I will say, I've never seen so many people sick on board. There were still people throwing up at the shows, in the bathrooms, and in the hallways, so I hated that for them.
Hopefully tomorrow the sun will shine!
Poor things.Thanks! As of today, his fever is coming down (it's been elevated this whole time), they've moved him out of ICU, he's losing his double vision(yay!), they're still waiting on tests, and he'll have to have more surgeries. We're trusting and believing in great things for this young man...but can't imagine what he's going through! Thanks for praying!
Loving your trip report!!!!!
This is one of those times when "we're all in this together"...
(sorry, couldn't resist!) I bet we called him about 10 times, and he didn't know anymore than the time before when I called..poor things! Our greatest 'strain' with all that? His parents were SO worried we were gonna go through those EARS without him! 
They kept going over to the escalator looking for him and wanting me to call, and I finally said "He'll get here, when he gets here, it'll be fine".
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EVERYONE we saw Sat night was doing that. Just like in Disney cartoons. I made the mistake of going up to Deck 10 since we had Palo ressie Sun morning and fell on my b--t. The wind was that bad then. Had to go back inside to use the stairs. It was great fun though the whole trip and can't wait to relive it with you.
The lot was FULL of cars no kidding. Finally after checking with them again at 9:40 after sitting outside in the hot sun because there were no available chairs inside, they finally said OK we have a car for you now. The car we got was of course one that was sitting outside the whole time we had been there along with a row of others that no one had come to get. I had even told DH that I bet we will get one of those little ones there. I will not be using them again either.
Chiming in since I love your TR. LOL! I will definitely remember this cruise since we brought the worse weather ever with us the first couple days. I never got sick but DH was pretty unsteady. We had brought dramamine and motioneze which are drops you put behind your ear. We both used those Sat and Sun and we were fine. It was sure funny watching us walk though weaving from left to right like you were drunk.
We laughed and laughed. And can't believe you fell! So glad you didn't do damage! Could've messed your whole cruise up! That's what I told dh about Sat and Sun..I was so worried one of his parents was going to fall, we kept a hand on them both! In fact, I think all the room hosts got so used to us using the corridors for traveling, they were smiling everytime they saw us sway back and forth! But we learned quickly for the inlaws, having a 2ft opening with rails on a side or two was better than walking out in the open space with nothing for them to 'grab' hold of!!! Great memories for sure!Oh and we made the mistake of using Budget when we got back also. We got there at around 9:00am and I had made the ressie for 10:00am to allow us time in case the ship came in late or we got off late. Anyway they told us that they could not give us a vehicle until 10:00 since that is when we had booked it for?
Customer service is a BIGGIE to us, and it seemed that day, that the main person in there was either REALLY having an off day, or just didn't know how to handle customers. Of course, it won't matter for the few of us who did have bad service, they are at a prime location, and will be used anyway. However, that being said, when I got my online survey to fill out, I did let them know what poor service and attitudes we received. So sad, and yes, we know things happen, but you can always be kind and keep the customer in mind. But here's hoping that maybe it was just one day in lieu of many! We'll probably use another service or try the Hiatt MCO or Disney property next go 'round (and hope that's sooner than later).
This day was to be a first for many in my family. First time in the caribbean, first time off the ship, first time to see St Martin, first time for the Rhino Riders! We were pumped! that there are those that feel that way. And I did find this cm later on again to tell him "Look, in every aspect of life, you'll find good apples, and bad apples, please don't label all Dis'ers as that!" But you know, just sort of bothered me. And in the end? We wound up seeing this cm all week long, laughed, kidded, and really enjoyed our conversations together. Hopefully, this cm's view of us were changed and they realized that most of us are on here for helps, encouragement, and a BIG dose of Disney Knowledge!
Glad I wasn't in a rental car for this ride! Got there, heard the 'spill' on how to's, and loaded up. I will say for those of you considering renting these? Know that Disney doesn't tell you if you are an 'odd' number of people going, one of you will not get their own boat, you'll have to ride with the guide. And guess who the nominated 'guide' rider was? At first, I wasn't sure about Mark, my guide, but there are ropes to hold onto, and we were flying!
Loved it! And I got the best birds-eye view of the inner islands, just because he'd tell me what stars lived where, about the french/dutch sides, and the history. Then we stopped to snorkel. Which for my family? By the time, I got MY snorkel on...he was calling everyone back as it was time to go! So funny! I'll try to load up pics...just haven't figured out how to get them off my handycam yet. ....yes, another long story!
Tons of characters would be out for Pirate Night, so we better get dd dressed! We had a ball! DD and I got upfront (as she had learned her lesson at the Sail Away Party and couldn't see a thing). The family was scattered, but we had a blast with all the characters, laughing and singing and dancing! Of all the times, ds and dd decided.."Mom, let's go to POTC in the Walt Disney Theater. AT 10:30pm (I think)...I was like.."Y'all are killing me!" But what's a mom to do? So off we go.
Before we headed off, got to talking with a cm about Disboards. Let's just put it this way, some cm's have a terrible view of us, and it did set my morning off wrong. Without naming his name, I found myself explaining the benefits of Disboards, WHY we are on Disboards, all that Disboards do and how for us, it's always been a plus. His comments were not so welcoming. Made me
But HE was NOT gonna ruin my excursion!
I've been on the boards the last few years and for the most part, people on these boards are super helpful, generous and nice. And honestly, it's the people on these boards that give me information that make me give more to the CMs on the cruises because of the insights shared. Strange.
Why didn't he like DISers?
Linda! I was sitting there, this cm mentioned something that made me think of some advice I'd been given on here. I said "Well, have you ever heard of Disboards?" "He said "Why? Are there any Disboarders here", and I said "Well, I've been on Disboards since 2003"...And oh my! Did I open a can of worms. This cm said some things that made me cringe as to his interpretation of Dis'ers, how his/her name had even been mentioned in a negative light, and I do hate that for the cm.. At that point, I said "There are always 3 sides to every story, and that everyone has a different point of view, and there are lots of Dis'ers NOT like that!." Hopefully? This cm was one that just happened to have one negative dealing, and by the end of the week? Maybe we'd change their mind how they feel about us.
It was so sad
JK. Makes me wonder how many CMs read the threads about people requesting certain servers. Very interesting. Great trip report!
The way I felt after speaking with him, I wished I hadn't told him I was a 'Dis'er'...and that's too sad! And I hated that his and others' outlook on Disboards was NOT in a positive light...Oh well, can't please everyone! Thanks for reading...loved our trip!!!Sullins...wondering if he was just mad he got "called out" and that his superiors are reading these boards too. If you really want to make him mad, start a thread on the general cruise forum and see how mad he would get...
I found that both disturbing and bothersome. I would hate to be 'labeled' every time I got on a cruiseship! Overall, we had a great cruise, hope to go again, and even hope to see this cm again, so this cm can see that there are alot of Dis'ers who are fun and kind!
). Being the organizer of this trip, this chik had told everyone.."Do what you want"..we couldn't really do excursions together due to the dynamics of our group (fil couldn't climb stairs, didn't like heights, etc), so dh and 12dd decide to head up to Paradise Point..
It was cool to see all 3 ships come into port..
It was interesting, but wanted you to know what to expect when you hit downtown St Thomas.
enough said! More later...and lovin'our trip!
I just took pictures of the characters when I could and of course everyone will be saying who is that kid in the photo and I will have to say I have no idea. We did get some good ones at the character breakfast too with both of us. We LOVE Goofy!
I am shocked that you were able to get so many. It seemed like every time I turned around the lines were huge. I did manage to get ours with my man Captain Jack though!
We were shocked too!
Saw this ship..
Thanks for chiming in!Awww! I wondered if this was the Turtle Doubloon Tour? Or whatever it was named? We really contemplated, but thought after Tuesday snorkeling and doing the Rhino Riders that we might have had too much sun or be tired from all we did. It did look like fun though! I'd love to see your pics from the Silent Lady. Where did you go? And did y'all snorkel too? We're always thinking about 'next time' and know we don't want to tour the town again..
I'll have to ask DH where we ended up for the snorkeling but it was aobut a 45 mins boat ride. Beautiful waters though. The water temp was perfect. 
You are right. It's the Doubloon Sail and Snorkel Tour. It was great the crew was super attentive, helpful and very funny. As soon as we got in the water, we saw turtles!!!
Pic of the turtle as soon as we got in the water.
View as we are heading out to the snorkel site.
"Bones" was the other ship.
I believe he said this was the old customs house that everyone has to stop and check in before entering the island. Stacy, do you remember?
It was great fun!
I'm still checking on our next cruise...but who know's, we could meet up again on another one! I'm doing my best!
