September 29, 2012 - Ropin' Some Magic in the Western Caribbean

[jpglisson]

I put a hold on our mail. Don't forget to hold the newspaper if you get it.

I also checked with T-Mobile our cell phone carrier about rates. YIKES! $1.29 per minute. Needless to say, I won't be accepting or making calls while on the cruise. And I read somewhere that internet service is spendy too, which is fine because I don't plan on doing much of anything except relaxing and having a good time.

 

[Mayakad]

Piper! I can't send you PM but we don't have room numbers yet. Hope to get them this week, did anyone else already got theirs?

 

[Belle6000]

I put a hold on our mail. Don't forget to hold the newspaper if you get it.

I also checked with T-Mobile our cell phone carrier about rates. YIKES! $1.29 per minute. Needless to say, I won't be accepting or making calls while on the cruise. And I read somewhere that internet service is spendy too, which is fine because I don't plan on doing much of anything except relaxing and having a good time.

I also call our credit card company and tell them we will be out of the country so they don't deny charges that seem fraudulent. I've had my card stolen a couple of times so they have high alerts on my acct.

We turn the cell phones off when we get on board! 7 days of no interruptions.

 

[kpaulson]

I put a hold on our mail. Don't forget to hold the newspaper if you get it.

I also checked with T-Mobile our cell phone carrier about rates. YIKES! $1.29 per minute. Needless to say, I won't be accepting or making calls while on the cruise. And I read somewhere that internet service is spendy too, which is fine because I don't plan on doing much of anything except relaxing and having a good time.

I want your plan!!! Ours is $2.49 while on the boat, $1.99 in GC, and $.99 in Mexico...it is also .50 to send a text message ANYWHERE, and .05 to receive one...I can't turn off my phone as husband is staying home and his uncle is very very very ill...but at least I can turn off roaming I really hate Verizon by the way

 

[jpglisson]

I also call our credit card company and tell them we will be out of the country so they don't deny charges that seem fraudulent. I've had my card stolen a couple of times so they have high alerts on my acct.

We turn the cell phones off when we get on board! 7 days of no interruptions.

Thanks for the reminder about the credit card. It can be a real pain if you want to charge something and you can't.

 

[IllyzMomma]

Champagne Girls "Beauties and the Beasts Event".I am making the final arrangements with Disney for our event. It is confirmed to be held on the first sea day, Sept. 30 @ 3:00pm. It will be the OPEN BAR .. I will be including everyone that has put a yes next to the Champagne tasting or the open bar so IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO DO THE OPEN BAR then please make a note of it on the sign up sheet or remove your name if you do not want to participate.

LADIES PLEASE WEAR YOUR TIARAS AND PINK BOAS.

Here is the info Disney sent me on it.

Your room will be charged $13.25 and it will include the following

Premium Bar: $13.25
($2.12 service charge included)
Vodka: Absolut, Smirnoff ~ Rum: Bacardi, Captain Morgan, Parrot Bay ~ Gin: Beefeater, Tangueray ~ Whiskey/Bourbon: Canadian Club, Seagrams VO, Jack Daniel ~ Tequila: Cuervo Gold ~ Cognac: Courvoisier VS, Hennessy VS ~ Wines: White/Santa Carolina Chardonnay Red/Santa Carolina Merlot & Brancott Pinot Noir; Blush/Beringer White Zinfandel ~ Beer: Budweiser, Bud Light, Corona, Heineken,
Michelob Ultra, Samuel Adams, Newcastle Brown

All you can drink during that hour. Wear your tiaras and pink boas.
So far we do not have enough signed up for the tastings.... so we will plan on this open bar event.

My husband and I are interested... But, our 4 year old is always with us... is it a problem is she comes with us? Or is it adults only?

 

[Phelpsie70]

Piper! I can't send you PM but we don't have room numbers yet. Hope to get them this week, did anyone else already got theirs?

We've had ours a while now and we had a guarantee room. Did you check your reservation online? that's how i found out our room, it showed up on our reservation one day when i had logged in to look at something else.

 

[Phelpsie70]

I also call our credit card company and tell them we will be out of the country so they don't deny charges that seem fraudulent. I've had my card stolen a couple of times so they have high alerts on my acct.

We turn the cell phones off when we get on board! 7 days of no interruptions.

We have the Chase Disney Visa and if you have online account access you can put in a travel notice online rather than calling.

 

[TxMermaid1]

My husband and I are interested... But, our 4 year old is always with us... is it a problem is she comes with us? Or is it adults only?

Aren't you going to let her go to her labs and play? My grandchildren LOVED their labs when they were that age and still do. They have so much for them to do and the Counselors are so good with them.

I'm not sure about them being allowed at the function. I guess it depends on the venue. I can check with Disney if you want.

 

[TxMermaid1]

CHAMPAGNE GIRL'S BEAUTIES AND THE BEASTS EVENT

Don't miss out on one of the funnest events we do. Pink boas and tiaras for the ladies.. but if you don't have one... come anyway it is not required.

We still need a couple more ladies and gents to join us... We have gotten a great deal from Disney to have an Open Bar for only $13.25. The Open Bar includes all you can drink during the 1 hour event. The event lasts an hour and will be on the first sea day... 9/30 @ 3:00PM
There will be lots of fun to be had.... so take a break and come relax and party with us.....

Calling all Beauties... Grab your beast and come join us for an hour of fun and merriment. Don't forget those boas and tiaras..... don't have one? No worries... come anyway.

I need a couple more people to sign up so I can send the names to Disney.... Who wants to join us?

 

[jpglisson]

We've had ours a while now and we had a guarantee room. Did you check your reservation online? that's how i found out our room, it showed up on our reservation one day when i had logged in to look at something else.

I chose our cabin when I made our reservations. I just hope I chose a good one.

 

[jpglisson]

DH looked up sunrise and set as well as the moon. Hopefully we'll have clear skies because we will have a full moon at sea!

Date Location Sunrise Sunset Moonset Moonrise Illuminated
9/29 Galveston 7:12am 7:05pm 6:42am 6:44pm 99%*
9/30 At Sea 6:53am 6:51pm 7:13am 7:09pm 100%
10/1 At Sea 6:39am 6:35pm 7:50am 7:33pm 98%
10/2 Grand Cayman 7:17am 6:12pm 8:17am 7:35pm 96%
10/3 Costa Maya 6:39am 6:32pm 9:32am 8:57pm 91%
10/4 Cozumel 6:40am 6:33pm 10:23am 9:42pm 84%
10/5 At Sea 6:64am 6:46pm 11:26am 10:45pm 76%

*Full moon at 10:19pm on September 29th

Hope the chart above works. It certainly looks like we should have some pretty evenings though.

 

[Phelpsie70]

DH looked up sunrise and set as well as the moon. Hopefully we'll have clear skies because we will have a full moon at sea!

It certainly looks like we should have some pretty evenings though.

Very cool, thanks for posting this!

 

[jenandjuice]

Very cool, thanks for posting this!

ditto!!

 

[Piper]

DH looked up sunrise and set as well as the moon. Hopefully we'll have clear skies because we will have a full moon at sea!

Date Location Sunrise Sunset Moonset Moonrise Illuminated
9/29 Galveston 7:12am 7:05pm 6:42am 6:44pm 99%*
9/30 At Sea 6:53am 6:51pm 7:13am 7:09pm 100%
10/1 At Sea 6:39am 6:35pm 7:50am 7:33pm 98%
10/2 Grand Cayman 7:17am 6:12pm 8:17am 7:35pm 96%
10/3 Costa Maya 6:39am 6:32pm 9:32am 8:57pm 91%
10/4 Cozumel 6:40am 6:33pm 10:23am 9:42pm 84%
10/5 At Sea 6:64am 6:46pm 11:26am 10:45pm 76%

*Full moon at 10:19pm on September 29th

Hope the chart above works. It certainly looks like we should have some pretty evenings though.

I'm looking forward to sitting on my veranda and enjoying the evening!

 

[Milio99]

DH and I just signed up for beauties and beasts! I doubt I'll dress up though, too girly for me. I never wanted to be a princess as a little girl, always wanted to be a cowboy. That's probably why I moved to Texas.

Got a lot done today while the boys were at school! Finished a few more FE gifts. I'm going to crank out a lot more tomorrow and Thursday since I don't work those days. I've got all the kids gifts done and most of the adult males. Just need to finish the adult women. Can't believe it's just right around the corner!!

 

[TxMermaid1]

DH and I just signed up for beauties and beasts! I doubt I'll dress up though, too girly for me. I never wanted to be a princess as a little girl, always wanted to be a cowboy. That's probably why I moved to Texas.

Got a lot done today while the boys were at school! Finished a few more FE gifts. I'm going out crank out a lot more tomorrow and Thursday since I don't work those days. I've got all the kids gifts done and most of the adult males. Just need to finish the adult women. Can't believe it's just right around the corner!!

So glad you are joining us for the Beauties and the Beasts... know what you mean about the girly stuff.... they do have cowboy hats with tiaras in the front... My grand daughter has one...

Let's see.. I am visualizing you coming in wearing a cowboy hat with the tiara in the front and I rope wrapped around you like a boa....

I am a born Texan and love being a cowgirl at heart too....

 

[SeeJennyCruise]

DH looked up sunrise and set as well as the moon. Hopefully we'll have clear skies because we will have a full moon at sea!

Date Location Sunrise Sunset Moonset Moonrise Illuminated
9/29 Galveston 7:12am 7:05pm 6:42am 6:44pm 99%*
9/30 At Sea 6:53am 6:51pm 7:13am 7:09pm 100%
10/1 At Sea 6:39am 6:35pm 7:50am 7:33pm 98%
10/2 Grand Cayman 7:17am 6:12pm 8:17am 7:35pm 96%
10/3 Costa Maya 6:39am 6:32pm 9:32am 8:57pm 91%
10/4 Cozumel 6:40am 6:33pm 10:23am 9:42pm 84%
10/5 At Sea 6:64am 6:46pm 11:26am 10:45pm 76%

*Full moon at 10:19pm on September 29th

Hope the chart above works. It certainly looks like we should have some pretty evenings though.

Full moon on the first night. That's great! Thanks for sharing

 

[jpglisson]

Any idea on which movies they will show on board? My dd is hoping for Brave and Toy Story 3D. I would love to see Cinderella on a big screen.

Is it really only 19 days???

I still have a lot to do. Silly housework keeps getting in the way...or maybe I spend too much time in front of the computer looking for more tips for cruising.

 

[SeeJennyCruise]

Any idea on which movies they will show on board? My dd is hoping for Brave and Toy Story 3D. I would love to see Cinderella on a big screen.
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Per reservations at DCL, the following movies will be in rotation during our week:

Toy Story in 3D
Tangled in 3D
The Muppets
John Carter
Chimpanzee
Reel Steel
People Like Us
The Avengers
Brave
The Odd Life of Timothy Green (premiering 08.15.12, so good chance it will be on board).

I think I'm going to pack the 3D glasses from the theater at home, as they are more comfortable than the ones we used aboard the Wonder last year.

Dining:

1st night: Casual
2nd night: Formal
3rd night: Casual
4th night: Pirate
5th night: Casual
6th night: Semi-Formal
7th night: Casual


Aloha!

Thought I would repost an excerpt from Dianna's post #354 that had some great info and answers your questions about the movies.