Sept. 26,2009 Magic part 2

[aristocats_lover]

Deck 2
ch10dad - Ray, Laura, Jessica (13), Sarah (9) – 2112
kpadalik - Kristin, George, Hannah (6), Grace (2) – 2120
FatCat - Sue, Chris, Vicki (7), Emily (4) - 2132
grumpy73 - - 2528
ivet - Sonia, Mike, Alex (6) 2562

Deck 5
Castaway3 - Christine, Mike, Bryce (DS) - 5014
haileyboo – Lyndi, Denver, Hailey (7), Austin (4) - 5020
Saoirse - Jamesa, Mike, Seamus (3), Delaney (3 months) – 5022
hal001 – Kevin, Heather, Cameron (8), Jenna (5) - 5510


Deck 6
Ky Cruisin - Pam, Nick, Grandma, Haley (17), Allie (10), Davis (8) - 6034
daisy112878 - Wendy, DH, Bailey (4 mos) - 6058
deb123453 - Debbie, Alex (10) - 6101
Intlmanofmystery - Adrien, Angie, Alexis (7), Ava (3) 6118
lexiconjoe -Joe, Danielle, Tesa (15), Shayln (9) - 6532
Aristocats lover – Amanda, Dave - 6582
Sftnslky - Rebecca, Earl Jr., Jennah (13), Macy (10) - 6620
Sftnslky - Mark, Kasey (8), Kaleb (8)- 6622
Crystal_27 - Crystal, Randy, Ansley (5) – 6634
bobbie0253 - Bobbie, Dave, Matthew (DSinf) - 6647
Goofieslonglostsis/lieskegoesdisney - Jacqueline, Annelies - 6654

Deck 7
kstategrad - Julie, Ron, Ethan (12), Seth (8) - 7004
bigferrell - Jim, Kelan (8), Luke (9) – 7038
NutszaboutDisney - Karen, Mary Ann, Dominay (14), Devine (12) - 7041
Fire14/fires_grumpy - Juli, Danny, Jodi - 7120
grandmaKiki - Niki and Jim - 7131
Maleficient, Esq. - Cheryl, Brent - 7538
thepanmanman - Jack, Lisa – 7552
Disney Sweetie - Leissa, Charlie – 7580
Disney Sweetie - Pam, Mike - 7582
zuperdaave - David, Chylynn, Rebecca (4), Emily (1) – 7600
Maggie62677 - Maggie, Rick, Avery (4), Harper (10 months) – 7606
KimmySue’s Sister – Stephanie, Kiara (10) – 7624

Deck 8
BananasTwo - Ana, Ernie, Corbin (5), Paige (3) 8028
backtoTX - Adam, Heather, Emily (10), Avery (8), Melody (5) - 8036
Fourgonefishn - Rich, Joan, Mary, Ben (9), Jack (6) - 8040
DisneyMom2008 - Randy, Jennifer, Dakota (12), Jordan (10) 8062
KimmySue - Kimberly, Woody, Megan (12), Addison (12), Emily (11), Hayden (8) - 8530
Spectrum-Turbo – Matt, Stacy, Jack (11), Case (8) - 8538

 

[becky1980]

Anyone else suffering from pre-cruise anxiety?

I'm a first time cruiser sailing solo with my 4 year old boy! Am I crazy?! What was I thinking?!

When I first booked I imagined how relaxing and perfect the whole trip would be....and now reality has set in...8 hours on a flight with a 4 year old who doesn't sit still...Will I lose him on the ship...Will he have a "4 year old" moment and will I WANT to lose him on the ship...Will I forget to pack anything...Is everything that I'll need on my packing list...am I packing too much... I won't bore you with the list but the anxiety goes on and on and on!

Pleeeze tell me that once I get on the ship that somehow magically it will make all of my anxiety melt away and I'll be able to relax?!

 

[aristocats_lover]

Anyone else suffering from pre-cruise anxiety?

I'm a first time cruiser sailing solo with my 4 year old boy! Am I crazy?! What was I thinking?!

When I first booked I imagined how relaxing and perfect the whole trip would be....and now reality has set in...8 hours on a flight with a 4 year old who doesn't sit still...Will I lose him on the ship...Will he have a "4 year old" moment and will I WANT to lose him on the ship...Will I forget to pack anything...Is everything that I'll need on my packing list...am I packing too much... I won't bore you with the list but the anxiety goes on and on and on!

Pleeeze tell me that once I get on the ship that somehow magically it will make all of my anxiety melt away and I'll be able to relax?!

I am packing a good amount because I am a very particular person (Taurus - we like our creature comforts ) and I can not stand the idea of not having what I need! That whole "ship gift shop" thing just doesn't work for me because they won't have exactly what I want. And I do wear a lot of clothes...I don't like re-wearing stuff (and Dave wears his food so that's not an option for him either!) and I hate being locked into an outfit. What if I don't feel like wearing that on that day? I like to have options. And I am freaking out about luggage transfers and all sorts of other weird things. So yeah I totally get what you mean and we can attempt to relax together

 

[daisy112878]

Anyone else suffering from pre-cruise anxiety?

I'm a first time cruiser sailing solo with my 4 year old boy! Am I crazy?! What was I thinking?!

When I first booked I imagined how relaxing and perfect the whole trip would be....and now reality has set in...8 hours on a flight with a 4 year old who doesn't sit still...Will I lose him on the ship...Will he have a "4 year old" moment and will I WANT to lose him on the ship...Will I forget to pack anything...Is everything that I'll need on my packing list...am I packing too much... I won't bore you with the list but the anxiety goes on and on and on!

Pleeeze tell me that once I get on the ship that somehow magically it will make all of my anxiety melt away and I'll be able to relax?!

Just remember to breath and take it all in. You will not be able to do it all and don't try too. Pick a few things a day that are must dos then relax. This is what we always do. Oh and I'm really nervous and this is our 3rd cruise but first with a baby. WHo knows if Bailey will behave at night or if we're going to get to eat in the dining rooms? At this moment I'm trying not to worry about it and to remember to be flexible and to relax.

 

[daisy112878]

This week has definitely not gone as planned. Monday was Bailey's 3 hour trial day. Took us forever to get out of the house. I forgot the bottles so we had to go back home. Then he didn't sleep (not shocking) and he didn't eat (very shocking). The boy has never passed up food. Tuesday came and I dropped him off at 830 only to get a phone call at 1130 that we had to come get him. They said he was sick with a stomach bug which he was. So he's over that now and we're going to try for him to go tomorrow for half a day. All I can think about is being at disney this time next week!!!!

 

[becky1980]

Just remember to breath and take it all in.

Anyone have a paper bag?

 

[Disney Sweetie]

Anyone have a paper bag?

I got a whole bunch...want me to bring them incase you need them on the ship??

 

[becky1980]

I got a whole bunch...want me to bring them incase you need them on the ship??

Mental note - pack paper bags!

 

[Momtotwogirls]

This week has definitely not gone as planned. Monday was Bailey's 3 hour trial day. Took us forever to get out of the house. I forgot the bottles so we had to go back home. Then he didn't sleep (not shocking) and he didn't eat (very shocking). The boy has never passed up food. Tuesday came and I dropped him off at 830 only to get a phone call at 1130 that we had to come get him. They said he was sick with a stomach bug which he was. So he's over that now and we're going to try for him to go tomorrow for half a day. All I can think about is being at disney this time next week!!!!

Aw, sorry to hear that Bailey was sick. Hopefully the next drop off will go much smoother for you!

Just remember to breath and take it all in. You will not be able to do it all and don't try too. Pick a few things a day that are must dos then relax. This is what we always do. Oh and I'm really nervous and this is our 3rd cruise but first with a baby. WHo knows if Bailey will behave at night or if we're going to get to eat in the dining rooms? At this moment I'm trying not to worry about it and to remember to be flexible and to relax.

The first time we went on a disney cruise with our oldest DD (she was then 17 months old), we brought her with us to the first dinner, and it was a disaster....so, we ended up doing flounders the other three nights. Are planning on doing any flounders nights? I am with my soon to be minted 1 yr old on 5 of the nights...not the first, not pirate night... We will see if she behaves (we have the late sitting, so we are hoping she will be sleeping through dinner in the stroller). Good luck!

Originally Posted by becky1980

Anyone else suffering from pre-cruise anxiety?

I'm a first time cruiser sailing solo with my 4 year old boy! Am I crazy?! What was I thinking?!

Um, you are an awsome mother for doing this with your son!! It will be great...when kids are on vacation, they usually behave better for us (or at least it seems since I am usually in vacation mode and not cleaning mode).

 

[DisneyMom2008]

Is there a packing list somewhere that I can print? I feel like I am missing alot.

 

[Saoirse]

When my DS (now 3) was 20 weeks, we took him on a Disney Cruise. He was awesome during the dinners, we plopped him in his Bumbo chair in the middle of the table and he had a blast giggling and making faces at us all. We're hoping DD will be just as happy with this arrangement.

Haileyboo is doing as expected - groggy and vegetating on the couch. She's in pain, but better this than the 3+ month sinus infection she's had. Her doctor has cleared her to fly next week, thank heavens! The cruise would not be nearly as much fun without my wonderful sis!

Thanks for all the well wishes!

 

[spectrum-turbo]

I really like the new digs.

Can we move the couch to the other wall though, I like the easterly view better.

 

[Crystal_27]

:
When I first booked I imagined how relaxing and perfect the whole trip would be....

This is all you need to focus on. Every trip is going to have its snags, but, in the end, you are going to have a fabulous time (and, at the end of the trip, you'll wonder why you were so anxious about everything).

So he's over that now and we're going to try for him to go tomorrow for half a day. All I can think about is being at disney this time next week!!!!

Here's hoping tomorrow is a better "trial run."

Haileyboo is doing as expected - groggy and vegetating on the couch. She's in pain, but better this than the 3+ month sinus infection she's had. Her doctor has cleared her to fly next week, thank heavens! The cruise would not be nearly as much fun without my wonderful sis!

Thanks for all the well wishes!

Good to hear that she's doing okay. Send her some DIS lovin' and tell her we're thinking about her and wishing her a speedy recovery!

Can we move the couch to the other wall though, I like the easterly view better.

Also, before I sign off and hit the bed, I have one more thing to say: JACQUELINE, if you happen to check in on us before you leave in the morning, just wanted to say that I hope you have a wonderful, magical, lovely, enchanting, fabulous, wild vacation at AKV and the parks. Make sure to take lots of notes so you can fill us in on all the details (conceirge is going to be so amazing...you lucky girl!!). Here's also hoping that all the suits in first class miss their flights so you can be upgraded!! Giant (((((HUGS))))) We'll miss you next week, Hon!

 

[fourgonefishn]

Is there a packing list somewhere that I can print? I feel like I am missing alot.

Packing list HA, The way I see it if I don't have it oh well. And besides I'm probably only going to see this great bunch of people for 7 days and no more. So, make your impression of me what it will be!
fourgonefishn

 

[goofieslonglostsis]

Good to hear Hailyboo is doing well, considering. Get well soon!

Also, before I sign off and hit the bed, I have one more thing to say: JACQUELINE, if you happen to check in on us before you leave in the morning, just wanted to say that I hope you have a wonderful, magical, lovely, enchanting, fabulous, wild vacation at AKV and the parks. Make sure to take lots of notes so you can fill us in on all the details (conceirge is going to be so amazing...you lucky girl!!). Here's also hoping that all the suits in first class miss their flights so you can be upgraded!! Giant (((((HUGS))))) We'll miss you next week, Hon!

Ahhhh, now you've got me all soft melting. Suits wont miss the flights, but that's OK. My rep. still is great. Besides, I'ld happily trade a lifetime of upgrades for a guarantee of getting my chairs along without major incidents. Too many of my upgrades have been to 'smooth over' things gone wrong on that front, so if you look at it from that perspective; who cares for business class? Just hoping we'll get upgraded on one of the flights back so Lieske can experience it once.

Only an hour and 15 minutes more to go before I leave home. Thankfully the DIS is hear to keep me company and prevent me from falling asleep.

 

[Fire14]

I beleve if u venture out to main cruise board under FAQ there is a packing list under "p" section.

 

[Fire14]

SUGGESTED PACKING LIST COMPILED FROM MULTIPLE POSTS:

ESSENTIALS (Packed in carry-on bag):
Passport or Certified Birth Certificate
Extra copy of above to take with you when getting off ship
Cruise documents / Online checkin printout
Air Tickets
List of credit cards/tel numbers (in case of loss or theft)
Credit cards
Cell phone & charger
iPod,earphones,charger
Nintendo DS, case, games, charger, stylus
eReader (Kindle) & charger
Eyeglasses
Sunglasses [extra pair recommended]
Fish extender
FE gifts [if not in checked luggage]
Door magnets
Lanyards
Disney pins for trading
Medicines and prescriptions (in original containers)
Cash (small bills, especially)
Travelers checks (if desired)
Telephone number of TA (toll-free and direct)
Important telephone numbers
E-mail addresses
Jewelry/valuables (as few as possible)
Sun screen
Light first aid supplies
Set of casual clothing / underwear
Swim suit
Bottles of H20 and you can refill them with the filtered water on deck.
Beer, wine and other beverages you wish to take on cruise with you in soft sided rolling cooler with no ice.

PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT to be carried on:
Camera
Lenses (if necessary)
Lenses hoods
Outdoor film (ASA 100 or lower)
Indoor film (ASA 400 or higher)
Panoramic camera (disposable)
Underwater camera (disposable)
Flash attachments
Filters (if necessary)
Extra batteries
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Digital camera
Disks / memory modules
Cables (depends on camera)
Laptop for image storage/display
Extra batteries
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Video camera
Charger cables

MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL ITEMS:
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Shampoo / conditioner
Bodywash
Skin Lotion
Deodorant
Body powder
Hair brush / comb
Hair clips / claws
Floss & mouthwash
Retainers / mouthguard
Nail clippers / file
Tweezers
Q-tips
Diaper Rash Cream
Lip Balm
Moleskin / blister bandaids / New Skin
Vitamins
Rashguard
Hair dryer
Makeup case / bag
Feminine products
Over door shoe holder
Air freshener
Individual antibacterial hand wipes

MEDICAL ITEMS:
Skin so soft insect repellent
Baby spray on scalp sunscreen
Aloe for sunburn
Bonine or other motion sickness meds
Cold medicines
Headache medication
Medication for stomach disorders
Chewable Dramamine if you have little ones and I used it too.

FOOD ITEMS:
Some hard candy
Straws
Extra sippy cups, etc.
Ice cream cones [use at Goofy's Galley]
Candy to take to movies and/or shows.

OPTIONAL ITEMS:
For Use on Ship:
Duct tape
Portable reading light
Alarm clock with lit numbers
Plug-in nightlight
Light sewing kit
Flashlight (small)
Extension cord with multiple plugs or power strip
Small fan in case A/C isn't working to your liking or for white noise at night if noisy stateroom
Dry erase board with markers
Post-it notes
Business Cards (who knows?)
Pen/Highlighter (to mark navigators)
Large manila envelope to store navigators and other papers in to take home for scrapbooking & memories
Journal
LOTS of extra batteries
GPS (for the super-techies!)
Book(s) for recreational reading
Guidebooks for ports of call
I ALWAYS travel with a small assortment of plastic zip straps (the kind that police are using for handcuffs).
2 way radios
Ziploc bags (large and small)

For Use on Excursions/Castaway Cay:
Small collapsible umbrella
Small duffel bag or backpack
Beach bag
Fanny packs
Water bottle
Snorkeling gear
Other sports gear
Binoculars
Waterproof watch.

CLOTHING (Based on 7-night Caribbean Cruise):
1 - 2 sets of formal clothing
1 set of informal clothing (coat/tie or suit for men...)
Additional ties/shirts and belt for men
Casual clothing for casual nights in dining room
T-shirts (plan to buy a few of these)
Comfortable shorts/slacks for daytime wear, depending on season/temp
Swim suit (2 - 3 if planning extensive water-related activities)
Cover-up for travel from pool/beach (remember, ships are air-conditioned)
Gym clothes for running/workouts
Light sweater (for air conditioning)
Hat (could also be purchased)
Underwear & socks as desired
Robe (optional)
Pajamas

SHOES:
Shoes appropriate for formal wear
Nice casual shoes for ship wear
Comfortable walking shoes (Sneakers/Running Shoes) for ship/shore
Beach footwear (sandals/flip-flops)
Water shoes (Optional)

LUGGAGE (per person):
[There is actually no limit to the number of pieces of luggage each guest can take on the cruise by either checked or carryon.]
One medium-large suitcase w/ tag
One carryon bag (meets aircraft requirements)
One folding bag for laundry, purchases and extra room for homeward trip. (Can double as backpack/beach bag)
Baggage strap (for hard-side luggage to preclude opening during handling)

LAUNDRY & CLEANING ITEMS:
Shout wipes or stain sticks.
Laundry tablets
Dish soap
Clothes pins
Collapsible hamper
Downy Wrinkle Release

 

[Disney Sweetie]

Jacqueline have a great trip over and we will see you in a week!!

 

[goofieslonglostsis]

Well, I'm shutting down the laptop and off to the airport it is. Have a great week here, can't wait to see you all in only 8 days!

 

[julesnharrison]

Juli, I'm totally coming to your cabin if I have an ailment or need a Q tip.

~ Other Juli