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

[missyoh8]

Good News Mike.......

The next time it is Friday at 3:00p.m. you hopefully will not be in your office, your suitcases will be fully packed, and you will be using those fully charged cameras at some holding hotel in the state of Florida...........awaiting your cruise that lies ahead of you in less than 24 hours.............

Life is good,
missyoh8

 

[two-foxes]

Ok, folks....

We are nearly finished packing....now I am just get the last minute details put together.....like cleaning the house so our neighbors who will watch the cat will not freak out upon entering. It looks like, shall I say "a tropical depression" came through here!

Looks like Grand Cayman will not happen at all. Just got an email from the dive tour we are using in Cozumel and she said most the cruise lines have lost their tender boats in Cayman....sunk, at sea, no one knows.

I may try to call DCL during the week to see if there are any snorkling, eco tour type excursions for where ever we may go! (Darcy, keep your eyes open )

Hopefully the weather will be clear for our days at WDW! Everyone one have safe travels, we'll see some of you at the Radisson (I'll be in the laundry room at night, ready for the 8:15 meet in the morning!), the rest of you at Studio Sea!

 

[dinnysuw]

Jill, Have fun at WDW! Be careful. We'll see you at the Radisson!
Hopefully we'll have a uneventful flight in and an exciting cruise at sea!
Darcy

 

[dinnysuw]

yipee!!! Jeanne is heading out to sea it looks like! keeping my fingers and toes crossed.
http://www.weather.com/maps/news/atlstorm11/projectedpath_large.html?from=home

 

[mmorizio]

OK, I'm happy now. I'm not in my office in Newark, I'm in my study, packing my suitcase while watching the Travel Channel's DCL special on my Mac (I burned it onto a DVD). I still don't understand how the two halves of the Magic fit together perfectly. Which cabins got the seam?

 

[MickeyzGirl]

Darcy-Would you be posting an updated list of all the DISers who've responded to you. I want to print one out before we leave. If yes, when should I check for that? I can't wait to see everyone face to face. Yummy food, just waiting for us.

 

[disneysooz]

two-foxes

Probably a dumb question...but

We are alos on the 9-25 Western and I see where you mentioned people meeting at Studio Sea. Where is this and what time are you meeting? And...is this an open invitation to all on this cruise? We can't wait to go!

Thanks!
Susie

 

[dinnysuw]

Originally posted by disneysooz
two-foxes

Probably a dumb question...but

We are alos on the 9-25 Western and I see where you mentioned people meeting at Studio Sea. Where is this and what time are you meeting? And...is this an open invitation to all on this cruise? We can't wait to go!

Thanks!
Susie

DISboard meet is outside stuido sea at 3:15 welcome to all DISboard members! if staying at the Radisson the nite before-breakfast meet at 8:15-8:30 in lobby.
anyone interestedin updated list-please email me-i do not want to post all the info on the board.
darcy

 

[Dragonlord9191]

I'm happy to say that i will also be on the 9/25 cruise my mom (Lxnme2) is Disney crazy she worships all things Mickey its so annoying i look forward to seeing everyone on board
lol bye

Dragonlord9191

 

[kskirk]

Hi all,

I am really looking forward to going on the Magic this Saturday. This is our first Disney Cruise. Although I have no idea where we are going to port, it really doesn't matter. Does anyone have any info. on the itinerary? My daughter is 2 and I would love any input from people with little ones that have gone on this cruise. How is Flounders Reef and what is the best times to make reservations there? I hopefully won't need it much, as my mother is coming with us as well so she will probably watch her. Can I bring my daughter in the Oceaneers Club or is that only for children over 3? How is the pool with a little one? Do they allow kids w/ the swim diapers in it? Are there any other recommendations that are "must sees" with my daughter? Lastly, when do you recommend going to make reservations for the restaurants? Especially Palo - I hear it is a must see.

Thanks for all info!!!!

Kim

 

[HeidiHo]

Hi Kim- We are on the 9/25 Magic as well.

My husband and I will also be travelling with a 2 1/2 year old. --And my mom will be with us. Weird.
Anyway, This is our first Disney Cruise, too. I think it best to make reservations at Flounder Reef as soon as you can. I believe you can start around 12:30 or 1pm on Embarkation Day.
Flounder's will not "feed" your child, per say. They will give apple juice and crackers appropriate to age.
I have been told that unless your child is 3 AND potty trained they will not be allowed in the Oceaneer's Club. My daughter is almost there, but not quite. Also, children with swim diapers can play in the "ears" of the Mickey pool, but not the rest of the pool. It has something to do with health regulations.
The actual depth of the Mickey pool is 18 inches at its deepest.

Get your Palo's reservations as soon as you can on board. We bought the Romance at Sea package so we already made ours.

If you are travelling with young children chances are you will start your dinner rotation at Animator's Palate then Parrot Cay then Lumiere's,etc. You could plan your Palo's reservations around that.

Anyway, if you want to PM me you can. We are really excited about this trip. We have been waiting a long time. Only days to go.
Hope this helps

Heidi

 

[missyoh8]

:thewave: :thewave: :thewave: :thewave: :thewave: :thewave: :thewave: :thewave:

OMG we are almost there!!!!!!!! Shopped all weekend and bought more stuff for the trip that we really don't need!LOL We had a hoot. DH got 2 new suits and all the accessories........it is so unfair that a man can walk into a store with 3 kids and purchase 2 full suits, shirts, ties, suspenders, shoes as well as another casual outfit and 45 minutes later walk out and still make it home in time to watch the Buckeyes win!!! I am still in awe! Granted he has to go back and pick up on Tuesday after alterations, but 45 minutes!

The things are now all over the bed room! Awaiting packing later in the week.............

Fired up in Ohio

missyoh8

 

[fourfoxesinpa]

Spent Friday night getting everything packed up and made a small list of last minute things. Thought I was ready to go see Mickey! But then, thankfully, MickeyzGirl reminded me of the weight restrictions. I went to US Air's website and saw that their bag limit is 50 lbs. each rather than the 70 lbs. that we had last year. Well, out came the snorkel fins and masks (that was probably 10 pounds right there!) and many items are now on hangers in the garment bag that were previously folded. Poor 8 year old DS is now pulling the extra weight. A lot of switching around but I think we are now good-to-go!

Hope to see everyone at Studio Sea at 3:15 on Saturday (which is only 5 days away!!!!)

Jamie

P.S. Did Titanic HAVE to be on TV last night?????

 

[missyoh8]

Very Funny about the Titanic last night..........I started watching the very end when the boat was going down before I realized I should turn the channel!!!!!!LOL

Don't feel bad, we have always had our 3 kids (and all other kids we travel with) pull there own suitcases! They have toted them through large cities and subways in Chicago! My husband goes first and we are like ducks in a line! I take up the end, they all pull there own small bag on and off the plane and through the terminals wherever we are! I think we might have to check a bag or two for this trip! They will all have there own to roll though. They have done this since they were very small (maybe 3ish). It is very cute to see............

Is everyone planning on Costa Maya?? What do you all think?

missyoh8

 

[mmouse37]

Well, last night I got back from a weekend away with 7 of my friends....we celebrated one of their birthdays and had a great girls weekend away!!

But...that took away from my packing time....I thought I had all day Tuesday as that is my day off but now found out that we have to go to hubby's dad's house and help them sort through his stuff as he is selling the house. That was going to my "me" day!!! Manicure/Pedicure, laundry, leisurely packing...well that is out the window!!! Oh, well...I will have to fit in time to pack somewhere!! We are flying down Thursday to visit his elderly aunt in Clearwater and then head to the Port Friday sometime.

I would love to go to Costa Maya!!! Hope it is one of the ports on the plan.....we have no excursions planned this time and are just going to wing it...

Hubby says he is going to be reliving the DCL commercial where the hubby naps in every possible place onboard!!! He has been working killer hours for months and really wants to just veg out!!!

Getting closer and closer now!!!! The dog knows somethig is up...brought up the suitcases from the basement and she knows what that means!!!

MJ

 

[MarcyIn Florida]

Anyone have any news on Grand Cayman?

 

[dinnysuw]

I was packing my garmet bag-going to the closet and bringing tclothes back and forth..and the last time through my clothes started to move in my garment bag! my dog was laying there on the floor so i knew it wasn't her-had to be......Gary-my kitty-snuggled up right in between the dresses and pants-too cute. if my kids could figure out a way to bring him and the dog (Beauty) they would-i would too for that matter-or at least my dog-it is so hard to leave her!
Missyoh8-"GOTTA LOVE THE BUCKS!!!!" Have you seen all the shirts? "Woody is back and his name is...Tressel!" I absolutely lovethis time of year! We are going to try a weekend game next month-Jacob has yet to see them play in person-I have never seen a little boy so in love with a team. He was in tears after the Fiesta bowl win-he would kill me if he knew i just typed that!
I'm packed, kids are packed, DH is the only one not-he's got till Thursday nite or we're leaving without him! LOL. anyone else have a "late packer"? i used to pack for him until i forgot something and never heard the end of it, so...he now packs for himself! Looks like the Man In Charge-has blown away those hurricanes and given Florida a rest and us a great cruise!
I Dream In Disney!
darcy

 

[missyoh8]

Darcy............late packer, why do you think he just went shopping last weekend? We had the same issue with me packing for him and he complained one too many times. He now has to pack his own! I do me and three kids (all done), he does his own (not started). Same for everything..........I get me and 3 kids ready for church, parties, going out to dinner, etc.........he gets himself ready, we are usually waiting in the car for him to finish LOL... I suppose I wouldn't change it though, it's just the way our family operates!

From what I have read I can't imagine GC in our cruise. I am pretty sure I don't want to go there anymore anyway! Sounds very chaotic and that they need time to rebuild their lives.

Only three more days of work...............

See ya Friday night at the Radisson,
Missy

 

[MarcyIn Florida]

New 9/25 itinerary, from DCL's 800 number:

Sunday: Key West
Monday: sea
Tuesday: Costa Maya
Wednesday: Cozumel
Thursday: sea
Friday: Castaway Cay

 

[mmouse37]

Here is a link in case anyone wants some info on Costa Maya

http://www.cruisemates.com/articles/ports/costamaya.cfm

MJ