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Hubby and I have been having the same discussion regarding our excursions, etc... In the end, we decided that for this particular trip, since it is only 3 days, we are going to spend most of our Nassau day on the boat just enjoying the views and amenities offered by that big old beautiful boat. There is so much I want to see and do on the boat that I don't think I will miss the Nassau excursions....at least not on this trip. We will definitely be spending the day off the boat at Castaway Cay in Serenity Bay. I looked at the private Cabanas, but alas they are all booked. Probably a sign that I don't need to spend that kind of money for a single day of lounging in privacy. Especially since I have already splurged on a room upgrade for our post cruise stay at the Wilderness as well as two nights party tickets for MNSSHP. Guess I'll just have to lather on the sunscreen and suffer with the rest of the masses on the beach. LOL...
We opted to stay at the Airport Hyatt for the night before our transfer/check in. I am nervous about the transfer, but that is more due to the fact that I tend to worry about things way more than I need to. If I have learned anything about Disney it is that they really do make getting from point A to point B a relatively simple process, so I should stop worrying and just go with the flow knowing that everything will be a-ok.
Can't wait to read your trip report. It will be interesting to hear your take on Palo vs. sticking with the traditional dining options (yet another big discussion for me and my hubby). Plus, I can't wait to hear all about your private cabana. I am super super envious of that splurge but also super super happy for you.
I've been reading a LOT about the cabanas. Even if you don't get one now, it seems if you keep checking back especially as it gets closer to your cruise they often open up. Also, once onboard you can go get on a waitlist for a cabana. Also, at minimum for cabana #21 of the Serenity Bay cabanas but also perhaps for #18...this 1 or 2 are known to be held back for concierge passengers to book once onboard. At a certain point if the concierge guests haven't taken the available cabanas they are turned over to the waitlist. I think there may be 1 or 2 on the family beach that are the same way. So don't give up on the cabana if you think you want to do it. Heck, if I knew another couple on our cruise who wanted to split it I would do it in a heartbeat. Ya know?
I'm the same way about they airport Hyatt & transfers. I'm super nervous about this element because it's something I've not done before. The lack of familiarity makes me almost obsessive about searching for pictures & info so I know what to expect from moment to moment. It's what I do. LOL!
Just like the last several trips, one of my initial thoughts is "To do a report or not to do a report?" I imagine I will but it's always there. We'll have to see how it all turns out. Either way, I'm sure I'll be sharing the experience of the cabana if for no other reason for the enlightenment of those to come after me wondering.
Oh yeah! And I booked cabana #19 since it's our 19th anniversary (on 9/18/12 but I can't be away from home on the 20th because Chandler has an appointment that day neither of us can miss).
You totally made me laugh! Sometimes a girl wonders if these are the big-boy's ploys to get what they want. **wink wink** So funny! 
I keep thinking I'm going to wake up from this dream! I'm so excited!
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Yeah! I read that comment to the old man and he said, "I need to sign up so I can come reply to that guy. All I'd say is: you obviously don't know my wife very well...nothing for the porthole characters to worry about whatsoever...." Men! Sheesh! ROFLOL!
Crush Dude!
Back from WDW!Counting down to DLP in November!
joanna71985
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So jealous! I can't wait to hear how Palo is
Tiggerfanatic
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That is so sweet! Have a great time - you deserve it.
So great. If Tracey wasn't a redhead (and therefore potentially related to me 
), I'd say he must be related to my hubby, who has a lot of the same extremely-considerate tendencies. Either way, you're a lucky girl!!! (and so am I!)
You'll have so much fun. What a great gift from a great guy.
), I'd say he must be related to my hubby, who has a lot of the same extremely-considerate tendencies. Either way, you're a lucky girl!!! (and so am I!)You'll have so much fun. What a great gift from a great guy.
Disneyfalcon
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Haha! I'm glad he listened too! It's not too bad to know early. The planning and anticipation are a big part of the fun!!
Don't worry! The Disney transfers from the airport are awesome!
So, initially Tracey (& Tammy
Day 2: Palo dinner @ 8
Day 3: Serenity Bay Cabana
Mmmmm....can't wait!
See!! You're planning, lol!
You are going to love that Cabana!!
iloverags2
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Excellent plans! We too prefer the Palo menu over Remy. The Serenity Bay cabana sounds fabulous! That's our next sweet splurge! I need to hear all the deets on how you like it, and the value for just the two of you. This is totally exciting!!!
angieandtrevor
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I cannot believe it!!!! I just got a phone call from...guess who???? Mickey!!!! He said he was gonna see me real soon...in the Bahamas!!!! My Sweetness has been working a little covert operation with a little cruise fairy I know ((**wink wink** I soooo love yooouuuu)) to surprise me for our upcoming anniversary in September. It's only a little 3 day cruise for just the two of us sailing on the Dream on 9/27. It's tough for him to get away from work for longer right now. I'm so pumped I can't stand it! We're flying, not driving this time. And I can't waaaaaiit! Oh my! I can't wait to loggin to our reservation ASAP so I can start booking some dining and stuff. How sweet is my old man?!?! **sigh** I sooooo picked good....Mom & Dad were sooooo wrong about him..... LOL! Oooooh, and he just informed me we have a magic porthole room. I know, how crazy am I for being this excited over a magic porthole but it's not something I'd dare book when the boys are along so I'm pumped for the special-ness of it!
Oh I can't stand it!!!!! Time to hit the diet extra-super-hard!!!!!
Now that is one sweet hubby you have. I guess I should really program Tammy's number in my husband's cell just in case....it can't hurt, right
I love how after all these years he is still surprising you, that is so awesome. I guessing with 2 busy teenagers you probably don't get the chance to get away too often so I'm sure you are both really looking forward to that time together. We get on the Fantasy on the 29th so I can share with your excitement as it comes closer. We have done several cruises but this will be a first with Disney and I cannot tell you how excited I am although I may never be able to cruise with anyone else again I am SO going home and telling my husband about this, haha !!
Disneyfalcon
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I guess I should really program Tammy's number in my husband's cell just in case....it can't hurt, right
It couldn't hurt!! Lol!
We should send out mass emails to all the girls' significant others that has a link to this thread. They can get Tammy's email from her signature. LOL!
Disneyfalcon
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Well...yes!
But, I don't think my parents would've approved of me marrying anybody I'd only known for 4 months at just 19 years old.
I don't think when we got married either one of us had any clue about the Disney adoration. That revived in me after our boys were born. Tracey & I had a long weekend getaway to WDW in 10/1999. His mom kept the boys who were just 2 & 3 at the time. The whole way thru, planning until we drove on-property, Tracey kept saying: "I don't see what the big deal is. I went to Disneyland when I was a kid. It's not as big a deal as you make it out to be." Then we drove on-property, parked at Epcot, and walked up to the turnstiles. From the car to the gates he kept saying, "Oh my God. This is huge. This is amazing." Stuff like that. He's been just as crazy about it as me ever since. We didn't get to take the boys for a few more years but when we did it took our Disney love to a whole new level. And the rest is history! So, yeah. Follow your heart...although I don't necessarily recommend marrying someone you've only known 4 months when you're just 19. I think I'm a combination of extremely lucky and too stubborn to ever throw in the towel.
tiaragirl
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Well...yes!
But, I don't think my parents would've approved of me marrying anybody I'd only known for 4 months at just 19 years old.
So, yeah. Follow your heart...although I don't necessarily recommend marrying someone you've only known 4 months when you're just 19. I think I'm a combination of extremely lucky and too stubborn to ever throw in the towel.
Whoa girl, that is quite the history in a nut shell, I must say! BUT the recommendation has already been beaten since I'm 22 and I've been dating Andrew for almost a year and a half. So I'm good to go, right? I assume that Andrew will embrace - he is a kid at heart, I just need to GET HIM THERE. Darn school, expenses, and lack of a stable job for me to save the cashflow. That being said, I'm getting there.
Tiggerfanatic
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Hubby & I met in October, he proposed for Christmas, and we were married in July, 9 months after our first date. This year was our 33rd anniversary. Of course, I was 22 and he was 23 and we both had decent jobs, but sometimes it just happens and you know, yep, this is the one. Of course, he's not the Disney fanatic that I am, but he is willing to help finance my addiction, so I'm keeping him for another 30 years or so!
Whoa girl, that is quite the history in a nut shell, I must say! BUT the recommendation has already been beaten since I'm 22 and I've been dating Andrew for almost a year and a half. So I'm good to go, right? I assume that Andrew will embrace - he is a kid at heart, I just need to GET HIM THERE. Darn school, expenses, and lack of a stable job for me to save the cashflow. That being said, I'm getting there.
Yay for beating the recommendation! Good to go! LOL! When my folks protested all I had to say was "At least you aren't required to sign for me to get married...unlike some people...." and that was the end of that. LOL!
We couldn't afford our way out of a paper bag when we were first together and married. To say we lived on love and dreams is an understatement. We got there. You will, too. Part of what will endear travel with Mickey to Andrew will be seeing it through your eyes. You know, all the mushy-lovey-adoration. It melts the heart of the fellas that adore us. **sigh** It's good to be the Princess, huh?
I agree. Sometimes you just know. My grandparents knew each other for like 9 days or something crazy like that before they eloped. Even though my grampa passed somewhere between 50 & 60 years married, I still think of them as married. Gramma keeps a pic of Grampa next to her bed (along with the little box w/his ashes) and she'll readily tell you that she talks to him all the time. She says some days she fusses at him for this-or-that then some days she shares happy times with him, still. Yeah, I think that is an example of 2 souls connected forever. Definitely goes beyond anything this world/life can define. Neither of them are (or were) perfect human beings but I think I look up to them more than any other.
plaz10
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Whoa girl, that is quite the history in a nut shell, I must say! BUT the recommendation has already been beaten since I'm 22 and I've been dating Andrew for almost a year and a half. So I'm good to go, right? I assume that Andrew will embrace - he is a kid at heart, I just need to GET HIM THERE. Darn school, expenses, and lack of a stable job for me to save the cashflow. That being said, I'm getting there.
I moved in with Bill after only dating him for 5 months. So you're way in the clear. Haha. Has Andrew EVER been there? Because Bill had but it actually made it worse - he went with his school and therefore didn't see anything good and thought it was lame...until he got there with me. 5 years and 5 trips later...
Kel - I'm so excited to read how much Disney with your kids is crazy different, in a good way. It's one of the biggest reasons I want to have kids so I can see Disney through their eyes. Is that bad? Haha.