Who's sailing Jan 17, 2004 seven day Magic?

[BAKAROMA]

How awesome to hook up with all of you. The anticipation is incredible. My wife and I have three daughters and they will be 5, 6, 8. We are SO excited. What do you experienced winter cruisers think about water and air temps especially at Cataway Cay? I will be asking many questions soon to come. I have been visiting the Passporters boards, but this one is much more active.

 

[FabFam4]

We have done a December and a January cruise. The weather was excellent both times. The water on Castaway Cay was a little on the chilly side for me but, after I got use to it, no problem.

 

[mark & sandra]

Hello BAKAROMA- Welcome to the Disboards. I've found this board to be very helpful for info and the people are the best. Don't forget to add you name on the unofficial cruise list www.casshew.com/cruisebydate.htm

 

[BAKAROMA]

Currently we are booked to stay in Orlando on the night of the 16th and then taking a tiffany limo to the Port on the 17th. Should we just go to a motel on the Port the night before? What is so special about the Raddison? What other hotels are close and good?

 

[mark & sandra]

Since it's our first cruise, I can't tell you why the Radisson is so appealing other then meeting up with some fellow cruisers the night before. It seems nice to be able to recognize some faces on the ship during your cruise, and to have the kids make a few friends before the cruise so they can already have some friends in the kids clubs.

 

[MNmom]

I totally agree with mark & sandra!! It is great to meet fellow cruisers the night before. It is kind of like starting your vacation a day earlier and it is so nice to bump into each other on the ship and see a familiar face.

I also think it depends on what time you are arriving in Orlando. If you have a late flight(after dinner) then I thing getting to a hotel close by the airport for a good night sleep is a good idea. But if you are coming in earlier in the day then making the drive to the port and enjoying Cocoa Beach/ Ron Jon's/ or the Radisson pool is very nice too.

The Radisson is only about 1mile from the ship and has complimentary van service. There are some other threads on these boards about the Radisson (some good and some bad). We have stayed there twice and have had great rooms (2 kings and a jacuzzi in the bedroom and a pull out couch in the living room) and we love to hang out at the pool the night before and meet others headed to the cruise the next morning!!

GRETEL--where are you??? Have you taken the summer off?? We hope to hear from you soon. The kids will be back to school in a week and then it is time to start some serious planning!!!


****If anyone has a 9-13 year old that is interested in emailing my DD please PM me. She has sent out a few emails(carolsherman/mark&sandra) and would love to get to know other pre-teens going on our cruise.

 

[FabFam4]

MN Mom,

Please have your DDs e-mail my DDs at debbies@megsinet.net

Thanks

 

[5DisneyDiggers]

Hi all!
We are newbies to the DISboards. We are the friends of KlineyQueen. We have 3 DDs, DD3, DD8 and DD11. We have been on other cruises but this will be our first Disney cruise. We are all excited! We never expected to book a cruise this year - funny what happens at music lessons sometimes (right KlineyQueen)! Our girls would love to hear from other DDs that will be joining us on the cruise. We'll be staying at the Wyndham Orlando Resort the night before. Anyone have any feedback on this property? Look forward to hearing from y'all.

 

[mickeyfan4444]

Our family is also going 1-17-04 on our second disney cruise. I am really enjoying reading all the info on this board. Our group consists of myself, my DH, DS13, DD12, DS9, DD7, my mom, my best friend and her mom. Last time we all went except this is the first time for my friend's mom. I agree that it would be nice if the kids would meet new friends online before the cruise. An e-mail pen pal would only add to the excitement.

Is anyone staying on Disney property before leaving? We are staying at Carribbean Beach Resort. Thought that would make us feel like we were already on the cruise!

Can't Wait To Go.

 

[klineyqueen]

Hi Diggers...Glad to see you found the Disboards. They are a very informative place to surf! Music lessons can be very MAGICAL!!!!

 

[BAKAROMA]

I am so excited to know many of you have kids that are our kids names. In our neighborhood we have many kids that are the same age as our kids. The exception is for our dd who will turn five 1/2/04. How many of you have dd's or ds's that age? Our dd 5 never seems to get to have "her own friends."

 

[carolsherman]

This is so great my kids are so excited that they will be knowing quite a few of you all before the cruise. If anyone else is interested in either e mailing my boys 8 and 11 or even mom just pm me Its to bad we won't get to meet many of you till the day of the cruise we will be staying at the hyatt at the airport this time our flight doesn't arrive until after 9 pm I have yet to get my lime green swatches yet 4 more months guys but whos counting LOL

 

[BAKAROMA]

I am so excited to know many of you have kids that are our kids ages(yes I miss typed names instead of ages last time. No wonder no one replied). In our neighborhood we have many kids that are the same age as our kids. The exception is for our dd who will turn five 1/2/04. How many of you have dd's or ds's that age? Our dd 5 never seems to get to have "her own friends."

 

[mark & sandra]

Hey MNmom and carolsherman- I'm surprised at you. Are you shirking your duties? Weren't you supposed to announce how long until our cruise? Today is the 17th (hint, hint). lol Hope all is well with all.
Sandy

 

[MNmom]

Hi guys--

So sorry I missed the 4 month "HAPPY DANCE"

I am at the hospital with my best friend who has asked me to participate in the birth of her 3rd baby!!! We have been here most of the evening and still have a few hours to go! I have been thinking about the cruise all day and just found the computer in the Family Waiting Lounge. So here I am.....

We booked Captain Marvins Stingray City Tour --the 11:15 trip. Anyone else book any excursions yet??

We're getting close!!!

 

[mark & sandra]

If any of our shipmates are flying to Orlando using Southwest, they finally opened their dates to include our travel dates.
Sandy

 

[BAKAROMA]

I sure hope the price I got on Continental is at least close to SWA's out of SLC.

 

[mark & sandra]

For those who booked quickly, they were offering 57.00 each way.

 

[MNmom]

Hi Folks-

I don't know about yours but our family is getting very excited for this cruise. My girls made a paper chain with 100 rings on it and they are going to start today taking one ring off each day. THat means we have 100 DAYS until we leave for our cruise!!!

Where is everybody?? We have 21 families signed up for this cruise through the DIS (one of the largest!!). I have been seeing a lot of posts from the 1/10 and the 1/24 cruises and think it is our turn to get excited

We are still debating the Dolphin Swim vs. the Encounter through Disney but we have already booked the Stingray City Trip with Captain Marvin. Anyone have any suggestions for Key West?? My DH thinks we should just stay on the ship and enjoy a relaxing day But I think since we are there we should go do and see!!

Well-- I think I need to hit the summer clearance racks and buy some sandals and bathing suits for my kids now because there is a very good chance they will outgrow the ones they wore all summer

Happy Shopping!

 

[BAKAROMA]

It is great to be looking at double digit numbers starting tomorrow! Where is everybody is a good question. I think it is time to share itinerary ideas. a friend borrowed all my infor so i do not have it handy. I will post what excursions we are thinking about and what onboard ressies we are considering in hopes of getting everybodt's feedback. we are still looking for someone with a DD or ds to hook up with our DD who will be five 1/02/04. She will be missing her sisters who will be with kids there own age. If we could tell her we have found her a friend before we even cruise she would think she is pretty neat. We are flying in so late we will stay in Orlando at the hampton Inn airport and then take a limo early Saturday moring. If there is a small family three or four maybe we could split the limo w reserved. Let's stay active and share ideas as a group!!! Any lime green ideas?