I get very claustrophobic in the split bathroom. Even though the single bathroom is smaller than the two halfs of the split bathroom put together, it feels more spacious.
I think with 4 of you, it will be easier with the split bathroom. There is just the two of us and we cope just fine with the single bathroom. I explained above what the issue is. It is just me being silly, but I was just terrified of the split bathroom on our second cruise.
If you "diet" you have already lost. I am the queen of failed diets and in the end I just gave up. I always said I would do something about my weight if it started to affect my health. Well, this happened late last year. I joined a gym and started to eat healthily. I have worked out how I can make healthy versions of my favourite dishes. So I am not really missing anything and therefore this is sustainable pretty much indefinitely. I had amazing results with this. I also on purpose cook far more than we need for a meal and the rest is put in Tupperware boxes and in the freezer. Every morning I take one out of the freezer and by the time I have my meal break at work, it is defrosted. I used to live on ready meals at work and this is so much tastier and also better for me.
I am rapidly getting towards being ready for the cruise. My target date for being completely done is mid July, but it might happen before them. With all my previous cruises I had a last minute panic, but this is not going to happen this time.
I have ordered all the t shirts that I am having printed for the cruise. I have ordered the items for the Fish Extender that I had personalized for the cruise and 3 out of 5 have been delivered. Two of the t-shirts should hopefully arrive today. I have ordered the supplies for the Fish Extender gifts that I make myself and I should be able to get started with this by the weekend. I can't wait as I am really excited about the projects. I have all of my semi-formal dresses and I am just waiting for my formal dress. Most of my magnets are done.
I have to order embroidered pillow cases to have signed by the characters. I have to get some Pashminas to go with the semi-formal dresses. I have to set up a video appointment to get my custom jewellery for formal night sorted out. I need to get some new luggage and I have to finish off the last of the magnets. So considering that I have 3.5 months left, that should be doable. Can anybody tell that I am excited?
Corinna
Thanks for the info about the bathroom. I agree, with 2 the larger space would be nice, but with 4 I think we need the split bathroom (especially with 3 girls!).
Diets just suck! It really is DIE with a t at the end! What you are doing sounds so much more pleasant, especially long term. I train 3 times a week with a trainer, but can't quite get my eating under control, I need to spend more time preparing. I know what I need to do, I just have to DO IT!!
You sound like me in the planning process, Thank goodness we haven't had any guest staying, because the entire spare room is dedicated to cruise preparations! I am currently working on my FE's, so much fun.
I got my pillowcases from gradysmommy on ebay, her stuff is fantastic, she is a DISer.
Well....looks like you won't have a last minute rush this time, you sound pretty prepared.
I'm with the other Lyn lets hope for better please! Bust is not an option! Im stressed enough!
ME 2!
Also, did not want to quote everybody, but agreed with everybody about husbands/boyfriends not being excited until the day of. I laughed so hard because mine is the same way. He isn't coming on this trip but I go through the same thing. I will have to say, he is not comfortable until he is UNPACKED on the ship. We took a cruise in September and did not get our luggage till AFTER the sail away party. He looked so tense and upset. He was worried and when he finally unpacks, then he is on vacation. This is very unnerving for me. I usually do all the planning and fun stuff and he just comes along for the ride and loves everything - so that I am grateful for. IF he was coming on this cruise, he would definitely attend the powerpoint presentation. At least reading all the posts didn't make me feel like I was the only one with the non-planning husband. DH always tells me that he is involved with work, lots going on before then, can't think of anything else - maybe that is the case with some of your husbands.
That's the same response I get, too busy at work right now, can't think about it. He's always happy with what I plan though.
Fellow TA cruisers....I only wish we had some more information from Disney. I know that it is standard not to get flight info or GTY room assignment this early....but I check every single day.....sometimes twice....OK....sometimes 3 times....I myself is a little apprehensive since this will be the first time I will be flying for almost 9 hours....I am much better with the 2 plus hour flights from JFK to MCO.....anyway.....we are looking at the excursions and will need help when it comes to the money over there....my DW is very excited...we booked this over 2 years ago and she cannot wait....me.....excited but not looking forward to the transportation stuff....when I get on the Magic I will be very relieved and confortable since it will be like we are home. Looking forward to relaxing for 2 fabulous weeks and meeting a lot of new people.
Tom & Marilou
9 hours........try 34!!!!! Believe me, when we get on the Magic we will be sooooooo relieved. With the BA strikes, Ash cloud and just sheer logistics of getting there, I will be happy to just get there no matter what state we're in!
So looking forward to 2 weeks of R & R!!!
I've been watching the availability every day. Well, I've been watching the pricing every day, just to see if the rates drop at all. Cat 12s are no longer listed. Not sure if that means they are full, or if
DCL is repricing them to offer a sale? For the 2007 WBTA, the Cat 12s went on sale right before the 90 day mark. I switched from an 11 to a 12, saved $2k, then got upgraded up to a 9! So I'm keeping a close eye on it to see what kind of pixie dust shows up this time.
We are Cat 10 GTY, It has gone UP by a few hundred dollars!
I forget how many of you are staying at WDW after the cruise, but if you are here on Saturday, the 9th of October, Animal Kingdom is having a scavenger Hunt. This is the second year, Mouse Planet is hosting it and our second year doing it. If you want to look it up or check it out, here is the link:
http://www.mouseplanet.com/mouseadventure/event_info.php
It was a lot of fun, but I forget how much it costs. It takes up the whole day.
We'll still be there, will check it out, Thanks
HOWEVER, I really hope that you will get that great rate to really make you feel better about going in the event your DS backs out!!! 
