Oct 18th 2007, 3 nights?

[Munchkin74112]

Have been on some cruises where we all decided to meet at a certain spot during the initial "sail away" party, just so we could all say "hello", and then know each other during the cruise. It is a fun and busy time, but seems to work well as all new and fun part of this cruise for us all.

If anyone knows of a good location, would surely be game to try to be there to say hello as we head out to sea!

Ummm, maybe "on the boat".. HA! Just kidding. ... I would have no clue.

 

[pearlieq]

A sail away meetup would be fun. My favorite part is watching the port workers give us a uniquely "Disney" send-off. It always gets me a little verklempt.

Also, if anyone is interested in saying hi, DH and I will be hanging out by ship's model in the cruise terminal at 11:30am. I will try my very best to make sure he's wearing his lime green polo so we're easily spotted.

 

[PiperG]

Also, if anyone is interested in saying hi, DH and I will be hanging out by ship's model in the cruise terminal at 11:30am. I will try my very best to make sure he's wearing his lime green polo so we're easily spotted.

That sounds good. We are planning to be at the port earlier enough to get a #2 or #3 boarding number, so we will plan to be at the model at 11:30. I told DS10 that he should wear his Chicago Bears/Brian Urlacher jersey, so you can ID us from that.

 

[Leighbert]

What's a number 2/number 3 boarding number? Does that mean you're the second family on the ship?

 

[PiperG]

What's a number 2/number 3 boarding number? Does that mean you're the second family on the ship?

As you come up the escalator in the terminal you get a boarding card, and you board with your designated groups. Concierge level (Category 1, 2, and 3) all get Boarding group #1. Everyone else is assigned a boarding number based on how early you get to the terminal.

We like to get on the ship as early as possible, so we get to the terminal around 10:30 or so to get a #2 or #3. However, that does mean a bit of a wait, b/c they usually board around noon. The terminal has lots to look and and you can usually connect with Dissers, so the time goes by fast IMHO.

 

[Leighbert]

Oh, makes sense. I plan to be there around 10:30 or 11:00. Is that early enough?

 

[PiperG]

Oh, makes sense. I plan to be there around 10:30 or 11:00. Is that early enough?

I believe so. Last year we got boarding #6, but it still goes by very quickly. You will find Disney is very efficient at everything they do!

 

[Munchkin74112]

I don't know what time we will get there since I will be transported from The Caribbean Resort to the Port????? Any ideas on that one?

 

[PiperG]

I don't know what time we will get there since I will be transported from The Caribbean Resort to the Port????? Any ideas on that one?

I am note sure, but remember from our Land and Sea trips which included Disney transport that we arrived around 2:00. I imagine it just depends on how things are scheduled from the resorts.

 

[PiperG]

Everyone,

I have just read through the funniest trip report on the face of the planet. Hopefully this link will work and you can just click on it. If that does not work, go to the Trip Reports board and read "Holy High Seas Batman. Our Family Rocks the 9/30 Wonder Sailing." I was laughing out loud!


http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1601033

 

[CK 1 and 2]

I have been so busy trying to get through our first homecoming week of high school and get work in order before we leave that I haven't had a chance to get on. I have missed so much.

 

[CK 1 and 2]

CK 1 & 2 - Wisconsin, 6576 DD & Mom 1st Cruise(?)

SSB this is our first cruise! DD is 14 and it looks like she will be hanging out with me and her grandma since I haven't found her any other teens on the DIS boards to hang out with. She asks everyday.

A meet would be great. SSB you tell us where!

We are coming over from the Poly the day of and I WILL be wearing green. I love lime green--DIS or no DIS. Wear it almost everyday. I have green glasses. You will be able to find me. Two crazy women--1 old and 1 young--the third is me and I am overly organized always trying to figure out what to do next.

So excited. I have to get packed tomorrow. There isn't much time. We leave Friday, October 12 from Milwaukee via Midwest.

 

[CK 1 and 2]

Anyone plan excursions? I know some of you talked about Atlantis. We didn't plan much. DD (14) is doing the teen beach thing on CC and my mom and I are doing the beach side cabana massages. This was our one splurge besides staying at the Poly.

I will check in tomorrow and see what is going on, but not much more time for me on here...

PiperG we have friends in that area as well. Usually visit The Mall when we visit them.

 

[SettinSail]

A quick hello to everyone; I got back from my NYC trip last night so now
I have a few days to get ready for the CRUISE !!!!!

Glad to see so many new folks have joined our group since I was last here.
We also got our docs while I was out of town last week. We are still in
cabin 6076...still across the hall from CK.

We are flying in the morning of the cruise and God willing will land in Orlando
at 9:30. I am guessing we will be at the terminal by 11:30 at the latest
so will look for you all and see who we can meet! Will be nice if some of
the kids can go ahead and make a buddy.

"Verklempt", I love that word! Pearlieq, it is nice to hear from you again;
I have missed reading your posts. I will have to read the hilarious trip
report tonight when I have a little more time. Thanks for posting that.
PiperG.

Talk to you all later

 

[Munchkin74112]

Welcome back Settinsail! To think it's only one week away before me and my little one head out to WDW. He's been so excited "helping" to make the agenda for the days we will be at the resort. Maybe some of you who have been before can answer a few questions

Has anyone been to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween that they have at Magic Kingdom?

Has anyone ridden Soar??? I'm deathly afraid of heights and although I know this is more of a 3D type ride, just not sure I can do it!!

Also, DS10 has a scary pirate (like a skull) with the hat that he wore at Halloween last year......he first asked if he could bring and wear it and I thought it might be to scary for the little kiddo's (he wouldn't try to frighten anyone, he loves little children)...... would like input please.

Also part II ! What is the best way to carry things around at WDW and the cruise...especially WDW..fanny pack ?(camera, room key, CC and/or cash)..do we need water bottles or a poncho???? If so then would a backpack or a larger beech type bag work better. I don't ride many rides, and really DS10 doesn't either (hates roller coasters).

Cruise, should I have a carry-on vs what they will put in our stateroom when we get there and what should I have in it?

Any info would be great............ Sorry, don't you just hate 1st timers!

 

[CK 1 and 2]

Has anyone been to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween that they have at Magic Kingdom?

Has anyone ridden Soar??? I'm deathly afraid of heights and although I know this is more of a 3D type ride, just not sure I can do it!!

Also, DS10 has a scary pirate (like a skull) with the hat that he wore at Halloween last year......he first asked if he could bring and wear it and I thought it might be to scary for the little kiddo's (he wouldn't try to frighten anyone, he loves little children)...... would like input please.

Can only help with the resort part since we haven't cruised before.

Been to MNSSHP before. It is great fun. They prefer you not wear masks. Love the party, it is so much fun. Do all the stuff you want to do first then go back and trick or treat. They give away more candy toward the end of the evening. Make sure you see the castle show as well--lots of villans--this is a blast.

As for Soarin' it is a great ride. My neighbors just came back and the mom has the same problem as you. She doesn't like any sort of rides, but she loved Soarin. She even got in the highest row. If you are a little scared ask if they can place your family in the bottom row--much closer to the floor. The worst part is when it starts and then you forget about the height. It feels amazing. You should really try it. Look at this way, my mom always says, it only last a short time. I can handle it. She is even talking about doing Tower of Terror this time. We have been several times in the past few years and neight her or I have ridden it. My DD went with her BFF this last May and wants to go again.

Well, hope this helps! See you all soon.

Back to packing.

 

[pearlieq]

Has anyone ridden Soar??? I'm deathly afraid of heights and although I know this is more of a 3D type ride, just not sure I can do it!!
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Also part II ! What is the best way to carry things around at WDW and the cruise...especially WDW..fanny pack ?(camera, room key, CC and/or cash)..do we need water bottles or a poncho???? If so then would a backpack or a larger beech type bag work better. I don't ride many rides, and really DS10 doesn't either (hates roller coasters).

Cruise, should I have a carry-on vs what they will put in our stateroom when we get there and what should I have in it?

Any info would be great............ Sorry, don't you just hate 1st timers!

Hey, we were all first-timers once! I think everyone is happy to help with questions!

Let me see if I can go in order here (on the things I can help on, at least)

1.) Soarin'--This is really one of the BEST rides Disney has ever made. If you can talk yourself into doing it, I really, really, really recommend it. That being said, it's all about heights, so it's really a judgment call as to how bad your fear of heights is (I'm only a little nervous with heights, but I'm deathly afriad of snakes, so I understand how hard it is to face that fear...)

You are basically sitting in a chair with a seatbelt on, and when the ride starts, your chair lifts up off the ground and hovers over a big IMAX-type movie screen. There is very little movement in the chair--a bit of swaying and swooping, but they don't drop you or intentionally try to scare you like Tower of Terror, or anything. You are immersed in the movie as if you're gliding over it, so it does give the high up perspective of flying.

If you feel up to giving it a try, ask to be seated in row 3 for your first experience. This is the row of chairs that goes up the lowest--you're only about 15' of the ground at most.

They do post warning about the ride for people with a fear of heights, but this is honestly not what I'd call a "scary" ride. It isn't a thrill ride, and the point is not to get your adrenaline flowing. The point is to make you feel like you are flying gently over breathtakingly beautiful scenery.

2.) Carrying things around the park/cruise--We've always had good luck with a fanny pack or a small, soft-sided backpack. Either one can be slung over your shoulder or worn hands-free and has enough space for a wallet, sunscreen, camera, and a few other small things. Pack as light as you can, since what weighs an ounce at the beginning of the day feels like a pound at the end!

3.) Water bottles--This is a matter of personal opinion, but many people (myself included) find the taste of the tap water at WDW to be undrinkable. It has a very high sulfur content--some people don't mind it, others can barely stand to brush their teeth with it. So, depending on whether you can tolerate the taste, a refillable water bottle may not get much use. You may wind up buying bottled or just trying to drink extra at meals.

4.) Carry-on bag for the cruise--Yes, you should absolutely carry one. It should have:

--all medications
--anything of value (jewely, etc.)
--all travel documents
--your swimsuit (and a cover up or pool shoes if you use them)
--sunscreen
--camera
--anything that could melt (some makeup, your chocolate stash)
--anything you couldn't bear to lose

Your luggage won't start arriving until later in the afternoon, and it's not always kept in a climate controlled place. Also, rare as it is, sometimes luggage goes missing, so if you can't live without your lucky drawers, pack them in your carry on bag!

 

[pearlieq]

We are flying in the morning of the cruise and God willing will land in Orlando
at 9:30. I am guessing we will be at the terminal by 11:30 at the latest
so will look for you all and see who we can meet! Will be nice if some of
the kids can go ahead and make a buddy.

"Verklempt", I love that word! Pearlieq, it is nice to hear from you again;
I have missed reading your posts.

Hi! It's nice to see you again too. How was the NYC trip?

Looking forward to seeing you on the saililng--I'm so glad you'll be able to make the 11:30!

 

[pearlieq]

I have just read through the funniest trip report on the face of the planet.

That was pretty good. I love reading the trip reports before we go--you can't help but get excited!

Thanks for the tip!

 

[SideshowBob]

SO cool to see such activity here, and SSB very excited for our DCL departure, and cruise.

Wholeheartedly agree about Soarin' being a GREAT experience and have been to MNSSHP (Halloween dealee) many times and very much enjoyed with my kids. Should be a blast for you!