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

[two-foxes]

I go thru DIS widthdrawl Sun-Wed if I can't get to the boards when I get off work. We were handed down strict internet restrictions at work....we are permitted to view chat boards, but not permitted to post....whatever. I like my job, so I will abide by the restrictions!

NC Redding-
Although I cannot imagine your suffering due to your loss, you need to continue living....you are doing the right thing by going on your planned vacation. Dedicate parts of your trip to him, knowing he'd be loving every second of it...and he probably is checking it all out from above!

Misseyoh8-
One more vote for a suit. DH bought a super nice black suit, it is formal looking, but still just a suit. He will wear a black silk tie on formal night and a silver, black, white striped tie for semi. I was actually trying to get him to rent a tux on board, just so we wouldn't need to lug it around, but he loved the suit.

I am bouncing back and forth of what to wear for formal night....I have a slinky red dress, that has a bit of a train, but I think it may be a bit too much....heck, if I find something better, I can always resell it on ebay! I am determined not to over pack on this trip....

 

[dinnysuw]

Ok Dis cruise Veterans. How much should i pack really! I have read the ultimate packing list and it is still sooo much. I want to know how many shorts you are planning on packing for yourself and hubby (if applies) kids clothes i am not too worried about as their clothes are much smaller and i can pack alot in a little space for them. but what about me. other than for excursions (which are both water based) do i need shorts? you can't were them in the dining rooms right so is three enough? any help much appreciated!
Two-foxes Jill I wondered were'd you'd been! Look under 59 days!

 

[HooKooDooKu]

We've already decided to save the money and just pack my black suit rather than spend the money for a tux like we did for the last 7 day cruise.

I've got a matching vest and plan on getting a bow tie. I'd wear the vest and bow tie on formal nights and just the suit and regular tie for semi-formal or Palo dinning.

 

[two-foxes]

Darcey-
I am packing 4 pairs of shorts, about 9 Tees and or tanks, and the remaining will be dinner outfits.....cute mickey skirt and dress, one or two sundresses or skirts and some capris and one or two "wear with anything" tops Plus formal night stuff, about 3 bikinis and a jacket. Now that I am typing it, it sounds like alot....but you should see how Tim packs.....he is a woman when it comes to packing, but I will secretly take out half of what he's packed! We always have to pack a fold up duffle bag because whenever we get his suitcase weighed at the airport, it is almost always over the the 50 lb weight limit. You'd think we would have learned by now!

You'll probably want about 2-3 pairs of shorts. Figure for Saturday, any shopping you may want to do at the ports, sea days when you don't want to hang out in your bathing suit all day, or any activity you may want to go to....spa, etc. I love having a long cotton skirt that you can just pull on, too.

 

[missyoh8]

Keep in mind there is laundry sevice and dry cleaning available on the ship! I am not going to spend my time trying to do laundry on a trip like this, although I know there are facilities...........last cruise we sent some things out to be 'pressed only' and it was very reasonable. Keep in mind when I say "reasonable" it is all relative! I will not press anything before we go this time, I will just send out our good clothes when we get on the ship. This way I don't have to take it out of the suitcase and be disappointed that it is all wrinkled. We set them out in the morning and when we came back in the afternoon they were hanging in the closet ready to go! Just a thought for anyone who has never used this service on the cruise.

 

[kcashner]

First, men wear tux, suits, and sports jackets on formal night...as well as the occasional military uniform. So, no one will be out of place in a suit.

Secondly, I always pack too much. Every time, I promise that I won't, and every time, I do....even though it's usually less than the time before. I learned how little you can get away with the time DD packed her shorts from the previous summer without trying them on, and NONE fit (on a Feb. cruise!) The packing list on the site is definitely too much. Pack light--you can always send out or do a load of laundry if needed.

 

[chap196043]

You can add me to the list!!!!! for the Sept, 25th sailing


NAME ROOM WHO

Chap196043 2100 DW 41
DD 6
ME 44

 

[dinnysuw]

Chap196043-you have been added! we are up to 14! I need
input on a DISboard meeting place and time. If Radisson people want a informal meet, where do we want to meet (i know Studio Sea has been suggested at 3:15) is that good for all. Give some suggestions so I can try to come up with what is best for all. Thanks!
Darcy

DISBOARD NAME

DINNYSUW 6060

TWO-FOXES 6632

LXNME2 6514

MMORIZIO 6064 FRIENDS IN 6066

SINK 6638

MISSYOH8 6056/6552

SOCKS 68 6134

NCRedding 5133/5138

ZITOFAMILY 5518

GODISNEYBOAT 7005

Chap196043 2100

LAWSONS GTY

KCASHNER GTY

MARCYINFLORIDA GTY

AprilN

 

[two-foxes]

We will be arriving at the Radisson at about 9 at night from WDW, then we will be hitting the laundry room (Oh HOW FUN!!), so an evening meet would be out for us. I would love to have a light breakfast the morning of.....I read somewhere that there is a good restaruant right next to the Rad that has good prices and good food, or we could meet to eat at the Rad.

As far as the meet on the ship, I am all about meeting whenever (as long as you can drag me away from the buffet at Topsiders!)
3:15 sounds good to me at Studio Sea. I'll be the one in the wheelbarrow.....

 

[kcashner]

Outside Studio Sea about 3:15 is generally a good time. Disboarders are usually on board well before that with all the necessities accomplished...and there's really nothing happening till the safety drill.

Made DDs excursion reservations today--DCL was celebrating big time as tomorrow is 6 years since the first passenger cruise embarkation. Made me nostalgic as we were there...but I don't miss the July weather. On that first cruise, it was 106 degrees and we couldn't use our verandah as it was too hot. I really like September much better.

Can't wait to meet all of you!
Kathryn

 

[kcashner]

OK, does anyone know what is going on with our cruise? DCL is showing only cat 4 and 5 left, but some other places (AAA, All Seas) are showing a lot of availability.

This is one of our standard sailing weeks (we tend to do birthdays on the ship) and it is normally half empty at this time of year (or sells out in the 2 weeks before the cruise). I have a couple of thoughts--part of the cabins may be down for refurbishing (in Feb, 1/3 of deck 7 was closed off...the steward said they were re-doing all of the cabins, one section at a time.) A large TA group like All Seas or AAA may have taken an option on this week and be still trying to sell all they've committed to. Or it could really be selling that far ahead (but that doesn't explain why some people still show availability and DCL has opened the cruise for FL resident rates...another sign that it has openings)

Very odd....although I've seen things like this happen on the DCL site before--one week there is little or no availability, then they shuffle cabins or whatever and suddenly there's space.....

Just wondering what anyone knows.......
Kathryn

 

[dinnysuw]

OK, does anyone know what is going on with our cruise? DCL is showing only cat 4 and 5 left, but some other places (AAA, All Seas) are showing a lot of availability.

Kathryn, I don't know but I was wondering myself. I checked the site just to see if we were full and it showed only 3 and 4 left. Your explanation sounds like a reasonable one. since you are a GTY when do you find out your rrom? when your docs arrive? just wondering. I haven't gotten a whole lot of suggestions for a DISboard meet so it looks as if we will be going with yours-since you are the veteran. I'll try to get all that info out later in August.
darcy

 

[kcashner]

Documents come 2-3 weeks before sailing date if you booked your transportation yourself. It's a little tighter if you booked air thru DCL. If you booked directly thru Disney, they will be sent to you directly; otherwise they will go to your TA who will forward them to you.

On a gty, you can find your room on the DCL web site if you booked directly thru them. Otherwise, you find out your room when your docs arrive. They do still have the right to change the room clear up to boarding, but usually don't. If they do, it is usually a further upgrade (if you got one to begin with.)

We once had an assigned room and were given an upgrade free at the port--the luggage guys knew about it when we pulled in. BTW, just for everyone's info, the luggage guys do have a current (as of day of sailing) list of names and cabin numbers. If you drive or use private limo, they verify when you drop off luggage. If you use DCL transport, they verify when they unload the truck.

OK, this time I WILL remember the disboard meet! I totally forgot about it on our last cruise. I really can't wait!

 

[kcashner]

This is way too weird. I just checked DCL and 4 other travel sites. DCL shows cat 4 and 5 available. Orbitz has 4,5,6,7. All Seasons has more than that...etc. Each site has something different.

Oh well... I guess all I need to know is that I have a cabin on the best ship in the world. And, our favorite server will be on board. And my DD will be in The Stack and I will be in the Spa (hee hee!)

 

[mmorizio]

Our cruise is next month!

We booked our cabins 15 months ago, and I thought I'd never be able to say that.

 

[NCRedding]

we just bought DD the cutest dress for formal night, marked down to $19.99--can't even buy a church dress for that. I am getting excited.

 

[HooKooDooKu]

We've spent the weekend shopping the sales for cloths. We've both gotten some more shorts and shirts. Even on sale, men's dress shirts can sure be expensive.

I've still got to find and buy a bow tie. I figured I wear my suit with it's vest and a black bow tie on formal night. Then for semi-formal and Palo, just the jacket and a regular tie.

 

[missyoh8]

Last year we cruised in mid October........I remember waiting until mid September and getting some of the most spectacular deals on summer clothes! I have finished the kids (3 is a lot to buy for!) and am trying to wait for my husband and myself! Last year I got the bargain of the century on some Lily Pulitzer sandals at DSW for 12.99.......they were originally $178! I don't think I can top that for this trip. Although I did get my DD (11) a linen sundress for dinner one night for $1.97! Now here I go giving all my cheap secrets away! WOW, have I turned into my mother (she said it would happen).

Getting more excited by the day. I read somewhere on here to make a paper chain for the kids to count down the days, I think I will have them do that today.




Have a good week all

 

[two-foxes]

Foleys (Dillards) has great sales....I stopped myself from purchasing a dress I really wanted for tropical/mexicali night, still couldn't justify it, even on sale! I keep thinking, "that equals 5 drinks" or "that is the balance due on this shore excursion"...so far that is working, but I know as the month continues, sales will get better and it will be even harder!

I am asking for Disney Dollars for my birthday presents. My MIL will usually get me something strange, so at least this year I'll get something that can be put to good use (Yes, I do know it is the thought that counts, regardless!!)

 

[mmorizio]

It just gets better and better.

There will be a full moon on Monday, September 27 into Tuesday, Sept. 28. Moonrise that week in the western Caribbean is about 7:25pm, with the moon in transit (its highest point in the sky) about 1:10am.

Even if the weather doesn't cooperate, the moon will never be less than gibbous (80-90% disk) during the entire cruise.