June 1, 2008-Wonder Double-Dip

[jjatwdw]

We're booked for our third Disney cruise. It's me, DH, DS20, DD16, and DS7. Anyone else going too?

[jjatwdw]

Anyone out there?

[jjatwdw]

Do we have the ship to ourselves?

[owensamo]

No! You're not alone! We will be on the ship as well - me, DH, DD6 and my in-laws. Though I won't complain if the ship isn't full!

Amanda

[owensjro]

Subscribing. I'm owensamo's better half. :)

Jim

[E&BMom]

We are going too!!! We are DH, me, DD 14 (at sailing time) and DS 101/2( at sailing time). We are actually gong to be doing a B2B..so we get to go to CC 3times!!!!!!!

We have sailed 4 day, and 2-7days before. The last one was Jun 2006.

Have you guys sailed before??????

[E&BMom]

We're booked for our third Disney cruise. It's me, DH, DS20, DD16, and DS7. Anyone else going too?

Oppss....I see that you have sailed before!! I need to pay more attention!!!

[RrCoAsTeR]

Hi.. I'm E&Bmom's DD...

just checking in to say hi!

[E&BMom]

Just stopping by to say good morning!!!!!:thumbsup2

Hope all are well.

Is anyone else joining us??????????:goodvibes

[goingthedistance]

Greetings everyone,

I am booked on the June 1 2008 Wonder Double Dip also!!

Allow me to introduce the cast of characters:

Paul (me) 34 at time of cruising
Beckie (DW) 29 at time of cruising
Alexis (DD) 4 at time of cruising
Anastasia (DD) 1 at time of cruising
Ken (DFiL) unknown age (not going to ask!!)
Sue (DMiL) unknown age (def not going to ask:rotfl: )

This will be my wife's and my 3rd cruise, my in-law's 2nd, and the wonderful children's first.

A little background history. Our first cruise was January 2001 on the Wonder, and we missed CC due to weather. To make up for it, my wife and I did the first double dip last year (may 2006) on the Magic. My in-laws were on the 2001 Wonder cruise, and my DMiL was quite disappointed about missing CC. So, my wife and I decided to treat my in-laws to the 4 night double dip as a 30th wedding anniversary present. My DFiL knows about it, but my DMiL doesn't know about it yet.

Oh yeah, we are booked in connecting SPH rooms!!! :banana:

Look forward to meeting everyone.

Paul

[E&BMom]

Welcome!!!!!! That is too bad about missing CC.....but now there are two chances!!!! We have been on 3 cruises ( 4 day and 2-7day) and loved it. We are very excited about the double dip ....but we are doing a b2b so we get a triple dip!!!!!!

That is great it is a secret to Dmil!!!!! Congrats on the SPH. Our friends (met on the dis!!!) had it on our last cruise. We are on deck 7 in the same room we have been for our last 2 cruises!!! We love it!!!!!

[jjatwdw]

Glad to see some action on this thread. Paul, were you on the May 27th, 2006 double-dip? If so, we were on the same cruise! In addition to that trip we've also done a 4-night Wonder. We had a great time on both. We were supposed to sail on the 4-night leaving this May 27th, but when the double-dips were announced we decided to postpone the cruise for a year. I would love to do another 7-night, but with them moving the Magic each year, it's really hard. I can't wait for the new boats.

[owensamo]

I'm really looking forward to this cruise, even though we've booked a 7-night in January - the 2 days at CC really appeals to me. Is the programming essentially the same on the island for both CC days? Or do they have different events planned for each day.

Also, I assume they shift the Pirate party night around? On our 4-night, it was after the CC day on day 3, before the sea day. Do they move it to day 2 or 4, or do they leave it on the then-Nassau day?

Finally, I've heard good and mostly bad things about Nassau. We'll have a 6 yo next June, and I don't really want to spend a lot on excursions, but I would like to at least get off the ship and get the requisite "We were here" sort of souvenirs (DD collects pins, we collect mangets). Is there anything must-see in Nassau for the kindergarten-1st grade age rage? Is there somewhere near the ship where one could do a little souvenir shopping without too much hassle or worry?

Thanks!
Amanda

[jjatwdw]

On our past two cruises Nassau was the only port we didn't like. Two years ago we did the glass-bottom boat tour, which was a total waste of money, and got off the ship to shop. There are places near the port to buy things but the hassle just isn't worth it. Next year we will probably just stay on the ship and dream of Castaway Cay. At the very least I will leave DS7 in the kids club and do a quick shopping trip with DH and the older two kids. Last year we really enjoyed Costa Maya and Cozumel.

[Jestocost]

My DW (E&BMom) and DD (RrCoAsTeR) already have posted in this thread on behalf of our family, but I thought I'd introduce myself too. (In other words, DD forced me to make myself known!)

Looking forward to a great cruise (or two) in June 2008!

[E&BMom]

Hi hon!!!!

We thought Nassau was ok. We also did the glass bottom boat and it wasn't the greatest. Be careful if anyone has long hair...they will bug you to death to braid your hair. I think we may book a room at Atlantis so we can hang out there for the day.

I'm not sure about the pirate night question...sorry


Hope everyone has a great day!!1

[goingthedistance]

Glad to see some action on this thread. Paul, were you on the May 27th, 2006 double-dip? If so, we were on the same cruise! In addition to that trip we've also done a 4-night Wonder. We had a great time on both. We were supposed to sail on the 4-night leaving this May 27th, but when the double-dips were announced we decided to postpone the cruise for a year. I would love to do another 7-night, but with them moving the Magic each year, it's really hard. I can't wait for the new boats.

Yep, we were on the same boat! Were you one of the Blabbermouths? That thread moved so quickly that I was unable to really keep up with them. Still met a bunch of DIS-ers on that cruise. I am just so awful with names that I apologize if I don't remember meeting you.

You are absolutely correct about wanting to do another 7 night. For me, a double dip eastern would be heaven! I seriously considered the 2008 Thanksgiving double dip for a while, just so I could have 7 nights on the ship again. Since I don't know how the children will handle the seas, I think we will be sticking with the 4-night. Also it will be easier to tack on some WDW days in June than November because my wife is a school teacher.

Amanda,

I really dont remember if the scheduling on the 2 CC days were the same. We kind of did our own thing both days. I know on CC day 1 we did cabana massages and stayed at the adults beach, and then on day 2 we snorkeled (sp?) and stayed at the family beach on a hammock with no one else around. Also did the eco-tour on CC day 2. was fun, but I never got the hang of steering the jetski. One of the days we rented a paddle boat, but I dont remember which day. When I get home I will look at the Navigators for the 2 CC days and compare them.

As far as pirate night goes, I have no idea which night it will be. I am sure we will get information as the cruise gets closer. Similarly, I have no idea on which day (if any) Palo brunch is going to be.

I think we are going to treat Nassau as our "day at sea" and stay on the ship. Really didn't care too much for Nassau in 2001. The bottom of the glass boat was dirty and I think we saw one fish? maybe two. That and my in-laws are going to Nassau this summer, so I think they would be ok staying on board too. (the whole been there-done that kind of thing.) And with the only other days at CC, my DW will need her spa time sometime, so Nassau day it is!:laughing:

What I am really going to miss on the 4 night is formal night. It is so much fun to get dressed up and look really, really sharp.:cool2:

Paul

[jjatwdw]

Paul, We were on the same cruise! I was not one of the Blabbermouths. I thought about joining their thread but they were so active I felt like I was intruding. I did echange several emails with one woman who had a daughter the same age as mine. The girls also emailed each other. The most remarkable thing about my family was that my husband, Patrick, broke his wrist in the pool the afternoon we returned from Costa Maya. They casted it on the ship but he needed surgery after we got home. It ruined his golf game for the summer, but he's back at it now. Lucky me! Judy

[RrCoAsTeR]

Hey everyone! Just checking in and giving this thread a little bump in case there is anyone else planning on joining us!

How is everybody?

[RrCoAsTeR]

Only 365 days until we cruise!!! A year!!!! :cheer2: :banana: :banana: :woohoo: :yay: :yay: :hourglass :beach: pixiedust: :bitelip: :hyper: pirate:

(And another bump)


Has anyone seen PotC 3 yet?

[jjatwdw]

I thought about the date the minute I woke up this morning! We spent last week at WDW and had a great time. The weather was perfect and the crowds were not too bad. For the past six days we've been in a condo on the gulf coast. Also perfect weather. I love the beach and am so excited about a double stop at CC. We saw PTC III on Memorial Day. It was good, although not as good as the first one, in MHO. The ending is a little sad. They have certainly have left the door open for another sequel. Hope everyone has a great weekend. We head home tomorrow, then back to the real world.

[owensjro]

We're hoping to see it this weekend. Our daughter is doing a sleepover at a friend's house (when did 5 year olds start having sleepovers???) so my wife and I have some time to ourselves. Hopefully all of the shows won't be sold out.

We need to have a 1 year to cruise party!

Jim

[RrCoAsTeR]

WE saw pirates the sunday after it came out. It was good, and sad, but it didn't seem to have as much charm as the first two, the first one especially.

How was Disney? Was the weather good? Were crowds bad?
Good thing you missed the tropical storm!

We don't go until October. Does anyone else have any trips planned?

[owensamo]

We don't go until October. Does anyone else have any trips planned?

We have a trip scheduled for Thanksgiving - we were a little worried we wouldn't get rooms for Thursday night, but our DVC waitlists came through before we were finished making our reservations, so we're set. We're still debating the dining plan.

We just returned from a short-notice trip - Jim had a conference in Orlando that he got notified of right after we returned in April, so our DD and I met him down there for 3 nights. The weather was great over Memorial Day, and we had a great time. The crowds weren't even as bad as I had expected they would be.

Amanda

[jjatwdw]

We were there from May 20 to May 26, including Friday and Saturday of Memorial Day weedend. The crowds weren't bad and the weather was perfect. It rain the last day of our week at Siesta Key. Oh well, Florida can certainly use the rain. When the wind shifted out of the north you could really smell the smoke in the air. We got home late yesterday afternoon and I am busy battling dirty laundry. My DS 20 decided it would be okay to pack wet bathing suits with everything else. Yuck. I'm going to have to work on him while he's home from college this summer. Overall, we had a great vacation. I'm only sad that we'll have to wait 50 weeks for another one!

[jjatwdw]

Just sending us back to the first page.

[goingthedistance]

Another bump. Happy Friday to everyone. Hope life is treating you all well.

I am starting to plan my next DL trip (which will be labor day weekend for the Disneyland half-marathon) and I have permission to research going out to WDW for the full marathon again in January. Gotta love the planning stages of the trips. My three-year old daughter is looking forward to Small World. It will be tough to tell her that she can't go on Splash Mountain because she is too small. But she is big enough to go on the log ride at our local amusement park.:confused3

Have a happy and safe weekend.

Paul

[jjatwdw]

I am a compulsive vacation planner and I love it! I'm already thinking about what restaurants we should try next year. I'm sure your DD will love Small World. I grew up about 20 minutes from DL and we went all the time. However, I moved to Northern California for grad school, and then to New York a few years later. My DD, who just turned 16 was born in NY. Anyway, we hadn't been to S. Cal. for a few years when my DH had a business meeting there in late fall. DD was in kindergarten and they had been singing It's A Small World in school. All she talked about was seeing Small World. Anyways, we get to DL, and are joyful strolling through the happiest place on earth, heading toward SW. DD is between DH and myself, holding both our hands, swinging and singing away. DH and I look up to see the large sign saying SW is closed for holiday decorating. It was like something out of National Lampoon's Vacation. We stopped breathing and looked at each other in terror. We broke the news to her and she sobbed for quite awhile. I think I had to buy her a stuffed animal to calm her down. We still tell that story everytime we arrive at WDW. Anyway, sorry to be so long winded, but it's one of my favorite DL stories. Luckily, the tramatic experience hasn't warpped her for life!

[E&BMom]

Hi everyone. Have a great Father's day (if it applies!!)

We love planning trips!!!! We were just whining that we miss WDW!!! We are going to WDW in Oct. for a couple days. We are very excited. We are going to stay at the Poly for the 1st time. We usually stay at POFQ. We thought we would try something different this time.

We went to DL over spring break and loved it. It was a lot of fun!!

We leave a week from today to go to the Outer Banks in NC. The inlaws rent a house every year (this is the 13th) and we all meet for a week. It is a lot of fun but it is harder for us to get there coming from the midwest. We fly to Norfolk VA and then drive for 2 more hours. They all live on the east coast so it is about a 7 hr drive for them.

Well have a great week. I'll check in!! Less then a year for the cruise!!!! :goodvibes

[tam012864]

Hey everyone...My then 10 yr old and myself (44) will be on the ship..it will be our 3rd sailing on the Wonder. We just love Castaway Cay--it is so beautiful!!! Our friends will be sailing with us for their first time on any Disney ship--I keep telling her she is in for a real treat!! She is 25 and her nephew will be 9. I can't wait..how bout you all!!!!:woohoo:

[owensjro]

Well, we made our reservations today for the post-cruise WDW stay. We'll be at the Animal Kingdom Villas for 3 nights afterwards. Wish it could be longer, but too many vacations competing for time off from work :)

I just can't believe it is still 11 months away!!

Jim

[bigAWL]

Hi! We have just made our reservations through DU for this cruise and hopefully will get our cabin confirmation tomorrow.

This is not our first cruise, but it is our first with Disney and with the kids. :cool1: We have three:

princess: DD - Caitlin (6 age at time of cruise)
princess: DD - Alexandra (4)
princess: DD - Grace (1)

Just wanted to say hi. It's going to be hard to stay up with the DIS boards for a whole year without going, but hopefully we'll make it. We took DDs to DL Paris this summer, so the next vacation will have to wait until next year. :hourglass And since we are living in Africa now, it takes forever to get back to the U.S., so we can't do it often. :sad2: :sad1:

Anyway, we look forward to meeting all of you in June. :grouphug:

Joann & Aaron

[bigAWL]

Hi, I'm Aaron. DW highjacked my screen name to post above. Sometimes you'll see her post and sometimes me (you'll know the difference because she uses many more Smilies than I do).

We're planning a stay at WDW following the cruise, as well. Probably going to stay at SOG. Paul, your sig says you stayed there, right? How was it?

Jestocost, I see from your sig that you stayed at the old Golf Resort long ago. I did also on my family's first trip to the World. My parents can't find any old photos of the resort, and I've been dying to relive the memories that I was too young to remember. Do you happen to have any?

[goingthedistance]

Unfortunately, I have some bad news. We are not going to be able to be on this particular cruise. My wife was selected for a grant program (she teaches 6th grade social studies) and they have scheduled seminars for the first week after school lets out...which happens to be the first week of June 2008. No June 1 double dip for us!!! :sad:

Aaron - SOG is a fine place to stay, and it is very convenient to the monorail resorts. I think it was about a 10 minute walk to the Polynesian? We were able to see MK fireworks from our room. I recommend staying there if possible..the price, location, and rooms are excellent.

Bon Voyage to all...and have fun on CC for me (twice!)

Paul

[3princessMommy]

pixiedust: Hi everyone!

Since DH made such a stink :confused3 , I thought I should login as myself. :cutie: :wave2:

I'm Joann and we are really looking forward to our cruise next summer. :banana: Right now we are trying to convince some more friends to join us too.

We were disappointed to hear that Paul & his family won't be joining us because our dds (4) & (1) are the same ages :sad1: But Owens family we see your dd is the same age as our oldest, Caitie (6). What does she like to do? We are hoping that dds (6&4) will like the club.

Look forward to seeing you all onboard! :cool1:

And what's wrong with a good smilie or two anyway??? :dance3: :cheer2: :rolleyes1 :cool1: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :beach: pixiedust: pixiedust: party: :jumping1: :wave:

[owensjro]

Hannah will be 6 at the time of cruise. She's actually 5 right now.

She loved the club this past April when we went on the cruise. In fact, she keeps talking about it. I have a feeling we may not see her much once we board!

Jim

[nextcruz]

Hi to All -

Just booked this week - so excited to be joining your DoubleDip! :banana: It took me a long time to find the thread - I think It was all the way down to the 4th page...

This is our family's 3rd Disney Cruise. 2nd on the Wonder - and we LOVE Castaway Cay. The DoubleDip is the only way I convinced my DH to book again.
It's Me - Carla
DH
DD (14)
DD (10)

We have also convinced cousins to join us:
DW, DH, DS (14), and DD (12). It will be their 1st Disney Cruise. Hopefully they will join our meets thread, too.

Can't believe only 9 months left - :dance3:

[MoSoccerMom]

We will be booking this cruise on Monday. I have enjoyed reading about those of you who are going! This will be our fourth cruise on the Wonder. We just can't stay away. We all have a great time and my husband's phone doesn't ring! As you can see from below, we are a family of 4 with 2 boys who will be 11 and 8 when we cruise. We will be going with another family of 3 with a boy who will be 5. It will be their first cruise.
A few more things:
First, hello to the fellow St. Louisians!!! I see that you are from Kirkwood. We are from the Weldon Spring area (40 & 94) in St. Charles Co. Go Cards! It should be an exciting weekend of baseball coming up when the Cubs come to town. We also have a Max, but he is a Golden Retriever.

For those of you talking about Nassau-it is not our favorite, either. But, here is what we have done:
1st cruise-Atlantis tour (liked it, but a lot of walking)
2nd-stayed on ship and enjoyed empty pools (we liked this, too)
3rd-Dolphin encounter (we loved this!)
4th-??? We may stay on the ship again this time? There is also a pirate museum we might try.

To the family that lives in Burkina Faso-I used to be a high school geography teacher and I am fascinated by other places. Do you live there for a job or humanitarian work or just because?

[TinkRN]

Hi! I am so excited to find this thread! This is going to be our first cruise!:goodvibes

Any helpful tips on cruising are appreciateed!! I did buy a passporter and have been reading threads faithfully.

We have connecting Cat 8 staterooms for:
Me
DH
DD (9)
DS (7)
and MIL (she lies about her age, so I never really know)

I did read a little about Atlantis. I stayed there a few years ago and would love to go back. Has anyone booked a room at the Comfort Suites to be able to use the ameneties at Atlantis?

Tricia

[MoSoccerMom]

TinkRN-
You will have a great time on the cruise! It is great that you are starting with a cruise that goes to Castaway Cay twice. It has always been the highlight of our cruises. Let me know if you have any questions about excursions, clothes, food, anything, and I will try to help. It looks like some of the others on this thread are also experienced cruisers. We did not book a room at or near Atlantis when we went, although I have read about people who have on this site. We just did the tour through Disney. You might want to ask about it on the regular question threads or do a search to see if someone has asked it before. I discovered these Disboards before we went on our last cruise and I learned so much. The people on here are so willing to share their information and stories.

[TinkRN]

Thanks so much for the offer of help! We keep watching the Disney Cruise special on the Travel channel. We are hoping to go to Vero Beach after the cruise.

Only 8 and a half months to go!

Trish

[MoSoccerMom]

This thread was all the way on the last page so I thought I would add a post to see if there was anyone else out there?!

[bigAWL]

It's been a while since I checked in here. But it's always good to bump teh thread every now and then.

To the family that lives in Burkina Faso-I used to be a high school geography teacher and I am fascinated by other places. Do you live there for a job or humanitarian work or just because?

We work at the US Embassy here in BF. It's a very interesting place. The people are the friendliest I've met anywhere on the planet. Here's a little taste:

Downtown Ouagadougou (the capital city)
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g201/lockardaw/DowntownOuagadougou.jpg

Out on the road (yes, those are chickens)
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g201/lockardaw/Chickenman.jpg

[bigAWL]

I saw the question about Atlantis, and although I don't have any first-hand knowledge on the subject, here are a couple threads that I found about it. They're not necessarily the most up to date and there may be more recent ones that I haven't kept up with. But maybe you'll find some useful info here...

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1521467
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1527425

[MoSoccerMom]

bigAWL-Those pictures are really neat!

We have not decided what we are going to do in Nassau yet, but we know all of our options. Hopefully those threads will be good for some to read and will help them decide.

[TinkRN]

Since this is our first cruise, I have been trying to keep up with what to do. I have been to Nassau before, but none of my family has. Has anyone here ever done the catamaran cruise? Before I was thinking that we may want to spend the day at Atlantis, but now I am not sure.
Is it worth it to go to Palo?

Thank you again for all of your help!

Trish

[Jestocost]

Jestocost, I see from your sig that you stayed at the old Golf Resort long ago. I did also on my family's first trip to the World. My parents can't find any old photos of the resort, and I've been dying to relive the memories that I was too young to remember. Do you happen to have any?

Sorry to take so long to reply, but I haven't checked this thread in ages. I don't have any pictures of the old Golf Resort, but I'll check to see if my parents do and if I can get some. Then I'll have to figure out how to get them posted, but that's another story.

I couldn't believe it when I saw your location. Ouagadougou has been my favorite place name since the country was still Upper Volta. I got a kick out of the Amazing Race making a stop there during this run.

[Jestocost]

Since this is our first cruise, I have been trying to keep up with what to do. I have been to Nassau before, but none of my family has. Has anyone here ever done the catamaran cruise? Before I was thinking that we may want to spend the day at Atlantis, but now I am not sure.
Is it worth it to go to Palo?

Thank you again for all of your help!

Trish

We did the glass-bottom boat trip on our stop in Nassau, then took a carriage ride around the town. Both were just OK, as was the entirety of Nassau, for that matter. This time we're doing B2B four- and three-day cruises and may just stay on the boat for one of the Nassau stops. We're thinking about the Atlantis or the neighboring hotel that gives you beach privileges there for the other.

Palo definitely is worth a trip. The food is great and so is the atmosphere. It wouldn't ruin the cruise to miss it or anything, but it is very nice if you can fit it in.

[Time4disney]

Hi Everyone! My husband and I just booked the Wonder for June 1st a couple of weeks ago............This is our first Disney cruise and we can't wait! We've only been on one other cruise and that was for our Honeymoon, 15 years ago come this June! So we decided to cruise again for our anniversary!

I've joined the DISboards a few years back but have not been able to spend time on these boards for the last 2 years or so. Since we have booked the cruise I have been reading and gaining valuable information from this site. I first came to these boards to get some info. about buying DVC which we did......and love!!! So, I'll be around doing my research and taking plenty of notes between now and June 1st.

I'm sure I'll be posting some questions as we get closer to the cruise. I think I finally figured out what double dipping means..........please correct me if I'm wrong.............does double dipping mean making two stops in Castaway Cay?
There's a lot of cruise lingo I need to learn.

Okay, I'm off to go read some more on cruising....................

[MoSoccerMom]

Welcome and Happy Anniversary!

We went to the DVC presentation and few years ago and thought about it but didn't buy. At the time we felt like there were a lot of other places we wanted to go see on vacations. But it is funny that since then, we have been back to Disney every year! Maybe we should have bought? Ask away if you have any questions. We will be going for the 4th time but there are still things I don't know.

Less than 5 months to go. . .

[owensjro]

We skipped Nassau last time and will probably do so again this time. I prefer to spend time on the ship when it is nice and uncrowded.

Double-dip does indeed mean we get two stops at Castaway Cay. Our daughter cannot wait as that was her favorite part of the trip. Of course, I think it was mine too. The sand was so incredible for building castles ;)

We are DVC members as well. In fact, we are using points to cruise in just 2 weeks. Everyone always says it is a waste of points, but we found a week that worked very well and made sense. We've been members for 6+ years.

Less than 6 months to go!

Jim

[Namsupak]

Hi everyone! I'm so excited to find this thread. My DH2B and I are booked to set sail with you all. This will be our first cruise ever as well as being part of our honeymoon!

Setting the scene:
DF (27) and I (24) will be staying at Boardwalk Villas from May 22 - May 28th
We're getting married at Epcot on May 26th... less than 5 months!!!
On the 28th we're starting our honeymoon with a package for discovery cove, seaworld, and busch gardens
Set sail on June 1st with all you wonderful people
Then staying at Animal Kingdom Villas June 6 and 7

We're using a whole bunch of DVC points but only on the resort part.
We are so excited for everything and it's right around the corner. I can't wait to read more of your advice :goodvibes

[Time4disney]

Welcome and Happy Anniversary!

We went to the DVC presentation and few years ago and thought about it but didn't buy. At the time we felt like there were a lot of other places we wanted to go see on vacations. But it is funny that since then, we have been back to Disney every year! Maybe we should have bought? Ask away if you have any questions. We will be going for the 4th time but there are still things I don't know.

Less than 5 months to go. . .


On one of our trips to WDW (before we bought into DVC) we were given an invitation to sit through the presentation. The invitation was sitting on our table in our room as we checked in. Disney offered a $100.00 credit to use anywhere on property during our stay, but at the time I couldn't talk my DH into sitting through it.............so we lost out on the $100.00. After that trip he started getting more interested so we bought a resale because we wanted the Villas at Wilderness Lodge as our home resort. We were sorry we hadn't bought sooner!

Okay, now I have a question about the cruise............have you ever participated in the fish extenders???? I just started reading about it and thought it was pretty interesting.

[Time4disney]

We skipped Nassau last time and will probably do so again this time. I prefer to spend time on the ship when it is nice and uncrowded.


We are DVC members as well. In fact, we are using points to cruise in just 2 weeks. Everyone always says it is a waste of points, but we found a week that worked very well and made sense. We've been members for 6+ years.

Jim


When I read your post about staying on the ship instead of touring I laughed because it reminded me of my honeymoon....................you see, one of the stipulations of our honeymoon cruise (my husband's request) was to not venture far away from the ship when we were in port. In other words, he had to see the ship at all times if we got off the boat!! We made 3 stops......the first one, we didn't even get off the ship; the second stop, we got off but stayed within walking distance and did a little shopping. On the third stop we got real adventurous and did the glass bottom boat tour!:blush: :boat:

We already discussed that when we stop in Nassau we can just get off and do a little shopping (within walking distance) which is fine with me. We will be hanging out on the ship as well on that day. He is real excited about making two stops at CC. I guess because he knows that the activities take place near the boat. :laughing: We are not sure what activities we are going to do yet on CC. I know we will spend some time on the adult only beach. I am bringing my mask and snorkel so I'll probably do that........with or without DH.

Well, have a great time on your upcoming cruise. Are you going to write a trip report on it when you return??

Sherrie

[Time4disney]

Hi everyone! I'm so excited to find this thread. My DH2B and I are booked to set sail with you all. This will be our first cruise ever as well as being part of our honeymoon!

Setting the scene:
DF (27) and I (24) will be staying at Boardwalk Villas from May 22 - May 28th
We're getting married at Epcot on May 26th... less than 5 months!!!
On the 28th we're starting our honeymoon with a package for discovery cove, seaworld, and busch gardens
Set sail on June 1st with all you wonderful people
Then staying at Animal Kingdom Villas June 6 and 7

We're using a whole bunch of DVC points but only on the resort part.
We are so excited for everything and it's right around the corner. I can't wait to read more of your advice :goodvibes


Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!!! 15 years ago when I was planning my wedding I was more excited about the honeymoon cruise than I was about the wedding itself. When it came time to the cruise though, I lived on dramamine for the motion sickness so I slept through half of the cruise!! At least I didn't get sick! This time I'll be taking Bonine so I should be awake to enjoy everything.

We will be staying at Wilderness Lodge Villas after the cruise!

You're right, the wedding will be here before you know it!

Sherrie

[epcotrulz]

Hi All,

My partner and I will be on the cruise. Staying on deck 8. This is our 3rd Disney Cruise. We've done the 4-night in April 06 and the 11-night Medit in May 07. (We need to figure out which 7-day cruise we're going to do in 2009 so we can get our discount when we book on-board.) The main reason we selected this cruise was the 2 stops at Castaway Cay. We won't be getting off the ship in Nassau. We'll be hanging around the Adult Pool with some cool beverages. We'll also be staying at the Poly for four nights after the cruise.

Can anyone direct me to a thread with recommendations on where to stay at Canaveral the night before?

I'm interested to see the schedule so I don't schedule Palo dinner on Pirate night :confused3

See ya all in a couple of months!

[MoSoccerMom]

Welcome to the new posters.

I think we are leaning towards staying on the ship in Nassua this time as well. If we would leave I was thinking about maybe walking to the Nassau Pirate Museum, but I'm not sure. They have a website and it has been talked about on these boards, but I'm not sure how far of a walk it is from the ship and what part of town the walk is through. Does anyone know anything about it?

Here is another thought about staying on the ship-we were at the movies recently and they had a preview for Prince Caspian (the next book in the Chronicles of Narnia after the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.) We noticed it is a Disney-produced movie and it opens in mid-May. It may be fun to catch that on the ship that day if it is playing. We saw POTC 3 on our last cruise and Cars on the cruise before that, both shortly after they had opened and it was neat. popcorn::

We are getting a taste of Disney next weekend, but I would rather be on the cruise. . .

[bigAWL]

Can anyone direct me to a thread with recommendations on where to stay at Canaveral the night before?

I have found this link to be very helpful. It has a TON of information and includes port hotel details just a little ways down. Not really recommendations or reviews, just information.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1520273

[bigAWL]

We just received our first Cruise Travel Kit from Disney in the mail today. It's basically a booklet with details about excursions, a gift catalog, a preparation checklist, and info about trip insurance.

[stlkeeler]

Hi, Everyone! I'll also be going with everyone June 1. I can't wait! It will be me (Linda)
DD (Beth)
DGD (Kayla) 6
My SIL (Sheila)
Her DGD (Cameron) 9
Her DGS (Tyler) 8
This is my 2nd cruise. My first was on HAL with my mom to the Baltic area. This is everyone else's first time. My DGD keeps talking about when we're going on the "Mickey boat."
I see there a couple of groups from St Louis. Howdy! We live in So County.
I do have a question. I know the dates for 2009 are out already but what about if you want to book again for 2009? Are cruises booked up already? I know some itineries go faster than others. And early sitting goes pretty fast, too. Or do you just book something and rebook later for what you really need?
TIA
Linda

[MoSoccerMom]

Welcome! My husband and I are St. Charles Co. transplants-originally from So Co! (Oakville, actually-we both grew up there) Unfortunately I don't know anything about your '09 cruise question-we have never booked that far in advance. We have always booked about 6 months ahead of time, but have been able to get early seating all but once. Looks like you have a neat group!

[stlkeeler]

Thanks for the reply. My daughter drives up to St Charles to work at the casino everyday. It's a long trip!
When I booked this cruise, I knew I wanted to go again just because of all the fun trip reports. I want to try to go at lease once a year. So, onboard, I want to book another year in advance. Maybe someone else knows how to do this and get the itinery you want...
Linda

[MoSoccerMom]

Well, all I can say is that you are very smart for planning ahead to book onboard. This will be our 4th cruise in as many years and we have never once booked onboard! We would say we wanted to do some other type of vacation the next year, but then would decide later to do the cruise again. We could have saved a lot of money over the years.

[bigAWL]

We're also planning on booking onboard for 2009. I'll let you know if I find out any solid info or tips.

BTW, I don't really consider myself to be from St Louis, but I was in fact born there. My family lived there for about 7 years before moving to Virginia when I was 8 months old. I haven't been back much, so I don't know the area at all. My dad, who grew up in Kansas, has always been a big Cards fan, and it rubbed off on me (although, I now have a team in Washington DC to root for, too).

[owensjro]

Ok, for the fun of it I took a stab at producing a list of DISers on the cruise so far. If you have any additions, corrections, etc. please let me know:

June 1, 2008 - Wonder Double Dip

jjatwdw - Judy, Patrick, DS20, DD16, DS7
owensamo - Amanda, Jim, Hannah(6)
E&BMom - DW, DH, DD14, DS10
tam012864 - DW, child(10)
bigAWL - Aaron, Joann, Caitlin(6), Alexandra(4), Grace(1)
nextcruz - Carla, DH, DD(14), DD(10) + Cousins DW, DH, DS(14), DD(12)
MoSoccerMom - DW, DH, DS(11), DS(8)
TinkRN - Tricia, DH, DD(9), DS(7), MIL
Time4disney - Sherrie, DH
Namsupak
epcotrulz
stlkeeler - Linda, Beth, Kayla(6), Sheila, Cameron(9), Tyler(8)

Jim

[E&BMom]

Thanks for doing that!! You can add our names if you would like.....DW-Kim, DH-Tom DD-Emily and DS-Brian. ( By the way the person Jestocost who posts on this thread is DH)

We are all home today with a snow day!! At least it makes is a 3 day weekend!!! However I am a little worn out from shoveling. Wish I was laying out at CC instead!!:goodvibes

We have bought our plane tickets (good deal on Southwest) and we are staying a fews days before the cruises ( we are doing a B2B with the 3day after our cruise) at the parks. We fly in late Thurs. and go to parks on Fri and Sat. Has anyone else made their plans yet?? We are also trying to pick the days we are doing Palo and excrusions. Dh looked up old navigators for Double dips and it looked like there was Palo brunch on Nassau day. We'll see if that is really true. We get to make our ressies on march 3rd.

Have a great one. It looks like there are a lot of people from St. Louis on the cruise!! Go Cards!!

[MoSoccerMom]

Thanks for the organizer owensjro! Like E&B Mom, we are also home because of the snow today. It is a great time to check out these boards. I think we got about 6-8 inches, which is a lot for us! By the way, I am Robin and my husband is Chris, and of course DS #1 (11) and DS #2 (8).

Our plans:
We are flying on AA the morning of the cruise (6:45 am flight!). We have done this before and never had a problem, although I have to admit I was much more relaxed last year when we did a land & sea and I didn't have to worry about getting on the ship.

Thanks E & B Mom, I marked March 3rd on my calendar for booking. We still haven't decided if we are going to do anything in Nassau. Just an FYI for the new cruisers, you can book excursions, Palo, spa, etc. at 75 days before the cruise. If you have cruised before it is 90.

We are going to try Universal this time after the cruise, so when we get off the ship we are renting a car and driving there for 3 days. I hope we like it, they have some good information on these boards about the Universal parks, hotels and restaurants just like they do with Disney. Has anyone else been? Did you like it as well as Disney? I am also looking forward to having a car, as we have never had one in Orlando.

I think we have something like 120 days or so to go. . .

[owensjro]

Well, we got back last weekend from a 7N Eastern on the Magic so now I am in full swing for this next cruise. We actually had the June cruise booked first with my parents and decided to do last week's cruise on DVC points when we realized we couldn't wait that long ;)

The cruise was awesome and we're very excited for the next one. CC was too cold this time around so being there twice in June is going to be great.

We're still deciding how we're getting down. My daughter has her dance recital Saturday which should be done by 2:30pm. If we drive down after that it's going to be tough but doable. If we fly down the cost ends up being an extra $1000 or so. We'll be staying at the Animal Kingdom Villas for 3 nights after the cruise.

Jim

[epcotrulz]

We booked the REAS package.

When can we book our ressies? Sat, Feb 16th at midnight?

[bigAWL]

I don't know if any of you St. Louisians (is that how you say it?) are near Kirkwood. But I hope you're all safe and sound.

[E&BMom]

We live just a few blocks from where it happened and know a lot of the people. It is so so sad. We were about 2 blocks away last night at school conferences when DD called and told us what happened. We ran home and on the way saw all the cars. The mayors wife comes into the little store I work at and we talk a lot. I also have met Officer Ballman at one of our neighborhood parties and he is so nice. He had young children. Very sad around here and a little uneasy about the kids going to school but know that is the best. Thanks for thinking of us.

[MoSoccerMom]

E&BMom-I am so sorry to hear that you knew those involved. How sad that Kirkwood and the St. Louis area lost good community servants and leaders. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

epcotrulz-I think early March is about the 90-day mark and mid-March would be 75. Do you get to book earlier with that package? I don't know anything about it.

[E&BMom]

Just found out that that Officer Biggs was the uncle of DS friend. Sad

[RRB]

Hello all - my brother and his family suggested that we all go on the June 1 cruise, so I checked out all the posts to see who's going.

Randy

[epcotrulz]

BTW, epcotrulz = Dale & Jeff

[owensamo]

Hey, do we have a name or logo for our cruise yet? I was just thinking about starting work on my door signs, and didn't see anything on the thread yet.

Amanda

[RRB]

That was one of the really fun things to do. I made a door sign for all the members of our "group" (which was about 10 staterooms). One of the group had custom T shirts done with our group's logo. It was great!

Randy

[stlkeeler]

Just thought I'd check in with everyone. I'm still here and getting more excited by the day!

My DGD and I went to Michael's last night and started getting stickers to put on our scrapbook pages. I have never done any scrapbooking but I want her to be able to remember the great time I know she will have. Anyone have any suggestions for a novice and a 6yo? She loves crafts, so anything we can do together is a bonus.

Linda

[MoSoccerMom]

I don't have any scrapbooking suggestions, but I just thought of something that you should do for her while on the cruise as I was reading your post. I've read about it on these boards. Bring something like a pillowcase or a picture frame matte, and give it to your room steward on the first night. They will take it and have it "signed" by all the characters and I think leave it for you in your room when it is done.

[owensjro]

We did a t-shirt for our daughter's 5th birthday. All the characters signed it and then she wore it on her bday at WDW. Everyone made a fuss over seeing their name on her shirt.

Jim

[Michellepooh]

Hi everyone! I'm also going to be on the June 1 cruise with my DH and DS who will be 3.5. We just became DVC members and booked it using some bonus points. This will be my 9th Disney Cruise!

RRB - I was one of the Dorky Disney Cruisers - what a great group!

[RRB]

Hi Michelle !! What a coincidence. Welcome to DVC. We joined in 97 and love it. I just wish it didn't take so many points to cruise.

Randy

[Michellepooh]

Yeah, Randy, it does take a lot of points! Although that is the reason we bought into DVC - to help with our cruise addiction! We figure eventually it will work out in our favor cost-wise. Too bad more of the DDC weren't joining us. Of all the cruises I've been on with DISers, they were my favorite! What a really nice group!

Can't wait to be back on the Wonder!

[RRB]

So how many are there of us?? Where is everybody from?

Randy

[owensjro]

This is a quiet group compared to our last 2 cruises. :)

Well, the 90 day mark has come and gone. Hope everyone got the ressies they wanted. We aren't doing anything this time around so didn't bother. In fact, we still have to pay the cruise off in the next week or two.

Jim

[epcotrulz]

I can't get two of the same spa ressies at the same time (one for me and my partner). I've tried several different time slots. I don't think they would only have one appt available for each time slot. Can't figure out why? I'm working with a TA -- should I e-mail Disney directly?

:confused3

[owensjro]

I can't get two of the same spa ressies at the same time (one for me and my partner). I've tried several different time slots. I don't think they would only have one appt available for each time slot. Can't figure out why? I'm working with a TA -- should I e-mail Disney directly?

:confused3

I would go online and do it myself. No need to use a TA to book that kind of thing.

Jim

[bigAWL]

Well, the 90 day mark has come and gone. Hope everyone got the ressies they wanted.

Unfortunately, we're first-timers and have to wait for the 75-day mark. Should I expect anything to be unavailable? Palo dinner? With that one I'm not sure how to plan what night I want. Since I don't know my dining rotation yet, I don't know what I'll be missing. Is night #4 the night we repeat one of the resuarants? Is that the most popular night for Palo?

[owensamo]

Unfortunately, we're first-timers and have to wait for the 75-day mark. Should I expect anything to be unavailable? Palo dinner? With that one I'm not sure how to plan what night I want. Since I don't know my dining rotation yet, I don't know what I'll be missing. Is night #4 the night we repeat one of the resuarants? Is that the most popular night for Palo?

It will be the third night that's the repeat, and that's the pirate night menu. So the rotations will be:

TAAP
APPT
PTTA

You won't know until you check in what rotation you have - it's printed on your Key to the World card. However, a general rule of thumb is for each seating (Main, Late) the earliest time is families with small children, the middle time is families with mid-age children, and the latest time is mostly adults. Of course, I can't remember which rotation is first... :confused3

Sorry - that probably didn't help much. :rolleyes1

Amanda

[epcotrulz]

I would go online and do it myself. No need to use a TA to book that kind of thing.

Jim

I can't get two of the same treatments at the same time. I'm familiar with how to book this online.

[MoSoccerMom]

I thought I read once that the rotation itself also has something to do with the ages in your party. We have had PTTA on all of our cruises. But, maybe it was just coincidence?

[bigAWL]

a general rule of thumb is for each seating (Main, Late) the earliest time is families with small children, the middle time is families with mid-age children, and the latest time is mostly adults.

I thought I read once that the rotation itself also has something to do with the ages in your party. We have had PTTA on all of our cruises. But, maybe it was just coincidence?

I don't see how they could base both rotation and seating time on the age of the party. That would mean families with small kids get the earliest seating one dining room, families with big kids get the middle seating at another dining room, while adults get the latest seating in the third dining room. So who's eating at the other seatings in each dining room?

I think I also read that it was the rotation that might be based on ages, but I'll see if I can find that again.

[owensamo]

I don't see how they could base both rotation and seating time on the age of the party. That would mean families with small kids get the earliest seating one dining room, families with big kids get the middle seating at another dining room, while adults get the latest seating in the third dining room. So who's eating at the other seatings in each dining room?

I think I also read that it was the rotation that might be based on ages, but I'll see if I can find that again.

You're right - I meant each rotation. I got my terminology confused! :rotfl:

It's the same for each seating. We had late seating on our 7-night, but the first rotation and boy was it *full* of families with small children! There were a few families with older kids, but there were usually smaller kids in their parties as well. I don't remember seeing any groups of just adults.

Amanda

[Myth-USA]

We will be there also!!:cool1:

Me - Jeff
Wife - Jennifer
DS - Drew - 7 yoa
Leaving our DS - Zach with Grandma!! :woohoo:

Our fourth cruise but first DC cruise.

However, we are DW veterans!!:thumbsup2

[RRB]

Great to have you with us Jeff. Have you been reading about the Disney cruises here on the forum?

[Myth-USA]

Yes, I try to keep up.:)

[Sabrams9]

We are going on the 6-1-08 Double Dip and can hardly wait. This is our 3rd Disney Cruise and love every minute of them! See you all soon!

[stlkeeler]

Hi, my name is Kayla. I am 6 years old. My grammy is stlkeeler. I am very excited to be going on the Mickey boat. Does anyone want to write to me so we can get to know each other before we go on the boat? You can email or IM stlkeeler to write to me.

[bigAWL]

We finally hit the 75-day mark for first-time cruisers, and I was able to try my hand at Palo reservations.

Night three was completely booked, so I was looking at night 2 (first day at C.C.). Any disadvantage to this over nights 1 or 4? Not knowing the dining rotation it seems night 2 would be the best second choice after night 3, right? Since those are the nights that repeat dining rooms. The only problem might be if we're talking about Animator's which has a show that doesn't repeat on night 3.

In any case, I think we will book Palo later (our normal dining time is Main dining). This will give us time to visit the regular dining room with the kdis if we want, and then send them to the kids club while we go to Palo.

Am I imagining this correctly?

[MrsMombo5]

We will be taking our first cruise on June 1, 2008. It will be myself, DH, DS10 and DD4. She will turn 5 on June 24. Is it okay to celebrate her birthday since it is the same month as the cruise. We are very excited. We will be staying at Port Orleans - French Quarters after the cruise. Since this is our first time to Florida everything I have read on the forums has been so helpful. Thanks for sharing your information and photos.

[MoSoccerMom]

Welcome to all.

Mrs. Mombo-You will have a great time on the cruise. We stayed at Port Orleans FQ a few years ago. Your 5-year old will love the dragon slide. My youngest was 5 when we were there and he did. It was funny because there was another little boy who kept going down but he would pass everyone who was waiting and go right up the front of the line every time. When my oldest asked him why he was doing that he said it was because he had "a fastpass." We thought that was hilarious. He was obviously paying attention when he was in the parks!

Big AWL-Your plans for Palo make sense.

[Sabrams9]

This is our 3rd cruise and can hardly wait to go---- see you all then!

[owensamo]

We're at about 70 days and I'm starting to think about packing. In this, one important thing came to mind:

Is anyone else planning on bringing a fish extender? I know my DD loved checking it when we went back to our room on our 7-night in January to see if anyone had left us treats. I'm planning on bringing it this time around as well - if only to leave treats for my own DD in! :rotfl:

I'd be more than happy to compile a list of folks with Fish Extenders and their stateroom numbers for treat-leaving purposes. On our last cruise, I believe each family did one treat-drop for the whole cruise (rather than one per day, etc) for each other stateroom on the list. This was done separately from DIS tag (which never actually reached our stateroom :sad2:).

So is anyone else out there planning to bring a fish extender? I have to know if I just need to by trinkets for the DD, or if I need to buy in bulk for the whole ship :scared: :lmao:

Amanda!

[Michellepooh]

owensamo - I've never done the fish extender thing, but I think it would be a lot of fun! I just need to make one. I'd join you on that one! :goodvibes

[epcotrulz]

Has anyone got the list of movies that will be playing on our cruise yet?

Also, which night will they be doing Toy Story??

[owensamo]

owensamo - I've never done the fish extender thing, but I think it would be a lot of fun! I just need to make one. I'd join you on that one! :goodvibes

Awesome! I'll start a list. So far it's:

owensamo & owensjro (+DD6)
Michellepooh

Phew. I don't know if I can keep track of it all!! ;)

Amanda!

[Ottes4]

Hello! I am new to this board...and I am happy to have found it! We (DH, DD5, and DD1) can't wait to take our first Disney cruise. We have been to DW many times... anything we should know to help us pack? I was also interested to know what the fish extender is? Thanks Melissa

[bigAWL]

Is anyone else planning on bringing a fish extender?

My DW thought she read on one of these threads that fish extenders were no longer allowed on board.

However, if they are still allowed, where to get them - or how do we make them.

She seems to have some idea of what they are, but I admit I have not really a clue.

[owensjro]

My DW thought she read on one of these threads that fish extenders were no longer allowed on board.

However, if they are still allowed, where to get them - or how do we make them.

She seems to have some idea of what they are, but I admit I have not really a clue.

Outside each stateroom door is a fish. A fish extender is a pocket or series of pockets that you can hang from the fish. Ours has a pocket for each of us (Me, DW, DD).

The idea is that during the cruise you wander around and leave little trinkets for people in their extenders. Some people leave candy, stickers, etc. Just something fun for people to find when they return to the room.

If you do a search for fish extender in google you will see an example of one someone is selling on ebay. We made our own.

As for whether they are allowed or not there was no problem on our January '08 cruise. I have not heard anything indicating they were not allowed.

Jim

[owensamo]

Outside each stateroom door is a fish. A fish extender is a pocket or series of pockets that you can hang from the fish. Ours has a pocket for each of us (Me, DW, DD).

Jim

Here are a couple of other threads - the first has written instructions, and the second is a really long "What is a fish extender" thread (the original, I think):

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1690450
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607

I got my instructions from Sewing.org, but I can't seem to find it online now. I think it was called a "locker pocket" or something - I'm pretty sure the original link is in the second thread somewhere, but it may not be working anymore.

Amanda

[Ottes4]

Hello!

I have been reading up on the fish extenders, and think it sounds like lots of fun.. count us in too, please! (Me, DH, DD5 & DD1)

I was also wondering if the little girls wear their princess costumes on board like they do in WDW? My daughter would really like to bring hers!

Melissa

[MoSoccerMom]

I've definitely seen little girls in princess dresses onboard, especially when getting pictures with the matching character. So cute!

[Michellepooh]

Just had to post that I'm getting so excited about this cruise! Just over 2 months to go. It's going to be our last vacation as a family of 3, so I'm really hoping to make it even more special for DS. Baby #2 is due in September, so I just make the 24 week cutoff!


Are any of you spending time at WDW either before or after the cruise? We are doing 2 nights before and 2 nights after (gotta love DVC!)


Come on June 1st!! :banana: :cool1: :yay:

[owensamo]

Are any of you spending time at WDW either before or after the cruise? We are doing 2 nights before and 2 nights after (gotta love DVC!)


Come on June 1st!! :banana: :cool1: :yay:


We'll be doing 3 nights after at AKV (DVC is awesome!) We only have 2 days of park tickets (left-overs - we're trying to make this a "budget" trip), but plan to fill our third day with DTD, or maybe a water park or something. We're driving from NC, so Sunday will be an all-day drive back.

I'm really mostly excited because Star Wars Weekends will be going on while we're there! I'm bummed that we're missing the Flower and Garden Festival, but SWW is a decent trade-off, and I'm hoping Midway Mania will be in previews as well.

Amanda

[owensamo]

Fish Extender list:

owensamo & owensjro (+DD6) - Deck 2
Michellepooh
Ottes4

We'll probably want to get at least deck numbers - if not stateroom numbers - so everyone can find all the extenders. (I'd add our stateroom number, but I don't remember it! :rotfl:)

Amanda

[Michellepooh]

owensamo - We're staying at AKV pre-cruise and SSR post-cruise. First time at both resorts so it will be fun. DH and DS3 are both looking forward to Star Wars Weekend - that's how I was able to talk DH into staying extra nights! We will also be there for the last day of the Flower and Garden Festival.

For fish extenders, it is me, DH, and DS3. We are staying on Deck 6.

[3DAN]

Hi everyone, this is "Bill". 3DAN. We are now going with you on the 'Wonder!!!!
We were scheduled to do the vacation club cruise , but we can't take off due to the inability of my son to turn in homework that he missed during the trip. There are four of us in our family. Billy 15, Kristen 12, Angela, my wife and me. This is a back to back cruise starting with a four day and ending the following Sunday. We will have Mammaw with us and we will be celebrating her 102nd birthday on board the ship. She still walks, although slow, and we will have her in a wheel chair for fast travel. She is very alert, say hi if you see us. This is Mammaw's 2nd Disney cruise. Her first was two years ago for her 100th birthday. 7 day eastbound. HEY,,,,,, Eand B mom,,,, are you out there????
Hey,,,, Rrcoaster,,,,,, are you out there???????
These will be our fifth and sixth Disney cruises for our family. We got to do the west bound Panama canal cruise in 2005 in a cat 3!!!! I'll try to get up to speed with you guys if it is okay. Just made the ressies this past Wednesday. Two rooms on back to back cruises through the vacation club. WHEW!!!!
Bill

[Ottes4]

Fish Extender list:

owensamo & owensjro (+DD6) - Deck 2
Michellepooh
Ottes4

We'll probably want to get at least deck numbers - if not stateroom numbers - so everyone can find all the extenders. (I'd add our stateroom number, but I don't remember it! :rotfl:)

Amanda

Our room is on Deck 6.... Thanks for keeping track!
Melissa

[E&BMom]

Hi everyone, this is "Bill". 3DAN. We are now going with you on the 'Wonder!!!!
We were scheduled to do the vacation club cruise , but we can't take off due to the inability of my son to turn in homework that he missed during the trip. There are four of us in our family. Billy 15, Kristen 12, Angela, my wife and me. This is a back to back cruise starting with a four day and ending the following Sunday. We will have Mammaw with us and we will be celebrating her 102nd birthday on board the ship. She still walks, although slow, and we will have her in a wheel chair for fast travel. She is very alert, say hi if you see us. This is Mammaw's 2nd Disney cruise. Her first was two years ago for her 100th birthday. 7 day eastbound. HEY,,,,,, Eand B mom,,,, are you out there????
Hey,,,, Rrcoaster,,,,,, are you out there???????
These will be our fifth and sixth Disney cruises for our family. We got to do the west bound Panama canal cruise in 2005 in a cat 3!!!! I'll try to get up to speed with you guys if it is okay. Just made the ressies this past Wednesday. Two rooms on back to back cruises through the vacation club. WHEW!!!!
Bill

Hey Bill here I am!!!!! We are doing the same thing you guys are..the B2B.That means 3 times at CC!!!!! I can't believe we will be on the same cruise again and that mammaw will be 102!!!! Can't wait to see you guys again!! Talk to you soon!!

[3DAN]

Kim, Kim, Kim,,,,,, I can't stand it!!!!! I think I'm going to palpitate!!!!!!
There,,,,, I did,,,, whew , that feels better:rotfl2: :rotfl2: . Hey, I'm also doing the 7 day Magic on June 29,2008. Want to go? You need to post on the new thread for the 3 day so that we can keep it going. I can't do it by myself. We got the Atlantis aquaventure on the last day of Nassau. It says like 63 acres of waterpark!!!! What the hey!!!! That is big. Anyone else done that excursion? Just how good is it? Do I need to do other excursions? what would Mammaw be able to do ? remember , she is 102, and can still walk some if needed, like stepping into a bus. I can always help her some. We just use the chair to avoid tiring her out.
Bill ( okay, time for my favorite part, the bananas),:banana: :banana: :banana:

[E&BMom]

Omg Bill you are soooooo funny!!! It will be great to see you and the family!!! We treating Nassau as sea days and staying on the ship. We have signed up to parasail the 1st CC day:scared1: What was I thinking!! Think mammaw will want to also??? :goodvibes Em signed up to do the wild side thing on the second CC. Tom and I are going to Palo on the lst night of the 1st cruise. They only offered the brunch on a CC day and while I LOVE the brunch CC sounds a little better so we are skipping the brunch:sad1:

We would love to go on the next cruise but we are going to Switzerland for 2 weeks that summer!!!!! So I think that will be our trip for the summer.


Sorry to everyone else that I haven't been posting too much. Sounds like there is going to be a big group of dissers. Are we going to have a meet the first day to say Hi?????

[owensamo]

Fish Extender list:

owensamo & owensjro (+DD6) - Deck 6
Michellepooh - Deck 6
Ottes4 - Deck 6

Okay - obviously I'm wishful that the June cruise is our 7-night scheduled for January, as I got our decks mixed up! :lmao:Now I got it straight.

Look! We're all on Deck 6! That'll make it easy. ;)

Amanda

[3DAN]

Hey to Michelle, Amanda, and Jim. More greetings to come. From Remulac(Mork and Mindy). May I be dumb and ask if you guys have planned a disboard meet yet? In the past , we would meet on the starboard side of deck 10 before the sailaway party. Now , as I recall, we won't be required to go to the lifeboat drill due to the fact that Mammaw will be in a wheel chair. KIMMIE,,,,,,,,YOUHOO,,,,,,Yes , I still like to have fun here on the boards. Haven't been here in a while. I feel like I am releasing all of the built up frustrations. Mammaw just got hauled off to the hospital by ambulance. They had to break in to her house with the police and have the fire department come to see her. It seems to be okay. A bladder infection. She fell and couldn't get up(boy am I going to raz her about that!!!) I guess they will keep her for a day or two. The hospital is full and they have to keep her in the emergency room.
Do you guys know of any excursions that would be good for Mammaw?
Bill OMG, it's time
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :sail: :car:
we are in 7129 and 7127

[3DAN]

Hey everyone, I hope I didn't scare you off. I'll post this to get us up front. Haven't had any time to look over the excursions. Went to see Mammaw in the hospital last night. Got home at 2AM. 2Hour drive each way. She looked pretty good.
Bill :worship: :worship: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[3DAN]

Help, I'm all alone!!!! It's so cold here. More coffee :surfweb: There, I'm better. Haven't yet called Mammaw. Got to go to Billy's school today for enrollment. Tried to find out which dinng rotation we will be on , but that is classified. I thought it would help me decide what day to celebrate Mammaw's birthday. Just not sure. Got to make up my mind.
:yay: :cheer2: :confused3 :banana: :banana: :banana:
Bill

[Michellepooh]

Hi Bill, I'm here - you are not alone! Glad to hear that your Mammaw is doing better. Hope I'm still cruising at that age!!

[3DAN]

Oh thank you , Michelle. You are a life saver!!! Nobody loves me, everybody hates me, I'm going down and eat worms :rotfl2: :rotfl2: . C'mon everybody, we need to keep the thread active and at the top of the board.
Bill :dance3: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[3DAN]

Hey Everybody,
If my dad didn't mention me then hi I'm Kristen. But If he has you already know i'm his daughter. Whatever my dad has said if he did is WRONG!:rolleyes2 :sad2: Don't listen to him he is sooooo embarrassing. But I just wanted to say i am soo excited for our cruises in june. And also to say hi to kay if she sees this message! I wish you all luck with your cruises and to have a good spring break right now. My dad might have mentioned mammaw and well she fell but she is getting better and telling EVERYONE that she is going on another cruise. :beach: :chat: :rainbow: :jumping1: But even i can't wait for the movies popcorn:: :happytv: ocean quest and pirate night pirate: along with all the FOOD! :stir: :cake: But anyways i have gotten my cast off yay! i fell skating i am such a clutz! But my wrist is still getting strrength. So i will see you all later!
Peace:wave2: :wave: :stitch: pooh: :stitch2: ::MinnieMo ::MickeyMo
.:~*Kristen*~:.

[.:~*KMA*~:.]

Hey everybody,
Its me again kristen and guess what i have my own account!:goodvibes

[3DAN]

Boy, this is a warmer thread. I was over posting on the June 5 Wonder thread and it is a cold and dark place. I thought I would end up seeing Riddick!!!!:rotfl2: :rotfl2:
Where is everybody?
OH,,,, Here are some friends,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Bill

[3DAN]

Michelle,,,,, I'm all alone again. Not even my daughter is posting. Its kind of like going into a black hole. You just don't know what you will find. I will be going to see Mammaw tomorrow in the hospital. She is very weak, but, I think it will improve. :rotfl: popcorn:: :scared1: Two peanuts are walking down a road. One is assaulted. :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Two strings walk into a bar. The bartender says " I'm sorry, we don't serve strings here." One string, dejected, walks out to the street and folds himself up. He walks back into the bar. The bartender says " I thought I told you , we don't serve strings here." String says" I'm afraid not." :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
And now , straight from the fruit aisle, THE BANANAS
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Bill

[bigAWL]

You forgot: What do you call a girl with one leg? Eileen.

[3DAN]

Hey to bigAWL, You are a life saver. I figured it out on the other thread. I suffer from BOARD-UM. :rotfl2: We have got to keep this thread at the top of the page. National security, you know. Wouldn't it be a shame if I had to call the TSA to screen all of the other posters just to get on page one,,,,, Oh yeah!!!!:dance3: :yay: :yay: :yay:
And now for the entertainment portion of our show!!!!!
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Bill

[Ottes4]

Hey everyone! We are really looking forward to our first Disney cruise... my 4yr old daughter (almost 5) is already packing! She keeps bringing me more stuff that she is sure she will need... Well anyway just thought we would check in.

Melissa ;)

[3DAN]

Hi to Ottes4,,,, Post a lot here and keep us company. Ask questions and we'll see what we can tell you. Have fun on the boards like I do if it doesn't rub you the wrong way. Disney cruising is the greatest!!!!! I am looking forward to pirate night. Mammaw hasn't seen it yet. She didn't see it on the last cruise we took her on. I just got back from seeing Mammaw. She doesn't look the greatest right now. I don't know quite what to make out of it. The electricity went out in her house last night in the living room and i couldn't figure out when. When I replaced the fuse, it immediately blew times two. A total of three fuses lost. I had to go to the Walmart to get replacements. Without an obvious source, I ended up calling an electrician,,,,,,,$$$$$$$$$.
The porch light in the back is shorted. Unknown location. It will require rewiring later on when she is back in the house. Disconnected for now.
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Bill

[Ottes4]

Bill- Hope Mammaw is getting stronger each day! Can't wait to meet everybody. I assume that we will all try to meet on Sunday like posted a while ago? Anyone have any tips for traveling with our small children (our youngest will be just one)

Melissa

(I am working on our fish extender, anyone else working on one?)

[Michellepooh]

ottes4 - your little one will have a great time!! My DS was 11 months on his first cruise and he had a blast! One important thing is to try to keep to their own schedule.

I haven't started on my fish extender yet. I do not know how to sew so the whole process is kind of scary! :scared1:

[3DAN]

Melissa, Michelle,,,, WASSUP?????????
I'm at the office and seeing lots of patients. I'll try to post some later also. I believe that the usual meeting place for Dis meets is the starboard side of deck 10 after the life boat drill. Mammaw will be in the wheel chair. I don't yet know how she is doing today. (to music) I'm feelin hot,,, hot,,,hot,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Me heart on fire,,,,,,, me soul on fire,, feelin hot, hot,, hot Ladies and gentlemen,,,,, THe Bananas!!!!!!!!!!:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Bill

[Ottes4]

Michelle- I too am not the best at sewing, but the fish extender is pretty straight lines, so I am crossing my fingers!

Bill- What do you do? You are finding time to drop a note to us, so that must mean you were having a good day(not too busy)... :)

Can anyone explain the dinner rotation? When is pirate night etc.?

I have a Palo reservation for night 3 at 6pm, and my normal dinner time is late seating.....will I miss anything from the dining room?

Melissa

[3DAN]

MELISSA,,,,1. I am a doctor. So is my wife, Angela. 2. Pirate night,,,, It is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! On one night of the cruise,,, After the show is over,,, on deck 9 and 10,,, there is a deck party. All of the characters come out and dance. Eventually, Captain Hook and Mr. Smee come out with some of their pirate friends and take over the ship.. Of course, Mickey is not around and the other characters let Captain Hook know that Mickey will not like it. For a while there is pirate dancing and fun and the other characters are around. THEN,,,, Mickey appears in the top of a smoke stack. Captain Hook realizes that he is defeated. Mickey says some more(don't want to give it all away) and this is followed by fireworks , right there at night off of the ship.. There is also a buffet going on , on deck 9 while all of this is happening,, TRULY a FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE and one you will remember for the rest of your life.
All of the shows on the ship are only seen on Disney Cruise line and cannot be seen on land, even at WDW. You must see all of the live shows in the Walt Disney Theater!!!!!! I don't remember the last question.
:banana: :banana: :banana:
Bill

[Michellepooh]

Melissa - We are also doing Palo on night 3. I am debating changing it because it is Pirate Night (or at least it should be - I've never done the Double Dip so someone correct me if I'm wrong). Pirate Night in the regular restaurants has a special menu and even the servers are dressed as pirates.

I'm thinking about weaseling out on sewing my fish extender and just get one off of ebay. It will look much better than anything I can create, I'm sure!!

[Ottes4]

Hello fellow cruisers! We are counting down the days....
Does anyone know how far out you can book your next cruise while onboard?
:) Melissa

[MoSoccerMom]

I think right know they have cruises out through 2009. I think that the 2010's will come out after our cruise, closer to the end of the year. BUT, you can book any cruise to get the 10% off and the onboard credit and then change the reservation later. We, however, have never been smart enough to do this! The time is really going by fast now. 7 weeks!

[3princessMommy]

Hi, my name is Kayla. I am 6 years old. My grammy is stlkeeler. I am very excited to be going on the Mickey boat. Does anyone want to write to me so we can get to know each other before we go on the boat? You can email or IM stlkeeler to write to me.

Dear Kayla,
Our names are Caitie & Alex. Caitie is 6 years old and Alex is 4 years old. We are VERY excited to go on the Disney ship too. Alex loves Sleeping Beauty and she has a Sleeping Beauty costume. Caitie has two favorite princesses, Cinderella and Belle. Alex also likes Ariel and Snow White. Do you like princesses too?:wizard: princess:

We LOVE High School Musical 1&2 too. :lovestruc Do you? What is your favorite song?

Will you be joining us in the kids club on the ship? Have you been on the ship before? It's our first cruise.:thumbsup2

Where are you from? First we lived in El Salvador, then Virginia, and now we live in Africa.:woohoo: :cutie: :cheer2: :flower3:

We look forward to meeting you. Please write to us soon!

Caitie & Alex

[3princessMommy]

Bill- Hope Mammaw is getting stronger each day! Can't wait to meet everybody. I assume that we will all try to meet on Sunday like posted a while ago? Anyone have any tips for traveling with our small children (our youngest will be just one)

Melissa

(I am working on our fish extender, anyone else working on one?)

Hi Melissa - Our youngest, Grace, will be 16 months old on the ship. Her older sisters are 4 and 6. We've reserved a spot in Flounders so we can go to Palo's on night 2.

I want a fish extender. I could probably make one, except I don't think I could get any good fabric here, so I'll probably order it on e-bay.

I haven't posted here in a VERY long time, but now I'm starting to get really excited about the cruise. We look forward to meeting everyone.

Joann

[3princessMommy]

Fish Extender list:

owensamo & owensjro (+DD6) - Deck 6
Michellepooh - Deck 6
Ottes4 - Deck 6

Okay - obviously I'm wishful that the June cruise is our 7-night scheduled for January, as I got our decks mixed up! :lmao:Now I got it straight.

Look! We're all on Deck 6! That'll make it easy. ;)

Amanda

Amanda - please sign us up for the fish extenders too. I'm trying to get one from e-Bay as we type. We are also on Deck 6.:yay:

I am also going to surprise our friends with one. I don't think they know what they are. They are on Deck 5, but they haven't joined the boards yet, so it's still a surprise.:thumbsup2

Joann

[3princessMommy]

Just had to post that I'm getting so excited about this cruise! Just over 2 months to go. It's going to be our last vacation as a family of 3, so I'm really hoping to make it even more special for DS. Baby #2 is due in September, so I just make the 24 week cutoff!


Are any of you spending time at WDW either before or after the cruise? We are doing 2 nights before and 2 nights after (gotta love DVC!)


Come on June 1st!! :banana: :cool1: :yay:

Hi Michelle!

We are staying at Shades of Green for the week before the cruise. After our 25 hour trip:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: , we need some recoup time. Of course, not sure how'll we'll do that at WDW :confused3 .

Joann

[Ottes4]

Joann-

Welcome back to the board! My oldest daughter will turn 5 on June 12th and was very excited to hear about your girls... She is a huge princess fan! Last time at WDW she cost us close to $200 on a Belle costume! (though she did earn it) I just got caught up in the magic of it all, and she wanted to wear it around....so that is the story of the dress. The Belle costume is huge..lots of layers...just too big to take on the cruise. She will be bringing Snow White this time. Are your girls bringing their costumes? Glad to hear that you will also be bringing an fish extender, it sounds like lots of fun.

Melissa

[Ottes4]

Bill- Are you still there????? How is Mammaw??

[3DAN]

Melisssa,,,,, This is Riddick,,,, Um, er, I mean, Bill. Yes,,, I'm here. Mammaw is now in the skilled nursing unit to try to recover. We'll see. I am going to see here today and take Sparky the basset hound with me. She is allowed to have animal visitors there. As an animal lover, she will be very happy. What are you guys up to? I still haven't scheduled any more excursions. Probably need to. Just got off the phone with KRDISNEYBOUND in Fort Lauderdale. She is a big DCL fan, but currently taking a break.
:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:
Bill

[3princessMommy]

Hi all!

We haven't booked any excursions, just planning to do the beach thing at CC and no clue what to do with three small kids in Nassau.:confused3 :confused3
Personally, I'd like to go to Atlantis and visit the aquarium and then have our own little reserved spot under a beach umbrella for someone to keep bringing me cool refreshments with pineapple wedges. :beach: But it doesn't look like this combo is available in the Disney excursions. Does anyone know if you can go to the aquarium with the kids as a break from the beach?

Joann

[3DAN]

Joann,,, We have a similar problem with Mammaw. She is 102 at that time and we don't know what to do. Since we are doing back to back cruises, we are committed to doing the aquaventure at Atlantis Saturday on the second cruise. The first chance appeared to be sold out. HOWEVER,, I would check on it or call DCL just to make sure. It appears to be THE THING TO DO. I suspect they save some back for people as their ressie time arrives. But, Mammaw will likely sit around. MAYBE she will actuall dangle her feet in some of the water. I most surely will get her any food or drink she might want. $$$$$$$$$$ X2 or even 3.
It would be nice to get some kind of tour to take her on when we get there on Tuesday. Let me know if you see something that also might suit us and her. She will be in a wheel chair that is collapsable and she should be able to walk a little bit. Chiquita time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
(to song) Me heart on fire,,,,,,, me soul on fire,,, feelin Hot, Hot, Hot!!!!!!
Gettin ready for the cruise. Just hope Mammaw makes it.
Bill

[Michellepooh]

Hi Bill, hope Mammaw is on the mend and feeling better every day!

Joann - Wow! You are living in Africa?! I think you definitely win the prize for most distance traveled to get to the cruise!


You guys have been pretty talkative the past few days! I'm getting more and more excited about this trip! I just know my little guy is going to have a blast!

[3princessMommy]

So it seems that my Passporter was wrong :scared1: :confused3 :scared1: :confused3 : :scared1: . (Did I just commit sacriledge?) The Atlantis Beach day DOES include a visit to the Aquarium!!!! :woohoo: :woohoo: :yay: :cheer2: So we've booked this excursion. That way the kids and Mommy get another beach day - but we can explore something else too.

Yep - We're traveling all the way from Ouagadougou! (Say that 3 times fast, yes there'll be a quiz at the DIS meet n greet! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: ) I haven't left Africa since last June, so we are SOOOOOOOOO ready for this trip!!!! :cool1: :cool1: :dance3: :dance3: :cheer2: :cloud9: :thumbsup2

[3princessMommy]

Hi Guys!

This thread was not only funny :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: - but informative :thumbsup2 if you've never participated in the Fish Extender game. I can't wait to get our extender!!!! :cool1:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=24173568#post24173568&highlight=fish+extender+gift

[TinkRN]

I haven't checked this thread in too long!

Bill: hope Mammaw is doing better. Our prayers are with her.

Melissa: we have reservations at Palo on day 3 also!

Is there a time to set up a meet? I see a few of us have kids around the same age (mine are dd 9 and ds 7) it may be fun for them to meet. Also time for DH and me to have some tasty adult beverages:banana:

Looking forward to cruising with you all!!

Almost forgot. would love to be included in fish extender!

Tricia

[Ottes4]

Looks like the board has been quiet the past few days....

We are still here, counting down the days!

Amanda- are you still keeping a master list for fish extenders? I was just trying to get a head count to find some neat goodies!!! Anybody else interested???

Melissa

[owensamo]

Melissa,

I'm still around! It's been crazy busy at work.

Here's what I have for the Fish Extender list:

owensamo & owensjro (Amanda and Jim, DD6) - Deck 6
Michellepooh - (Michelle) Deck 6
Ottes4 (Melissa, DD5) - Deck 6
3princessMommy (Joann, DH, DD6, DD4, DD16mo) - Deck 6

Did I miss anyone?

Joann - I tried the link you included for the fish extender game, but it went to some other random post that didn't seem related.

As for the meet, on our last 4-night, we met in the Promenade Lounge at 3pm. It was after lunch, before the drill, gave everyone time to mix and mingle, but still get to the drill, then the party in plenty of time. On deck would have been nice, but it was kind of rainy, so the promenade lounge was a good call for that particular day.

We're taking it easy - beach days on CC (rent bikes, dig in the sand, do a treasure hunt, explore the observation post, maybe hit Serenity Bay...) and we'll treat Nassau as a sea day and stay on the ship. I kind of want to at least get off and do some random souvenir purchases, but I think we'll wait a year or two and then do the zoo and pirate museum, maybe during an Atlantis stay or something (I want to stay there someday...).

46 days!

Amanda
http://picasaweb.google.com/owensamo/PublicPhotos/photo#5189637747908211906

[owensjro]

Hey, if anyone is interested and can make it the shuttle is currently scheduled to launch on Saturday:

Date: May 31 +
Mission: STS-124
Launch Vehicle: Space Shuttle Discovery
Launch Site: Kennedy Space Center - Launch Pad 39A
Launch Time: 5:01 p.m. EDT
Description: Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-124 will transport the Kibo Japanese Experiment Module - Pressurized Module (JEM-PM) and the Japanese Remote Manipulator System (JEM-RMS) to the International Space Station.

Unfortunately we aren't getting in until 8pm so we will miss it. Ah well.

The schedule is subject to change as always.

Jim

[TinkRN]

Could you please include us for the fish extender? DD is 9, DS is 7. Thanks, Tricia

[MoSoccerMom]

I saw that on the Kennedy Space Center website about the launch, too. We would love to see that but I am not going to pay to change flights. We are flying in on Sun. morning (which we have done a few times before), but I am a little worried this time with all of the cancellations lately! We were thinking of going to the KSC to tour it on the day we return from the cruise, though, has anybody been there? I have read some not-so-good reviews, but my 8-year old has been studying space and is really into it.

[owensjro]

I saw that on the Kennedy Space Center website about the launch, too. We would love to see that but I am not going to pay to change flights. We are flying in on Sun. morning (which we have done a few times before), but I am a little worried this time with all of the cancellations lately! We were thinking of going to the KSC to tour it on the day we return from the cruise, though, has anybody been there? I have read some not-so-good reviews, but my 8-year old has been studying space and is really into it.

We have been there twice. Once when our daughter was 4 and once when she was 5. Or something like that. She enjoyed it both times. There's not a ton there, but she loved seeing the rockets, walking into the shuttle, the robot explorers, and the play area. We did not do the tours with her as we didn't think she could stay interested long enough. Oh, she liked the movie too.

Jim

[Michellepooh]

Amanda - Could you also add that my room also includes DH and DS who is 3 to the fish extender list? Thanks so much for keeping up with that.

Glad to hear that the excitement is building for our cruise. We can't wait!!

We will also be treating Nassau as a sea day. We've been there, done that. Really wasn't much to interest us. We'd rather stay on the nearly empty ship. I'm really looking forward to the 2 days at Castaway Cay. This is our first time doing a Double Dip.

[3princessMommy]

Hi Guys!

Sorry for the bad link. :confused3 I had just been surfing that day and evidently the link referred to the order in which I found it. I think I corrected it in the original post and I found a few more that had some good ideas. :thumbsup2 Hopefully they will all work:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1672191&page=2

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=24173568#post24173568&highlight=fish+extender+gift

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=19856368#post19856368&highlight=fish+extender


Amanda: I have ordered a fish extender for our friends on Deck 5 (2 adults and a 3yo) as a surprise. Could you add them to the list as well? 3yo is my God-daughter. :cutie:

Glad to see folks are back. I was beginning to feel lonely. :sad1:

[3princessMommy]

Okay, DH didn't make our reservations at the port yet. He was going to do that this week. Well, now that the Space Shuttle is expected to lift off on Saturday, ALL THE HOTELS ARE BOOKED!!!!!!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

ON the bright side, we'll probably just stay another night at SOG so some extra time at MK on Saturday. But I had hoped for a relaxing Sunday morning to get on the ship, now we'll be a little rushed.

Oh well, as long as we are on the ship before she sails (and before the DIS meet) all is good! :grouphug: :flower3:

[Ottes4]

Good Morning to all!!

Amanda- Can you add DH(Gene) and I will also have DD1 along with too! Thanks a bunch...

Jim-the shuttle sounds awesome, but like the other we won't be there yet. Darn it! Our plane touchs down just about 5pm at MCO.

Have a good day:)

Melissa

[MoSoccerMom]

Owensjro-
So there is a tour (maybe on a bus I read?) that you can take, but you can also just explore some of the things on your own? Are the things you mentioned-space shuttle, robots, etc. all in the same building? I don't think we want to spend all day there. Thanks!

[3DAN]

Hi everyone,,, I'm tired. mammaw is in the step down unit. Not eating very well. Seems to be in good spirits. She is very excited about the cruise and telling everyone about it at the hospital where the unit is located. I need to call her today and will shortly. Any ideas on a shore excursion?
Bill

[owensamo]

Owensjro-
So there is a tour (maybe on a bus I read?) that you can take, but you can also just explore some of the things on your own? Are the things you mentioned-space shuttle, robots, etc. all in the same building? I don't think we want to spend all day there. Thanks!

The main Visitor's Center is a complex with a number of buildings - there's a science show that's really good, the IMAX theaters, the Robot Scouts walk-through dark-ride kind of thing, a mock-up Space Shuttle you can walk through, a mission info center with briefings given at different times, a rocket garden, and a play area - those, along with the cafeteria and the store are the places we've seen. We've gotten there around opening and usually leave around 2 or 3. There are a couple of other buildings at the main complex we haven't been in yet, so I don't know what's there.

In addition, there's a basic tour included with admission - it's 3 hours. You get on a bus, and they take you to various other locations at KSC - there's a shuttle center with info, a Saturn V center with info... I think you can stay as long as you want at any of these and just hop the next bus. There are also some other tours that are longer and are an extra fee on top of the admission - these usually get you a more in-depth picture or closer to some of the buildings.

Finally, there's also the Astronaut Hall of Fame, which is just outside of KSC. Many tickets include an admission to this location as well. We haven't been there so I have no idea what's there.

You could probably spend a good day or more at KSC (And the hall of fame). For us, with driving time to and from Orlando, it's the day's activity - when we got back last time, I think we hung out at the pool, had dinner, etc.

Amanda

[3princessMommy]

Hey Bill - You're a Dr. right?

DH has gotten me hooked on the DIS Boards. I need at least 8 hours of sleep a night to function in the morning, but I just can't tear myself away from the DIS. I was up until midnight last night! :confused3 :sad2:

I think I need a 12-step program....1st step - Wonder Double-dip!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[stlkeeler]

I agree, I need a 12 step program, too. I am addicted to these boards! I play around every chance I get, (even at work.) I go back and forth between a few boards. I want to look at other stuff on the main board, but am afraid to. I have a hard enough time keeping up with the ones I do watch.

We are getting so excited! I am on the designing boards the most, getting all these ideas for making t-shirts, activity books, autograph books, etc. Problem is, there isn't enough time in the day to make all I want to make.:rotfl: Does everyone get autographs of all the characters? or just pics? both? Seems like that would take up a lot of time but if everyone is doing it...

Well, I'd better go do some work before it's time to go home.

Linda

[3princessMommy]

I'm having a hard time getting everything organized for the trip. We are doing fish extenders (those are already ordered and on their way). We had planned to do pillowcases - but the lady that was going to do them can't get them to us in time because her machine broke. So maybe we'll do the photo mat instead. Although I don't know when I might be able to get to a craft store (not many of those floating around West Africa). Looks like more internet shopping this weekend! :cool1: :cool1:

Last summer when we went to DLP, the kids got autograph books. I had hoped that it would help them be less shy with the characters. They were thrilled with the autographs, but still hid during most of the photo ops. :confused3 :confused3

Now for the fish extender gifts....somehow I don't think "Toh" the national dish will make the trip (it's a crushed millet porridge gelatin type thing:scared1: :scared1: ). Hmmmmmmmmmmm.............. :confused3

I'd better get myself organized. I have to go to Germany next week, then I'm hosting spa day and book club, then it's the annual garage sale, then off to South Africa for a conference, then back to pack and off to WDW!!!! It's going to be a busy month! :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

[owensjro]

I'm having a hard time getting everything organized for the trip. We are doing fish extenders (those are already ordered and on their way). We had planned to do pillowcases - but the lady that was going to do them can't get them to us in time because her machine broke. So maybe we'll do the photo mat instead. Although I don't know when I might be able to get to a craft store (not many of those floating around West Africa). Looks like more internet shopping this weekend! :cool1: :cool1:

Last summer when we went to DLP, the kids got autograph books. I had hoped that it would help them be less shy with the characters. They were thrilled with the autographs, but still hid during most of the photo ops. :confused3 :confused3

Now for the fish extender gifts....somehow I don't think "Toh" the national dish will make the trip (it's a crushed millet porridge gelatin type thing:scared1: :scared1: ). Hmmmmmmmmmmm.............. :confused3

I'd better get myself organized. I have to go to Germany next week, then I'm hosting spa day and book club, then it's the annual garage sale, then off to South Africa for a conference, then back to pack and off to WDW!!!! It's going to be a busy month! :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:


We did a t-shirt for our daughhter. It turned out great and t-shirts are easy to toss a patter on our to buy one that already has something Disney on it.

Jim

[3princessMommy]

And I almost forgot the door magnets!!! How could I forget those??? :confused3

I've ordered the magnetic paper and downloaded some graphics, but I haven't really thought about what I want to do. I've seen some threads with people making designs for others. Is that free? How do you make it into a magnet?

So, DH made Flounders reservations for the baby on Thursday morning at CC. We want to have some adult time at Serenity Bay. Has anyone ever gotten a massage there? Is it worth it? Or is it just better to lounge on the beach? :beach:

[stlkeeler]

I'm having a hard time getting everything organized for the trip. We are doing fish extenders (those are already ordered and on their way). We had planned to do pillowcases - but the lady that was going to do them can't get them to us in time because her machine broke. So maybe we'll do the photo mat instead. Although I don't know when I might be able to get to a craft store (not many of those floating around West Africa). Looks like more internet shopping this weekend! :cool1: :cool1:

Last summer when we went to DLP, the kids got autograph books. I had hoped that it would help them be less shy with the characters. They were thrilled with the autographs, but still hid during most of the photo ops. :confused3 :confused3

Now for the fish extender gifts....somehow I don't think "Toh" the national dish will make the trip (it's a crushed millet porridge gelatin type thing:scared1: :scared1: ). Hmmmmmmmmmmm.............. :confused3

I'd better get myself organized. I have to go to Germany next week, then I'm hosting spa day and book club, then it's the annual garage sale, then off to South Africa for a conference, then back to pack and off to WDW!!!! It's going to be a busy month! :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

Where did you order your fish extenders? I would like to do one but don't have the inclination to make one. What kind of pillowcase were you going to do? I am doing one but I just bought white and was going to have the characters sign in colored sharpies. What else do people do with them? I was also going to look for autograph photo mats this weekend, too. I could look for 2 if you want.. I'd be happy to bring you one and pillowcases, too.

How long will you be in the States? You don't come all the way here just for a 4 day cruise, do you? How long is the commute? Do you have family/friends over here? I see that you're going to Tortola next year. What made you decide on that one? I have been undecided about which one to book. I know I want a 7 day, somewhere. Someone said if you book the next one before you go on this one and bring your confirmation statement, you could still get the 10% off that you normally get for booking onboard. Anyone know if that's true?

Linda

[3princessMommy]

I ordered ours through E-bay. I typed in "fish extender" and there were several listed. They were more expensive that I had hoped, but the seller customized them just for us. I just got photos today and they look great!

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb192/lockardj/DSC02367.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb192/lockardj/DSC02365.jpg

I found some extra wide mats on Amazon, so those should be on their way. :thumbsup2 There is a DISer who had offered to personalize pillow cases with Disney characters and the kids' names. I ordered three, but then her machine broke. :sad1: :sad1: But I think we're good with the photo mats. Thanks for the offer though! :hug:

We are coming back to the U.S. for about 6 weeks. 1 week at WDW then the cruise, then off to visit family in TX and VA. :cool1: :cool1: :woohoo:

We decided to reserve the Tortola cruise next summer because that's when we'll transfer to another assignment and we get some vacation time. :worship: :worship: Plus, I've never been to Tortola, but I've been to all the Western Caribbean stops. :beach: DH decided to reserve now in case prices go up, but then to rebook on board if it's cheaper with the 10% discount. :teacher:

It'd be nice if we could get it cheaper, but it's always possible that the USG will say we have to change the dates too, so nothing's set in stone at this point.

I wish this hourglass would go faster!!!! :hourglass I need to be on a cruise! :dance3:

[3DAN]

Joann,,,,, if that was you,, then , yes , I am a doctor. So is my wife Angela. It can be kind of interesting on a cruise. I helped one of our friends whose dad went into congestive heart failure from refusing his meds during the Panama cruise. I helped another lady who had food stuck in her esophagus on the western cruise at Key West. She was terrified and I was able to reassure her what was occurring and also reassured the nurse on the cruise ship by letting her know what was the correct action. That lady eventually was taken off the ship to the emergercy room in Key West and we set sail.. I never got to see the hospital, although I would like to.
Bill

[3princessMommy]

Joann,,,,, if that was you,, then , yes , I am a doctor. So is my wife Angela. It can be kind of interesting on a cruise. I helped one of our friends whose dad went into congestive heart failure from refusing his meds during the Panama cruise. I helped another lady who had food stuck in her esophagus on the western cruise at Key West. She was terrified and I was able to reassure her what was occurring and also reassured the nurse on the cruise ship by letting her know what was the correct action. That lady eventually was taken off the ship to the emergercy room in Key West and we set sail.. I never got to see the hospital, although I would like to.
Bill

What would you prescribe to help with a DISboards addiction???? :rolleyes1

[3DAN]

It's interesting. the other day I was suffering from the exact opposite problem.........BOARD-UM!!!!!!!! teehee... Yes,,, the boards are addicting. that's how I got associated with the dancing bananas. Just can't quite seem to break away. Got to love um. I'm also kind of fond of the guy drinking coffee in front of the terminal. Let's see what will help you. I'm typing in the dark. I suspect that you may have vit D deficiency. Leading to a preoccupation with computer terminal lighting in a covert attempt to rebuild your levels by light exposure. the focus of you on the particular thread is probably reflective of suppressed childhood hysteria. (for those of you that don't know this,,, this is purely humor and not intended to be actual medical advice) BOY,,, these days, you just can't take any chances. And now ,,, straight from Indianapolis,,, Larry Bird and the indiana Pacers.
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :surfweb:
Bill

[3DAN]

You know,,,, It sounds like you might have a case of DIS entery. :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
Bill

[stlkeeler]

You know,,,, It sounds like you might have a case of DIS entery. :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
Bill

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Thanks, Bill, for making me laugh today! What a great way to start the day!

Linda

[3DAN]

Helllllooooooooo,,,,,, anybody home,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Helloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
I know you are out there somewhere........
come out come out wherever you are....
I found out on the internet what the original name of the hybrid car for Toyota was named ,,,,,,, from years ago,,,,,,,,,PRIUS-storic :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
Bill

[Ottes4]

Hey everybody!! We are getting really excited now..... anybody else???:woohoo:


Tricia(TinkRN) what deck are you on for the FE, and if I got it right it is you, DD9, and DS7?

Stlkeeler- are you in for the FE also? (I hope so!) Deck #, and names or ages please....

We have been busy gathering our FE gifts, my daughter(4) is having a blast!

Melissa:cheer2:

[TinkRN]

Hi all,

We are on deck 7.

We also booked our excursions. Day 3 dinner at Palo (even though its pirate night!) Catamaran cruise around Nassau (then back to the ship), exotic Rasul (has anyone here done this?). Also booked the stingray encounter on Castaway Cay.

I told my son about the shuttle launch. I hope we can see it from our hotel (Country Inn and Suites)

Tricia

[Michellepooh]

Hi everyone! Just checking in. This cruise will be here before we know it!

I just wanted to share my happy little bit of news - I had my ultrasound today and we are expecting a little boy!!! We already have a son who is 3.5. Talk about getting a kid hooked on Disney cruising young... I think in utero would count. I will be easy to spot on the cruise - I'll be the big pregnant lady!

How many people are doing the fish extenders? Just trying to get an idea so that when I'm out and about if I see something good I know how many to grab.

[stlkeeler]

Melissa, I don't know yet. I'd like to, but I don't WANT to make one and I am having a hard time rationalizing buying one because I COULD make one (if I wanted to). Know what I mean? I am making other things for this trip and a FE is about the last thing on the list. Should I just bite the bullet and buy one? (I probably will) I'd like to have one - I think my DGD6 would get a kick out of it. So, I have not read the thread yet - do we get things for each day or once during the trip or how exactly does it work? Do we get things for each person in the room or the kids or the family? I know they are supposed to be small items - maybe from our city? Any ideas?

Linda

[owensamo]

Melissa, I don't know yet. I'd like to, but I don't WANT to make one and I am having a hard time rationalizing buying one because I COULD make one (if I wanted to). Know what I mean? I am making other things for this trip and a FE is about the last thing on the list. Should I just bite the bullet and buy one? (I probably will) I'd like to have one - I think my DGD6 would get a kick out of it.

I was just reading another thread - a bunch of people get simple (inexpensive) canvas bags or similar to use as fish extenders. You could easily pick up a canvas bag from Michael's and use that. Even better, you could probably pick up a 3-pack of some of the smaller ones, and with some hot glue or quick sewing, have yourself a Fish Extender with 3 pockets! Quick, easy and relatively inexpensive - and the kids can always help out by decorating with Sharpies or fabric markers/paints.

I kinda wish I'd thought of that before going to the trouble of making mine! :rotfl2:

So, I have not read the thread yet - do we get things for each day or once during the trip or how exactly does it work? Do we get things for each person in the room or the kids or the family? I know they are supposed to be small items - maybe from our city? Any ideas?

On our 7-night cruise in January, we did a 1-visit/week sort of thing Typically, there was something in each of our pockets, but it was often something small (dumdum suckers, etc) with something larger for the littles. We ended up with a ton of pirate tatoos, stickers, notepads, lollypops - 75% of it appeared to be from the Target Dollar Spot! :rotfl: We decided this time we'll do our shopping elsewhere. ;)

I think something from our city or state would be cool - on the 7-night, we did a bag exchange at the DIS meet with stuff from our state/country, which was awesome. We got a bag from California, and there was a group there from the Faukland Islands whose bag looked really cool too. I've got some places scoped out to pick up stuff for NC-themed things, so I could easily do hometown/home state items if that's what everyone wants!

Amanda

[owensamo]

Here's the current FE list:

owensamo & owensjro (Amanda and Jim, DD6) - Deck 6
Michellepooh - (Michelle, DH, Ds3) Deck 6
Ottes4 (Melissa, DH Gene, DD5, DD1) - Deck 6
3princessMommy (Joann, DH, DD6, DD4, DD16mo) - Deck 6
3PrincessMommy Friends (2ad, 3yo) - Deck 5
TinkRN (Tricia, DD9, DS7) - Deck 7

Possible:
stlkeeler (Linda)

[Ottes4]

Hey everybody!! I'm glad to see everybody checking in:cheer2:

I was just wondering about The Pirate Party...do they still have a theatre show that night, or is it the on deck party later?

Melissa

[MoSoccerMom]

The party is on the deck later. You have time to see the 2nd show or eat if you have late seating. They have a huge buffet with desserts. From what I remember, it is actually pretty late. I think the first year we went and my kids were a little younger they couldn't stay up that late. If you have little ones, you probably want to get a nap in that day so they can stay up!

[stlkeeler]

Here's the current FE list:

owensamo & owensjro (Amanda and Jim, DD6) - Deck 6
Michellepooh - (Michelle, DH, Ds3) Deck 6
Ottes4 (Melissa, DH Gene, DD5, DD1) - Deck 6
3princessMommy (Joann, DH, DD6, DD4, DD16mo) - Deck 6
3PrincessMommy Friends (2ad, 3yo) - Deck 5
TinkRN (Tricia, DD9, DS7) - Deck 7

Possible:
stlkeeler (Linda)

OK, I ordered a fish extender. I guess we can shop now. :yay: Just what I need - another reason to shop! We are Linda, Beth and Kayla, 6. Three generations. We're on deck 2.

[Ottes4]

Linda- Glad to see you joined the FE group, I'm sure your GD will have a blast. My DD will be turning 5 in June, and is really looking forward to delivering "surprises" to the "stockings" as she calls them.

Melissa:banana:

[Time4disney]

Hey everyone! I've been a little busy and haven't been on the boards lately and I'm just checking in...........it's hard to believe that we are close to a month away!! I'm glad to see that someone else is staying on deck 2. I thought for a moment that I would be the only one staying on that deck. Just to recap, this is our first disney cruise and our last cruise was 15 yrs. ago for our honeymoon, so needless to say, we are getting a little excited. :yay: :cool1:

[3DAN]

Me too,,,, just touching base. I have to go and see Mammaw tomorrow. Some days she seems like she is doing well and others I think we won't be going. It has me a little nervous about the cruise. I don't know if we will go if she doesn't go. The whole premise was to celebrate her 102nd birthday. I have figured out that there aren't really any other excursions that we will be doing with her at Nassau. Just the Atlantis aquaventure on the 3 day 2nd cruise.
Bill

[3princessMommy]

So I have completed the first of 3 international trips in the next month! Yeah!!!!!! :cool1: :cool1:

Two weeks home, then off to South Africa for a conference. Then 5 days and off to WDW! :woohoo: :woohoo:

Very happy to be home and connected once again. Now, let's see what do I need to do between now and then....:scared1: :eek: :scared1: :eek: :scared1:

Best to Mammaw Bill! Hope to meet her in June!

[bigAWL]

I'm glad to see that someone else is staying on deck 2. I thought for a moment that I would be the only one staying on that deck.

After (or during) the cruise, I want a report on the deck 2 cabins. we've already booked our cruise for 2009 (Magic 7-day Eastern with a stop in Tortola) and our reservations are on deck 2 - right under the galley for Lumiere's. I'm a little worried about noise.

[Time4disney]

After (or during) the cruise, I want a report on the deck 2 cabins. we've already booked our cruise for 2009 (Magic 7-day Eastern with a stop in Tortola) and our reservations are on deck 2 - right under the galley for Lumiere's. I'm a little worried about noise.


No problem......except we will be going to WDW afterwards for 5 nights so I won't be able to send the report until the following week. :mickeyjum

[3DAN]

So I have completed the first of 3 international trips in the next month! Yeah!!!!!! :cool1: :cool1:

Two weeks home, then off to South Africa for a conference. Then 5 days and off to WDW! :woohoo: :woohoo:

Very happy to be home and connected once again. Now, let's see what do I need to do between now and then....:scared1: :eek: :scared1: :eek: :scared1:

Best to Mammaw Bill! Hope to meet her in June!

Mammaw will be so tickled to meet everyone. I just hope that we make it. She looked a little better this evening. Guess what???? I went to her house today and found out that the toilet was overflowing flooding the first floor and draining down into the basement. Not too bad, though. It was a low flow and appears that I caught it early.
Bill

[Ottes4]

Bill- Looks like you have had a rough few weeks! I think the cruise will be a nice break for all of you... tell Mammaw hello!
Melissa

[TinkRN]

Bill- thoughts and prayers to Mammaw!

I went out today and purchased some gifts for the FE! I can't believe our cruise is only a little over a month away.

My son is so excited that the space shuttle is taking off and hopefully we will see it. We are staying at the Country Inn and Suites.

Have a great day!
Tricia

[stlkeeler]

Just checking in... 31 days until we leave... :yay: :dance3:

My DGD and I went shopping this past weekend for our FE. Boy, she wanted to buy EVERYTHING!! It was hard to tell her no to most things. But we did get a few. Hope everyone likes them - I've never done this before. My FE should have been made over the weekend and shipped on Monday so I should be getting it soon. I'm also glad we're not all lonely down on deck 2. I thought we were gonna be all alone... I need to be in the middle on the bottom so I don't get sick. :sick:

Bill, looking forward to meeting Mammaw. My gram was so special to me. She passed away when she was 94 and I still miss her (8 years later). Cherish those times with her... they go too fast.

[3DAN]

Hey guys,,, I had to drive to southern Indiana to pay to get the tree taken down for Mammaw. HUGE TREE!!!!!! $$$$$$$$$$$ She is weak and depressed. I just don't know what to expect. Only 30 days left!!!! She wants to go home and yet she can't. Two hours down and then two hours back.
Bill

[3princessMommy]

ONE MONTH TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :dance3: :banana: :cool1: :banana: :dance3:

ONE MONTH TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :dance3: :banana: :cool1: :banana: :dance3:

ONE MONTH TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :dance3: :banana: :cool1: :banana: :dance3:

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo::woohoo: :woohoo:

[Time4disney]

[QUOTE=stlkeeler;24833926]Just checking in... 31 days until we leave... :yay: :dance3:

I'm also glad we're not all lonely down on deck 2. I thought we were gonna be all alone... I need to be in the middle on the bottom so I don't get sick. :sick:


That's where my room is.........on deck 2 in the middle ............and I think we are on the starboard side. We might be neighbors! I also get motion sickness. I just bought some Bonine. I haven't tried it yet but I heard it works just as good as dramamine. The dramamine made me too drowsy when I took it 15 yrs. ago. My husband claims I took the less drowsy formula back then but I don't remember. When I read the package I noticed that dramamine causes marked drowsiness, and the less drowsy dramamine and the bonine claim to cause drowsiness...........but I don't know what the difference is between "marked drowsiness" and just plain "drowsiness". I am thinking maybe marked drowsiness is more drowsy than regular drowsiness........???????:confused3


Anyway, I 'd rather be drowsy than sick!!!!

[Ottes4]

On the count down:cheer2: :cheer2:


Can't wait!!!!

Melissa

[bigAWL]

Has everyone checked the stateroom report for their stateroom? You can find them at the link below. Not all rooms have reports. They seem to comment mostly on noise level.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/roomlist.cfm

After reading the reports, is anyone nervous about it?

Our's does not have a report, but I checked the one for the corresponding room on the other side of the ship, and it sounded fine. Actually, some complained about noise from the connecting room. But since my family will be using both connection rooms, I'll know who to blame for the noise.

[owensamo]

We're under the 30 day mark :banana:, so I thought I'd post an updated list of DISers on the cruise. Here's what I gleaned from the thread (since I couldn't find the list Jim had given me at one point):

jjatdw, DH, DS20, DD16, DS7
owensamo, owensjro - Amanda, Jim, DD6 Hannah, Grandma, Grandpa
E&BMom, Jestocost, RrCoAsTeR DD14, DD10.5
goingthedistance - Paul, DW Beckie, DD4 Alexis, DD1 Anastasia, DFiL Ken, DMiL Sue
tam012864, 10yo + friend & nephew 9
3princessMommy, bigAWL- Joann, Aaron, DD6 Caitlin, DD4 Alexandra, DD1 Grace
nextcruz - Carla, DH, DD14, DD10
MoSoccerMom, DH, DS11, DS8 + Friends (DH, DW, DS5)
TinkRN - Tricia, DH, DD9, DS7, MiL
Time4disney - Sherrie, DH
Namsupak, DF (Newlywed!)
epcotrulz- Dale & Jeff
stlkeeler- Linda, DD Beth, DGD6 Kayla, SiL Sheila, DGD9 Cameron, DGS8 Tyler
RRB (Randy)
Michellepooh - Michelle, DH, DS3.5
Myth-USA - Jeff, DW Jennifer, DS7 Drew
Sabrams9
MrsMombo5, DH, DS10, DD4
Ottes4 - Melissa, DH, DD5, DD1
3DAN, .:~*KMA*~:. - Bill, DW Angela, DS15 Billy, DD12 Kristen, Mammaw (102!!!)

20 groups - not bad! Please let me know if I missed anyone!

Here's the current Fish Extender list as well:

owensamo & owensjro (Amanda and Jim, DD6) - Deck 6
Michellepooh (Michelle, DH, DS3) - Deck 6
Ottes4 (Melissa, DH Gene, DD5, DD1) - Deck 6
3princessMommy (Joann, DH, DD6, DD4, DD16mo) - Deck 6
3PrincessMommy Friends (2ad, 3yo) - Deck 5
TinkRN (Tricia, DD9, DS7) - Deck 7
stlkeeler (Linda, Beth, Kayla 6) - Deck 2

Have we scheduled a meet yet? I'd love to pencil it into my itinerary.

Okay, back to packing and making door magnets! :rotfl:

Amanda

[owensjro]

Okay, back to packing and making door magnets! :rotfl:

Amanda

Oh great. She's started to pack. Guess I better buy some more clothes so I have something to wear over the next 30 days till we leave!! :rolleyes1

Jim

[E&BMom]

We're under the 30 day mark :banana:, so I thought I'd post an updated list of DISers on the cruise. Here's what I gleaned from the thread (since I couldn't find the list Jim had given me at one point):

jjatdw, DH, DS20, DD16, DS7
owensamo, owensjro - Amanda, Jim, DD6 Hannah, Grandma, Grandpa
E&BMom, Jestocost, RrCoAsTeR DD14, DS10.5
goingthedistance - Paul, DW Beckie, DD4 Alexis, DD1 Anastasia, DFiL Ken, DMiL Sue
tam012864, 10yo + friend & nephew 9
3princessMommy, bigAWL- Joann, Aaron, DD6 Caitlin, DD4 Alexandra, DD1 Grace
nextcruz - Carla, DH, DD14, DD10
MoSoccerMom, DH, DS11, DS8 + Friends (DH, DW, DS5)
TinkRN - Tricia, DH, DD9, DS7, MiL
Time4disney - Sherrie, DH
Namsupak, DF (Newlywed!)
epcotrulz- Dale & Jeff
stlkeeler- Linda, DD Beth, DGD6 Kayla, SiL Sheila, DGD9 Cameron, DGS8 Tyler
RRB (Randy)
Michellepooh - Michelle, DH, DS3.5
Myth-USA - Jeff, DW Jennifer, DS7 Drew
Sabrams9
MrsMombo5, DH, DS10, DD4
Ottes4 - Melissa, DH, DD5, DD1
3DAN, .:~*KMA*~:. - Bill, DW Angela, DS15 Billy, DD12 Kristen, Mammaw (102!!!)

20 groups - not bad! Please let me know if I missed anyone!

Here's the current Fish Extender list as well:

owensamo & owensjro (Amanda and Jim, DD6) - Deck 6
Michellepooh (Michelle, DH, DS3) - Deck 6
Ottes4 (Melissa, DH Gene, DD5, DD1) - Deck 6
3princessMommy (Joann, DH, DD6, DD4, DD16mo) - Deck 6
3PrincessMommy Friends (2ad, 3yo) - Deck 5
TinkRN (Tricia, DD9, DS7) - Deck 7
stlkeeler (Linda, Beth, Kayla 6) - Deck 2

Have we scheduled a meet yet? I'd love to pencil it into my itinerary.

Okay, back to packing and making door magnets! :rotfl:

Amanda

Thanks for doing this! Just made a quick change on ours...you had DD10.5 but it is a DS10.5. :goodvibes

[Ottes4]

Hey Amanda!

I thought that we were trying to meet around 3:15pm... I think it was posted a while back on this thread (I haven't gone back to look yet:confused3 )

Bill- How is Mammaw today?

Melissa:banana:

[Namsupak]

Just taking a quick peek at the list and I'm so excited to see that there are so many Dissers going! It's so crazy to see the word Newlyweds by our names! We can't wait! :goodvibes

[3princessMommy]

Hey Amanda!

I thought that we were trying to meet around 3:15pm... I think it was posted a while back on this thread (I haven't gone back to look yet:confused3 )

Bill- How is Mammaw today?

Melissa:banana:

Where? I'll tell our friends to meet us there - but the DIS Group will be a surprise!

Bill - How's Mammaw?

[stlkeeler]

:dance3: Guess what!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: Four weeks from RIGHT NOW (my time) I will be floating on the ocean, watching the show, on the way to the beach, leaving all my problems behind!! I am just too excited! Hope everyone has a good week.

[3DAN]

Hi everybody, I have been super busy. I just saw Mammaw today. She is in a nursing home to build up her strength. I am uncertain as to the chance of her going on the trip. I hope so, as I am out a ton of DVC points with no recovery if she doesn't . I think she will be coming with us. Right now, odds are, oh, maybe, 70:30 for. She seems depressed and this is affecting her appetite. I don't know about other factors, yet. Plan is to bring her up here to Indy at least the week before the cruise and get settled. Clothes , suitcases, and to assess her general medical condition. I can get her blood tested if I need to. Boy, am I tired. Mammaw's yard, my yard in southern Indiana, my yard here in Indy, the office, bills for Mammaw, bills for us, Drivers ed for Billy, school every day for the both of them( private school and we drive them there). Mammaw turns 102 on Saturday. We will be celebrating it on the ship. I don't know what day as of yet. (another decision) WAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! I NEED DANCING BANANAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Bill, the weary
Also, we will drive down to her on Sat to be with her on the actual birthday. They tell me that our Captain is Captain John on the Wonder.

[Michellepooh]

Just checking in - the cruise will be here before we know it!!! :cool1:

I've bought most of our fish extender gifts and placed an order for the actual extender, so I think I'm all set with that.

Bill- hope Mammaw is feeling better each day!

[3DAN]

They tell me that Mammaw is getting stronger. I haven't spoken with the therapist , yet. 102 in four days. :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
Bill

[emtee63]

We will be there too! Myself, DW, DD(16), & DD(6). This will be our first DCL cruise but our 3rd overall cruise.pirate:

[owensjro]

We will be there too! Myself, DW, DD(16), & DD(6). This will be our first DCL cruise but our 3rd overall cruise.pirate:

Welcome aboard. Our DD is 6 as well. She's looking forward to meeting lots of new friends on this cruise!

Jim

[owensjro]

Ok, I'm not officially ready to go on vacation. Our cruise docs just arrived. :)

Now to start packing!!

Jim

[3princessMommy]

Cruise docs!!! Really?

Maybe ours will actually arrive before we leave then. :woohoo: :woohoo: It normally takes mail two weeks longer to reach us from the States. We're leaving here on May 24, so maybe we'll get lucky!

emtee63: We have a DD6 too! Sounds like the Club will have its hands full!:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Myth-USA]

We received our docs yesterday!! :cool1:

[stlkeeler]

emtee63-I have a DGD6 going with me, too. Sounds like there will be an abundance of 6 year olds! Girls! Oh, my! Mine is SUCH a drama queen! :love:

People are getting cruise docs already? :woohoo: :woohoo: I guess I'll have to wait some as I booked from AAA. I get them from them, right?

Hope everyone has a good weekend. It's been overcast and rainy here. I'll be so glad to get to the beach (twice) in some SUN! I am so tired of all the rain we have been getting. More in the forcast for today and tomorrow, too. YUCK!

[Myth-USA]

I booked with Small World. My docs came directly from Disney.

P.S. I have a DS7.

[owensamo]

emtee63-I have a DGD6 going with me, too. Sounds like there will be an abundance of 6 year olds! Girls! Oh, my! Mine is SUCH a drama queen! :love:

Aren't all 6 year old girls drama queens? Ours is quite the little actress as well!

People are getting cruise docs already? :woohoo: :woohoo: I guess I'll have to wait some as I booked from AAA. I get them from them, right?

We're booked through Small World, and our docs came from DCL. I don't know if there are TAs that they send the docs to instead, though - I suppose it depends on the deal they have with DCL.

Hope everyone has a good weekend. It's been overcast and rainy here. I'll be so glad to get to the beach (twice) in some SUN! I am so tired of all the rain we have been getting. More in the forcast for today and tomorrow, too. YUCK!

We had marble-sized (or bigger) hail last night!! We're supposed to have severe thunderstorms tomorrow. We've basically had 1.5 good weekends out of the last 2 months - every other weekend it's been cold and rainy! I am so looking forward to the islands, the warmth, and the sun!

Of course, with my luck, it'll pour throughout the whole cruise!!! :rotfl2:

Amanda

[3princessMommy]

Happy Mother's Day DisMoms!!!!!! :goodvibes :hug:

DH got me a CC cabana massage!!! :cool1: :worship:

Three weeks from today!!!!! :cloud9: :woohoo:

[Myth-USA]

Anybody got res. for Palo?
Dinner, brunch or both?

We are going for dinner 7pm day three and brunch 10:30 am on day four.
We haven't had a meal (quiet) in so long, we've forgotten what it's like.
(Besides DS7 going with us, we have a DS3 staying with Granny!:banana: )

[TinkRN]

Yeah! We got our cruise docs!

Myth USA- I have a DS7, too!

I am off to search for packing lists.

[Myth-USA]

Looks like we are "neighbors" (FL - GA) lol.

I am sure our boys will be playing w/each other in the Club.

[Michellepooh]

My cruise documents just arrived - WooHoo! Cruise time is coming very quickly - better start packing! :cool1:

[stlkeeler]

Picked up my docs this AM from AAA. :yay: :yay: They called, said they received them yesterday, so I went right over! I am so excited! Now, I'm not sure I'm going to have enought time to do everything I want to do. Guess some things will not get made. But I did get my fish extender and it is SO CUTE! She did a very good job.

Have a good week everyone!

[Time4disney]

I got my documents yesterday. I was expecting it to come in the mail but UPS delivered them.

Okay, I just need to make sure that all I need to bring in order to board the ship are the documents, our passports and drivers license.............am I missing anything else that will keep me from boarding the ship? I completed the on-line check in..............I just need to print it out and remember to pack it.

[owensjro]

I got my documents yesterday. I was expecting it to come in the mail but UPS delivered them.

Okay, I just need to make sure that all I need to bring in order to board the ship are the documents, our passports and drivers license.............am I missing anything else that will keep me from boarding the ship? I completed the on-line check in..............I just need to print it out and remember to pack it.

The only thing that will keep you from boarding is your photo id/passport. You actually don't need any of the cruise docs as you can fill them all out once at port. But, if you print them out and bring them (the important one being the charge authorization form) it saves time in line.

Jim

[Michellepooh]

I'm getting so excited!!! We are leaving in just over 2 weeks (we're arriving at WDW on 5/30). I really need to get cracking on my packing!!! Time to try on all of the summer maternity stuff to see what fits!

:banana: :banana: :banana:

[TinkRN]

Bill- How is Mammaw? Hope she is doing well.

I have my fish extender gifts ready!!!

Can't wait to meet you all! (did we ever say when/where we are meeting?)

Tricia

[jazzbran]

:cool1: Hello everyone,

Let me introduce ourselves.We're a family of 4.

Jackie (Mom)
William (Dad)
Jasmine (DD) age 19
Brandi (DD) age 16

We have been on 5 - 7 day cruises with Disney but this is our 1st 4 day.

Are there any college students going?

My daughters have always been together either in the Oceaneer's Lab or Stack. My nineteen year old placed a post on the college board but so far no one is cruising. Hopefully, she'll have better luck on this board.

Well, 2 weeks left and we're counting down. It's time to try-on the dreaded clothes this weekend. Hopefully they're fit. See everyone soon.

Jackie:banana:

[stichlover87]

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[Ottes4]

Hey everybody!

Can't wait to meet soon...have we decided on a place and time yet?

How does the FE work, do we use room #'s or do we just walk up and down the halls based on th deck #'s that we already have?

:) Melissa

[owensjro]

Hey everybody!

Can't wait to meet soon...have we decided on a place and time yet?

How does the FE work, do we use room #'s or do we just walk up and down the halls based on th deck #'s that we already have?

:) Melissa

On our last cruise we had a list of everyone who had one and their stateroom numbers, but in the end I think we just walked up and down looking for them :)

It's fun wandering the halls looking at the door decorations and trying to find extenders.

Jim

[Ottes4]

Sounds good! Thanks

[3DAN]

Hi everybody,,, Yes, It's me, Bill. Mammaw, I think, is doing better. (NO JINX) I think we are going to make it okay. We will be getting her about the 24 or possibly on the 26, Memorial day. I hear that she is telling everybody that the cruise is coming up and she is very excited. Especially about the food. She got to go to the optometrist the other day. She has a bad right cataract. They imply that the surgeon won't consider doing it before the cruise. I'll call them and see if it is possible or reasonable. I'll try to post some more. How are you guys getting to the port? We are arriving at 11:30 at night on Saturday and staying at the Radisson at the port. I was thinking about a limo. What do you think? I've used two of them in the past. They always seem to be a little crowded despite advance knowledge of the people and cases.
Bill ...................... AND NOW
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[owensjro]

We are arriving Saturday around 7:30pm and are staying at the Hampton Inn near the airport. We rented a car and are driving in Sunday morning. Wish we could have gotten in a couple of hours earlier to see the shuttle launch, but my daughter has a dance recital Saturday.

My mom apparently broke her foot yesterday. She's going in for x-rays today and the doctor is going to fit her with a boot. She's very disappointed since she loves the ocean and was looking forward to swimming at CC twice this time.

Jim

[TinkRN]

Bill- Glad to here the news on Mammaw.

We are staying at the Country Inn and Suites. We will most likely leave the car there and take the shuttle over. After the cruise we are going to Vero Beach for a few days. :banana:

BTW.. Party city has glow sticks on sale for $0.69. I bought a few they have 4 different colors.

Tricia

[Time4disney]

We will be driving from New Orleans Saturday morning and spending the night in Lake City. I figured if we were on the road by 8:00 am Sunday morning we should get to the port around 11:30.:banana:

[disnyfan89]

Hey everyone what's up! I know I'm joining in a little late but I just found out I would be going on this cruise for my Graduation! :cool1: It was a last minute thing as we were originally going to Disneyland until the airline we were flying (skybus) went belly up. :sad1: But I am very excited as this will be my first time cursing on the Wonder! The best part is we will be staying on the ship for the three day making this my first back to back cruise! :banana: :woohoo:

Just some quick background info for ya guys. I have been on two seven day cruises, once around 2004 and then another for my 17th birthday in 2006. I will be cruising with my Mom and Dad as this is their Graduation gift to me! Don't I have the greatest parents! :thanks: They have been on more cruises than I can remeber with my Mom cruising the most out of my entire family! Fun fact for you guys: Next time your on the Magic you can see my family in the audience for the pretapped performance of "Twice Charmed" that plays in the staterooms. We are also in the new updated Disney Cruise Line travel channel special.

For the four night it will be just me and my Mom and were staying on Deck two in an inside stateroom as that was all that was available at the time we booked! Currently we are just taking it easy as the only thing we have planned is the Brunch at Palo which I'm super excited about as this is my first time cruising as an "adult". :cool1: :rotfl2:

We are then being joined by my Father for the three night and we have booked Palo for our first night and the catamaran snorkeling excursion on Nassua. :cool1: For this leg we got lucky and are staying on Deck 7 with a veranda and we think we got super lucky becuase they put us in a hadicap room (no idea why) thats all the way in the rear of the ship that appears to have an extra big veranda! :cool1:

I'm super excited about this cruise (More than I am about my Graduation on the 31st!) and can't wait to meet you all.

Only 15 more days :cool1: :banana: :banana: :banana: :cool1:

[Myth-USA]

disnyfan89:

Sounds like you have great parents!

Congrats on your graduation!

What part of Florida are you from?
I'm in Jax (Orange Park actually).:cool1:
This is our 1st Disney Cruise (but 4th Cruise).

[disnyfan89]

We live just 15min from Disney World. Im very lucky to be so close to the magic! We live in Loughman to be exact but most people have never heard of us and most maps we dont even exsist. Its a very small place, blink and you've driven right through it.

[disnyfan89]

Only two weeks until we be cruising in paradise!:beach:

Anyone else EXCITED?
:jumping1:

[Ottes4]

Bill- glad to hear Mammaw will be joining us:thumbsup2

We are also staying at the Radisson at the port... we are coming in to MCO at 5pm then we hired Happy Limo to bring us in.

No posting yet on a meeting for Sunday?????

Only 2 weeks to go:banana: :banana: :banana:

[owensamo]

No posting yet on a meeting for Sunday?????

I have down 3:15 on Sunday, but not sure where. Should we plan for Deck 9 or 10 in case of good weather, and the Promenade Lounge if it's raining?

Amanda

[Myth-USA]

I have down 3:15 on Sunday, but not sure where. Should we plan for Deck 9 or 10 in case of good weather, and the Promenade Lounge if it's raining?

Amanda

Bite your tongue. It will NOT be raining. This is the SUNSHINE state!::yes::