Welcoming the Magic to TEXAS and sending her off in style!! 9/22/12 **UPDATED 9/21

[thereinertfamily]

Got out T Shirts Today and LOVE THEM, Vistaprint messed up on the color. I wanted Grey T shirts and they sent white just got off the phone with them and they are reprinting the shirts at no charge. So now we can choose between white and grey. The banner should be here next week can't wait to see it. See everyone on the 22nd of Sept

 

[hamm1207]

Okay, this is what I have so far for the 22nd.. If anything has changed or needs to be updated, please let me know! Especially for lunch -- I need to figure out how big of a table my son & I need to throw our bodies across to try and save, LOL. The Spot is an awfully popular place.

Key: DIS Name, # in party, Arrival, Lunch, Sailaway

Gina, 2, A, L, S
ukintheus, 2, A, L
shaned, 4, A?, S
fatfish, 2, L?, S
2boogersmom, 4, A
MandyGirl, 3, A
TxMermaid1, 1, A
thereinertfamily, 2, A, L, S

Please put us down for the arrival only-3 people. Our buddy might stay after the arrival.

 

[jjones144]

We will be on the Dream this weekend, hate we won't be here to see her come in. Hopefully will make it down the next Saturday to see the boat when she comes back. I am excited about the 4 day cruises from Galveston for next year.

 

[ukintheus]

Okay, this is what I have so far for the 22nd.. If anything has changed or needs to be updated, please let me know! Especially for lunch -- I need to figure out how big of a table my son & I need to throw our bodies across to try and save, LOL. The Spot is an awfully popular place.


Key: DIS Name, # in party, Arrival, Lunch, Sailaway

Gina, 2, A, L, S
ukintheus, 2, A, L
shaned, 4, A?, S
fatfish, 2, L?, S
2boogersmom, 4, A
MandyGirl, 3, A
TxMermaid1, 1, A
thereinertfamily, 2, A, L, S

Gina - I don't think we will make the lunch as we'll probably head back to our hotel after she arrives. We may make the sailaway though, it depends on where we are going to be watching from? I am thinking about going over to Seawolf park to see her leave from there.

 

[Gina]

Ok, I KNOW I replied to this yesterday!!! *kicks her computer*
Oh wait... It seems I did reply, but edited the wrong post... *sheepish grin* Guess I should kick myself!

Please put us down for the arrival only-3 people. Our buddy might stay after the arrival.

Sorry Sarah, I didn't mean to leave you off!!

Gina - I don't think we will make the lunch as we'll probably head back to our hotel after she arrives. We may make the sailaway though, it depends on where we are going to be watching from? I am thinking about going over to Seawolf park to see her leave from there.

Gotcha, Jenny. You're certainly welcome to just show up at The Spot and join us if you feel like it!
For sailaway, we'll be there at the same pier where the Elissa is moored, so we can be in the middle of all the excitement.


Key: DIS Name, # in party, Arrival, Lunch, Sailaway

Gina, 2, A, L, S
ukintheus, 2, A
shaned, 4, A?, S
fatfish, 2, L?, S
2boogersmom, 4, A
MandyGirl, 3, A
TxMermaid1, 1, A
thereinertfamily, 2, A, L, S
hamm1207, 3, A

 

[hamm1207]

DCL posted on facebook that they have something exciting in store for us! They referred to the giant bumper sticker for NY and told us that they have something exciting ready to go!

 

[Gina]

DCL posted on facebook that they have something exciting in store for us! They referred to the giant bumper sticker for NY and told us that they have something exciting ready to go!

Maybe DCL bought the giant longhorns that adorned Voyager of the Seas when she first came to Galveston! I know they were auctioned off for charity... I would love to see them on the Magic! That would be awesome!!

Here are pics of Voyager with her horns:

http://www.cruiselinefans.com/royal...-galveston-its-first-winter-season-texas.html

And gee, I'm glad, Ms. Port of Galveston PR Director, that y'all and DCL "have nothing special planned"... Wonder if I emailed her yet again and referenced DCL's Facebook post, she'd have anything else to add to her bizarre non-excited-ness?

 

[KPetty725]

Oh. My. Gosh. This is SO amazing! I was just thinking about finding out more info about when she's arriving and here you've got everything planned out, including meals!! YOU SO TOTALLY ROCK! (I just added "Squirt" in my head but thought that might be offensive or something....you never know!)

We'll definitely be there for sail away (me, DH, DD6, DD3) but I seriously doubt I can get my brood up early enough to be there for her arrival. I'm contemplating driving myself out there and then coming back for them (I think there will be time but they'll be in Klein...what do yall think?) but it will probably depend on gas prices. My mom may come as well which will mean we'll be lunching at Benno's because she's obsessed with that place. Otherwise, we'd be eating with you too!

Now to see if we can find all the Disney stuff in time. Naturally it's all in the boxes that are still in the garage despite moving in a month ago. *sigh* I'm pretty sure the boxes are multiplying out there!

 

[katylady22]

We (DH me dd3 and dd5) WILL be there for arrival and are SOOOOO excited to say that we will be waving at you guys from deck 9 at sail away!!!!!!
WOOO HOOOO

 

[katylady22]

Ohhh and the girls will only think they are going to see the new disney ship they have no idea they are going to Sail Away on it!!!!!!
I know they will be saying the whole time, "daddy i want to go on that big ship someday!" while we watch it arrive... then later after some La Kings around 9 we'll come back and as we grab their new disney suitcases out of the car each with mickey toys attached to them they will find out that they are going to BE on that ship!!!! oh i can't wait to tell them the surprise and see their faces!!!!

 

[Gina]

Oh. My. Gosh. This is SO amazing! I was just thinking about finding out more info about when she's arriving and here you've got everything planned out, including meals!! YOU SO TOTALLY ROCK! (I just added "Squirt" in my head but thought that might be offensive or something....you never know!)

ROFL!!!!

We'll definitely be there for sail away (me, DH, DD6, DD3) but I seriously doubt I can get my brood up early enough to be there for her arrival. I'm contemplating driving myself out there and then coming back for them (I think there will be time but they'll be in Klein...what do yall think?) but it will probably depend on gas prices. My mom may come as well which will mean we'll be lunching at Benno's because she's obsessed with that place. Otherwise, we'd be eating with you too!

Yay!!! So glad y'all are going to be there! And feel free to pop in for lunch and/or dessert at La King's if it works out that way for you! PM me your cell phone # and I'll text you when we're all back downtown and headed to dessert.

Ohhh and the girls will only think they are going to see the new disney ship they have no idea they are going to Sail Away on it!!!!!!
I know they will be saying the whole time, "daddy i want to go on that big ship someday!" while we watch it arrive... then later after some La Kings around 9 we'll come back and as we grab their new disney suitcases out of the car each with mickey toys attached to them they will find out that they are going to BE on that ship!!!! oh i can't wait to tell them the surprise and see their faces!!!!

What a surprise!!!!!!! OMG, they are going to be just over the moon... What awesome parents they have!!

Ok, here's the updated list! I just can't wait for the 22nd!!!

Key: DIS Name, # in party, Arrival, Lunch, Sailaway

Gina, 2, A, L, S
ukintheus, 2, A
shaned, 4, A?, S
fatfish, 2, L?, S
2boogersmom, 4, A
MandyGirl, 3, A
TxMermaid1, 1, A
thereinertfamily, 2, A, L, S
hamm1207, 3, A
kpetty725, 4, S
katylady22, 4, A

 

[ukintheus]

Gotcha, Jenny. You're certainly welcome to just show up at The Spot and join us if you feel like it!
For sailaway, we'll be there at the same pier where the Elissa is moored, so we can be in the middle of all the excitement.

Thanks Gina! I'll probably play it by ear - I have the non-fanatical DH that is being nice enough to make a weekend out of it, so I don't want to go overboard with plans or I'll get the "look".

 

[Gina]

Okay, since there are people here and on Cruise Critic and my own FB friends trying to all stay on the same page, I've thrown together a Facebook page with all the meet-up times and maps and whatnot in one place. Plus, there we'll have photos, so we'll all recognize each other!

Here's the address:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/galvestonmagic/

Feel free to join or not join -- Just trying to make things a bit easier for everyone.

 

[sweetpee_1993]

No clue why I haven't found this thread already! I'm sooooo gonna be there with y'all to greet the Magic when she arrives!!! Add us to the list: me, DH, & 2 teen boys. We'll be there for her arrival but prob'ly won't stay all day. Hubby & I have to get things ready for our 3-night Dream escape! I may or may not be back for sail away. It's less than an hour drive from us!

Gina, I don't FB so I can't go look at all the current schedules. Can you keep the first post updated here? I can keep an eye on that. Thanks!


**edit**
We'll be sure to wear our Mickey ears. Not sure which ones would be best: Our classic ears or our Year of a Million Dreams winner ears??? As for noisemakers for a proper Texas welcome, I suppose bringing pistols to shoot wouldn't be a good idea, huh? <--that's a joke! That's the visual that popped into my head when I read the first post, tho. LOL!

 

[TxMermaid1]

opps..

 

[TxMermaid1]

There will be 7 in my group coming for the arrival. we will all be on deck 9 waving at you too for the sail away. Sorry won't make lunch, we will be attending the commissioning of the USS Fort Worth at 10AM then boarding the Magic right after that. We are so excited!

 

[Gina]

No clue why I haven't found this thread already! I'm sooooo gonna be there with y'all to greet the Magic when she arrives!!! Add us to the list: me, DH, & 2 teen boys. We'll be there for her arrival but prob'ly won't stay all day. Hubby & I have to get things ready for our 3-night Dream escape! I may or may not be back for sail away. It's less than an hour drive from us!

Awesome!! I have you on the list now!

Gina, I don't FB so I can't go look at all the current schedules. Can you keep the first post updated here? I can keep an eye on that. Thanks!

Oh definitely -- the FB group is just an added tool, mostly to be able to see pictures of each other and know who we're looking for. But this will be kept up to date as well. I'll post on the 22nd from my phone via the DIS mobile site, so that anyone reading here or at FB can know of any last minute changes. And if you've given me your cell phone #, I'll text you as well.

We'll be sure to wear our Mickey ears. Not sure which ones would be best: Our classic ears or our Year of a Million Dreams winner ears??? As for noisemakers for a proper Texas welcome, I suppose bringing pistols to shoot wouldn't be a good idea, huh? <--that's a joke! That's the visual that popped into my head when I read the first post, tho. LOL!

ROFL!!!! Now I'm picturing the rich Texan from the Simpsons there to welcome the Magic... "Yeeeehaw!! *bangbangbang*" I love it!! But yeah, probably frowned upon by the Port Authorities...

I still can't decide which ears I'm wearing either!! I know they'll be Minnie ears, but not sure which ones. My very very favorite ones have the ears in pink & clear jewels, very delicate, and a pink veil. I get so many comments every time I wear them, but I don't think they will show up enough. I'll probably just wear my sequined Minnie headband ones.

There will be 7 in my group coming for the arrival. we will all be on deck 9 waving at you too for the sail away. Sorry won't make lunch, we will be attending the commissioning of the USS Fort Worth at 10AM then boarding the Magic right after that. We are so excited!

7, that's awesome!! And I bet you're excited!!! I'm about-to-explode excited, and I'm just going to watch... I can't imagine actually being up there on deck for such an exciting sailaway. How memorable!! We'll do our best to send you off in style!

 

[mrsfuzzmo]

We'll be onboard as well, so if i see the gang waving "Bon Voyage", I'll take a picture from on deck and post it here when we return!!!

 

[Gina]

We'll be onboard as well, so if i see the gang waving "Bon Voyage", I'll take a picture from on deck and post it here when we return!!!

That would be so great!!! Hopefully, you won't be able to miss us!!

 

[k5jm]

Add myself and DS Ian (9) to the list.

Party of 2, A, L?, S?

My folks still have a place in Friendswood (childhood home) so we will probably stay down there.