May 31, 2007 Wonder [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

KatRob

03-24-2007, 03:40 PM

We are heading straight home (TN) after the cruise. First we are going to Tampa for Busch Gardens and hopefully will be staying at MacDill Air Force Base. Husband is retired Navy, but they aren't holding that against us!

The night before departure we will be at Doubletree Castle on International Drive. I managed to get a turet room. It's more than I want to spend but I did get an excellent deal. Ever since it was built my DH and DD princess: have wanted to stay there, so I'm biting the bullet and going for it.

agraygirl

03-24-2007, 04:52 PM

HERE!!(comming from TN too!!)

We booked last night. This will be our second disney cruise. :)

DH(35) Me(31) DS(8) DD(7months)

agraygirl

03-24-2007, 04:57 PM

Oh and first we are staying at one of the moderate resorts...we probably wont get off the ship in Nassau since we were bombarded with people trying to sell us things at the market.

Although the dolphin excursion was awesome!

I also recomend renting bikes on CC. That was fun for all of us.

Is it May yet? :yay:

magicalmcwho

03-24-2007, 05:07 PM

Sounds like a great trip KatRob. You will have to let us know about turet room at the Doubletree Castle on International Drive.

All right we are now up to five families, Welcome Aboard agraygirl. That is a beautiful baby you have agraygirl.

We will be driving down from Houston and staying at SSR for 4 nights before the cruise and meet some of our friends, then our first 3 day cruise followed by 6 nights at SSR, then driving back home.

Hopefully we can all meet up somewhere on the ship.

Jim.

alcoromom

03-24-2007, 09:44 PM

We are flying from Indianapolis(live in Cncinnati).We are staying at Country inns and suites before and POR after for 1 week.

iloveokw

03-25-2007, 03:35 PM

Alcoromom:

We are flying out of IND on ATA at 7 p.m. Wed night - and then going to the Country Inn and Suites at the Port - what about you?

Kathy:thumbsup2

We are headed to the DVC at Hilton Head after the cruise.

alcoromom

03-26-2007, 03:23 PM

We are leaving at 9:15am on NWA.We have a 85.00 rate at Quality suites the night before with free parking/breakfast for 2 weeks at Indy.

iloveokw

03-26-2007, 04:36 PM

That's a great deal Alcoromom - I will be curious to hear how the hotel was.

Kathy

iloveokw

03-28-2007, 01:11 PM

bump:goodvibes

agraygirl

03-29-2007, 06:55 AM

Is it May yet?
Im just sitting around surfing and :coffee:.

I feel motivated to design a t-shirt for our cruise so we all know who we are...

Need a cool phrase...
maybe:

May 31, 2007 - June 3rd, 2007
Cruising on the Wonder
Short but Sweet!
(picture here of something)

and on the back

Hakuna Matata!!

What ya think?

I'm totally open for ideas.

agraygirl

03-29-2007, 07:26 AM

The Hakuna Matata Cruise?

The cruise of... ???

DH says the back should say
"I bought my wife a several thousand dollar cruise and all I got was this t-shirt" :lmao:

agraygirl

03-31-2007, 06:56 AM

bump

magicalmcwho

04-02-2007, 06:16 PM

Hey agraygirl,

Been thinking about the ideas for the T-shirt, but havent come up with anything yet. Thought I would post and bump us back up to see if any other families will be travelling with us.

Jim.

maleficent, esq.

04-05-2007, 04:43 PM

I tried to start a thread for this cruise several months ago, thought I would check again, so glad this one got started and people started responding. DH and myself are bringing my mom and a friend of hers from her church. It is their first cruise our third Disney cruise and 4th cruise overall. I love getting excited and talking about it with fellow dissers. Has anyone started thinking about decorating their door??? What rooms are you staying in??? Glad to be part of the discussion.

agraygirl

04-05-2007, 05:32 PM

welcome! we are in room 7102. We wanted to be near the "secret deck" and the laundry! lol

Here's our door sign from last year... Haven't decided what I wanna do this year. Those stars are on my fridge now. :D
http://www.pixiechild.com/cruise/images/16_Tuesday_CC_Pirate_12.jpg

maleficent, esq.

04-06-2007, 12:14 AM

Nice door! It is sooo nice to see a hallway with each family's special touch. I like the message board, too. We had several pages made that had a daily theme and activities that we would swap onto the door whenever we were up to something new. I would post the pic, but I need to learn how first.... :confused3

agraygirl

04-06-2007, 08:53 AM

Oh wow, looking at your pictures now.

DIStag!! That's Brilliant!! We have to do that. Your door signs are great.

"After the hurricane, the ship was damaged a bit, but still brought us home safely" with a picture of the flying dutchman
:rotfl:

magicalmcwho

04-06-2007, 09:36 PM

maleficent, esq.

04-07-2007, 02:30 PM

We will be in cabin 2054. I started looking at the door decorating thread here when i first booked the cruise about a month ago but havent looked at it since then. This will be our first cruise so just learning about all it. For those of you previous Disney cruisers, do you bring on snacks,soft drinks,water,wine or beer? I have read a few threads on the matter but would like to know what you have done in the past.

Since only five, or are we up to six DIS families have replied to the thread maybe we could have a similar door sign theme.

Thanks, Jim.

Jim--
I like diet coke out of a can, don't care for the fountain stuff, so I bring on a 12 pack of diet coke, I also bring 1 - 6pk of something like Mike's hard lemonade. Our friends bring one bottle of some type of liquor to mix with lemonade or other mixer. Snacks --- I am a "Pooh-sized" woman and I don't bring anything for snacks --- from the minute you wake until the minute you sleep there is food available. Again, some folks bring chocolate - not available without charge on the ship or snacks for the shows. Personally, don't bring them but also its always a personal choice. I like the door idea, and I love knowing a few families before boarding. It's so nice to finally meet "friends" that we have made on the Dis-Boards.

We are staying at the Caribbean Beach for a week after the cruise - and I hope the parks are not too busy.

Is anyone going down to Port Canaveral the night before the cruise if so where are you staying? We like the Radisson. Not much longer, until the cruise`... can't heardly wait.

We are on the 6th floor in the aft of the boat. My mom needs a handicapped room and those are in the back of the boat.

I love the "secret deck" my husband and I like to go out at night and often we are the only ones back there. Hope everyone is well and enjoy a Happy Easter.

agraygirl

04-07-2007, 03:32 PM

So it is okay to bring alcohol onboard? I turned *cough* thirty *cough* on our last cruise in May (May 20th), and I was pregnant with Alanna. So no drinky for me. But I fully intend to do a little makin' up for it this time.

We plan on stoping at the grocery store on the way to bring aboard baby food and formula. I'm assuming they will let us bring on a cooler for it? :confused3

Last year was our first cruise, we had a BLAST. I'm wondering if I want to bring a stroller for the baby, she'll be 7 months. Or I can leave it in the rental car... decisions decisions... life is so rough. ;)

maleficent, esq.

04-07-2007, 06:36 PM

I think the rule is the bottle is supposed to be unopened with alcohol. We have had no trouble bringing things on. A cooler should be fine. I can't recall if I've seen any strollers on board, but if in doubt ask. Hope you have a great time - and it should be a little easier not being preganant.

alcoromom

04-09-2007, 12:10 PM

We are in 5022/5024.I thjink other than a few bottled waters we are not taking anything else on to drink.

agraygirl:my dgt should be in with the 8 year olds(she turns 8 in July in 2nd grade now.Ithink she would be bored in the other group.

agraygirl

04-09-2007, 02:43 PM

agraygirl:my dgt should be in with the 8 year olds(she turns 8 in July in 2nd grade now.Ithink she would be bored in the other group.

Oh good, maybe she and my DS can play in the Lab. He turned 8 in March.

Is it May yet?

manlscott

04-11-2007, 10:04 AM

Hi all,
Another family here on the May 31 cruise. Two boys 7 & 4, my wife, & myself on our first cruise after our first visit to Disney World all for our 10 year anniversary. My wife wanted a cruise for the anniversary, and we thought about going without the kids, but decided this would be a great way for us all to have a great vacation. I'm starting to get a little overwhelmed/nervous thinking about making sure we are totally prepared:eek: . Hope we can continue to learn from this great site.
Mike

maleficent, esq.

04-11-2007, 11:53 AM

So glad that you will be joining us. Not much longer. Yes, its overwhelming but that is half the fun. If you have a chance go buy the passporter book for the disney cruise. It will give you all the information you need plus some. Sorry if I am not supposed to recommend a specific book. Please ask any questions you have and I am sure someone will answer. Welcome A"board"

agraygirl

04-11-2007, 02:37 PM

Welcome Mike! Your going to have the time of your life. :)

Lets all meet up for lunch one day at the goofy pool or on CC or something.

That reminds me. Who's got late seating for dinner? We are wait listed for early seating since the baby will be asleep by 8.

iloveokw

04-11-2007, 02:50 PM

Welcome Mike - where in the central US are you from? We are from central Illinois!

Glad to see some action on this post. We just got back Saturday from our WDW (OKW) and Vero Beach trip. The parks were insane, but the pool at OKW was great and as always we LOVE Vero. Looking forward to the cruise for our next trip and then onto Hilton Head DVC.

Kathy:thumbsup2

maleficent, esq.

04-11-2007, 10:42 PM

we are eating second seating as it is four adults. The picture of your baby is precious. I can certainly understand why you are doing early seating. I would love a chance to say hi to everyone once on board.

manlscott

04-12-2007, 01:18 PM

Add us to the list of cruisers! Me, DH, DS7, DS4
We are doing the land and sea package. 4 days at the resort (Poly) and 3 days on the cruise. It will be our 10 year anniversary!
This is my first post ever (my DH has done this before) so I hope this works :flower3:

manlscott

04-12-2007, 01:35 PM

I obviously did not read all the posts on here or I would have seen that my husband posted almost the exact same thing yesterday!
(I guess I just read the first page) :lmao:
Amy

agraygirl

04-12-2007, 01:51 PM

Welcome Amy!! :banana:

maleficent, esq.

04-12-2007, 05:00 PM

Welcome Amy and Happy soon to be 10th anniversary

magicalmcwho

04-12-2007, 09:28 PM

Welcome Mike and Amy and Happy 10th anniversary as well.

This will be our first Disney cruise for me, DW and DD6. I guess that puts us up to 7 families on the cruise. Sounds like it will be a great time, would love to meet somewhere onboard.

We have the second dinner seating. What time is it for the second dinner seating? Can you change it to an early seating?

Jim. :wave2:

manlscott

04-13-2007, 12:53 PM

Thanks for the big welcome! We are all very excited. Mike has been a bit stressed, and I keep telling him that all will be good, but I have to admit, after seeing some of these posts with door decorations and theme nights at dinner, I am getting a bit nervous myself.

agraygirl--Yesterday, my 7.5 yr old and I looked at your cruise pictures from last May. He can't stop talking about "the boy on the computer" that will be on our cruise! He is very excited to meet him and has already told me about 10 times how he would really like to become friends with him! We will definately have to get them together.

My son will be 8 in August. He is a pretty bright boy and would probably enjoy the activities and people more in the Oceaneer's Lab. Do any of you know how strict they are on the age limit? If his birthday is within 3 months of being eight will they let him move up to the Lab?

We too would love to meet up wtih y'all one day on the ship.

Amy

magicalmcwho

04-13-2007, 01:45 PM

Hi Amy,

I am feeling the same as Mike but I am trying to plan the trip as I have always done. Been looking to see what to pack, how much, what to wear for dinner, what to do, etc... all in about two months. I am feeling a little better after reading some of the posts on what to wear to dinner.

I was also wondering about the age limit on the children activities since our daughter will be 7 in Decmeber.

Maybe we could all pick a day or time and meet up or before the ship sets sail.

Jim.

magicalmcwho

04-13-2007, 02:04 PM

Hi to All,

Thought I would put together a list of the families onboard so far.

List of Families Onboard:

iloveokw : Family of three from Illinois: DD15
magicalmcwho : Me,DW & DD6 from Houston
alcoromon : Me,Dh,DS12,DS10,DD7,Mom and Dad
KatRob : Me, DH, and DD (14)
agraygirl : DH(35) Me(31) DS(8) DD(7months)
maleficent, esq. : me, DH, mom & her friend
manlscott : Me, DH, DS7, DS4

Jim.

iloveokw

04-14-2007, 01:01 PM

Thanks Jim - nice list - hope it keeps growing. It is snowing like crazy here in Central Illinois - crazy April weather.

:thumbsup2

magicalmcwho

04-14-2007, 08:19 PM

iloveokw,

The weather here in Houston is a little strange as well but no snow, well hardly ever any snow here. It is in the mid 60's down the the low 50's for today, really windy. Normally it is much hotter by now but we like the cooler weather plus my light bill is less.

I hope our list keeps growing and we will all have a chance to meet up.

Jim.

agraygirl

04-14-2007, 11:37 PM

So sleepy... just wanted to say
http://www.pixiechild.com/blog/smileys/buttrock.gif47 DAYS UNTIL EMBARKATION!http://www.pixiechild.com/blog/smileys/buttrock.gif

ok, good night.

magicalmcwho

04-14-2007, 11:55 PM

I am sleepy too as well.

40 more days til we leave for the world.

Good Night, Jim.

littleprincessmom

04-15-2007, 10:34 PM

Hi y'all & Greetings from South Georgia! (I would say sunny So. Ga. but it has been cold as heck here today!)

I hope I'm not jinxing myself but I'm planning to book the 5/31 cruise in the a.m. and saw the thread and had to post! We (Me, My mom (DGM), DD7 and DD4.5) will be at Disney at BWI from 5/26 until 5/31. We were planning to go over to Universal for the next 3 nights but are changing plans to go on the 3 night cruise instead!!!!

My first DCL experience was last year with DH and his whole family and we absolutely loved it. My dad and DH don't quite understand our Disney obsession - although they are good sports-, so this is a "girls" trip. I called my mom to "run" the idea by her of taking the cruise instead of Universal. Being my Disney soul mate she, of course, jumped at the chance!!!

I will let you know about our cabin when we find out more. Can't wait to meet you all!!!:goodvibes

Laura

agraygirl

04-16-2007, 06:45 AM

Hi Laura :)

We are staying at CSR from the 27th till the 31st and going to head to the gate asap on the morning of the 31st.

Maybe we'll see you at the parks!

45 DAYS UNTIL EMBARKATION!

I'm already having dreams about it. In one I missed the boat, in the other the boat was itty bitty.... very odd.

agraygirl

04-16-2007, 07:16 AM

Okay so I was trying to come up with a cheap solution for us DISers to recognise each other and I wanted to run this by you guys.

Its a bright green Personalized Engraved Silicone/Rubber Bracelet
They also have them in burgundy/green:

http://www.abnerbrothers.com/page10.html

I propose it be engraved with "Disney Wonder 5/31/07".

We could all order our own.

What do ya think?

manlscott

04-16-2007, 09:37 AM

Welcome Laura! I guess by the time you read this you will have called to set up your cruise, so...Welcome Aboard!

agraygirl-The bracelets sound like a good idea to me, but I can tell you that my husband won't wear a bracelet :sad2:
I would wear one though. I too was thinking of something we could do to recognize each other. I think you came up with a good idea.
BTW, Great family picture!

Okay, y'all are putting up a bunch of initials for Disney stuff and I am totally lost :eek:
Is there someplace that will tell me what these mean? (ie CSR SSR VWL OKW DVC) POR-Port Orleans I am guessing

Sounds like there are a few of you that will be at the parks before the cruise. Maybe we could meet up there before we head to the ship.

Amy

agraygirl

04-16-2007, 09:46 AM

Is there someplace that will tell me what these mean? (ie CSR SSR VWL OKW DVC) POR-Port Orleans I am guessing

anything that ends with an R is a "Resort"

CSR - Coronado Springs Resort
SSR - Saratoga Springs Resort
VWL- Villas Wilderness Lodge?
OKW- Old Key West
DVC- Disney Vacation Club

:)

My husband wont wear the bracelet either... my son might.

There's also the t-shirt/hat option. I can make a cafe press store and they can be ordered in a bunch of sizes as well as kids sizes or hats. But I can't seem to come up with a design for us. I've never been to good at the graphic design thing. I'm also not sure about copyright stuff either, or I'd plaster up a picture of Mickey or Minnie and a boat or something.

manlscott

04-16-2007, 09:59 AM

Thanks, agraygirl! I also went hunting on the DIS boards for a list of initials and I found this: DISboard Abbreviations (http://www.wdwinfo.com/abbreviations.htm)

I thought about the shirt route too. But, we wouldn't want to wear the shirt the whole time we are on the ship, and if we don't have it on, other DISboarders won't know us. I think the bracelet is a good idea. My husband and I rarely do things separately, so as long as I have it on it will work. I am also not very good at coming up with design ideas. (That is apparent as I am racking my brain for a door design!)

Amy

manlscott

04-17-2007, 12:32 PM

What about those circle badges that we could pin to our shirts?:confused3

agraygirl

04-17-2007, 12:51 PM

We can do that...
Like this?
http://www.cafepress.com/cp/images/blankthumbnails/118_f_tn.jpg

What would it say?

I like the idea couse I can pin it on my lanyard.
If we can come up with somehting to say on it I can create the store and add a url here. I think they are like $1.50 each.

monica31671

04-17-2007, 12:54 PM

Count us in:
Me 34
Dad 62
Mom 59
Dane 9
Bring on the fun!!!

agraygirl

04-17-2007, 12:58 PM

Count us in:
Me 34
Dad 62
Mom 59
Dane 9
Bring on the fun!!!

Woo!! :banana:

maleficent, esq.

04-17-2007, 01:47 PM

Sorry I have not been on in a while. Thanks Jim for posting the list. I like the bracelet idea. Also like to identify Disers by their door sign. I have been so busy at work and it does not look like its going to slow down. Better get back to it. Hope everyone is well. Not much longer until we CRUISE

agraygirl

04-17-2007, 01:54 PM

I post to much. haha
OKay heres a really dorky design...
A.http://www.pixiechild.com/pix/misc/disboardbutton01.jpg

another:
B.http://www.pixiechild.com/pix/misc/disboardbutton02.jpg

so far I like this one best:
C.http://www.pixiechild.com/pix/misc/disboardbutton03.gif

I'd tidey them up before printing on the buttons though, just threw this together.

manlscott

04-17-2007, 02:21 PM

monica31671 - Welcome aboard! Your stained glass is beautiful!!

agraygirl - the buttons look great. I also like C the best. I never thought about taking my lanyard. That is a great idea.

What does everyone else think about the idea?

Amy

manlscott

04-17-2007, 02:25 PM

I guess I should clarify...How does everyone else feel about the button idea?

Amy

agraygirl

04-17-2007, 02:31 PM

Oh the lanyard is great, you get a "key to the world" card that is your money, your room key, and your ability to get on and off the ship. Even the kids get them. The kids also wear a wrist band for the whole trip that states who they belong to should they get lost(I guess).

I like to fold up my days navigator and tuck it in my card holder on the lanyard so I know what's going on where on the ship.

monica31671

04-17-2007, 02:59 PM

iloveokw

04-17-2007, 03:02 PM

I like the button behind Door #3 :thumbsup2

littleprincessmom

04-17-2007, 10:00 PM

Hi guys and thanks for the greetings!:goodvibes

Yesterday was crazy but today - WE ARE BOOKED!!!!:thumbsup2

Still waiting on our room # from Disney. We booked through DU. I have a feeling we may be in "GTY" mode at this point.

We have late dinner but are wait listed for 1st. However, we actually had second seating last year, I worried about it and it ended up working out great.

I LOVE the button idea! Those are fantastic!!! Can't wait to meet you all!!!:grouphug: Laura

maleficent, esq.

04-17-2007, 10:03 PM

I like button C. Thanks for your effort and design
Mal

alcoromom

04-17-2007, 10:22 PM

I like #3.I am working almost nonstop until we cruise but I am reading along.I will be in our hotel room in Indy in 6 weeks.Now if I could just find time to pack......

agraygirl

04-18-2007, 10:11 AM

Okay I made two buttons, a small one and a big one:

2.25 inch diameter
http://images.cafepress.com/product/125468297v28_150x150_Front.jpg

1 inch diameter
http://images.cafepress.com/product/125468342v12_240x240_Front.jpg

I personally like the mini button better for a lanyard. But those of us with bad eyes may not like it.

Here is the shop URL:
http://www.cafepress.com/my_cruise_sail

alcoromom

04-18-2007, 12:25 PM

Love the buttons.I think the small more than the large.I just need to get my family to wear them

iloveokw

04-18-2007, 01:44 PM

I vote for the smaller one also. :thumbsup2

manlscott

04-18-2007, 01:54 PM

GREAT job on the buttons!!

Thanks for all yor time imagination!

I too have been busy at work. You would think having a student teacher in here with me would give me some free time!

I am ready to cruise!

Amy

magicalmcwho

04-18-2007, 08:57 PM

agraygirl

04-18-2007, 11:02 PM

well poo... I went to the online store and the buttons had been pulled stating that the image may violate copy write laws. I think it was the mickey head since I purchased the palm tree image.

Argh, back to the drawing board. I supose I could do the same button with out the mickey?

maleficent, esq.

04-18-2007, 11:20 PM

Hey agraygirl,

Those buttons look great, I like the smaller ones also.

Here is an updated list of the families onboard:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/72349cruise.gif

If I made a mistake let me know or if you have information you would like added, I will update the list.

Jim.

Thanks Jim -
Before the cruise, the radisson. After the cruise June 3 - 9 Carribbean Beach.

We are staying on deck 6, though I am not sure which two rooms we have. I know mom has one of the handicapped rooms in the aft and we are close by. Love the little pins - my how others on the boat will wish they had such nice buttons.

KatRob

04-19-2007, 08:37 AM

:furious: DH just called from work and his boss is holding up his vacation request (he put it in months ago) because he wants him to work part of the week before the trip. Okay, it isn't the part during the cruise, just leading up to it. DH sort of implied that with the trip paid for already it might be difficult to change plans and was told he SHOULD NOT HAVE PAID FOR THE TRIP UNTIL HE KNEW IF HE COULD GET OFF!!! That is the part that got me. Adjusting the front of the trip isn't hard but the attitude that went along with it.

I guess we lose out on Busch Gardens, but I have freebies for SeaWorld that have to be used within a year so we can do that and adjust.

I am a tree, I bend, but one day I might not be able to straighten out again!:rotfl:

agraygirl, love the button even without the head.

agraygirl

04-19-2007, 08:52 AM

:furious: DH just called from work ...

I'd have to hurt someone.

agraygirl, love the button even without the head.
Im working on it now, the store will be back up in a few. :)

...and on a general note, I've lost 18lbs since the end of Feb!!! Yesterday was my weigh in an measure day. 14.5 inches lost!! Go me! By the time the cruise comes around I'll be half way to my goal. Woot!! Baby fat be gone. :wizard:

KatRob

04-19-2007, 09:13 AM

:goodvibes I love these boards, there is always a sympathetic soul out there!

agraygirl

04-19-2007, 09:18 AM

OKay... we're back in bidness.
http://images.cafepress.com/product/125468342v22_240x240_Front.jpg
It's $1.25 hopefully shipping isn't to bad, I didnt have any control over that part.

http://www.cafepress.com/my_cruise_sail

alcoromom

04-19-2007, 09:46 AM

The door magnets are really cool

So sorry about the vacation request Katrob.I just got mine signed 2 weeks ago and I put it in in December.They "lost" my request.Good thing I made a copy.

littleprincessmom

04-19-2007, 10:52 AM

agraygirl - love the buttons! Thanks so much for your hard work! They look great!:thumbsup2

Jim - Thanks for the list. Sorry to be a pain, but we moved to AKL for our pre-trip stay. My girls have been begging to go back and the 7 year old actually said "Are we staying at the Boardwalk AGAIN?";) Can you tell that my mom and I are the BWI fans???

They are now psyched about AKL - they love the animals and decor! Hopefully the construction noise won't be too bad...that is my main concern!

Still waiting on room assignment! Back to work - I'm never going to get caught up before we leave!!!:sad2:

manlscott

04-19-2007, 11:15 AM

agraygirl - Kudos for losing the baby fat! I am trying to shed a few pounds before we go also. Keep up the great work!:cheer2:

KatRob - sorry to hear the boss is being such a pain. I hope it all works out.

Amy

KatRob

04-19-2007, 12:18 PM

The way the boss looked at it, it was just adjusting a day or so. For us, it was actually losing three days. Good thing DH tacked on extra days after the trip for the drive home and resting up before going back to work:)

The boss's boss has been micromanaging things lately and it makes it rough on everyone. He has never pulled anything like this before. Then again, bosses don't seem to last too long there. Neither do micromanagers!!:rotfl:

magicalmcwho

04-19-2007, 12:19 PM

KatRob - I would be mad also, hope it all works out. I change you to Seaworld let me know if it goes back to the original plans.

agraygirl - The new button design looks great. Maybe you should try to hide the mickey head.

Here is the latest list:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/72349cruise.gif

Jim.

alcoromom

04-19-2007, 04:18 PM

Agraygirl:how do you have time do do everything ?
I love the tshirts I am so glad I didn't put my order in earlier

agraygirl

04-19-2007, 05:00 PM

Agraygirl:how do you have time do do everything ?
I love the tshirts I am so glad I didn't put my order in earlier

The shirts were an after thought... I put them up today.
With Cafe Press you just upload the image, select the product you want it on, and then they take care of the rest...

...and Im a good procrastinator:rotfl2: ... my house is a wreck! I'm a stay at home mom and work 10 hours a week for a real estate MLS software company.

I just ordered buttons for my family and a magnet for our door sign, I haven't decided if I want to get a shirt or not.

There are lots of different t-shirts, like over 20 different kinds I can add a design to so if you want to put a request in I'll put it up there.

:woohoo: 42 days until embarkation!!! :woohoo:

maleficent, esq.

04-19-2007, 09:35 PM

agraygirl thanks so much for your work -ordered the buttons and the door magnets. Love them. Also congrats on the weight loss. If only ... Katrob hope the vacation works out - Watching the Dallas Stars play game 5 in the Stanley cup playoffs - must win game. Talk to you all soon.

MAL

magicalmcwho

04-20-2007, 07:13 AM

Updated List:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/72349cruise.gif

Jim.

agraygirl

04-21-2007, 12:04 PM

I'm so tired today. Stayed up way to late... bleh.

Are we there yet?

maleficent, esq.

04-21-2007, 04:56 PM

I'm tired too!!! I need a cruise. Just left a block party going to watch game 6 of the Stars tonight. Church in the morning, then going to see Wicked in the afternoon. Can't wait I've heard its great. I'm surprised there are so few families on the boards, I wonder if there will be a chance to upgrade when signing in. I've heard its cheaper to do it at the dock, but its also very difficult a lot of time there is no availability. Hope everyone has a great weekend look forward to meeting soon.
Mal

KatRob

04-21-2007, 09:05 PM

Vacation all worked out finally. Now we are just deciding if we want to hang around Orlando when we return or just head home. It would be strange to be there and not actually go to WDW.

iloveokw

04-21-2007, 09:38 PM

Maleficent: I think you will love WICKED - we sure did. A couple of years ago Melissa's show choir did a OZ theme and did some of the songs. Take your kleenex cuz "For Good" always makes me cry!

Kathy:thumbsup2

iloveokw

04-21-2007, 09:40 PM

Has anyone else made Palo ressies yet? This is our 5th 3 night DCL cruise and the first time I've made a ressie. We have one on the last night of the cruise at 6:30.

Kathy :thumbsup2

maleficent, esq.

04-21-2007, 11:42 PM

I don't think we are going to do Palo's, Since we are traveling without children don't really need to get away. I love brunch but don't think they have brunch on the three day. I am wondering if they are going to show the Pirates of the Caribbean III on the ship? Does anyone know how to find out what movies are being shown?

agraygirl

04-22-2007, 07:02 AM

We have made Palo reservations and put the baby in flounders. Palo's is nice, we did brunch in '06. I'm not sure about it this time and may cancel. Our res is for the second night. But I refuse to miss animators pallet. So we get assigned there Ill try to reschedule or drop the whole idea.

I'd really like to go dancing too. :banana: :woohoo:

My baby has never been in any kind of daycare so Im a bit nervous about that. My DS was in daycare from 6 weeks on... so I remember how bad it felt to drop him off that first few times.

Lets plan a get together on embarkation day. The most recent 3-Day Navigator I could find is Oct 2006.
http://www.wdwinfo.com/Photos/DCL-Navigator-3-day-Oct06/index.htm

Jim can you add late/early dining to the chart? (My family is scheduled for late dining)

3:30 all aboard, you HAVE to be on board by now.
4:15 Boat Drill
5:00 The ship leaves and the sail away party begins
Lets meet here
6ish early dining starts
6:15 Hercules (for the late diners)
8ish late dining starts
8:15 Herculese (for the early diners) *If you havent see Hercules, you'll not want to miss it!!

I'll keep a bunch of sticky notes on my door and I also have a dry erase board. If we want to make another meeting later in the trip I'll post it there.

Sound good?

The sail away party is at the goofy pool, there are a ton of people. Let's not meet on deck 9 where all the people are, I'm thinking deck 10 where you can overlook the party?

I'm open to ideas. :D

agraygirl

04-22-2007, 09:56 AM

FOr those of you that havent been on a Disney Cruise before this was to cute not to share:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8uPYTR8UC4

I also keep meaning to say that those of you with 7 year olds, I couldn't get DS out of the club he LOVED it. Im hoping that now he is 8 he will enjoy the lab as much as he did the club. They did some really cool stuff.

magicalmcwho

04-22-2007, 10:50 AM

Hi agraygirl,

I was thinking of adding the dining time to the list as well, I will add and post it first thing on Monday since the spreadsheet is on my work computer.

The meet at 5:00 at the sailaway party sounds fine.

This is our first Disney cruise and first cruise period, do you have any tips on things not to miss?

Jim.

iloveokw

04-22-2007, 04:49 PM

Jim - just my opinion (my family says I like to be the boss of the world) but if this is your first DCL cruise (and any cruise) I'd just stay onboard at Nassau and enjoy the ship. The cruise is so short that after getting off at that disappointing stop we have stayed on board and really enjoyed the ship without so many people. Like I said just my two cent's worth.

Kathy

:thumbsup2

magicalmcwho

04-22-2007, 05:15 PM

Thanks Kathy,

I was thinking about staying onboard at Nassau as well. I thought about maybe just me getting off in Nassau while my wife and daughter would hang out at the pool but not sure. Wife really wants to check out Castaway Cay. Thanks for the advice and any others would be great as well.

Jim.

magicalmcwho

04-22-2007, 05:22 PM

To All,

Is it possible to have dinner together? or would anyone want to if dining at the same times (early/late)?

Is there a pirate night on the 3 day cruise? if so which night is it?

Thanks, Jim.

agraygirl

04-22-2007, 05:50 PM

That's our plan(stay on board at Nassau). We did the dolphin excursion in Nassau which was fun but there were people hounding us to buy things and get our hair braided on the way to the excursion. Which, you wouldn't know by how much I talk here, but in real life I'm pretty quiet! So that made me uncomfortable.

Also, the Mickey Pool is ALWAYS so crowded. This gives DS plenty time with out all the crowds to play in the pool.

Although I would note, I wouldn't give up the experience we had at the dolphin excursion for anything, and I was glad we did it. Maybe next time we'll do Atlantis. But this time, we're bein' lazy!

agraygirl

04-22-2007, 05:58 PM

I'm all about dining together.

My DISBoard group did this the last time. It takes a phone call to Disney/Travel Agent and the reservation number of the family you want to have the dining with and that's it. Well, and your reservation number.

We need a count of hands for who is late and who has early dining and who is interested.

Also, instead of a dinner meet we could do a regular breakfast meet at Parrot Cay in the mornings.. They have THE BEST breakfast. *drool*

Food for thought... :)

P.S. I think Pirate night is Friday, June 1st.
P.S.S. Don't miss Castaway Cay, it's beautimus.

magicalmcwho

04-22-2007, 06:59 PM

agraygirl,

Thanks for the information. We have Second Dinner Seating 8:30 PM listed on our reservation. We would be interested in sharing dinner. Just send me a PM and I can give you our reservation number.

Jim.

maleficent, esq.

04-22-2007, 09:47 PM

I would love to meet everyone at the sail away party. Because we are traveling with mother, I think its best if we bow out of dinner--- but would love to meet at the pier or sail away party. Jim - I agree about staying on the boat at Nassau but mom really wants to see the island so we are going on the historical tour. This cruise is really for her. My dad died a few years ago and I try to take her a few times a year to do some fun things.
Ever since agraygirl mentioned Palo's I'm thinking of going if even just for souflee and the little lemon drink they serve at the end. I really need to stop obsessing about food on the ship. Oh well better go. Watching the Mavs playing tonight. In case anyone is curious the STARS WON last night. Talk to you all soon.

Mal.

agraygirl

04-22-2007, 10:25 PM

Jim, I PMed you my info.
Mal, I totally understand. :)

My friend here would like you to know that it's only
39 days untill embarkation!!
http://www.pixiechild.com/pix/sigs/mickeyklingon.jpg
He looks excited huh?

Ok goodnight!

littleprincessmom

04-22-2007, 10:49 PM

agraygirl & Jim - We have late dining too but I'm not sure that I would want to "subject" any of my DIS friends to having to eat with my 2 princesses every evening!!! :scared1: The youngest can be a little crabby late and I'm hoping that she enjoys the clubs more this time. She will be in older DD's group this year and I think she'll spend more time in the Club since she will be grouped with her big sis (who loves the clubs!):)

We are also staying on the boat in Nassau. Like agraygril, we did Dolphin Swim & Encounters last time and LOVED it (and highly recommend it). But we are also going to be "lazy" and enjoy the boat since this is such a short cruise. We may get off the boat for an hour and run to the Pirate Museum but that would be the most we would do.

Sail away party and/or breakfast sounds great to me for a Meet. Just let us know what you decide and we'll be there!!!:grouphug:

Thanks for all of your hard work planning!!!!:cheer2:

littleprincessmom

04-22-2007, 10:51 PM

Mal - Since I always read these boards in a sleep deprived state, I just noticed your "esq." Are you an attorney in Texas? I practice in Georgia...just wondered!!!!

magicalmcwho

04-22-2007, 11:10 PM

littleprincessmom,

I dont mind if you joined in for dinner. Is there a limit to the number of people at a table? If not we can still at the sail away party and/or breakfast.

How far is it to the Pirate Museum? Is something worth getting off the boat to go see?

agraygirl,

I got your PM and sent you one as well. I dont think their is much honor in that picture, LOL too funny. Live long and prosper.

Thanks to all for the advice, Jim.

agraygirl

04-23-2007, 07:05 AM

I think we had about 15 people at dinner. 4 familys ish and one lady who came on the cruise by herself which we totally loved.
After not seeing anyone you know all day it was nice to meet up with fellow cruisers and talk about what you did.

Okay it's Monday, one day closer to our vacation!:cheer2:

manlscott

04-23-2007, 10:03 AM

What a long weekend. I couldn't wait to get back to school to check out the DISboards! We still have dialup at home so getting on here from home takes forever!

We would love to do dinner/breakfast also. Just let us know which one and we'll do whatever we need to do. We have the early seating for dinner. Meeting at the sail away party sounds great too.

Since this is our first time on a cruise, and to Nassau, we are getting off the boat there. We did decide not to do any excursions the ship offers though. We were planning on taking a carriage ride around Nassau and then heading to the Pirate Musuem. Any thoughts on this?

I guess I must have ordered my buttons right before CafePress pulled them. Anyway, I e-mailed them to see if they were going to cancel my order and they responded with:
'I am not too sure if you are aware, but there was system issues for the past few days were images were being flagged in Cafepress Shops. I have gone ahead and taken a look into your shop, product and order and everything seems to be fine.'
So...I guess the Mickey head was okay. Thought you would like to know, agraygirl. After all your hard work I hated to see them pull your design.

I think this is all for now. I know I will think of more to say here in a bit!::MinnieMo

Amy

agraygirl

04-23-2007, 10:38 AM

Hi Amy! Thanks for the info, let me know what design your buttons have when they arrive. I'm going to leave the ones that are up there, up there. I did order some extra emergency back up buttons and I'll give you some to match on the ship if yours don't, you'll just have two! You can call the mickey head design the "collector's edition". Oh oh!! you could maybe even sell your "collectors edition" as a limited print on ebay for millions!! Haha.. okay just kidding.

Lets see who else has early dining and I'll explain what to do.

I called earlier to link Jim's family to my family reservation and they were VERY happy to do it. It only takes about 5 minutes.

Also, If you want to change to late dining you could join us. :)

monica31671

04-23-2007, 10:50 AM

Hello again, my dis friends!
I made my own cruise meet door sign instead of buying the one from Cafe Press.
I copied the design with the Mickey head to my pictures, then I printed it out. I'm going to laminate it for my door sign. I don't have a button maker, but I'm going to laminate a small one and clip it to my bag.
Just an option to think about.

agraygirl

04-23-2007, 10:59 AM

Oh good idea Monica.

Speaking of, if anyone wants a very large high quality version of the design to make a door sign (or anything really) with here are the original design and the newer design that I uploaded to Cafe Press:

http://www.pixiechild.com/pix/misc/disboardbutton_01.gif

http://www.pixiechild.com/pix/misc/disboardbutton_02.gif

monica31671

04-23-2007, 11:06 AM

Ohhh... thank you! I'll use this one for my door sign and the round one for my "button."

Oh good idea Monica.

Speaking of, if anyone wants a very large high quality version of the design to make a door sign (or anything really) with here are the original design and the newer design that I uploaded to Cafe Press:

http://www.pixiechild.com/pix/misc/disboardbutton_01.gif

http://www.pixiechild.com/pix/misc/disboardbutton_02.gif

manlscott

04-23-2007, 11:12 AM

monica31671

04-23-2007, 11:22 AM

Hey everyone, Mike here.
Just saw on the main page of the cruise boards that DCL is not allowing door decorating anymore. That's going to break Amy's heart with how excited she was about it(if it's true).
Mike:sad1:

What?! I just printed a sign! Bummer. I have a big pirate for pirate night.
I've spent many hours working on door signs.

agraygirl

04-23-2007, 12:14 PM

Booo!!!!!

I wonder if it's because people were taping them on instead of using magnets?

*pout*

magicalmcwho

04-23-2007, 12:30 PM

Sorry it took so long, had to wait until lunch at work.

Updated list:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/72349cruise2.gif

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/72349cruise4.gif

If anything needs to be updated just let me know.

After looking at it, I will split it up into two images so its easier to read.

Jim.

manlscott

04-23-2007, 01:50 PM

Good news on the door signs. I've been keeping an eye on the other thread and it looks like as long as it's magnetic it's going to be ok.:banana:
Mike

manlscott

04-23-2007, 02:40 PM

Jim - What a great job you have done keeping track of everything. You and I should get along great. I am a very organized person too. (Most of the time!!) :teacher:
Add this to your list for us: room 6050 and no Palo reservations

agraygirl-Would love to eat dinner with ya, but I am afraid come 8:30 my kids might not be the best behaved at a dinner table! At home on school nights they go to bed at 7:30-8pm. On weekends around 8:30-9. Don't worry, I don't plan on early bedtimes on vacation :yay: but, I think dinner that late would be pushing it!

Amy

KatRob

04-23-2007, 04:13 PM

Jim,

We have the early dining, yes on sailaway party, no Palo. May be able to do one breakfast meet.

Pirate museum in Nassau sounds good based on what I have seen on other boards and AAA guide.

magicalmcwho

04-24-2007, 11:59 AM

Is time to go yet?

Jim.

maleficent, esq.

04-24-2007, 12:21 PM

Mal - Since I always read these boards in a sleep deprived state, I just noticed your "esq." Are you an attorney in Texas? I practice in Georgia...just wondered!!!!

Yes, I Practice in Texas. Just got a new job and I LOVE IT. But I am so busy. Put esq. on the name only because wanted to be Malifiecent but obviously taken did not want to be Mal 238359000 so decided to add the esq. Obviously more information than any person needed or wanted. What area do you specialize?

monica31671

04-24-2007, 12:21 PM

Jim,
Historical Tour at Nassau
Early dinning
No to Palo
Yes to breakfast meet
Yes to sail away
I'm ready to start packing.:banana:

maleficent, esq.

04-24-2007, 12:22 PM

maleficent, esq.

04-24-2007, 01:07 PM

Well I've been caught. My best friend has been lurking on this board ... and just called me to tell me I should be working and not on the disboards. So off to work I go.
MAL

iloveokw

04-24-2007, 01:49 PM

Mal - Knew you would love Wicked!:thumbsup2

agraygirl

04-24-2007, 02:15 PM

Not time to go yet... so I decided I'd go back through our May 06 cruise photos:

Here's me hugging a dolphin in Nassau.
http://www.pixiechild.com/cruise/images/15_Monday_Nassau_38k.jpg

DS at CC:
http://www.pixiechild.com/cruise/images/16_Tuesday_CC_Pirate_17.jpg

I'll have nothing for desert please:
http://www.pixiechild.com/cruise/images/17_Wednesday_AtSea_32.jpg

A few fellow DISers at breakfast the day we disembarked (Im on the right):
http://www.pixiechild.com/cruise/images/18_Thursday_Disembark_NASA__13.jpg

Just think... It's almost MAY!!!!:hourglass

magicalmcwho

04-24-2007, 05:50 PM

monica31671, the list has been updated.

Jim.

maleficent, esq.

04-24-2007, 06:48 PM

Jim -
Sail away meet is a yes for us. Breakfast no
Thanks for keeping us so organized

littleprincessmom

04-24-2007, 09:45 PM

Mal - After several years of hostile M&A in NYC, I came back home to a "small town" practice in South Georgia. Talk about a change! We handle all types of matters, but I mainly specialize in a mixture of corporate and commercial and residential real estate. What is your area? I'm trying to get caught up (ha! ha!) before this cruise but instead I come home after the kids go to bed when I need to be working and play on the Disboards!!!! :lmao: Much more fun...and i have to plan not only the cruise but the pre-trip!;)

Agraygril - I'm about to order my buttons! And I read that we can still have door signs but they must be magnetic - no glue or tape! Thank you so much for all you've done.

Jim - I'm very impressed with your organization!!! Are you this organized in real life or only when it comes to Disney??? Since it is just mom and me for the adults we are skipping Palo this time.

Are we leaving yet???????:banana: :banana: :banana:

magicalmcwho

04-24-2007, 09:53 PM

littleprincessmom,

I would say I am more organized for Disney and work and less around our house other than bills. I work for an engineering firm as CAD drafter, so the organization skills have been kinda forced on me.

We are ready to leave today as well.

Well since we are at page 10, I thought I would post the list so everyone wont have to go back a page. Will update in the morning.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/72349cruise2.gif

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/72349cruise4.gif

Jim.

maleficent, esq.

04-24-2007, 11:41 PM

littleprincessmom,
I did civil litigation for the past 6 years. Got tired of the pressure and trial schedule, recently became In-House Counsel for a teachers union. Absolutely love it. Only problem is have to take vacations when everyone else does. Love Disney in September and October and cruises are so much less expensive.

I can't wait to go and I feel so bad that I do not have my door designed yet. Yes, I will only use magnets. DH and I are watching Tivo's of old travel channel disney stuff. I think I have totally gone crazy. Good night all

MAL

maleficent, esq.

04-25-2007, 09:52 PM

D$H :eeyore: here... Well, it looks like Jim's list shows that a majority of folks are interested in the Pirate Museum! I have not visited there, but y'all can learn (a bit) more from their website (http://www.pirates-of-nassau.com). There are also plenty of entries about the museum in this forum if you do a search, but I think it is generally disappointing compared against our Disney-level of expectations. In Nassau, I prefer shopping, snorkelin', strolling the streets, and just people watching (of course, we are doing the historical tour, so that marks us as excitement-challenged). But if you have a pirate-lover in the group, then I suppose it becomes a must-do visit. A guest on our last cruise (LCTsMom (http://www.disboards.com/z/index.php?z-profile=LCTsMom)) has some good photos that show their museum experience (http://good-times.webshots.com/album/553921746vIBnty) (I did think that the "Code of Conduct" was interesting). I should add that we have become enthusiasts of Pirate Night on the ship and find it to be lotsa fun so y'all should be prepared and dress the part! pirate:

agraygirl

04-26-2007, 08:38 AM

As far as the breakfast meet is concerned.
I'd like to do it onthe 2nd day, "Nassau Day", around 8:00am in Parrot Cay? Is that to early?

I wanted to make sure everyone had time to eat and get to their excursions for the day. My family will probably go swimming after breakfast. :)
:fish:

manlscott

04-26-2007, 09:11 AM

Got our buttons the other day. The small ones will be perfect size to pin to your lanyard. Mine do have the Mickey head, so we will just be the unique group!

Meeting for breakfast at 8 on "Nassau Day" sounds great to us!

We are getting really excited. I have started a list of things I can't forget to take with us i.e. passports, cruise documents, buttons, cameras and chargers!

Mal's DH, thanks for the Pirate Museum Website. I think you're right, not quite up to Disney standards, but my boys will be lovin' it! pirate:
Guess I will have to add pirate attire to my list :)

Amy

KatRob

04-26-2007, 11:16 AM

We got our buttons yesterday. Look good.

Breakfast on Nassau day is fine with us, we are pretty flexible with our plans.

Right now I am just getting antsy to go! I have a countdown board on the mantel so we can keep up with it. After 14 months of anticipation it is like, okay, let's just get going!:banana: :banana:

This is an "instead of" trip for DD. Her class trip is scheduled about the same time for NYC. We opted for a family trip instead (she didn't want to go to NYC).

iloveokw

04-26-2007, 02:18 PM

Just ordered our 3 pins and a door magnet!

Kathy

;)

magicalmcwho

04-26-2007, 06:56 PM

Just ordered our 3 pins and a door magnets!

Jim.

maleficent, esq.

04-26-2007, 10:52 PM

Wed got our pins and magnets today they are great.
MAL

agraygirl

04-27-2007, 06:26 AM

Yay!! I got mine too!! They turned out really nice huh? Go me. :rotfl:

manlscott

04-27-2007, 10:13 AM

Last night we watched a show we TiVoed (how did we live without TiVo!) about the DCL. It started with how they made the boats (in two separate pieces in two different ship yards!) and how they designed the boat (exterior and interior). It showed some different rooms, the restaurants and activities on board, including the club and lab for kids. This got my boys very excited and we are all very ready to cruise! Now we realize that 3 days is not near enough time to do experience half of what the ship offers! Guess this means we will have to do another cruise next year! :sail:
Amy

littleprincessmom

04-27-2007, 10:51 PM

Hi all!

I just ordered my buttons & door magnet (feeling very behind since the rest of you already have yours!!!) My excuse is that we were also the last to book :lmao:

We decided to "cave in" and try the Blackbeard's Cay Stingray excursion while in Nassua. I promised myself we'd stay onboard and enjoy the ship in Nassau but we loved the dolphins so much last time that we are planning to try the rays this time! I would wait the shorter "excursion" at CC but youngest DD doesn't make 5 year age cut off there.

We will definitely do sail away meet but we are night owls and will be pushing it to make our 9:45 a.m. excursion in Nassau:rotfl: . Sad, but true. My DD4 already has to be dragged out of bed in the a.m. - I will never make it through the teenage years!!!!::rotfl2:

Hope everyone is well! I wish we were leaving tomorrow...except, of course, procrastinator that I am, I haven't even thought about packing!

magicalmcwho

04-28-2007, 09:22 PM

Hi Amy,

That program is the one my BIL put on a DVD for us to watch. My wife watched it, so I asked how about we go on a cruise out of Galveston like your BIL. She said lets go on a Disney cruise and thats when I started making out the travel plans.

Well we only have 26 more days til we leave for Disney World and the cruise a few days later.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Jim.

maleficent, esq.

04-29-2007, 01:37 PM

So with less than a month ago, what are you looking forward to the most on the cruise ship? I love sitting on deck 4 and watching the ocean go by. Always bring a book along but never read it because I sit and talk to DH, and watch the ocean. What about the rest of you??

Any characters that the children are interested in seeing?

Going to watch a rugby match - check in soon .

Mal

iloveokw

04-29-2007, 04:54 PM

I don't get much reading done either - I love to people watch and talk LOL.

Kathy

Everyone have a great week - 32 days left til we set sail.

maleficent, esq.

04-29-2007, 09:16 PM

Where is everyone????

agraygirl

04-29-2007, 10:35 PM

I'm here, taking 2 classes at the local community college this year and tonight was my final. Yuck. Tomorrow is weigh in at my center, last monday I was down 20lbs total, but I feel icky and I think I'm up a pound or two.

Looking at the recent (Feb) Navigator I saw that the kids in the Lab don't do the "So you wanna be a pirate" training with captian hook. :sad2: DS had so much fun with that last year. But they DO have a game cube tournament... He otta like that. :)

We are trying to talk my in-laws into coming with us on the trip. They are actually considering it... I told them to just surprise us and show up at the port. ;)

Mal, I try to avoid the characters pretty much... I'm skeerd.

But I am looking forward to 80's night dancing :woohoo: (if I can stay awake that late!) and getting some good R&R.

Nassau Day DH and I scheduled some quiet time. :thumbsup2 Sending DD to Flounders and DS to the Lab. Then I'm thinking we are going to head to the adult pool for some R&R. Ahhhh...

Oh and we canceled Palo, maybe next time.

monica31671

04-30-2007, 11:27 AM

Happy Monday, Everybody!!!
I'm ready to pack.:woohoo:

magicalmcwho

04-30-2007, 12:09 PM

Happy Monday to all as well.

What do you mean pack we are ready to leave :). Only 4 more weeks til we leave for WDW.

Here is our updated lists:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/72349cruise2.gif
http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/72349cruise4.gif

Jim.

maleficent, esq.

04-30-2007, 03:17 PM

We are trying to talk my in-laws into coming with us on the trip. Mal, I try to avoid the characters pretty much... I'm skeerd.

DH :eeyore: : Skeerd of Disney witches, but not your MIL!?! WOW. Just kidding, my MIL will be next to us this cruise and its gonna be great.

I wanted to post some links of interest - on our last Disney cruise (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=785829), we had a wonderful contributer, Erica (http://www.disboards.com/z/index.php?z-profile=zweihund), who provided a fantastic trip report (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219471) that I hope you enjoy! Also, check out some great photos (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1339690) from past cruisers...

agraygirl

04-30-2007, 08:40 PM

Ooo nice report, that girl can write!

Erica had our same server, Dinesh! I think that's how you spell his name. He rocked. Wonder if he's still there? hmmm....

Sounds like a good time to me. :) but I'll have das kids so I turn into a pumpkin at midnight when Flounders closes. To bad because 80's night sounds funer than I had imagined!

iloveokw

04-30-2007, 09:44 PM

Well from the response we've had on this board - I have to hope that we will have the Wonder all to ourselves for a big ole party. :confused3

maleficent, esq.

05-01-2007, 09:49 AM

ILoveOKW - I think you may be right. I can't imagine the Disney boat will be empty, I'm just suprised how few people are on this board. I actually hope its not too crowded, I may try to get an upgrade, but then I won't be near mom, HMMM

Agraygirl - hope the finals went well, what are you studying? I'm just glad I don't have to take any more exams. At least it will all be behind you on the cruise. I'm getting so excited. I know its silly but I just realized its MAY and we leave in MAY -- YIPPEE SKIPPEE

No, I'm not packed, Have not lost any weight, Do not have my door signs made, and have not even gone to get my Mickey Heads. OH MY I better get started.

Everyone have a great Day!

Mal

manlscott

05-01-2007, 10:01 AM

What a long weekend! I don't get to say that too often. Usually we have a million things going on, but this weekend we were able to get some stuff done around the house. Then I took the day off yesterday to stay home with DH who cut his leg on our tractor on Sunday. 5 hours and 10 stitches later we were home from the ER!

As I have never been on a cruise before, I don't have one thing I am particularly looking forward to. I do think that after 4 days at the park with my 2 boys, I will be ready to let them go to the Lab so DH and I can enjoy some adult time :love:

Neither of us are big dancers. Rhythm is not in our veins!!
I have heard there are lines to see the characters in WDW, so I am hoping the kids get to see them a little more on the ship.

I think we are really looking forward to Castaway Cay spending the day lounging on the beach. The boys seem pretty interested in the archeological dig they have there for the kids.

Better get my nose back to the grindstone!

Amy

agraygirl

05-01-2007, 10:01 AM

Agraygirl - hope the finals went well, what are you studying? I'm just glad I don't have to take any more exams. At least it will all be behind you on the cruise. I'm getting so excited. I know its silly but I just realized its MAY and we leave in MAY -- YIPPEE SKIPPEE

Project management for the web.
My degree is in Website design. :) WHich is turning out to be pretty stressful.

No, I'm not packed, Have not lost any weight, Do not have my door signs made, and have not even gone to get my Mickey Heads. OH MY I better get started.

Everyone have a great Day!

Same here, except the weight part... I didnt loose any last week though.. doing LA Weightloss down 20 pounds since March 1 Ive got 35 more pounds to go. I get counseling from them 3 days a week so I don't gorge myself.

They did say I should have fun and eat what I want on my vacation and that if I wanted I could print off the menus and they can tell me what the lesser of the evils is... I may do that but meh. I like food.

Oh oh!! Speaking of food!! We got reservations at Cinderella castle!! Yay!!

You know Im more excited about the cruise than WDW. I even have a PAL Mickey... Disney World is magical, what the heck is wrong with me?! DH an I considered cancelling our WDW trip and doing a 4 day cruise before our 3 Day... but it didn't fly with the DS... argh.

monica31671

05-01-2007, 05:51 PM

I just read the thread about "fish extenders."
Is anyone taking a fish extender? I'm wondering if I need one. If you all have one, then I think I need one.
I'm about ready to go and having nothing better to do than worry about weird stuff.:crazy:
A fish extender. Seriously. Only on the DIS would I encounter this type of problem.

magicalmcwho

05-01-2007, 06:19 PM

What is a fish extender?

Jim.

agraygirl

05-01-2007, 06:19 PM

No fish extenders here. :) I've got enough to keep up with!

Ahhh.. I just sat down, been working in the yard for a few hours. DS and I planted some flower seeds in a new bed I made on the side of the house. :)

I'm having a blonde day. I just looked down and my shirt is inside out. All day my shirt has been inside out... oh my gawd. :rotfl:

I need a vacation!!

littleprincessmom

05-01-2007, 08:35 PM

mal - LOVED the trip report! :thumbsup2 She was fabulous! Thanks for sharing...

On the way to drop my girls off at school this a.m., I asked them if they knew what today is. They looked up long enough from Nintendo DS to say "Tuesday." Ok, right, but what else is today? No response...

It's MAY!!! And you get out of school in May, and go to Disney in May and go on a ...OOPS..... cruise was supposed to be a surprise! I caught myself at the very last minute. DD7 looked at me quite strangely and said "What?" I responded that we can go swimming in May...not sure she bought it. Our plan is to leave AKL to head home and head to the port instead!

I also have not packed, made signs and am generally unprepared. Only 25 more days until we leave for WDW!

Agraygirl - I feel the same way. I'm more excited about the cruise than the parks and I LOVE Disney! I'm basically just ready to be off work, with my kids and on vacation! DH has already started complaining about how long we'll be gone - I invited him again to come, but no takers - just doesn't understanding my Disney obssession;) . I'm pretty sure last year the only reason that he cruised with me was that he was laboring under the misimpression that there was a casino on the boat:rolleyes1 . No - I did NOT tell him that but I did offer bingo once we were on the boat :rotfl2: He had a good time in spite of himself!

Can't wait...how many minutes???

p.s. - Jim - our Palo ressies are CC night - if girls are enjoying clubs!

manlscott

05-02-2007, 08:57 AM

I'm with Jim. What in the world is a fish extender? :confused3

Amy

agraygirl

05-02-2007, 09:05 AM

Here's a link that may help:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607

Outside our doors there is a fish clip, you can hang a thingy with pockets on it from the hook. See picture in above thread.

manlscott

05-02-2007, 10:15 AM

Here is a link to a Wonder 3-day Navigator (http://www.*****************)from April 19th of this year.

alcoromom

05-02-2007, 02:05 PM

maleficent, esq.

05-02-2007, 05:02 PM

Sorry,I have been reading but way to busy to post.Either I am working,cleaning packing or working on the school fundraiser.I have just started to pack but I usually pack until we walk out the door.I am just so anal and make such a huge deal about it that it takes forever.I did start getting my daughter packed though.( she is the easiest)

We have early dining,are staying on the boat for Nassau,no palo,??? for meets right now.I plan on coming but the family is questionable(my parents don't believe in meeting people from the internet)

Looking at the list the last few days will be really quiet since most of you will be in Disney already.

that's all right you and I can chat because I will be so excited I will hardly be able to stand it, we won't be doing Disney until after the cruise. I know everyone feels they need the relaxation after Disney but I feel like I don't want to be let down when I leave the cruise ship, and leaving Disney nothing can make that better - even the Disney cruise - So I choose the ship then the world.

I think my mom probably feels the same way your mom does about meeting people on the internet - How do we explain to them this is different -- These are not just people they are others who share our compulsion (yes, that is the right word) for all things Disney. I can't believe you are starting to pack already. I think I'm compulsive but its really I obsessively plan and pack at the last minute. Getting so excited....
MAL

littleprincessmom

05-02-2007, 09:10 PM

magicalmcwho

05-03-2007, 06:43 AM

Hi to All,

Updated List:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/72349cruise2.gif
http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/72349cruise4.gif

Not much longer,

Jim.

agraygirl

05-03-2007, 08:09 AM

Hi to All,
Not much longer,

Jim.

:yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay:

24 days untill our WDW vacation!

28 days untill EMBARKATION!!!!

:yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay:

maleficent, esq.

05-03-2007, 11:24 PM

D$H :eeyore: here! I was just reading our weekly Passporter e-mail and saw this Q&A entry with Jennifer and Dave that I thought might be of interest to y'all who are dragging your kids (kickin' & screamin') onto our ship:

VayKay Vicky asks: "I know I read that Flounder's Reef is for children age 3 and younger but what are the babysitting options for someone who has an older child (my son will be 3 months shy of age 4 when we go)? Although he is potty trained for the most part, he can be hesitant to interact with large groups of kids. We will certainly stay with him for some of the programs he wants to attend in the Oceaneer's Club, but since it's our 15th wedding anniversary, we would like to have one night of 'adult' time at Palo. I was just wondering if they would watch kids that are slightly older for a few hours?"

Dave and Jennifer answer: "Flounder's Reef does accept children age 3 who are not fully potty trained. It sounds like your child would qualify for care in Flounder's Reef. It is a smaller space than Oceaneer Club, so he may not have as much play space as he needs, and he'll probably be bigger than most of the other kids present. I suggest you keep your options open. You can visit Oceaneer Club with him the first evening of the cruise to see how it works for him. He can play quietly by himself if he's uncomfortable with the other kids. With a couple of visits under his belt, in all probability he'll be fine with Oceaneer Club by the time it comes for you to have your special night out. However, if there is a problem, Flounders should still be a viable option."?"

BTW, if you haven't already checked them out, the Passporter (http://www.passporterboards.com) team provides a good source of info on Dismania (we love their cruise book). Anyone else here read their stuff? Hmmm, I still don't know why anyone would bring children on a Disney cruise.... :rolleyes:

agraygirl

05-04-2007, 06:55 AM

Tanks for the info Mal's DH. :D We will be partaking of Flounders ALOT. I get the Passporter news regularly.

I thought some of you might find this humorus:
http://slashdot.org/articles/07/05/04/019218.shtml
"Apparently Japanese TV and bloggers have just discovered Disney's theme park in China, where young children can be part of the Magic Kingdom and interact with their favorite characters (like Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and the Seven Dwarfs). The park's slogan is 'Because Disneyland is Too Far,' and there's even an Epcot-like dome. The only problem? Disney didn't build it, and they didn't authorize it. What's more? It's state-owned!"

agraygirl

05-04-2007, 12:11 PM

Okay so Im quickly reaching my self imposed limit for posting in a day...

My DH and I have a hobby called "geocaching". You take a little GPS unit (like the "tom tom" but more portable) and find hidden "treasure" all over the world based on the longitude and latitude quardinates. I've found about 20 caches in Tennessee/Mississippi so far... but anyway...

There is a cache on Castaway Cay:
http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=be75fd23-9bed-452c-8aed-6226154cc0f8&log=y&decrypt=

They tend to have little toys in them and a log to sign that says you found the cache. It's ALOT of fun. Especially on road trips, you can hit a few on the way to your destination.

K, thats all.. back to house work. :laundy:

maleficent, esq.

05-04-2007, 04:10 PM

Mal-

Just watched your slideshow- it is great!!!!

We had the same servers on our cruise last June! They were wonderful with the kids! You must have visited after we did because the Black Pearl had not wrecked (:) ) yet at Castaway Cay during our visit.

mallscott - Thanks for putting a recent 3 day navigator up. I am psyched b/c the kids should want to attend the activities during our Palo dinner. Love the rugrats, but on Day 7 of the good ole family vaca, I think we are going to be ready for a break!;)

Is anyone doing any spa services? I booked my mom for the hot stone massage and myself for a facial but after reading some bad reviews on the facial, I cancelled. I am thinking that I am going to be too busy racing from activity to activity to enjoy the spa:confused3 Can you tell I'm type A and not good at relaxing?????

Have a great night....off i go to clean up this pig pen:laundy:

Thanks for the compliment DH does it all. I love the captions he puts on the pictures. Hope you got to see some of DGD too!!! I guess I'll keep him. As far as spa services, I read on the budget board a great idea. That was to get a massage the day before you leave to kind of start the vacation early and you can get so much more done because of the price difference. Think I'll do that rather than spa on the ship - way too expensive. Already scheduled to have nails done and pedicure so why not a massage. I can't beleive how close it is getting
Best
Mal

PS by DH :eeyore: -- "I just love how you $ave money!!"

littleprincessmom

05-04-2007, 09:14 PM

Good idea! In addition to the cost, I'm just too selfish about my "cruise" time to take out the time for a massage.

Pins and door magnet arrived today. They look GREAT!!!!!:cool1: Way to go, a graygirl!:thumbsup2

4 weeks from tonight will be PIRATE NIGHT pirate: and fireworks under the stars! Can't wait!!!!

Sending everyone Pixie Dust for a fabulous weekend:wizard:

iloveokw

05-04-2007, 09:47 PM

:sail: party: Got our pins and magnet - woo hoo. Do you all realize that the week before our cruise the new POTC3 comes out

magicalmcwho

05-04-2007, 09:57 PM

We got our pins and magnets today as well. They look great, thanks agraygirl. POTC3 trailer looked really good.

Everyone have a great weekend,

Jim.

maleficent, esq.

05-06-2007, 07:46 PM

I am really hopeing that they play potc3 on the ship. I would not be too suprised if they did. However, if they do expect the theater to be mobbed. They premiered ladder 49 on the last trip we were on the same day it was released in theaters. I may try to buy tickets here to get me more in the mood.

Went to Home Depot Today and got my Mickey Heads for door Decorations. My computer broke last night so DH and I are sharing his laptop. Well probably need to go. Not much longer!!!

QUESTION????
Where are we going to meet for the sail away party - also how many children will there be? I'd like to buy bubbles or some other little thing for them if there aren't 100 of them.
\MAL

agraygirl

05-06-2007, 08:26 PM

QUESTION????
Where are we going to meet for the sail away party - also how many children will there be? I'd like to buy bubbles or some other little thing for them if there aren't 100 of them.
\MAL

Where is a good spot Mal? Port? Starboard? Forward? Aft? Definately the 10th floor/deck.

12 kids as far as I can tell from Jim's chart thingy. That includes some teens.

iloveokw

05-06-2007, 09:33 PM

I know Melissa would LOVE some bubbles. Thanks for the idea - I would share the cost of the group with you. :cheer2: We saw Dinosaur years ago right after it's release - i bet they will show POT3 in the BV Theatre and Mickey Tron - or whatever it is called. We like to do sailaway on the port side - they always have people waving BIG mickey hands. Midde of the of ship.

magicalmcwho

05-06-2007, 10:07 PM

C'mon Mal,

You know you want to by bubbles for eveyone, I could see it now as we start to sail away millions of tiny bubbles everywhere. Just kidding about buying bubbles for everyone. I counted 12 children and agraygirl's baby which would make it 13.

Only 13 more working days for me until we leave, WooHooo!

Jim.

KatRob

05-06-2007, 10:12 PM

Personally, I love my bubble gun. Used it at church this morning and got just as big a reaction from the "older" folks (70 and up) as I did the little guys.
There was a Don Ho reference because it shot truly "tiny bubbles.":rotfl:

monica31671

05-07-2007, 03:33 PM

Hello, everyone!
I introduced my mom to all of you over the weekend. She said it was very nice to meet you.
She thought Jim's chart was great - except for the part where her age is in there. She looked at me and said, "What the heck is wrong with you?! Why would you stick my age in there?"

KatRob

05-07-2007, 10:01 PM

Nice to meet you, too, Monica31671's mom. I don't list our ages either, makes me feel too much older than some of the others on the board. DH and I are in your "age bracket" but with a teen instead of an adult child.

monica31671

05-08-2007, 12:19 PM

We've had rain, rain, and more rain here in Oklahoma. And a tornado or two, which is normal this time of year.
I'm ready to cruise!!! Bring on the sunshine!

manlscott

05-08-2007, 03:46 PM

Our family is ready to go! (Except for packing, of course!!)
Only 16 more days till we leave for our Land and Sea WDW Vacation!!:cheer2:

amy

alcoromom

05-09-2007, 06:57 AM

We told our 2 younger ones last night we were going on the cruise.My oldest figured it out already.Our buttons/magnets came Monday.I am getting so excited now.I could hardly get my one to sleep last night he was so excited.They think they are leaving Thursday that week

We have 20 days until we leave for Indy.12 more days to work(Working weekends)My oldest has surgery today(hopefully) and we should done with hospitals after that.

monica31671

05-09-2007, 10:43 AM

maleficent, esq.

05-09-2007, 04:03 PM

Thanks for the info Jim I'll buy around 20 bottles that should be enough. Thanks Iloveokw for offering to share the price, but I would love to do this. I like the bubbles and the more the merrier. Don't know how old everyone else is, but I know I am old enough not to be cruising with my child (who is now a mother) I haven't been able to be on the boards for a few days. My laptop broke, DH fixed it last night and I actually had a few minutes at work today. Doing this reminds me I should be making spa appointment. Talk to everyone soon
Mal

monica31671

05-10-2007, 11:32 AM

Three weeks to go!!!:banana:

maleficent, esq.

05-10-2007, 12:00 PM

Only 3 weeks, I can't wait, oh no I better get started doing some things.
MAL

KatRob

05-11-2007, 12:38 PM

I know some of you have mentioned upgrading and wondering what might be available. Maybe I just have too much time on my hands right now, but I played around and found at least 25 staterooms available with some categories just listed as GTY. Didn't think to get the cabin numbers, but most were grouped together it seems like.

cat. 4, 6 and 12 listed as GTY
cat. 11 has 7 available, 6 on deck 6 and 1 on deck 5
cat. 10 has 4 available all on deck 1
cat. 9 has 6 all on deck 1
cat. 7 has 1 on deck 7
cat. 5 has 7 on deck 7

cat. 8 totally filled
cat. 1,2,3 info not available.

agraygirl

05-11-2007, 04:26 PM

Hello my peeps.

My DH has been out of town at a confrence since Saturday and life has been crazy without him!! I also miss him horribly. He should be home tonight and life will return to normal. I hope.

So, I have put two suit cases out on my dining room table. Everytime I think of something I need to bring I throw it in a suitcase. Pretty smart eh?

Also, I wasn't going to get my baby girl a seat on the plane. She could fly for free as a "lap baby" but then I watched some video about it and learned that if there WAS an emergency, I would have to put her on the floor of the plane under my seat and hold her there. It's some FAA rule. :scared: I was horrified. So we blew an extra $300 on her own seat Ill buckle her car seat in.

Today I got an airline confirmation for our tickets and her name isn't on the confirmation, just Me, DH, and DS. *sigh* I also realized that we paid for it on a different credit card... Ugh. That's going to complicate hings a bit at the airport.

maleficent, esq.

05-12-2007, 07:52 PM

I ... found at least 25 staterooms available with some categories just listed as GTY. Didn't think to get the cabin numbers, but most were grouped together it seems like.

BTW, the term, GTY, means "Guarantee" and is a promotional rate that includes the condition that you do not select your stateroom at time of booking. As I understand it, in order to be upgraded by Disney, one must usually accept a GTY reservation.

iloveokw

05-13-2007, 11:03 AM

Ok, who will be the first to do the document dance? I sure was hoping to see them in the mail yesterday - no go.

Happy Mother's Day to all our sailing moms!

:goodvibes

maleficent, esq.

05-13-2007, 03:21 PM

glad to know other tickets have not arrived I was starting to get nervous - however, being such an organizer (others not in the know may say I am a control freak) that is not uncommon. Agraygirl - I understand about the baby - hope that it works out Pixie dust pixie dust:wizard: Well I guess I am going to start packing - not so much clothes but bathing suits, sun screen, water shoes, stuff I will not be needing in the next couple of weeks.

Had DGD birthday yesterday, wonderful time, can hardly wait until she is old enough for dh and I to take on the cruise with us. Happy mothers day all ---

See ya real soon

MAL

KatRob

05-14-2007, 12:41 PM

monica31671

05-14-2007, 01:35 PM

It's almost time to go, It's almost time to go, Hi-Ho the Merry-o, It's almost time to go!:dance3:

maleficent, esq.

05-14-2007, 02:06 PM

Keep your eyes open, we got our travel docs today!!:dance3: I was disappointed when I stopped at the mailbox but thrilled when I reached my back door and saw UPS had been there. :banana: :banana:
I am so ready to go!
KatRob - I'm doing the dance for you right now in my office chair. Did you book through Disney or other? Not asking you to name someone just curious...
Mal

KatRob

05-14-2007, 03:01 PM

Mal, I booked through DU. Matter of fact, I'm already looking into another Disney cruise and was comparing prices with DCL and DU and it was exactlly the same. I might just go directly with DCL next time. I didn't have any complaints but if Disney is going to end up with my cc number I would just as soon give it to them myself instead of a third party.

agraygirl

05-14-2007, 03:47 PM

KatRob - I saw your post, ran to my front door and THERE THEY WERE!!
Travel DOCS!!! WOOT!:banana: :banana:

Edit: By the way I booked via DisneyCruise.com

maleficent, esq.

05-14-2007, 09:26 PM

KatRob - I saw your post, ran to my front door and THERE THEY WERE!!
Travel DOCS!!! WOOT!:banana: :banana:

Edit: By the way I booked via DisneyCruise.com

Agraygirl - doing the happy dance for you even as I type. However, the two of you getting your docs has just increased my neurosis 1,000 fold. Need to call Disney immediately and figure out why I was not the first one on the boat to receive my docs. Well maybe I can wait at least one more day. It really is getting close

littleprincessmom

05-14-2007, 10:29 PM

We received ours too! Actually came on Friday last week!:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: We also booked through DU. Interestingly enough, I tried to book directly and the ressie system was "down" the night I tried to book. (Could see prices but not make reservations). I e-mailed DU the same night for ressie.

Next morning, I tried booking again through Disney directly and prices had actually GONE UP from previous night. However, DU's quote when i received it was at the lower previous night's price. Needless to say, I went with DU!:wizard:

Mal - don't freak - your docs will come. If not, we promise we won't let the Wonder sail without you!!!!!;)

Is it just me or does ever client/customer/work issue you've ever had in the past 5 years reappear during the 2 weeks you are trying to leave to go on vacation?:confused3 Work has been nuts and sis-in-law had surgery which we thought she'd recover from quickly. She has had a terrible time :sick: and my brother had to go out of town for business. So....in addition to work, my kids' daily fifteen million end of the year school activities, and my wonderful grandmother from KY coming to visit for 2 weeks :cloud9: , I have my 13 month old niece staying with us! I could eat her cute little cheeks off but I am getting nothing done! Am I the only one going crazy????

Leaving next Friday for the World! Can't wait!!!!!!!!

KatRob

05-15-2007, 06:13 AM

Interesting, the docs are coming from FL and littleprincessmom, agraygirl, and I are all physically closer to FL. Like a wave heading west...hopefully the rest of you will get them today. Right in the middle of writing this I got im'ed by my teens buddy asking if she can hang out for a couple of days (Tue and Wed) next week. The 8th grade has Dollywood trip-Mon, promotion practice-Tue, and promotion on Wed and then freedom. Had a banquet last night and and awards day is this Friday. Yes, littleprincessmom, they do crowd those last couple of weeks.

alcoromom

05-15-2007, 09:36 AM

We booked thru AAA and no documents yet.I hope today.I just wonder if they may be at the AAA office.

Alittleprincessmom:things have been crazy since March here and we will be going nonstop until we leave.My oldest just got a huge project due next week.

Well I need to get some cleaning done and packing.I am hoping to be done next thursday so we can go to the Pirates premiere

maleficent, esq.

05-15-2007, 10:38 AM

Thanks for the kind words, but I am hypervenilating. NO docs, but I do feel relieved knowing you will not allow Capt Henry to sail without me. Even if I do not have docs I keep telling myself - worse case scenario they print new ones at the dock. I do not know why things you have to do increase proportionately to the time you have left. The less time the more things.

(the sad part about the hypervenilating is I am trying to be funny, but it is actually sort of true ) Well better get back to work.
MAL

Oh and I have clients coming in at five for a dinner meeting so won't get to go home until late to see if docs are here stress stress stress:sad1: :scared:

monica31671

05-15-2007, 11:57 AM

Got my docs!:thumbsup2
I did the online check in, so the package was thin. It's still exciting.

magicalmcwho

05-15-2007, 12:00 PM

Hi All,

I have yet to receive any documents, we booked the cruise thru travelocity. Since this is our first cruise, what documents should we be expecting?

Thanks, Jim.

agraygirl

05-15-2007, 12:15 PM

Mal, it's going to be oookkkayyyy. Breath.

In with the good.. out with the bad. :goodvibes

Jim, you should get one checkbook sized per person(maybe bigger) thingy with your boarding pass and your cruise contract and some other misc stuff.
I can take a pic of mine and send it to you if you don't get yours soon.

maleficent, esq.

05-15-2007, 02:09 PM

My mother's friend got her docs today. So at least Mom's room is reserved. Things are starting to look up. Did the online check in so we should be ok. Already got the packets from CBR at WDW things overall are good, just remember to breathe.

I really am getting so excited. :woohoo:

alcoromom

05-15-2007, 02:11 PM

Mal:I know how you feel,I want my documents.I tried to call AAA but my travel agent is gone today.

We leave in 338 hours not that I am counting or anything:rotfl:

maleficent, esq.

05-15-2007, 02:15 PM

Mal:I know how you feel,I want my documents.I tried to call AAA but my travel agent is gone today.

We leave in 338 hours not that I am counting or anything:rotfl:

So glad we can share each others pain. :wizard: :wizard: Here is some pixie dust so everyone gets docs today

alcoromom

05-15-2007, 02:42 PM

Sorry Mal,mine are at AAA.I can pick them up tomarrow.

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

maleficent, esq.

05-15-2007, 02:50 PM

SIGH!!!:worried:

KatRob

05-15-2007, 04:17 PM

Jim,
Don't freak if each person doesn't get a booklet. We just got one booklet with everyone's name and info in it. One page with "bar codes" for each of us. :)

iloveokw

05-15-2007, 05:03 PM

pirate: Yo Ho Ho Ho A Cruising Life for Me pirate: My buddy Jerome the UPS guy just rang the door bell and dropped off our tickets pirate: A much smaller package than it used to be. The first cruise we went on had cool note pads and other fun stuff - oh well, I'm not complaining.

magicalmcwho

05-15-2007, 05:44 PM

Thanks for the answers on the documents. I will keep an eye out for them. I went online about a month ago and filled out all the documents on the DCL website and printed them all out. So I was unsure as what other documents I would need.

Ohh and by the way only 7 more working days for me until we leave, but who's counting.

I will keep you posted, Jim.

maleficent, esq.

05-15-2007, 09:26 PM

Well they arrived! Whew. . . Now I need to start packing, got my Mickey Heads for my door. Watching the Republican Debates think I'd rather be cruising.

littleprincessmom

05-15-2007, 09:30 PM

Yeah Mal!!! See, you kept the faith and they arrived!:thumbsup2

Having 30 women over for a meeting/dinner Thurs. night and still not sure what we are eating. Or who in the heck is going to clean up this messy house. Whoops...that must be ME! Gotta go!!!!:laundy:

almondjoy

05-15-2007, 09:42 PM

Well they arrived! Whew. . . Now I need to start packing, got my Mickey Heads for my door. Watching the Republican Debates think I'd rather be cruising.

Hey! I thought I was going to have to call you and find out what's up. I knew you would get them today. :banana:

I am so excited for you!!!! :cool1:

agraygirl

05-16-2007, 04:18 AM

Jim, get yours yet?

12 more days till we leave for WDW... Im getting a tickle in my stomach thinking about it.

I have SO MUCH TO DO!! I need a stroller that provides some pretty good shade and a swim suit for das bebe and and and... *sigh*

Doh, here come the men in white coats... gotta run. ;)

agraygirl

05-16-2007, 05:09 AM

Here's DS and DD playing together (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtoytoC7y9k)

Yesterday DS came out of his room in full snorkle gear he got from santa. My kid cracks me up. He's pretty excited about this trip.

alcoromom

05-16-2007, 06:44 AM

Agraygirl:love the video,I loved that age when my kids were little.Nice to see someone else is up this early.

Snorkle gear reminds me that my kids need to hit the ymca and practice this weekend and make sure things fit

Will everyone's kids be out of school when they leave?We are pulling ours our early but they don't do anything at that point,I need to get my last 2 off to school now.

magicalmcwho

05-16-2007, 07:03 AM

Agraygirl,

No havent received anything yet but will keep looking when I get home.
Great video of your kid playing.

Alcoromom,
Yes our DD will be out of school when we leave. In fact as soon as she gets out of school at 10:30 on May 25 we pick her up and head straight for WDW.

Jim.

KatRob

05-16-2007, 07:38 AM

Will everyone's kids be out of school when they leave?We are pulling ours our early but they don't do anything at that point,I need to get my last 2 off to school now.

Today is the last FULL day for 8th graders at DD school. They were actually told not to show up tomorrow because attendance will not be taken. Award day Friday, Monday is Dollywood (class reward trip), Tuesday promotion practice (8-10am), and Wednesday is promotion.

The "real" class trip is to NYC June 1-4, hmmm, WONDER where we'll be?:sail:

maleficent, esq.

05-16-2007, 10:49 AM

What are you people doing up so early in the morning???

magicalmcwho

05-16-2007, 11:49 AM

Mal,

I am at work, I get up at 4:30 to 5:00, so I can get to work by 6:15 to 6:45. I have around an hour commute each way to work, also 3 days a week, we have a telecon with our workshare office.

Jim.

KatRob

05-16-2007, 12:44 PM

DD has to be at school around 7, but remember some of us are on eastern time. If I can get moving, I can have all errands run and back home about 9 or so. Today, I couldn't get my rear in gear until after 10 so I'm just now getting back.

Needed vacation supplies and couldn't decide on hardly anything!

monica31671

05-16-2007, 01:04 PM

Alcoromom:
My third-grade son, Dane, and my mom, a teacher at a different school, both get out Monday, May 21. We will start the drive from Oklahoma on Tuesday, May 22.
Ahhh... I can almost smell the popcorn on Main Street now.popcorn::

alcoromom

05-16-2007, 02:32 PM

My oldest gets on the bus at 7,my last 2 get on the bus at 9.We get out June 1.

I have the suitcases upstairs and am hoping to be packed by next week.I am getting a perm tomarrow and I started tanning today.

Need to pack/clean before I leave for work.

manlscott

05-16-2007, 04:53 PM

Well, its been a few days since I posted, but we are still here. We leave next Thursday. Our last day of school is May 18 and it can't get here soon enough! This last week of school is so crazy and hectic. They do put a lot of activities in the last week.

Our travel agent called yesterday and said she had our package and sent it out in the mail to us. Should get it today.

agraygirl: Loved the video of your kids. I love how little ones laugh outrageously at their older siblings.

Okay, so exactly where are we meeting and what time on the ship? (Sail away party and breakfast, anything else I'm missing?) I don't want to miss anything!

Better run, my DS is bugging me to get off the computer and go home!

Amy

maleficent, esq.

05-16-2007, 08:48 PM

Jim -
Hope your tickets came today. Agraygirl - video was adorable. Littleprincessmom - how are the dinner plans coming - the best and worst part of having guests is having to clean but then having a clean house is great. Have to get a housesitter for the trip someone has to watch my dog. Don't know whether I am going to tan or just get the spray on type. I have read some good things about them. I really am going to start packing this weekend. Well probably should go do something other than disney

MAL

littleprincessmom

05-16-2007, 09:44 PM

House is CLEAN, Mal, thanks for asking. My D MIL who knows that I am cleaning-challenged took pity on me and sent her cleaning service to help today. Loving my clean house, wishing it would last more than a day:rotfl2:

I'm just ready for this thing to be O-V-E-R tomorrow so that I can focus on important things like this Cruise, oops, I mean work....

DDs get out of school on May 24th. We were planning to leave May 26th to head to WDW but are thinking maybe a day earlier would be better...HMMMM

Have not packed anything. I am hoping to get started this weekend. That is the only part of this whole trip that I dread. I do not like packing (and unpacking is worse!) Buying things for the trip, I like. Packing? Not so much!

Agraygirl - kids are PRECIOUS!!!!! Thanks for sharing the video. They grow up so fast.

My girls still don't know about the cruise. Any ideas on how I can tell them? We will be at AKL until the day we leave...I'm looking for suggestions!

I think I am the only night owl of this group! Jim - I don't know how you do it. I am lucky to drag myself out of bed by 6:45 a.m. to have the kids at school before the tardy bell at 8:00!!!! DH and I are both "night people" and our poor children have inherited that trait also. My DD is the only 4 year old in the world who likes to sleep in like a teenager on the weekends!!! They love EMH at night and staying in MK until 2 a.m. but we've NEVER made an 8:00 a.m. park opening!

It's been a long day. We buried a dear friend of mine today who was killed in a freak boating accident Friday evening. Makes me ready to leave for vacation today--- He was leaving for Africa in 5 weeks on a big safari they'd planned for years.

Night all and blessings....

Laura

KatRob

05-16-2007, 10:40 PM

It's been a long day. We buried a dear friend of mine today who was killed in a freak boating accident Friday evening. Makes me ready to leave for vacation today--- He was leaving for Africa in 5 weeks on a big safari they'd planned for years.

Night all and blessings....

Laura

I am so sorry about your friend.:hug: My SIL died right before one of our trips and I just couldn't handle it. Everything reminded me of her. She gave so much of herself to everyone else--I really thought of her more like a sister because I was 7 when my brother married her and she was around much more than my sister.

Back to Amy's question: Where would be the best place for us to meet for the away party, I know deck 10 was suggested but a specific area wasn't decided on. Come on, you vets, help us newbies out a little on that one!

I may have to get up early, but I still stay up too late. This board isn't helping any! I get sidetracked sooo easily these days.:rolleyes1

agraygirl

05-17-2007, 07:18 AM

Sail away meet:
Find the goofy pool,at this point they will have pulled the stage over it and dancing on it, now go up a deck (deck 10). We will meet in the center of the rail on the side closest to land immediately after the boat drill. If there is land on both sides... which I can't remember. Look for me. :cool1: Maybe I'll get a t-shirt from cafe press.

As for the breakfast... Ill print out our logo thingy the same thing that is on the buttons, and place it on our table in Parot Key.

Sound good?

Oh and if anyone wants to organize something else I'll have a dry erase board on my door. Room 7102. Just put the place and time on the board.

14 Days Till Embarkation!!

iloveokw

05-17-2007, 11:23 AM

Two weeks from right NOW I will be boarding the Disney Wonder (hopefully - the line won't be too long). Happy and safe travels to those of you leaving before we do (Wed the 30th).

:wave2:

maleficent, esq.

05-17-2007, 11:51 AM

I love my husband - I volunteer to get bubbles for everyone, what that really means is I volunteer DH to go get bubbles Last night DH went shopping for a few items found a bubble gun and special no spill bubbles for little ones. I really appreciate all he does to make me look good. Two weeks I can't believe it. Of course there a few at my job who really don't understand why I get all this time off to go to Disney. My answer of course is you need all this time off to go to Disney.

Love the meeting place can't wait for the sail-away party. My mother wasn't sure if she was invited to be with all of us since she is not part of this group - I assured her it was ok and not a by invitation only event. Important stuff is done - I think all ressies are made and docs are here, anything else if I don't have it with me I can buy (sorry Brent) Well I guess since I am taking off so much I should work when I'm here
MAL

almondjoy

05-17-2007, 12:40 PM

Hey Mal!! go ahead and tan. the spray ons usually turn orange after a while. :scared1:

agraygirl

05-17-2007, 02:54 PM

Hey Mal, the more the merrier!!! :dance3: :dance3:

monica31671

05-18-2007, 09:23 AM

Hey Mal!! go ahead and tan. the spray ons usually turn orange after a while. :scared1:

Or rub off in splotches.:eek:

maleficent, esq.

05-18-2007, 03:58 PM

Well went out in the back yard swam a little then laid out for an hour. That is my plan for the weekend. I can almost taste the cruise food now. Hope everyone is well.
Mal

maleficent, esq.

05-19-2007, 04:03 PM

DH :eeyore: : Oh no! MAL is checking out a Strousberg Sale! Expensive clothing (for our little grandbaby) on sale is too tempting for a grandmother. Anyway, I thought I would show y'all a sample of my bubble collection:
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa132/brentrauscher/Posts/Pic069.jpg
and remind everyone that it is only 12 days till cruise departure!

magicalmcwho

05-19-2007, 05:20 PM

Great bubble collection! Everyone will want to be with our group.

We received our cruise packet by FedEx on Friday. We are getting our stuff together this weekend. All we have to do is finish packing this weekend and wait until this coming Friday when we leave.

Have a great weekend, Jim.

KatRob

05-19-2007, 07:31 PM

agraygirl

05-19-2007, 07:51 PM

Awesome bubbles!!!
I love bubbles. :D

Wow, what a weird word.. bubbles. bubbles. bubbles.

Yup, I need a vacation. I think I'll take one.:laughing:

maleficent, esq.

05-19-2007, 08:22 PM

That bubble gun looks familiar, kind of like the one I have for the church nursery. Assistant pastor just figured out I'm not going to be there for a few days. He seemed amazed that I would skip out about the time he has come up with something else to keep me working extra days. My assistant vanished 6 months ago and I haven't missed one Sunday or Wednesday since October. Preacher said "get out of here you deserve it", so I'm getting. That boy understands vacations.:goodvibes

congrats on getting out of nursery duty. I had an ethics professor who was a wonderful christian man he said that outside every church nursery should be the verse from Revelation. "We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed." I love it.

Jim -
Glad you got your docs, its just a relief to have everything. Had a small scare today could not find my birth certificate it was folded up in DH's.

Mal