Who else is on the May 10, 2003 Western?

[two4ruff]

kangaroodle-
I'm so jealous! I wish I had little girls to dress in princess outfits -that will be precious and what great pictures that will make!

I have two boys....slacks and ties aren't as exciting
And I'm probably a little old to get away with the Snow White look...

 

[WDWLVR]

Kathy,

We've seen lots of little girls in princess outfits on formal night. Makes for some very cute pictures. They usually have a princess party (really photo's and autographs) during the day. Maybe she can wear it then as well.

 

[MFan]

Little girls in princess outfit is a great idea!!! I have two girls (3-1/2 and 2 at travel date), and we have Cinderella, Snow White, Tinkerbell, Belle outfits. This will save some $$.

Hey, two4ruff, there is an older female character in Snow White... ...just kidding.

I have no intention of bringing or renting a tux. I've always wore a dark business suit on formal nights. If anything, that's the majority norm. There were guys who wore top-hat and tux, as well as ones with "dated" tux, but they are definitely in the minority. I think WDWLVR's 25% is fairly accurate.

Has everyone planned out what they are doing on each island stop yet?

 

[two4ruff]

Mfan-
Ouch! I probably resemble one of the dwarfs more...


I put in my request for leave at work today, now I'm getting excited!

 

[WDWLVR]

We have finally made up our minds on the shore excursions:

Key West - we are doing the trolly tour on our own. If you buy the tickets ahead of time from the web site you save $2 per person off the walk-up price and $4 per person off of the Disney excursion price. Click here for info on Key West Trolly

Grand Cayman - we are going to do the Disney excursion of snorkeling with stingrays and discover Cayman. This is an early tour that should get us back about noon so we can have lunch on the ship and then do some shopping.

Cozumel - we are going to do the Disney excursion of Cozumel ruins and beach tour. This is the shorter 4 hour one. DH really wanted to do a ruins tour, but we were a little uncomfortable doing the 7 hour one.

I'm going to try and call tomorrow to book these.

What about everyone else. What do you have planned?

 

[Minnee]

Well, I just booked us the Radisson for Thursday & Friday Night before the Cruise.

Who else will be staying there?????

We still haven't planned anything for excursions yet. We are thinking about just wandering around in Key West. We might do Capt. Marvins, it looks fun, but it also looks a little over whelming, with all the stingrays around, the girls might get a little freaked out

What about everyone else....

 

[gfolchick]

Minnie,
We're at the Radisson Friday, arriving early afternoon. It will give the girls a chance to meet before the cruise. Our plans are pretty low keyed for the week:

Key West-walk around town in search of my first taste of Key Lime Pie, trolley tour and/or aquarium negotiable

Grand Cayman-Seven Mile Beach on our own

Cozumel-Mr. Sanchos Beach on our own, a round or two of mini-golf. SHOPPING

 

[goofytoo]

Minnee,gfolchick
We will be there Friday too!
Yes, I have to confess I am starting to do a little packing or at least gathering stuff to see what I have to buy new this year.

I have figured out what we are doing for excursions
We are doing Key west on our own.( trolley tour)
Cozumel - we are going to the park to see the sea lion show and then do some exploring on our own
Grand cayman we are doing the tour Hell, stingrays and turtlefarm
the early one.
12 more days and we can book these excursions!
one less thing to think about.
I got my passporter and have read it cover to cover

now I have to figure out which night for palos and which day for brunch
does anyone know when sunset is at Keywest in May?

 

[WDWLVR]

Those of you staying at the Radisson should definately try a DIS meet. We did it before our Feb cruise and got to meet about 20 people cruising with us. We spent over two hours talking first by the pool and then moved indoors (since it was cold that night). The next morning we ran into two of the couples we met, took the van over to the port with them and had a group to chat with while in line. We even all went up to lunch together. It was a great way to get the cruise started. We had very few kids in our group, but I think the early meeting would be even more helpful to them. They'll walk into the clubs already knowing each other!

 

[two4ruff]

We are at the Radisson also, arriving Friday afternoon!

 

[TChrist05]

Hello all....we are unfortunately not staying at the Radisson since we will be arriving the morning of the cruise.....but I have a question....when should we expect to receive our documents for the cruise? It is almost March....so it is right around the corner I would think.....what do you guy's think?

Tom

 

[MFan]

From past experiences, I don't think you'll get anything until about 3-4 weeks prior to your departure date. It may seemed to be right around the corner to you, we haven't even reached the final payment date yet. If they send anything out before then, many will be wasted expense due to last-minute cancellations.

 

[Minnee]

Boy, this needed to be bumped up, we were all the way on page 5!
I think it was about 3 weeks before our last cruise when we received all of our documents. But it is getting close !

Hey, all you friday Radisson people, we should all meet out by the pool in the afternoon. Has anyone stayed there before? What is the pool like?

 

[TChrist05]

Hello all....wife and I went to the New York Islander game this evening....and about 9 P.M. we just looked at each other and said....10 weeks from right now we will be eating dinner on the Magic.....we have late seating....prefer early...but late is better I guess for the stop in Key West since it is a late arrival....no rushing around to get back to the ship.....anyway.....it is getting closer each day.....gotta plan the meeting when we get a little closer......talk to you all soon.....
Tom

 

[two4ruff]

Tom-
An Islander game? Gee, my family would be so jealous!

Jill

 

[MFan]

Has everyone decided on all their island excursions yet? We just started exploring the different choices available, and found out we're disqualified for just most of Disney's excursions due to the age of our youngest DD2 (leaving her behind is NOT an option). So, we're now looking to arrange things on our own? Any others in a similar quandry?

Any suggestions on things to do?

 

[goofytoo]

we stayed at the Raddison in May 2000.
The pool is awesome, extremely warm.
The rooms were nice this time we got a room with a jacuzi for
$99.00
we will be hanging out by the pool on friday afternoon and probably saturday morning after breakfast.
I picked up some summer clother for DS 10 he is growing like a bean and needed all new shorts.

I received info on excursions from AAA so as soon as we pay on the 11th we will be all set.
I have already picked all of our excursions.
I have a question though
we are doing the discover caymen tour that leaves at 7:30
we figure we will be done in about 4 hours

gflochick,
How much will it cost to go to 7 mile beach? Taxi? Bus?
I know there is an excursion but I thought 45$ for each person
there are 4 of us we could definitely do this cheaper on our own and eat a lunch in george town after the tour.
thanks
Lisa

 

[gfolchick]

goofytoo,
We were going to do it on our own. I think it's only a couple of dollars pp each way with no admission fee to the beach. There are shops along the beach to buy lunch and/or drinks. I can't locate my notes for more specifics. I'll post again when I find them.

 

[Minnee]

I just got the reminder for DU ..... final payment due
Can't wait.....

Has anyone seen the info on the scavenger hunt in Key West? That looks kinda fun....

 

[bigtime]

Since we weill be curising over Mother's Day We were wondering if they do anything special for Mom's??