Hudson5&Lennon3
Go Huskers!
- Joined
- Jan 27, 2007
~~~ May 16, 2009 ~~~ Western Magic ~~~
Welcome Aboard!
Welcome Aboard!
Since no one has started a cruise meet thread since the new itinerary came out yesterday, I think I will start it. We are so excited!
If you'll be joining us on this cruise, please check in and let us know who you are!
Our DS's will be 7 & 5 at the time of the cruise, so technically, I won't be "Hudson5&Lennon3" anymore. I will unofficially be Hudson7&Lennon5.
LINK TO PART 2 OF THE KEY LIME PIE-RATES CRUISE!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2163585
~~~Below is a list of those DIS'ers who have joined our thread. I will do my best to keep it up-to-date based on the info posted in the thread or sent to me via PM. You can add whatever other info you want me to put also (stateroom/deck #, early/late seating, excursion/Palo plans, family photos, hotel before the cruise, any previous DCL cruises, ANYTHING you want us to know, etc.). FOR A LIST OF THOSE DISERS THAT HAVE LINKED RESERVATIONS FOR DINNER, SEE THE END OF POST #2!!!~~~
DIS NAME(s)
ADULTS
KIDS (AGES WHEN SAIL)
STATE
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Hudson5&Lennon3
Val (35) & Justin (38)
DS Hudson (7) & DS Lennon (5)
Deck 5/Cat 8 (5518)/Main dining
Grand Island, Nebraska
Previous DCL: Western 04-21-07
Friday night: Radisson with 10 AM shuttle to port
Palo: Wed-dinner @ 6 PM; not sure yet about trying to schedule brunch onboard
Excursions: KW-electric car & FKLP tour; GC-none; Coz-none; CC-bikes?, rays?, floats?
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(not DIS'ers
)Val's DMom (Pat) & DStepDad (John)
Deck 5/Cat 8 (5516)/Main dining
Grand Island, Nebraska
1st DCL cruise
Friday night: Radisson wtih 10 AM shuttle to port
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Nik's Mom
Sherri & DH
DS Nik (10) & DS Noah (7)
Kansas
They have decided to reschedule their cruise
We will miss you!!---------------------------------
modomo
DW & DH
DS (11), DD (8), & DD (7)
Early dining
Missouri
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starlawyermom
DW & DH
DD (8) & DD (7)
Deck 7/Cat 10
Massachusetts
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(? DIS'ers ?)
starlawyermom's FIL & MIL
Arkansas
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(? DIS'ers ?)
starlawyermom's BIL & SIL
DD (5), DD (4), & DD (3)
Florida
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princessljw
Gordon & Carrie
DD Lacy (14)
DMom Helen & DDad Chuck
DNephew Alex (11)
Pennsylvania
Previous DCL: 4-night two years ago
Excursions: KW-GPS walk; GC-nautilus undersea tour & reef snorkel; Coz-Dolphin Discovery; CC-snorkel
Chuck, Alex, and Helen:
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lizzyb
Liz & Jason
DS Brayden (6) & DS Bryce (2)
Deck 6/Early dining
Canada
They had to cancel due to a baby coming!
But we will miss you!----------------------------------
2 Eagle Mom
Jane & Jim
Deck 7
Martinez, CA
Excursions: Key West trolley tour & FKLP Tour; Grand Cayman Shipwreck and Snorkel Tour (10:15am - 12:55pm); Cozumel Mexican Cuisine Workshop; CC-Serenity Bay & Bike Rental
Spa: Sun-massage @ 9:15 AM
Palo: Thurs-brunch @ 11 AM
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indigodisney
DW & DH
DD (6 during the cruise!)
Canada
Deck 7/Cat 11
Early dining
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Mother_Hen
Sara & Dennis
Joel (9)
Deck 7
Main dining
Texas
Excursions: KW-on our own; GC-Boatswain's Adventure Marine Park; Coz-Dolphin push, pull, and swim; CC-stingrays
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suezyq50
Sue & DH
DS (20), DSGF (20), DD (26)
DSIL & her DD, DGD (4), DGD (9 mo)
Early dining
Excursions: KW-trolley; GC-Captain Marvin's; Coz-?; CC-parasailing
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Disgirl83
Lynsey (25) & Jason (27)
No kids
Southern West Virginia
Early dining/Gty 12
Palo: Sun-brunch @ 10 AM
Excursions: GC-Island Tour @ 11:30 AM; Coz-maybe 3 reef snorkel; CC-maybe Getaway Pkg
Spa: Mon-Metabolic Testing @ 9:30 AM; Thurs-Couples Wellbeing Massage @ 3:15 PM
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shasess
Shawan & John
Adults only this time
North Carolina
Late dining
Excursions: KW-Parasail w/Fury Water Adventures and/or Pirate Museum; GC-Wave Runner Stingray City Adventure; Coz-Playa Uvas Clear Kayak & Snorkel Tour; CC-Beach Day, rent floats, etc.
Celebrations: May 17th-First anniversary; May 18th-Shawan's Birthday
Previous Cruises: RCCL Western - May 2008
Palo: Sun-dinner; Mon-brunch
Spa: Thurs-Rasul
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sfrasc2000
Steve & DW
DD
New York
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lucyddr
Loucinda (32 on sail date) and Adam (36)
No children
Alcoa, Tennessee
Early Dining
Cat 12
Previous cruises: DCL Western September 2005; Carnival Miracle, August 2006 (Honeymoon cruise to GC, Coz, CMaya, and Belize); Carnival Destiny, May 2007 (30th Birthday cruise to St. T, Dominica, Barbados, St. Lucia, and Antigua)
Friday night: Radisson with 10am shuttle.
Celebrations: Saturday 05-16-09 is Cinda's 32nd Birthday!
Palo: Tues-dinner @ 6:00 PM; Thurs-brunch @ 10:30 AM
Excursions: Key West: Rent bikes and ride to Fort Zachary Taylor. Explore and snorkel there. Then off for FKLP (maybe with the group depending on the time) and a little ambling around the port area... (CVS for wine...) My cell is 904-318-9614 if anyone needs to call for meeting up! Grand Cayman: Take a cab to Cemetary Beach and snorkel there at Cemetary Reef. From there, we will walk down 7 Mile Beach towards the ship/port and snorkel at multiple stops. (Cheeseburger Reef, Cali Shipwreck, and a couple of others I found online). This is our Palo night for now, though is subject to change based on our dining rotation. Cozumel: Take a cab to Nachi Cocum for the day and do the 9am Palancar Reef snorkelling trip. We'll also be hoping to find our flavored tequilas/mezcals here. CC: No plans. Just enjoy ourselves!
Spa: Mon-couples massage @ 2 PM; Tues-Rasul @ 3:30 PM
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sarasotamom
Crystal (51) & Don (55)
DS Brandon (20)
Category 6
Late Dining
Sarasota, FL
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lillygator
V & John
Samantha (6) & Haley (4)
V's DMom & DSis
Siesta Key, FL
Main dining
Excursions: Key West - Trolley Tour and Butterfly and probably some restaurants for a few cold ones; Grand Cayman - Rays, Reef and Rum Point Tour; Cozumel - Tour of the island via hired driver and ending the day Paradise Pointl CC - think we are riding bikes and hitting the beach - I think John and my sister want to parasail.
Palo: brunch; dinner (when?)
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minniemmom
Kathy & John
Sean (21), Andrew (19)
5629 & 5630/cat 6 & inside room
Late dining
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briarroselynn
AMY AND BESTBUD SUE
ALL CHILDREN STAYING HOME! JUST THE GIRLS!
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Tink113 and Quasar281
Amanda & Jason
My Mom (Carole) Tink113smom & dad (Bob) *
My younger Bro (22) (Kevin) & his GF (Melissa) *
My Big Bro (Rob) * & SIL (Alison) ali004*
Nephew #1 (8) (Bobby or Robert) * & Nephew #2 (6) (Adam) *
* = 1st time cruisers
Falls Church, VA
Main dining
Friday: Driving from VA
Celebrations: Carole & Bob's 40th Anniversary
Palo: Dinner - Thurs, Brunch ??? not sure yet
Excursions: Key West - Walking around a bit, possibly back to the ship early; GC - jewelry shopping (Got my best deals here) Maybe catch a cab to hell; Coz - Either Paradise Beach or Chankanaab park
Rob, Alison, Bobby, and Adam:
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DisneyTripReports
Tim & DW
DD (12)
Lake Ridge, VA
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tigger2002
Tim (48) & Donna (48)
Kids: Nathan (22) Hannah (19)
From: Tennessee
Deck 2 / Cat. 9 (rooms 2072 and 2074) Upgraded from a Cat. 12
Previous Cruise: None
Friday Night: Residence Inn
Palo: Thursday Night (may change) and Brunch and High Tea one day
Excursions: KW-walk around, GC-Snorkeling, Reefs, and Rum Point, Coz-rent a VW, CC-Nothing planned (snorkeling and laying around)
Late dining
Celebrations: DD 20 on May 19th
Celebrations: DS graduating from college
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pwoodson
Phil (23) & Kelly (25)
Michael (1.5)
Early dining
Cat 12
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Tinkattude6
Crystal (41) & Darin (45)
Charissa (18), Trent (16 on May 21st!), Coral (10)
Pennsylvania
Early dining
Previous DCL: Wonder Eastern 2002, Wonder Eastern 2003, Magic Western 2006
Celebrations: DS 16 on Thurs, May 21st
Excursions: KW-Smathers Beach & then To Cheeseburger for lunch and good beer. I want to shop a little also; GC-will also do the beach, but i read Seven mile beach is way better then Rum Beach; Coz-Four Elements excursion, which includes Zipline, bike riding, hiking, swimming, and some culture stuff; CC--I hope to do some snorkeling.
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jhart901
Jamie (27)
Mom (46), Step dad (46)
little Brother (8)
son (7)
Southaven, Mississippi
Stateroom #: 6043 and 6045/Category 11: Standard Inside Stateroom
Main Dinner Seating
Excursions: Key West GPS Walking tour; Grand Cayman Grand Island Tour; Cozumel Jungle Hike; CC Nothing planned
Palo Dinner-Wed
Spa: Alone time-Thurs
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ilovedale3
DW (33) & DH (36)
NO KIDS!
Cat 12
Late dining
Georgia
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dznyacct
Kathy & Brian
Jake (19) and his friend Johnny
Indiana
Two GTY 12 (because I'm a "frugal" Accountant, hoping for an upgrade!)
Late dining
Friday night: Beach Club Villas
Palo: Tues-dinner @ 8:30 PM; Thurs-brunch @ 11 AM
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krishouse
Kristin & Michael
DS Keaton (9) & DS Declan (5)
Late dining, hoping for early (on the waitlist)
Ottawa, Canada
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austin77
Andy (20) & DGF Ashley (18)
Ontario, Canada (driving!)
Late dining
Friday night: Riverside Inn
Previous DCL: Jan/6/08 Wonder 4 night
Excursions: KW-Trolly Tickets and explore on our own!; GC-"Grand Cayman Island Tour @ 11:30 AM "I really want to see the turtle farm and Visit "Hell"; Coz-no idea what to do, i dont know what to expect!!!; CC-rent two bikes and do come Geocashing!! (there are 3 that i found!!) Then sit on the beach and Relax!!!
Spa: Sat-Elemis Sole Delight Foot Treatment with Pedicure (for Ashley) at 1:45pm
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~~~CONTINUED ON POST #2~~~
I know she'll appreciate all the great tip, tricks, and info I've collected from the DIS, though. 
They didn't understand that we were eventualy going to be going back to the boat. They were upset becuase they thought we were leaving it already. We should have gotten the ice cream right away that they wanted because it probably would have made them a lot less mad. On the way back to the boat, though, we did get a frozen chocolate-dipped key lime pie on a stick--HEAVEN! I can't wait for that again! 
I'm almost as excited for that as I am for CC! 
We decided to go anyway, but I was the only one that got off the charter boat at SC. We didn't force them into the water with the rays like some of the others did. 
DH did snorkel for a bit at the next stop. I think they were too young for this excursion, but yours are older and would probably enjoy it. Maybe by then ours would enjoy it, too. Who knows. We then shopped a little, had lunch, and went back to the boat. 
I've noticed there have been a handful of views to the thread, so maybe some lurkers will start posting now, too. 
How long was the excursion and do you remember the cost? We rented snorkeling equipment on CC, but it was a little disappointing. (We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon and snorkeled there. CC was NOTHING compared to that.) Otherwise, we mostly just swam on CC. They went to Scuttle's Cove for a little bit as soon as we got off the ship so we could at least check out Serenity Bay. 
I'm going to start with the free planning DVD and go from there, I think. 
We're supposed to be getting ice/snow tonight. I'm hoping it won't be too bad. At least we won't be doing any travelling. We've already got quite a bit of snow on the ground, so we'll definitely have a White Christmas. I'm sure you'll have great weather! Sunny & 75? 
Anyone? 
I hope it all works out for you! 
