Is That a Raincloud Over My Head? EMTPEJ's Land & Sea Adventure **Updated 10/28** - Page 15 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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this is the janice way of packing- (take lessons everyone to avoid laundry)
1- determine length of trip say 10 days for example
2-pack at least 30 tops, 15 bottoms, enough socks and undergarments for double that, anddddd
3- BUY NEW STUFF while on vacation
I totally agree!!
I loved all the FB at Epcot!! That was great!
Plus the hidden mickeys were fun too!
Thanks for sharing so much about the OHANA breakfast. We are doing that for the first time in December. I think my girls will it!
Can't wait to hear more about the cruise! I hope no one got sea sick!!
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Great job EJ! Can't wait to see if anyone gets seasick and if the rain goes away (or you sail away from it!)
We are doing a RCL cruise for DD Grace's HS graduation this July, but it's out of Baltimore so we didn't have to fly to Florida. DD Rachel wants to go to England and Ireland for hers. I guess I have to work double time.
The hidden Mickey pictures were great...glad you were able to get to port ok after saying goodbye to the Poly....
Sorry that the storm followed you over to the ship and caused the party indoors but sounds like everyone was having a teriffic time anyway. The dinner sounded delicious....loved Tim's plate of nothing
Great update! all the photos from around the Poly! And, what a wonderful start to your cruise!!! I hope that raincloud goes away soon. Can't wait to hear more
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yay updates, ok back to the laundry on vacation, seriously should be illegal
this is the janice way of packing- (take lessons everyone to avoid laundry)
1- determine length of trip say 10 days for example
2-pack at least 30 tops, 15 bottoms, enough socks and undergarments for double that, anddddd
3- BUY NEW STUFF while on vacation
ok back to you--
lots of FB's there, I like how you make them look 10 feet tall in the pics lol
the meals looked great.
I cant believe that pesky could following you. ugh
love the cruise pics, cant wait to see more.
The funny thing is, we DID buy a bunch of new stuff before we left... and a lot while we were there (sigh)!
I also just could not sleep in at that point, and it was a little early for FABs, so I wanted to do something constructive...
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Great update!!! Glad you got to the ship ok and the food looks absolutely delcious!!!
Thanks, and the food was fantastic! It is all included (for those who do not know) except for Palo, of course...
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What neat hidden Mickey's. Thank goodness you saw a bit of blue sky today as well.
Thanks, I got pix of more, including some I sent to Steve...
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Originally Posted by Starla4436
I am all caught up on your TR and really enjoying it. I can not wait to read more.
Thanks! I will update really soon!
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Originally Posted by belleandmaddysmom
I totally agree!!
I loved all the FB at Epcot!! That was great!
Plus the hidden mickeys were fun too!
Thanks for sharing so much about the OHANA breakfast. We are doing that for the first time in December. I think my girls will it!
Can't wait to hear more about the cruise! I hope no one got sea sick!!
Thanks! We liked 'Ohana very much! Try and look around the restaurant while you are there. We were seated by the entrance and did not see the whole place, but it looks pretty neat...
BTW -- I checked our bill and discovered I got 4 FABs that first day / night onboard...
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Great first day on the cruise!
Believe me, as soon as we stepped onboard, we breathed a BIG sigh of relief! My DW had been getting pretty anxious, because of all the stuff that had happened to us.
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Originally Posted by Colexis Mom
What a great start to the cruise!! Great pictures!! More please
Thank you! I was so glad we got another camera for my DW for the trip. The ones with the date stamp on them are from her camera.
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Originally Posted by lazanya
Great start to your Cruise! That pesky storm cloud just won't give up, huh? Can't wait to hear more!
Rain, rain, go away!
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That is so funny. Can't wait for more.
Thank you!
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Originally Posted by JoanW
Great job EJ! Can't wait to see if anyone gets seasick and if the rain goes away (or you sail away from it!)
We are doing a RCL cruise for DD Grace's HS graduation this July, but it's out of Baltimore so we didn't have to fly to Florida. DD Rachel wants to go to England and Ireland for hers. I guess I have to work double time.
My dear mother took the cruise from Baltimore and really enjoyed it!
I hope you don't work too much! My DW has promised to work extra to pay for the next one!
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Originally Posted by mcc0313
The hidden Mickey pictures were great...glad you were able to get to port ok after saying goodbye to the Poly....
Sorry that the storm followed you over to the ship and caused the party indoors but sounds like everyone was having a teriffic time anyway. The dinner sounded delicious....loved Tim's plate of nothing Can't wait to hear more...
It can be hard to tell if the boys are enjoying themselves or not, but we had some great quality time together!
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Originally Posted by ArielsMomto2
Great pics EJ. Love the update. Glad you could get to port before the rain. Hurry back. Looking forward to more.
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by cmhand30
Sorry it took me soo long to read this. But wow, makes be want to go on another Disney cruise.
It was like nothing we have ever done before! Can't wait to go again! Especially if we can cruise to Alaska sometime on DCL. My DW was really excited to hear that! BTW: we finally got our Castaway Club package the other day!
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Originally Posted by DyanKJ130
Great update! all the photos from around the Poly! And, what a wonderful start to your cruise!!! I hope that raincloud goes away soon. Can't wait to hear more
Thanks! We will have to see about that raincloud! Hmmmmm......
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Thank goodness you saw a bit of blue sky today as well. 
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