June 1, 2008 7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise All Aboard is now back on Land

[wltdsnyfan]

Just booked mine and one else on the ship with me? It is me, DH and DS
Did mine through DVC! Any one else on this cruise that did that.

June 1, 2008 Mexican Riviera Cruise Cast of Characters On Board

wltdsnyfan - DH, DW, DS
ljml - DM, DS10, DD8,Dgram
MarieH. - DH, DW, DS9, DS6, DS4, DS2
Mendoza5 - DH, DW, DMom, DS7, DD5, DD3
slg - DH, DW, DS12, DS9, dS6
Ju Ju Bean - DH, DW, DD8, DS5
Huerita - dgram; dgd4
sandysplayhouse - DH. DW, DS
enchantedplayroom - DW, DGM, DD1
calpacagal - DW, DH, DD11, DD9, DS7, DD3
SplashMountainManiac - DH, DW, DS
Clboer - 14 Family and Friends
KCARL021 -
tinksnow - DW, DH, DS5, DD7, DD9
roxiw934 - DM, DS
dizzi - DW, DH, DS15, DD11
ADCOHA - DH, DW, DD8, DS6; DD3
OH6
JRBELLE - DH, DW DD18, Dmom
suellennapa - DM, DGAM, DD24, DS19, DD18
CMwishes - Dw, DH, DD8, MIL, FIL

DIS MEET Goofeys Galley by the Mickey Pool (Deck 9) 10:00AM June 2, 2008
Things to remember to bring and or happening at the meet:
*Post Cards for Adults (From your state and with your info on it)

**Post Cards for Kids

DIS Fun Going on during the Cruise
*Mickey door Tag: To be put on the list to play this PM sandysplayhouse with your name and room number. She has offered to compile a list and hand it out at the meet. thanks Sandy

**Scrapbook Exchange - Paper, stickers, emblishments like clips, buttons, yarn, ribbon, and some really cool things that were especially made by the scrapper for our cruise for scrapbooking. I tell you, some people are VERY talented (not me) but we had fun chatting and looking at other peoples pages and got lots of ideas from everyone. You bring 5 you take 5 etc.

*Fish Extenders – We will be putting little things in them through out the cruise. Like, Paper, Pencils, stickers, etc. To do this we can use the list that Sandy will compile for the Mickey door magnet.

Fish Extender Gifts - This can be EVERY day or you pick a day to distribute all your gifts. There really is no set rule for gift-giving, it is up to you as to what and how much you want to give... each to their own accord. Right now there are not many DISers that have signed up so the roster is quite small... so we could do it everyday... if there are many more that sign up, then we could do it all on one day and just lump our gifts in the Extenders on whatever day you choose. Bear in mind that it is a lot of fun to find something in your extender EVERY day.

[wltdsnyfan]

:boat: Bump party:

[wltdsnyfan]

BumP!Bump!

[wltdsnyfan]

Looks like I may be the only family on the Margic;)

[wltdsnyfan]

:dance3: BUMP :dance3:

[ljml]

I just booked my cruise this evening-for myself and DS (9) and DD (7)-they don't know yet. I will suprise them soon! This is our 2nd cruise-our first was the 1st double dip cruise in May 2006. I will miss Castaway Cay! But I am excited to cruise the Pacific!

I was disappointed that the 2nd seating is already booked up-my DD did not do well with second seating last year.

Have a great evening!:)

[wltdsnyfan]

I just booked my cruise this evening-for myself and DS (9) and DD (7)-they don't know yet. I will suprise them soon! This is our 2nd cruise-our first was the 1st double dip cruise in May 2006. I will miss Castaway Cay! But I am excited to cruise the Pacific!

I was disappointed that the 2nd seating is already booked up-my DD did not do well with second seating last year.

Have a great evening!:)

Glad you could join us. Now We have someone to share the ship with. What a suprise for your DS and DD.

[wltdsnyfan]

:yay: Bump:yay: bump:yay:

[wltdsnyfan]

OK DO me and ljmlhave the Magice to are selves?;)

[wltdsnyfan]

Got the call from DVC today, but it was to late when I got home to call. I will call tomorrow and see how many points it is going to cost.

[MarieH.]

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[wltdsnyfan]

Hello,I'm new here and I just booked our very first DC! We are very excited!:yay:
Welcome! If you ask me you will not be disapointed. This will be are 4th cruise.:thumbsup2

[MarieH.]

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[wltdsnyfan]

I have always booked through DCL. I know if you go on the regular discussion part of DCL forum you will see allot of people use them. I have heard nothing but good things about them. My son will be with us but he is going to be 22 by the time we take the cruise. He loves Disney. We cancelled a trip to SSR for July of this year because he cannot go.
This is the first time I have used Disney Vacation Club to book a cruise. For me the amount was the same as booking through DCL. We joined DVC on are last cruise in 2006.:boat:
You have your hands full with boys that age. But I do love that age. I will tell you thought they grow up before you know it. I don’t know were the time has gone with mine. I only have one.;)

[MarieH.]

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[wltdsnyfan]

Maria, I agree 500.00 is a good amount of money. It will pay for your tips. We had 200.00 the last time and I loved it. We are in a Cat 6. What cat. are you in? I also do not blame you for checking things out before you switch. Better safe then sorry.

[wltdsnyfan]

:dance3: Just wanted to let you know that I edited the first post. I put the screen names and the people that will be with them. I figure there are 3 families going and this is a start.:boat:

It will be here before we know it

[MarieH.]

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[wltdsnyfan]

Cat. 7,I wanted to have some kind of verandah and 7 was the cheapest. We had to get 2 rooms cause there's 6 of us so that made it even more expensive but it's ok, I know it will all be worth it. I am so glad I found this board, it helps control my excitement! My husband is probably sick of me talking about all the info I've read and it's a over a year away:cutie:

I am on this board all the time. So talk to me any time you want. I know I drive my husband nuts with this. Yes, in my option it is well worth it. On are first cruise we had a window, then on are 2nd and 3rd we had a balcony. I can not go back now. I love going out there when we are at sea and just sitting there. Also, at night. It is very relaxing. We try to cruise every two years.

We started out on a 3day then went to a 4day and then a 7 day. Now I can't go back.

[MarieH.]

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[wltdsnyfan]

Thanks for the link. I am going to try it now.
I want to fly in the night before because you just do not know with LAX.
This time instead of booking another cruise we joined DVC. They have some grat deals when you are on board.
Have a Good night.;)

[wltdsnyfan]

:cool1: Well I did it last night! Used my points to finalize the Crusie:dance3: for 2 of the three adults.:banana: Only had to pay for the 3rd person. Now I just have to wait for the date.;)

[wltdsnyfan]

:dance3: Bump :woohoo: Bump:dance3:

[wltdsnyfan]

bump!!Bump!!

[wltdsnyfan]

:cool1: Bump:cool1: Buemp

[wltdsnyfan]

:boat: Any one else joing us?:beach:

[Mendoza5]

I am new here, just registered. But I have been reading the boards obsessively. this is our first Disney Cruise, we are in CA and now that it is back on the West Coast i told my husband that we HAVE to go. It is me, my husband, our 3 kids, and my mother. Our kids will be 7, 5 and 3 at the time of the cruise. I know you are supposed to post DH, DS, DD, DD. but I'm still a newie, so I'll just leave it as is. ;)

[wltdsnyfan]

I am new here, just registered. But I have been reading the boards obsessively. this is our first Disney Cruise, we are in CA and now that it is back on the West Coast i told my husband that we HAVE to go. It is me, my husband, our 3 kids, and my mother. Our kids will be 7, 5 and 3 at the time of the cruise. I know you are supposed to post DH, DS, DD, DD. but I'm still a newie, so I'll just leave it as is. ;)


:welcome:

In my opinion you will not be disappointed! This isare4th. First west cost one. I love any thing to do with Disney.

I added you family to the top of the thread on the first page.

[slg]

Just came back from our 2nd cruise, Eastern, and booked our third on this route. We're from Victoria, so it will be that much more convenient! Its about $1100 more, but I figure we'll save that in airfare.

We're on deck 6, cat. 11, 2 rooms as we're a family of 5. Its worked for us (kids in one room), but I wouldn't mind an upgrade!

So its me, DH (both 44 at time of sailing), and 3 boys, Nicholas 12, Aidan 9 and Jaren 6.

I'm glad to join the group!

Anyone planning on going to DL first? I've been trying to figure out what the rates might be but no such luck.

The tranfers will be $59 return.

I'm already excited and I just got back on Sunday.

Call me crazy!

[wltdsnyfan]

:welcome: I know what you mean! We try and cruise every other year. We are on Deck 6 to in a cat 6. :wizard: for an upgrade. We are trying to decide if we are going to come in before to to go to Disney Land. We went there about 6 years age. I like WDW the best. We also can not decide about transers. We checked into limos and they come out about he same. I also send DCL an e mail. I wanted to know if they have an arangement with a hotel like in FL of you stay at the Hyat. I am waiting for an answer.

I have also added your name to the list.

[Ju Ju Bean]

We have been booked on this cruise for a while and I'm glad to see we are not alone!! This is our first Mexican Riviera and there are four of us-me, DH, DD 8, DS 5 at the time of the cruise. We are planning to visit DL either before or after (I mean you just have to right?) since we have never been.

I can't believe we have just over a year to wait. We are going to WDW in two weeks so hopefully that will help the time pass by quicker. :goodvibes

[wltdsnyfan]

Ju Ju Bean: Welcome:cheer2: Have fun in in WDW. My son plays collage ball and they may go to Disney for the tournment they have out there in February 2008. SO I am keeping my fingers crossed that this is true.

I have dded you to the cast in the first pose.

[sandysplayhouse]

:cool1: Looks like we will be joining y'all on this cruise... We are booking in the morning... Once I do, I'll post our information. Glad to see there are others on here...
So far, we are myself... Sandy... my DH..Joe, my DS... Trae

[Huerita]

:banana:
I'm so excited! We're going too!!!! This will be our first Disney Cruise pirate: I'll have to learn all the lingo I see. It will be my DG (dear granddaughter) Kailani who will be 4 at the time of sailing and myself, Cindy
WHOO HOO:cheer2:

[sandysplayhouse]

:sad1: I keep forgetting about the time difference... :sad2: :boat:
I'm on the West Coast and I forget that DVC is on East Coast time so by the time I called to book our rooms, guess what.. too late, call back tomorrow. :furious: So again, I missed getting my reservation... I know there are plenty of rooms available, but it is frustrating to have to wait.. now that I have decided to go on THIS cruise, I want my reservation number. LOL... So tomorrow MORNING I'm setting my alarm so I can call DVC while they are still open.
Wish me luck.

[EnchantedPlayroom]

We're coming too! This will be our 3rd cruise. We were on the very FIRST West Coast cruise 2 years ago. It was our 2nd wedding anniversary. Then in '06 we were on the first 10 night Caribbean Cruise and I was about 6 weeks pregnant. DH had just returned home from Iraq. Now on this cruise our DD will be just over 1. So exciting. And once again...DH will just be getting home from Iraq when we sail. He hasn't left yet and we are not looking forward to that. We're waiting for Sandysplayhouse (DM) to book tomorrow so we can book together.

This is a picture of our entire party on the sail away party in 2005 that some Disser took from the dock. They posted it on the boards with the caption "Who are these crazy people???" LMBO

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y241/EnchantedPlayroom/1-Sail_Away_Crazies.jpg

[wltdsnyfan]

:welcome: Everyone!!I just got home from a business trip. I will put all the names on tomorrow. I am getting so excited and more and more are joining.

[sandysplayhouse]

pixiedust:Woo-Hoooo, FINALLY! :cheer2:party::banana::cool1::rockband::dancer:
I got thru to DVC and booked our reservations! Room #'s 6307 and 6309.... SandysPlayhouse & EnchantedPlayroom
NOT exactly what I wanted but all they could find close together that was not on Deck 1...
And EVEN BETTER, I was able to book totally on points and have points left over! :cool1:
Apparently Early Dining is full, so we have Late Dining.. bummer :sad2:

Now... to plan the fun stuff...
Who is up for Door Tag and Fish Extenders?

[Huerita]

party:
I'm so excited!:cheer2: :cheer2: We just got our reservations for room # 6323! :cloud9: I can hardly wait:cheer2: :dancer: Late dining was the only choice. Oh well, we're on vacation!!!

[EnchantedPlayroom]

party:
I'm so excited!:cheer2: :cheer2: We just got our reservations for room # 6323! :cloud9: I can hardly wait:cheer2: :dancer: Late dining was the only choice. Oh well, we're on vacation!!!

Hi guys!! LOL, looks like you'll be close to us/ Can't believe you're actually gonna make it this time. :cutie:

[wltdsnyfan]

Hello!
Glad you were able to get your resurvations sandysplayhouse and enchantedplayroom.
I added your to the list. If by chance I put something wrong let me know I will correct it.
We are at the 2nd seathing to. We waitlisted for the first.
Who is up for Door Tag and Fish Extenders? that sounds great. I know what the Fish Extenders is but what do you do with door tag?
Also, we have to pland for the DIS meet.
Take care everyone.

[Huerita]

Just a quick change please.....DGD will be 4 at the time of cruising, not 6...Thanks.

[wltdsnyfan]

Just a quick change please.....DGD will be 4 at the time of cruising, not 6...Thanks.

Done!

Have a good weekend
:surfweb:

[EnchantedPlayroom]

About Door Tag...
Someone... (me) puts a cute Mickey shaped "tag" on your door... it stays on your door for a few hours then you place it on another DIS'ers door... there is a list that goes with the tag that you add your room number/name to so that we don't double tag a door

I can not believe there is so little traffic on this thread when the ship is suppose to be almost sold out... Can there possibly be another thread? I have searched but can't find another... Where is everyone? :confused: :confused3 :sad2:

BTW...This is Sandy posting from Brandy's house. :surfweb:

[wltdsnyfan]

About Door Tag...
Someone... (me) puts a cute Mickey shaped "tag" on your door... it stays on your door for a few hours then you place it on another DIS'ers door... there is a list that goes with the tag that you add your room number/name to so that we don't double tag a door

I can not believe there is so little traffic on this thread when the ship is suppose to be almost sold out... Can there possibly be another thread? I have searched but can't find another... Where is everyone? :confused: :confused3 :sad2:

BTW...This is Sandy posting from Brandy's house. :surfweb:

I thought that maybe that is what it was! Sounds like fun.

I did not know that the ship was almose sold out. I keep checking DCL and there are still rooms.

I am always on this thris thread. I did not find one either that is why I started this one. I did the one for are cruise in 2006 and that one is still gooing. We try and go ever other year.

I tryed to get on last night but I got a blank screen.

I was not on all day because my son moved into an apartment ofr his senior year in college (next year) and we moved everyting from the dorm. Then he decied to move into a building on the 4th floor with no elivator. It was fun. Oh well what are you going to do.

Maybe more and more people will join. I noticed that in the last two week we have had a fer.

Later
flo
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[sandysplayhouse]

:surfweb: Good Morning Everyone!

Just checking in.... I hope everyone had a great weekend. :beach:

DH spent the entire weekend in the yard.. he has a project going and it is taking up all his time...
but I don't mind as I spent the entire weekend at Brandy's house squishing up the granddaughter...
I didn't get one thing done at my house and I don't regret it as I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Lily.:love:

[wltdsnyfan]

Sandy,
Sounds like you had the best weekend just being with your grand-daughter.
At least next week is a 4 day work week.

flo
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[EnchantedPlayroom]

So are we all wearing lime green on sail away day?? :thumbsup2 :grouphug:

[wltdsnyfan]

So are we all wearing lime green on sail away day?? :thumbsup2 :grouphug:
Your daughter is soooooooo cute!

I will were a lime green braclet and a white T ****e with lime green. But if I were a lime green t shirt I am afraid my top will look bigger then it is. :rotfl2:
That is jsut me but more power to any one that wants to.:thumbsup2

[slg]

Lime Green? That's so funny! That's the colour we wore on my Eastern Cruise April 28, 2007 and my Western Cruise May 6, 2006.

Is that the general Dis colour?

[EnchantedPlayroom]

Lime Green? That's so funny! That's the colour we wore on my Eastern Cruise April 28, 2007 and my Western Cruise May 6, 2006.

Is that the general Dis colour?

Yes. Something I've always done before also is we all go into Home Depot and get one of the "Alien Green" Disney Paint swatches (in the shape of a Mickey Head) and you write your name on it and turn it into a name badge for sail away.

Know what I'm talking about?? :banana:

[EnchantedPlayroom]

Your daughter is soooooooo cute!

Thank you!! :hug:

[Huerita]

Hi Brandy,:wave2:
Just got back from helping your mom & dad plant the front yard. Count us in on everything.:thumbsup2 This will be our first Disney cruise, but we're game for all the fun.:banana: Cindy

[wltdsnyfan]

If you guys want I can add to the top of the thread what we are doing and when the DIS meet would be. Or we can wait till it gets closer. I would think about 3:00? that should give us plenty of time. This is how I did it for are last cruise. Let me know what you think.

DIS Meet Promenade at 3:00- July 29th . See below for Items being brought to DIS MEET
Wltdsnyfan-- DW, DH, DS20
njDISNEYnut-- Group of 19
KyMattDisney-- DW38, DH39, DS11, DS6
- DSIS39, DBIL43, DNEPHEW11, DNIECE9 DNIECE6
- DMOM64, DDAD66
marcij-- DW39, DH46, DS10, DS7
jmatias -- DH, DW, DS10, DS8, DD2
margaritaville buoy -- DH, DW, DD10, DD7
MrsJobba1-- DH, DW
kennygee -- DH, DW, DD7, DS9, DMIL, DBIL, DNEPHEW
monorail express -- group of 20
PalmsNSand-- DH, DW, DS15, DD12
kindergartenmom -- dw 38 dh 47 ds 11 dd 9 dd 6 dfriend 39
lilrhodecruisers -- DH, DW, DD5
tomspixie -- DW, DH, DD14, DFriend15;DS12, DS10
shanna -- DW30, DH30, DS5
njmom23grls -- Dmom, DD7, DD12
suzcruise - Dmom, DD11, DS11, DD8
Korea Ears -- DH, DW
nextcruz -- DW, DH, DD8; DD12
Xtopolinax3ac
goofylover -- DW37, DH40, DS9, DS7
momtravels -- DW, DH, DS12
hojolo -- DH, DW, DD12, DD10.5, DD8, DD6, DD6

DIS Meet Promenade at 3:00- July 29th .

Tomspixie - Tom, Tif, Abby, Tine, Iain, Alec
Wltdsnyfan - Flo, Dan, Steven
Jmatias: Jen, John, Jonathan (10) Justin (8) Jaclyn (2 1/2)
marcij - Marci, Randy, Andrew (10) and Jake (7)
nextcruz - Carla, DH Jeff, DD - Ansley 12, DD Addison 8.
Mrsjobba1 - Helen and Dave
njmom23grls - Lisa, Emily (12), & Rachael (7)
goofylover - Dan, Valerie, Nicholas (9) and Nolan (7)

DIS Meet Promenade at 3:00- July 29th . See below for Items being brought to DIS MEET

JAMANTIS - Shell Leis & Pens
MARCIJ - Braclets (for who asked for them) & Postcards & Surprise
WLTDSNYFAN - Monogram Pens (Cruise ), Paper tablet & Surprise for kids
MRSJOBBA1 - Postcards & Minni Bubbly Choclate
TOMSPIXIE - Microwave popcorn
njmom23gls - Pirate bands,stickers, and tastycakes
goofylover - orange glow sticks and See's candy suckers
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[wltdsnyfan]

:dance3: Bump:dance3:

[wltdsnyfan]

:surfweb: Morning everyone! Have a Happy and Safe Memorial Day Weekend! :wizard: I am so looking forward to a three day weekend and a 4 day work week.:woohoo:

Take Care
Flo
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[wltdsnyfan]

:cool1: Bump:yay: Bump

[wltdsnyfan]

Sandy,
Ok now that the cruise is only 12 months out:woohoo: I am realy getting excited. You had mentioned Door tag and the Fish Extenders. Tell me what you usually put on the door (how many would you need) and also the Fish extenders (what would we put). Also, would this be every day? I can stat to look for things now. I am a planer (sorry). This is so exciting.:yay:
Thanks
Flo

[sandysplayhouse]

Hi Flo...
Yes, sorry, I've been distracted and away from the boards...

Door Tag ...we use a Mickey Shaped magnet and write the word "tag" on it... usually just one is enough... but just in case Dora's friend "Swiper" is on board, perhaps there should be 2... the list and the extra tag will be in a baggy that is also stuck to the door and as soon as one finds the tag on the door, you write your door number on the list and try to put it on someone else's door so that everyone can get tagged, this being a short cruise, if someone keeps the tag for a whole day, not everyone will get tagged. OR... instead of a list, we can put a cruise roster in the baggy an just scratch your stateroom off the roster when you get tagged.
Cruise Roster ...I volunteer for this.... I will keep a roster of everyone and their room numbers and will hand this out during our onboard PreSail-Away meet... how's 3pm?... I suggest we meet on deck 9 by Scoops... that way the kiddos and grown-ups can have ice cream while everyone chats.
The roster helps you with door tag and the fish extender gifts... otherwise you don't know who you are tagging or gifting...
Fish Extenders...
hummmm,...... lets see...
www.orientaltrading.com (http://www.orientaltrading.com) and your local $1 store has a plethora of goodies.
Usually we give and we get stickers, pencils, pens, buttons, magnets, scrapbook supplies, post cards, CD's, necklaces, anteana balls, rings, scarves, eye patches, ear-rings, most items are cruise or pirate related or Disney themed, a few things are not. These things are distributed though out the cruise so that each day you have surprises on your door or fish extender.
Pirate Night
Is everyone dressing up for Pirate Night...
This is SUCH a fun day, dinner, night... Our family goes all out... we dress up, put on tattoos and eye patches, hooks and ear rings... and of course we have to say Arghhhh to everything... so in true Pirate fashion
ARRRRRRGHHHHH you dressing up for Pirate Night?

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y241/EnchantedPlayroom/PirateFamily.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y241/EnchantedPlayroom/PirateDad.jpg

[wltdsnyfan]

Hi Flo...
Yes, sorry, I've been distracted and away from the boards...
That is ok! I just though everyone changed there dates.

Door Tag ...we use a Mickey Shaped magnet and write the word "tag" on it... usually just one is enough... but just in case Dora's friend "Swiper" is on board, perhaps there should be 2... the list and the extra tag will be in a baggy that is also stuck to the door and as soon as one finds the tag on the door, you write your door number on the list and try to put it on someone else's door so that everyone can get tagged, this being a short cruise, if someone keeps the tag for a whole day, not everyone will get tagged. OR... instead of a list, we can put a cruise roster in the baggy an just scratch your stateroom off the roster when you get tagged. Sounds like fun! Do we have a Mickey Ear?>Cruise Roster ...I volunteer for this.... I will keep a roster of everyone and their room numbers and will hand this out during our onboard PreSail-Away meet... how's 3pm?... I suggest we meet on deck 9 by Scoops... that way the kiddos and grown-ups can have ice cream while everyone chats.
Schoops and 3pm is fine. I will add to the beginning.
The roster helps you with door tag and the fish extender gifts... otherwise you don't know who you are tagging or gifting...
Thanks for keeping up the roster, I will e mail you my room number. Don't like putting that on a public board.
Fish Extenders...
hummmm,...... lets see...
www.orientaltrading.com (http://www.orientaltrading.com) and your local $1 store has a plethora of goodies.
Usually we give and we get stickers, pencils, pens, buttons, magnets, scrapbook supplies, post cards, CD's, necklaces, anteana balls, rings, scarves, eye patches, ear-rings, most items are cruise or pirate related or Disney themed, a few things are not. These things are distributed though out the cruise so that each day you have surprises on your door or fish extender.
I like that Ieda. When I saw orieltaltrading I started to laugh. I am always buying from them. I love them. I can start now with the $$ store and then look at them.
Pirate Night
Is everyone dressing up for Pirate Night...
I don't have any pirate clothes. Love your picture. What I do do is go to orieltal trading and buy things to wear. I may also buy some t shirts from disney.com. They have some on sale right now.
This is SUCH a fun day, dinner, night... Our family goes all out... we dress up, put on tattoos and eye patches, hooks and ear rings... and of course we have to say Arghhhh to everything... so in true Pirate fashion
ARRRRRRGHHHHH you dressing up for Pirate Night?

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y241/EnchantedPlayroom/PirateFamily.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y241/EnchantedPlayroom/PirateDad.jpg


I am getting so excited I can not wait. Put mine in blue under yous Sandy.
take care
Flo
:cheer2:

[calpacagal]

We'll be there too! It will be me and dh and our 4 kids, 10dd, 8dd, 6ds and 3dd. This will be our 2nd cruise and we are so excited. We'll be travelling with my husband's brother and wife and another brother as well.

I can't believe it's almost exactly a year away!!!! My BIL thinks I'm so wierd to get excited about something so far away.

I want to start making our door signs already!!!

Take care,

[wltdsnyfan]

[QUOTE=calpacagal;18930012]We'll be there too! It will be me and dh and our 4 kids, 10dd, 8dd, 6ds and 3dd. This will be our 2nd cruise and we are so excited. We'll be travelling with my husband's brother and wife and another brother as well.

I can't believe it's almost exactly a year away!!!! My BIL thinks I'm so wierd to get excited about something so far away.

I want to start making our door signs already!!!

Take care,
[/QUO:welcome: I just added you to the list on the first page.
People think I am nuts! I just love Disney. They also do not understand whey you book so far in advance.
flo

[sandysplayhouse]

We'll be there too! It will be me and dh and our 4 kids, 10dd, 8dd, 6ds and 3dd. This will be our 2nd cruise and we are so excited. We'll be travelling with my husband's brother and wife and another brother as well.

I can't believe it's almost exactly a year away!!!! My BIL thinks I'm so wierd to get excited about something so far away.

I want to start making our door signs already!!!

Take care,

:welcome: Calpacagal :welcome: The more the merrier!

We also love Disney and are HUGE fans of anything Disney. This will be our 3rd cruise and all with DCL and we are VERY excited. I am traveling with my DH and DS... our DD, DSIL and DGD (enchantedplayroom) are also coming along as well as several other friends of the family... we will be a large fun group and love to meet new people.

I have already started getting stuff for my door signs! And my DH has given up on my being crazy... he KNOWS I am NUTS about Disney. When I told him we were going on another cruise, he asked when it was and I said June and he actually got excited... he thought it was next month! LOL... talk about disappointment when he realized it was a year away! :lmao:

[sandysplayhouse]

OK...
Just thought of another thing to do...
Post Card Exchange for the kids...
What you do is...
After we have an accurate count of the kids and their ages...
EACH child bring post cards from their home town and signs the back of the cards with their name...
Then at the 3pm Pre-Sail Away meet, each child gives their cards to each of the other children in their age group...
That way each child ends up with several cards, one from each of their new friends and will remember where they are from...

Cute idea or what?
I can't take credit... I saw others doing it and was jealous that I didn't have a child to do it with so I could have the cards! :lmao: :rotfl:

[wltdsnyfan]

Sandy,
Your poor husdand:lmao: I think if that would have happend to me I would have cried.
That is a good Idea with the post cards for the kids. They could also put there e mail address on it if they have one and can talk to each other that way.
On my last cruise the adults did the post cards. We each brought a post card from the state that we were from and wrote are names and address and e mail addresses on them so that we could exchange Christmas Cards and so on. I even have one from the UK.
I had pens made for are cruise with the date and info on it so that when you got back you had something. I think I am going to do this again.
flo
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[sandysplayhouse]

Appropriate Pirate Attire.... pirate:
On our first Disney Cruise I wasn't sure how many people would be dressing up and I didn't want to spend a lot of $ on Pirate clothes. Silly me right? LOL
Anyway, I went to my local thrift store and found a cheap pair of black pants and a white tuxedo/prom shirt and a black vest... all for under $5...
Earrings, eye patch, a parrot, and a scarf from www.orientaltrading.com (http://www.orientaltrading.com) and my outfit was complete...
My DH, DS, and DSIL and DNephew all wore Pirate T-shirts and their own jeans... some big belts and a few trinkets from www.orientaltrading.com (http://www.orientaltrading.com) and they were all set.
We had a blast and I didn't spend a lot of money.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/a261dc95.jpg
On our second cruise, we bought pirate hats and other things from Disneyland
I even had shirts and vests made for my DH, DS and DSIL...
they were awesome and we all had a blast.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y241/EnchantedPlayroom/PirateFamily.jpg
So.....
Arrrrgh you dressing up with me? pirate:

[sandysplayhouse]

Sandy,

That is a good Idea with the post cards for the kids. They could also put there e mail address on it if they have one and can talk to each other that way.

What some parents did was let simular aged kids talk to each other THRU the parents email addresses BEFORE the cruise... that way the kids would already know each other when they arrived and they would already have a friend and also be more willing and eager to go to the kids club. :thumbsup2


On my last cruise the adults did the post cards. We each brought a post card from the state that we were from and wrote are names and address and e mail addresses on them so that we could exchange Christmas Cards and so on. I even have one from the UK.

I like this idea... and I'm all for it...
Lets us adults do the post card trading thing too...
Woo-Hoo :woohoo: I'm loving this idea!

I had pens made for are cruise with the date and info on it so that when you got back you had something. I think I am going to do this again.

WOW Flo... that sounds great... I'm all excited to get a pen AND a post card! :cheer2:
flo :surfweb:

This is getting too exciting...

[calpacagal]

We also dressed up on our cruise (it was a 4 day) but we were almost the only ones dressed up! We also went to the thrift store and got really cool stuff. My dh wore a ladies fru-fru blouse and it looked perfect. We have pictures of that night but I didn't take ONE of him!

We plan on dressing up again.

Have any of you been to Mexico? I'm still debating whether or not to book excursions through DCL or save money and book on our own.

[wltdsnyfan]

We also dressed up on our cruise (it was a 4 day) but we were almost the only ones dressed up! We also went to the thrift store and got really cool stuff. My dh wore a ladies fru-fru blouse and it looked perfect. We have pictures of that night but I didn't take ONE of him!

We plan on dressing up again.

Have any of you been to Mexico? I'm still debating whether or not to book excursions through DCL or save money and book on our own.

I have never been to Mexico. So I can not waite.:woohoo: I found the excursions that Disney offered when they were in CA that last time. I downloaded them just to get an Idea of they had.
The only reason I book through Disney is if something happens and they get cancelled you don't get charged. Like if we can not make that port. But I have heard that some of the ones booked on your own you get nothing.
This is going to be so much fun.:dance3:
Flo
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[Huerita]

Hi Everyone,
We're getting really excited about all the fun things being planned.:dance3: This will be my 6th cruise, but my 1st with DCL and my DGD's 1st ever. We will definately get dressed up in true Pirate Style MATEYpirate: ... And I can't wait:hourglass to start making our door signs and finding that perfect fish extender! And of course, I love to shop so here we go!!!!!:moped: :sail:

[sandysplayhouse]

Have any of you been to Mexico? I'm still debating whether or not to book excursions through DCL or save money and book on our own.

We went on the first DCL West Coast Cruise to Mexico in 2005...
it was awsome to see the Magic pull into port in LA Harbor. This was our first cruise.
We booked our excursions thru Disney and did not have any problems or bad experiences...
In Cabo, we toured on our own... just took taxi's and walked around... ate at the restaurants and shopped...
it was the most fun we had and we didn't feel rushed or hassled by locals.
The only BAD thing I have to report is that it was HOT in Mazatlan... :sad2:
and I mean awful HOT... Africa Hot... and it was only May...
I can't imagine what it will be like in June...
I might just stay on the ship in that port.

[wltdsnyfan]

Sandy,
Thanks for the tip on Mazatlan.:thumbsup2 Maybe that is were I will let my son and Husband go Scuba diving. They are going to get certified next month so they can do this. They cannot wait. Then I can have the day to myself.:surfweb: I do agree with booking through Disney they are great. In the three cruises we were on we have never had a problem. If something was cancelled they refunded are on board account. How were the rest of the ports? Also, good to hear about the locals.

Huerita: Shopping I like shopping to. :dance3:

[sandysplayhouse]

Sandy,
Thanks for the tip on Mazatlan.:thumbsup2 Maybe that is were I will let my son and Husband go Scuba diving. They are going to get certified next month so they can do this. They cannot wait. Then I can have the day to myself.:surfweb: I do agree with booking through Disney they are great. In the three cruises we were on we have never had a problem. If something was cancelled they refunded are on board account. How were the rest of the ports? Also, good to hear about the locals.

Huerita: Shopping I like shopping to. :dance3:

Mazatlan was my LEAST favorite place, but probably because I was having a heat stroke... I don't like to be hot... silly me, just not my idea of fun. Although I can only blame myself for the experience... to begin with, I booked a WALKING TOUR of Old Mazatlan... I thought we were going to be doing a SHORT walk thru some shopping district where we would be allowed to just meander around and buy things... but NO... this was a REAL WALKing tour of the OLD city... and I mean OLD... oldest buildings, churches, bakery, book store... stuff like that and OLD meaning NO Air Conditioning...DUH... Never do that again... for one, I don't particularily like walking anywhere when I can ride... then it was a very HOT day and we were not given time to stop, shop or EAT... so on top of sweating to death, we were starving... and I was not the only one... everyone in our group was complaining... AND to top this off... during the walking tour, we had to Watch where we stepped as there was Dog Doo on the sidewalks! :scared1: And I'm not joking about this.. there was Dog Doo at least every 5 or 10 feet!... there were signs all over the streets, in English and Spanish, telling people to PICK UP the Doo, but I don't think anyone in Mazatlan can read because there was Doo all over the place.

PLUS... due to some migratory happening or mating season or something, there were LOTS of jelly fish in the waters... my SIL went kayaking and fell in the water and she could see the jelly fish all around her.. lots of people got stung, luckily she did not, but she was very freaked out.... so tell your DH and DS to be careful while scuba diving,... wear wetsuits.

Puerta Vallarta was nice... we booked the zip line excursion and it was SO MUCH FUN... something I have always wanted to do and I'm glad I did it before I got too old AND too FAT! LOL

Cabo was the cleanest and prettiest place... very touristy and everything I wanted to see and do and buy in Mexico was here. Very nice, but too short.. this port is where we had the least amount of time. I hope they have revised the schedule and give us more time in Cabo this trip.

[slg]

I remember reading about the mexican excursions somewhere, but I can't remember where. There was a description and a price and I was sooo excited, that's why I booked this cruise.

Can anyone send me to this site?

Also, the group planning things are great, but hey the cruise isn't for 1 year today! (Hurrah)

We'll go over everything closer to the time right? I can't keep all that stuff straight!

I was considering moving to another date, but I love how friendly everyone is on this thread that we've decided to stay put!

[sandysplayhouse]

I remember reading about the mexican excursions somewhere, but I can't remember where. There was a description and a price and I was sooo excited, that's why I booked this cruise.

Can anyone send me to this site?

Also, the group planning things are great, but hey the cruise isn't for 1 year today! (Hurrah)

We'll go over everything closer to the time right? I can't keep all that stuff straight!

I was considering moving to another date, but I love how friendly everyone is on this thread that we've decided to stay put!

I'm glad you decided to stay with us! :grouphug:
I'm not sure of the site you want for the excursions... but if I find it I'll PM you with it.

And I believe that Flo is putting all our planned activities on the first post so all you have to do is look at the first post on this thread and you won't miss out on anything.

BTW, a big :thumbsup2 to Flo for the Great Job in updating post #1 with everyone's names and all our activities. I"m sure that she will find some real special stuff in her Fish Extender! :love:

[sandysplayhouse]

1 year from today people!...
:rockband:party::jumping1::rainbow::yay::banana:
:dancer:Just one year from today.:dancer:

[wltdsnyfan]

I remember reading about the mexican excursions somewhere, but I can't remember where. There was a description and a price and I was sooo excited, that's why I booked this cruise.

Can anyone send me to this site?

Also, the group planning things are great, but hey the cruise isn't for 1 year today! (Hurrah)

We'll go over everything closer to the time right? I can't keep all that stuff straight!

I was considering moving to another date, but I love how friendly everyone is on this thread that we've decided to stay put!

SLG: I am glad you stayed with us.

I have a copy of the the excursins in the ports. I found it the first time and could not find it again. SO this time when I found it I copied it and saved it. If you want to PM me with you e mail address I can send to you as an attachment. I am not sure if I can do from here in a PM. I looked but did not see any thing.

Sandy. I is my pleasure. I love to do things like this. I do this for my son's college baseball team with the parents because as we know they do not keep you up to day.

flo
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[wltdsnyfan]

1 year from today people!...
:rockband:party::jumping1::rainbow::yay::banana:
:dancer:Just one year from today.:dancer:

:boat: :jumping1: :boat: :rockband: :boat: :dance3: :beach: :boat:

I can not waite.

flo
:woohoo:

[sandysplayhouse]

Scrapbook Exchange...
On our last cruise a bunch of us took our scrap supplies to sit and scrap... which we never did do...
BUT we did do an exchange... we brought cruise or Disney related items to give to each other... we spread out our stash on a table and everyone took what they wanted... If you brought 5 things then you took 5 things... honor system was in place and for the most part everyone was honorable, there was a NON-DISer family that crashed our gathering and they were touching all our things but I'm not sure if anything was taken as I was unaware that they were Non-DISers...
Anyway, it was fun and everyone walked away with loads of stuff... paper, stickers, emblishments like clips, buttons, yarn, ribbon, and some really cool things that were especially made by the scrapper for our cruise for scrapbooking. I tell you, some people are VERY talented (not me) but we had fun chatting and looking at other peoples pages and got lots of ideas from everyone.

So who is up for this? :cutie: I certainly am and I hope that there are others as well... please let me know so we can make another list and set up a time and place to meet.

[wltdsnyfan]

Scrapbook Exchange...
On our last cruise a bunch of us took our scrap supplies to sit and scrap... which we never did do...
BUT we did do an exchange... we brought cruise or Disney related items to give to each other... we spread out our stash on a table and everyone took what they wanted... If you brought 5 things then you took 5 things... honor system was in place and for the most part everyone was honorable, there was a NON-DISer family that crashed our gathering and they were touching all our things but I'm not sure if anything was taken as I was unaware that they were Non-DISers...
Anyway, it was fun and everyone walked away with loads of stuff... paper, stickers, emblishments like clips, buttons, yarn, ribbon, and some really cool things that were especially made by the scrapper for our cruise for scrapbooking. I tell you, some people are VERY talented (not me) but we had fun chatting and looking at other peoples pages and got lots of ideas from everyone.

So who is up for this? :cutie: I certainly am and I hope that there are others as well... please let me know so we can make another list and set up a time and place to meet.


Ok Sounds like fun. I do one when I get home any way. Will add to the top.
flo
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[sandysplayhouse]

Ok Sounds like fun. I do one when I get home any way. Will add to the top.
flo
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EXCELLENT!...
ok... NOW I"m waaaaaaaaaaay excited! :jumping1:

[sandysplayhouse]

Lime Green? That's so funny! That's the colour we wore on my Eastern Cruise April 28, 2007 and my Western Cruise May 6, 2006.

Is that the general Dis colour?

Yes.. Lime green is the OFFICIAL DIS color...
so its time to go shopping again...:car:
Sandy

[Mendoza5]

Hi, I am confused on the fish extenders?? :confused3

Do we make a fishing pole and put it outside our room?

It was mentiond that everyday we would trade (or receive a surprise), how does that work?

I know my kids 7, 5, 3 would love to participate, and pass stuff out, and receive a new surprise daily, and we are going to make a different magnet for every day. I have to read up on those threads as to how to do it.

We are going to Disneyland in Sept. so I am going to get all the good pirate stuff. A Disneyland Resort outlet store opened near us, and they sell all the merchandise from the Disney Resort. If anyone is in need of anything from the 50th anniversay, there is A TON OF STUFF!!! it's all so cheap too. Sad. Those autograph books that were 15.00 are 2.00 (roughly)

But if anyone can help with the fish extenders, thanks.

I am excited, only a year away too.

Hey, how do some people make the cool banners that say ex: Cruising with the Caballeros" or one says Pirates of Theives with the pirate logo?

where can I get the countdown ticker? So excited!!!!!!

I booked our own excursions, and we are going to just chill and walk around at times. I do want to hit the beach in Cabo, and my Aunt said Mazatlan is the shrimp capital of the world, there is the best shrimp there. Mazatlan Frank suggested Tony's I think, he has a thread going too.

So excited!!!!

[wltdsnyfan]

Mendoza5: The Fish extenders are little fish that are outside every cabin door. They look like a door Knocker but are like binder clips. You can put little things inside of them. I don’t have little ones and I like the idea of surprises out side the door. Lets face it we are all kids at heart. Hope this helps.
flo
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[wltdsnyfan]

Ok Everyone!
I changed the first post a little. I added things going on during the cruise. Just wanted to let eveyone know.

Also, when I found the lists of excursions for are cruise I put it in a work document. I had found it once before but then could not find it again. So this time I decided that I was going to copy it. So if any one would like a copy PM me your e-mail address and I will send to you as an attachment. I t does not work as a PM I tried. It may not be the same but it will give you an idea as to what is offered.

[wltdsnyfan]

Mendoza5: To answer your other question. You can get the banner from tickerfactory.com

flo
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[sandysplayhouse]

Hi, I am confused on the fish extenders?? :confused3

Do we make a fishing pole and put it outside our room?

It was mentiond that everyday we would trade (or receive a surprise), how does that work?

I know my kids 7, 5, 3 would love to participate, and pass stuff out, and receive a new surprise daily, and we are going to make a different magnet for every day. I have to read up on those threads as to how to do it.

We are going to Disneyland in Sept. so I am going to get all the good pirate stuff. A Disneyland Resort outlet store opened near us, and they sell all the merchandise from the Disney Resort. If anyone is in need of anything from the 50th anniversay, there is A TON OF STUFF!!! it's all so cheap too. Sad. Those autograph books that were 15.00 are 2.00 (roughly)

But if anyone can help with the fish extenders, thanks. So excited!!!!

The Fish Extenders are actually hanging pocket organizers that hang from the fish that is outside your stateroom door...
From time to time, DCL leaves you notes on the fish... which is its actual purpose... but we DISers hang our pocket organizer on the fish therefor it becomes a "fish extender" because it makes the fish able to hold more things...
The pockets is where other DISers leave you little gifts... like stickers, pencils, magnets, post it notes, necklaces, glow sticks, candy, or just about pretty much anything...
It is so much fun to come back to your room to find a cute something in your extender. Some DISers decorate their extenders according to things they like... others just leave them as they purchased them... some are very creative and personalized.
I had a very hard time finding one until someone suggested Ebay... I did a search for hanging pocket organizer or 3 pocket organizer and 5 pocket organizer... if you want to get real specific.. you can search for a DISNEY hanging pocket organizer. That is how I found mine....
This is picture of the fish next to the stateroom door...
Ignore my pirate husband, see the fish?

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/32a53c2a.jpg

Here is a picture of my Extender that I got on Ebay.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/a6b42ffd.jpg

[sandysplayhouse]

:confused3 WHERE is everyone?... :confused3

I just checked and we have 856 Views and only 80 something posts...
Either we have a lot of people lurking and not posting or lots of people that are undecided...
Come on... show yourself and post something... lets get this party started!
We are a friendly bunch... we don't bite...
...at least, I don't :rotfl:
party::rockband::jumping1:party:

[wltdsnyfan]

:confused3 WHERE is everyone?... :confused3

I just checked and we have 856 Views and only 80 something posts...
Either we have a lot of people lurking and not posting or lots of people that are undecided...
Come on... show yourself and post something... lets get this party started!
We are a friendly bunch... we don't bite...
...at least, I don't :rotfl:
party::rockband::jumping1:party:

I agree with Sandy:

Lets get this party:rockband: party: going:jumping1: :dance3:

I don't bite either;)

Flo
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[sandysplayhouse]

When I first joined the DISers... I had NO CLUE what a Fish or Fish Extender were...
it was very difficult for me to imagine what everyone was talking about until I saw a picture that someone posted.

So...Here is a picture of my daughters Fish Extender hanging from her stateroom fish... also her door decorations...
just in case anyone didn't know what the Fish or Extender looked like and wanted to see it.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/FishExtenderDoor.jpghttp://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/FishExtender2.jpg http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/FishExtender.jpg

[wltdsnyfan]

Sandy,
I have a question that maybe you could help with. Since you did a WB DCL last time. Do you know of anyone like Shirley(The Perfect Gift) that delivers to the ship. Did you have any thing like that done? I have used Shirley all three times we cruised and I just love her. She makes you feel like family. ANy way, my son will Have graduated from Collage the week before and I would like to have something special in the room for him. Just thought I would ask.
flo
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[sandysplayhouse]

Sandy,
I have a question that maybe you could help with. Since you did a WB DCL last time. Do you know of anyone like Shirley(The Perfect Gift) that delivers to the ship. Did you have any thing like that done? I have used Shirley all three times we cruised and I just love her. She makes you feel like family. ANy way, my son will Have graduated from Collage the week before and I would like to have something special in the room for him. Just thought I would ask.
flo
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Sorry, Flo, but THAT is something I don't know...

When we sailed from LA it was our DD and DSIL 2nd wedding anniversary and we had their room decorated,
champagne and snacks, and later a cake at dinner THRU DCL... and we will be doing the same thing again as it will then be their 5th anniversary.
You might call DCL and see if they have anyone they recommend... I'm sure they could scout that out. Since this is not their home port... they probably don't anyone like Shirley.

And while we are talking about LA NOT being the home port... I just want to say to anyone that has never been to the LA port...
Be prepared... it is NOTHING like Florida... it is very seedy looking and nothing glamorous at all...
I have lived here for over 35 years and I had never been there until 2005 for that cruise and I was shocked and I don't mind saying, a bit nervous driving around thru there.
Just my own honest opinion, but you will see for yourself. One thing I will say is that we did get some great service once IN the port itself... it is just the surrounding area that is creepy.:scared:

[wltdsnyfan]

Sandy,
I was thinking of calling DCL but then I was woundering if they would suggest any one or want me to buy from them. What I liked about Shirley is you could put beer and wine coolers in the basket. Oh well. I am just happy to be going. Mayber I will order the congrats for the statroom for him.
We are coming in the day before and now I am on a quest to find a room. I am going to check and see if they have any at the airport like Orlando. Thatwas great. I don't want to fly in the day of the cruise. Between Ohare and LAX any thing is possible.
fl:surfweb:

[Huerita]

Hi everyone:cheer2:

I was interested in knowing more about the fish extenders too, so I typed in "fish extenders" in the "search" box at the top of the thread, and found out who originated them. It's quite an fun read to see that there are alot of Disneyfanatics out there....LOL Looks like I may be next on the list....:rotfl2: Anyway, i was out shopping yesterday and found some fun door decorations at the 99 cent store. I LOVE SHOPPING:yay:

[wltdsnyfan]

Just wanted to share. I bought a fish extender on e bay.:woohoo:
flo
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[Mendoza5]

Thanks everyone for all the info. Thank you Sandys for the visuals. It was the best way to explain it. I am excited too. I have tried to get a hotel room because we are driving down the night before, and you can get rooms yet, too early.

Thanks again. I am going to be on the hunt for everything now. My mom and I are going to make some fun stuff for the scrap book exchange. So count us in.

[sandysplayhouse]

Thanks everyone for all the info. Thank you Sandys for the visuals. It was the best way to explain it. I am excited too. I have tried to get a hotel room because we are driving down the night before, and you can get rooms yet, too early.

Thanks again. I am going to be on the hunt for everything now. My mom and I are going to make some fun stuff for the scrap book exchange. So count us in.

:yay: Oooooou I can hardly wait to see what you bring.
I LOVE scrapbooking...I am sort of a newbie at it, but I tend to BUY everything I can find that is Disney related. I have an impressive stash of papers and emblishments... just seems like I can't find the time to put it all together. And now that I have the little grand daughter, I have more reason to scrap, although I have even less time to do it... but eventually I know that I'll get around to it... at least that is what I keep telling myself... but when I do, I know my stash is ready.:)

In 2005, we stayed at the Best Western just across the street from the port. It was very nice and they provide a shuttle to and from the port... we parked our car there instead at the port as I didn't want to hassle with driving ourselves and finding a parking spot in the parking garage. The parking fee was less than the port garage and it included the shuttle back and forth. PLUS, our room faced the water and we got to see the Magic as she pulled in that morning... awesome. I was a bit nervous leaving our cars at the hotel as it is NOT in a garage...just the parking lot of the hotel... and remember that I said it is very seedy looking around the port... but our vehicles were fine, no problems to report and I would park there again.. probably will.

[sandysplayhouse]

Just wanted to share. I bought a fish extender on e bay.:woohoo:
flo
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:dancer:Way to go Flo!...:dancer:
Congratulations on your Fish Extender!
What color and design did you get?
I looked tonight and found a Mickey and a Pooh one.

Huerita... did you get one yet?

[wltdsnyfan]

Thanks everyone for all the info. Thank you Sandys for the visuals. It was the best way to explain it. I am excited too. I have tried to get a hotel room because we are driving down the night before, and you can get rooms yet, too early.

Thanks again. I am going to be on the hunt for everything now. My mom and I are going to make some fun stuff for the scrap book exchange. So count us in.

I did a search for hotels at LAX airport and it give me a list of them one was the Radison. I think the room there was 159.00. It is letting you book there so was the Hyatt and the Hilton. Some of them told me 50 weeks out.

flo
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[wltdsnyfan]

Sandy,
I got a Chip and Dale Fish Extender. When you were looking how did you look for it? What did you put in the search? I did any thing and everything and finally coame up with one.

I found hotels across from LAX but the Best Western across from Port sound good. What would that be listed as if I look it up?

I went to the Dollar Story yesterday did not see any thing I liked, but then of course my DH husband was with me. You know how that is. This week or next week I am going to Hobby Lobby.

flo
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[sandysplayhouse]

Sandy,
I got a Chip and Dale Fish Extender. When you were looking how did you look for it? What did you put in the search? I did any thing and everything and finally coame up with one.

I found hotels across from LAX but the Best Western across from Port sound good. What would that be listed as if I look it up?

I went to the Dollar Story yesterday did not see any thing I liked, but then of course my DH husband was with me. You know how that is. This week or next week I am going to Hobby Lobby.
flo
:surfweb:
I searched for storage bag shoes... that takes you to SEVERAL hanging pocket organizers... some with more pockets than you need... and some are too wide... but there are 2 Disney ones... Mickey and Pooh and they are still there. They are a bit pricey... $5.99 or $7.99 Buy it NOW price... PLUS $7 shipping... they always get you on shipping. But you may not find one otherwise. :confused3

When I found the Best Western, I searched on Expedia and Orbitz... I searched under the "near what city"... the city I put was San Pedro... that is the actual name of the city of the port. Then I looked at the map because I wanted something facing the water so I could see the Magic coming in and then I called the hotel itself and specifically asked for a room facing the water.

When my hubby goes shopping with me I go with the understanding that its a "get it and get out mission" ... he is not a shopper and if I'm browsing, he is right there asking "where are you gonna put it?" That is his usual response to something I contemplate... sometimes I tell him exactly where I'd like to put it if he keeps bugging me with his questions... :lmao:

We don't shop together very often. :rolleyes1

[slg]

Sandy:

Did you bookmark the website where you found the excursions? I don't mind sending you my email but it might be easier just to go to the site.

Sandra!

[sandysplayhouse]

Sandy:

Did you bookmark the website where you found the excursions? I don't mind sending you my email but it might be easier just to go to the site.

Sandra!

Sandra, (Heeeey, another Sandra! :thumbsup2)

I believe Flo (wltdsnyfan) is the one with the excursions ....

[slg]

Whoops sorry Sandy!

Did you catch that question Flo? Do you have the bookmark for the excursions?

[Huerita]

Sandy,
I just bought a lime green Winnie the Pooh Fish Extender on EBay:cheer2: I still want a Mickey one though, so I'll have to keep searching:surfweb:

[sandysplayhouse]

Sandy,
I just bought a lime green Winnie the Pooh Fish Extender on EBay:cheer2: I still want a Mickey one though, so I'll have to keep searching:surfweb:

:dancer: Congratulations! :dancer:
I'll keep an eye out :sail:for a Mickey one too.
:thumbsup2 But you did good as Lime Green is the official DISer color!

[Huerita]

That's why I got it even though it was Winnie the Pooh and Tigger too:happytv: Winnie is my DGD's favorite. I'm learnig the DISser lingo:rotfl2:

[sandysplayhouse]

OoooooooooooOoooouuuuuuu ! :banana: :dance3: :cheer2:

Hey, did you guys notice that we now have 8 pages of posts?
AND we are on the first page of the Cruise Meets...?
We are TOTALLY cool! :thumbsup2

[wltdsnyfan]

Sandy:

Did you bookmark the website where you found the excursions? I don't mind sending you my email but it might be easier just to go to the site.

Sandra!

No I did not sorry. sorry. I was surching and surching so I don't know were I got it. I had three sessions up. and Sany is right it was me wltdsnyfan.
flo

[wltdsnyfan]

Sandy,
I do agree with you. When I just want to look and walk around I just go by myself. I get tirred of what are you looking for you don't need it to.
I also wanted to tell you I went and got the Micky one that was there. It is orange and I could not resist:rotfl: I know have two. Oh Well.

flo
:surfweb:

[Huerita]

Sandy,
I do agree with you. When I just want to look and walk around I just go by myself. I get tirred of what are you looking for you don't need it to.
I also wanted to tell you I went and got the Micky one that was there. It is orange and I could not resist:rotfl: I know have two. Oh Well.

flo
:surfweb:

Flo,
So YOU got the Mickey Fish Extender:thumbsup2 O.K. then, I got the Pooh Bear, still looking for a Mickey:3dglasses :laughing:

[wltdsnyfan]

Flo,
So YOU got the Mickey Fish Extender:thumbsup2 O.K. then, I got the Pooh Bear, still looking for a Mickey:3dglasses :laughing:

Yes, I did. BUt I also already bought a Chip and Dale. They had more. Mine is orange. I used sandy's suggestion and put storage bag shoes in the search field on E bay. Try that and you should see it. But I will tell you this. I paid 7.0 for the item and 7.00 for the shipping. So now I have two.

Now on to buying other things for the Cruise.

flo
:surfweb:

P.S. Congrats on yours!:woohoo:

[wltdsnyfan]

:rockband: Ok! I have to share. I was playing around on my computer. The Magic :boat: is leaving out of Berth 93 in San Pedro’s world cruise center. :woohoo: I have my laptop with me in the living room so I can play and watch TV at the same time. I cannot be with out it. ;) I am addicted!:cool1: It will be with me on the cruise to

flo
:surfweb:

[Huerita]

Hi everyone:yay:
If you go to the "Itineraries" link at the top of the tread it will lead you to the Mexican Riviera and each port of call and the excursions. Hope this helps fellow piratespirate:

[wltdsnyfan]

Hi everyone:yay:
If you go to the "Itineraries" link at the top of the tread it will lead you to the Mexican Riviera and each port of call and the excursions. Hope this helps fellow piratespirate:

THank You! I can not believe it was that easy. I looked and looked and that is how I found it and copied it into word.
flo
:surfweb:

[sandysplayhouse]

We've fallen off the first page... lets get back on it...

How is everyone? :hug:

Besides me, Who has NOT seen Pirates 3 yet? pirate:

[wltdsnyfan]

We've fallen off the first page... lets get back on it...

How is everyone? :hug:

Besides me, Who has NOT seen Pirates 3 yet? pirate:


Believe it or not I have not seen any of them!:)
flo
:surfweb:

[sandysplayhouse]

Believe it or not I have not seen any of them!:)
flo
:surfweb:

:scared1: YIKES!!!....
r u not a pirate person?
I loooooove pirate movies... :love:

[wltdsnyfan]

:scared1: YIKES!!!....
r u not a pirate person?
I loooooove pirate movies... :love:


No I really I am not. I do like Pirate night on the cruise Though. I like the costumes and all that to. The funny thing is my son works at a mover theater here and I could go for free. Oh Well!

flo
:surfweb:

[wltdsnyfan]

Hello Everyone!
First Sandy thanks for the information on the Best Western on the Harbor. :) I called tonight and booked my room for the 31st of May. :woohoo: The night before the cruise. As you said they have the free shuttle to the Port. We just have to take a shuttle from the airport to the hotel. So that is all set. As I have said before I am a planner. On the way back to the airport I will book DCL bus so I don’t have to worry about the luggage.
Any one else up for the night before at the Best Western? We could have a mini Meet.
flo
:surfweb:

[sandysplayhouse]

No I really I am not. I do like Pirate night on the cruise Though. I like the costumes and all that to. The funny thing is my son works at a mover theater here and I could go for free. Oh Well!

flo
:surfweb:

OOOOOOOOOH man... I would SO love that.
My DD (Enchanted Playroom) worked at a movie theater during high school. DH & I loved it. We went to all the new movies every week... :woohoo:

[sandysplayhouse]

Hello Everyone!
First Sandy thanks for the information on the Best Western on the Harbor. :) I called tonight and booked my room for the 31st of May. :woohoo: The night before the cruise. As you said they have the free shuttle to the Port. We just have to take a shuttle from the airport to the hotel. So that is all set. As I have said before I am a planner. On the way back to the airport I will book DCL bus so I don’t have to worry about the luggage.
Any one else up for the night before at the Best Western? We could have a mini Meet.
flo
:surfweb:

You're welcome... we haven't decided if we are going up the night before or not... but we would love to stay there again as it was not expensive and you can see the ship when it comes in. I'll run it by DH and all our other shipmates. I'll let you know if we are in for the meet.

[wltdsnyfan]

You're welcome... we haven't decided if we are going up the night before or not... but we would love to stay there again as it was not expensive and you can see the ship when it comes in. I'll run it by DH and all our other shipmates. I'll let you know if we are in for the meet.

You are right about the price. I called one of the other hotels the Crown Plaza and they wanted 279.00 and if we wanted a room facing the Magic that was 329.00.

All the cruise we have been on we took DCL transportation so we did not have to worry about the luggage. So when you get to port what do you do with it. My DH goes take it easy we have time to find out.

flo
:surfweb:

[sandysplayhouse]

You are right about the price. I called one of the other hotels the Crown Plaza and they wanted 279.00 and if we wanted a room facing the Magic that was 329.00.

All the cruise we have been on we took DCL transportation so we did not have to worry about the luggage. So when you get to port what do you do with it. My DH goes take it easy we have time to find out.

flo
:surfweb:
:I swear, you sound just like me... I HAVE to know everything UP front... I don't like to leave anything to chance if I can PRE-plan it.

I know what you mean about DCL transportation and your luggage..
I LOVE it... BEST thing EVER invented.:dance3:::yes::

Out here, the shuttle takes you right to where you drop off your luggage... just like at the airport when you get dropped off at the curb, same thing here... there are a bunch of Disney people there and they check to make sure you have your tags on each bag and they take it away and you don't see it again until it is in your room. ...sweet. Then you enter the terminal and get checked in... you know the rest... you hang around until time to board... chat with the other DISers and pace back and forth until time to go. :jumping1:

[Huerita]

Flo,
You're welcome......
I too have not seen any of the Pirate movies......:sad2: I know, I know.....

[Huerita]

:cool1: We're back on the 1st page:banana: :banana: :banana:

[sandysplayhouse]

[quote=Huerita;19043028]:cool1: We're back on the 1st page:banana: :banana: :banana:[/quote

Woo-Hoo :woohoo:

[wltdsnyfan]

Sandy,
See we have more in comon then just Disney. I think I drive him and my son crazy wit that.:eek: But then after being married to my DH for 25+ yeasrs he just shakes his head.:)
I am getting so excited:dance3: . DId you see the counters are at 11 months, weeks and days.:cheer2: :cool1:
Flo
:surfweb:

[sandysplayhouse]

:surfweb: Good Morning Flo!

You would think that after 37 years of marriage my DH would be used to my antics....
but to this day, he is still amazed, shocked and confused :eek: by the things I do... :lmao:
But he is WONDERFUL and I would not trade him in for anything.
He may jump and shout, but he always goes along with everything I do... he usually manages to enjoy himself inspite of himself and when he doesn't, I remind him that it was his choice to do so. :lmao:

And YESSSSSSSSS, I saw the counters... I'm freaking out here... pirate: I've already started shopping for MORE pirate stuff... I already bought "my" pirate outfit... and can't wait to wear it... I'll probably change it by the time the cruise rolls around next year, but at least I have a new one for now.

[sandysplayhouse]

OH... one more thing about the terminal here in LA....

Unlike Florida where Disney built the terminal for their own exclusive use... the one here in LA isn't a Disney terminal "per se"...

There are a few Disney related items schrewn about for you to get the feel of Disney... some huge blow-ups and nice plant arrangements... but for the most part, NOTHING like Florida. My first cruise was out of LA... so I was thrilled to be there and thought everything looked great... little did I know, anyway, I was so excited to be there and wanted to take pictures of EVERYthing and posed my family next to anything Disney and was promptly surrounded by security... you see, you are NOT allowed to take pictures inside! :eek: :scared1: :headache: I and several other people were shocked!... how can they put up Disney stuff and expect people NOT to take a picture of it?!... that's like leaving a kid in Toys-R-Us and telling him NOT to touch anything.
Anyway, the security people promptly pointed out that there are signs posted EVERYwhere telling you "NO Photography allowed and your camera will be confiscated!"
I started to argue, but don't like to start trouble and especially with anything Disney related as I know they are right (right?!) ... so of course I put away my camera, ... until the security people left and then I snuck a few more pictures... :tiptoe: I even took a picture of the sign.
How they expect people to go on a cruise like this and NOT take pictures is beyond me...
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/Nemo.jpg
This pictures is curbside...
this is where the shuttle drops you off and you give up your luggage to the Disney luggage people

[Huerita]

Let's get this party started:dance3: I'm getting more excited every day:banana: Sandy, the picture of Nemo at the terminal makes me want to go NOW:rotfl:

[Huerita]

Question:confused3 Is the cabin door metal so magnets stick or do we nee to use tape, etc. to attach things?

[sandysplayhouse]

Question:confused3 Is the cabin door metal so magnets stick or do we nee to use tape, etc. to attach things?

Metal door... magnets stick and you will need tape for some things.. :rolleyes1

[sandysplayhouse]

Hello Everyone!
First Sandy thanks for the information on the Best Western on the Harbor. :) I called tonight and booked my room for the 31st of May. :woohoo: The night before the cruise. As you said they have the free shuttle to the Port. We just have to take a shuttle from the airport to the hotel. So that is all set. As I have said before I am a planner. On the way back to the airport I will book DCL bus so I don’t have to worry about the luggage.
Any one else up for the night before at the Best Western? We could have a mini Meet.
flo
:surfweb:

Flo... I need your HELP!!! :eek:
I started looking for the Best Western to book our rooms...
and I can't find the one we stayed at!
:badpc: Which Best Western did you book?
Was it in San Pedro just across from the World Cruise Center?
If so, :worship:PLEASE give me that info.
I can't believe I can't find it...:sad2: :confused3:headache:
I'm starting to think... maybe it wasn't a Best Western! YIKES!

[sandysplayhouse]

whew... nevermind Flo... I found it...:woohoo:
Thank God.. I thought I was losing my mind

It IS Best Western on S.Harbor Blvd in San Pedro...
I just called and checked... they have plenty of rooms available...
WITH cruise package its $159 + tax :banana:
without cruise package its $119 + tax

As soon as I figure out how many of us are booking together, I'll book our rooms.
:cheer2: June 2008 will be upon us before we know it! :hourglass

[sandysplayhouse]

OH...
here's a link...
www.sanpedro.com (http://www.sanpedro.com)

[wltdsnyfan]

whew... nevermind Flo... I found it...:woohoo:
Thank God.. I thought I was losing my mind

It IS Best Western on S.Harbor Blvd in San Pedro...
I just called and checked... they have plenty of rooms available...
WITH cruise package its $159 + tax :banana:
without cruise package its $119 + tax

As soon as I figure out how many of us are booking together, I'll book our rooms.
:cheer2: June 2008 be upon us before we know it! :hourglass


Ok! What is the Cruise packace. They quoted me the 119.00 but did not tell me any thing about 159.00::confused3 Do tell maybe I will have to change.
I know what you mean about loosing your mind. I do that all the time. Then I tell myself calm down and take a deep breath. Then I usualy find what I am looking for.
thanks
Flo
:surfweb:

That is the only one that is on the harbor that I could see to.

[wltdsnyfan]

Sandy,
No pictures! :sad2: That is going to be hard like you said! I was woundering about all that . But then I figured we have an expert aroudn us.:cool1: Not taking pictures is so un like Disney. But I do realize it is not them, it is the security in the port.
flo
:surfweb:

[sandysplayhouse]

Sandy,
No pictures! :sad2: That is going to be hard like you said! I was woundering about all that . But then I figured we have an expert aroudn us.:cool1: Not taking pictures is so un like Disney. But I do realize it is not them, it is the security in the port.
flo
:surfweb:

Exactly.. it's not Disney, it's Port Security... apparently someone at the Wal-Mart photo shop might figure out how to sneak something past security by looking at the background of my pictures. :sad2:

[sandysplayhouse]

Ok! What is the Cruise packace. They quoted me the 119.00 but did not tell me any thing about 159.00::confused3 Do tell maybe I will have to change.
Flo
:surfweb:
That is the only one that is on the harbor that I could see to.

Actually there are several hotels near by...
but that is the closest one to the water that is that cheap...

The Cruise package includes parking for your vehicle while you are on your cruise and shuttle pick-up back to the hotel after the cruise.

So you are ok.. you don't need it. $119 is a DEAL! :thumbsup2

[wltdsnyfan]

Actually there are several hotels near by...
but that is the closest one to the water that is that cheap...

The Cruise package includes parking for your vehicle while you are on your cruise and shuttle pick-up back to the hotel after the cruise.

So you are ok.. you don't need it. $119 is a DEAL! :thumbsup2

I thought that maybe it was for pick up at the airport and they guy did not know about it when I made the reservations. :) We are going to have to take a taxi or a shuttle to the hotel they do not have pick up. But that is ok.

Yes you are right they’re a several near by. Jut like the Crown Plaza. (to expensive). :scared1: But when I was looking at the map (and I am not a good map reader) :confused3 I though that was the only hotel near the port? That is why I bought the Gamin! Know it gets me door to door if I do not know were I am going.

Contrasts On your new Pirate Costume! :dance3: I will look and see what I can find but I don’t want to dress up to much.:idea:
flo
:surfweb:

[wltdsnyfan]

Sandy,
Congrats!:rockband: party: on you "500" + posts!:dance3: Way to go!:jumping1: :cheer2:

Flo
:surfweb:

[wltdsnyfan]

Let's get this party started:dance3: I'm getting more excited every day:banana: Sandy, the picture of Nemo at the terminal makes me want to go NOW:rotfl:

I know what you mean!:cool1: But I keep thinking to myself time is going to fly:banana:
flo
:surfweb:

[Mendoza5]

not to bum anyone out, but sadly we willl have a last day...what's it like? my girlfriends and I did a 3 day on Royal Caribbean to Ensenada. TERRIBLE!!!! I WILL NEVER DO ROYAL CARIBBEAN, OR ENSENADA AGAIN. that's another story, and this is only my opinion. but on the last day on that we were rushed out of our room, and sat in the lobby for an hour and a half until they called our group color. we were like cattle waiting. it was terrible, they could have had a more comfortable wait for thier guests.

what does Disney do for the last morning? how is it handled? I have read several trip reports that say people ate breakfast. :confused:

[sandysplayhouse]

not to bum anyone out, but sadly we willl have a last day...what's it like? my girlfriends and I did a 3 day on Royal Caribbean to Ensenada. TERRIBLE!!!! I WILL NEVER DO ROYAL CARIBBEAN, OR ENSENADA AGAIN. that's another story, and this is only my opinion. but on the last day on that we were rushed out of our room, and sat in the lobby for an hour and a half until they called our group color. we were like cattle waiting. it was terrible, they could have had a more comfortable wait for thier guests.

what does Disney do for the last morning? how is it handled? I have read several trip reports that say people ate breakfast. :confused:

I just LOVE hearing from people that have cruised on other lines just to hear of the "differences".
I can't wait to meet you and hear what you have to say about this trip when it is over.

I am not a good judge for this question as I have only cruised with Disney...
but, ...we did eat breakfast, and managed to take a last minute look-see for pictures at Shutters
and took a quick walk around the ship just to savor the last moments...
I don't remember being rushed off or anything like that...
but then I do tend to wear rose colored glasses when it comes to Disney...

What do you say about this Flo?

[Huerita]

I have cruised with Royal Carribean twice, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Radisson Seven Seas and Celebrity Cruises. I'm really anxious to see how DCL compares. Of course, this will be the first time I've taken a little one along, but I am expecting some Magicpixiedust:

[wltdsnyfan]

We have only been on Disney to. I don’t ever remember having to leave at a cretin time. They do have two breakfast times that you have to eat at, but hen you could just sit and enjoy the ship after they. I just think that everyone has to be off by a cretin time. With them you do not have specific times to get off. We usually get off right after breakfast because of are flight time.
As they say I am a Disney snob. I like the Disney way and I always have. As Sandy put it I to wear rose color glasses when it comes to Disney!
flo
:surfweb:

[sandysplayhouse]

HEY!!!....
I just noticed that my avatar has changed to DIS Veteran!... :banana::dance3:
When did that happen?!?...
Flo, Is this what you congratulated me on?

[Huerita]

HEY!!!....
I just noticed that my avatar has changed to DIS Veteran!... :banana::dance3:
When did that happen?!?...
Flo, Is this what you congratulated me on?


:cheer2: :banana: :cool1: :dance3:

[Huerita]

CONGRATULATIONS SANDY
If it takes 500 posts to become a veteran, I better get going.....LOL

[wltdsnyfan]

HEY!!!....
I just noticed that my avatar has changed to DIS Veteran!... :banana::dance3:
When did that happen?!?...
Flo, Is this what you congratulated me on?


Yep, That is why! GOod Job!!:woohoo: :cool1:
flo
:surfweb:

This will get us back on the first page.

[Huerita]

Flo,
You have to check out this Travel Report that Sandy sent me. I have been ROTFL (rolling on the floor laughing):rotfl2: I can sooooo relate with Linda.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1276181&page=16

[Huerita]

And i have only gotten to her second post:surfweb:

[wltdsnyfan]

Huerita: Thanks for the trip reoprt. I read the beginning and the end. I can not wait to read what is in the middle. It is a good one.

I also wanted to let you guys know that I got my Micky Fish Extender. It is orange and it is sooo cute. I will take a picture and post.

The weather is is terrible. It was in the high 90's here today. We have a wind advisory for windes in excess of 50 miles. We also have tornado warnings and rain coming. This is goingto be a fun night.

Take care Everyone!
Flo
:surfweb:

[sandysplayhouse]

Huerita: Thanks for the trip reoprt. I read the beginning and the end. I can not wait to read what is in the middle. It is a good one.

I also wanted to let you guys know that I got my Micky Fish Extender. It is orange and it is sooo cute. I will take a picture and post.

The weather is is terrible. It was in the high 90's here today. We have a wind advisory for windes in excess of 50 miles. We also have tornado warnings and rain coming. This is goingto be a fun night.

Take care Everyone!
Flo
:surfweb:

Yikes Flo... what's up with your weather?
Sending some Pixie Dust your way pixiedust:

Take care and I hope your power doesn't go out.

[Huerita]

Huerita: Thanks for the trip reoprt. I read the beginning and the end. I can not wait to read what is in the middle. It is a good one.

I also wanted to let you guys know that I got my Micky Fish Extender. It is orange and it is sooo cute. I will take a picture and post.

The weather is is terrible. It was in the high 90's here today. We have a wind advisory for windes in excess of 50 miles. We also have tornado warnings and rain coming. This is goingto be a fun night.

Take care Everyone!
Flo
:surfweb:

And people think our earthquakes are scarry:scared1: I'll take an earthquake over a tornado any day:duck: We'll be looking out for you Flo:sail:

[wltdsnyfan]

;) Thanks Sandy and Cindy! It was not to bad last night. Most of it passed over. Thank GOd. Now today it is only going to be in the the high 70's. I will tell you one thing. I have lived in Illinois my whole life. The saying goes. "the saying goes if you do not like the weather wait a day it will change" It is very true. This is going to be one of those summers for us I think were it is goign to be real hot one day then coll down the next day. Oh well what are you gogin to do.
Have a good day everyone.
flo
:surfweb:

[sandysplayhouse]

:goodvibes Good Morning!...
Whew... Glad to hear that Flo is ok :grouphug:
Weather can get pretty scarey...
I'm glad that I live here where the weather is pretty much the same everyday...

:goodvibes......Just another day in paradise.......:goodvibes

[sandysplayhouse]

OK guys... we need to name our cruise....
any suggestions?

Magical Mexican Cruise... :boat:
Magical Mexican Tour.... :boat:
Magic to Mexico?... :boat:
Mexican Magic?... :boat:
Magical Riviera Cruise?... :boat:

[sandysplayhouse]

ou... ou... ou...
here's 2 more...

Riviera Magic........ :boat:
Magical Riviera Cruise... :boat:

Did I already say that?... DOH! :headache:

Y'all help me..... we need a name.

[Huerita]

I like Magical Mexican Cruise:coffee:

[Huerita]

How about Magical Adventure in Mexico? :confused:
Or Magical Adventure to Mexico?:confused:
Or Magical Mexican Adventure?:confused:

[Huerita]

Magical Mexican Memories Cruise:rotfl2:

[Huerita]

I'm suppose to be working here.......:surfweb:

I got my Lime Green Fish Extender today in the mail:banana:

I don't know if I can contain myself for a whole year:rotfl2:

I'll probably need a Disneyland fix soon:lmao:

[sandysplayhouse]

I'm suppose to be working here.......:surfweb:

I got my Lime Green Fish Extender today in the mail:banana:

I don't know if I can contain myself for a whole year:rotfl2:

I'll probably need a Disneyland fix soon:lmao:

I dub you pixiedust: an OFFICIAL DISNEY NUT...
You are OUT of the Closet my dear!

[wltdsnyfan]

How about:
The Magic and DIS Mexican Riviara Adventure

THe Magic and DIS Meet the Mexican Riviara

DIS Mexican Riviara Adventure

[Huerita]

I dub you pixiedust: an OFFICIAL DISNEY NUT...
You are OUT of the Closet my dear!

:rotfl2: :cool1: :lmao: :dance3: :yay: :cheer2:

It's MAGIC:wizard:

[Huerita]

I like DIS Magic Mexican Riviera Cruise............CUTE:thumbsup2

[wltdsnyfan]

CIndy,
I agree :welcome: to the group of Disney Nuts. I am proud to be one. We are a friendly bunch :dance3:

flo
:surfweb:

[sandysplayhouse]

:rotfl2:

[wltdsnyfan]

I have to tell you guys what happened tonight. We left to go to Wal Mart. To pick up some things. I came home and I was calling my dog and now answer. Well she (Lexie) locked her self in the down stairs bathroom. She was not a good girl. She tried to get out. I will leave it at that. My DH is soooo made at her. I feel so bad for her. The dog and me are staying out of DH way while he is cleaning.

flo
:surfweb:

[wltdsnyfan]

I like DIS Magic Mexican Riviera Cruise............CUTE:thumbsup2

DIS Magical Mexican Riviera Cruise

flo
:surfweb:

[sandysplayhouse]

I can't believe we dont' have any NEW people joining us yet...
I mean... it is LESS than a year away!:banana:

[wltdsnyfan]

I can't believe we dont' have any NEW people joining us yet...
I mean... it is LESS than a year away!:banana:



Maybe all people are not like us. Disney :crazy: nunts. They think it is to far out? I know when I went in 2004 people did not start to join till about 8 months out. or they do not want to get as excited as us this far out.

flo
:surfweb:

[sandysplayhouse]

:coffee: Good Morning Everyone!...

I know that a lot of people are still unaware that the Magic is coming back to the West Coast...
Disney is not advertising this and therefore people do not know about it...
everyone that I talk to says they have not heard anything about it,
and I have not seen any commercials or anything on TV. :sad2:
But, when I do mention it to anyone, they are VERY interested
and say they are going to check out the website. :rolleyes1

[wltdsnyfan]

Sandy,
YOu are right. I have not Sean it advertised like they did the last time it went to the West Coast. I wonder why. But that could mean up grades at port? I would like an up date but I am happy with a category 6. I have a balcony.:)
It is dinnertime here we are having burgers on the grill. :goodvibes
flo
:surfweb:

[sandysplayhouse]

I'm not really looking for an upgrade...

I like my Cat 11..
although a Cat 9 is nicer with the window, but a balcony would be WAY too much for me...
as it is... sometimes I have to close the curtains because I start seeing too much movement.
:sad2: so why bother with the upgrade?...
although, I probably wouldn't turn it down...:rolleyes1

[Huerita]

Hi fellow Dissers:grouphug:
Just got back from an exhausting day at the County Fair.:yay:
The a 2 hour HOA meeting ..............
Now time for a jacuzzi then off to bed:cloud9:
Hope you are all doing well and enjoying your weekend:dance3:

[wltdsnyfan]

I'm not really looking for an upgrade...

I like my Cat 11..
although a Cat 9 is nicer with the window, but a balcony would be WAY too much for me...
as it is... sometimes I have to close the curtains because I start seeing too much movement.
:sad2: so why bother with the upgrade?...
although, I probably wouldn't turn it down...:rolleyes1

Sandy,
In your case I could understand why you would not want a balcony. If you so desire just to go on a alancy you are more then welcome to come on ours if you want. ON are first cruise we had the big windo. I liked it.
flo
:coffee:

[wltdsnyfan]

Hello!
So what is everyone doing today? I am not doing any thing interesting. I am washing clothes and taking the car for an oil change.
I would love to go to Hobby Lobby to look for Disney things but they are closed on SUndays. I will have to wait till next Saturday or during the week.

Cindy- Sounds like you were busy yesterday? Hope you had fun.
flo
:surfweb:

[sandysplayhouse]

Sandy,
In your case I could understand why you would not want a balcony. If you so desire just to go on a alancy you are more then welcome to come on ours if you want. ON are first cruise we had the big windo. I liked it.
flo
:coffee:

Thanks for the offer Flo, I'll keep that in mind...

Today we are off on a historic venture...
We are taking the little princess granddaughter to Disneyland for her first trip :banana:
She is all of 6 weeks old and it has been killing us to take her there, but we wanted to wait the obligatory 6 weeks before exposing her to crowds.

I'll post a picture later when we get back...

OK... so who is jealous that I'm going to the park?
And incase anyone needs anything... (Flo?)
I'm going again during the week of June 18 - 22 so get your list ready... let me know if you want something.

[wltdsnyfan]

Thanks for the offer Flo, I'll keep that in mind...

Today we are off on a historic venture...
We are taking the little princess granddaughter to Disneyland for her first trip :banana:
She is all of 6 weeks old and it has been killing us to take her there, but we wanted to wait the obligatory 6 weeks before exposing her to crowds.

I'll post a picture later when we get back...

OK... so who is jealous that I'm going to the park?
And incase anyone needs anything... (Flo?)
I'm going again during the week of June 18 - 22 so get your list ready... let me know if you want something.
Sandy,
What an assume day for you!! :thumbsup2 That is going to be so much fun. :cool1: Can’t wait to see the picture.
Yes, I am jealous that you get to see Mickey! But happy for you to.
Thanks for the offer of any thing Disney Land. :rolleyes1 My brain is already spinning. Will let you know.
Flo
:surfweb:

[ljml]

Hello-I haven't been reading this thread lately, so I caught myself up today!! Wow-I am excited about all the ideas....fish extenders/treats, scrapbooking, and postcards. I just finished my cruise scrapbook last night (We went on a double dip last year)-which is why I booked another cruise, I started going thru all the pictures, and decided to do it again!! Do I need to sign up somewhere for what we will do for the fish extenders/treats?

PS-at the time of sailing my DS will be 10 and my DD will be 8. I am glad to see other children in our group around the same age. I also have not told them yet-waiting for a few more months-anyone have any creative ideas to tell them about the cruise? I thought about a scavenger hunt....

Have a great evening!!:)

[wltdsnyfan]

Hello-I haven't been reading this thread lately, so I caught myself up today!! Wow-I am excited about all the ideas....fish extenders/treats, scrapbooking, and postcards. I just finished my cruise scrapbook last night (We went on a double dip last year)-which is why I booked another cruise, I started going thru all the pictures, and decided to do it again!! Do I need to sign up somewhere for what we will do for the fish extenders/treats?

PS-at the time of sailing my DS will be 10 and my DD will be 8. I am glad to see other children in our group around the same age. I also have not told them yet-waiting for a few more months-anyone have any creative ideas to tell them about the cruise? I thought about a scavenger hunt....

Have a great evening!!:)

Hello! I have made the change in the ages of the little ones.
Check the first post in the thread. I think that will answer your questions. IF not let us know.

I like the idea of the scavenger hunt. I am sure they would enjoy that.

This is are 4th cruise. I am hooked on it.

Take care
flo
:surfweb:

[wltdsnyfan]

Sandy,
Hope your journey to Disnay Land with the little ones was what you expected and more.:)

flo
:surfweb:

[sandysplayhouse]

Sandy,
Hope your journey to Disnay Land with the little ones was what you expected and more.:)

flo
:surfweb:

Flo, I'm sure it would have been HAD we gone....

We ended up at the hairdressers for over 2 hours while my daughter got a hair make over. She was depressed about her hair and her overall "after delivery" appearance and needed a make over.
She came out feeling great and loved her hair so it was worth the wait. Unfortunately it was quite late... after 6pm, so we would not have been able to see Mickey nor get Lily's first Mickey shaped balloon... and all of the other "MUST-DO" things on a first time visit. So we post-poned... but we are going for sure next week... probably on Tuesday so get your list ready. :woohoo:

[sandysplayhouse]

Here is my 6wk old DGD in her First Minnie Mouse Dress...
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/LilyMinnie2.jpghttp://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/LilyMinnie.jpg

[wltdsnyfan]

Here is my 6wk old DGD in her First Minnie Mouse Dress...
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/LilyMinnie2.jpghttp://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/LilyMinnie.jpg


Oh how precious!

Glad things worked out for your daughter and she likes her new look.

[Huerita]

OMG!!!!!!She looks sooooo cute:mickeyjum

[sandysplayhouse]

Lookie, LOOKIE, LOOK!

Another Fish Extender on Ebay...! :banana:

For those of you that do not have one, this is your chance to get in on the fun.

This is for a Pooh/Tigger Extender... there is also a Sponge Bob Extender and Spider Man available.

Follow the links to view...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330132777183&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNARL:US:12

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SPONGEBOB-SQUARE-PANTS-STORAGE-BAG-SHOE-RACK-NIP_W0QQitemZ330113757272QQihZ014QQcategoryZ43506Q QtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SPIDERMAN-STORAGE-BAG-SHOE-RACK_W0QQitemZ330129987196QQihZ014QQcategoryZ43506 QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

[sandysplayhouse]

OK...
WE decided we could not deprive the little Granddaughter any longer...
we went to Disneyland last night.... we were only there about 4 hours

Here are a few pictures to give you a little taste of Disney.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/IMGP5108.jpg
NEW Pirate Mickey hats!... VERY CUTE!

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/IMGP5145.jpg

The Popcorn Ride... ummmmmmmmm!

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/IMGP5122.jpg



The New NEMO Submarine Ride... Opening Day!

and of course.....

The L-O-N-G... L-O-N-G Line at the New Nemo ride...

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/IMGP5125.jpg

The actual line wrapped around at least 10 deep!

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/IMGP5159.jpg

Cute sign advertising the Subs.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/IMGP5142.jpg

NEW Nemo Popcorn buckets

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/LilyBalloons.jpg

A FEW balloons for Lily!

and finally, the entrance photo of the granddaughter and parents
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/LilyGate.jpg


and if you want to read all about the new Nemo Submarine attraction... here is a link to everything.

http://www.visionsfantastic.com/main.php?page=nemo

[wltdsnyfan]

OK...
WE decided we could not deprive the little Granddaughter any longer...
we went to Disneyland last night.... we were only there about 4 hours

Here are a few pictures to give you a little taste of Disney.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/IMGP5108.jpg
NEW Pirate Mickey hats!... VERY CUTE!

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/IMGP5145.jpg

The Popcorn Ride... ummmmmmmmm!

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/IMGP5122.jpg



The New NEMO Submarine Ride... Opening Day!

and of course.....

The L-O-N-G... L-O-N-G Line at the New Nemo ride...

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/IMGP5125.jpg

The actual line wrapped around at least 10 deep!

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/IMGP5159.jpg

Cute sign advertising the Subs.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/IMGP5142.jpg

NEW Nemo Popcorn buckets

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/LilyBalloons.jpg

A FEW balloons for Lily!

and finally, the entrance photo of the granddaughter and parents
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/LilyGate.jpg


and if you want to read all about the new Nemo Submarine attraction... here is a link to everything.

http://www.visionsfantastic.com/main.php?page=nemo

OH Thank you for Sharing! They are the Best! Everyone looked so happy! Nice Ballons! Did you buy the Pirate hats for the cruise. I also do not blame you for not wanting to waite.

flo
:surfweb:

[wltdsnyfan]

Sandy,
I decided something! You are the west coast me and I am the Mid West you. We are so much alike when it comes to Disney.
Also, my son and husband went to see Pirates 3. They loved it. They can not waite till 4.
flo
:surfweb:

[sandysplayhouse]

Sandy,
I decided something! You are the west coast me and I am the Mid West you. We are so much alike when it comes to Disney.
Also, my son and husband went to see Pirates 3. They loved it. They can not waite till 4.
flo
:surfweb:

Flo, I'm so jealous... :sad1:
I STILL have not gone to see pirate: POC 3... :sad2:

My DH and I want to go see it Really REALLY bad,
but something always comes up and when it doesn't,
we tend to spend every spare moment we get drooling over Lily. :love: LOL
We have out of town family visiting over the next 2 weekends so that puts us into July before we will be able to go. :sad2:

[Huerita]

Alright you 2 Disney fanatics:rotfl2:
I definatley think we all need those new pirate hats for the cruise....pirate:
The Nemo ride looks awesome:dance3:

[wltdsnyfan]

Alright you 2 Disney fanatics:rotfl2:
I definatley think we all need those new pirate hats for the cruise....pirate:
The Nemo ride looks awesome:dance3:

I was thinking the same thing. But then then are some on oriental trading that have long har attached. I am so confused.:eek:

flo
:surfweb:

[Huerita]

:rotfl2: :laughing: :lmao: :rotfl:

[sandysplayhouse]

Flo... Is this your hat? ...

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/Pirate.jpg




Personally, I like this one better... LOL

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/BrownPirate1.jpg
Just $14.95 @ www.piratesstore.com (http://www.piratesstore.com)


(*note... there are 2 s's in piratesstore.com)

OK... now we are having too much fun!
:cool1: :rotfl2::rotfl::dance3::cool1:

[wltdsnyfan]

Flo... Is this your hat? ...

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/Pirate.jpg




Personally, I like this one better... LOL

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/BrownPirate1.jpg
Just $14.95 @ www.piratesstore.com (http://www.piratesstore.com)


(*note... there are 2 s's in piratesstore.com)

OK... now we are having too much fun!
:cool1: :rotfl2::rotfl::dance3::cool1:






Yes, that is the one that I saw at oriental Trading, but I do agree with you I like the second one better. Maybe I will get the second one for me and the other for my DH and DS. So now I have to decide between 3?:dance3:

Flo
:surfweb:

[wltdsnyfan]

Hello! Guess what came in the mail today. I got my Chip and Dale Fish extender.:goodvibes It is sooo cute. It is a little big. SO I may take it to work and put it on my wall. It took so long because it came from Londen and had to go through customs.

flo
:surfweb:

[Huerita]

Hey where are all the other cruisers:confused:

[wltdsnyfan]

Hey where are all the other cruisers:confused:
They may be waiting till it gets closer! Mayber they feal 11 months out is to far and they have other things to do in the mean time? Me on the other hand I can not do that, as we can see. Hello everone else when ever you decide to join us we are here.:)

flo
:surfweb:

[sandysplayhouse]

They may be waiting till it gets closer! Mayber they feal 11 months out is to far and they have other things to do in the mean time? Me on the other hand I can not do that, as we can see. Hello everone else when ever you decide to join us we are here.:)

flo
:surfweb:

I agree with Flo...

I just checked the Cruise Meets first page, (which we are on BTW)
and we have had 1,724 views as opposed to our now 202 posts...
so SOMEONE is looking at us and checking us out (lurking in the shadows)

Perhaps they are trying to decide if they want to join our ship?
or they DID want to join our ship and have changed their minds
when they saw that we are a bunch of Disney Nuts! pixiedust::joker::hyper2::crazy::hyper::cool1:
:wave2: Come on in... we don't bite! :wave:

[wltdsnyfan]

I Agree we do not bite! :) We are just Disney Nuts!:dance3:
Come on and join us when you are ready. We will be here.

flo
:surfweb:

[wltdsnyfan]

Hi Sandy and Cindy!
Just wanted to share. We are having a heat wave in Illinois. It has been in the high 80's all week (feels line 90's) and tomorrow it is going to be in the 90's. My air has not been oof. at night it only goes down to the 60's. Oh well what are you going to do.
take care
flo
:surfweb:

[Huerita]

Try to keep cool Flo. Boy, you sure have some crazy weather bach there.:cool1: Just keep thinking BEACH:beach:

[wltdsnyfan]

Try to keep cool Flo. Boy, you sure have some crazy weather bach there.:cool1: Just keep thinking BEACH:beach:

We do have that! But I have lived here my whole life so I am kind of used to it. I think we all get used to the weather were ever we live. Also, the electrice company loves us now they see $$$$. But I am on a budget for both electrice and gas. I like to know what I am paying each month.

Have a good day.
flo
:surfweb:

[wltdsnyfan]

Went to page 2 :scared1: bringing us back to the First page.:dance3:

flo
:surfweb:

[wltdsnyfan]

Hi Everyone! Happy Weekend!
I was on the DCL site and I was checking some catagorys. Catogory 9 has about 10 rooms catagory 10 is GTY and Catagory 6 has 3 rooms. I know it changes but it looks like more and more are booking. So this is good.:)

flo
:surfweb:

[wltdsnyfan]

Sandy, How is it going with the out of town company? Busy I bet.

flo
:surfweb:

[wltdsnyfan]

Morning!:)
Hello Cindy and Sandy! :dance3:
ANy one doing any thing interesting today!:coffee:
I am staying in a nice cool house. THe hot weather here is ogingto break on Tuesday It is going to be in the 80's:)
:cool1:
Take Care
Flo
:surfweb:

[Mendoza5]

hi all. hope everyone is well. I loved the pictures of Disneyland Sandy,, we are going in September. Hey for all of you who have cruised before, are the movies in the theater free? I was reading that trip report from the incredibles family, IT WAS GREAT!!! i read it all in one sitting. but she mentioned that she pre-paid for the movies, i assumed that the movies were free. are they free?

[wltdsnyfan]

hi all. hope everyone is well. I loved the pictures of Disneyland Sandy,, we are going in September. Hey for all of you who have cruised before, are the movies in the theater free? I was reading that trip report from the incredibles family, IT WAS GREAT!!! i read it all in one sitting. but she mentioned that she pre-paid for the movies, i assumed that the movies were free. are they free?

Hello! Good to hear from you. When we cruised in 2004 the movies and the shows were all Free! Even the Big screen by the Family pool was free. I have never heard of them charging for movies. That was all included in the price of the cruise. I hope that did not change. Maybe they now have movice that you can rent for the TV in the rooms?
flo
:surfweb:

[sandysplayhouse]

Hi All...
I"m having a great time with the out of town family...
We have gone to the beach and out to eat on the pier..
Our weather is great.. :goodvibes sunny, cool, perfect as usual.
Tomorrow we check into our cottages and just hang out at the beach... :beach:
Tuesday we go to Disneyland :cool1:
So anyone that wants something better speak up and give me their list.

And to Mendoza5,
Disney was not charging for movies last year, ...I hope that has not changed. :sad2:

[wltdsnyfan]

Sandy,
I agree if they start to charge for movies!

Have a good day.

flo
:surfweb:

[Huerita]

Enjoy your day at the beach Sandy.:beach:
It' off to work andswim lessons for Kailani this week:cool1:
Hopefully the weather will cool down Flo.:goodvibes
Hope everyone had a nice weekend:thumbsup2
Cindy

[slg]

I was on a cruise on April 28-May 5 and movies were free. I cannot imagine DCL would charge for movies. There must be a mistake in communication.

S.

[ljml]

I went on a double dip in May 2006 & the movies (Buena Vista Theater or on Deck) were free.......I don't think that Disney would charge for the movies that were on my cruise were not brand new releases. Maybe she meant something else by that?:confused3

[wltdsnyfan]

Sandy,
Hope you had fun at DisneyLand today. And the :beach: yesterday.

flo
:surfweb:

[Huerita]

Sandy,
Hope you had fun at DisneyLand today. And the :beach: yesterday.

flo
:surfweb:

Ditto that...........:grouphug:

[wltdsnyfan]

:wave2: Everyone!
Just checking in to see how you all are doing! Hope all is well!:)

flo
:surfweb:

[Huerita]

Thanks for checking in Flo,

Sandy's on vacation with family and I'm buried with work :surfweb: and my DGD since Sandy is her daycare provider.....Miss you all:laundy:

[wltdsnyfan]

Cindy,
I understand being burnt out at work. I come home some times and just want to sit and watch TV. That is cool that Sandy is her day care provider.
take care
flo
:surfweb:

[Huerita]

Cindy,
I understand being burnt out at work. I come home some times and just want to sit and watch TV. That is cool that Sandy is her day care provider.
take care
flo
:surfweb:

I hear you....:thumbsup2
Sandy's the best:cool1:

[wltdsnyfan]

Hi Everyone!
Just wanted to get us back to the first page and say Hello!:)

Also, I always go on DCL and check the cruise. It looks like Cat 9 is sold out it is Gty only (that is what it said could change) and the prices have gone up. Cat 6 has gone up 75.00 since we booked.

Sandy, Hope you having a great week with your company. Miss you on the thread.

Flo
:surfweb:

[Huerita]

Hi Flo:wave2:

Just checking in.:3dglasses

I've got a couple of spare minutes while my DGD is taking a nap:cloud9:

I'm sure Sandy will be checking in on Monday. I miss her too:grouphug:

The weather is gorgeous here:beach:

It feels like our trip is right aroud the corner:dance3:

Take care, Cindy

[wltdsnyfan]

:sad2: Sandy WE miss you:sad:

Hope you are having a gret time!:mickeyjum

flo
:surfweb:

[sandysplayhouse]

Well, well, well…..I’m baaaaaaaaaaaAck :cool1:

I’m exhausted! This has been SUCH an exhausting week off,
That I need a week off to get over it! LOL
We have had a great time with the visiting family
We stayed at the beach for 5 days,
Disneyland one day,
and Downtown Disney another…
We have shopped, laughed, swam, cooked, BarBQ’d, ate out,
and snacked ourselves silly… now we all need stretchy pants! LOL
Through all this, the kids have been great… taking everything in stride
without any meltdowns… real troopers!

Flo, I got your pen… well, actually I bought 3 so you could have a choice..
I”ll send you pictures in a PM and don’t feel obligated to chose one if you don’t like them
as I’d be happy to keep them.

A few pictures to share…




Arriving at the Park...

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/IMGP5291.jpg



Back of the Castle...

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/IMGP5294.jpg


By the Carousel...

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/IMGP5300.jpg


Fantasmic Fireworks...
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/IMGP5375.jpg

Front of Mark Twain during Fantasmic...
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/IMGP5342.jpg

Back of Mark Twain...
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/IMGP5424.jpg

Mickey at end of Fantasmic... (sorry, its blurry)
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/IMGP5393.jpg


The family @ the BEACH... flying kites, sunbathing, etc.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/IMGP5474.jpg

Fishing... he caught and ate this fish... (yuck)
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/IMGP5520.jpg

It rough being on vacation... but somebody has to do it... :lmao:
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/IMGP5483.jpg

[wltdsnyfan]

Sandy,
Looks like you had a great time. Welcome back! Also, looks like you had the beach to yourself.

flo
:surfweb:

[sandysplayhouse]

Hi Flo...
and Thanks, we did have a great time and the beach was pretty much to ourselves...
We were on a private stretch of beach that belongs to my :snooty: uncle
...so we were pretty much alone most of the time, it was great. :woohoo:

[wltdsnyfan]

Hello everyone!
Sandy, how is your week going? I know when you go on vacation you need the week after to rest. But at least you had fun.

Went today and ordered are kitchen cabinets. We are goingto start to remoble. Or let me phrase it Dh is going to remodle. They are going to come on Saturday. He is also taking a week off of work the week after the 4th to finish them He has 4 weeks vacation.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[wltdsnyfan]

Oh one more thing I have to share.:)

I have been wanting a HD ready radio for my car. This is fee and no month fee. Well I got one this past weekend . It sounds soooo good. Now the Radio station that have HD sound better. I told my DH that I am going to get into trouble because now I blast it. Oh Well! At least my music is soft. I bought the new Barry Manallow CD. I love it.:dance3:
flo
:surfweb:

[Huerita]

Congratulations on your new radio Flo.

I'm jealous of your new cabinets...........

Hope everyone us having a good week:cool1:

[sandysplayhouse]

NEW KITCHEN!!!

WOW Flo, I'm totally jealous,
I have been wanting a new kitchen since I got my house! LOL

For almost 15 years now... My DH is always telling me he will do it, but I am a little doubtful of his abilities...

Huerita, please don't EVER tell him I said that... :rotfl:

He can pretty much do anything he decides to do, and things usually end up looking great...
But its the process that I can't take... he hurts himself, he breaks things, he electrocutes himself,
he chops off a finger or two, he has fallen off the roof, dripped paint in his eyes,
slipped a disc, gotten stuck in the attic, banged his head, flooded the WHOLE downstairs,
has measured wrong and chopped things so short that he has had to REbuy a whole new door, carpet, poles, and plexiglass!

He IS my Cajun Tim Allen. :lmao:

[Huerita]

NEW KITCHEN!!!

WOW Flo, I'm totally jealous,
I have been wanting a new kitchen since I got my house! LOL

For almost 15 years now... My DH is always telling me he will do it, but I am a little doubtful of his abilities...

Huerita, please don't EVER tell him I said that... :rotfl:

He can pretty much do anything he decides to do, and things usually end up looking great...
But its the process that I can't take... he hurts himself, he breaks things, he electrocutes himself,
he chops off a finger or two, he has fallen off the roof, dripped paint in his eyes,
slipped a disc, gotten stuck in the attic, banged his head, flooded the WHOLE downstairs,
has measured wrong and chopped things so short that he has had to REbuy a whole new door, carpet, poles, and plexiglass!

He IS my Cajun Tim Allen. :lmao:

:rotfl2: LMAO........
Don't worry, I wouldn't dare say a word.............

[wltdsnyfan]

NEW KITCHEN!!!

WOW Flo, I'm totally jealous,
I have been wanting a new kitchen since I got my house! LOL

For almost 15 years now... My DH is always telling me he will do it, but I am a little doubtful of his abilities...

Huerita, please don't EVER tell him I said that... :rotfl:

He can pretty much do anything he decides to do, and things usually end up looking great...
But its the process that I can't take... he hurts himself, he breaks things, he electrocutes himself,
he chops off a finger or two, he has fallen off the roof, dripped paint in his eyes,
slipped a disc, gotten stuck in the attic, banged his head, flooded the WHOLE downstairs,
has measured wrong and chopped things so short that he has had to REbuy a whole new door, carpet, poles, and plexiglass!

He IS my Cajun Tim Allen. :lmao:

Sandy,
That is to:rotfl2:

We have been in are house 12 years and since we moved in we to needed cabinets. They took a semi gloss paid and painted overthe wook and they are this yuckey green! Are house is an older house. I will tell you one thing though I am staying out of his way. I am not going to be responsible when something goes wrong. And believe me it will. They are being delived on Saturday and he is going to have them put in the house. I am still trying to figure out were they are goihg to fit! We shell see.
flo
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[wltdsnyfan]

Congratulations on your new radio Flo.

I'm jealous of your new cabinets...........

Hope everyone us having a good week:cool1:

Cindy,
Let me tell you story about the radio. I wanted a new car. Are cars are paid off. My husband realy did not want me to do this. We don't have car payments why start! I said fine! I am getting my sterio (that i have wanted) getting new wheel rims for the car (getting rid of hub caps) and getting the car detailed.
I thought to myself I am getting what I wanted any way. :)
flo
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[sandysplayhouse]

I just got back from dropping the family at the airport...
They have a 6am flight...
I hope they get out as I just turned on the news and see that Texas is flooding and they have a change of planes in Dallas :sad2:
It does not look good. I've been in Houston when the weather was horrific like this and we sat on the runway for 2 hours waiting for a break in the LIGHTNING to be able to take off! :scared1:
We had a great visit and they are a wonderful family and their kids were great. ages 12, 4, and 4...
They were here for 12 days and I wish they could have stayed longer... that in itself says alot.
More family visiting next week... just for a week...
then another family arrives the week after that for 3 weeks!
July is totally booked for us so if anyone else is coming to visit us, please wait until August! :lmao:

[sandysplayhouse]

I just found another Fish Extender on Ebay... :cool1:
Its a pink Hello Kitty Extender and it is very cute...


http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i257/sandysplayhouse/HelloKitty.jpg

Here's the link... if it doesn't let you click on it, then copy and paste in the address bar.

http://cgi.ebay.com/HELLO-KITTY-5-TIER-POCKET-HANGING-MAIL-HOLDER-ORGANIZER_W0QQitemZ200123423924QQihZ010QQcategoryZ 39568QQtcZphotoQQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewIt em

[Huerita]

Good for you Flo on the stereo:thumbsup2
Sandy, you make me exhausted just thiking about all the commotion:cloud9:

[wltdsnyfan]

My goodness Sandy! You are going to need a vacation after all that. I agree with Cindy just reading it makes me tired.

Have fun and good luck to the family getting in and out of Texas.

flo
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[sandysplayhouse]

The family made it home safe and sound... :cool1:
all kids and luggage accounted for... I think everyone will agree that makes for a great trip right?
...just thinking about losing my luggage makes me nuts. ... I usually hold my breath until I get all my bags.
I have watched too many shows on MSNBC about luggage handlers and how they riffle thru your bags and swipe cameras, shoes, and jewelry... although WHY someone would put jewelry or a camera in a checked bag is beyond me... seems like they must want it stolen... no offense to anyone who has done this. But come on... the odds of your bags getting lost are bound to catch up with you eventually... so why chance it? I carry all my important stuff with me and ON me. If it is worth something to me, it is going WITH me.
...OK... sorry, I'm rambling... the family got home safely.

[wltdsnyfan]

Sandy,
Glad you family made it home safe and sound. That makes for a prefect vacation.

I totally agree with the luggage. O’Hare lost are luggage once and it had to be delivered to are house. But that did not happen till two days later. Then in 2006 when we did the DCL 7 night Western they lost one of are suitcases. I had to fill out a report and everything. They did call me at the airport and they found it. They got it to the airport in time for it to make are plane and everything. I was happy for that.

Have a good day.

Flo
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[sandysplayhouse]

:surfweb: Good Morning!

Just sitting here waiting to start my day, hope everyone has a good one.
(and bumping us back up on the first page)

Flo... I have not sent you the picture of the pens as I seem to have misplaced my camera cord :sad2:
...So I am unable to download the pictures to my computer.
As soon as I locate it, I'll send you that PM for you to chose.

[sandysplayhouse]

What is everybody doing this weekend?

I plan on scrapbooking ALL weekend...

I've got SO many pictures and SO much STASH to use up...
I'm starting to find it difficult to find reasons as to WHY I need more paper and more stuff
since I have hardly used any :rotfl:
I tend to buy ANY-thing and EVERY-thing that is Disney related and I have almost every pack of
Disney Scrapbooking kits that are sold at the park... and I have YET to use ONE! :sad2:
My DH just shakes his head and smiles at me when I start browsing the scrapbook section of the store
because he know I have an addiction and there is no help for me except to buy more stuff! :rolleyes1

I should start a group...
DSA.... Disney Scrappers Annonomis...

or better yet...
DSPA... Disney Scrapper Proscrastinators Annonomis...:lmao:

[wltdsnyfan]

Not doing much this weekend. I am having my car detailed this weekend. I will let them make it look pretty! Tomorrow my cabinets come so Danny is going to be busy. My son went down to his apartment at school for the weekend. Milwaukee, WI has something they call summer fest. They have bands and food. He is gone for the weekend. It will be quiet around here. I am hoping that my rims for my car come in tomorrow so I could go have them put on my car. Other then that I have nothing planed.
Hope everyone has a good weekend. Just think then next Wednesday is the 4th of July. I hope time keeps flying the way it is so that the Cruise is closer and closer.

Sandy, that is fine with the pens.

Flo
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[sandysplayhouse]

(It will be quiet around here.)

:rotfl:Not if your cabinets come in... Danny will be busy tearing out the old and putting in the new.. sounds noisy to me... you might want to schedule a shopping trip or something so that you are out of his way! :rolleyes1

[wltdsnyfan]

Sandy,
This is true. Maybe I will go to Hobby Lobby and look for Disney stuff! This sounds good. We all got a call just a little wahile ago that they will be here between 2:00 and 6:00. So that pretty much leaves you hanging for the whold day. But when all is said and done it will be worth it.

flo
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[Huerita]

Hi Everyone:banana:

We just got back from a shopping spree at the Disney Store in the mall:cheer2:
Needless to say, I found WAY too many cute things I couldn't live without:yay:
I think we're set for awhile anyway:woohoo:
My DGD got lots of clothes for the cruise, and I found a great hndbag that will be perfect for more shopping:goodvibesI've got to work tomorrow, so I had fun tonight:wizard:

[wltdsnyfan]

Hi Everyone:banana:

We just got back from a shopping spree at the Disney Store in the mall:cheer2:
Needless to say, I found WAY too many cute things I couldn't live without:yay:
I think we're set for awhile anyway:woohoo:
My DGD got lots of clothes for the cruise, and I found a great hndbag that will be perfect for more shopping:goodvibesI've got to work tomorrow, so I had fun tonight:wizard:
Cindy,
Sounds like you had a great time! It is so much fun when you find alot of good things.
Flo
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