Unplanned Double Dip to CC on 8/15-8/22!!

[kritter]

Going to attempt to do my first trip report!!

We started out on our "Magical Journey" on Aug. 14th...

It was DH(Bruce)-our Prince Charming
Me(Kristin)
Our twin Princesses Hanna and Hope who are seven!!

This would be our third Disney Cruise and the first time staying the night before at the port.

The last two cruises we stayed at WDW before the cruise. This time my DH (Bruce) thought it would be BEST to do WDW after the cruise since the last two times prior it took me and the kids two weeks to get back to "real-life." We were sooo depressed to leave the Magic.

We arrive at the airport after an early morning flight out of NY......We left the house at 4:15 in the morning. So when we arrived the kids were rather cranky and tired....The rental place did not have our car ready. So we had to wait in the airport for a bit. Once we got to the car we were like WHAT?? I had rented a FULL SIZE SUV...This car was a joke. So after some discussion my husband was able to get us a full size. Well what Avis called a full-size anyway....

Arriving at MCO:

Two tired kids and goofy ones on the way to the port:

We headed to the port, with a side stop at Publix, and the package store..

The kids were happy to get checked into the Radisson and get some swimming in!!
Swimming at the Radission:

Then off to get ready to meet our friends the Stolte's who we met on our first cruise for dinner at Grill's!!

More to come I promise.... and The Magicial Upgrade we made!!

 

[davidls]

Hey Kritter,

Nice start to your TR. Looking forward to reading it all. Davidls here, my wife, granddaughter and I will be shipping out with ya'll next Oct 16th. I wanted to read what you had to say about Cozumel. You mentioned on our Oct 16th thread that Cozumel was your least favorite. Wanted to read why. Keep up the good reporting!!!

 

[Skyw]

Yeah more trip reports!!!

 

[kritter]

Sorry, it has been a while since I continued. School started so it has been a bit busy around here....................


Ok, so after dinner at Grill's we headed off to sleep at the Radission in a nice newly renovated room. This was our first time staying at the port. g at the port. We usually have stayed at SSR the night before our cruises.....

Before, heading off to dream land I checked the hurricane tracker once more time. UT-OH, not looking too good. Tropical-Depression number two is now named Anna and looks like number three will be named later today...

The kids are anxious and ready to go, dressed by 7:45 and ready to head to the port. Uh, a bit early girls.....So they play outside with Jacob, collecting coconuts...They were all so cute. Us adults were busy watching the weather anxious to see what happens when we get to the port!!

The girls and Jacob playing with the coconuts they collected waiting to go to the port::

The girls when they see the Magic::

The Magical Magic::

 

[kritter]

Not sure if I mentioned that we are traveling with a few of our friends:

Heather and her family from Maryland (who we met on our first cruise in 2004 from the Dis)
Heather's family consists of her Husband Tim, and two children Jacob and Timmy.

Also traveling with us are our other friends from Orlando Janice, Scott and their two children Katie and Tyler.

We also have a Large group of Disers that we have met thanks to our cruise met thread who we are excited to spend time with !!

We get dropped off at the port and the guys leave us to go and return the rental cars to Avis.........There is a lot of people there coming off the ship and people getting dropped off etc......You can feel the excitment in the air..............................Did I mention that we are sooooooooooooooooooo excited?? Heather and I are about to scream we can't wait to get inside of the terminal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The kids are sooo excited too................

We wait a bit for the men to return and then we are headed inside. Once at the counter we discover the itinerary change....YEAH, A DOUBLE DIP AT CC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is our most favorite island in the ENTIRE WORLD!!!!!!!! I WOULD LOVE A CRUISE JUST TO CC!!

The itinerary goes like this::

Sat. -Departing. P.Canaveral
Sun-CC
Mon.-Sea Day
Tues.-Grand Cayman
Wed.-Cozumel
Thurs.-Sea Day
Fri-CC-Weather Permiting if not Key West.(We are pulling for another stop at CC)
Sat-Get off the ship....(UGH!!)

Heather, and I inquire about any upgrades my family and I are currently in a cat. 4 and if we can upgrade Heather and her family are going to try to get our cat. 4....GREAT news, I am able to get an upgrade to a CAT 3...........The other GREAT news is that Heather is able to also get upgraded to a CAT 3............YEAH, we can't wait to get onboard........

I was soo excited I forgot to take pictures of the concierges waiting area....LOL!!

Here is one of the kids looking out at the fish in the water....

We are sooooooooooo excited we are going on a Double-Dip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[kritter]

Here comes Goofy::

Here comes Mickey Mouse::

Once we get announced Heather and I head off to the Concierges Welcome Reception..

Look who the kids see::

 

[OurOhana]

I'm enjoying your trip report, and looking forward to reading more.

If you don't mind my asking, how much did it cost to go from a category 4 to a 3? We're in a 4 for back-to-backs on the Wonder in 10 days. We're assuming the jump is out of our price rang, but not sure. Thanks.

 

[Kay1]

Awww. . . those pictures are adorable. I love the one of Mickey and all the kids.

 

[cakesnjammom]

I love your report!!!!!!!!!!!! Your girls are gorgeous....cannot wait for more....a double dipper!

 

[kritter]

Our first night on the MAGIC was WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our dining rotation was PLA--Thanks, to our Wonderful TA for securing us with this rotation.....

Ok, our room. When we entered we were soooooo HAPPY with the upgrade we took::


Below are some pictures of our Cat. 3...............It was PERFECT!!

This is the first bathroom as you walked into the room::

The dining room table::

The sink area::

The living room::

Masterbedroom::

Desk/Hallway into the master bathroom::

Master closet complet with robes and slippers::

Master bathroom jacuzzi tub::

Masterbath sink::

Masterbath shower::

Balcony::

Entertainment center::

The Beautiful Flowers that were awaiting us::

 

[HeatherD]

Entertainment center::

Great update! I'm hoping for an upgrade to Cat 3 on our upcoming cruise (if it's not too costly at the port), so it's nice seeing pictures. However, I have to know...."It's important the the doors to your stateroom remain" WHAT? (I'm assuming closed, for privacy and that darn air conditioner regulation with the verandah door, but still....)

 

[uncw89]

Hi, Kristin,
I just found your report. I love the pics of the room! It looks awesome! I hope to stay in a Cat.3 one day!

 

[jenanderson]

Hey Kristin!

I did not know you were writing a report...I am so excited to read it all!

I LOVED your room . I was so happy when I found out that you were able to upgrade!

We had such a great time on the cruise with your family and so many more of the DIS members from our group. I am hoping that when the 2011 information comes out that many of us will book on the same cruise again!!!

Keep up the writing - I can't wait to hear more about your impressions of the trip!

Jen

 

[kritter]

Great update! I'm hoping for an upgrade to Cat 3 on our upcoming cruise (if it's not too costly at the port), so it's nice seeing pictures. However, I have to know...."It's important the the doors to your stateroom remain" WHAT? (I'm assuming closed, for privacy and that darn air conditioner regulation with the verandah door, but still....)

LOL,, I think it was that they had to be closed...............

 

[kritter]

hi, kristin,
i just found your report. I love the pics of the room! It looks awesome! I hope to stay in a cat.3 one day!

hi!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[kritter]

Hi Jen!!!!!!!!!!!!! MISS YA!!!!!!!

 

[kritter]

Hopie at the Life-Boat drill::

Next up the Sail-Away Party::

Brent the BEST CD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sail-Away::

And were off::

Hanna chill'in on Deck Four::We decided once the characters went in that we would head down to Deck-Four how peacfull it was::

Up Next CC~~Our First Stop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tonight, we ate at PC!!

 

[annichan]

Hey Kristin, I've finally found your trip report and am looking forward to reading all about it! All the more so since I have my own cruise ahead of me in, well, only one year, one month, and one week --- same as you

 

[Melcatfish]

Hey Kristin, just found your trip report - love that photo of Hopie with her life jacket on - so cute. I was really sorry not to be able to meet up with you guys on the cruise but I am glad you all had a great time

Mel
x

 

[pinkygirl]

hey Kristin!!! love your report so far, can't wait to see more pics