Sept. 26, 2009 Magic

[goofieslonglostsis]

That little difference between the both? I can understand your decision! The Cont somehow doesn't do it for me either. The monorail is great, as is the themepark view but the resort itself? G, now isn't that a dream resort? If I ever marry a rich guy......

I'll hope along for you that you'll see the same thing as the poly die-hard.

So far, I've got the same thing about the Poly. Only seen it as a visitor, but it came across as so dark and buildings a bit old/run down. And was it just me or was the main building very noisy? Like the landscaping there though. But I can understand your feelings about the three. I'm all pro GF but don't even want to hear the price, knowing I'll die from stickershock. And with me hoping to do a monorail stay one day, that would make it expensive.

 

[Frankiesmom]

Hi to all! Haven't checked in in a while; Hope all is well with everyone! We are also planning on doing a 3 day stay @ AKL pre-cruise- the 24th will be my Mom's Bday and she really wants to stay there! My little sister and her friend(our Babysitter) will be booking in the am- They are Trini and Devon- when they know their cabin # I'll post it. Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!

 

[Fire14]

We are hoping to book CBR precruise and POR after cruise. DH wants to stay at CBR again as he stayed there when it opened and I want to try POR so we compromised.

 

[goofieslonglostsis]

Looks like there will be a fair amount of us at WDW before the cruise.

Frankiesmom, sounds like it's becoming a true family trip. Nice!


Fire, I don't know about POR (somehow doesn't get me excited) but I liked CBR so much last year, we'll be back there this december. I had great CM's, love the constant caribbean music and walking along that atmosphere every morning to go and get a drink; great!


It looks like I might be staying at AKV for 4 days before the cruise. If budget allows it (there is a small chance my wheelchair insurance might be a substantial amount cheaper -maybe even 2 nigths deluxe worth!- than I budgetted for. So come my way!) there will be at least 2 other nights at a deluxe added to that. And believe it or not after my previous posting, but the Poly is growing on me after seeing the pics!

 

[Frankiesmom]

Hi all! I just wanted you all to know; or whomever is keeping track LOL- that my sister and her friend (our babysitter) have booked. They are Trini and Devon and have cabin 6585. Went to barnes and nobles today and picked up the birnbaum 2008 DCL book- Just a little help to tide me over! Have a great afternoon/eve all!

 

[goofieslonglostsis]

Welcome aboard Trini and Devon. Seems like they'll be on the same deck as a lot of us. (myself, I'm in 6654)

Looks like we'll definately be adding another cruiser to my stateroom. I just got a call informing me that next week I'll get a visit from the organisation I'll be getting my SD from. They've got an SD they think could work out perfectly for me.

 

[Disney Sweetie]

Hi everyone! Hope that all has been well with you. I have been busy with work, wedding planning and getting ready for the 5 night cruise on the Magic Sept. 1. It has been a busy summer and hard to believe that it is coming to an end fast!

Hello and welcome to all those that have joined over the past few weeks. Only 14 months to go!!

Let me know if I need to add you to the Fish Extender list.

 

[sftnslky]

Hi to all! Haven't checked in in a while; Hope all is well with everyone! We are also planning on doing a 3 day stay @ AKL pre-cruise- the 24th will be my Mom's Bday and she really wants to stay there! My little sister and her friend(our Babysitter) will be booking in the am- They are Trini and Devon- when they know their cabin # I'll post it. Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!

Feeling very stupid right now.. what is AKL?

 

[sftnslky]

Me (34)DW (33)DD1 (10)DD2 (8)DD3 (5)

I was curious if anyone's kids wanted to exchange a few emails with one of my DD's.

Hi my Daughter Macy is 9 and will be 10 3/4 when we sail. She dosen't have her own email account, but she is allowed to use mine. Please PM me if you would like to set it up for them to get to know each other. Off topic I was raised and my sister was born in Fort Worth Tx. Hook em Horns

 

[sftnslky]

Looks like there will be a fair amount of us at WDW before the cruise.

Frankiesmom, sounds like it's becoming a true family trip. Nice!


Fire, I don't know about POR (somehow doesn't get me excited) but I liked CBR so much last year, we'll be back there this december. I had great CM's, love the constant caribbean music and walking along that atmosphere every morning to go and get a drink; great! :

Feeling even MORE stuip..feeling like I need a cheat sheet... So what is POR and CBR?? Thanks in advance.

 

[goofieslonglostsis]

Rebecca, AKL is Animal Kingdom Lodge. POR is Port Orleans Riverside and CBR is Caribbean Beach Resort. As you can see; a lot of us plan on hanging out at WDW before the cruise.

Disney sweetie, summer is coming to an end quickly? Hope not! This has been the first week of summer we've had summer weather instead of constant showers and I hate rain.

 

[Frankiesmom]

goofieslonglostsis- if you don't mind me asking, what is an SD?
I really want to stay @ the Poly or GF pre-cruise- but my mom loves animals- as do I!!! I just love being close to the castle! LOL. So- AKL it is for us! Hopefully in a savannah view- there is just something about watching the animals eat their breakfast while we eat ours! Have a great day all!

 

[goofieslonglostsis]

Frankiesmom, I agree with you. AKL is a great place to stay! It definately is unique in it's own way.

Don't mind you asking at all. I should stop assuming people tend to know what SD stands for. It's a servicedog.

 

[sftnslky]

Rebecca, AKL is Animal Kingdom Lodge. POR is Port Orleans Riverside and CBR is Caribbean Beach Resort. As you can see; a lot of us plan on hanging out at WDW before the cruise.

Thank you so much. We have never been to DW before... We have been to DL many times, but with living in California that isn't a hard thing to do Its funny DH and I have been discussing if we should rebook on board or instead plan a big DW vacation. We keep watching all the Travel channel Disney shows and are starting to get the bug....But I LOVE cruising this one in Sept will be our 8th cruise, 3rd with Disney, and am not sure I want to give up the sea to do just a land vacation yet. We typically try to do a small Mom & Dad only vacation each year, usually in Las Vegas we have a time share there...which is very funny since we don't drink alcohol or gamble at all, but we LOVE the shows, and food......come to think of it thats exactly why we cruise. Have an awesome Thursday all.

 

[Fire14]

For DH and I it's just simplier to fly in and out day before or after cruise as we ususually take early flight in or out and it saves a bit in sanity dept.

 

[sftnslky]

For DH and I it's just simplier to fly in and out day before or after cruise as we ususually take early flight in or out and it saves a bit in sanity dept.

This past June was easy for us since the Magic left out of LA...so we just had a 7 hour drive... Last Sept we did the Western on the Magic and we actually flew down a day & half before. And trust me we needed the recovery time. The flight was over 7 hours and the three hour time diffrence, so we checked in to the hotel late the first night, and had the whole next day to rest then the second day drove to the pier. And due to flight times we have to stay a night after the cruise as well. Last time we stayed at The New Residence Inn....they let us park our rental car for free the whole cruise, and had a shuttle for us to the pier, and the free breakfast is a plus

 

[Frankiesmom]

Goofieslonglostsis- That is so awesome! I can't wait to see your new buddy onboard! I'll bet all the kids get a kick out of that!

 

[Fire14]

This past June was easy for us since the Magic left out of LA...so we just had a 7 hour drive... Last Sept we did the Western on the Magic and we actually flew down a day & half before. And trust me we needed the recovery time. The flight was over 7 hours and the three hour time diffrence, so we checked in to the hotel late the first night, and had the whole next day to rest then the second day drove to the pier. And due to flight times we have to stay a night after the cruise as well. Last time we stayed at The New Residence Inn....they let us park our rental car for free the whole cruise, and had a shuttle for us to the pier, and the free breakfast is a plus

I agree We are on same Time zone as Fl so it's not time adjustment and our flight is only 2.5 hrs if that. Now when we DL I'll be one needing time adjustment course.

 

[goofieslonglostsis]

Rebecca, if you ever get the chance; do WDW. Even just dropping in there before or after the cruise or doing DTD for a couple of hours is worth it. You will never be able to get a glimps of it all, but it'll be enough to make you know for sure you want to be back.

Just like Fire, I'ld have to fly in before the 26th also. The earliest I'ld be arriving at MCO is around 4 pm. Not a good time if you still want to make it to PC. So that would mean flying in on the 25th. However, depending on the airline I'll be flying AMS- FRA and than from Frankfurt straight to MCO. (this would be the carrier of my first choice at the moment) That flight is only once a day. So if I mis my connection, can't fly to MCO untill the next day. Don't want to miss the cruise, so I found myself another great excuse to get to the US days beforehand and what better place than to do that at WDW?

I must say I don't have any problems with the time difference though. (in my case 6 hours) OK, the flight is energy draining (depening on route anywhere from 10-12 hours) but what saves me no matter where I go is to start living in the new timezone as soon as I hit the plane and if need be even the night before flying. (one night without sleep does wonders to get into the new rythm within a day, at least for me)

 

[Crystal_27]

Last time we stayed at The New Residence Inn....they let us park our rental car for free the whole cruise, and had a shuttle for us to the pier, and the free breakfast is a plus

I'll have to remember this. With the price of parking at the terminal, that really is a deal. How was the hotel's shuttle when you got off the ship?

Just like Fire, I'ld have to fly in before the 26th also.

Hmmmmmm, I'm starting to see a possibility of a pre-cruise Dis meet? We, too, are driving down the day before (don't want to take any chances). If there is any interest, I think that we'd have a really fun time!!