Sept 17 2005 Magic - am i alone on the ship?

[sweetsue]

Just caught up. Saw the post for the webiste. Jen - let us know when you're ready and we'll begin ordering. After all, the cruise is only ELEVEN WEEKS AWAY! Have to order RIGHT NOW, RIGHT NOW, RIGHT NOW! Okay, so am I getting a bit overzealous here? I guess the good news is that if I lose a few pounds before the cruise I can re-order and get a new smaller outfit, but if I gain a few pounds, I can also re-order and get a bigger outfit and NO ONE will know the difference!

Getting DNana all excited about decorating our doors. Jenny - you have created a monster! Even my DA (okay, Aunt) is getting into the spirit - and she's not even GOING! We may have the most decorated doors - although DEFINITELY not the "best" decorated!

You all keep me so excited about this cruise. I know why I'm hopelessly addicted to this group. Thanks!

Wish we could join the Lord Sheffield group but DD just isn't ready for something like that yet. Maybe on the Flip' Floppin' Castaway return! Anyone given any thought on re-upping while on the cruise?

Final question, anyone know if Florida resident rates work for Cat 3's?

Sweet Sue

 

[Tammy1]

I fixed the spelling (sorry) on everything but the posters...can't deal right now (it takes a different picture). You should let me order something first to make sure the quality is okay (although there is a guarantee).

No I haven't ordered yet...went head strong on the Fourth party to start getting ready..Thanks

 

[Tammy1]

Just caught up. Saw the post for the webiste. Jen - let us know when you're ready and we'll begin ordering. After all, the cruise is only ELEVEN WEEKS AWAY! Have to order RIGHT NOW, RIGHT NOW, RIGHT NOW! Okay, so am I getting a bit overzealous here? I guess the good news is that if I lose a few pounds before the cruise I can re-order and get a new smaller outfit, but if I gain a few pounds, I can also re-order and get a bigger outfit and NO ONE will know the difference!

Getting DNana all excited about decorating our doors. Jenny - you have created a monster! Even my DA (okay, Aunt) is getting into the spirit - and she's not even GOING! We may have the most decorated doors - although DEFINITELY not the "best" decorated!

You all keep me so excited about this cruise. I know why I'm hopelessly addicted to this group. Thanks!

Wish we could join the Lord Sheffield group but DD just isn't ready for something like that yet. Maybe on the Flip' Floppin' Castaway return! Anyone given any thought on re-upping while on the cruise?

Final question, anyone know if Florida resident rates work for Cat 3's?

Sweet Sue

I know we're going to re-up on the cruise..it's all we've talked about since booking where are we going next!!!

 

[donaldsgal]

Hi everyone,

I'm pretty tuckered tonight, but I wanted to let you all know I was thinking of you and, Jen - loved the shop! There's so many choices, and I think that's awesome. Makes our group unique.

Also wanted to post an idea for an onboard activity. I read someone else's cruise trip report and they said they did a cabin tour. Their thread's group just walked from stateroom to stateroom checking out the different locations, setup, etc. I already offered to show anyone our cat 5 stateroom (with verandah), but I thought this might be a fun activity for one of the at-sea days. I know I'd like to see an inside stateroom or one of the outside porthole rooms. I won't barge down anyone's doors to do so, but this sounded like it could be fun. Just a thought.

Off to bed!

 

[4kidsandadog]

Also wanted to post an idea for an onboard activity. I read someone else's cruise trip report and they said they did a cabin tour. Their thread's group just walked from stateroom to stateroom checking out the different locations, setup, etc. I already offered to show anyone our cat 5 stateroom (with verandah), but I thought this might be a fun activity for one of the at-sea days. I know I'd like to see an inside stateroom or one of the outside porthole rooms. I won't barge down anyone's doors to do so, but this sounded like it could be fun. Just a thought.

That does sound kind of fun... I wouldn't mind showing our Cat 2.

I haven't heard back from Lord Sheffield's... how long did it take the rest of you to hear from them??

Karen

 

[jennat]

Thanks for the positive feedback on the site.... I fixed the problem on everything but the posters...I will work on that when I et back from Vail. There are so many ways to spell St Martin it prob doesn't matter but I will do it on Tues. I hope that the quality is what it looks like on the site. I guess we won't know until we order. I would be happy to e-mail anyone the design if they want to do it themselves also.

I hope everyone has a great weekend. Sounds like there is lots planned! A lot of people going out of town.
Karen, Just send another e-mail. I think Wendy had to send two. Give me their e-mail if you don't mind. I am going to send a reminder/confirming e-mail for us and I will include your name in it (there are 5 of you, correct?).

Jenny, hope the singing goes well! wow, to have the talent.
Sue, Fort Lauderdale...Hello, I will be there tomorrow!!! I wish!
Sleep well everyone....oh and good morning Michelle!

Ps you are all welcome to see my catagory 9 porthole room. You lead, I will follow, Jenny!

 

[4kidsandadog]

Jen,

Lord Sheffield's email is bookings@lordsheffield.com. There are 6 of us... 2 adults and 4 kids ages 13, 9, 6, and 5.

About the graphic on the shirt... shouldn't it say Castaway Cay instead of "Cays?" (Sorry, I was a proofer in my former life.)

Karen

 

[NoWorriesMate]

hi again

Jen the t-shirt shop is a great idea and they do an amazing range of things

We are up for the cabin tour - although we are the same as Jenny Cat 5 deck 7 still if you would like to see what a cabin looks like after a toddler hits it...
we would love to see the other options and categories.

oh well bye, time for lunch now

 

[sweetsue]

I couldn't get back to sleep - too worried about figuring out how to get Florida resident rates for my brother. Even though nothing is open this early, I still couldn't sleep - so, I came to hang out hear and see the new stuff!

Jen, I just looked at all of the shirts and stuff. They look GREAT! You are awesome. I love all of the choices. Just remind me that I need to save a few $ for the actual cruise. I looked at the wording on St. Martin and I don't think your upload happened yet for the T-shirts either. They still say St. Maarten. I just love the doggie shirt - it's too cute!

The cabin tour sounds great! You'll be able to see our rooms on Wednesday - but we'll still be happy to be part of the tour. We should do it early in the cruise before our rooms get too trashed by toddlers! Sunday afternoon?

Sweet Sue

 

[Tammy1]

Cabin Tours...sounds like fun did we make a day/time?? Your more than welcome to see ours..it's a cat 7, deck 7 rm 7624 Navigator's Verandah Balcony. We put the kids in a 10 deluxe GTY this option can go up..what ever that means.

We received the items ordered for DD and they are so cool. Everything fit but DGS swim trunks..we'll work that one out 'cause like he said they just can't go back ...but we can't have him getting out of the pool and the swim trucks staying in either! Maybe my DSis can help make them work.

 

[sweetsue]

WOO HOO! I am so excited! I just saved $1000 with the FL resident rates. Had to move Nana into my DBs room and DSil into mine - but DCL did it, no problems, took 5-10 minutes! HURRAY!!!

Sweet Sue

 

[missyoh8]

Jen.......

I said I like the second one earlier,but I just counted pictures and it was the second one...........actually it was the one you chose. In other words the vote was unanimous! You are very talented. I like St. Maarten the way it is spelled (that is the way Disney spells it on everything). I also noticed the Castaway CayS that Karen noticed. I love all the choices, what fun.

Karen it took me 3 emails over 4 days to get a reply from Lord Sheffield. Someone named Veronica emailed me back finally and I replied instantly to book, which she did instantly. Sounds like a lot of fun, I hope it works out for you.

Emailed the TA about the dining rotation. Don't expect to hear back until Tuesday.

Had a great time at fireworks last night, dragging today........

Missy
***edited to say WOW SweetSue, that is awesome. Next round is on Sue!!***

 

[Tammy1]

Sweet Sue, Great news!!!! We got a discount also but ours was a little different...

got to finish up on my computer work so I can begin the baking challenge for this weekend

Missy I agree, however Disney does it...makes it

Hope everyone has a good weekend!


I can't wait either...a friend of mine is boarding now/today on DCL...wishing it was us and then NO!! I'm no where near ready!!! Looking into there thread lets me know however prepared we think we'll ge t there is still the last min. details that will drive us NUTS!...still can't wait... bring on the NUTS!!

 

[jennat]

Good job Sue!! That is fun to get such a good deal!

With regards to St Martin/St Maarten.....I had it spelled St Maartin. Anyway....I looked at the Diseny website and we are docking in St Maaten...I guess St Martin is the other side...Who knows. Anyway, I took it off the Di sney website....With regards to Castaway Cays I will fix it after I get back. It is a pain to fix...wouldn't it be nice if I quit SCREWING IT UP!!

Fun to everyone this weekend....we are off to Vail in a couple hours. Bye!

 

[4kidsandadog]

Hmm, I wonder if the Florida Resident discount applies to Cat 2 cabins??? We are still legal FL residents (registered to vote there and cars still registered there).... The last time we were at WDW though, we had a hard time convincing them we deserved a FL resident season pass.

 

[jennat]

Oh yeah...Karen, I was going to shoot off that e-mail to Lord Sheffield and was going to include your name (as part of our extended group) but I don't know your last name. Do you want to PM it to me (or post it)? Or do you want me to send it w/out? I'll wait to hear from you..

 

[missyoh8]

What ever happened to TEDDYREED the originator of this thread??

I did not go back and look, am I just forgetting who this is? Has she/he dumped us for another cruise??
LOL


Missy

 

[sweetsue]

Hmm, I wonder if the Florida Resident discount applies to Cat 2 cabins??? We are still legal FL residents (registered to vote there and cars still registered there).... The last time we were at WDW though, we had a hard time convincing them we deserved a FL resident season pass.

The discount doesn't apply to Cat 3 and above. Guess they sell too many of those to discount them. Does that mean you're in a Cat 2? Cool!

Jen - Spelling the stops like Disney is perfect! Hope you're enjoying Vail. I've never been there in the summer.

Sweet Sue

 

[4kidsandadog]

Sue,

Yes, we splurged for a Cat 2 this time.... I am REALLY excited about it!

Got an email from Lord Sheffield and am waiting for another to confirm that we get to go with the rest of you. We also booked an excursion for St. John and the bottom fishing for hubby and my oldest son on CC. I'd like to go fishing too, but thought maybe one adult should be on land in case the youngest 2 didn't want to stay in Scuttle's Cove. I'm hoping my 13yo will want to do the Wild Side excursion, but waiting till we get on board and she meets some other kids first.

Oh, I also booked our transportation from BCV to Port Canaveral and back to airport. Went with a van from FL Tours. Last time we did a stretch limo from Happy Limo and weren't too pleased with the service. Decided to save the $$ and forego the limo this time. I think we'll probably just try the Magical Express service to get us from the airport to BCV when we arrive on the 14th.

Now that I am making plans, it finally feels more real!

Karen

 

[missyoh8]

Karen.........just noticed your location. I knew you moved to California but did not pay attention to details. What county are you in?

Glad to hear you heard back from Lord Sheffields, sounds like it should be a hoot.

Missy