Sept. 17 2006; 11 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise [Archive]

kaylahszoo

June 13th, 2006, 02:10 AM

Also am going on the Sept 17- 11 day Disney cruise. I will be leaving the hubbie and child home on this trip and going with 3 other girls. Am very excited! I was on one other Disney cruise- a couple of years ago and this will be my 6th cruise.
I usually do all the planning for our family vacations, but this time a friend is doing all the planning. Is kind of nice not to have to worry about all the facts and figures for a change. When our family goes- there are usually between 12- 16 people. I'm easy to please- and as long as beaches are in the picture- I'll be a happy person!!:D

bluewaves

July 17th, 2006, 12:07 AM

Hello, there! We (hubby, 4 yr. old son, and myself) are going to be on board! We can't wait. We love to cruise and we love Disney (being FL residents). This will be our first Disney Cruise but it sounds like it will be wonderful!

crazyforcruisn

July 17th, 2006, 10:40 AM

We're on this cruise too! We are traveling with 2 other couples. This will be our 5th Disney Cruise and our 7th overall! We can't wait to experience 11 days on the ship - how cool!

gatour

July 17th, 2006, 03:47 PM

I was just thinking, I wonder which night is going to be pirate night?

crazyforcruisn

July 17th, 2006, 07:10 PM

My sister mentioned it was the night we are in St. Kitts. I'm not quite sure how she knows that but I will check with her to verify it.

St. Kitts is on Sunday, Sept 24

MizDaisy

July 18th, 2006, 10:05 AM

If they use the same sort of schedule that they've used in the past, I figured out it will be on St Lucia night, the 21st.
They usually have casual night, then casual/tropical, then formal, then Pirate. But they'll also toss in another formal night and a semi-formal.....

By the way....I'm part of that group of gals who's cruising with kaylahszoo. Can't wait!!!

Iluvcruizin

July 18th, 2006, 02:48 PM

Here is a list of the special dining nights for this cruise. This was posted on another board and was supposedly gotten from Member Services.

Pirates Night - Sept. 24th, will be in St. Kitts

Formal Nights: Sept. 19th and Sept. 26th

Tropical Night: Sept. 20th, will be in St. Thomas

Of course, as we all know Member Services can give out wrong information from time to time, so time will tell if this schedule is really the correct one.

Carol

bluewaves

July 19th, 2006, 02:51 AM

I was advised today that there will only be the two formal nights as well - 19th & 26 - no semi-formal. Thanks for the info. on the Pirate night and the Tropical night. I need to try and change my Palo reservation!!

MizDaisy

July 19th, 2006, 03:03 AM

I'd rather they did one formal and one semi-formal. I have a terrible time finding formals that fit!
Will have to now check my Palo reservations to see if we need to switch.
Not dressing for Pirate night this time.

Really looking forward to the new shows & games.

LETSGOCRUSIN

July 19th, 2006, 07:20 AM

I am on the 11 night cruise also. Cruised the Panama Canal last year on the westbound and it was awesome.

Going with my sister so that time it is special to me

Iluvcruizin

July 19th, 2006, 10:48 PM

We were on the eastbound Panama cruise last year. It was great to be on the ship for 14 days. We actually found some time to truely enjoy the ship and actually rest at times. I'm sure this 11 day is going to be great also. After the 5 straight days of port calls I will be ready for some at sea days.

Carol

DisneyCruiserGirl

July 20th, 2006, 09:57 PM

Hi there. Here is the dining schedule for the 11 night cruise:

There are 2 Formal Nights. They are on night #3 of the cruise, which is Golden Mickey's night, and night #10 of the cruise, which is the Prince and Princess themed dinner.

Pirates night is night #8 of the cruise

Tropicali night is night # 5

There is 1 semi formal night and it is night #9 (Master Chef Dinner)

Hope this helps with your plans

Kitster

July 22nd, 2006, 02:35 AM

9/17 ~ Let the Magic Begin
9/18 ~ Rotation 1 (Sea Day)
9/19 ~ Golden Mickey's (formal) (Sea Day)
9/20 ~ Rotation 2 (St Thomas)
9/21 ~ Tropicali (St Lucia)
9/22 ~ Rotation 3 (Barbados)
9/23 ~ Capt. Dinner (casual) (Antigua)
9/24 ~ Pirates Night (St Kitts)
9/25 ~ Master Chef (semi-formal) (Sea Day)
9/26 ~ Prince / Princess (formal) (Sea Day)
9/27 ~ Til We Meet Again (Castaway Cay)

MizDaisy

July 22nd, 2006, 12:23 PM

Very cool...thanks for the info Kitster and CruiserGirl!

I don't know why it seems to matter what nights...I guess because we've always tried to be in Lumiere's/Triton's for formal nights and Parrot Cay for Pirate night.
For me, I just want to know how many formal & semi. casual, etc so that I bring only the number of dresses I need, and nothing extra.

I won't have the husband and kids to help me haul luggage this time, so I'm more limited. :p

DisneyCruiserGirl

July 22nd, 2006, 01:22 PM

Oh, one more thing to note. In Animators Palette only for the last 3 nights the theme is Mouseketeer Role Call and it is casual. So, keep that in mind with the above itinierary

MizDaisy

July 22nd, 2006, 03:51 PM

Nuts. Our rotation puts us in Animator's on the last Formal night.:(

MizDaisy

July 22nd, 2006, 04:10 PM

I was just thinking more about the Mouseketeer Role Call thing. How can they have that when the last 3 nights of the cruise already have special plans? I guess I'm confused! :confused:

Kitster

July 22nd, 2006, 08:26 PM

Nuts. Our rotation puts us in Animator's on the last Formal night.:(How do you know your rotation ahead of time? I know you can request a certain rotation thru your TA, but that doesn't guarantee that you will get it. Normally cruisers don't find out their rotation until they get the KTW card upon check-in.

MizDaisy

July 22nd, 2006, 11:29 PM

How do you know your rotation ahead of time? I know you can request a certain rotation thru your TA, but that doesn't guarantee that you will get it. Normally cruisers don't find out their rotation until they get the KTW card upon check-in.

We have a suite, and have been able to contact DCL ahead of time.

DisneyCruiserGirl

July 22nd, 2006, 11:37 PM

I was just thinking more about the Mouseketeer Role Call thing. How can they have that when the last 3 nights of the cruise already have special plans? I guess I'm confused!

Yea I know that is pretty weird. They did the same thing on the Magic last year when it crossed to California. I have no idea why. The menu is the same in Animators but the theme/server costumes are different for the last 3 nights. Maybe you can request to change your schedule.

MizDaisy

July 23rd, 2006, 12:43 PM

crazyforcruisn

July 23rd, 2006, 12:54 PM

Okay....I think I have my clothes all figured out. I'm really trying to keep it to a minimum, and only use one (large) suitcase. I don't think I'll bring nearly as many tanks and tees as I usually do, I plan on buying a few along the way.;)
I want to start packing now. I want to leave NOW! :p

Guess I better start thinking of what I need to bring! We will keep it to 1 large & 1 small each for dh and myself. We're flying Spirit and my last flight with them in March I found out that they are now limiting bags to 50 lbs each. :eek:

The time for this cruise is creeping up pretty quick!

Kitster

July 23rd, 2006, 03:30 PM

We leave for WDW on Sept. 9th, for 8 wonderful days at the world. Then it's on to the 11 night cruise and afterwards we'll be doing F&W festival for 4 days (as well as comparing vacation photos with DisneyCruiseGirl). [/COLOR]

During this time, we have 2 MNSSHP to pack for (going as pirates, so the costumes will be doing double duty on Pirates night), DIS cruise gifts to pack, masks and snorkels and enough clothes for a 3 week honeymoon trip. We're taking 1 large rolling duffle that we'll keep below 70 #. It'll cost us an extra $25, but it will be worth it to have just 1 large bag to schlep.

MizDaisy

July 23rd, 2006, 04:31 PM

So, how many of us here also "talk" on the DIS?

I've posted on the 11 night thread over there a few times, but seem to be pretty much ignored. Partly my fault, since I'd already decided I didn't want to be part of all the "festivities" this time.

We would have loved to have spent some time at WDW, but we're dumping the kids on the husbands long enough as it is.

gatour

July 23rd, 2006, 05:40 PM

I am about ready to start packing. Florida is having no-sales tax days on clothing and school supplies so I bought a bunch of new Dockers. I am just going to put them into the suit case now.

MizDaisy

July 23rd, 2006, 08:36 PM

I am about ready to start packing. Florida is having no-sales tax days on clothing and school supplies so I bought a bunch of new Dockers. I am just going to put them into the suit case now.

Wow...what a great deal!

I'm so tempted to get the suitcase out and start packing. I will have to do a "practice pack", just to be sure it all fits.

Kitster

July 24th, 2006, 12:41 AM

So, how many of us here also "talk" on the DIS?
I recognize at least 3 other nicks from the 11-Night thread over on the DIS boards. I use the same ID here as I do there.

MizDaisy, it's too bad you aren't interested in the festivities we have planned during the cruise. My hubby and our best friends are planning a mini MouseAdventure on the High Seas for one of the sea days, there is a Jammie Breakfast in the works, a possible Mickey Bar eating contest and loads of other fun things in the planning stages. Considering that there are ~250+ of the 1500 people on the cruise who are registered to the cruise thread, I'd say we have almost 20% of the total passengers in our 'group'. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention the grass skirt fraternity for the sail-away party !!!!! :eek:

MizDaisy

July 24th, 2006, 11:52 AM

I know...I've been reading and following along.

A couple of the ladies that are traveling with me have just been through some rough times. They've had (and one still has) husbands who've been very ill....so this cruise is all about doing "nothing" for us.
When we've done the whole "DIS" thing, it seemed that we had to check our watches a lot, and keep checking the mini-navigator, just to make sure we weren't missing anything. We just didn't feel up to doing that this time.
I've cruised with a few of the DISer's before, so it will be nice to say "hi" and chat.

But....and here's something that may not sit well.....I was on the 2nd Mexican Riviera cruise to sail after the Repo cruise. At that time, the crew (including the Captain) were still talking about "that group". And not in a good way. They were all pretty disgusted with the behavior of some of the group. And even this past May, I had some CM's that I've known a long time mention it again.
I sort of decided at that time, that if I wanted to continue to sail with DCL and keep my CM friends, then I wasn't going to be part of "that group".

cindi0511

July 27th, 2006, 10:28 PM

Host Mick

July 28th, 2006, 12:12 AM

I know...I've been reading and following along.
...
But....and here's something that may not sit well.....I was on the 2nd Mexican Riviera cruise to sail after the Repo cruise. At that time, the crew (including the Captain) were still talking about "that group". And not in a good way. They were all pretty disgusted with the behavior of some of the group. And even this past May, I had some CM's that I've known a long time mention it again.
I sort of decided at that time, that if I wanted to continue to sail with DCL and keep my CM friends, then I wasn't going to be part of "that group".

What were they saying about the group?
I'm curious because I used to occasionally meet up with a bunch of Disneyland fans at Disneyland. It was fun at times but because of their familiarity with Disneyland and some cast members they developed a sense of entitlement and a feeling that they were VIPs. They became a part of the show rather than guests.
I stopped going with them when we sat through a showing of Fantasmic! (the good Disneyland one, not that cheap WDW knock-off) with a lot of the group reciting all of the dialog, some sound effects and generally being loud and obnoxious. They thought that they were funny and entertaining and said that they weren't bothering anyone but they clearly were.
I was wondering if the "superfans" were the same on the DCL.

MizDaisy

July 28th, 2006, 03:26 AM

Hey, MizDaisy, I hope you and your friends have a fabulously "down" time and can relax to you hearts' content. It surely sounds like you all will need every minute of it! We'll be there, too, but won't participate in all of the DIS stuff. I have certainly learned a lot from them, though!! I'm not in the clique, either, but it is OK. There are eight in our group and I imagine I'll have a hard enough time keeping up with US, let alone 220+ others!:p My daughter has made contact with another little girl who is supposed to be going if she gets well enough, and she is so looking forward to that. What excursions is everyone going on? Are you doing DCL or on your own? And someone PLEASE tell me how you know what night is what? If pirate night is on St. Kitts day, we'll have to change our Palo reservations, too.

This board has taught us a TON about the different ports and available excursions; at this point, we'll only be doing St. Kitts and CC through DCL. Thanks to all who have helped inform us!:)

As far as what night they are doing different themes, I thought I had it figured out according to the way they (DCL) had done the 10 Night Christmas cruise, but I was wrong....I've seen several people now say that it will be in the order Kitster posted on the previous page.

We're taking DCL's excursion to St John from St Thomas. I've snorkeled over there several times, but have never toured the island. We were going to do it on our own, but felt more comfortable booking with the ship, since there are too many variables with going to a different island.
We've booked the Catamaran Seahorse Snorkel at Castaway Cay also.

But on all the other islands, we plan on grabbing a taxi van and touring on our own and then hitting a beach. We've researched each island to find the highlights of what to see, and found a few choices for beaches at each. We'll ask our driver and other "locals" about good restaurants and beaches, too.

MizDaisy

July 28th, 2006, 04:03 AM

What were they saying about the group?
I'm curious because I used to occasionally meet up with a bunch of Disneyland fans at Disneyland. It was fun at times but because of their familiarity with Disneyland and some cast members they developed a sense of entitlement and a feeling that they were VIPs. They became a part of the show rather than guests.
I stopped going with them when we sat through a showing of Fantasmic! (the good Disneyland one, not that cheap WDW knock-off) with a lot of the group reciting all of the dialog, some sound effects and generally being loud and obnoxious. They thought that they were funny and entertaining and said that they weren't bothering anyone but they clearly were.
I was wondering if the "superfans" were the same on the DCL.

Pretty much exactly as you said. From the Captain, all the way down the line, and even from some other passengers....everyone said that this group was obnoxious, rude, demanding, pushy.....
The crew couldn't WAIT for the cruise to end, so that they could see (some of) these people get off. That's not to say that they ALL were nasty...but a fair amount of them. There were crew members who were still talking about it an entire year later. The other passengers that I talked to said that "those people" acted as if they owned the ship and had little regard for anyone who was not a part of their group.

MizDaisy

July 28th, 2006, 04:08 AM

Totally off topic! :)

I meant to say also.....even though WDW has more parks and more hotels...my heart still belongs to Disneyland. After a million trips as a kid, and because we're close enough (Arizona) to pop over when we want to, it feels like home to us. I don't think I'll ever get tired of it!

cindi0511

July 28th, 2006, 08:10 AM

Pretty much exactly as you said. From the Captain, all the way down the line, and even from some other passengers....everyone said that this group was obnoxious, rude, demanding, pushy.....
The crew couldn't WAIT for the cruise to end, so that they could see (some of) these people get off. That's not to say that they ALL were nasty...but a fair amount of them. There were crew members who were still talking about it an entire year later. The other passengers that I talked to said that "those people" acted as if they owned the ship and had little regard for anyone who was not a part of their group.

I'm sure there are people like that everywhere, especially in a group the size of DIS. I have also found some REALLY nice people over there, though, too. :) I have definitely taken a pass on the pajama breakfast, but my mom loves to scrapbook, and I figure with the amount of time we'll be on the ship, it will be fun for her to do it.

I think part of the way they come across is because so many of them know each other from previous cruises and just don't mean to be uppity or snubbing others. I sure hope our crew enjoys the trip, too.

On our last cruise, our assistant server was hilarious and we "picked" on him a lot. He said he enjoyed it a lot, but that he didn't even talk to the people who had our table at the early seating because they hardly gave him the time of day and didn't speak to him at all. I felt so badly about that. So I'm a little cautious about the whole DIS thing as a group, although like I said, there are some REALLY nice people.

cindi0511

July 28th, 2006, 08:15 AM

As far as what night they are doing different themes, I thought I had it figured out according to the way they (DCL) had done the 10 Night Christmas cruise, but I was wrong....I've seen several people now say that it will be in the order Kitster posted on the previous page.

Ugh, now I DO have to change our Palo dinner dates, and the system hasn't let me do the original ones very easy at all. :mad: Thanks for all of your help -- can I ask HOW y'all find out this stuff? I've got to redo our schedule now, but it is so helpful to know it now than later! You are the best!

gatour

July 28th, 2006, 08:32 AM

I am now trying to figure out my entire packing logistics. We are actually driving down the day before to do some touring, haven't been to the Cape in years, etc. Then after the cruise we are heading to WDW for the Food and Wine Fest. I usually do a load or two of laundry during a cruise, but with all port schedule there doesn't seem to be a logical day to plan for this. May just splurge and send stuff out for Disney to clean.

cindi0511

July 28th, 2006, 09:40 AM

Is there any way to find out how much sending out costs? I'm thinking of doing this, too, and want to budget accordingly. I didn't see it anywhere on the official DCL website.

MizDaisy

July 28th, 2006, 12:58 PM

I can't remember how much each item costs to have washed, but I know that for my family of four, when I've sent out just things like underwear and t-shirts (not the formal things) the bill has been around $80. I sent probably 5 days' worth of items.

Cindi...don't get me wrong about the DIS. I have met a lot of amazing people. In fact, all the gals who are cruising with me in September (except one) are ladies that I met through the DIS. We've taken other vacations together also. I now have friends from there that I know will be my friends forever, and I'm amazed and grateful for that.

gatour...you're right, there isn't really a "logical" day for the laundry. I don't want to spend my last day at sea in the laundry room.
Land & Sea trips are always soooo hard, simply because of all the clothes!
I'm going to search and see if I can find out if it would be cheaper to have the ship do the laundry, or the resorts. I DO know that when the ship does the laundry, then send back all the undergarments in a bag...a sack...rather rumpled and not sorted. Seems like when I sent clothes out at the Polynesian, they came back folded and in small boxes.

Kitster

July 28th, 2006, 01:34 PM

I DO know that when the ship does the laundry, then send back all the undergarments in a bag...a sack...rather rumpled and not sorted. Seems like when I sent clothes out at the Polynesian, they came back folded and in small boxes.Please bear in mind that they probably have 4-5 times the space for their laundryroom at the Poly than the ship has. I know for a FACT that the wardrobe department onboard ship is the size of a broom-closet, so storage space for laundry boxes probably isn't a possibility. Folding would be nice though.

MizDaisy

July 28th, 2006, 02:00 PM

Please bear in mind that they probably have 4-5 times the space for their laundryroom at the Poly than the ship has. I know for a FACT that the wardrobe department onboard ship is the size of a broom-closet, so storage space for laundry boxes probably isn't a possibility. Folding would be nice though.

True...good point. I didn't mind it so much....I was just surprised. But I must say, it was still worth every penny to not have to do it myself!!

Been looking and still haven't found any place that states the cost.

DisneyBlonde

July 28th, 2006, 09:53 PM

cindi0511

July 30th, 2006, 09:16 PM

Hey! This is so cool. This thread wasn't here when we booked this cruise a few months ago. It's our first Disney cruise, I'm so excited!!

Me and my husband (Jimbo) will be celebrating our 3 month anniversary. :D It's also our first inside cabin...not so sure how I'll like that. But it'll be worth it to sail Disney.

Congratulations on your anniversary! We're getting an inside cabin for the first time as well -- last time all three cabins of us were upgraded at the port, thanks to the MOUSE! :D But sometimes seeing the ocean go by from where we were played games with our heads and stomachs, which is weird because when we were on an open deck, there was no problem. Go figure. But, we spend so little time there, we're just hoping for the best.

IS IT TIME YET? We just went shopping for clothes this weekend, thanks to a tax-free time here in Florida, and now I've got to haul out the suitcases. Miz Daisy, I know all about the practice packing. Heeheehee! I'll probably do it multiple times, and in the end, my husband will figure it out for me. He's awesome at packing, thanks to nine years in the Navy!:)

MizDaisy

July 31st, 2006, 12:00 AM

I'd been thinking that I would try to just bring one suitcase. Not gonna happen. Will bring two and that way, I can go shopping!!

I have a feeling there may be a lot of upgrades on this cruise. There are still an awful lot of empty rooms.

Kitster

July 31st, 2006, 03:26 AM

True...good point. I didn't mind it so much....I was just surprised. But I must say, it was still worth every penny to not have to do it myself!!

Been looking and still haven't found any place that states the cost.

Dry cleaning service: Description Price
(in U.S. Dollars) Pants $4.25 Jacket $4.50 Two-piece suit $7.00 Shirt $3.50 Tie $2.00 Evening dress $8.00 Skirt $4.50 Blouse $4.00
There is a "pressing only" service at 50% of dry cleaning cost.

Laundry service: Description Price Shirt $3.00 Pants $3.50 Short pants $2.50
• With "regular" service, your clothes will be returned by 5:00 p.m. the next day.
• 50% surcharge for same-day service.
Your clothes will be picked up before 9:00 a.m. and will be returned by 5:00 p.m.
• 100% surcharge for express service.
Call for pick-up. Your clothes will be returned within three hours.

Here's the link to this info.....I'm not sure how recent it is:

http://www.dcltribute.com/faq/valetservice.htm

cindi0511

July 31st, 2006, 08:55 AM

Great info -- thank you!!!

bearette

July 31st, 2006, 11:53 PM

Your 11 day sailing seems to be more popular then the 10 day sailing I am going on. I thought I would check you guys out to see what you are up to and find out any information you have. You guys seem to have a good group going.

cindi0511

August 3rd, 2006, 09:09 PM

Hey, Bearette, hope you have a great cruise. We thought about the 10-nighter, but liked the extra port on this one. Anyone going with you?

bearette

August 4th, 2006, 01:39 PM

I finally found some people on cruise critic who will be sailing with us. My party though is my husband and my parents.

I would have done the 11 day, but I go back to school on the 21st (I am in the process getting a teaching credential) so I had to do the 10 day.

Since these are special trips I am having a hard time finding out information that will be useful for my sailing (like which night is formal night.) Your cruise group seems to be great at finding out this information.

Kathryn in MN

August 4th, 2006, 03:16 PM

Just booked today for this cruise. My husband and I are taking my youngest son (11). He's been feeling left out lately - his oldest sister does a lot of traveling, and I went to see her in Europe last year while she attended school at the Sorbonne, and we traveled around. I just took my other daughter to Mexico in June. My older son just returned from an Alaska trip with his uncle and cousins. The youngest hasn't gone anywhere.

The girls have been to DisneyWorld, but the boys haven't, and the youngest really wanted to go there. I got such a good deal on this cruise that it made more sense to me to do the cruise than DisneyWorld. With an always hungry growing boy, he'll love having food whenever he wants, and I'll love not having to fork over $$ constantly! He's never cruised before, and I'm very curious to see his reactions. He does love the water and beaches.

My main concern is due to the timing, do you think there will be very many schooll-aged kids on this cruise?

cindi0511

August 4th, 2006, 03:51 PM

I guess it depends on what you mean by a lot. I'm sure there are some, from another board's roster for this cruise, but there won't be TONS, I don't think.

mbtaz

August 4th, 2006, 09:42 PM

First time Disney cruiser here! I've been on several RCCL cruises and am finally taking a Disney one. I will be traveling with my 4 year old son.

Can someone explain to me the different theme nights? Pirates Night? Not sure what this is. Thanks so much in advance.

Iluvcruizin

August 4th, 2006, 11:41 PM

Welcome to cruisin with Disney.

There are usually formal nights, tropical nights and pirate night. On pirate night you will see passengers dressed in pirate garb. Some really go all out on their costumes others will just have a pirate t-shirt, others will be dressed in their regular evening outfits. There will be bandanas handed out at dinner. Crew members will be dressed in pirate garb also. After the late dinner seating there is a pirate "party" on deck 9 and 10. On our last cruise there were fireworks at this time also. LOTS of fun.

Never realized there was a Henry fan club. You will find Henry on Disney cruises as well.

See you in September.

Carol

Host Mick

August 5th, 2006, 01:46 AM

I was wondering what Friends of Henry is. I've heard of Friends of Bill and Friends of Dorothy but Henry remains elusive. There's no entry in Wikipedia.

mbtaz

August 5th, 2006, 07:13 AM

I was wondering what Friends of Henry is. I've heard of Friends of Bill and Friends of Dorothy but Henry remains elusive. There's no entry in Wikipedia.

LOL Mick, Friends of Henry was started over on the RCCL boards. Henry is the Vaccum cleaner on the cruise ships. (my avatar) My 4 year old has come to love Henry and never misses an opportunity to say "Hi Henry" when we see him in the halls on the ship! He'll be thrilled that "Henry" will be on board Disney as well.

Host Mick

August 5th, 2006, 01:19 PM

Perhaps an entry in Wikipedia might be in order.
I was thinking that it was another substance addiction group, perhaps addicted to Fords, The Fonz or the '74 Braves.

didymus

August 6th, 2006, 09:10 PM

Hello DisneyBlonde, Didymus here! :cool: This time your name is a fit. Well my first Disney Cruise also! Looking to see you guys again, it's a small, small world indeed! :)

How many is signed up for the party (is there going to be a party)?

Will write more after I read the thread!

Didymus;)

DisneyBlonde

August 7th, 2006, 08:49 AM

Happy Monday and Welcome a-board to all the new cruisers

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Didymus! What an awesome surprise! This is our first Disney cruise too. I'm very excited. Jim is...well, :o he's not a Disney boy, what can I say. He's going for me.

Anyway, don't know if you heard but we got married in June. There is a link in my profile to some pictures.

Have a great day everyone!

didymus

August 8th, 2006, 02:28 PM

Well "DisneyB" I see that congradulations are in order! :) I saw the pictures, I see that married life is agreeing with Jimbo, he gained a few pounds. Must say the same happen to me! How dare you put a Carnival Ship on the cake?

Jim and I are on the same wave length, I going with the wife also (who else).

I see there is very little activity on this board, we must be travling with the upper class.:D

Didymus:cool:

kaylahszoo

August 10th, 2006, 03:17 AM

Do you realize it's just a tad over a month away. I'm one of the girls going with MizDaisy. I just got back last week from a cruise to Alaska. I am very excited- as soon as I get all the stuff out of my suitcases from Alaska, I'm going to start packing. And I think it will take half the room. A swim suit and shorts is going to take a heck of a lot less space in my luggage than jeans, sweatshirts, thermals, hiking boots, and rain suits. And I needed them all- at one port or another.
You know, Alaska was nice, but I LOVE beaches. I just can't wait. This is going to be the vacation of a lifetime! And I feel very honored to be included in the group with MizDaisy and her Dis friends.

didymus

August 13th, 2006, 09:39 PM

Just checking in! Back up to the top!

Didymus:cool:

didymus

August 13th, 2006, 09:41 PM

Hello everyone;

Just checking in! Pushing this thing back up to the top!

Didymus:cool:

DisneyBlonde

August 15th, 2006, 09:05 AM

Didymus, we just sailed with Chelle on Freedom, for our honeymoon - and yes, married life seems to be agreeing with both of us! :rolleyes: We're sailing with Darlene and Larry next year on Serenade to Hawaii. Wasn't the Panama Canal group the best?

Is anyone else having a tough time with excursions? We email to get prices and availability and such and they seem to take a long time to get back to us, if they even bother to email us back. We're looking into an all inclusive in Antigua and each time we email the contact person it's like the first time they're dealing with us. We're hoping that we are actually confirmed at this point. And we've had a tough time setting up a tour of St Kitts too.

Won't be long now. :D

CruzLvrToo

August 18th, 2006, 04:10 PM

MizDaisy

August 18th, 2006, 06:53 PM

I've been out of town for two weeks, and it sure made the countdown to cruising go faster.
I bought more clothes while I was away, so this morning I had to go through all my cruise clothes again to decide what I was taking and what not. I think I have it down now.

CAN'T WAIT!!

cruisin' friends

August 18th, 2006, 10:00 PM

cindi0511

August 19th, 2006, 12:05 AM

cruisin' friends

August 19th, 2006, 09:19 AM

Three more girls on board for the cruise. I'm a fairly experienced cruiser, but have only done the 3-day on Disney before. My companions have been on sail ships, so really are newbies.
Any unofficial fun happening on board we should be aware of?

Hello
One quick thing MizDaisy,
We also saw a group of people on the may cruise.
They dominated alot of things. DJ, the pin collector and his group!
The store was robbed blind.
The crew had a very hard time with the group.
When the store ran out of merchandise, ( T- shirts )
This group had shirts created, via the internet and flown to the next port of call.
Then sold the shirts onboard,was asked to stop selling them.
Then traded them for pins instead.
Forget the exact wording on the shirt !
but it was something to do with the mastercard commercial, ( Priceless !)
Was less than flattering to Disney cruise line.
Maybe, that is why the memory lingers !

anywho ?
Does anyone have anything planned. :confused: hate to miss out, on something fun?

MizDaisy

August 20th, 2006, 01:05 AM

Hello
One quick thing MizDaisy,
We also saw a group of people on the may cruise.
They dominated alot of things. DJ, the pin collector and his group!
The store was robbed blind.
The crew had a very hard time with the group.
When the store ran out of merchandise, ( T- shirts )
This group had shirts created, via the internet and flown to the next port of call.
Then sold the shirts onboard,was asked to stop selling them.
Then traded them for pins instead.
Forget the exact wording on the shirt !
but it was something to do with the mastercard commercial, ( Priceless !)
Was less than flattering to Disney cruise line.
Maybe, that is why the memory lingers !

anywho ?
Does anyone have anything planned. :confused: hate to miss out, on something fun?

Last year's May Repo cruise? It will be a long time before the DISer's live that one down. I was almost going to go on that cruise, and couldn't at the last minute.

No one here has planned anything special yet. I'm with my group of "escaping Moms" and we pretty much plan on doing nothing. Other than the shows, the spa and Bingo. We've all cruised a lot, and just really need the down time.

MizDaisy

August 20th, 2006, 01:11 AM

Hey, y'all, I've heard that venturing out on your own in St. Kitts is not necessarily encouraged. We're taking one of the DCL excursions that day. In Antigua, we're taking Eli's Eco tour that sounds like a ton of fun.

So what is everyone else doing for excursions? (I unexpectedly ended up with a baby girl from China to watch 3 days a week, so I've had to try to catch up on my other work at night and been missing you all!)

Only 29 more days ...:)

Hmmm....let's see....

St Thomas: We've booked the tour of St John with DCL. We were going to do this on our own, but decided since we were going to another island, we'd better stick with DCL.

St Lucia: Whale watching

Barbados: Grabbing a taxi for an island tour and maybe finding a beach

Antigua: Taxi to Nelson's Dockyard/Shirley Heights Beach and Shopping

St Kitts: Again, just grabbing a taxi and touring on our own

Castaway Cay: Seahorse Snorkel and Cabana Massages

cruisin' friends

August 21st, 2006, 12:39 PM

Last year's May Repo cruise? It will be a long time before the DISer's live that one down. I was almost going to go on that cruise, and couldn't at the last minute.

I was also on the eastbound repo.
People told me about the "DISers" on the westbound repo.
Yet these people "mooned" other passengers in the Atrium.
And danced on a table in Rockin' Bar D.
It's not right to lump everyone from one board into a group like that without being there and knowing the facts. As you said, you were not on that cruise, you don't know if it was the actions of one or all of them.
From what I have seen, many of the people posting on the 11 night thread are very nice people. I'm going to join in on their activities because I want to. You don't. That's fine. I won't judge you for that, you shouldn't judge the rest of us for what we do. Feel free to judge individuals how you will, but don't lump everyone in one group, it's not very fair and certainly not very Disney.

cindi0511

August 21st, 2006, 01:20 PM

Hello
One quick thing MizDaisy,
We also saw a group of people on the may cruise.
They dominated alot of things. DJ, the pin collector and his group!
The store was robbed blind.
The crew had a very hard time with the group.
When the store ran out of merchandise, ( T- shirts )
This group had shirts created, via the internet and flown to the next port of call.
Then sold the shirts onboard,was asked to stop selling them.
Then traded them for pins instead.
Forget the exact wording on the shirt !
but it was something to do with the mastercard commercial, ( Priceless !)
Was less than flattering to Disney cruise line.
Maybe, that is why the memory lingers !

Yikes! That sounds very tough for the crew. When you say that they robbed the store blind, are you serious and being literal? Was this group associated with the DIS group? or were they completely different? In a group of any size, there are probably bad apples no matter what, but I think everyone here agrees that there are some very, very kind and good people on the DIS boards, esp. for the 11-night meets thread. There are many, many things they are planning, and it sound like lots of people are participating in a variety of things that should be a lot of fun. We'll all have a fabulous time, I'm sure!:)

DisneyBlonde

August 22nd, 2006, 10:36 AM

Let's hope this is a fairly mellow cruise. It's hard enough to stay out of trouble without adding a bunch of rowdy cruisers to the mix. :D

So for excursions we have a tour in St Lucia, Barbodos and St Kitts, a beach day in St Thomas, and a day pass at a resort in Antigua.

Still looking at what to do in Castaway Cay. It will be our first time there, any must-do suggestions?

Mr and Mrs Didymus, Darlene sends a http://hometown.aol.com/jiminy321/images/hug.gif right at you!

Have a great day eveyone!

MizDaisy

August 22nd, 2006, 11:26 AM

I was also on the eastbound repo.
People told me about the "DISers" on the westbound repo.
Yet these people "mooned" other passengers in the Atrium.
And danced on a table in Rockin' Bar D.
It's not right to lump everyone from one board into a group like that without being there and knowing the facts. As you said, you were not on that cruise, you don't know if it was the actions of one or all of them.
From what I have seen, many of the people posting on the 11 night thread are very nice people. I'm going to join in on their activities because I want to. You don't. That's fine. I won't judge you for that, you shouldn't judge the rest of us for what we do. Feel free to judge individuals how you will, but don't lump everyone in one group, it's not very fair and certainly not very Disney.

I'm not the one who brought it up. We aren't joining in on the "festivities" because we have some gals in my group who have been taking care of extremely ill husbands and are cruising for relaxation. We aren't joining the group because we don't want to have to check our watches to see if we are missing a group activity. We simply want to do "nothing"...or do whatever/whenever. It has nothing to do with the people from the DIS. And I know a lot of people in that group and happen to think that they are truly wonderful people. Some I don't know at all, and wouldn't think of judging.
When I said it would be a while before the May Repo DISer's lived it down, I should have clarified. Although I said this on here before.....the crew on the Magic were still talking about that group (and NOT in a GOOD way) LONG after the cruise ended. They were disgusted with the behavior of a lot of those people, and were hoping to not see any DIS groups in the near future. I was only saying what they (the crew) told me and several others after that cruise. I wasn't on the Repo cruise to witness it, no....and I didn't say that I HAD seen it..... just telling what the crew thought of them. I don't know if they meant ALL of the DISers....I don't know if they meant only a FEW....but it was enough to have them still talking about it a year later.

MizDaisy

August 22nd, 2006, 11:31 AM

Hey, y'all, I've heard that venturing out on your own in St. Kitts is not necessarily encouraged. We're taking one of the DCL excursions that day.

Uh oh. What did you hear about St Kitts? We're planning on getting a taxi and touring.

didymus

August 22nd, 2006, 08:07 PM

Ist time Disney cruiser. Please explain the DIS. I am in the dark.:confused:

Didymus:cool:

MizDaisy

August 23rd, 2006, 12:16 AM

Ist time Disney cruiser. Please explain the DIS. I am in the dark.:confused:

Didymus:cool:

It's a discussion board like Cruise Critic, but it is "all things Disney".....parks, resorts, cruises.......

cindi0511

August 23rd, 2006, 08:11 AM

Uh oh. What did you hear about St Kitts? We're planning on getting a taxi and touring.

I thought it was in PassPorter, but when I looked it up last night to reply, it wasn't there. Sooooo, let me track it down and I'll let you know! Have a great day -- we're down to what, about 24 days? Yea!

OK, now I can't seem to locate that info at all. Sorry about that. I checked the ports of call pages here at CC, and I think that may have been where I got that impression/info. BUT, this thread was helpful, and might help you make plans: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=304523

That's the only one I can locate on the spur of the minute, but I thought the gist of the thread was that taxi drivers were charging exorbitant prices and then not stopping at the sites, being really rude, etc.

For what it's worth ...

MizDaisy

August 23rd, 2006, 09:07 AM

I thought it was in PassPorter, but when I looked it up last night to reply, it wasn't there. Sooooo, let me track it down and I'll let you know! Have a great day -- we're down to what, about 24 days? Yea!

OK, now I can't seem to locate that info at all. Sorry about that. I checked the ports of call pages here at CC, and I think that may have been where I got that impression/info. BUT, this thread was helpful, and might help you make plans: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=304523

That's the only one I can locate on the spur of the minute, but I thought the gist of the thread was that taxi drivers were charging exorbitant prices and then not stopping at the sites, being really rude, etc.

For what it's worth ...

On my way for four hours of dental work, so I'll check that out later. Thanks! At least we still have time to arrange something with DCL.

cindi0511

August 23rd, 2006, 09:09 AM

On my way for four hours of dental work, so I'll check that out later. Thanks! At least we still have time to arrange something with DCL.

Ouch. Just think relaxing, cruise thoughts, and maybe it will make the dental visit less painful.

There is a girl posting on that thread with people who are supposed to be good taxi people. Maybe you can just set something up ahead of time with one of them, and their good reputations will pay off for you!

Iluvcruizin

August 23rd, 2006, 07:48 PM

In a reply I received from a tour guide in St. Kitts he stated that stores usually do not open on Sundays unless there are enough cruise ships in port. He didn't say how many cruise ships and I believe the Wonder is the only ship in port at St. Kitts on Sunday. And of course I can't find my e-mail to remember where I got the response. Has anyone else heard this? He said the tours run 7 days a week regardless of the # of ships in port. Could be a light shopping day if shops aren't open.

Looking forward to seeing you again MizDaisy. I sure hope we get a chance to rest on this cruise. We were on the 14 day eastbound repo cruise and we really did get a chance to use the chairs on deck 4.

Carol

dobelover

August 24th, 2006, 07:22 AM

Good Morning - We are really excited about the 11 night Wonder. It will be Sue, Liz, Barbara (sisters), Jeanne (mom) and Fran and Elynne (mother and daughter). We have all sailed together b4 except for Barbara, this will be her 1st ever cruise.
We are on the pm St Kitts railway excursion thru DCL. That is all we have planned at this time.

Sue

LETSGOCRUSIN

August 24th, 2006, 08:22 AM

I was there and was involved in the whole thing - I guess I can say.

Yes, the store was robbed blind. Over 3000 pins. I saw it first hand and even saw the fights.

I am the one that called Security the first night in the shop. Guess you can say that I started Security keeping tabs on all of them. There wasn't a day that Security didn't come to my room to ask questions.

The guy, DJ, is not allowed on any Disney cruise anymore. He would have to change his color and size to get on the ship. He also had "his attorney" (& attys. wife) cruising with him and that gentleman is also not allowed to cruise with Disney ever again.

But he wasn't part of the DIS'ers as such. They are a different whole group -

I think this cruise will be pretty much the same thing as the May Repo cruise, just not the pin happenings.

Yikes! That sounds very tough for the crew. When you say that they robbed the store blind, are you serious and being literal? Was this group associated with the DIS group? or were they completely different? In a group of any size, there are probably bad apples no matter what, but I think everyone here agrees that there are some very, very kind and good people on the DIS boards, esp. for the 11-night meets thread. There are many, many things they are planning, and it sound like lots of people are participating in a variety of things that should be a lot of fun. We'll all have a fabulous time, I'm sure!:)

MizDaisy

August 24th, 2006, 11:23 AM

I should get a book and look this up, but my teeth are still hurting and I'm lazy.....but...is St Kitts French? I know when my husband and I were on St Barth's, the stores closed from around 11 am until 1 pm....we had to really rush to do any shopping and still get on the ferry back to St Maarten.
I hope the stores are open, I've never been to St Kitts and would like to bring home souvenirs.

I also wonder if the ship will have any special pins or anything?

LETSGOCRUSIN

August 24th, 2006, 07:33 PM

As of right now, none have been released, but I would surely think that at least one would be released and possibly a special one will be on CC

We can hope anyway:p

I should get a book and look this up, but my teeth are still hurting and I'm lazy.....but...is St Kitts French? I know when my husband and I were on St Barth's, the stores closed from around 11 am until 1 pm....we had to really rush to do any shopping and still get on the ferry back to St Maarten.
I hope the stores are open, I've never been to St Kitts and would like to bring home souvenirs.

I also wonder if the ship will have any special pins or anything?

cindi0511

August 24th, 2006, 10:55 PM

LETSGOCRUSIN

August 25th, 2006, 07:05 AM

dobelover:

we have the railway excursion booked also. Yea

cindi0511

August 25th, 2006, 07:55 AM

Anyone over here a WDW annual passholder? I've been told that you can get a $100 onboard credit if you fax in copies of the fronts and backs of your passes. I've had conflicting info on whether or not it can be combined with the Fla. Res. Rate, but my TA is on it again today so I'll let you know what I find. Last night, Melanie with DCL said it COULD be combined, and I had her go check with her manager, Hadie (Pronounced Hide) and he confirmed that it COULD be combined.

Hey, $100 is $100!

gatour

August 25th, 2006, 09:03 AM

cindi0511

August 25th, 2006, 09:39 AM

I am an annual passholder and never heard of the $100 OBC, but then again this is only my second Disney cruise and my TA has already kicked in some OBC.

I also posted on the DIS board for this cruise and was also pretty much ignored. And everytime i checked on some of the postings they didn't seem to be too cruise related.

I am really looking forward to this cruise 4 new island for me. I have booked all of my excursions through Disney. I know I could probably save money on my own but like the convience of booking online.

Hey, Gatour, it will work for you in conjunction with your TA's OBC and the Fla res rate. It's the only combinable one I know of. Take your APs with you (make copies front and back to leave in your car and at home in case the orginals get lost for replacement purposes), and either call DCL or your TA. My TA called today and added it to two of our rooms. My sis and her husband are neither AP holders nor Fla residents.:rolleyes: I'm going to post this to the 10-night thread too.

cruisin' friends

August 25th, 2006, 09:52 AM

I am an annual passholder and never heard of the $100 OBC, but then again this is only my second Disney cruise and my TA has already kicked in some OBC.

I also posted on the DIS board for this cruise and was also pretty much ignored. And everytime i checked on some of the postings they didn't seem to be too cruise related.

I am really looking forward to this cruise 4 new island for me. I have booked all of my excursions through Disney. I know I could probably save money on my own but like the convience of booking online.

gatour, we've missed you over on the DIS! I keep up with the posts, but don't post a lot (here or there :D). Everyone seems pretty nice there. I get the newsletter too. That has helped to keep up with the cruise stuff going on. Can't wait to go!!

cindi0511

August 25th, 2006, 10:46 AM

gatour, we've missed you over on the DIS! I keep up with the posts, but don't post a lot (here or there :D). Everyone seems pretty nice there. I get the newsletter too. That has helped to keep up with the cruise stuff going on. Can't wait to go!!

That newsletter has been phenomenal! Tracey has done a TON of work, and it's been really, really helpful. She is so nice!

P.S. My TA hadn't heard of it, either, (and the first CM she called two nights ago gave her wrong info) and still doesn't know if it can help any of her other cruisers who leave tomorrow -- I think there is a $75 or $50 credit for AP holders on tomorrow's 7-day. Doris said she has no way of knowing who is and isn't an AP holder, so it's just a luck of the draw thing. The DIS boards tuned me in to the FL res rate first off, so it is nice to be able to give something back. I have learned way, way more over here about the ports of call, though. THANK YOU ALL!

LETSGOCRUSIN

August 25th, 2006, 11:05 AM

confirmed my $100 credit. I have a TA but faxed to DCL directly yesterday. Didn't hear back and then called TA, this morning, and told them what I did and when they called DCL, while I was on the phone, they advised her that it was already applied to the room.

very nice

DisneyBlonde

August 25th, 2006, 12:35 PM

Does anyone know if DVC members get onboard credit also?

LETSGOCRUSIN

August 25th, 2006, 12:38 PM

don't know for sure, but I understand that if you booked with points, the $100 obc is not applicable. It's worth a try

dobelover

August 25th, 2006, 12:38 PM

Have you sailed on Disney before? It sounds like you'll have a ton of fun together!

My Mom and I met Fran and Elynne on DCL in '01 and now we cruise together every year.

Sue

dobelover

August 25th, 2006, 12:46 PM

dobelover:

we have the railway excursion booked also. Yea

Glad I booked this thru DCL, our tour time is 1 - 5 pm and the ship leaves at 4:30!!!!!!!!!!! :eek:

On St Lucia a few years ago a ship tour was late, and of course the ship waited. The guests got off the buses and RAN :rolleyes: .

Sue

cindi0511

August 25th, 2006, 01:15 PM

Does anyone know if DVC members get onboard credit also?

DCL says yes, DVC says no. Just fax it over to DCL and see what happens!:confused:

DisneyBlonde

August 25th, 2006, 01:57 PM

Thanks, I'll do that. We didn't book with points. But I figure if they give credit to annual passholders, maybe they do for DVC members also.

One big happy family....and all. :D

Have a great weekend everyone.

MizDaisy

August 25th, 2006, 02:35 PM

I don't have an AP, but I know one of my friends does. I'll let her know about the credit. What is the fax number for her to send it to?

cindi0511

August 25th, 2006, 03:12 PM

"Verification of valid pass is required by faxing a copy of the front and back of the Annual Pass to: 407-566-7739."

Iluvcruizin

August 25th, 2006, 06:14 PM

We were able to get the AP credit along with the credit from our TA. Hmmm, now what do I NEED from the gift shops???? Thanks Cindi for your help.

Carol

crazyforcruisn

August 25th, 2006, 06:59 PM

I contacted my TA today and he said he called DCL and they had me listed as an AP holder already. I will still fax in a copy of my AP.

I wonder what else DCL knows about me :D

Thanks Cindi for the heads up about the discount - I'm sure I won't have any problem finding a use for the $100 onboard credit.

MizDaisy

August 25th, 2006, 08:25 PM

That is so great! I don't have an AP, wouldn't make a whole lot of sense, living in Arizona.....darn it.
I know I'll have spa treatments that $100 would have helped with!

Carol, I could help you spend that $100....I'm a GREAT shopper! :D

cindi0511

August 25th, 2006, 09:55 PM

We were able to get the AP credit along with the credit from our TA. Hmmm, now what do I NEED from the gift shops???? Thanks Cindi for your help.

Carol

Forget the gift shops, girlfriend. Think SPA!!! :D

ETA: See, MizDaisy and I are on the same page already! I'm thinking a Palo dinner for five is in order here, although I am really hoping for brunch and high tea!

Host Mick

August 27th, 2006, 08:50 AM

I remember that the AP credit was for the land/sea guests only. It was to compensate for DCL not having to provide park-hoppers for the land portion. This may have changed however so good luck.

dobelover

August 28th, 2006, 07:52 PM

UPS came today. I have my cruise docs!!!!!!!!!!!

Sue

cindi0511

August 28th, 2006, 08:10 PM

UPS came today. I have my cruise docs!!!!!!!!!!!

Sue

Congrats to you!!!! BUT WHERE ARE MINE????? :p Wahhh.

Seriously, I'm glad they're getting out now. I'd LOVE to get mine or at least hear that my mom or sister got theirs. Our TA said she hadn't gotten them yet this weekend.

To clear up some confusion I may have caused: I don't know of any shipboard credits just for having a DVC card or being a member. I heard that there is a special reception, and have heard that any DVC member can go and that only those who booked on points can go. :confused: The annual passholder credit can apparently go to any WDW AP holder for no reason at all. Hope that helps clarify things a little!

gatour

August 29th, 2006, 05:09 PM

I am a cruise-only person with an annual pass and today was able to get the $100 OBC. When I originally booked my TA gave me a OBC so now have both. :)

crazyforcruisn

August 29th, 2006, 05:20 PM

We're cruise only people too and we were able to get the AP OBC with the TA OBC also! I was afraid the TA was going to tell me I couldn't add the AP credit to the credit we received from them, but he said we are eligible for both! :D

Cruiser Nonna

August 29th, 2006, 07:09 PM

cindi0511

August 29th, 2006, 08:47 PM

I know that this has been discussed but there were several different answers and wondering if there is any more information on which nights are which (pirate, tropical etc)?

Also - could you advise how I might find out about our Rotation - or do we just wait until we arrive?

Driving down from WDW in rental car - are you allowed to drive up and drop luggage and then get back out?

Any other help - as always - greatly appreciated

Thanks!

From what I've heard:
Special Dining Nights From DCl

Pirates Night - Sept. 24th, will be in St. Kitts

Formal Nights: Sept. 19th and Sept. 26th

Tropical Night: Sept. 20th, will be in St. Thomas

Rotation is assigned when you get your Key to the World Card.

Yes, you can drop luggage and people and get back out and back in.

Hope it helps!

Cindi

MizDaisy

August 31st, 2006, 02:07 AM

Oh my gosh! What seemed like forever is now just over two weeks away!

Can I lose that 50 pounds in just two weeks? No? Oh well....bring on the chocolate souffle then!!!

MizDaisy

August 31st, 2006, 02:09 AM

I don't know whether to be excited or nervous!

dobelover

August 31st, 2006, 06:01 AM

MizDaisy - Be excited! We will have a 'wonderful' time.

Sue

cindi0511

August 31st, 2006, 10:48 AM

I don't know whether to be excited or nervous!

Be both -- it adds to the fun!:p

45640

August 31st, 2006, 02:53 PM

GOT MY DOCS TODAY ! ! ! Come rain or rain here:rolleyes:
Has anyone started a ROLL CALL? Or have I just missed it?:confused:

Or arranged a meeting place and time?

45640

August 31st, 2006, 03:02 PM

MizDaisy

August 31st, 2006, 06:13 PM

So this is my (probably) only chance to go to St Kitts, and I may not be able to buy souvenirs? :( Bummer.
We were on St Barth a year ago, and they close their stores for hours in the afternoon. I walked and walked and walked until I found one shop open where I could buy polo's, hats, magnets and such. I was sure glad to finally find that store.

cindi0511

August 31st, 2006, 07:03 PM

ST KITTS is a very religious island. Stores are not open unless there are numerous vessels in port. Yes, DIS is the only one on Sunday. You were correct.

Have you been to St. Kitts before? We were checking out the Romney Manor excursion, and John saw some cool clothing things to buy there. Will their shops be open at the Manor? (If you klnow) ... If none of the shops are open, it looks like we'll be spending a lot of that day on the ship!:(

MizDaisy

August 31st, 2006, 07:25 PM

We're planning on going to the Brimstone Hill Fortress, Romney Gardens, and the Caribelle Batik shop. My guess is that if they are running tours to those places, at least the shops there will be open. I hope!

MizDaisy

August 31st, 2006, 07:28 PM

So I went to the UPS Store to get a box to mail our wine and Pepsi. I made the mistake of telling the guy that I was going to be shipping wine. He said it's against the law to ship wine across the country. I knew that you couldn't buy it and have it shipped to some states...but I guess I thought this was different. :confused:

He also said, though, that most people (ssshhhh) just don't TELL that they are shipping wine. Now I have to decide what to do.
:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

45640

August 31st, 2006, 07:40 PM

SHIP the wine and don't forget the big straw......

St Kitts tours will still be operational. You can deal with Cabbies for private tour of island too. Beaches and water sports available too!:cool:

MizDaisy

September 1st, 2006, 02:12 AM

I am going to go ahead and ship it. I went to all the trouble of boxing it, no turning back now!

We're doing mostly all taxi tours on our own. I like being able to stop whenever and wherever.

45640

September 1st, 2006, 10:25 AM

For a little more on St. Kitts.. PLEASE enjoy this link:

http://myislands.myeyez.net/

Dick:cool:

cindi0511

September 1st, 2006, 10:57 AM

Thanks, Dick. We've seen other St. Kitts web sites, but not that one.

MizDaisy

September 2nd, 2006, 03:26 PM

Two weeks from today, at this very time, we'll be on the ship!!

I don't believe it!!!

MizDaisy

September 2nd, 2006, 04:34 PM

I shouldn't believe it. It's not today. Bummer. I keep getting confused, since I'm so used to leaving on a Saturday.

dobelover

September 2nd, 2006, 06:18 PM

Thanks for the laugh MizDaisy! I couldn't remember what I had done on Saturday, duh..........

Sue

ps - we do plan on going to the jetty and watch Magic leave

MizDaisy

September 2nd, 2006, 10:49 PM

Thanks for the laugh MizDaisy! I couldn't remember what I had done on Saturday, duh..........

Sue

ps - we do plan on going to the jetty and watch Magic leave

Sorry...didn't mean to make you think you lost a whole day!

cruisinchik

September 3rd, 2006, 05:16 PM

I'm also going on this cruise. My mom had just booked this cruise. We had just got off the Magic about a week ago. I had a blast. Cant wait to do this cruise. 1 good thing is that I get to celebrate my Birthday on here. Yay. On the Magic they had a college club 18-21 year olds. I hope they had the same thing on here so I can meet other people my age.

Lindsay:o

Iluvcruizin

September 4th, 2006, 02:57 PM

I shouldn't believe it. It's not today. Bummer. I keep getting confused, since I'm so used to leaving on a Saturday.

Hey MizDaisy, we can just meet at the port on Saturday and have a pj party.:D I know I keep thinking we are leaving on Saturday also. I guess because I know it is a long cruise I keep thinking we are on the Magic.

Just realized that my fish extender is missing. Gotta get to ebay and see if I can find one quick!!!

See you all soon!!!

Carol

MizDaisy

September 4th, 2006, 08:48 PM

Hey MizDaisy, we can just meet at the port on Saturday and have a pj party.:D I know I keep thinking we are leaving on Saturday also. I guess because I know it is a long cruise I keep thinking we are on the Magic.

Just realized that my fish extender is missing. Gotta get to ebay and see if I can find one quick!!!

See you all soon!!!

Carol

I can't tell you how tempted I am all of a sudden, to change my flight from Saturday to Friday and spend a day in the Magic Kingdom. Wish I'd thought of that a long time ago!

I haven't been on the Wonder in forever.....so that's probably why I keep thinking Saturday, too. Last Wonder cruise was DD's wedding!

dobelover

September 5th, 2006, 07:03 AM

Last time we were on Wonder my Mom locked me out on the veranda!

Sue

crazyforcruisn

September 5th, 2006, 07:12 AM

Come to think of it, I was on the Wonder this time last year. Can't wait to be back!

MizDaisy

September 5th, 2006, 01:48 PM

Last time we were on Wonder my Mom locked me out on the veranda!

Sue

That's a story I want to hear! I can't imagine! LOL

I actually like the Wonder better than the Magic. Although I know I'll miss the Dumbotron on Pirate night, and I do like the Mickey statue in the Atrium better than Ariel.....but I like the way the Wonder is decorated better. I like Route 66 better than Beat Street, and I like Triton's better than Lumiere's. I know the only real difference is the decorating...but it's just my preference.

dobelover

September 6th, 2006, 06:38 AM

Morning! Where does the limo driver meet you at the Port?

Sue

MizDaisy

September 6th, 2006, 12:24 PM

Morning! Where does the limo driver meet you at the Port?
Sue

Just outside the fence across from the terminal. You leave the terminal building and walk across the "old" drop off lane (not far) to the fence that closes the terminal off from the street. Some limos are already lined up on the curb there, and some are across the street in the parking lot, waiting. There should be someone standing just outside the fence with a sign with your name on it.

If you have limo transportation to the port, they also drop you off in that same spot, and the baggage handlers are there waiting to take your bags.

MizDaisy

September 7th, 2006, 10:54 AM

I'm doing the "Single Digit" dance today! We leave for Florida in only 9 days!!!! :D

crazyforcruisn

September 7th, 2006, 11:16 AM

ME TOO! ME TOO!

8 Days and 1 Hour until we leave for the airport :D

dobelover

September 7th, 2006, 03:31 PM

I leave next Friday!!!!!!!!!! I am taking the auto train with my sister Liz and Mom is flying down on Saturday with sister Barbara. This is Barbara's first cruise and good thing I have a mini van. She is filling it:eek: . Mom, Liz and I will only have room for one outfit apiece!

Sue

gatour

September 7th, 2006, 05:40 PM

And we are now in the single digits for the ship leaving Port Canaveral. :)

45640

September 9th, 2006, 06:27 PM

Just back from Bermuda.... and not too soon by the looks of FLORENCE....

We will be driving down this time next week.... whew... time flies....:cool:

Anyone have any favorites(things to die for) they would like to share about any of the ports???

Julie and Dick

Iluvcruizin

September 9th, 2006, 10:28 PM

We are going to try the zip line in St. Lucia. I am usually a very cautious person but am really looking forward to this. Then we are going to be doing an ATV tour in St. Kitts. Something else I probably wouldn't do, but as I get older I am getting braver and wanting to try new and different things.

Anybody have suggestions for Barbados?

I know as the days pass it is going to be harder and harder to sleep. Getting really anxious for this cruise.

Carol

MizDaisy

September 10th, 2006, 01:56 AM

MizDaisy

September 10th, 2006, 02:57 AM

Had to wait until midnight to do this....but it's now official.....

We're cruisin' one week from today!!!!!

MizDaisy

September 10th, 2006, 02:58 AM

It actually truly IS midnight here....guess I don't have the time set correctly.

There...I fixed it.

MizDaisy

September 10th, 2006, 03:02 AM

I don't know about you, Carol, but I am more willing to do those things now that my kids have gotten older. I guess because when they were little, I didn't want to do something crazy and die, leaving them without me. Kind of morbid, huh?

Barbados....taxi/van tour and a beach for us. I want to see the islands. Usually when we go, (as a family) all we do is snorkel.

We'll go to the Francia Plantation, Gun Hill...maybe Sam Lord's, although I think I read that it might be closed. Just can't decide which beach. Will have to ask our driver what he recommends.

dobelover

September 10th, 2006, 06:47 AM

We are planning Magen's Bay on St Thomas, Pineapple Beach in Antigua, train ride in St Kitts. Everything else is going to be spur of the moment.

Sue

45640

September 10th, 2006, 08:35 AM

YES ! ! ! We are closer to passing through immigration and entering the Wonderful World of Disney

About how many regulars are participating on this thread? And, have any of you travelled collectively before?:confused:

I will try to monitor the suggested hot spots/activities each suggests the next few days and summarize it for all in a Post. So, keep your thoughts and ideas coming.;) Things you have done in prior trips and what you are planning for this one.

Julie and Dick:cool:

45640

September 10th, 2006, 10:26 AM

IF YOU REALLY WANT A COUNTDOWN.....

HERE IS A LINK...........:cool:

http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/customcounter.html?month=9&day=17&year=2006&hour=5pm&min=00&sec=00&p0=867

Julie and Dick

MizDaisy

September 10th, 2006, 01:16 PM

IF YOU REALLY WANT A COUNTDOWN.....

HERE IS A LINK...........:cool:

http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/customcounter.html?month=9&day=17&year=2006&hour=5pm&min=00&sec=00&p0=867

Julie and Dick

That is so cool! I still can't believe that it's almost here. I wish we would hear how it's going for the 10 Nighter's....haven't seen any "Live" trip reports from them. Maybe because the ship isn't selling the unlimited internet package for these two sailings. Which is going to make it more expensive to check on the kids at home.

There are 5 in my group that have traveled together quite a few times before, and there are several others on here that we've also cruised with before.

MizDaisy

September 10th, 2006, 01:20 PM

My group of 5 is taking DCL's tour of St John, then back to St Thomas and SHOP

St Lucia....private excursion to go whale and dolphin watching, then SHOP

Barbados......Tour the island by taxi/van and find a beach somewhere, then SHOP

Antigua.....taxi to Nelson's Dockyard, find a beach, then SHOP!

St Kitts....Taxi/van tour, maybe find a beach, and SHOP!

Do you see a pattern there?? LOL

Castaway Cay, we're doing the Seahorse Catamaran Snorkel (which I did in May, and LOVED....much better than I had thought it would be!) and then on to Cabana Massages.

45640

September 10th, 2006, 01:39 PM

If anyone needs Maps of the islands.... an excellant site is:
http://www.epicislands.org/maps.htm :cool:

Julie and Dick

Iluvcruizin

September 10th, 2006, 01:51 PM

We are a group of 6 traveling together. My sister and bil and my bil's cousin and his wife. We have all cruised before and have had great times. We will be meeting up in WDW on Friday evening.

Gee, MizDaisy I did noticed a theme in your excursion list - SHOPPING. Sounds good to me. We are looking into a Craft Expedition on Barbados. It is not a DCL excursion. Needless to say the guys aren't real interested so they may be on their own that day - Look out Barbados!!!

How many are dressing up for Pirate's Night? We weren't going to but then we were in Michigan last weekend (brrrrrrr) and my dh saw the costumes my sister and bil were getting. So now we are dressing up. Something else to try and pack.

Carol

MizDaisy

September 10th, 2006, 02:19 PM

We're not dressing for Pirate night. Well, we ARE dressing...but not as pirates! It just takes up too much room in the luggage. We might need to all get tattoos or something, though. ;)

gatour

September 10th, 2006, 04:49 PM

In St Thomas we are doing the 5 Stars (Leyland). I think this is the most convient St Thomas Tour. You walk across the dock onto a boat they then transport you to the bay at St John's where you snorkel or take a kodiak beachside for some sunbathing. All other tours esp on other cruiselines require you to take a bus to the ferry and then another bust to the bay.

For the rest of the islands I just took stabs at what looked interesting on the tours that the cruiseline is offering, since I haven't been to these before.

MizDaisy

September 10th, 2006, 07:23 PM

We debated taking the ferry to St John on our own, I know it would be easy. But then decided it would be safer to stick with DCL for that one.

We did Capt Nautica's one time, and it was a close walk to their boats, too.

MizDaisy

September 10th, 2006, 07:27 PM

This will be my 3rd time in St Thomas, 2nd in Antigua and St Lucia, but the first in St Kitts and Barbados. And SIXTH on Castaway Cay. :D

MizDaisy

September 10th, 2006, 07:28 PM

My oldest daughter was married on Castaway Cay three years ago. Lots of great memories!
In fact, it will be 3 years ago this coming Friday. Had to dodge Hurricane Isabel that year.

kaylahszoo

September 11th, 2006, 11:25 AM

MizDaisy- as one of your fellow 'moms only' cruisers- I have just one little favor to ask. Could we squeeze in just a little time to shop? I knew I could count on you!
And this is my first time to any of these islands and have been to Castaway Cay only once. And I can't wait!!

MizDaisy

September 11th, 2006, 12:38 PM

MizDaisy

September 11th, 2006, 12:40 PM

I just signed on to ask if anyone knew how late the stores are open at the Orlando Intl Airport. LOL Going to want to stretch my legs after the long flight and look around the stores!

Can you say SHOPAHOLIC??!!

kodiakbear

September 11th, 2006, 01:28 PM

Greetings,
Here is a link to the store hours at Orlando International Airport - http://www.orlandoairports.net/goaa/property/shops.htm

MizDaisy

September 11th, 2006, 01:40 PM

Thank you!!! Plenty of time to wander the stores. :p

gatour

September 11th, 2006, 02:35 PM

I am not sure how many times I have been to St Thomas since I have taken 18 or so cruises, but I would say in the high single digits or just over 10.

If they are not selling the unlimited internet, are they selling the buy X number of minutes packages either for their computer or wireless if you bring your own?

MizDaisy

September 11th, 2006, 02:42 PM

45640

September 11th, 2006, 06:15 PM

We have done the "Specialty" Restaurants on numerous occassions. Usually they are well worth the few dollars extra. Does this hold true with Disney also???:cool:

MizDaisy

September 11th, 2006, 06:24 PM

We have done the "Specialty" Restaurants on numerous occassions. Usually they are well worth the few dollars extra. Does this hold true with Disney also???:cool:

Palo is MORE than worth the extra money! The food is beyond excellent, and the service is outstanding. Brunch there is fabulous and dinner even better.
I don't know why they can't serve the quality of food (especially the steak!) in the main dining rooms that they serve in Palo. Volume, I guess.
But I wouldn't miss going to Palo at least once....and try to sneak in an extra night there, too.

MizDaisy

September 12th, 2006, 12:58 AM

I'm now starting to hit that "panic" stage. I'm almost completely packed, but it's all the last minute things. Making notes for everyone, doctor appointments (MRI on Thursday), grocery shopping for the husband and kids, making sure the laundry is all caught up....... And the biggest worry is the fact that I live on the "wrong" side of a major creek that has been flooding a LOT lately. It floods badly enough that we get stuck over here for a day or two.
I'm prepared to leave here early if I have to....but am panicking that I won't have everything done that I need to have done. I hate when I do this to myself!
I will be so glad to be in Florida on Saturday.

dobelover

September 12th, 2006, 07:09 AM

Just b4 a cruise I feel like Santa 'cause I am always 'checking my list'.

Sue

MizDaisy

September 12th, 2006, 10:05 AM

Just b4 a cruise I feel like Santa 'cause I am always 'checking my list'.

Sue

LOL That's funny. Maybe I'll try to think of it like that! :D

kaylahszoo

September 12th, 2006, 11:26 AM

I know the feeling. I keep adding things to my pile. Then I take things off my pile- then I add more.
My 13 year old is home with a sore throat & fever today. I just ate several Airborns. It's like- "I love you- but stay away from me!."
Four more days at work. I work at a Private Country Club. Same town as MizDaisy. It's been raining a ton! Not too much business when it rains.Last rain- Saturday- 5 of our 6 golf courses closed for the day and 4 of those 6 closed for 2 days. It's been raining so much, the ground is saturated and everything in the way of the rain gets relocated. We so need the rain, but not this week!

45640

September 12th, 2006, 02:47 PM

PACK ? ? ?
ALL I NEED IS MY "EARS"
ARE THEY GOING TO MAKE US WEAR SHOES???? (you can take a hillbilly out of the country, but you can't take the country out of a hillbilly):cool:

cindi0511

September 13th, 2006, 08:33 AM

Shoes are outlawed once you hit the Florida boarder. From there on in, it's either sandals or bare feet! LOL

45640

September 13th, 2006, 08:44 AM

Well we are closing into the "100" hour mark....

The butterflies are starting to set in.....
Don't forget to pack your zip lock bags,
Sunscreen, hat or other device to protect your head,
wet shoes (for rocky or coral areas), and of course your ears.
Julie and Dick:cool:

45640

September 13th, 2006, 09:11 PM

Has anyone put together a Roll Call or set up a time and place we might meet each other???

Julie and Dick:cool:

dobelover

September 14th, 2006, 06:43 AM

Good Morning - I would like to meet you all. Pick a spot. We are easy to find since Jeanne is in a wheel chair and my sisters and I look alike. When my niece cruises with me it is really easy to find us, she is 6'7"!!!!!!!!!

Sue

45640

September 14th, 2006, 10:06 AM

It appears we have a few DISNEY VETERANS in this thread/room is there anywhere you might suggest we can meet one on one as a group? A Mini-Meet and Mingle of our own. A certain lounge, right after muster maybe?

Below I have started a ROLL CALL list.....

The easiest way to do this list is to highlight and copy the list....and paste into your reply...then add your info..... works the easiest for me....

45640 .......... AKA Julie and Dick .....Charleston, SC ......Deck 7 ...... Late Dining

Sea ya all in a very short time...............Julie and Dick

Iluvcruizin

September 14th, 2006, 10:29 AM

Boy this packing is starting to be work. Just finished ironing dh's pirate costume, Wanted to get some of the fold creases, from when it was packaged, ironed out.

I think there are several of us who post on another thread and have meets set up before and during the sailaway. I'm sure there is time for another meet so we can meet other Disneyolics.

We leave tomorrow afternoon for some time in WDW. Of course it is only a 2 1/2 hour drive, so not too bad. Can't imagine having to lug all this luggage to an airport. I think I need to go back and cut back on some of the stuff I packed.

Hey MizDaisy, I remeber your dd's wedding on CC. That was my VERY first cruise. Looking forward to seeing you again.

See you all soon.

Carol

Iluvcruizin

September 14th, 2006, 10:32 AM

Oopps, forgot to add to the roll call

45640 .......... AKA Julie and Dick .....Charleston, SC ......Deck 7 ...... Late Dining

Iluvcruizin... AKA Carol and Joe....Jacksonville, FL....Deck 6.... Early Dining

45640

September 14th, 2006, 01:53 PM

What other threads should we also be looking at???

Julie and Dick:cool:

dobelover

September 14th, 2006, 02:26 PM

45640 .......... AKA Julie and Dick .....Charleston, SC ......Deck 7 ...... Late Dining

Iluvcruizin... AKA Carol and Joe....Jacksonville, FL....Deck 6.... Early Dining

dobelover......AKA Sue, sailing with Mom - Jeanne, sis - Liz and Barbara....Maryland......Deck 7..............Early Dining

Not sure if this board permits the address of the other. How about disneyboards followed by a dot com.

Sue

dobelover

September 14th, 2006, 02:34 PM

Jeanne has a spa appt at 3pm. Could we get together on Deck 10, forward at 2:30, Port side, outside the forward elevators along the rail. (hopefully that will be in the shade). If that is too early shout out another time or location.

Sue

crazyforcruisn

September 14th, 2006, 04:49 PM

We'll be there too! The time is getting short. The car is coming to pick us up at noon tomorrow for our flight - I just might finish all my packing by then :D

45640 .......... AKA Julie and Dick .....Charleston, SC ......Deck 7 ...... Late Dining

Iluvcruizin... AKA Carol and Joe....Jacksonville, FL....Deck 6.... Early Dining

dobelover......AKA Sue, sailing with Mom - Jeanne, sis - Liz and Barbara....Maryland......Deck 7..............Early Dining

crazyforcruisn.....AKA Gail and John.......Macomb, MI.....Deck 6.....Early Dining

45640

September 14th, 2006, 09:47 PM

Looks like we lost a few on the ROLL CALL....

I did finnd the other thread... a big one... and I can handle Dopey too ! ! ! lol

Julie and Dick:cool:

MizDaisy

September 14th, 2006, 11:18 PM

We hadn't planned on a meeting with the other group, we were going to just kick back and do nothing....but I am adding us, it would be nice to meet!

45640 .......... AKA Julie and Dick .....Charleston, SC ......Deck 7 ...... Late Dining

Iluvcruizin... AKA Carol and Joe....Jacksonville, FL....Deck 6.... Early Dining

dobelover......AKA Sue, sailing with Mom - Jeanne, sis - Liz and Barbara....Maryland......Deck 7..............Early Dining

crazyforcruisn.....AKA Gail and John.......Macomb, MI.....Deck 6.....Early Dining

mizdaisy...and friends...that's Stacey, Diana, Vicki, Frances and Sharon....from all over....Deck 8....Late Dining

dobelover

September 15th, 2006, 07:13 AM

Good Morning - I am leaving this morning. See you onboard! Save travels.

Sue

45640

September 15th, 2006, 07:44 AM

crazyforcruisn

September 15th, 2006, 08:24 AM

Would someone kindly Step-up and designate a time and place for us to meet and greet each other. We have never sailed this ship and defer to the experienced Disney Cruisers, which it appears we have a few of.
Thank you

Julie and Dick

Jeanne has a spa appt at 3pm. Could we get together on Deck 10, forward at 2:30, Port side, outside the forward elevators along the rail. (hopefully that will be in the shade). If that is too early shout out another time or location.

This works for me. I will be there.

Hey, Carol if you read this before leaving, keep this place and time in your memory so I won't forget!

45640

September 15th, 2006, 10:37 AM

IF YOU HAVE BEADS/MARDI GRAS BEADS WEAR THEM ! ! ! So we know who we are.....

Deck 10, forward at 2:30, Port side, outside the forward elevators along the rail. (hopefully that will be in the shade)SIZE]

see y'all there...

Julie and Dick:cool:

45640

September 15th, 2006, 12:54 PM

ANY MORE FOR THE ROLL CALL ?

IF YOU HAVE BEADS/MARDI GRAS BEADS WEAR THEM ! ! ! So we know who we are.....
Deck 10, forward at 2:30, Port side, outside the forward elevators along the rail. (hopefully that will be in the shade)

45640 .......... AKA Julie and Dick .....Charleston, SC ......Deck 7 ...... Late Dining

Iluvcruizin... AKA Carol and Joe....Jacksonville, FL....Deck 6.... Early Dining

dobelover......AKA Sue, sailing with Mom - Jeanne, sis - Liz and Barbara....Maryland......Deck 7..............Early Dining

crazyforcruisn.....AKA Gail and John.......Macomb, MI.....Deck 6.....Early Dining

mizdaisy...and friends...that's Stacey, Diana, Vicki, Frances and Sharon....from all over....Deck 8....Late Dining

IF NOT BON VOYAGE AND SEE YOU ONBOARD ! ! ! :cool:

MizDaisy

September 15th, 2006, 04:48 PM

Actual PORT side...as opposed to Starboard? Or the side closest to the port terminal? Which is actually Starboard? Confused enough? I'll be on the actual Port side, and if I don't find anyone, I'll go to the other side! :D

45640

September 15th, 2006, 05:15 PM

AND DON'T FORGET YOUR PORT.... WINE THAT IS... LOL

C U SOON:cool:

Julie and Dick

MizDaisy

September 15th, 2006, 10:46 PM

We shipped our wine to the port. Hope it got there!

Heading out at the crack of dawn.

See you all onboard!

45640

September 16th, 2006, 07:23 AM

Just Loaded the Car.......

Watch out Mickey and Minnie ..... Here we come ! ! !

at the Hilton tonight.....

See Y'all On Board...
Julie and Dick:cool:

MizDaisy

September 16th, 2006, 08:35 AM

We're all on our way now, too!!!

Eleven Nights!

melissa89n

September 20th, 2006, 07:20 PM

My parents are on this cruise right now!

I got a call this morning from my dad - they are at port in St. Thomas today, but unfortunately he came down with a bug that is apparently going around the ship and is quarintined (sp?) in the cabin for 48 hours! :(

I hope you all are healthy and having a wonderful time!

Melissa

mruhaak

September 21st, 2006, 11:31 AM

That's too bad. I hope there is not a lot sick on this cruise. After all that planning that would be awful:(

45640

September 28th, 2006, 08:55 PM

Just backkkkkkkk.............:(

Yesterday three hours snorkeling and beef tenderloin.... today ham and cheese and calling clients back.... (Now, that is a reality check)..:rolleyes:

Sorry I wasn't able to connect MizDaisy and dobe, iluvcruiisn, crazyforcruisin..

Weirdest thing was I met Dobe picking up our luggage this morning and her cabin was catecorner from ours.... a big too bad on that one:o ... but there will be other cruises....

Wasa lot of fun but shy on adult activities I thought for an 11 day... Entertainment SUPURB.... Grax=cious hosts in all but St Lucia. St Kitts tried to bend over for us....

Julie and Dick:cool:

cindi0511

October 3rd, 2006, 09:00 PM

We had a great time, too. With three little ones between the five adults, I did miss out on some stuff, but the ventriloquist was hilarious!!!!! It was the only show I got to see outside of the Walt Theater, but he had me crying I was laughing so hard. My whole family is still making comments at the most inopportune times about him. :D St. Kitts was gorgeous, and the Eli's Eco Tour we took was phenomenal! What a fantastic excursion! Even the kids loved it.

We got some local pork on the way back to the ship in St. Lucia (our guide was an off-duty policeman), and it was out of this world. We can't believe the cruise is over already, but we were so impressed with the crew and overall experience.

Now if only they'll go to Alaska in 2008 ...

Sorry we missed the roll call -- weird things happening right before we left, and I didn't make it back to the boards in time. Would have been so nice to meet you all!

MizDaisy

October 4th, 2006, 07:17 PM

There weren't very many of us at the Meet and Greet, and oddly enough, it was all people who had cruised DCL together before! And I even had Mardi Gras beads for all of us, so we'd be recognized.

Was a truly great cruise. I think on the whole, quite possibly the best out of six so far. It just seemed that the food was better, the entertainment more varied....

We weren't too impressed with Barbados, but loved the others. Well, except St Lucia, maybe. Been burned on private excursions there twice now. Learned my lesson and will only book with the cruiseline if I ever go back.

cindi0511

October 4th, 2006, 07:56 PM

We did a private tour on St. Lucia through http://www.*****************/. We were upset at the beginning because we had booked to be with Frank after hearing of his lively interaction and stories of the island. We had Manero (sp???), a local policeman who fills in for Frank when he overbooks himself. I think we got the best end of that deal. This guy was really cool: a class act and a great driver. :) He was well worth his tip at the end, especially when he stopped for some roasted pork that was out of this world.

On Barbados, we booked with Glory Tours, and while our agreed upon itinerary did NOT work out as planned, Ricky was a great driver and we had a good time there.

Interestingly enough, the only DCL excursion we did was on St. Kitts, and it was crazy. Way too little time to see anything at Batik if you wanted to purchase stuff, and we had Dr. Elvis as our driver who had a much better opinion of himself and his, um, draw for ladies than any of the island's ladies had of him.:rolleyes: Still, he was OK, but I'd try to get my own driver the next time so we wouldn't be so hurried. Definitely not enough shops open on that island, but that was the luck of the day of the stop, I guess.

MizDaisy, what happened that burned you, if you don't mind? Just for future reference, as I'd LOVE to go back.

Iluvcruizin

October 4th, 2006, 09:15 PM

Sounds like Frank really screwed up this cruise. Friends of ours had a tour booked with Frank and were told he was overbooked and he bumped them to another driver. They were very unhappy with the driver. Said he kept stopping to talk to his friends and even took them and showed them where he lived. They were very uncomfortable being in a foreign country just themselves and this driver. They actually asked to be taken back to the ship early. We did the zip line. That was really fun. The place doing the zip line is new and still getting things in place but had very friendly people who kept apologizing for being behind schedule. Since it was a DCL excursion and Capt. Henry had been part of the first group we knew we wouldn't be left. Still trying to get back to the real world. My son gets married this weekend and hopefully after that things will slow down and I will be able to catch up on the wash and get all my stuff put away.

Carol

cindi0511

October 5th, 2006, 08:44 AM

My son gets married this weekend and hopefully after that things will slow down and I will be able to catch up on the wash and get all my stuff put away.

Carol

Oh my word, Carol! And I thought I was busy with two kids and home schooling! HA! Best wishes to your son and very soon to be daughter-in-law. Here's hoping everything goes off without a hitch this weekend!

MizDaisy

October 5th, 2006, 11:21 AM

We arranged for a Dolphin and Whale watching excursion with Hackshaw's. Their boat was late getting there, which is understandable sometimes, but then we found out that their own dock is only seconds from the ferry dock. The driver and his assistant weren't too incredibly friendly and some of our time was wasted when they took us to their office for me to sign a release form.
Once we were out in the ocean, they basically stopped the engine and sat. They kept watching the water, as if any dolphins were supposed to find US. We'd seen a pod of dolphins and a whale from the ship, so we had been really hopeful that we'd see more. After at least an hour or more of just sitting there, they asked us what we wanted to do. Duh. We want to try to find some dolphins. The website and the e-mails I'd had with the owner had guaranteed dolphin no matter what.....possibly not whales, but at least dolphins.
Anyway, we finally had them take us to Soufriere...the old capital. We'd had a bad experience in December of '04 with our private snorkel boat...he took us to the same spots that all the other ships' excursions were at, which was not why I hired them.....and that time, the driver took us to see the old town, so I had them take us again (two different boat operators). We toured the little town, shopped a little, took some cool pictures.... and then we had them take us to a snorkel spot. Good thing we'd brought our gear!
But that's twice now that we didn't get what we'd been promised, and what we'd paid for.

In Barbados and St Kitts, we hired taxi vans to take us to the highlights and to lunch and beaches, and those tours worked out great. We had all the time we wanted at each stop...plus the drivers knew of other interesting places to stop along the way. It gave us a chance to really get a good feel for the islands.

Usually my family and I only snorkel at each island, so all I ever get to see are fish. That's why this was such a great opportunity for me.

gatour

October 10th, 2006, 12:39 PM

We had a great time on this cruise. I would say it is in the top 5 of the 18 or 19 cruises I have been on.

We did book a tour through Disney for St Lucia and thought it was decent. The guide was informative. It was basically a driving tour to look the Pitons, a plantation and swim in a waterfall. Overall I though St Lucia is one of the prettiest island I have been on, and am contemplating going back for week to lay on the beach etc.