September 4th (2004) Disney Magic Cruise List

[rae519]

Have you packed yet?

We just rearranged furniture in the house and I got the suitcases out of the garage attic. We should start packing shortly!!!

Remember the SEA SAFE lotion!

Also, we decided to join Paul and Kaye for not only the Bacardi/Old Town tour but the St. Thomas Island tour. Just hope that the temperatures and Mother Nature is cooperative!

Rae

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Haven't started packing yet. Although, I've started to make a list of things I need to get and do before we leave. With the summer semester winding down and the preparations rolling for the fall semester, these next few weeks are going to FLY BY!

Before you know it, we'll be CRUISIN DISNEY!

 

[paulmc80]

Packing? Oh boy!

I need to purchase a new 26" suitcase. Debating which brand to get. Such difficult decisions! lol

 

[pogopossum]

paul,

only advice i can give is, i had to take dw's 26" atlantic in for handle work, (warranty, thankfully), and the luggage guy told me to stick to name brand, (atlantic, samsonite, etc.), because the service centers usually have parts and can get parts for them easier than off brands. he did show me the new samsonite silhouette 8, nice stuff, and he said they are better than they used to be. but it is always good to get new stuff to break in on a great trip like dcl. we just did the tax free days sales yesterday to get wardrobe for the trip. lots of fun, good bargains, too.

 

[Doctor P]

CRSDSNY,

We didn't book on points this time, either. So, if we don't get an invitation in our stateroom we will just show up at the time it says in the Navigator. Last time we cruised, there were over 400 DVC members on board--they had to split the reception into two different groups/times (back to back).

I called about our documents today and they said they were sent out by UPS on Thursday, so we should have them by Monday or Tuesday at the latest. Keeping our fingers crossed for an upgrade, perhaps??? Throw some Pixie Dust our way, please!!

 

[ganurse]

well, we booked the Reas pkg and I am really excited. I have talked to Sue Ellen from dreams unlimited and she has been really helpful in figuring out times for Palo, brunch, tea and the spa stuff. I think we are going to skip the tea as we are not really into that stuff. I hope we get our documents. When I called DU friday, they said many people dont get their documents until 2 weeks before the cruise. So we will see, whats included in the documents?

 

[paulmc80]

Let's see .. Our documents came with:

1 Disney Cruise Line Gifts brochure. This has the stateroom gifts you can order.

1 Booklet titled "Passport to Disney Magic."

1 Notice printed on very bright orange card stock titled "Important Immigration Documentation Reminder"

1 Flyer advertising Castaway Cay excursions.

1 Formalwear brochure

2 Government of the Bahamas Immigration Arrival/Departure Card. One for each of us to complete since there are only two booked on our reservation.

2 "Your Travel Booklet." One for each of use since there are only two on our reservation. This looks like a payment coupon booklet you might have had for a car or mortgage loan. (I'm not sure if payment booklets are still used any longer, so don't laugh because I'm old enough to remember these.) The booklet contains the items below:
Your "Mailing Information"
Vacation Itinerary
Sailing Itinerary
Important Messages
Important Messages Continued
Cruise Information
Gratuity Guidelines Information
Ground Transfer Information
Two luggage tags for you to tear out and put on your checked bags
Transfer Purchase Option
Form to complete for minors traveling without their parents
Payment Authorization Form
Cruise Embarkation Form
Departure Information Card
Cruise and Airline Contracts.

1 Thin card board box that looks like a footlocker with all the stuff above inside. If you read the inside flap of this box you'll see "Helpful Tips." This basically outlines items of importance to complete in "Your Travel Booklet," such as:
- Embarkation Forms, including emergeency contacts
- Cruise Contract
- Payment Authorization Form (1 per stateroom


I think that is about all we have usually gotten with our documents. Did I miss anything or anyone else get different stuff?

 

[Samsara]

Sounds like a pretty complete list to me!

 

[paulmc80]

Did it show that I was going through my docs item by item when I typed that up or what? LOL

 

[Samsara]

A little.

 

[ganurse]

thanks so much...im at work right now but i cant believe you guys are still awake..hopefully i will get them this week

amy

 

[paulmc80]

Actually, I have an excuse for being up. Its not late at all here where I am. Right now its only 10:30p.m., and that's still Saturday, August 7, 2004.

 

[ganurse]

IM READY TO GO HOME AND GO TO BED AND HAVE DISNEY DREAMS!!! I CANT WAIT FOR SEPT TO GET HERE

 

[rae519]

Originally posted by paulmc80
Did it show that I was going through my docs item by item when I typed that up or what? LOL

You have too much time on your hands. Or as Captain Jack Sparrow would say, "Mate, you have to find yourself a girl. OR perhaps you have found one but are incapable of wooing same."

Seems distance is making you take more than cold showers this time around, dear friend.

Rae

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by Doctor P
CRSDSNY,

We didn't book on points this time, either. So, if we don't get an invitation in our stateroom we will just show up at the time it says in the Navigator. Last time we cruised, there were over 400 DVC members on board--they had to split the reception into two different groups/times (back to back).

I called about our documents today and they said they were sent out by UPS on Thursday, so we should have them by Monday or Tuesday at the latest. Keeping our fingers crossed for an upgrade, perhaps??? Throw some Pixie Dust our way, please!!

I can't believe the DVC reception was that large! I wonder as far as ratio is concernded, how many of those members booked on points vs. cash. Interesting......I would guess more people booked on cash.

I'll keep my fingers crossed for upgrades! We didn't get our docs yet so I'm hoping that is why!

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Originally posted by paulmc80
Did it show that I was going through my docs item by item when I typed that up or what? LOL

Boy, for a minute there, I thought you memorized that list! LOL
You are very thorough and helpful in building the anticipation of us 'doc-less' folks!

 

[Samsara]

Originally posted by paulmc80
Actually, I have an excuse for being up. Its not late at all here where I am. Right now its only 10:30p.m., and that's still Saturday, August 7, 2004.

OK, OK... I actually have no excuse for being up so late last night. It was 2:40 A.M. when I posted my last post before going to bed. My sleeping habits leave a lot to be desired!!!!!

I guess I'll be the only one roaming the ship at 3:00 A.M. in the morning!

 

[Samsara]

Hi all!

We've just added new cruisers to the Disney Magic September 4th Cruise List at <a href=http://www.threecircles.net>ThreeCircles.net</a>!

 

[paulmc80]

That list of cruisers sure is growing!

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Our countdown clocks are looking better and better every day!