September 29, 2007 - Magic

Hi Everyone! Happy Monday! (It is a truly happy monday since it is our last one before vacation for all of us!!) Hope everyone is feeling well!!!

I have a quick question: I have a neighbor who is fish watching while we are gone, they have 2 kids, a girl 12 years old and a boy 10 yrs old. I was wanting to do the autograph pillow case thing for them. do you think they are too old for this???? Maybe I should just stick with a t-shirt for a "thank you" gift????

I LIKE IT! :banana: But maybe you want to ask their Mom and see what she says. If they have favorite Characters you could ask for them to sign or you could get all the male characters on the boy's pillow case and all the female characters on the girl's pillowcase.

:confused: Hmmm....no one ever got me an autographed pillowcase...maybe I will bring one and get it autographed for myself!:rolleyes1

Jan :earsgirl:
 
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DIS Meet : MNSSHP Castle meet on Sept 28 @ 6:30 pm
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VayKayVicky......so sorry about your dd's arm ! Poor thing ! Will she be able to go in the water ?
Also...I see her birthday is Friday and you'll be in the MK that day. The list of us above will also be there. Any possibility of your joining us for a short "hello" before we go on our different ways to the Mickey's Not So Scary party ? Please consider joining us---we can all wish your dd a "happy birthday". :banana:
As for the rides....I see she is 12, so she probably likes the roller coasters ? I'd be concerned with rides like Space Mtn and Big Thunder Mtn Railroad because they sort of toss you around a bit. But just about anything else in the MK should be good.


Hi and thanks for the invite

Not sure if we will still be in the MK at 6:30pm when you guys are meeting (depends on how 3 year old is holding up) but in case we are -where are you guys planning to meet? It's funny- the two rides you mentioned were the ones I was thinking she couldn't go on.
If we are not able to make it ,we have the early dining time on board and plan on asking them to bring out a dessert on the first night we are there so we can sing happy B-day to her and it would be great if you could join in with the celebration. :grouphug:
Looking forward to seeing you all.
 
Not sure if we will still be in the MK at 6:30pm when you guys are meeting (depends on how 3 year old is holding up) but in case we are -where are you guys planning to meet?
Hi again Vicky....
If the little one is still hanging at 6:30pm, we're meeting in front of Cindy's Castle. Hoping we'll see you.
 
I have a neighbor who is fish watching while we are gone, they have 2 kids, a girl 12 years old and a boy 10 yrs old. I was wanting to do the autograph pillow case thing for them. do you think they are too old for this????
Harper,
I know when my kids were that age they would have loved the pillowcases as a gift.

Does anyone remember if there are fireworks that night?
Jan, There was supposed to be fireworks on Pirate Night on our Western cruise in 2004. But, that was the only night it decided to pour rain during our entire 7 nights so they were cancelled. Not sure if they still do them.
 

A couple of you mentioned our Eastern turning into a Western was your worst nightmare ? Really ? Not that I want it to happen, but we really liked our Western itinerary when we did it in 11/04. Like I said, I don't want it to happen, but my worst nightmare would be if the ship stayed out to sea during a hurricane. Or diverted to a less exotic port----like South Carolina as the Magic has done in the past. But going to Mexico or Grand Caymen (out of necessity) wouldn't be too shabby for us. Just wondering why a couple of you don't like the Western ?

We are with you--we enjoyed the Western itinerary. We did the Western in 2002 and since this is our next 7 night cruise we decided to do the Eastern since we only ever did it in 2000.:sail:

Actually, we cruise in the fall as it fits DH's work schedule best and the rates are lower as it is hurricane season. We call our cruises MAGICAL MYSTERY CRUISES. We don't care where we go as long as we are on the Mickey Boat! :boat:

The possibility of diverting is why we book our excursions with DCL instead of with the provider directly. Many people on these boards have said that when they were diverted the provider refunded their money, but DH is concerned that we would be billed even if our ship could not come into port. So, we do what the man feels most comfortable with as he is the one paying the bills.

Have a great evening.
Jan :earsgirl:
 
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Jan, There was supposed to be fireworks on Pirate Night on our Western cruise in 2004. But, that was the only night it decided to pour rain during our entire 7 nights so they were cancelled. Not sure if they still do them.[/QUOTE]

Pirate night is Tuesday as we leave St Maartin. There were fireworks last year.

Chuck
 
Jac - I really hope you and ZA have a great pic for pirate night too! We usually don't luck out with pictures but every so often you get a keeper! HaHa! It seems there are so many "keepers" in Shutters, which is a good thing, but oh so bad for the pocketbook!!! :lmao: So, as "Scar" would say "Be Prepared"! :simba:

I don't generally like pictures I'm in so that's why I'm hoping for something good. And I'm already preparing to buy the large Shutter's package and hope for the best!!!

Wahahahaha :laughing: I don't have anything else to do but freak out. I hope and pray that it goes away too. pixiedust:

The offer still stands for you to come out here and do my packing!!!

Oh, and yes, we'll be leaving DD in the club whle we venture over to the adult beach. We won't stay there all day. DS is going to be on the Wild Side excursion until 1. So, I figure we'll leave her with the club in the AM, take some alone time and then gather together for lunch and a few hours together on Castaway!

Hope all the kiddos are feeling better really soon!!:grouphug: Sending them a hug and pixie dust!pixiedust: I hate to fly with clogged ears or a head cold:headache: It makes for a miserable trip!:sad2:

Thank you!!! DH took DD to the doctor today and she started her meds. We also got her some Benadryl for the plane ride (and our sanity)! Has anyone seen the new Benadryl Perfect Measure? It's going to be so great to have those on the plane!!! Less mess!!!

I feel like we have already made life long friends...and we have't even officially met each other! All I can say is, WE ARE ALL GOING TO HAVE SO MUCH FUN!!!!! -Tracy

I feel the same!! :grouphug:

Dh really is a great guy. He just doesn't really get into dressing up and such. He is also worried about the cost of the excursions,
Thanks in advance.

I don't think your DH sounds any different than my DH and some of the other DH's and even DW's on here! My DH is wearing a button down dress shirt and black slacks for formal night. He's not thrilled with having to dress for dinner every night but he likes to eat!!

We're not doing any planned excursions either. At one island, we're going to take a taxi to a beach and chill. On another, we're going to shop a little. You can still have a good time and stay within a budget, I believe.

Yes the TSA stuff is annoying at times, but we have been spoiled in the US.

I would rather be inconvenienced at the beginning of a flight than to worry that my kids will be planning my funeral.

Off my soapbox
Jan

Couldn't agree more. :thumbsup2 I would dawn a hospital gown and sockies if that is what it boiled down to for my safety and the safety of others. I just wish it was a little more clear as to what you can and cannot bring. We're going with the safe side and not bringing it and just buying it on the other side (Florida)!

I think it will be a Thursday packing for us...

We're packing Thursday, as well! It will be crazy here Thursday but fun! And hopefully I won't have to keep the Weather Channel on! pixiedust: and prayers!!!

I have a quick question: I have a neighbor who is fish watching while we are gone, they have 2 kids, a girl 12 years old and a boy 10 yrs old. I was wanting to do the autograph pillow case thing for them. do you think they are too old for this???? Maybe I should just stick with a t-shirt for a "thank you" gift????

They might be too old. Are they huge Disney fans? I'd go with a t-shirt to be on the safe side. :thumbsup2
 
DS is going to be on the Wild Side excursion until 1.
JD....my ds did this in Nov 2004 and loved it. Make sure you load the sunscreen on him though. My son came back red as a lobster and he had sunscreen on----but he didn't reapply !!!!
 
JD....my ds did this in Nov 2004 and loved it. Make sure you load the sunscreen on him though. My son came back red as a lobster and he had sunscreen on----but he didn't reapply !!!!

Thanks for the tip. I'll remember to send him with sunscreen. :thumbsup2 Maybe he can find some cutie girl to spray it on him! :rotfl2:
 
:thumbsup2 See you all when I see you,
We leave for OKW at 05:30am tomorrow...Leave okw on friday for marriott at Cocoa beach.... see you all in therminal on Saturday..:yay: :woohoo: :cheer2: :cheer2: :banana:

gg and crew
 
:thumbsup2 See you all when I see you,
We leave for OKW at 05:30am tomorrow...Leave okw on friday for marriott at Cocoa beach.... see you all in therminal on Saturday..:yay: :woohoo: :cheer2: :cheer2: :banana:

gg and crew

Bye GG!!!!! Have a safe trip and wonderful vacation!!! See you Saturday in the terminal!! Do you carry around your own poles to designate where the line begins for pictures with GG? Do you have your own CM that follows you around for crowd control??? ;)
 
:thumbsup2 See you all when I see you,
We leave for OKW at 05:30am tomorrow...Leave okw on friday for marriott at Cocoa beach.... see you all in therminal on Saturday..:yay: :woohoo: :cheer2: :cheer2: :banana:

gg and crew

Have a safe trip see you on the Magic!

We are with you--we enjoyed the Western itinerary. We did the Western in 2002 and since this is our next 7 night cruise we decided to do the Eastern since we only ever did it in 2000.:sail:

Actually, we cruise in the fall as it fits DH's work schedule best and the rates are lower as it is hurricane season. We call our cruises MAGICAL MYSTERY CRUISES. We don't care where we go as long as we are on the Mickey Boat! :boat:

The possibility of diverting is why we book our excursions with DCL instead of with the provider directly. Many people on these boards have said that when they were diverted the provider refunded their money, but DH is concerned that we would be billed even if our ship could not come into port. So, we do what the man feels most comfortable with as he is the one paying the bills.

Have a great evening.
Jan :earsgirl:

I am one of the Western is my worst nightmare only because I have been to Mexico and Grand Cayman 2x each, I would probably just stay on the ship! :banana: Have to say I wouldn't mind Key West though!:goodvibes :mickeyjum As long as we stop at CC though I will be happy afterall we are cruising with the mouse!
 
OK, good. We are on the same tack.:thumbsup2
We give a larger tip when the service is special and I keep a running LIST of special actions that I write on the comment cards. If there is not enough space, I write in the margins:rotfl:

We have never skipped tipping anyone....
but ....
One cruise the Assistant Server was QUICK to refill the wine glasses but SLOW to fill the water glasses. We had told her up front that we were all big water drinkers.
and....
The Head Server for our section had promised a special dessert (made according to my recipe as had been done on a previous MAGIC cruise) and that it would be dessert for DH's birthday. Each night there was another excuse as to why it was not ready.
finally...
I spoke to the Restaurant Manager who had been our Head Server for the cruise where my recipe had been made. He got it taken care of the NEXT night!
so...
We took $2.50 out of the suggested tip for the Assistant Server and the Head Server to give a $5 to the Restaurant Manager--a non-tipped position. When he protested we explained why--he had made the special event happen. We also told him where we had gotten the $5. He agreed that a slight decrease in tip would be a better lesson for them than if they got nothing.

We also gave good comments on the comment card about our Server and recently learned that he is now a Head Server! We liked HIM--he did his job and the Assistant Server's job.

Jan :earsgirl:


I definately agree about extra tips for good service! :) We just are bringing along candy as an extra, it does not replace the extra tip! Also my sister had heard that the Kids Club CMs were not allowed to accept cash:confused3 , if they are she would rather give it to them that way! Great idea about keeping a running list of the special actions!:thumbsup2
 
Hi Lori! I PM'd you. I counted 47 as of tonight.

Re: Candies/chocolates for the CM's.. I'm buying them for those who can't accept cash as tip. I've read somewhere that the CMs at the clubs can't.. so I guess I'll be buying chocolates or candies. Of course for the ones who can receive cash as tip... extra.. if they DESERVED it :flower3:

We're flying out THURSDAY!!!!! I just have to clean the house tomorrow so that when I come back from my long vacation.. my mind will still be "peaceful" coming in to a clean house :cloud9: It's just something I always do when we vacation.

Sweet dreams everyone!

Gr00vyChc :hippie:
 
Maybe he can find some cutie girl to spray it on him!
Oh JD...I can assure you he will ! My ds had a bevy of cuties following him around.....lol

GrumyGramps ! Have a safe trip down to WDW ! We love OKW ! Have fun at the resort :)
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What a great picture! I can't wait to see everyone in their pirate gear!!! I feel like we have already made life long friends...and we have't even officially met each other! All I can say is, WE ARE ALL GOING TO HAVE SO MUCH FUN!!!!!:banana: :dance3: :woohoo: :beach: :rockband: party:

-Tracy

I totally agree with you!:yay: I vote to keep this thread going after we return!!!:dance3: Anybody else in!:goodvibes
 
I'm in....it'll be cool reading about all of our experiences and adventures on the vacation. Our first day back home will Mon, Oct 8.....so I'll be sure to check in then.
 
We're flying out THURSDAY!!!!! I just have to clean the house tomorrow so that when I come back from my long vacation.. my mind will still be "peaceful" coming in to a clean house :cloud9: It's just something I always do when we vacation.

I like to come home to a somewhat clean house, as well. I know it's not going to be spotless because I don't have that kind of time. But as long as it doesn't look like a tornado hit it, I'll be so happy!!!

Oh JD...I can assure you he will ! My ds had a bevy of cuties following him around.....lol

Hmm...I'm not sure how I feel about that. :rolleyes1 I'm thinking of Love Boat and Fantasy Island and I'm not sure I'm ready for DS to have such memories! :confused: :rotfl2:

I totally agree with you!:yay: I vote to keep this thread going after we return!!!:dance3: Anybody else in!:goodvibes

:thumbsup2 Me too!!! Can't wait to read everyones TR's!!! :woohoo:

I'm in....it'll be cool reading about all of our experiences and adventures on the vacation. Our first day back home will Mon, Oct 8.....so I'll be sure to check in then.

We get back Sunday, the 7th. The addicted one that I am, I'll probably log in to see if anyone else is back and posting. popcorn:: Even my co-workers have come to terms with my addiction and when I talk about "my friends" they usually add, "From the computer?" :lmao: :surfweb:
 
I like to come home to a somewhat clean house, as well. I know it's not going to be spotless because I don't have that kind of time. But as long as it doesn't look like a tornado hit it, I'll be so happy!!!



Hmm...I'm not sure how I feel about that. :rolleyes1 I'm thinking of Love Boat and Fantasy Island and I'm not sure I'm ready for DS to have such memories! :confused: :rotfl2:



:thumbsup2 Me too!!! Can't wait to read everyones TR's!!! :woohoo:



We get back Sunday, the 7th. The addicted one that I am, I'll probably log in to see if anyone else is back and posting. popcorn:: Even my co-workers have come to terms with my addiction and when I talk about "my friends" they usually add, "From the computer?" :lmao: :surfweb:


We don't get back until monday night the 8th but I will be on my computer sometime on the 9th!!:dance3:
 

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