3decades3kids What Do I Pack For The Disney Magic Weekender Cruise NYC? 7 Day Countdown!

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3decades3kids
What Do I Pack 
For The
Disney Magic 
Weekender Cruise
NYC?
7 Day Countdown
From the minute our family booked the Disney Magic out of NYC the question crossed my mind about exactly how I should pack for everyone. Since I am the main packer, it’s pretty much on me to remember everything. 
We are only going on the Disney Magic for the weekend. The cruise sets sail on Friday and returns Sunday morning, so you would think this would be easy, right? But, it’s not for the true Disney fan! 
Of course we are starting off in our matching Disney tees, that’s a must!
Each of us is bringing a backpack that will include paperwork, a bathing suit and pins to trade!
Of course my daughter’s backpack will have her bathing suit, pins to trade and her Cinderella gown. That makes sense, right? You never know when you will have to transform into a princess, so it’s better to be prepared!
We are also packing pirate ears and Jack Sparrow hats for the Pirate Party! 
I think we will bring one casual, but nice outfit for dinner on the last night.
Disney pajamas go without saying and my Eeyore slippers are in the suitcase already, too.
Next Friday this time, we will have already boarded the Disney Magic. I was pleased to find out that even though the Disney Magic sails at about 4pm, you can board the ship beginning at 11am. You can reserve your boarding time online. We chose 11:30am Now, back to the packing! 
Disney List:
Disney earrings
Disney Princess suitcase
Disney Quest backpacks
Disney bows for Emily
Disney ears
Jack Sparrow Hats
Cinderella gown
Glass slippers
Tiara
Princess Bathing Suit for Em
Pink Minnie flip flops
Princess Cover Up
Princess dress for Em
Mickey tees for the guys
Trading pins
Trading Vinylmations
Disney Gift Cards (for the kids)
Disney nightwear
Eeyore slippers
Animal flip-flops
Animal cap
Dusting Body Glitter
Well, I think I remembered all the Disney items I need to pack. I already have a pre-made list of regular trip packing essentials that go on every trip. I’m not worried about packing any of that.
This is our official 7 Day Countdown to the Disney Magic NYC.
Cannot wait to experience the true magic of Disney at sea.
For Official Disney Packing Tips Click here!
Disclosure: All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan/3decades3kids.
Email: ELGeorgia@aol.com

3decades3kids We Are Going On The Disney Magic NYC

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3decades3kids
We Are Going On
The Disney Magic
NYC

Anyone that knows our family, knows what huge Disney fans we have been forever.
A summer does not pass by that we do not head to Disney World for a week or two.
But, this year we decided to trade in our August trip ritual for a chance to experience Disney on the high seas! 
Ever since the Disney Cruise Line announced they would be sailing out of NYC our family have been intrigued with the idea. The thought of leaving right from our own area was so appealing we could not resist the idea to test it out. 
Hubby has been on his share of cruises, but for the rest of us, it will be a first.
We recently caught the Disney Magic leaving the port in NYC an the excitement of our family could not be contained! The people on board looked like they had been transported into another world. We could not see much of the top of the ship, but we did hear a lot of cheering and the magical horns announce that the voyage was about to begin.
Our family stood and watched and started our countdown to happiness right there.
For us the decision was pretty easy. We have been Disney Vacation Club members since 1997.
The toughest decision was just to decide that we wanted to book the cruise. Disney Cruise Line took it from there. I called and in less than a half hour  our family of five was booked into a beautiful Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah.
It was as simple as that! I was pleased to know that our family of five could all be in one room. The verandah was a real plus! Our cruise documents were mailed to our address and we easily checked in online. We also registered our 12 and 5 year old into some activities in advance.
Now all we have to do is PACK! 
From what we have heard there will be a Sail Away Party, a Pirate Party, and a plenty more.
My kids have their pins ready for pin trading, and Em has her Cinderella gown and light up glass slippers ready to go! We are counting down the days!
To find out more about Disney Cruise Line click here.
Disclosure: All opinions are that of 3decades3kids/Diane Sullivan
Email: ELGeorgia@aol.com


3decades3kids Top Ten Summer Hot Spots -August Round-Up!

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3decades3kids
2012
Top Ten
Summer 
Hot Spots
August Round-Up!
August 1st is here and we are trying to make the most of August!
Check out our Top Ten Summer Hot Spots!
(in no particular order)
How many have you been to this summer?
There is still plenty of time to check them out and make the most of what’s left of summer!
circleline42.com
http://www.mtlaurelcocokey.com/

SesamePlace.com

http://www.carnival.com/

http://www.poconomanor.com/

http://www2.ncl.com/
http://www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure/index.aspx
http://www.dorneypark.com/
http://summer.mountaincreek.com/
Disclosure: All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan/3decades3kids


3decades3kids Wordless Wednesday: Ghost The Musical On Broadway NYC -Closes August 18th

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3decades3kids
Wordless Wednesday:
Ghost 
The Musical
On Broadway
NYC

One of my favorite actors from the show, Lance Roberts/Hospital Ghost/Ensemble
Last night I had the pleasure of seeing Ghost the Musical on Broadway, NYC for the second time.
I loved it the first time when I went with my 21 year old son and I loved it even more last night when I  had he chance to cozy up with my hubby and watch it again.
The show last night was a bit bittersweet since earlier that day an announcement was made that 
the show would close its doors on August 18, 2012.
Honestly, I cannot imagine that a show this wonderful will be so short lived.
If you are in NYC, see this show before August 18th. 
If you loved the movie, you will love the Broadway show, Ghost.
Believe!
Check out my last post about Ghost by clicking here!
PS:
Perfect for Date Night!
Hubby & Me

Win A Family 4Pack of Tix and Ten Reasons To Visit Sesame Place This Summer

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Ten Reasons 
To Visit
Sesame Place 
This Summer
and
Family 4 Pack Ticket
Giveaway
  1. Most likely you watched Sesame Street as a child. It will bring back so many memories that you now share with your own child.
  2. You can take a baby any age to Sesame Place. There are plenty of water activities to keep them nice and cool. PS: You older kids will love it, too!
  3. You and your children will LOVE the parade both during the day and at night!
  4. You will not be able to forget your child’s SMILE when they hug one of the Sesame characters.
  5. The Vapor Trail roller coaster is perfect for young children, and you can ride right with them.
  6. You can dine with the characters for a close up experience, (or you can find the characters on the street).
  7. You can relax on a tube in Big Bird’s Rambling River.
  8. There are plenty of water rides, including Sky Splash, Slimey’s Chutes, Bert & Ernie’s Slip & Slide and more!
  9. There are great dry rides. Some of our favorites are The Sunny Day Carousel, Big Bird’s Balloon Race, and Elmo’s Cloud Chaser.
  10. The Elmo Rocks!, Let’s Play Together, and Elmo’s World Live Show are fantastic!



We have been Sesame Place fans for many years! Since my oldest son is 21 and my youngest daughter is 5, we have spent countless hours in the park over the years. It is by far our favorite child friendly park. If you have a little one, don’t wait until they can walk, or until they are 3, this park is geared for little ones and very child friendly to children of all ages.

Hope you enjoyed our Ten Reasons to Visit Sesame Place, but please, don’t just take our word for it. Here is your chance to visit Sesame Place yourself this season. You can win a Family 4 Pack of Tickets to Sesame Place by entering the contest below. Good Luck and see you at Sesame Place in Langhorne, PA.
Giveaway:
Win a Family 4 Pack of Tix to Sesame Place.
Enter: This is a referral contest. For each email referral that follows 3decades3kids by email you get one entry. You can send me the emails addresses at ELGeorgia@aol.com and I will put them into the system for you. The email does not count unless it is activated. The more emails, the more entries.
For extra entries Follow any/all of below:
facebook.com/3decades3kids Comment Sesame Place
Twitter @3decades3kids Tweet that @3decades3kids wants to send you to @sesameplace
https://www.facebook.com/SesamePlace Leave a comment that 3decades3kids sent you!
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Contest ends July 31, 2012 at 11:59pm. Winner will be notified by email and have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. Good Luck. Winner will receive 4 one day passes to Sesame Place, Langhorne, PA. Good during the 2012 season. Prize delivered by Sesame Place.
USA only. Please check out SesamePlace.com.
Disclosure: Giveaway tickets provided by Sesame Place. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan.
Diane Sullivan/3decades3kids is a Sesame Place Ambassador Blogger. Sesame Place is one of 3decades3kids Top Ten Summer Hot Spots! Twitter #TopTenHotSpots