Sept. 14, 7 Day Roll Call

[Carol RN]

I was told by Donna at DU, who we also booked through, that our documents will NOT be shipped to DU, but directly from DCL to us.

I can't believe we still haven't gotten ours yet. I too called DCL and they were basically of no help. I know their official position on the arrival of cruise documentation is 10-14 days prior to sailing, but last year we got our docs 6 weeks before sailing. I think most people get their docs well ahead of DCL's 10-14 day statement. I'm mad!

 

[mausmu]

We just booked. Going on the 14th. Can't wait.

 

[pmouse13]

CarolRN,
So if the Documents don't go to Dreams then where in the Sam heck are they and why can't Disney give us more info if they send them direectly to us?...althougth this conflicts with what the CM told me. That's not a real big surprise though. I could call back and get a completely different story. It all depends on who you talk to. By the way , did you get your shore excursion information?
I noticed you are traveling with a group of twenty...any girls age 10 or so or boys around 7?

 

[westjones]

We booked through DU, haven't gotten cruise documents yet, but we got our excursion information by the 60th day mark and have made our reservations already (although now I am not sure what will happen with the sailing since someone said the ship will not be at Key West in September).

I would call about the excursions right away if you want to book them. I was afraid the swimming with stingrays would be all booked if we waited. They have added another opportunity to do that (there are now two stingray excursions). So that would help.

But yes, you should have your excursions and you can book them now if you want to make sure you get them in.
DJ

 

[pmouse13]

I just got an e-mail from Donna at Dreams. She called Disney and she was told that my documents have not even been printed yet.....wow. Here am sitting and waiting for my door bell to ring any minute. I guess not. She was told it would be about 10-14 days prior to sailing. Although Donna didn't think it would really be that much later. I wonder why we are getting our so much later?

 

[westjones]

I guess we are in the same 'boat'

Maybe all of us who booked through DU will be getting ours late. Maybe they do them in 'groups' based on TA.

Well, DH have a trip next week to Chicago and he said he wasn't going to start worrying about it until after that trip. He said he can only think of one trip at a time.

Thanks for letting us know what is going on with the rest of you.
DJ

 

[pmouse13]

westjones,
Can you elaborate on the Key West information? Did you actually hear that the ship may not be stopping there in September? Any info you can provide would be much appreciated.

 

[westjones]

No, sorry, what I was talking about was the 'excursions'. The sailing excursion isn't suppose to be there in September, and we had booked that one. That is what someone else said on this board (don't remember who). We took the attitude of let's just wait and see, and if we don't get to sail, I am sure we will find something to do while we are there.

Sorry for the confusion.
DJ

 

[westjones]

No, sorry, what I was talking about was the 'excursions'. The sailing excursion isn't suppose to be there in September, and we had booked that one. That is what someone else said on this board (don't remember who). We took the attitude of let's just wait and see, and if we don't get to sail, I am sure we will find something to do while we are there.

Sorry for the confusion.
DJ

 

[ruvidu]

Just got back in from Charleston. Great pic Bobby. I now know one face to look for.

westjones- you scared me too. I got in and read "the ship wasn't going to Key West" and about had a coronary. I feel better now.

mausmu - Tell us more for the list.

We went to sleep in Charleston ( our favorite place) last night talking about "1 month from today". Didn't get my shrimp and grits fix. Had Frogmore stew instead.

Sorry to read about the docs not arriving yet. Hope you all get them soon.

Russ

 

[Carol RN]

pmouse13,

Sorry, no boys or girls in our group that are the ages you mentioned. There are two toddlers and the other four kids are teenagers. I made our shore excursion reservations at the 60 day out mark, directly thru DCL and they immediately faxed me the confirmation.

Donna from DU called me today and told me of a major mistake with my mother in laws reservation. She said that DCL had to correct it before the docs would print. She also said that the "group" docs wouldn't print until DCL corrected the error. I asked her if that meant all who had booked thru DU, and she said 'yes.' I don't know what the heck is going on, but I'm a little upset about this whole thing.

Last year I made my DCL cruise reservations DIRECTLY thru DCL, had no problems, and got my docs 6 weeks prior to sailing.

I'm not a very happy 'sailor' right now.

 

[mausmu]

We are Mark and Sandy from just north of Philadelphia. We are going without our 3 kids 12,10, 8. This is our 2nd cruise. We were on the 4 day Magic cruise last Sept. while the Wonder was in dry dock.Looking forward to meeting some of you.

Here are some photos from our last cruise

 

[rgionet]

Welcome Mark and Sandy!! I loved your pictures from your last cruise!!

 

[ruvidu]

Updated List
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Our List Keeps Growing

NEW UPDATED LIST BY LOCATION

UPDATED 8/16/02

Our prize for the couple traveling the longest distance to be with us goes to:
paulc traveling from the United Kingdom with his wife.
They will be celebrating their 25th anniversary while on the cruise
It will be their first cruise.

CO - Eva & RJ will be coming from Denver with their two children 4 & 8. It is their first cruise and they will have late seating.

CT - Carol RN and her family of 14 adults, 3 girls; 14, 14, 13, 1 boy 16 and 2 toddlers; 2 1/2 and 1 1/2. Staying near the airport on Friday night and they have first seating.

FL - Orlando - bdurrett and his wife, Bobby & Marielle, will be celebrating their 10th anniversary with us. First time Magic cruisers

Fl - Windermere - Windermere and her husband are joining us for the first leg of back to back, Western and Eastern cruises.

GA - Atlanta, Jazzbran (Jackie), her husband and two daughters 13 and 9 years old will be coming on board for their 3rd seven day Magic cruise. Finally, another Southerner.

IN - westjones – She, her husband and 9 year old twin daughters will be taking their 3rd cruise. It will be their first 7 day cruise.

ILL - Donna G - This family of 5 consists of Mom, Dad, a 16 year old son and twin 14 year old boys.

Maine - Portland - Pmouse (Paula), her husband, 7 year old son and 10 year old daughter will be staying at the Radisson before joining us on 9/14.

Mass. rgionet – Renee is traveling with her husband and twin 3 year old sons.
This is their second Magic cruise.
They are bringing the In-laws. Add another brother-in-law on 7/16.

Mass - DeniseHop – 40 something couple celebrating their 3rd wedding anniversary on 9/17. This will be their first cruise.

Mass - Kinicki and girlfriend are coming from the Boston area. This will be their second 7 day cruise and they are going to WDW afterwards.

Mich - Katholyn (nativetxn) will be joining her friend from NY, Karen, for their cruise.

NH - whytcrystal - Cryrstal and David White – They are joining us to celebrate their honeymoon after 17 years of marriage. They are bringing Brother in Law and Sister in Law, Pete and Doreen White. They have first dinning.

NY - Tonawanda- DJY252 and her husband, 18 year old son and 27 other people are sailing and will celebrating their 4th anniversary.

NY - KarenNY and her friend Katholyn (nativetexan) will be joining us.

OR – stepherella. NOTE: WE HAVE HONEYMOONERS HERE.
This is their first cruise and they have second seating for dinner.

PA - mausmu - Mark and Sandy from North of Philly. They are coming without the 3 children. This is their second Magic cruise and their first 7 day.

SC - ruvidu – Russ and Vivian are a mid 50s couple who will be on their 4th magic cruise, second 7 day. We have second seating at dinner. We are flying into Orlando on Thursday before the cruise and staying at the Holiday Inn there for two nights. We are going to WD and SW. We will be one of the first ones to turn a car in at Avis on Sat. morning. Look for us.

TX - Kaa Tammy – She, her husband and son may join us for this cruise. It would be her 4th and her family’s 3rd.

TxJasmine - her husband and two children, daugter 7 and son, 5, are flying in from the DFW area of TX. They have done a 3 day and a 7 day Eastern.

Wash - catt5, they are a family of 4 with two teens
This will be their first cruise and they will be staying at the Radisson on Friday night.

WI – This is catt5’s brother and family. They will total 5 with two teens and one 12 year old.

WI - btbwalczak - Tracey, her husband, her 3YO daughter and the inlaws will be joining us for their first cruise. They will be have for seating for dinner. 5TH ANNIVERSARY FOR THESE TWO.

AS OF TODAY WE HAVE 125 DISERS SIGNED UP FOR OUR CRUISE.

If anyone wants to add more info let me know.

Russ

 

[KarenNY]

We booked through DU and haven't received our docs yet, either

 

[pmouse13]

Same here...
still waiting. At this point I am not looking to receive them any time soon. I will start looking for them around the 14 days out mark.

 

[rgionet]

Ok I had to share my delirious excitement with those that understand!! On Friday afternoon I received a call from DCL telling me that our connecting category 6 rooms have been upgraded to connecting category 4 rooms!!! Whoo Hoooo!! I was doing quite a happy dance!!
I told the woman on the phone that this was a great birthday gift since I turned the big 30 on Saturday!!!
I can't beleive our cruise is only 26 days away!!!

 

[ruvidu]

My birthday was Friday and they didn't upgrade me. Cograts on the upgrade and HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
Of course I am way past the big 30, 40 and 50.
Russ

 

[rgionet]

Well happy birthday to you Russ!!! I hope you had a great day on Friday!! Nothing like a Leo!

 

[ruvidu]

It started out with a friend of mine bringing over his Ditch Witch and digging a one foot deep trench 400 feet across our property. My son and I then commenced to install 1" PVC pipe along this 400 ft. trench. All of this in order for us to tap on to a water main. We have had a well since we built this house 25 years ago and now it is going dry. SC is in the midst of a very serious drought and it has lowered the water table seriously. We could have gone on 2 DCL cruises for what this is costing but at least we and our clothes will be clean when you meet us.

Oh, I also spent time in the pool and the hot tub and went to a steak house with family and friends for dinner. Miss Vivian made me a scratch peanut butter pound cake with chocolate icing. How could you not love someone who does that. Great gifts and funny cards.

Do all of you know what a "scratch cake" is? We do have our own language here.

3 weeks from Thursday we fly out of here. Anyone else coming in on Thursday?

Russ