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I'm just getting a head start on planning our 2009 Disney 7 Day Cruise. Brandon, Ed and I will be going. Check back here from time to time to see how our planning is going and any new exciting Disney Cruise news!!!!

We finally decided on a cruise date that will work for us!!! 5/23/09. I called Disney Cruise reservations on Thursday 12/20 only to be told the system was down. Finally on Monday 12/24 the system was back up and I was able to confirm our cruise!!! We are very excited about this cruise and are already counting down the days!!

We were able to change our dinner seating to Early/Main seating. This worked well for Brandon and I on the first cruise, and we are used to eating around 5pm at home. I also found out that we are still receiving our discount for booking a cruise while still on board on our last cruise!! We also have the $200 on board credit for booking on board!!

Ed is starting to get excited, excited, excited about our cruise!! (his first ever cruise). We have started looking at spa treatments offered on the cruise. Last time I was nervous to go alone to the spa, but now that Ed will go with me I should be ok. Here is a list of a few things we are interrested in: (this info is from Disneycruise.com )

• Vista Spa Villas Treatments

  The Vista Spa Villas provide you with a tranquil oasis without ever leaving the ship. Upon arrival, pamper yourself with a soothing foot cleansing on your own private outdoor verandah. A bubbling hot tub awaits, ready to ease away tension as you relax amidst the incredible ocean vistas and warm tropical breezes from this ideal perch. Afterward, move to the Mediterranean inspired suite where you will enjoy a massage, facial or other treatment of your choice. The experience culminates back on the veranda with a traditional tea ceremony and a restful respite on a luxurious chaise lounge. Additional spa treatments may be reserved. You may also purchase a bottle of champagne and strawberries.
  
  Treatments may be booked in advance online, or at the Vista Spa Villas onboard the Disney Magic® and the Disney Wonder®.

• Villa For Two

  Share a rejuvenating spa experience with someone you love. In addition to enjoying the spa treatment of your choice, indulge in a soothing foot cleansing experience, relax in a bubbling hot tub on a private verandah and savor the flavor of a traditional tea ceremony.

  Couples Choice

  Pamper yourselves with a 75-minute spa treatment of your choice. Select from: Elemis Aroma Stone Therapy, an Elemis Cellutox Aroma Spa Ocean Wrap, an Elemis Musclease Aroma Spa Ocean Wrap, an Exotic Lime & Ginger Salt Glow with half-body massage, an Exotic Frangipani Body Nourish Wrap with half-body massage or an Exotic Coconut Rub & Milk Ritual Wrap with half-body massage.
  
  Available to Book On-line.

  Duration 130 min  

• Here are a few pictures I found regarding the Villa's:

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• Spa Tester - $109.00 single, $242, couples This 50 minute session consists of a 25 minute back of the body massage and a soothing 25 minute facial that includes an aromatherapy mask and scalp massage.
• Well Being Massage - $109.00 single, $242, couple
  Elemis Aromatherapy oils are used as you're given a wonderful all over body massage beginning at your ankles and ending at your neck.

• Castaway Cay Couples Cabana Massage

  Enjoy a relaxing Well Being Massage at one of our open air Castaway Cay Couples Cabanas with breathtaking views of Serenity Bay. Booking tip: Reserve this treatment under the name of just one member of the couple.
• Cabana Massage at Castaway Cay - single,  couples Choose from either the Spa Taster or Well- Being Massage while on Disney's private island. Combined with the view from the open air massage hut, it's an unforgettable experience. Duration 50min              
• Spa Tester - single, , couples This 50 minute session consists of a 25 minute back of the body massage and a soothing 25 minute facial that includes an aromatherapy mask and scalp massage.
• Well Being Massage -  single, couple Elemis Aromatherapy oils are used as you're given a wonderful all over body massage beginning at your ankles and ending at your neck.
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• Exotic Rasul

• Experience this pure retreat for two. Pamper each other in the privacy of a secluded chamber and steam room. Indulge yourselves with body mud, aromatherapy massage oils, a host of fabulous facial care products and more. 

  Duration 50 min

• A Surial Steam Bath is yours to enjoy in privacy for 60 minutes. You'll be provided with an assortment of muds from Austria. Once you apply them, you enter the steam chamber where the combination of heat and earth removes impurities.

•  At the Vista Spa, there's a wonderful Tropical Rainforest where you can relax on the heated tile lounge chairs, enjoy an aromatherapy scented session in a steam room and refresh yourself in an aromatic mist and rainfall shower. (The fee for this is determined by varying factors.)

Today was a Disney Cruise day in our house. Brandon saw my new passporter sitting out and started to read some of it. Then he wanted to look back at our 2005 trip report and pictures. We had such a great time looking back at the pictures...he kept remembering things from the cruise that he liked. He's VERY excited to be going on a 7 night cruise this time!!

We watch the Travel Channels special on Disney Cruise Lines. After that we decided to watch the Disney Cruise Line planning DVD. It was MUCH better than the one we got in 2004!! Very interactive and a lot of information. They even had menus on there. (although I've just read that they are changing the menus...but I can read the Dis Boards and find out what the new menus will be like). Order a free copy of the DCL planning DVD here.