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I'm curious to find out about how that oil works. I am not prone to motion sickness either, but the last time I cruised I felt off some days. Like hungover almost. I did notice what would set me off though and it was the little ceramic tiles in the bathroom of our stateroom. They were tiny white and blue tiles and honest to god, I had to shower and get out of there ASAP and dry my hair or do my makeup out in the room. IDK why, but they would trip me off.
I love your countdown on you phone, where did you find that?
That's so weird about the bathroom tiles! I'm really hoping we won't need to use the oil, or any other remedies, but if we do I'll be sure to report back how it works
That app is so much fun! I think it was called Days to Go, or something like that. It was $.99, so not too bad. It's customizable, so you can use your own pictures for it. If you use more than one, it scrolls through them in a slide show. The girls love checking it every day to see how much time is left
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I'm glad you got the cooling towel and mister fans! They sure help beat the heat! Let us know how the oil works. I am prone to motion sickness and I am really bad on boats, so I'm very hesitant to take a cruise.
I'm sure the mister fan and cooling towel will come in handy! I will definitely report back on the oil, even though I hope we won't need it!
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My 11 year old uses that same oil as well as sea bands while in the car. He got car sick all the time, but since using the oil and sea bands he hasn't had an issue. We travel a lot by car because he plays travel hockey so he has used it a lot. I got it at Walmart along with sea bands. Hope you have a great trip!
That's good to know! I'm glad it worked for your son, I'm sure that was not fun at all getting sick every time he was in the car.
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The anti-motion sickness oil sounds interesting. I usually just use crystalized ginger candy, which works really well for me for mild queasiness, bit if the motion is really bad, I'll take a bonine. I hope you don't need to use it, but if you do, I'll be interested in the results!
I also found some ginger gum, made by the same people who make SeaBands. I may pick up some of that as well. I'm going to get some Bonine just in case, but I'll try every non drug remedy out there that I can find. I hate the side effects of medicines Even drugs that claim to be non drowsy or side effect free affect me, and sometimes those effects are worse than the symptoms I was trying to treat I have mild seasonal allergies, and I've tried all of the non drowsy pills, they make me feel spacey, dizzy and tired. So, now I just skip them and muddle through the sneezes, clogged sinuses and itchy eyes. I can deal with that much more than the effects from the drugs!
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Congrats on the PIF and purchasing PP +.
Thanks, Mayra!
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Never used the oil. I tried the sea bands on our cruise but I still felt sick. I will be trying Bonine next time.
It's too bad you still felt sick with the sea bands on I'll be bringing some Bonine too, but like I told Laurie, it will be my very last resort. Fingers crossed that I won't need anything though!
You seem to be getting a LOT more done than I'm even thinking of doing and we're right behind you
Love all the dining plans and that you didn't cancel any. (We haven't yet either )
Already checked-in, nice!
I'll be looking to you for all kinds of questions about the girls and allergies on the cruise ship when you get home. I'm hoping next summer will be our turn on the cruise.
Oh, and try the breathe right nasal strips, at least at night during allergy season. They help me a lot
for PIF! Hope none of you get motion sick, but I would be interested to know how the oil works.
I'll be sure to report back on how it works
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Congrats on being PIF!
Thanks! It feels so good to be PIF
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Originally Posted by ilovedisney247
Good luck with the motion sickness--I hope no one needs the remedy. I've found that the larger the boat--the less problems I have! Almost there!
That's what I'm hoping!
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You seem to be getting a LOT more done than I'm even thinking of doing and we're right behind you
Love all the dining plans and that you didn't cancel any. (We haven't yet either )
Already checked-in, nice!
I'll be looking to you for all kinds of questions about the girls and allergies on the cruise ship when you get home. I'm hoping next summer will be our turn on the cruise.
Oh, and try the breathe right nasal strips, at least at night during allergy season. They help me a lot
Well, you better get crackin! It will be here before you know it
I hope you guys get on a cruise next year!! I'll take lots of notes on the food allergy situation, but from what I've read so far they handle them just as awesome as they do in WDW
Thanks for the tip on the Breath Right strips, I've never tried them before.
Well, that was quick! Our Photopass+ voucher came in the mail yesterday I'm hoping to get it redeemed on the night of our arrival, just so I don't have to take time away from our park touring the next day. I'm not sure the logistics of that will work out though. Does anyone know how late the Photopass desk in Team Mickey's is open? We should be arriving at POR around 8 or so, but check in should not take too long since we've already checked in online. I'm thinking that I can take the girls to the room and get settled, while Chris heads to DTD. Thoughts?
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I think DTD shops are all open late 10, 11pm ish. I think all ears and the Disney site has the hours posted. I assume all shops keep the same hours. Too bad that the hotel front desk cant do the photopass stuff.
I'm curious about how late Team Mickey's is open, too, as we will be getting in late for our October trip.
I'll let you know how it goes!
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I think DTD shops are all open late 10, 11pm ish. I think all ears and the Disney site has the hours posted. I assume all shops keep the same hours. Too bad that the hotel front desk cant do the photopass stuff.
I didn't even think to look at allears.net! Duh! I was googling Team Mickey and hours, coming up with nothing Allears says that the shops are open until 11 on weeknights, as well as Guest Relations, so I'm thinking the Photopass location will be open that late too. I'd really hate for Chris to trek it all the way there and it be closed, I know he won't be to happy if that happens. I agree, it would make it so much easier if the front desk could take care of the photopass stuff too!
I wish I had an answer for you on Team Mickey. Good luck! I'm glad it's all coming together. Getting that voucher sure made it seem just around the corner!
I reserved our town car to get us to the port last night and I have to say that I am super impressed with the customer service at Quicksilver! I had a couple of questions, so I emailed them. Within what seemed like minutes I had a response back from Gregory (I think he's the owner) with all of my answers. He was prompt and courteous, a pleasure to deal with.
I wish I had an answer for you on Team Mickey. Good luck! I'm glad it's all coming together. Getting that voucher sure made it seem just around the corner!
You snuck in there on me! I'm sure it will all work out and we'll get that voucher taken care of no problem. It does seem like it's right around the corner!
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Even drugs that claim to be non drowsy or side effect free affect me, and sometimes those effects are worse than the symptoms I was trying to treat 
I have mild seasonal allergies, and I've tried all of the non drowsy pills, they make me feel spacey, dizzy and tired. So, now I just skip them and muddle through the sneezes, clogged sinuses and itchy eyes. I can deal with that much more than the effects from the drugs!
I'll be bringing some Bonine too, but like I told Laurie, it will be my very last resort. Fingers crossed that I won't need anything though!
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I didn't even think to look at allears.net! Duh! I was googling Team Mickey and hours, coming up with nothing 
Allears says that the shops are open until 11 on weeknights, as well as Guest Relations, so I'm thinking the Photopass location will be open that late too. I'd really hate for Chris to trek it all the way there and it be closed, I know he won't be to happy if that happens. I agree, it would make it so much easier if the front desk could take care of the photopass stuff too!
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