Sept 25, 2004 - someone's gotta be coming!

[DMFender]

Well, it appears that we have little chance of going to Grand Cayman, so where do you think we may go instead? I was checking out the Costa Maya website and it seems like a very nice port. So, do you think that maybe where were end of up. Only nine day!! Yeah!

 

[dinnysuw]

I am a little disappointed with no GC-snorkeling with the stingrays-but i have heard Costa Maya is nice. I just hope TS Jean STAY AWAY!!!!!
Darcy

 

[MickeyzGirl]

We should all feel very blessed, not to live there. A gentleman that lives there posted on another thread. It looks like a nuclear bomb went off. The turtle farm is completely gone. The butterfly house is intacked. All the windows were blown out of the glass house. They will need a chain saw, just to get back into their homes. There are boats still tied to docks that are now in the street. There is water in the fields that is 5ft heigh.Don't even want to imagine what they are going through.

 

[allears]

I wouldn't rule out Grand Cayman too quickly. It has two big factors going for it, they are already a weathy island, giving them more of an ability to get the resources they need to start cleaning up and secondly, they are dependent on the tourist dollars. The sad but true fact is that the population may end up living in cardboard houses now, but they would probably welcome cruise ships and tourists as if very little happened.

Frankly, I'm all for going to another port. I've read here that Costa Maya is really beautiful. I think the population of the Caymans should have time to get their lives put back together a bit before we all disembark from our luxurious cruise ships to decend on the battered island.

It will be kind of fun to see where we end up!

 

[AprilN]

Originally posted by MickeyzGirl
Day 1-normal meal***
Day 2-normal meal***
Day 3-normal meal*** Semi-Formal attire
***Animator's Palate only does the color show on days 1, 2, 3- days 4-7 the resturant stays black & white.
Day 4-Around the World Menu
Day 5-Mexicali (Pirates) Tropical attire
Day 6-Cap'n's Gala Formal attire
Day 7-The Best of..

Just as a note - based on the most recent Navigators (6/5/04) posted on www.dcltribute.com for the Western Cruise, Day 3 (Monday) is actually Formal Night (with the "Captain's Gala" reception before dinner), while Day 6 (Thursday) is Semi-Formal Night (featuring the "Captain's Gala" dinner). If anyone else is as obsessive about their wardrobe planning for the cruise as I am, I was sure you'd want to know...

9 days to go!!! I can't believe it's almost here!!

 

[dinnysuw]

Kathryn, when do we confirm our high tea time-anytime before thursday?
Also-I can't be the only one who is FREAKING out about TS Jeanne's path up the eastern?
Allears-are you there? you always seem to have such wonderful reassuring words-how but sharing some now!! I read your other posts and your so positive-what is your take on Jeanne?
Darcy

 

[Zitofamily]

Hi all you 9/25 cruisers!

Can you believe we still have not received our documents yet? I'll be calling Disney tomorrow to see what is up.

We booked our Stingray excursion through Capt Marvins. I know some of you did as well. It looks like we won't make it to Grand Cayman (according to some other threads I've been reading). What are you all doing about your reservations or are you not doing anything yet?

 

[MarcyIn Florida]

Originally posted by BigAl
While I'm excited to be leaving on 9/25/04 Magic, my emotions are mixed with extreme anxiety in light of the massive storm bearing down on my precious condo in perdido key Florida

Oh no! We were just talking about Perdido Key today (and every day this week) -- we vacationed there last Thanksgiving and almost bought a condo on the spot because we loved it so much. I'd hate to see anything get damaged there -- esp. your condo.

Fingers and toes are crossed!

Marcy

 

[MarcyIn Florida]

Originally posted by allears
Frankly, I'm all for going to another port. I've read here that Costa Maya is really beautiful. I think the population of the Caymans should have time to get their lives put back together a bit before we all disembark from our luxurious cruise ships to decend on the battered island.

I couldn't have said it more perfectly.

 

[MickeyzGirl]

Just making sure I have this correct. This is for those who signed up only! We are doing brunch on Monday 27th @ 10:30am & high tea on Thursday 30th @ what time? I'm sure it was posted, but I'm just a lately. Insomonia, insomnia please go away. I'd like to sleep one of these days. I just have tooooo much to do before we go.

 

[bobbiwoz]

We are not on this cruise, we are going on the Veteran's Day 3 night cruise when we'll be celebrating DH's 60th birthday. I would like to surprise DH with a basket that includes a golf type shirt with the DCL cruise logo, and it seems that getting one on board is the best bet fo us. If there's anyone who will accept either a personal check or a money order to buy one for me while you are on the cruise, please PM me.

The gift basket will be from my sister. She called The Perfect Gift and Shirley asked her to send the "extra" items like these to her.
My sister suggested that I ask here to find a shopper.

Thanks for your consideration.

Bobbi

PS We've been to Costa Maya and loved the Beach Break day there. This was a shore excursion when we were on Princess Cruise Line. There is a lovely public beach right at the port, we didn't use it, but we know people who did.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Someone is helping me out! THANK YOU!

Bobbi

 

[mmouse37]

I would love to try Costa Maya....the pool and beach right there look great and so did the pictures of the Mexican dancers.....I am up for anything....as long as I am that ship I do not care where it goes!!!

We just bought a new digital camcorder!!! Now I have to figure out how it works before the cruise...the other one we had was so large and bulky...this one is nice and compact!!!

Can you believe that out of 10 DCL cruises I have NO VIDEO OF THE SHIP AT ALL!!! I have tons of stills but no video....can't wait to use it!!!

MJ

 

[MarcyIn Florida]

Yes, we are quietly hoping for Costa Maya as well. That, and hoping that Jeanne comes and goes quickly and quietly. I referred to Jeanne as a five letter word the other day, and my co-worker thought I was badmouthing a person.

 

[kcashner]

Ok, I am closing out the tea list as of now. High Tea (that I will be making the ressies for) is on Thursday, September 30 at 3. Please do not freak if it is 3:30 instead--you will learn this when you go to the Palo ressie place to confirm your ressie. The confusion is because I was told by DCL that it is at 3, but read a post that said 3:30.

Re previous post, yes, you need to confirm with them any time before 2 on Wednesday. They require a 24 hour cancellation or else I become responsible for the charges...so I will cancel anyone who has not confirmed by 3.

Anyone else who wished to join us is more than welcome. You will just have to make your own ressies.

Angelle and Loretta--I don't have your cabin number. I will make your ressie IF they will allow me to do it without a cabin number. Everyone else, I got the info I needed.

See you all at the Disboard meet (3:15 outside Studio Sea, right?) I'll show up at 3 just in case I got the time wrong. Can you tell it's one of those days......can't wait for Florida!
Kathryn

 

[kcashner]

Ok, I've got to get off the internet before I go nuts. Last night, our cruise was showing as totally sold out. Today (I just checked), they are showing 2 category 5 cabins and one cat 7 available (complete with cabin numbers). Very interesting.

See you all in a week....I'm off line till after the trip (maybe)...might have time to check in tomorrow, but don't count on it.
Kathryn

 

[two-foxes]

Okay---

Posting the list to make sure I didn't forget anyone for Brunch on 9/27 at 1030!

Mary Jane and Mike

Angelle, Bill and Loretta

Margaret

Darcy and Tony

Tawnya and Chris

I will check again tomorrow to see if any one else has posted! Thanks for getting me the info!

 

[mmouse37]

Jill...don't forget you and Tim!!!

Kathryn....I just checked DCL site (I do this all the time) and as of midnight on Thursday it is sold out again!!!

Have a great time in WDW and see you on the cruise....hope your DD cleans her room!!!

Mine surprised me today and gutted her room...even bagged up clothes and marked them for donation!!!

MJ

 

[dinnysuw]

Originally posted by Zitofamily
Hi all you 9/25 cruisers!

Can you believe we still have not received our documents yet? I'll be calling Disney tomorrow to see what is up.

We booked our Stingray excursion through Capt Marvins. I know some of you did as well. It looks like we won't make it to Grand Cayman (according to some other threads I've been reading). What are you all doing about your reservations or are you not doing anything yet?

Hi Carlotta! Capt. Marvin's only charges you when you arrive for you excursion-if you are unable to due to notable to tender you are not charged-i did email them and have heard nothing (Not suprising). emailed DCL to see change in itinerary heard nothing from them either.
darcy

 

[mmorizio]

It is 3:00p.m. on a Friday afternoon here in Newark, New Jersey, and my body is in my office. My mind, however, is on a certain ship in the middle of the Caribbean.

My cameras are charged, my suitcase sits in my study, partially packed.

GET ME OUTTA HERE!!!