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How cool that they're doing stuff for Halloween! Maybe in a few years' time when we go back to WDW for Halloween (it's probably about five years out ), we'll have to do a cruise...
I'm so ashamed. I can't believe I just found your PTR; what is wrong with me!!! Holy moly your movie themed meals blow mine out of the water! You are so creative. I'm very excited for you and your first cruise! I'm not sure if I can handle a cruise just yet...I'd like to, but I haven't had much luck on bigger boats--they give me anxiety. I can't wait to hear more!!!
Good job on the Toy Story menu! I was wondering what you'd come up with as I was having trouble thinking of something myself.
Thank you!
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I love the holiday theme they've announced for the cruise. I'd love to meet Jack & Sally too.
I'm so excited about all the festivities, but meeting Jack & Sally might be at the top. I'm sure the lines are going to be really long.
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The Toy Story menu is great! The Halloween activities on the ship sound like so much fun. I'm glad Melissa was able to get the brunch ressies.
Thanks Laurie. I'm happy too and can't wait to eat!
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How cool that they're doing stuff for Halloween! Maybe in a few years' time when we go back to WDW for Halloween (it's probably about five years out ), we'll have to do a cruise...
Love your new waterproof camera!
I hope they keep it around as it sounds like it's going to be really neat.
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I'm so ashamed. I can't believe I just found your PTR; what is wrong with me!!! Holy moly your movie themed meals blow mine out of the water! You are so creative. I'm very excited for you and your first cruise! I'm not sure if I can handle a cruise just yet...I'd like to, but I haven't had much luck on bigger boats--they give me anxiety. I can't wait to hear more!!!
Well thank you so much! I'm surprised I've kept it up, but now it's something we all look forward to.
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Love the Toy Story menu!
The Halloween plans on the ship sound like lots of fun, especially getting to meet Jack and Sally!!
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I hadn't read about the pumpkin tree in the atrium. It sounds like they're going all out for this. I've been wondering if I should do a family theme for our Halloween costumes, instead of just putting Hope in one. It would give us the chance to dress up on vacation since I'm still not putting us in costumes for MNSSHP. I just don't want to deal with that while walking around a park and getting on rides.
So now I have to get an Izzy costume for her for Pirates night, and then figure out her Halloween costume for the Halloween night. Whatever she ends up being is what she's going to be for the real Halloween too. And it will have to match a theme if we decide to dress up with her. This cruise is sure making my brain hurt.
Chiming in on your excursions: the garden and city tour sound like a good option and the price is decent. I feel like if you've never been to Nassau, you may as well see it for a least a little while, then head back to the ship.
Your camera looks great and your TS3 meal looks healthy and fun!
OK. I may have said this before, but it can't be stressed enough: Palo Brunch is the best! Yay Melissa for taking care of that!
The extra Halloween stuff will make things even more fun!
Nice camera!!
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I hadn't read about the pumpkin tree in the atrium. It sounds like they're going all out for this. I've been wondering if I should do a family theme for our Halloween costumes, instead of just putting Hope in one. It would give us the chance to dress up on vacation since I'm still not putting us in costumes for MNSSHP. I just don't want to deal with that while walking around a park and getting on rides.
So now I have to get an Izzy costume for her for Pirates night, and then figure out her Halloween costume for the Halloween night. Whatever she ends up being is what she's going to be for the real Halloween too. And it will have to match a theme if we decide to dress up with her. This cruise is sure making my brain hurt.
Melissa, we'll come up with something for you 3. I so have costumes to bring for the adult contest too.
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Chiming in on your excursions: the garden and city tour sound like a good option and the price is decent. I feel like if you've never been to Nassau, you may as well see it for a least a little while, then head back to the ship.
Your camera looks great and your TS3 meal looks healthy and fun!
That's kind of what I was thinking with that excursion, but now with all the Halloween stuff I may want to spend more time on the ship seeing it and everything else we may miss because of the Halloween going ons.
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OK. I may have said this before, but it can't be stressed enough: Palo Brunch is the best! Yay Melissa for taking care of that!
The extra Halloween stuff will make things even more fun!
Nice camera!!
So excited to try Palo!
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Congrats on the new camera!! The Toy Story menu is so creative! All the Halloween activities on the ship sound like a lot of fun!
I have that camera. I love it. I've taken it on water rides, snorkeling at Castaway Cay, and in the rain. Just make sure you rinse it with fresh water, and make sure the lock is engaged on the side panel. It will remind you each time you turn it on.
Loved last week's dinner! And great news on the extra holiday festivities! Can't wait to see what Christmas and New Years fun there will be since we're sailing Dec 28-Jan 3. Haven't had time to read that part yet on the Disney blog.
Another great meal! I hope that camera works out. I keep thinking I should get a waterproof one as I love pictures of the children in the water - it's what they love most. I just always fear for my camera as it isn't waterproof.
I have that camera. I love it. I've taken it on water rides, snorkeling at Castaway Cay, and in the rain. Just make sure you rinse it with fresh water, and make sure the lock is engaged on the side panel. It will remind you each time you turn it on.
Loved last week's dinner! And great news on the extra holiday festivities! Can't wait to see what Christmas and New Years fun there will be since we're sailing Dec 28-Jan 3. Haven't had time to read that part yet on the Disney blog.
Happy to hear good news about the camera! The first time I turned it on it said (on the camera screen) to soak it in fresh water for 10 minutes after being in salt water.
I bet there will be some great stuff for New Year's!
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Another great meal! I hope that camera works out. I keep thinking I should get a waterproof one as I love pictures of the children in the water - it's what they love most. I just always fear for my camera as it isn't waterproof.
I used it this weekend in my in-laws pool. Pictures look great on the camera, but I haven't uploaded them yet so I still need to check that out. I admit I was still leary when I submerged the camera to take a picture, but it's still working just fine.
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Maybe in a few years' time when we go back to WDW for Halloween (it's probably about five years out 
), we'll have to do a cruise... 
I can't believe I just found your PTR; what is wrong with me!!! Holy moly your movie themed meals blow mine out of the water! 
You are so creative. I'm very excited for you and your first cruise! I'm not sure if I can handle a cruise just yet...I'd like to, but I haven't had much luck on bigger boats--they give me anxiety. 
I can't wait to hear more!!! 
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