October 21st 2006 !!!!

[J&ADisneyMom]

Well, we spent the week end packing clothes after watching the Travel Channel's DCL special (I had it tivo'd). The kids are really excited even though they are still young.

I'm taking my son out of school. When we planned this trip two years ago, it never occured to us that he would be in school-aren't we shortsighted? So, the school is aware and they'll send work with us if they choose. Not the ideal, but there are worse things than taking your kindergartener out for a family reunion/vacation, I suppose.

I plan to wear a black cocktail dress for formal night- nothing too fancy and very comfortable. On semi formal night, we'll dress "nicer". I have a gown for our vow renewal ceremony that afternoon. Not a wedding gown; just something simple and pretty.

I'm hoping to get to the dismeet, even if it's just me and my dd. It will depend on what time we get on the ship, eat, etc. I'm hoping to meet you hank (hey neighbor!) and sami. Oh, sami I owe you a PM. Sunshine, I'd love to snorkel with you in Coz, but it looks like we'll be just hanging on Paradise Beach. I love to snorkel and plan to bring my own gear, minus the fins, I think. Hope you find someplace great.

How many people have made door signs? I have mine mostly done. I just want to do a few dis green mickey heads and the Mickey ears.

Shell

 

[bschiffler]

Snorkeling in Cozmel is great! We went last year and it was the best place we have ever snorkeled. I would love to snorkel if I could get DS and DD to stay in the kids club for 2 hours while we ventured out.

We are planning on heading to Paradise Beach sometime for a few hours, I wonder how the snorkeling is there? I'm sure nothing like going out to a reef.

We went through a local company last year in Cozumel, this kid named Joshua took us out to a great place and we had such a great time. When we came in the boat from snorkeling, he had a pitcher of margaritas waiting for us-stiff ones!! My DH and I made sure he got a nice tip after that!!

 

[sunshinegirl]

We went through a local company last year in Cozumel, this kid named Joshua took us out to a great place and we had such a great time. When we came in the boat from snorkeling, he had a pitcher of margaritas waiting for us-stiff ones!! My DH and I made sure he got a nice tip after that!!

That sounds wonderful!!! How did you find a local place? So far I have only found shoretrips.com.

 

[surf'un]

Thanks for the ideas of what to wear for the formal and semi-formal nights. I was hoping the Christmas party attire would work. Hank56, I hope your toe feels better. I've got a new appreciation for small things. We would like to go to the dismeet if time allows with check-in and all, if someone could remind me when and where. To the family from Redwood City, our family lived in the Bay Area for years, and my DH's family is all still there. Thank you for the movie list.
Surf'un

 

[bschiffler]

We were just walking around Cozumel and came across a dive shop. I know where they are located but cannot for the life of me remember the name. It was really reasonable to. We were out about 2 1/2 hours, I think we snorkeled 3 different spots. It was the perfect amount of time. I will check with out friends to see if they remember the name.

 

[kecall]

How cool is this!!??

http://www.caymanport.com/schedule.htm

According to this the only cruise ships docked on our visit to Grand Cayman is us and one Carnival Cruise ship! (And we get there before them and leave later!!)

Sounds like it won't be packed!!!

karen

 

[msr709]

Is the meet still going to be at 3p?

Where is the meet going to be and what day, embarkation day? TIA

 

[Jpoo]

The DIS meet is at 3pm on Saturday, (21st), in the Promenade Lounge on deck 3. ( Near Aft elevators ). I suggested this time and place a while back and it seems to have become official. Hope to see you all there!
Remember, the safety drill is at 4pm.

How early are you all planning on being at the terminal? I'd like to get there early, as we are staying in Cocoa Beach the night before, but I dont want to be too early. I guess they open the doors around 10 am. I am thinking about 10:30 or 11am for us.

 

[tinkerfun]

We didn't have the kids dress up last cruise for formal night (2 years ago), they actually stayed in the kids club, but they were very excited about doing it this year and I'm hoping to get a great family photo!!! We ordered a tux off ebay for my ds9 and it came with the jacket, shirt, bowtie, vest and pants. We also found tux shoes for him on sale at payless shoes for $10 - which is a steal since he is in men's shoe sizes now! I even got the same pair for my husband! My dd11 is going to waer a black satin dress that she wore to my brothers wedding (originally bought on clearance at Mervyn's!) I am re-wearing a long, black, velvet dress from last cruise and my husband bought a tux for 75% off at Macy's. It's really great to see how excited the kids are, not just for the trip, but even dressing up for dinner! I think it is because they know what to expect and how much fun it was!

Our family would love to either snorkel in Cozumel or hang out at a beach. Would love to hook up with a family with similar age kids. I have a dd11 and a ds9, both are good swimmers (although dd got a little freaked out last time with snorkeling, wasn't all that sure about the fish swimming so close to her!)
DS (7 at the time) and I snorkelled for about an hour last time as Castawy Cay, we finally came in because we were so cold. So this time we decided to bring wetsuits!

Would love to go to the dis meet if someone could do a reminder of when and where it is going to be.

Thanks,
Julie
Redwood City, California

 

[tinkerfun]

Oops! Just saw that the meet info was posted! Thanks!

Jpoo, we are staying in cocoa beach, also. We will probably have dh drop us off around 10am with the luggage, then have him go return the rental car and take the shuttle back. We will be too excited to wait any later!!!! Looks like we have boys the same age, so hopefully we will see each other in the terminal.

Julie

 

[kecall]

Yipppeee!!

We just got our docs today!! It feels sooo official now!!!

One question, though....I'm assuming since I did check in online, I don't need to fill out any of these forms, do I???

Also, what are the white forms: "Government of Bahamas -- Immigration Arrival Card"??? Do I need to go ahead and fill these out ahead of time??

Ohhh, I am soo glad I have you all to run to with all of my questions!! (How do people plan trips without the Dis???? -- Or should I ask, "Why would people plan a trip without the Dis???"

thanks again!!

karen

 

[DisneyZell]

the Bahamas form is I believe for Castaway Cay, since it is in the Bahamas. I'm still a little confused as to what we have to fill out in sect. 2, so if anybody else knows, please fill me in. I'm trying to help my friend fills hers in too, but we are a little baffled! We are planning on going to the dis meet too, so we are looking forward to meeting everyone. BYW, we'll be the two families in matching shirts...the main characters will be on our backs with "Disney Cruise, Oct. 21, 2006, Western Caribbean" on them. So if you see us in the terminal, please stop and say "hi".

 

[bschiffler]

I am so envious of all of you that are traveling with friends and family! We tried and tried to get some friends to come with and nobody would pull their kids from school or spend the money on the cruise! We love traveling with other families. We travel 3-4 times a year and this will actually be our first trip with just our family! It will be alot of fun to spend time as a family but we always enjoy the adult company especially in the evenings!

 

[sunshinegirl]

I am so envious of all of you that are traveling with friends and family! We tried and tried to get some friends to come with and nobody would pull their kids from school or spend the money on the cruise! We love traveling with other families. We travel 3-4 times a year and this will actually be our first trip with just our family! It will be alot of fun to spend time as a family but we always enjoy the adult company especially in the evenings!

We tried unsuccessfully as well to get our family and friends to go. For some it was the money. Others just aren't into the Disney thing. (weird, I know) So we will be looking for some others to hang out with for sure!

 

[suz72]

How cool is this!!??

http://www.caymanport.com/schedule.htm

According to this the only cruise ships docked on our visit to Grand Cayman is us and one Carnival Cruise ship! (And we get there before them and leave later!!)

Sounds like it won't be packed!!!

karen

Cool. Thanks for posting this! I think far more ships will be docked at Cozumel while we are there.

 

[Jpoo]

It's getting really close!!!!
We are possibly going to rent a Jeep on Cozumel. I hope that when we get there, there are some available. Otherwise we will just shop a little. The Jeep excursions that are available are too long (5-6 hours) and too $$$ for us. We are doing Capt Bryans stingray city charter on GC. Plan on renting a golf cart-thing on Key West. (Margaritaville here I come) Just beaching it on CC.

As far as our "formal wear", I have a nice black dress, like you'd wear to a wedding or x-mas party. DH will wear a navy dinner jacket/tie and ds 5&9 will wear shirt/ties and khaki dress pants. My guys were not interested in Tux's. I tried. Maybe some day....like our next cruise (hopefully).

Julie- I am also having DH drop us off and return our rental to Budget. I have in my mind 1030ish, but if I can get these guys moving that morning, maybe a little earlier.
My ds9 started a kids thread. I will bump it, in case your ds wants to check it out. Oops - I see you already have!

 

[tinkerfun]

Thanks for the info on the kids thread Jpoo. My kids know about it, but my son doesn't have much interest in going on-line (except to play games) and my daughter has no time with homework and cheerleading. I'm sooo looking forward to the cruise and the kids school break, all cheerleading and football will be done when we get back and we will gain back 3 days a week of practice and most of the day Sunday for games!!! Yeah!
Julie

 

[sorayaa]

I WILL GO ,,, I´M BRAZILIAN ,,, RIO DE JANEIRO ...
BYE ...

 

[sorayaa]

THE MEET IS 3PM ... PROMENADE ? SATURDAY ?

 

[tinkerfun]

What is everybody doing while in Cozumel??? I think we are interested in hanging out at a beach with some fun stuff to do. Did anyone sign up ahead of time for something? Are you just taking a taxi? Which beach???

Thanks for you input...also, we would love to go with other families, we have a dd11 & ds 9, anyone interested??

Julie

Welcome Soraya!