Surprise! We're NOT going to Disney! 9/18-9/25 <<Update 3/24 Page 21>>

You're on a boat!
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(hope you know what I'm talking about! LOL)

Doh! on forgetting the alcohol.
It wasn't that big of a deal. We actually didn't drink that much. There wasn't enough time!

I can't see the video (network at work is acting up today) but I'm sure the kids were very excited! Congrats on pulling off the surprise. Poor Gabby getting scared of Donald.
It's always funny seeing their reaction. Sometimes it's not what you think it should be. :rotfl:

Can't wait to hear more!

Jill in CO
I popped over to the Dining boards cuz I wanted to find out some info on V&A. I saw you answered some people's questions. I read the current prices of the regular dining room and I was wondering if the regular room costs $150pp, what does the chef's table cost? :scared:




Poor Gabby being scared of Donald.
Yea, she didn't care for him too much.

I love the video. Ana I don't want to go a cruise I want to go to Disney :rotfl: and Christopher just smiling for the camera love it! :thumbsup2
All Juliana wanted to do was goto Disney.. :rotfl:

Christopher was just talking gibberish. He was really excited. :goodvibes
 
Loving it Tim!! The only ship I haven't gone on is the Dream
:welcome: Thanks for reading!

Our DCL lineup consists to the Magic and now the Dream. I wouldn't mind cruising on the other 2. :goodvibes



too much to comment on! Mind BLOWN!
Oh no! Hope you are OK! :rotfl2:

Disappearing for days at a time.. Yeah - i will go on a hiatus once in a while too! :thumbsup2
The reason Kathy brought it up is that I do go AWOL for weeks or months at a time during my busy season... May & June mostly. She likes to bust my chops... :faint:

The VIDEO! They are so stinkin cute! and excited! Poor kids and no dollar store! :lmao:
Juliana is a trip. She wants a $1 bucket. I just told the kid she was going on a $2K+ cruise. :badpc:

You can see the packed car too! holy cow. your a tetris MASTER! :crowded: Thanks - now that music is stuck in my head...
Good thing I didn't need to see out of the back window. :rotfl:

Poor sap who had to unload you car! ;) just kidding. No alcohol. I have no words for this..
The guy might of thought we were driving a clown car. But instead of clowns getting out (keep your comments to yourself Kathy) it was the never-ending stream of luggage. :scared:

M&G with Donald. How sweet was that?!?!
It was prefect timing. ::yes::

BOARDING #2! what luck!!!! it's SO BEAUTIFUL! I'm so excited to see this all come to life! the boat is absolutely gorgeous! HALLOWEEN FUN!!!

cannot wait to see the trip unfold!
Honestly, besides the atrium and the window clings, there wasn't much other that was decorated. :confused3
 
Great update, Tim.

I can't believe you forgot the booze! :sad:

Christopher sounds a lot like our Markie...it was a nightmare sleeping with that kid.

I can't believe Juliana was disappointed in not going to the Dollar Store. :lmao::lmao::lmao: But then she also wanted to go to DISNEY!

Great pics with Donald...especially him leading Christopher to the spot. Poor Gabby...she really didn't like those characters at all. :worried:

It would have been a great family photo if she wasn't crying. But the second family picture, at least Gabby isn't crying...just looking up.

Can't wait to see what you guys do first.
 

Great update, Tim.

I can't believe you forgot the booze! :sad:
Yea, I know. What cha gonna do? Just pay double on board. :lmao:

Christopher sounds a lot like our Markie...it was a nightmare sleeping with that kid.
It wasn't that enjoyable. Thank goodness I had a little buzz when I went to bed, I probably didn't feel as much. :lmao:

I can't believe Juliana was disappointed in not going to the Dollar Store. :lmao::lmao::lmao: But then she also wanted to go to DISNEY!
I think she was actually a little sad we weren't going to Disney. :worried:

Great pics with Donald...especially him leading Christopher to the spot. Poor Gabby...she really didn't like those characters at all. :worried:
Nope, she hated Donald. Glad We had a bunch of character dining planned when we got to WDW. :badpc::badpc:

It would have been a great family photo if she wasn't crying. But the second family picture, at least Gabby isn't crying...just looking up.
I have another one of her looking but Christopher is looking away. I've accepted the fact that I can't get them all looking at the same time. :confused3



Can't wait to see what you guys do first.
I already told you... LUNCH! popcorn::
 
Christopher is a restless sleeper. He slept in between me & Melody and I work up numerous times with either a knee in my back, arm on my neck, his head on my head, or a foot somewhere I rather not talk about.

“Those aren’t pillows!”


The cousins had to get ready for school & work.

Bad to be them that morning.


The story was while the kids were headed to school, we were going to go to the beach for the day. It seemed logical and Juliana never questioned it except for one time when she asked if we were sleeping over her cousin's house that night. We couldn't lie and told them that we were going to relax on the beach for a few days…

Good cover…
You just didn’t mention exactly which beach, so technically there’s no deception here.


When I was getting on the highway I remembered that we left the alcohol we were going to bring with us back at the house.

“Why is the rum always gone?”

Apparently because Tim forgot to pack it.


I didn't think it was a big deal since we could just get some at a store before we got to the ship.

It’ll be a good bit pricier if you don’t


We put it on speaker and handed it to Juliana......

http://vid391.photobucket.com/albums...psxjyod0ke.mp4

(It won't let me imbed the video... click on the link to see the video)

That’s Nice…





Oh, and here’s a trick for simulating an imbedded video on the boards:


{url= http:**video-URL**}{IMG}http:**image-URL**{/IMG}{/url}

Just replace “{“ and “}” with “[“ and “]”, plug in the URLs for the Youtube link and the link address for one of your pictures and then folks can just click on the image and it will take them to the video.

I’ve even been known take a screen-shot of the youtube app for said video to use as the picture so that it appears like an imbedded video.






You gotta love Juliana getting mad at the end because we weren't going to the Dollar Store…

I know I hate it when I’m not allowed to go to the dollar store. :lmao:



Oh how wish I was back on a DCL ship right now…


The line wasn't very long and before we knew it, all our documents were verified and we received our boarding group- #2!

Whoa! Nice grab there. The best we’ve ever gotten was group #9


Pluto had to go but Donald took his place. He came right over and grabbed the kids hands and walked them to the picture spot.

Well, the Dream is Donald’s ship.
And good for him in keeping his temper in check and making the young’ens feel at home.


Gabby was not happy. She did not like Donald at all.


Too bad. Do you figure it was just the scale and unfamiliarity of the character in general, or might a different one have been more to her liking? Infants can be hard to read at times and I’m just basically curious here.


That’s a right good shot there.


Our ship was decorated for Halloween and was one of the first Halloween On The High Seas cruises.

Extra Magic.

We’ve not yet been able to get aboard one of the ships during the holidays, but everyone’s pictures show me that they do a wonderful a job with the décor as you’d expect from anything with the Disney name attached to it.


Off to a great start
We have a cruise planned for May of next year and I’m lookin’ forward to seeing everything y’all get into. It’ll just keep adding on to our excitement
 
Christopher is a restless sleeper.

Having met him, I find this statement absolutely shocking.

We should of just went inside to eat but I guess 'someone' was a little too excited to get to the 'beach' and thought this would be quicker.

Melody?:confused3

When I was getting on the highway I remembered that we left the alcohol we were going to bring with us back at the house.

Now I need to go find that NOOOO button you put on my TR.

Think they were a bit excited?

Definitely maybe!:thumbsup2

Gabby was not happy. She did not like Donald at all. Donald even tried to play with her to make her feel better which pretty much backfired and made her more upset.

D'oh. He'll blame Mickey later.

Family shot w/ crying baby.

Melody & I got out of the picture so Juliana & Christopher could get a picture with Donald. Donald thought it was a good idea to use the kids heads as arm rests.

Well, sure.:thumbsup2

Could we get a picture of the 3 kids sitting still? Ummm guess not.

It will happen someday. It's like searching for the Holy Grail.
 
“Those aren’t pillows!”
:rotfl2::rotfl2:

Love that movie!

Bad to be them that morning.
It was and I think they were feeling a little sad. They were waiting to see if a FL resident rate came out for the cruise and it never did. They are a family of 6 so it was gonna be a bit expensive for them.

Good cover…
You just didn’t mention exactly which beach, so technically there’s no deception here.
:beach:

“Why is the rum always gone?”

Apparently because Tim forgot to pack it.
Usually it is because I drank it all. :rolleyes1

It’ll be a good bit pricier if you don’t
It was but I didn't drink that much on the ship. I didn't even get a drink when I got on. First drop of alcohol was with dinner. :scared1:

Wow... I can't believe I just wrote that. :sad2:

Oh, and here’s a trick for simulating an imbedded video on the boards:


{url= http:**video-URL**}{IMG}http:**image-URL**{/IMG}{/url}

Just replace “{“ and “}” with “[“ and “]”, plug in the URLs for the Youtube link and the link address for one of your pictures and then folks can just click on the image and it will take them to the video.

I’ve even been known take a screen-shot of the youtube app for said video to use as the picture so that it appears like an imbedded video.
Thanks for the tip. I uploaded the video to photo bucket and I've been able to imbed it in the past with a picture you just click on. It's not working for some reason. I'm going to try your way and see if I can get it to work. Thanks! :thumbsup2

I got it to work that way! Now I just need to find a different picture to put on there. Thanks again!

I know I hate it when I’m not allowed to go to the dollar store. :lmao:
I can't stand the place. {insert head banging wall smilie here}

Oh how wish I was back on a DCL ship right now…
You and me both. You know what? Let's go right now. I'll buy you a drink on board!

Whoa! Nice grab there. The best we’ve ever gotten was group #9
It helped that we were already in Florida for a day and just over an hour away from the port. Getting to appointments, shows, characters, etc. early was NOT a theme of this cruise. :rolleyes1

Well, the Dream is Donald’s ship.
And good for him in keeping his temper in check and making the young’ens feel at home.
Don't get me wrong... we love Donald. But just like Pluto a tad more. ;)

Too bad. Do you figure it was just the scale and unfamiliarity of the character in general, or might a different one have been more to her liking? Infants can be hard to read at times and I’m just basically curious here.
Some of it is her personality. She gets shy when her grandparents stop by and they stop in weekly. Seeing a HUGE Donald (or any other character) at close range really upset her. I don't think it would of been different if it was any other character. Let's just say... you'll see what I mean soon enough. popcorn::

That’s a right good shot there.
Thanks!

Extra Magic.
Ummm... no it was the Dream. :tiptoe:

We’ve not yet been able to get aboard one of the ships during the holidays, but everyone’s pictures show me that they do a wonderful a job with the décor as you’d expect from anything with the Disney name attached to it.
It was only the atrium that was decorated but it was nicely done. I'd love to be on a Christmas cruise one of these years. :santa:

Off to a great start
We have a cruise planned for May of next year and I’m lookin’ forward to seeing everything y’all get into. It’ll just keep adding on to our excitement
Oooooh. I didn't realize you were cruising then. You couldn't cruise in June with the rest of the knuckleheads? :lmao:



Having met him, I find this statement absolutely shocking.
You do? I figured you'd get it after seeing him bounce off the walls.... and concrete. :lmao: :lmao:

I can neither confirm or deny that it was Melody. :rolleyes1

Now I need to go find that NOOOO button you put on my TR.

Here... still saved on my computer.

http://www.nooooooooooooooo.com

Definitely maybe!:thumbsup2
Most likely probably. ::yes::

D'oh. He'll blame Mickey later.
I think he already was. :)

It will happen someday. It's like searching for the Holy Grail.
Someday in like 5-6 years... I don't think I have one picture of all three of them looking and smiling at the same time. :faint:
 
Usually it is because I drank it all. :rolleyes1

Much better reason.
When you write the screen-play for this TR, go with that one.

Cause then you won’t have to admit to this one…

I didn't even get a drink when I got on. First drop of alcohol was with dinner. :scared1:

Wow... I can't believe I just wrote that. :sad2:



I can't stand the place. {insert head banging wall smilie here}

banging-head-against-brick-wall.gif

There ya’ go

It helped that we were already in Florida for a day and just over an hour away from the port. Getting to appointments, shows, characters, etc. early was NOT a theme of this cruise. :rolleyes1

<< queue ominous foreshadowing music >>


Some of it is her personality. She gets shy when her grandparents stop by and they stop in weekly. Seeing a HUGE Donald (or any other character) at close range really upset her. I don't think it would of been different if it was any other character. Let's just say... you'll see what I mean soon enough. popcorn::

<< ominous foreshadowing music swells in intensity >>


Oooooh. I didn't realize you were cruising then. You couldn't cruise in June with the rest of the knuckleheads? :lmao:

Thought about it… various reasons for not. It would have been a lot of fun, but May better suites my family and work schedule then June. Also going before the Memorial Day rate increases allowed us to book a longer cruse for similar money and pick an itinerary that we’ve not yet done. An added little bonus is that we’ll be cruising aboard the Disney Fantasy and that’s the only one of the four we’ve not yet sailed.

Of course this is all dependent on nothing going wrong financially between here and there that would force me to cancel.
Finger crossed.
 
Much better reason.
When you write the screen-play for this TR, go with that one.

Cause then you won’t have to admit to this one…
You're right. I should go back and edit that.:surfweb:

banging-head-against-brick-wall.gif

There ya’ go
Thanks. I should save that one. I feel like I could use it daily. :faint:

<< queue ominous foreshadowing music >>

<< ominous foreshadowing music swells in intensity >>
It would be interesting if we could add music to these TRs. :music:

Thought about it… various reasons for not. It would have been a lot of fun, but May better suites my family and work schedule then June. Also going before the Memorial Day rate increases allowed us to book a longer cruse for similar money and pick an itinerary that we’ve not yet done. An added little bonus is that we’ll be cruising aboard the Disney Fantasy and that’s the only one of the four we’ve not yet sailed.
Sounds like you have a bunch of great reasons. I can't go due to work. June is just way too crazy for me.

Of course this is all dependent on nothing going wrong financially between here and there that would force me to cancel.
Finger crossed.
Well, you should stop speeding. That might lessen the financial burden. ;)
 
Aww cute family. We also honeymooned in Hawaii and fell in love this everything Hawaii. We went back in 2009 but have not been back since we started a family,I know exactly how it goes (a 8hr flight with babies!?,I don't think so).
So we did end up at Disney world in 2013 for our ten year anniversary.

I'll keep reading now see how this trip goes :thumbsup2
 
Such a cute video of the kids on the way to the port.

Boarding group #2 - nice work!!:thumbsup2

Too bad you forgot the alcohol - that is definitely a perk of the DCL, that they allow you to bring your own on.
 
Aww cute family. We also honeymooned in Hawaii and fell in love this everything Hawaii. We went back in 2009 but have not been back since we started a family,I know exactly how it goes (a 8hr flight with babies!?,I don't think so).
So we did end up at Disney world in 2013 for our ten year anniversary.

I'll keep reading now see how this trip goes :thumbsup2
:welcome: Thanks for joining in!

I wish we were able to go to Hawaii a second time before kids but we got pregnant shortly after our wedding so that wasn't happening. :goodvibes

Sounds like we have trips that mimic each other. :rotfl:


Such a cute video of the kids on the way to the port.
Thank you!!!!

Boarding group #2 - nice work!!:thumbsup2
The one time we were actually on time for something. :rotfl:

Too bad you forgot the alcohol - that is definitely a perk of the DCL, that they allow you to bring your own on.
It wasn't that big of a deal. I was just gonna bring a 6 pack of beer for myself and a 6 pack of Staw-ber-ritas for Melody. I'm not sure I even drank 6 beers on the ship. :rolleyes1



you guys are a damn riot... :lmao:
What was your first clue? Could it be the whip photo?
that was the first.. But i seriously enjoy reading this... ALMOST as much as taggin people this morning on Facebook...
So, when can I be expecting for you to sabotage my TR with the whip picture? You know. just so I'm prepared. :headache:

Mo, we have a love-hate relationship. Kathy loves to embarrass me and I hate it. :headache:

;)

I'd say more but I'm DJing right now and can't get into it! LOLOLOL
 
So, when can I be expecting for you to sabotage my TR with the whip picture? You know. just so I'm prepared. :headache:

Now who said I was going to post it on YOUR TR? ;)

Mo, we have a love-hate relationship. Kathy loves to embarrass me and I hate it. :headache:

;)

My feelings are hurt; I thought you loved me. :(
 
Good point. I think you should end every post on your TR with the whip picture. :lmao::lmao:

I'll start with next update since I already did one yesterday.

Awww, Kathy. I never said I didn't. Here take this flower, I apologize. :flower3:

Thank you. :love:
 





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