Roll call for the 10/23/2004 Western Magic. Who's with us?

[curlyq]

I was just looking through the boards and came across your thread. We were with you on last years cruise with Kami, BeanoC and Tarzanman. My husband Tim and Tarzanman were BonJovi. Wish we could be going with you. Have an absolutely great time and if anybody on the cruise wants to see a great show, watch Kami as "Gloria Gaynor". Bring along fire extinguishers to put out the fire she creates. Kami, your pictures are awesome and still inspiring. Have fun

 

[BeanoC]

Thanks for the post curlyq!!

My memories of that cruise are as special as yours... but I have to say I hope that "Bon Jovi", "The Go Go's", "Gloria Gaynor" and "John Travolta" have run their course and gone bye-bye!

This would be our 6th cruise with those same shows; so please, something new!?? We love the dance parties and karaoke, etc., but I just can't handle those worn out shows again.

We're ready to take the Magic by storm, and party for 7 days. Here's hoping everything is fresh and new!!!



'Beano'

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Well, Heidi's twin sister is now boarding the Magic for their Eastern cruise this week. I wish it was our turn but at least we can live this week through their excitement! Our time is coming so quickly. I can't believe that it is almost here.

 

[pdarrah]

Yes!!! Finally!!!

We have our docs!

Doc dance time :thewave:

Speaking of dancing - do they have any ballroom type dancing on board. We like to swing, walz, foxtrot, etc. when we get a chance. When we cruised carnival 12 years ago, there was about an hour with a band each evening when we could dance. With all the time I have spent on this board, I've never seen anything on this? Any of you repeat cruisers know?

Another question - Do any of you plan to bring bubbles to the sail-away? Do kids enjoy this or is it just annoying for everyone around them?

Happy, happy day!

Pamela

 

[abitjaded]

Congrats Pamela. There are daily dance lessons on the Magic, but we never saw anyone dance much. The Promenade Lounge has a small floor. We'll do it if you guys will.

Carla

 

[pdarrah]

Hi Carla

Dan is pretty good usually about dancing even if no one else is! If he get a little shy, I just get him a drink and then he's fine.

If they have lessons, then presumably there is a dance floor and appropriante music somewhere!

I am so excited now. Maybe I'll finally start packing. I think I am going to find out if I can UPS a box to our stateroom. I found 6 coloring books that are in both Spanish & English. They're perfect to take to the school, but add an awful lot of weight.

Pamela

 

[DisneylandDarren]

Hi All, just checking in.

Finally we've got out docs!!! Well sort of, I actually don't have mine as DCL decided to send both sets of docs to Rachel. Oh well I'll have to wait a couple more weeks to see them. I've decided to read through a set of docs from a previous cruise to get me in the mood!

I haven't had any time to do any packing yet, in fact I'm still trying to get all my final planning done, just don't seem to have time to do anything with work.

Well I'd better start getting myself prepared for all the hours I've got to spend on planes. I've got a 9h 40min flight followed by a 4h 30min flight on Wednesday 20th and then a 5 hour flight on Friday 22nd. I don't mind flying too much but I do find it kinda boring, also being as I have long legs it can become quite painful on long flights.

On a lighter note - Is anyone planning to do a Brunch at Palos? I would love to do a brunch with some fellow DIS'ers. Is anyone interested?
I remember doing a Brunch with the Disney Dudettes once before and it was great fun!

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Darren

 

[Soccermom-Cheri]

Darren-

My H would welcome the chance to discuss/debate/etc about the EPL over brunch at Palo's one day, if you're interested. We get to make ressies thru the conceirge on Sat morning (does this mean we get a better shot at what we want?not sure.), so let us know if you'd like to join us.

 

[BeanoC]

Hi all,

Well, tonight was "Disney Jar" night, when we count all our savings in our 5 gallon water jug. Ok, so we should call it Disney Jug night.

Anyway...


If I can have a drum roll please...


$697.50


Not our best effort, but not bad either!


It should take care of our on board bill.

For the first day.

For my daughter.

Before lunch.




Tomorrow we are going to watch the recently released Aladdin DVD and eat popcorn, then watch a few of the DVD's from our past cruises!
What a good 'ol American family we are, huh?


Cheri, you should go to the concierge briefing in Sessions (deck 3) as soon as you board, and they will have certain times blocked out for Palo, and they are also good about getting you the times you request. I made my ressies on the phone with them last week. Bring on the steak and lobster!


Tonight's redneck word: Coors.


"Hey Beano, want another beer?"

"Coors I do!!!"



'Beano'

 

[froggy flo]

Hi again

you guys post so quickly I' can't cope. Thanks to all that said they speak French (my DD also has been taught English but I'm afraid she only knows her name and how to count up to ten, nothing terrific!).

I'll update my profile with previous Disney trip (by the way, we are DVc members, are you?) :

1997 "Out of the WDworld" experience
1998 DD is a baby we do'nt go...
1999? Carribean Beach Resort
1999 4 days cruise on the Magic + Contemporary resort
May 2000 Dixie Landing - We join DVC
nov 2000 Eastern cruise - We add on DVC
2001 DS is a baby we don't go...
May2002 Vero Beach + BWK
July2003 Vero Beach + OKW
Christmas 2003 OKW
july 04 Vero Beach + BWK

We haven't thought about excursions yet, I just read the Disney description, it seems with a 3 year old you are restricted to beach day or guiding tours. AND I may start packing today, but we cannot pack too much since we have 3 planes to catch one after the other.

I didn't know about the pirate stuff, it would suit my DS but I haven't got any such costume. I think we will go "exotic" as usual, that at least I have in my cupboards. You are not allowed to immigrate in the States with a sword and a parrot, are you ?


I like the "tag" idea. Shall we print it before we leave home? We may have some rough time trying to spell some names out though! Last time I went to WDW I was visiting a web site '(cannot remember which) and all the members were supposed to dress in green as a recognition sign. Any time I met people in that colour I kept wondering if THEY belonged or if it was a coincidence...

See you all at the sail away party sooooooo soon!

Florence

 

[DisneylandDarren]

Cheri - That sounds great I'm definatly interested, I'll have to get geared up for debating! Yes as concierge guests you'll get a head start on Palo reservations (you lucky people). So you can pretty much have the pick of when you want to go.
Can I suggest you also book yourself in for afternoon tea at Palo (if your interested), it's great and it's the only meal at Palo with no extra charge. You get sandwiches, scones with cream, chocolate eclares and english trifle (the scones and eclares are to die for) and of course hot tea. There are very limited places for this and usually they're all booked up by concierge guests before regular guests even get to have a stab at them. So if you have concierge it's well worth going for it.

 

[tchrmom]

Gosh!

We've been busy here! Just dropped in to say...........yes, we're still alive.

Saw that your DIS meet at 3:00. We MAY not make that, since we have booked a Dune Buggy tour in Coz. We leave as soon as the boat will let us off, and I'm not sure when we will return. ( It IS the day we're in Coz., right?) I'm sure we'll see you guys before that.

Got to do our Cruise Walmart run today. Also need to start packing.

Time is running out!
Fran

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Good morning everyone.

Darren, I sent you an email regarding Brunch at Palos.

 

[BeanoC]

Fran - sorry to hear you might not make our DIS meet. As I said before, it's tough to accomodate everyone since we're all so busy doing stuff! Won't be the same without you guys, though. Please try to come for a while if you can swing it.


So, does everyone have their docs now?? Who was last to get 'em, anyway? I need to place my drink order with them!


Redneck word for this morning: Benign


"I stood up and hollered 'Bingo' when the feller called benign".




'Beano'

 

[Soccermom-Cheri]

Darren and Beano-

We cruised last summer so I recall making the ressies as soon as we came aboard. If anyone wants to join us for brunch, let me know so I can reserve the right number of seats. Palo's was toooooo quiet last time as I remember.

We'll be skipping the Tea. Not much of a tea drinker, unless it's tea-quilla

Beano---- how did you get your ressies over the phone? I called and they said I had to wait until we got on board? Who do you know? Who did you pay? (And, can I have their number?)



We leave in 10 days!!!:jumping4:

 

[BeanoC]

Cheri - Phone ressies for Palo and the Spa may only be available for cat.1; not sure. Are you cat. 2 or 3?

We have stayed in 2 cat 3 suites before, 8102 & 8548. 8102 is MUCH bigger but the sleeping arrrangements in 8548 were better.


A week from Wednesday, and we're outta here!



'Beano'

 

[jenmack]

Cheri,

We booked the REAS package (Romantic Escape At Sea). With the REAS you get to book your Spa & Palo's Ressies early. I called Debbie (who was so very nice) and left her a message. She called me back within an hour & went over everything. So, I booked my ressies about a month ago. So, I would think that w/ you being in a suite you should definetly be able to book early like Beano said. I believe you would book w/ Debbie too. Her # is 1-407-566-7411. Good Luck!

 

[Soccermom-Cheri]

Thanks Beano and Jen,

I'll try calling tomorrow first thing. So anyone "pm" me if you want to come to Palo's.

For what we paid for that darned suite (cat 3) they should let us book ahead.

We're in 8600, clear in the back. I hope the kids don't spend the whole time seasick. ( Actually, last year we were in 8532 in the middle of the ship and I was the one standing on the veranda trying to calm my tummy. )

 

[DudetteTwo]

What a beautiful weekend! Dudette #2 & #3 went down the shore to Ocean City, New Jersey, for the weekend & then Saturday night Dudette#1 called & we chatted with all our previous cruisers some of which will be on this cruise too!

DARREN: Hope you got the PM from Sandy. The Disney Dudettes will always remember our Palo Brunch together. Can you feel the love?

I am SOOOOO excited Counting down work days until we leave for WDW.

Hope you had a great weekend too! Have a great week. I am off to the Ortho. Dr. with Mom tomorrow. Toodles JEANNE

 

[BeanoC]

Cheri, if it makes you feel any better, 8102 is also on the very back of the ship, and we didn't feel any more movement there than anyplace else on the ship. And your verandah will have an GREAT view of Castaway Cay as the Magic backs in to the dock!


Redneck word tonight: Sinner.


"Cozumel has a pretty nice shoppin' sinner".



'Beano'