May 23, 2009 (5/23/09) E. Caribbean w/Tortola

[Mel0215]

So for the FE we need to bring something for everyone participating (according to our limits) and either deliver a gift every night, or make little gift bags with a few gifts and deliver once.? And do something separate for the kids/ teens??
Sorry for all the questions, I"m new to this.

[Disneyfalcon]

So for the FE we need to bring something for everyone participating (according to our limits) and either deliver a gift every night, or make little gift bags with a few gifts and deliver once.? And do something separate for the kids/ teens??
Sorry for all the questions, I"m new to this.

Someone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but you do not need to feel like you need to get a gift for every person, and certainly not every day.

One gift per stateroom, once per cruise is perfectly acceptable! It's supposed to be fun!! It's not supposed to cost you a fortune or take up too much time. You want to be enjoying your cruise, not delivering goodies every single day.:)

[StillVibration]

Ok so goofy question, but has anyone ever booked a disney cruise through Orbitz? We've always used a travel agent but were considering trying ourselves this time? We appreciate any thoughts.

[justmestace]

Someone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but you do not need to feel like you need to get a gift for every person, and certainly not every day.

One gift per stateroom, once per cruise is perfectly acceptable! It's supposed to be fun!! It's not supposed to cost you a fortune or take up too much time. You want to be enjoying your cruise, not delivering goodies every single day.:)


I totally agree:thumbsup2

[justmestace]

Ok so goofy question, but has anyone ever booked a disney cruise through Orbitz? We've always used a travel agent but were considering trying ourselves this time? We appreciate any thoughts.


I've never tried it, but if you can get a price without being instantly "locked in"....so that you could check it against DCL's price....and if the room is guaranteed, then I guess it would work okay.

[justmestace]

Where is the meet & Greet?


Nothing set in stone yet, but we were thinking about right after the lifeboat drill, Deck 10, Starboard.

[justmestace]

I have to find something that is eas to get my mother to do, she is not wheel chair bound, but walking is not as easy as it used to be!!


The tour to St John is doable for someone with limited mobility.
Also a taxi tour of St Thomas or Tortola. The taxi drivers love to showcase their islands and are safe.
Or you could still taxi to Coral World...both my parents have trouble walking and we still thought it was a good place to take them.

The reason I say taxi is so that you wouldn't have to wait for an excursion bus, or walk a long way to get to the excursion busses.

[JOANNEL]

The tour to St John is doable for someone with limited mobility.
Also a taxi tour of St Thomas or Tortola. The taxi drivers love to showcase their islands and are safe.
Or you could still taxi to Coral World...both my parents have trouble walking and we still thought it was a good place to take them.

The reason I say taxi is so that you wouldn't have to wait for an excursion bus, or walk a long way to get to the excursion busses.

Are most easy to spot? We found a great one in Grand cayman one time. What is the normal charge?

[justmestace]

Are most easy to spot? We found a great one in Grand cayman one time. What is the normal charge?

There should be quite a line of them as you exit the port terminal. Most of the time you can get a great tour of the island for about $20-25. Sometimes as much as $50, if there's a lot to see and stops to make. If you taxi to Coral World, it shouldn't be more than $15.

[tripodjw]

We booked onto this cruise yesterday :cool1:

Thanks to Tracy at DU!!

I'm hoping it's not too late to join up to the FE list etc. If its still ok, please sign us up for meet n greet and FE.


Me: Jane (31 at time of sailing) - Dis name: tripodjw
DH: Heath (41)

Nottingham, England

1st Disney Cruise (i've cruised non-DCL but DH is a cruise-newbie)

Celebrating 5th wedding anniversary a week late (actual date is 16 May but i'm flying to US on business and missing the actual day so DH is flying out to meet me and we're coming on this cruise to celebrate)

Room: GTY - will update as soon as we have it

No excursions booked yet

Late dinner seating

VERY EXCITED NOW!!!!

[winotracy]

Hi Jane :cool1:

I was so close to telling you yesterday that I'm on this sailing too but didn't. I look forward to meeting you!

[JOANNEL]

We booked onto this cruise yesterday :cool1:

Thanks to Tracy at DU!!

I'm hoping it's not too late to join up to the FE list etc. If its still ok, please sign us up for meet n greet and FE.


Me: Jane (31 at time of sailing) - Dis name: tripodjw
DH: Heath (41)

Nottingham, England

1st Disney Cruise (i've cruised non-DCL but DH is a cruise-newbie)

Celebrating 5th wedding anniversary a week late (actual date is 16 May but i'm flying to US on business and missing the actual day so DH is flying out to meet me and we're coming on this cruise to celebrate)

Room: GTY - will update as soon as we have it

No excursions booked yet

Late dinner seating

VERY EXCITED NOW!!!!

Welcome Jane, we bookde yesterday also. I spent a lot of time checking out Tortola on the internet last night.

[tripodjw]

Hi Jane :cool1:

I was so close to telling you yesterday that I'm on this sailing too but didn't. I look forward to meeting you!

I'd read this thread before booking and wondered if this was your alter-ego (with the DU link in your sig etc) but wimped out of asking in case i was making a massive assumption.

Looking forward to meeting everyone.

[StillVibration]

pirate: Anyone looked into excursions/activities (involving sand and water!!) not sanctioned by the ship? Never been to these islands and wondering if there are things to do on your own.

[justmestace]

Welcome Jane and Heath!!!

:welcome: :welcome:

[justmestace]

pirate: Anyone looked into excursions/activities (involving sand and water!!) not sanctioned by the ship? Never been to these islands and wondering if there are things to do on your own.

Here's a link to St Thomas beaches. Magen's Bay is popular, and there's Coki and Sapphire, plus a lot of others. You can taxi to these and arrange for the driver to come back for you, but there are also always taxi's waiting at these beaches when ships are in port.

http://www.vinow.com/stthomas/beaches_stt/


In Tortola, we're taking a taxi to Brewer's Bay.

[justmestace]

HELP!!!

My son (15) is going to Europe this summer and he needs an International Calling card....one that goes from other countries TO the U.S. I've looked everywhere and all I can find are ones to use in the U.S. to call other countries. Any ideas???

[beachbratt]

Hello...My name is Renee and my hubby is Ron and we just booked this cruise....this is our 4th cruise but 1st Eastern any good suggestions for the ports.....

[StillVibration]

WoooHooo!! Booked today!!!

[ehagerty]

Welcome Jane, we bookde yesterday also. I spent a lot of time checking out Tortola on the internet last night.

Hey - Joanne - I think you're the same Joanne from the DVC member cruise - Tom & Ellen, here!! We booked this cruise while on the member cruise last Sept (also going on NEXT member cruise, Sept 2009) - only for this cruise (May 23-20) we are bringing our two boys. I noticed a lot of recent cruisers for this cruise coming from FL - I presume y'all are taking advantage of favorable FL Residents' rates?

[StillVibration]

My DW and I have found a catamaran on Tortola that sails with very small groups and gets wonderful ratings. Problem is they will not sail with less than 4 passengers. But the max is 14. They go to the baths and lots of other places. Cost is 110 pp. If anyone is interested and would like to join us please let me know and maybe we can arrange something. I've already been speaking with the captain. If you need reviews try tripadvisor or check out their web page. kuralu.com I've not asked but I would expect to have to pay cash but I can find out. BTW, no worries on time, he promises to get everyone back on time!

[JOANNEL]

HELP!!!

My son (15) is going to Europe this summer and he needs an International Calling card....one that goes from other countries TO the U.S. I've looked everywhere and all I can find are ones to use in the U.S. to call other countries. Any ideas???

My ds went to Australia last summer, Scott go his in hostels once he got there. Have you tried Sam's?

[JOANNEL]

Hey - Joanne - I think you're the same Joanne from the DVC member cruise - Tom & Ellen, here!! We booked this cruise while on the member cruise last Sept (also going on NEXT member cruise, Sept 2009) - only for this cruise (May 23-20) we are bringing our two boys. I noticed a lot of recent cruisers for this cruise coming from FL - I presume y'all are taking advantage of favorable FL Residents' rates?

Hi Tom & Ellen from Buffalo.. yes it's me. Roger is not coming this trip. just the girls. Can't wait to see you again. Nice that you can bring your boys. ROger & I booked one on Oct on the member cruise, but when these rates came out and I was looking at what to do with my sister when she's here I couldn't pass this up. We will be the three old ladies that are Mickey crazy....

[ChiaraA]

Hello All!
I've introduced myself once but it was several weeks ago and I haven't been able to get back. My grandfather that I was helping care for, passed away two weeks ago. Life is starting to return to normal (whatever that is these days:)) and I'm able to start to look forward to our trip that we've had planned since last May.
I'm traveling with my hubby & 2 boys, my Mom and my in-laws and would like to surprise everyone with decorating their doors. Does anyone know the dimensions of the stateroom doors and where the room number falls on the door? I have a really cool idea but it's kinda big and I don't want to have to be cutting and improvising once we get there.
I'm sure this info is on this board somewhere but I couldn't find it. Thanks for your help!
Chiara
cruising 5/23/09 Disney Magic 7-day Eastern Carribbean

[justmestace]

My DW and I have found a catamaran on Tortola that sails with very small groups and gets wonderful ratings. Problem is they will not sail with less than 4 passengers. But the max is 14. They go to the baths and lots of other places. Cost is 110 pp. If anyone is interested and would like to join us please let me know and maybe we can arrange something. I've already been speaking with the captain. If you need reviews try tripadvisor or check out their web page. kuralu.com I've not asked but I would expect to have to pay cash but I can find out. BTW, no worries on time, he promises to get everyone back on time!


I checked it out and it looks like some of the others we've done here and there.....really nice!! I sent an e-mail to Sharon to see if she'd be interested. Our original plan was just to taxi to Brewer's Bay...but I would LOVE to do this. It's just Sharon, me and her daughter who will be almost 17. Leaving the rest of the family at home.

[justmestace]

My ds went to Australia last summer, Scott go his in hostels once he got there. Have you tried Sam's?


I tried Costco but not Sam's. I find an online place to get one. Still would rather get one here if I could.
But the idea of him getting one over there is a good one. Thanks.

[StillVibration]

I checked it out and it looks like some of the others we've done here and there.....really nice!! I sent an e-mail to Sharon to see if she'd be interested. Our original plan was just to taxi to Brewer's Bay...but I would LOVE to do this. It's just Sharon, me and her daughter who will be almost 17. Leaving the rest of the family at home.


Excellent! We are also very excited about this possibility. DW and I will be watching the threads so let us know what you decide. Once we have a number we can contact that captain.:banana:

[itdjbw]

My wife and I are considering the May 23 Eastern for our 4th Disney cruise. Anyone been to St. Thomas/Tortola that can give some basic island info? Just curious if this are similar to the environment in Nassau. Thougts on excursions. How does Eastern compare to Western. All our previous have been western and were wonderful!

I much prefer the eastern route which is always my first choice. We love the extra sea day and much prefer the ports.
We haven't been to Tortola before but St Thomas has some nice beaches, shopping and other things to do.

[itdjbw]

We booked onto this cruise yesterday :cool1:

Thanks to Tracy at DU!!

I'm hoping it's not too late to join up to the FE list etc. If its still ok, please sign us up for meet n greet and FE.


Me: Jane (31 at time of sailing) - Dis name: tripodjw
DH: Heath (41)

Nottingham, England

1st Disney Cruise (i've cruised non-DCL but DH is a cruise-newbie)

Celebrating 5th wedding anniversary a week late (actual date is 16 May but i'm flying to US on business and missing the actual day so DH is flying out to meet me and we're coming on this cruise to celebrate)

Room: GTY - will update as soon as we have it

No excursions booked yet

Late dinner seating

VERY EXCITED NOW!!!!

Welcome to the group.

[itdjbw]

HELP!!!

My son (15) is going to Europe this summer and he needs an International Calling card....one that goes from other countries TO the U.S. I've looked everywhere and all I can find are ones to use in the U.S. to call other countries. Any ideas???

When we have been out we have had internet access and used vonage to call the US.
I would suggest looking on Clark Howard's website and see if he has any suggestions.

[itdjbw]

Hello...My name is Renee and my hubby is Ron and we just booked this cruise....this is our 4th cruise but 1st Eastern any good suggestions for the ports.....

Welcome :)

[itdjbw]

WoooHooo!! Booked today!!!

Another welcome from me :)
I see this board was busy on the weekend - not sure why I didn't get any email notifications and didn't look :)

[sklimuck]

StillVibration & Stacey- Kaylah & I would love to do the catamaran excursion. I emailed Stacey back last night, but it was pretty late. You can count us in. Sounds great!!

[justmestace]

StillVibration & Stacey- Kaylah & I would love to do the catamaran excursion. I emailed Stacey back last night, but it was pretty late. You can count us in. Sounds great!!


DITTO!! I didn't get back online last night. Our middle daughter was moving out, so emotions were high for me. Talked on the phone to our oldest daughter until after midnight. I sure do wish I'd had all boys, maybe I wouldn't have worried so much.

Anyway...will send a PM.....if I can get it to work. I tried answering PM's this morning, and it was so slow, I gave up. I'm not sure they did the right thing by "upgrading" the Boards!

[JOANNEL]

DITTO!! I didn't get back online last night. Our middle daughter was moving out, so emotions were high for me. Talked on the phone to our oldest daughter until after midnight. I sure do wish I'd had all boys, maybe I wouldn't have worried so much.

Anyway...will send a PM.....if I can get it to work. I tried answering PM's this morning, and it was so slow, I gave up. I'm not sure they did the right thing by "upgrading" the Boards!

I have two boys 23 & 20. It's not any easier

[StillVibration]

DITTO!! I didn't get back online last night. Our middle daughter was moving out, so emotions were high for me. Talked on the phone to our oldest daughter until after midnight. I sure do wish I'd had all boys, maybe I wouldn't have worried so much.

Anyway...will send a PM.....if I can get it to work. I tried answering PM's this morning, and it was so slow, I gave up. I'm not sure they did the right thing by "upgrading" the Boards!

Ok so apparently I can't send a private message until I get to ten posts, which I will today, so I'll contact the captain and let him know we have enough and then give you a call. Thanks for your interest. I'll let you know how we should pay and the details when I get them. I did find another option as well if this one doesnt work out for some reason!

Tom

[sklimuck]

Kaylah has already talked about when she is a bit older, she wants to move out. But since it is just to the guesthouse here,(because free rent) it shouldn't be so traumatic. But I suppose I will have to install soundproofing or maybe get my glass ready to listen through the walls. lol

StillVibration- we should get you to 10 today without a problem.

[justmestace]

Ok so apparently I can't send a private message until I get to ten posts, which I will today, so I'll contact the captain and let him know we have enough and then give you a call. Thanks for your interest. I'll let you know how we should pay and the details when I get them. I did find another option as well if this one doesnt work out for some reason!

Tom



WHOOOOO HOOOOO!!! I'm so excited now. I have never been disappointed when we've done this type of excursion. They're usually First Class all the way.

[justmestace]

I have two boys 23 & 20. It's not any easier


That's what I'm afraid of. Our only son is almost 16. And he's thinking of joining the Marines like his Dad. I have a feeling that watching my last baby, my only boy, go...especially into the service....will really be my undoing!
:sad:

[StillVibration]

WHOOOOO HOOOOO!!! I'm so excited now. I have never been disappointed when we've done this type of excursion. They're usually First Class all the way.

I agree, these things are usually exceptional. I received word from the captain and have the info on sailing and payment/cancellation. Since I'm not up to 10 posts yet (almost there!) pm me with your email addresses and I'll forward the info to you. Looks like we're set!! He included a partial schedule which looks great!

[goofygal1975]

Wow...I keep missing all the action here!!! I NEVER get any emails that there are posts here!!

Anyways...welcome to everyone who just booked the cruise!!!!!!!!!!!!! :goodvibes

I've got to get the cruise list updated again!!! SO all the newbies....please give me any info that you can/want to:

Names/ages
Where you are from
Stateroom #
Dining time
Any celebrations?
How many Disney Cruises have you been on?
Excursion plans/wishes

Also, post a picture (or pm me for my email address), and I'll add it to our Cruise Page!!

Let me know if you want to participate in the Fish Extender exchange!!! We will need names of all in the room, Room #’s, and kids ages!!!


Thanks!!!:thumbsup2

[goofygal1975]

Oh, and I forgot to add...

2 months until our cruise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:cool1::wizard::woohoo::dance3::cheer2:pirate:

[justmestace]

I agree, these things are usually exceptional. I received word from the captain and have the info on sailing and payment/cancellation. Since I'm not up to 10 posts yet (almost there!) pm me with your email addresses and I'll forward the info to you. Looks like we're set!! He included a partial schedule which looks great!


:yay::yay::yay: PM sent!! :thumbsup2

[JMTStone]

I sure missed a lot. Welcome to everyone just joining! This is going to be so cool! Less than 2 months now~:cool1:

[JOANNEL]

Oh, and I forgot to add...

2 months until our cruise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:cool1::wizard::woohoo::dance3::cheer2:pirate:

I can't even believe it, I have never done a vacation this fast, I am so the planner, Usually I have a suitcase open and have stuff in it by now. Not until tax season is over will that happen.


Have a gret day - only 59 more!!!!!

[CajunGirl2]

I need to get a move on .... I haven't done ANYTHING for this cruise. Last time, I was such the planner. This time ... nothing!!! I need to get moving on my FE gifts. I tried one yesterday & it was pretty easy & quick to make. Just need to look through Heather's list & see how many more I need to make. I still don't even have a FE ... guess I need to find those instructions & get busy making that too.

Ang

[justmestace]

I made our DIS meet name tags. I used the Home Depot Mickey head tags, but my handwriting stinks, so I didn't want to just write our names on them. So I scanned them into the computer, used the Disney font to add our DIS names and our real first names. Printed them on photo paper and now need to decide if I will put them into a pin-on name badge, or a lanyard. Going to Office Max to see if there's a lanyard card holder that they will fit into....otherwise will just do a name badge.

I think I have all the "extras" done and can just wait to pack now!!:cool1:

[justmestace]

Ok so apparently I can't send a private message until I get to ten posts, which I will today, so I'll contact the captain and let him know we have enough and then give you a call. Thanks for your interest. I'll let you know how we should pay and the details when I get them. I did find another option as well if this one doesnt work out for some reason!

Tom



Tom...I also wanted to let you know, in case they ask, we have our own snorkel gear. Well, masks and snorkels anyway...I'm still debating on whether to haul along my own fins. But I probably will, they're the short ones and not so hard to pack & carry.

[CajunGirl2]

I made our DIS meet name tags. I used the Home Depot Mickey head tags, but my handwriting stinks, so I didn't want to just write our names on them. So I scanned them into the computer, used the Disney font to add our DIS names and our real first names. Printed them on photo paper and now need to decide if I will put them into a pin-on name badge, or a lanyard. Going to Office Max to see if there's a lanyard card holder that they will fit into....otherwise will just do a name badge.

I think I have all the "extras" done and can just wait to pack now!!:cool1:

That's exactly what I was thinking of doing.
Ang

[StillVibration]

Tom...I also wanted to let you know, in case they ask, we have our own snorkel gear. Well, masks and snorkels anyway...I'm still debating on whether to haul along my own fins. But I probably will, they're the short ones and not so hard to pack & carry.

I'm trying to make the same decision. We have the smaller fins as well which work great in the ocean, but all that stuff is a pain to carry. We'll have to meet up and share a cab over to the pier!!

[JOANNEL]

I made our DIS meet name tags. I used the Home Depot Mickey head tags, but my handwriting stinks, so I didn't want to just write our names on them. So I scanned them into the computer, used the Disney font to add our DIS names and our real first names. Printed them on photo paper and now need to decide if I will put them into a pin-on name badge, or a lanyard. Going to Office Max to see if there's a lanyard card holder that they will fit into....otherwise will just do a name badge.

I think I have all the "extras" done and can just wait to pack now!!:cool1:

Nice idea, can you share the templete?

[tripodjw]

Wow...I keep missing all the action here!!! I NEVER get any emails that there are posts here!!

Anyways...welcome to everyone who just booked the cruise!!!!!!!!!!!!! :goodvibes



Just in case you missed it - i'm one of the newbies and here's my info. We've added a Palo reservation for Dinner on the final night (it was that or miss the Pirate party - no way i'm doing that)

We booked onto this cruise yesterday :cool1:

Thanks to Tracy at DU!!

I'm hoping it's not too late to join up to the FE list etc. If its still ok, please sign us up for meet n greet and FE.


Me: Jane (31 at time of sailing) - Dis name: tripodjw
DH: Heath (41)

Nottingham, England

1st Disney Cruise (i've cruised non-DCL but DH is a cruise-newbie)

Celebrating 5th wedding anniversary a week late (actual date is 16 May but i'm flying to US on business and missing the actual day so DH is flying out to meet me and we're coming on this cruise to celebrate)

Room: GTY - will update as soon as we have it

No excursions booked yet

Late dinner seating

VERY EXCITED NOW!!!!

[goofygal1975]

**AGAIN, LET ME KNOW IF I HAVE MISSED ANYTHING OR YOU WOULD LIKE ME TO ADD ANYTHING. PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ROOM #'S AND MAKE SURE THEY ARE CORRECT!!!! THANKS :thumbsup2


UPDATED 3/24/09


1. GoofyGal1975 (Heather, 33) RM# 6078

GoofyGuyEd (Ed, dh, 37)

Brandon (ds, 13..3 weeks shy of 14 at sailing)




2. winotracy RM# 6634

Tracy(40)

Bill (54)




3. CajunGirl2 RM# 5020

Angie (42)

Bruce,DH (45)

Emily DD (almost 9)

Ashely (6.5)




4. Amy7979 RM# 5122

Amy (30)

Bill (28)



5. Wmjivey RM# 2534

John

Gail

Tyler (ds) 15

Toby (ds) 13



6. Itdjbw RM# 2614

Julia

Aubrey

Tarryn (14)

Adam (11)


7. & 8. DisneyFalcon RM #'s 2122 and 2124



Tammy (ever young) RM 2124

Chase ds, 14

Ally dd, 11



Stuart & Misty RM 2122

Amber dd (14) & Erin (dd) 11




9. & 10. Disneyelf10 RM #'s 5520 and 6537

Donna (38)

Sean (36)

Lee( 69) (mum) ??

Stephanie (17) (niece)



11. JMTStone RM# 7562

Jon (49)

Melissa (39)

Taylor DD (16)

Mackenzie DD (7)


12. & 13 mommybunnyof2 RM# 2504 & 2502

2 families

The Graham's Sebrett & Brian (39ish)

Emily (9) Logan (7)

The Vallejo's Danny & Allison (40ish)

Rebekah (9)


14. Justmestace RM# 7636

Stacey

Sklimuck

Sharon

Kaylah (16)


15. GoofyGirl 27 RM # 6510

Jenn (28)

Grandmother

16. ehagerty RM # 6545

Tom (52) Ellen (54) Brian (21) Sean (19)

17. Tripodjw

Jane (31) & Heath (41) RM # (will let us know

[justmestace]

Nice idea, can you share the templete?


Here's the Mickey Head. You'll probably have to adjust the size of it once you get it into a photo program.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/LimeGreenMickey.jpg


Nuts....I thought I'd made it smaller before I posted.

[justmestace]

I'm trying to make the same decision. We have the smaller fins as well which work great in the ocean, but all that stuff is a pain to carry. We'll have to meet up and share a cab over to the pier!!


Sharing a cab sounds great. I want to try to find a "touristy" store near the port to grab some souvenirs, first chance they let us off the ship, since we'll be running back to the ship!

I'll just have to wait and see how heavy my bags are before I decide on the fins.
I'm not using my usual luggage this time, am using large rolling duffel bags....the suitcases themselves add so much weight, and the duffels are much lighter.

All this planning, planning, planning.....as if we didn't do it almost every year! :sad2: I should have it down to a science by now.

[StillVibration]

Sharing a cab sounds great. I want to try to find a "touristy" store near the port to grab some souvenirs, first chance they let us off the ship, since we'll be running back to the ship!

I'll just have to wait and see how heavy my bags are before I decide on the fins.
I'm not using my usual luggage this time, am using large rolling duffel bags....the suitcases themselves add so much weight, and the duffels are much lighter.

All this planning, planning, planning.....as if we didn't do it almost every year! :sad2: I should have it down to a science by now.

Funny how different things are. My wife and I just throw some things in a bag and take off. In fact all 4 crusies we've booked we did within 2 months of sail. In fact our last was about 3 weeks. I think this Kuralu thing is the first planning adventure we've had in a while!! We should have time in the morning to look around anyway. Should be docked by 7-730 and the catamaran sails at 9. Thanks again for your interest, we really wanted to do this one!

[Disneyfalcon]

I can not stop thinking about it!! And buying things for it!! :scared1:

Don't tell hubby!!:laughing:

I just created a new cruise dedicated signature!!

[goofygal1975]

I can not stop thinking about it!! And buying things for it!! :scared1:

Don't tell hubby!!:laughing:

I just created a new cruise dedicated signature!!

Ahhh...that signature picture looks great!!!!!!!

[Disneyfalcon]

Ahhh...that signature picture looks great!!!!!!!

Thank you!!:)

[justmestace]

I can not stop thinking about it!! And buying things for it!! :scared1:

Don't tell hubby!!:laughing:

I just created a new cruise dedicated signature!!



Reminds me of how badly I want a Konk Kooler!!!!:drinking1:beach:

[Disneyfalcon]

Reminds me of how badly I want a Konk Kooler!!!!:drinking1:beach:

:laughing:

[justmestace]

Funny how different things are. My wife and I just throw some things in a bag and take off. In fact all 4 crusies we've booked we did within 2 months of sail. In fact our last was about 3 weeks. I think this Kuralu thing is the first planning adventure we've had in a while!! We should have time in the morning to look around anyway. Should be docked by 7-730 and the catamaran sails at 9. Thanks again for your interest, we really wanted to do this one!


I have too much OCD in me to do that. Monk is one of my favorite TV shows, because I can relate. :crazy: LOL

[JOANNEL]

Reminds me of how badly I want a Konk Kooler!!!!:drinking1:beach:

Me too!!

[JOANNEL]

Here's the Mickey Head. You'll probably have to adjust the size of it once you get it into a photo program.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/LimeGreenMickey.jpg


Nuts....I thought I'd made it smaller before I posted.

Thanks can you give this no so computer smart person how to get the lettering on it in Disney Font? I save it as a picture and now what?

[goofygal1975]

Thanks can you give this no so computer smart person how to get the lettering on it in Disney Font? I save it as a picture and now what?

I save mine in a word document. Then I use the "word art" selection to put my name in it. Then just print it out.

I have MS Word 2007, so it may be a bit different for you, but try it that way.

I made one as a magnet for our door. I'll need to go in and make one for DH and DS as well!! (maybe I'll put Goofygal's DH and Goofygal's DS :laughing: aong with their names)

[justmestace]

I save mine in a word document. Then I use the "word art" selection to put my name in it. Then just print it out.

I have MS Word 2007, so it may be a bit different for you, but try it that way.

I made one as a magnet for our door. I'll need to go in and make one for DH and DS as well!! (maybe I'll put Goofygal's DH and Goofygal's DS :laughing: aong with their names)


I KNEW Kaylah would definitely NOT want to be known as kaylahszoo's DD! ;) So I just put Kaylah on hers.

[justmestace]

I use Printmaster photo program the most. So I start a new project in Printmaster and import the picture & then do the text.

Joanne, you have to download the Disney font to your computer. It took me forever, years ago, to figure out how to do it....and it's been so long I don't think I could help you there. One standard font that looks Disney-ish is Harrington.

[justmestace]

Or...Joanne.....tell me what you want on them...and I can do them and try to send it to you and all you'll have to do is maybe re-size it and print it!

All I did was our DIS name at the top, and our first names in the middle.

[StillVibration]

Anyone been to these islands before? Looking for something beachy or snorkeling to do. Wondered if there were places you could easily get to on your own or if excursions were the better bet. Thanks!!:cool2:

[justmestace]

Anyone been to these islands before? Looking for something beachy or snorkeling to do. Wondered if there were places you could easily get to on your own or if excursions were the better bet. Thanks!!:cool2:


We've been to St Thomas 4 times. Once we did a private sail to snorkel near St John and twice we've done DCL's Captain Nautica speed boat to snorkel near St John, the other time we toured St John. I loved the tour of St John, but missed being in the water.
This time, Sharon, Kaylah and I are going with Captain Nautica again. The private sail had us take a half hour (or more!) taxi to meet our sailboat, then we had to wait for them to show up...wasted a lot of the day....and the pace was too slow for my taste. Obviously, I'm really happy with Captain Nautica's or I wouldn't be doing it for the third time. We walk from the ship to their boats....not too far, but a bit of a hike....and it still leaves us time to look around port some, too....either before or after.

[Disneyfalcon]

Anyone been to these islands before? Looking for something beachy or snorkeling to do. Wondered if there were places you could easily get to on your own or if excursions were the better bet. Thanks!!:cool2:

We've been before. Last time we took a taxi to Coral World and Coki Beach. We didn't snorkel because we were saving it for Castaway Cay. Silly us, we didn't make it to Castaway Cay!!!:laughing:

This time we're doing the Doubloon sail and snorkel. We've heard really good things about it.:)

[StillVibration]

We've been to St Thomas 4 times. Once we did a private sail to snorkel near St John and twice we've done DCL's Captain Nautica speed boat to snorkel near St John, the other time we toured St John. I loved the tour of St John, but missed being in the water.
This time, Sharon, Kaylah and I are going with Captain Nautica again. The private sail had us take a half hour (or more!) taxi to meet our sailboat, then we had to wait for them to show up...wasted a lot of the day....and the pace was too slow for my taste. Obviously, I'm really happy with Captain Nautica's or I wouldn't be doing it for the third time. We walk from the ship to their boats....not too far, but a bit of a hike....and it still leaves us time to look around port some, too....either before or after.

Hmm, that sounds fun. Is it through the ship?

[justmestace]

Hmm, that sounds fun. Is it through the ship?


Captain Nautica's is through the ship. Last time, we had fresh shrimp on the way back to the ship.

[sklimuck]

You're right Stacey- no Kaylahszoo for her- because, like always, it is mom who takes care of the 'zoo.' It should be 'Sharonszoo.' Had to rescue the tortoises from the garage again today. Kaylah never shuts the door tight & they wander in. The big one is almost getting too heavy for me to carry anymore. She must weigh 40 lbs now.

Can't wait for Captain Nautica now. It will be a blast! :banana:

Don't worry Joanne, it isn't just you who can't do all that stuff on the computer. I'm right with you! But I can shop online with the best of em..

[justmestace]

You may have already read this on DCL's site, but Captain Nautica takes us to two snorkel stops. One is at a beach on St John. The boats are those air type ones, and they get in close enough to shore that if someone just wants to lay or play on the beach they can practically walk in the shallows to the beach. Then it goes to a 2nd stop where we have ALWAYS seen turtles. :thumbsup2

[JOANNEL]

Or...Joanne.....tell me what you want on them...and I can do them and try to send it to you and all you'll have to do is maybe re-size it and print it!

All I did was our DIS name at the top, and our first names in the middle.

OMG that would be wonderful, it would make our room real easy for my mom to find. Could you do two? One with my dis name Joannel and one that says
Moran girls on the Magic!!!

Thank you so much.

[JOANNEL]

Captain Nautica's is through the ship. Last time, we had fresh shrimp on the way back to the ship.

I may have to do this one in October.

[justmestace]

OMG that would be wonderful, it would make our room real easy for my mom to find. Could you do two? One with my dis name Joannel and one that says
Moran girls on the Magic!!!

Thank you so much.


Do you want door signs or name tags? Door signs are easier....I made you a name tag already and have been trying to get it into a format that I could post for you, or e-mail. The darn thing keeps coming out as a "poster" size.
And....send me a PM with your name and address, as I can mail them to you ahead of time. I'd feel better about that....in case I don't find you on the ship before sailaway.

I have one that's good for a door sign, it's the same lime Mickey, and it has DIS on it...and then I could add the Moran girls line, and on yours add just your DIS name.

[justmestace]

Joanne, I just now made you a name tag, and a door sign, am starting on Mom & Sis' door sign. When they're dry, I'll scan them in so that you can approve them.
They're on heavy photo paper...I'll mail them to you that way, and you can cut them to size and put sticky magnets on the back. If you don't have any magnets, I can include them when I mail them.
:thumbsup2

By the way....my middle name is Joanne....and had I not just had my birthday, we'd be the same age.

[justmestace]

I just read in two different Caribbean travel magazines about a secluded beach in St Thomas. You'd have to get a taxi to take you and pick you up, but it's said to be almost unknown except to locals.
It's called Lindquist Beach.

[justmestace]

Okay Joanne, this is what I've got. You can cut them to size, add stickers, scan them into your computer and add more text or pictures...whatever you'd like to do to make them your own.
Let me know if you like them or want something changed...and also the PM with your address.
The sizes may not show on here as the exact sizes. The door signs are close to being "letter" size, and the name tag fits into a lanyard plastic pouch.
Sorry I scanned the name tag in crooked!!

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/Joannetag.jpg


http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/Joannetag001.jpg


http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/Joannetag002.jpg

[justmestace]

Also...I found these online today. REALLY awesome flip flops and sandals that you can change the tops of to match your outfits. Saves packing!!


www.switchflops.com (http://www.switchflops.com)

[winotracy]

By the way....my middle name is Joanne....and had I not just had my birthday, we'd be the same age.

Happy Belated Birthday Stacey! I haven't forgot about you guys over here, just been crazy busy with the DISUnplugged Podcast Cruise which comes first. I have to be packed and ready to go in less than 44 days :scared1::scared1:

[JOANNEL]

Okay Joanne, this is what I've got. You can cut them to size, add stickers, scan them into your computer and add more text or pictures...whatever you'd like to do to make them your own.
Let me know if you like them or want something changed...and also the PM with your address.
The sizes may not show on here as the exact sizes. The door signs are close to being "letter" size, and the name tag fits into a lanyard plastic pouch.
Sorry I scanned the name tag in crooked!!

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/Joannetag.jpg


http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/Joannetag001.jpg


http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/Joannetag002.jpg

Thanks so much, they are great. It's nice to have compter litterate friends.

I owe you a konk cooler-- It's nice to see other girl only groups.

[justmestace]

Thanks so much, they are great. It's nice to have compter litterate friends.

I owe you a konk cooler-- It's nice to see other girl only groups.


How about a "virgin" drink at sailaway? May not see you at Castaway Cay. ;)

[tripodjw]

Hi guys

Thought i'd ask my fellow Tortola cruisers rather than the general board, get to say hello to you all this way too.

When you book Palo on the website does this then go into the activity schedule on the DCL site?

I ask because the other night i booked dinner at Palo, and i went in just now to look at excursions details and couldn't spot my Palo reservation. Might just be DCL-cruise newbie nerves, but wanted to check in case i need to follow up with DCL.

Nearly a week since i booked already, and so much to figure out. Prescription snorkel mask, so i can see anything underwater, is next on my list...

[justmestace]

Hi guys

Thought i'd ask my fellow Tortola cruisers rather than the general board, get to say hello to you all this way too.

When you book Palo on the website does this then go into the activity schedule on the DCL site?

I ask because the other night i booked dinner at Palo, and i went in just now to look at excursions details and couldn't spot my Palo reservation. Might just be DCL-cruise newbie nerves, but wanted to check in case i need to follow up with DCL.

Nearly a week since i booked already, and so much to figure out. Prescription snorkel mask, so i can see anything underwater, is next on my list...


During the online booking process, after you've selected the night and time that you want Palo, it takes you back to your activities page, and you have to scroll down to the bottom and click in "confirm"...or whatever word they use. Otherwise, your ressie isn't saved.

If it was saved, it may not show up under your excursions, but it should certainly show up under any onboard activities that you booked. I think it's all under My Cruise Plans.

I have a prescription snorkel mask, too, and it makes all the difference!:thumbsup2

[ChiaraA]

Can someone tell me what the difference in check-in is between regular and castaway? We're traveling with family who have never been before and I didn't know if we were missing anything by checking in with them.
THanks!

[winotracy]

Can someone tell me what the difference in check-in is between regular and castaway? We're traveling with family who have never been before and I didn't know if we were missing anything by checking in with them.
THanks!

They are just two different lines. Nothing different happens.

[wmjivey]

Hey My beloved and I bought optical masks from Body Glove at Sports Authority I believe they can be had online for cheap. I am blind as a bat so the max +6 is perfect. Just a thought

The Man

[justmestace]

Hey My beloved and I bought optical masks from Body Glove at Sports Authority I believe they can be had online for cheap. I am blind as a bat so the max +6 is perfect. Just a thought

The Man


There are a few stores on eBay that sell them also....thanks for the heads-up!

[msmith07101]

Also...I found these online today. REALLY awesome flip flops and sandals that you can change the tops of to match your outfits. Saves packing!!


www.switchflops.com (http://www.switchflops.com)

These look so cool!

[tripodjw]

During the online booking process, after you've selected the night and time that you want Palo, it takes you back to your activities page, and you have to scroll down to the bottom and click in "confirm"...or whatever word they use. Otherwise, your ressie isn't saved.

If it was saved, it may not show up under your excursions, but it should certainly show up under any onboard activities that you booked. I think it's all under My Cruise Plans.

I have a prescription snorkel mask, too, and it makes all the difference!:thumbsup2

Ta Stacey. Will have to poke around the DCL site again. I thought i'd gone through all the confirm parts. Will be really annoyed if i missed one, as there's no availability left for Palo now. If i stuffed that up, i'll have to take a chance of going on the wait list onboard.

[JOANNEL]

How about a "virgin" drink at sailaway? May not see you at Castaway Cay. ;)

Sounds like a deal. Thanks again!!

[CajunGirl2]

Stacey, I may "steal" what you did for the name tags ... like the placement of the names. When I was going through my scrapbook stuff, I found a Mickey paint chip. I'll do what you did ... scan it then use the Disney font to add our names .... like you, I added them to my computer years ago & don't remember where I got them. Pretty sure I have a few name tag holders at home ... may even see if anyone at work has those lanyard things that they get from conferences that they don't want.

I like the switchflops ... too cute! I clicked on locations & found store near my house that sells them. They remind me of tennis shoes I had YEARS ago where I could switch the logo to match my outfit.

Ang

[justmestace]

What surprised me is that I found a store near us! And we don't have much of anything here. Will have to go look and see if they really do have them...the Switch Flops.



I admit to going to Office Max to get the lanyard holders. I have tons of lanyards, but most of the plastic holders had gotten pretty tattered from use.

[CajunGirl2]

I made this "logo" if anyone wants to use it for anything.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/CajunGirl84/DISGreenWithText.jpg

[winotracy]

I made this "logo" if anyone wants to use it for anything.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/CajunGirl84/DISGreenWithText.jpg

I love it!

[Disneyelf10]

I made this "logo" if anyone wants to use it for anything.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/CajunGirl84/DISGreenWithText.jpg

I second that- I love it too!!! I'm going to print out one - thanks!!

[tripodjw]

I made this "logo" if anyone wants to use it for anything.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/CajunGirl84/DISGreenWithText.jpg

That's brilliant! Will have to put that on a magnet for my door. Thanks

[Mel0215]

Hi! Does anybody know which snorkel trip at St. Thomas is better? Or are the two (Captain Nautica's and the Buck Island Catamaran) comparable with different stops.

[TDC Nala]

gonna do Forest & Beach on Tortola. Have just been snorkeling in Australia and don't need to eat rubber again so soon.

[StillVibration]

Hi! Does anybody know which snorkel trip at St. Thomas is better? Or are the two (Captain Nautica's and the Buck Island Catamaran) comparable with different stops.

We're thinking of going to Trunk Bay on our own. It's about $25 cheaper per person and there is supposed to be a snorkeling trail there. Probably not the best around but once you've had fantastic snorkeling you're just looking for neat things to see. Looks like we'll have a lot more time at Trunk Bay doing it on our own.

I'm sure you'll have a great time whatever you decide!

pirate:

[biggdawg67]

[QUOTE=TDC Nala;31053445]gonna do Forest & Beach on Tortola. Have just been snorkeling in Australia and don't need to eat rubber again so soon.[/QUO

the wife and I were thinking about booking this one has any one heard good thing about it.

[JMTStone]

We're doing The Trunk Bay Beach and Snorkel Tour and the Oceans 7 Beach Break. Jon loves just sitting on the sand and the girls like to play in the shallows. We picked by pictures! I know its not the smartest way to go but its through the DCL, how bad could it be?

I am way too busy planning this Vow Renewal ceremony. I'm going back and forth on what the girls should wear. We are not going formal but Taylor is 16 and Mackenzie is 7. We can't have them wear matching outfits unless we get those made for them. 16 year olds and 7 year olds seldom agree on clothes styles.

We're also picking out new rings. I'm second=guessing my dress.

I don't want to be a bridezilla. Maybe I should just wear a tropical mu-mu. :bride:

[JMTStone]

I made this "logo" if anyone wants to use it for anything.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/CajunGirl84/DISGreenWithText.jpg


You guys are so crafty! I'm stealing the Green Mickey Head AND this. I owe you both a fruity drink on the ship. Or you can have a piece of the wedding cake.:bride:

[Mel0215]

StillVibration, thanks for the info. I might just have to look into Trunk Bay.

[justmestace]

Angie! I LOVE what you did!! Guess I'll have to steal it too. At least others on the ship will know we're all a group, huh?

I haven't done Trunk Bay or Buck Island, so I just can't say. Maybe for this trip I should have branched out a little...but we really do like Capt Nautica's. Oh well.

[justmestace]

We're doing The Trunk Bay Beach and Snorkel Tour and the Oceans 7 Beach Break. Jon loves just sitting on the sand and the girls like to play in the shallows. We picked by pictures! I know its not the smartest way to go but its through the DCL, how bad could it be?

I am way too busy planning this Vow Renewal ceremony. I'm going back and forth on what the girls should wear. We are not going formal but Taylor is 16 and Mackenzie is 7. We can't have them wear matching outfits unless we get those made for them. 16 year olds and 7 year olds seldom agree on clothes styles.

We're also picking out new rings. I'm second=guessing my dress.

I don't want to be a bridezilla. Maybe I should just wear a tropical mu-mu. :bride:



You can get pretty close to matching the girls at David's Bridal. I'd say if they're in the same color range, that's close enough. But I understand the amount of thought that goes into it all and the second-guessing. We did a vow renewal, and our daughter's wedding last summer...so I REALLY know!!

[goofygal1975]

I am way too busy planning this Vow Renewal ceremony. I'm going back and forth on what the girls should wear. We are not going formal but Taylor is 16 and Mackenzie is 7. We can't have them wear matching outfits unless we get those made for them. 16 year olds and 7 year olds seldom agree on clothes styles.

We're also picking out new rings. I'm second=guessing my dress.

I don't want to be a bridezilla. Maybe I should just wear a tropical mu-mu. :bride:

Good luck on the girls dresses! I agree that using the same color and different dresses is the best idea, if possible! That is great you are getting new rings!!


And I'm also going to use the logo for a magnet!!! I think it's great!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup2

[ehagerty]

I was wondering how to estimate the number of "exchanges" to plan for? Is there a maximum number of participants? A "close" date after which people can no longer sign up? Obviously, I don't want to have too much or too little... - well, maybe just a little extra... but I have no idea what that is?



.

[wmjivey]

If you are passing out mini bottles come back to my room at least three times :banana::banana::banana:

MM

[justmestace]

If you are passing out mini bottles come back to my room at least three times :banana::banana::banana:

MM


:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

I won't forget you!!

[justmestace]

I was wondering how to estimate the number of "exchanges" to plan for? Is there a maximum number of participants? A "close" date after which people can no longer sign up? Obviously, I don't want to have too much or too little... - well, maybe just a little extra... but I have no idea what that is?



.

What DID we decide was the cut-off point? I think we're pretty close to it now.

Some people are going to do them on only one night, some on 3 or 4....so no set "rules" to go by. I think right now we have about 21 or 22 rooms, not counting each of our own.

Just remember, it's not supposed to be expensive, it's just for fun. Some items can be useful, but others are simply fun.

[justmestace]

My math could be off, so someone please correct me if I'm wrong.....

If we cut off joiners to the FE list at "around" the 45-day mark...and I'm counting the day before the cruise, because most of us will start to travel then...that would mean that no one else can sign up after next weekend.

Is this agreeable???

[JOANNEL]

I made this "logo" if anyone wants to use it for anything.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/CajunGirl84/DISGreenWithText.jpg

I love it. You guys are so creative.

[JMTStone]

My math could be off, so someone please correct me if I'm wrong.....

If we cut off joiners to the FE list at "around" the 45-day mark...and I'm counting the day before the cruise, because most of us will start to travel then...that would mean that no one else can sign up after next weekend.

Is this agreeable???


Yes, I think we agreed 45 days. I got lots of kids stuff over the weekend and waiting until a few weeks from now to go to the liquor store (the're separate from other stores here in PA). Jon's laughing at me, he says my suitcases will be 100 pounds each. I'm considering shipping down so I don't have to pay hundreds of dollars in luggage fees. We have 4 days at AKV before the cruise.

[Amy7979]

45 days works for me. Except - holy mackerel - that means my wedding is in less than that! :scared1:

My bridal shower is this weekend, I'm so excited! :)

[CajunGirl2]

My math could be off, so someone please correct me if I'm wrong.....

If we cut off joiners to the FE list at "around" the 45-day mark...and I'm counting the day before the cruise, because most of us will start to travel then...that would mean that no one else can sign up after next weekend.

Is this agreeable???

Sounds good to me.
Ang

[goofygal1975]

45 days works for me. Except - holy mackerel - that means my wedding is in less than that! :scared1:

My bridal shower is this weekend, I'm so excited! :)

How exciting!!! :goodvibes

I also agree that the 45 day mark is good. I ordered stuff and it should be in this week...so I can finish putting things together! Just printed most of our magnets, and DH laminated them for me!

We also went on the 19th to get our passports done. We went to our local courthouse, and made an appointment. It was fast and easy!! They said we should receive them in about 3 weeks!

HOLY COW...this weekend will be the 45 day mark???????? WOW:cloud9:

[justmestace]

45 days works for me. Except - holy mackerel - that means my wedding is in less than that! :scared1:

My bridal shower is this weekend, I'm so excited! :)



That's so exciting!!! How fun!!!! :yay::yay:

[justmestace]

April 8th is the 45 day mark to our sailing date. Yes...after waiting a long, long time, it's actually almost here!!!

I just really need to decide what I'm wearing and then maybe put the tags on our FE stuff ahead of time....last time we did it on the ship...
And.....I may do a practice run on the packing to check the weight.

I can't believe we're even close enough now to THINK about packing!!

[justmestace]

Joanne, your envelope is all ready for me to mail, but I'm kind of stuck here today catching up on things. I helped Sharon....I guess I should say "I kept her company" because she's such a worker and I mostly sat....at her yard sale all weekend, and my house is a mess!!
Definitely it will be in the mail tomorrow. I promise!

[StillVibration]

StillVibration, thanks for the info. I might just have to look into Trunk Bay.

Mel the ferry schedule is posted here in case you're interested.

http://www.vinow.com/general_usvi/interisland_ferry/#St.%20John%20Passenger%20Ferry:%20%20Red%20Hook%2 0to%20Cruz%20Bay

Looks like the ferries are 6-11 dollars one way depending where you leave from.

If you decide to go and are interested in traveling companions let us know. My wife and I could share some of the cab cost!

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

[JOANNEL]

Joanne, your envelope is all ready for me to mail, but I'm kind of stuck here today catching up on things. I helped Sharon....I guess I should say "I kept her company" because she's such a worker and I mostly sat....at her yard sale all weekend, and my house is a mess!!
Definitely it will be in the mail tomorrow. I promise!

Don't worry, we have 45 days!!!!! I can't believe it, this is going to be here so fast.

[acomasdiaz]

Hi! We're going on this cruise too! We've got two cabins...It will me, my DH, 4 yr. old daughter, and 1 yr. old son, plus grandma and grandpa. Can't wait!

[Amy7979]

Hi! We're going on this cruise too! We've got two cabins...It will me, my DH, 4 yr. old daughter, and 1 yr. old son, plus grandma and grandpa. Can't wait!

Welcome!

[erinlees_mommie]

Booked for May 23rd!!! YAY!!! I can't wait ... this is our first cruise :)
Myself,Hubby and DD who is 4 :) It is a surprise for her !! FUN FUN FUN

[justmestace]

Welcome newcomers!!!:welcome::welcome:


Wow...did you all just now book?? I don't know what it would be like to not book a year in advance and have to wait VERY impatiently for time to pass! :rotfl:

[Disneyfalcon]

Welcome!! I have friends that are booking this morning too!! I know, it's crazy to those of us who booked almost a year and a half ago!!:banana:

[JOANNEL]

Hi! We're going on this cruise too! We've got two cabins...It will me, my DH, 4 yr. old daughter, and 1 yr. old son, plus grandma and grandpa. Can't wait!

Booked for May 23rd!!! YAY!!! I can't wait ... this is our first cruise :)
Myself,Hubby and DD who is 4 :) It is a surprise for her !! FUN FUN FUN

Welcome, we just booked two weeks ago. I am also traveling with my mom 88and my sisiter 68. It's a girls trip this time.

[tripodjw]

And a welcome from me to the new bookers too. I'm another recent addition to this saildate. And boy am i excited, so i'm sure you must be too!

[itdjbw]

Another welcome to the newbies.
I am so looking forward to this cruise and having a relaxing week :)

[acomasdiaz]

Welcome newcomers!!!:welcome::welcome:


Wow...did you all just now book?? I don't know what it would be like to not book a year in advance and have to wait VERY impatiently for time to pass! :rotfl:



Normally, I book a year in advance but this time, we just booked it last week. So, I am excited that I don't have to wait too long.

[erinlees_mommie]

Sadly...mine may be changing...!! But I will be back later to report :( LUCKY for me I caught my friend and told her before it was all booked..She was going to do it at 8am and I caught her while she was on hold!
Stay tuned :) This could get hairy .. hahaha

[acomasdiaz]

Is it too late to join the FE list? I am new to this so I am not sure how it works.

[justmestace]

Is it too late to join the FE list? I am new to this so I am not sure how it works.


No, it's not too late. If you check back just a couple of pages, you'll see some of the ideas and the way it works.



HEATHER.....I know you're busy.....in the next couple of weeks will you have a final list for us? And the Diaz family needs to be added too.:thumbsup2

[goofygal1975]

Hi! We're going on this cruise too! We've got two cabins...It will me, my DH, 4 yr. old daughter, and 1 yr. old son, plus grandma and grandpa. Can't wait!

Booked for May 23rd!!! YAY!!! I can't wait ... this is our first cruise :)
Myself,Hubby and DD who is 4 :) It is a surprise for her !! FUN FUN FUN

WELCOME TO ALL THE NEW CRUISERS!!!!! I'M KEEPING THE LIST FOR ALL THE CRUISERS, ADN THE FISH EXTENDER LISTS....IF YOU DON'T MIND, COULD YOU PROVIDE ME WITH THE FOLLOWING:

Names/ages
Where you are from
Stateroom #
Dining time
Any celebrations?
How many Disney Cruises have you been on?
Excursion plans/wishes

Also, post a picture (or pm me for my email address), and I'll add it to our Cruise Page!!

Let me know if you want to participate in the Fish Extender exchange!!! We will need names of all in the room, Room #’s, and kids ages!!!

No, it's not too late. If you check back just a couple of pages, you'll see some of the ideas and the way it works.



HEATHER.....I know you're busy.....in the next couple of weeks will you have a final list for us? And the Diaz family needs to be added too.:thumbsup2


Yep, I will!! As of a couple of days ago it was caught up!! But with the newbies...I'll be sure to add all the info as it comes in to me!!:thumbsup2 I just got all my FE things in the mail this AM...now to sort it into the bags!!!

[biggdawg67]

Normally, I book a year in advance but this time, we just booked it last week. So, I am excited that I don't have to wait too long.

on my last cruise i was able too book it like 2 and half weeks away from sail date...just enough time to request vacation from the bosses..lol:3dglasses

[Disneyfalcon]

Okay our friends I just booked today want to join in the fish extender fun!

They are:
David and Ashley Hollis
Jackson and Jonathan - both 1 year old
California
2136
Late dinner seating (Hoping to move to early)

Ashley has been on a Disney cruise before with me (girl's cruise:banana:)

[goofygal1975]

I have a question. Dh and I booked a couples villa massage for the cruise, but have now decided it is just too expensive now since we bought DVC, and we want to cancel it. Can we cancel it???? I booked it online and was wondering if we were allowed to cancel it, and if I could do this online or if I should call to do this.

thanks

[winotracy]

I have a question. Dh and I booked a couples villa massage for the cruise, but have now decided it is just too expensive now since we bought DVC, and we want to cancel it. Can we cancel it???? I booked it online and was wondering if we were allowed to cancel it, and if I could do this online or if I should call to do this.

thanks

You can cancel it online. I believe you must do this at least three days prior to the cruise, or you can do it once onboard a minimum of 24 hours prior to the scheduled time.

[goofygal1975]

You can cancel it online. I believe you must do this at least three days prior to the cruise, or you can do it once onboard a minimum of 24 hours prior to the scheduled time.

Thank you!:worship: This is great news!! Will save us some $$ for sure!

[JMTStone]

Thank you!:worship: This is great news!! Will save us some $$ for sure!


Jon and I were doing the same things, looking for ways to save money. We canceled our Wanyama safari at AKV (4 days before cruise). We haven't cancelled excursions yet and I'm still having a spa day.

I'm waiting to find out if the AKV will allow us to ship lots of items before we leave home. We will already have 4 bags for 4 days at WDW before the cruise. I don't want to pay more airline fees. I can just imagine the little airline bottles of liquor dissapearing from my luggage!

I'd like to send the non-essential vow renewal things and our villa things ahead. I'm waiting for DVC to get back to me. Cross fingers!

[justmestace]

I guess we're all trying to save a little. Sharon and I canceled facials when we booked the sailboat in Tortola. MUCH rather have a great day on the ocean than a facial!

Sharon and I were plotting on how to get the airplane bottles from the first leg of our journey (Phoenix to Houston) onto the next plane. We won't be able to put them in our checked luggage. But now that I think about it, after we get off the plane in Houston, we don't have to go through xray again....we just go to the next gate.....so I can use all of my Southwest drink coupons getting the little bottles on BOTH flights!
:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[acomasdiaz]

Diaz Family

Names/ages
Aymee (32)
Jeffrey (32)
Katerina (4)
Phillip (1 1/2)

Where you are from
Davie, FL

Stateroom #
6605

Dining time
Late Seting

Any celebrations?
No

How many Disney Cruises have you been on?
one (2006)

Excursion plans/wishes
None planned yet


Yes, we would like to participate in the Fish Extender

[justmestace]

Okay...so I THINK I have my FE list and map all caught up. :crazy:
I'll have to check it against Heather's when she gets hers done...just to be sure I haven't missed anyone.
Whew.

Now to think about what clothes to take. :scared:

[winotracy]

Okay...so I THINK I have my FE list and map all caught up. :crazy:
I'll have to check it against Heather's when she gets hers done...just to be sure I haven't missed anyone.
Whew.

Now to think about what clothes to take. :scared:

Hey Stace, can I get a copy of your map when you have it done? I still have to figure out what I'm doing for gifts :scared1:

[Disneyfalcon]

Guess what????!!!

My hubby is coming on the cruise again!!:banana::banana::banana:

I just rebooked him!:banana::banana::banana:

Sadly our excursion is all booked in St.Thomas so he might not be doing that, but hey, he'll be on the cruise!

For fish extender purposes, there are now two adults in cabin 2124 again!:)

[justmestace]

Hey Stace, can I get a copy of your map when you have it done? I still have to figure out what I'm doing for gifts :scared1:


Sure. My map is meant for directions for us, from our cabin, so that we aren't back tracking. So I can either send you that, or just make one with the room numbers marked. I also have a list with room numbers, names and kids ages.

[justmestace]

Guess what????!!!

My hubby is coming on the cruise again!!:banana::banana::banana:

I just rebooked him!:banana::banana::banana:

Sadly our excursion is all booked in St.Thomas so he might not be doing that, but hey, he'll be on the cruise!

For fish extender purposes, there are now two adults in cabin 2124 again!:)





HOORAY HOORAY HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3:

[justmestace]

I just realized...I'm a little slow....that we can now say:



WE CRUISE NEXT MONTH!!!!
party:party:party:party:

[JMTStone]

so I can use all of my Southwest drink coupons getting the little bottles on BOTH flights!
:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:


Big Brains to good use!!!

[winotracy]

Sure. My map is meant for directions for us, from our cabin, so that we aren't back tracking. So I can either send you that, or just make one with the room numbers marked. I also have a list with room numbers, names and kids ages.

The directions would be great!

[itdjbw]

I guess we're all trying to save a little. Sharon and I canceled facials when we booked the sailboat in Tortola. MUCH rather have a great day on the ocean than a facial!

Sharon and I were plotting on how to get the airplane bottles from the first leg of our journey (Phoenix to Houston) onto the next plane. We won't be able to put them in our checked luggage. But now that I think about it, after we get off the plane in Houston, we don't have to go through xray again....we just go to the next gate.....so I can use all of my Southwest drink coupons getting the little bottles on BOTH flights!
:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

woohoo, today I could use one of those little bottles:banana::banana:

[itdjbw]

Okay...so I THINK I have my FE list and map all caught up. :crazy:
I'll have to check it against Heather's when she gets hers done...just to be sure I haven't missed anyone.
Whew.

Now to think about what clothes to take. :scared:

You left out the step to email it out LOL

[itdjbw]

Hey Stace, can I get a copy of your map when you have it done? I still have to figure out what I'm doing for gifts :scared1:

LOL - great minds think alike LOL

[itdjbw]

Guess what????!!!

My hubby is coming on the cruise again!!:banana::banana::banana:

I just rebooked him!:banana::banana::banana:

Sadly our excursion is all booked in St.Thomas so he might not be doing that, but hey, he'll be on the cruise!

For fish extender purposes, there are now two adults in cabin 2124 again!:)

That's wonderful - happy to hear he will be able to share this cruise with the family:wizard: Must be the Disney Magic:wizard:

[Disneyfalcon]

HOORAY HOORAY HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3:

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[itdjbw]

I just realized...I'm a little slow....that we can now say:



WE CRUISE NEXT MONTH!!!!
party:party:party:party:


Whoo Hoo :worship::worship: I cannot wait:thumbsup2

[JOANNEL]

I just realized...I'm a little slow....that we can now say:



WE CRUISE NEXT MONTH!!!!
party:party:party:party:

Yippee!!!!

[justmestace]

This is my list for the FE's....will post the map when I get back from the doc's this afternoon. Remember, I did this in an order to make it easy for us to take off from our room in the aft, and not back-track too much, so it won't work for everyone.
Please correct me if I made any mistakes!!!!


Leave our room, go down our side of the hall to:
7562...Jon, Melissa, Taylor (16) and Mackenzie (7) Airplane bottles!
7510.…Melody & Jon…NEWLYWEDS!
Go down forward stairs to Deck 6 to:
6510...Jenn & Grandma Jane…adult females
6537.…Lee & Stephanie (17) females
6545.…Tom, Ellen, Brian (21) and Sean (19)
Cross over at midship, go toward aft to:
6078.…Heather, hubby & Brandon (14)

Go down forward or Mid stairs to Deck 5 FORWARD to:
5520.…Donna & Sean….adults..related to Lee & Stephanie
5020.….Angie, Bruce, Emily (9) and Ashley (7)
Go down the Forward Elevator to Deck Two
2502 & 2504.…. 7 yr old boy and 9 yr girl in with the Graham’s/ 9yr girl with Vallejos
2534.…John from Phoenix….two teen boys
2583 and 2585.…Leigh, Mike, Jessica (16), Mallory (14) and Christie (12)
GO AFT TO:
2614...Julia, Aubrey, Tarryn (14) and Adam (11)
2633.…Jocelyn, Jeff and Andrew (10)
2124 Stephen, Tammy, Chase (14) & Ally (11) with 2122...Stuart, Misty, Amber (13) & Erin (10)
2136 David, Ashley & 1yr twin boys
Take AFT elevator to Deck 5 and go to:
5122...Amy & Bill …newlyweds
Then up to Deck 6 to
6605 Diaz/Amy, Jeff, Katerina (4) Phillip (1) 6634...Tracy and Bill …adults

[Disneyfalcon]

This is my list for the FE's....will post the map when I get back from the doc's this afternoon. Remember, I did this in an order to make it easy for us to take off from our room in the aft, and not back-track too much, so it won't work for everyone.
Please correct me if I made any mistakes!!!!


Leave our room, go down our side of the hall to:
7562...Jon, Melissa, Taylor (16) and Mackenzie (7) Airplane bottles!
7510.…Melody & Jon…adults
Go down forward stairs to Deck 6 to:
6510...Jenn & Grandma Jane…adult females
6537.…Lee & Stephanie (17) females
6545.…Tom, Ellen, Brian (21) and Sean (19)
Cross over at midship, go toward aft to:
6078.…Heather, hubby & Brandon (14)

Go down forward or Mid stairs to Deck 5 FORWARD to:
5520.…Donna & Sean….adults..related to Lee & Stephanie
5020.….Angie, Bruce, Emily (9) and Ashley (7)
Go down the Forward Elevator to Deck Two
2502 & 2504.…. 7 yr old boy and 9 yr girl in with the Graham’s/ 9yr girl with Vallejos
2534.…John from Phoenix….two teen boys
2583 and 2585.…Leigh, Mike, Jessica (16), Mallory (14) and Christie (12)
GO AFT TO:
2614...Julia, Aubrey, Tarryn (14) and Adam (11)
2633.…Jocelyn, Jeff and Andrew (10)
2122 & 2124 (Tammy)..older kids 11-14? And 2136 David, Ashley & 1yr twin boys
Take AFT elevator to Deck 5 and go to:
5122...Amy & Bill …newlyweds
Then up to Deck 6 to
6605 Diaz/Amy, Jeff, Katerina (4) Phillip (1) 6634...Tracy and Bill …adults


That's great!! Thanks for doing that!:)

Here's our cabin information for you -
2124 - Stephen, Tammy, Chase (14) and Ally (11)
2122 - Stuart, Misty, Amber (13) and Erin (10)

[goofygal1975]

I never did get to finish my thought process on the FE list a few pages ago:laughing: Just wanted to remind everyone that I do keep an updated FE list on my web page...it's been on there for a few months now. You can get to it from the link in my signature...the area where it says Kids Chat and Crusie Info...since the kids aren't chatting, I'll change it to FE List! You can view the FE list at anytime...if you want to post there...you just need to register!! I also post the list on here from time to time just incase some don't have time to look at the web page!

I'll get everyone's info updated today! Yesterday was at the hospital with mom for her Pre-Op work. She has surgery on Monday to have the port put in for dialysis.

And yes, we can finally say we are cruising next month!!

[goofygal1975]

Here is the link to the updated cruise list (also in my signature) CLICK HERE (http://www.thegoofyfamily.net/disneycruise2009.htm)

Ok...here is the LINK to the FE List on the web page...CLICK HERE (http://www.goofygal1975.com/apps/forums/topics/show/223298-fish-extender-exchange)

And here is the updated list as of right now...Please let me know if anything needs to be added, changed or fixed!!!! (In my opinion...it is easier to read/see on the web page...the colors don't transfer when I post it here)

ALSO...the deadline for signing up for the FE is this weekend...so anyone who hasn't yet joined in and wants to....let us know!!!!!!!!

UPDATED 4/3/09


1. GoofyGal1975 (Heather, 33) RM# 6078

GoofyGuyEd (Ed, dh, 37)

Brandon (ds, 13..3 weeks shy of 14 at sailing)




2. winotracy RM# 6634

Tracy(40)

Bill (54)




3. CajunGirl2 RM# 5020

Angie (42)

Bruce,DH (45)

Emily DD (almost 9)

Ashely (6.5)




4. Amy7979 RM# 5122

Amy (30)

Bill (28)



5. Wmjivey RM# 2534

John

Gail

Tyler (ds) 15

Toby (ds) 13



6. Itdjbw RM# 2614

Julia

Aubrey

Tarryn (14)

Adam (11)


7. & 8. DisneyFalcon RM #'s 2122 and 2124

Tammy (ever young) RM 2124

Stephen, DH

Chase ds, 14

Ally dd, 11



Stuart & Misty RM 2122

Amber dd (14) & Erin (dd) 11




9. & 10. Disneyelf10 RM #'s 5520 and 6537

Donna (38)

Sean (36)

Lee( 69) (mum) ??

Stephanie (17) (niece)



11. JMTStone RM# 7562

Jon (49)

Melissa (39)

Taylor DD (16)

Mackenzie DD (7)


12. & 13 mommybunnyof2 RM# 2504 & 2502

2 families

The Graham's Sebrett & Brian (39ish)

Emily (9) Logan (7)

The Vallejo's Danny & Allison (40ish)

Rebekah (9)


14. Justmestace RM# 7636

Stacey

(Sklimuck)

Sharon

Kaylah (16)


15. GoofyGirl 27 RM # 6510

Jenn (28)

Grandmother


16. ehagerty RM # 6545

Tom (52) Ellen (54) Brian (21) Sean (19)


17. Tripodjw

Jane (31) & Heath (41) RM # (will let us know)


18. acomadiaz RM # 6605

Aymee (32) & Jeffrey (32)

Katerina (dd 4) Phillip (ds 1 1/2)


19. David & Ashlee RM# 2136

Jackson & Johnathan (both 1 yr old)

(friends of Disneyfalcon)


20. Mel0215 RM# 7510

Melody (23) & Jon (26) **Honeymoon**

[Mel0215]

Just a quick question, is the list that goofygal1975 and justmestace habe the same lists? Because looking at them, I noticed they were different. Just curious!
Also, can you note Jon and I as newlyweds! Thanks!

[goofygal1975]

Just a quick question, is the list that goofygal1975 and justmestace habe the same lists? Because looking at them, I noticed they were different. Just curious!
Also, can you note Jon and I as newlyweds! Thanks!


On the cruise list it is already marked that you are on your honeymoon.:thumbsup2 I don't see you on the FE List...are you doing that?

Not sure what is different about the 2 lists....I haven't looked at Stacey's yet...what do you see that is different? I basically copied and pasted info posted here onto the cruise list/ FE list. Let me know and we'll see what is going on:confused3 (There are two lists...a general list of everyone going on the cruise, and then a Fish Extender List for those that are participating in the gift exchange)

[justmestace]

Just a quick question, is the list that goofygal1975 and justmestace habe the same lists? Because looking at them, I noticed they were different. Just curious!
Also, can you note Jon and I as newlyweds! Thanks!


Mine is in order of Deck and room placement. I'm getting the map ready now, it only has the room numbers highlighted.
Are you on Heather's list? I'm not seeing you. Then again, it's Friday, so maybe my brain quit at 5:00!!

[justmestace]

I changed your "status" on my list, Melody! ;) We won't knock, we'll just sneak up quietly and leave your goodies and quickly move along....
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[justmestace]

That's great!! Thanks for doing that!:)

Here's our cabin information for you -
2124 - Stephen, Tammy, Chase (14) and Ally (11)
2122 - Stuart, Misty, Amber (13) and Erin (10)


I redid the list above...it should be ready to print out now.

[justmestace]

Okay....let's see how this goes.....the map. The rooms with squares around them are inside rooms, the others just have a line.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/FEMAP.jpg

[CajunGirl2]

Great FE lists & maps Stacey! Heather, thanks for your lists too. I need to get working on my gifts!!!

Does anyone know if it's too late to make dining requests? On our last cruise someone organized our dining & had us sitting at a table with others from our cruise meet thread. If it's not too late, would anyone that has early dining be interested in sitting with us? Not sure how all of that works for requests, but I can call our TA to find out.

Angie

[acomasdiaz]

Okay....let's see how this goes.....the map. The rooms with squares around them are inside rooms, the others just have a line.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/FEMAP.jpg


We're in 6605 not 6604. I'm sure that you would still find us though...:yay:

[StillVibration]

:) Wow, this FE thing is complicated. I'm impressed

[StillVibration]

Ok. Tortola worked out so well we're going for it again. And yes, we love sailing! Little saltwater in our veins!

If anyone is interested in a half or full day sail on St. Thomas/John let me know. We'd prefer to do the full day but could possibly change our minds. Just looking for itnerest right now. Looks like pricing is pretty standard on the islands 125 for full 75 for half day.

Again most lines want at least 4 people interested.

:yay:Getting close to crusing now!:yay:

[wmjivey]

Hey Stace, what happened to visiting me twice due the fact I am you favorite man from Az on the cruise wearing Kilt?:banana::banana::banana:

The Man

[justmestace]

Great FE lists & maps Stacey! Heather, thanks for your lists too. I need to get working on my gifts!!!

Does anyone know if it's too late to make dining requests? On our last cruise someone organized our dining & had us sitting at a table with others from our cruise meet thread. If it's not too late, would anyone that has early dining be interested in sitting with us? Not sure how all of that works for requests, but I can call our TA to find out.

Angie


I was going to have my TA check for us, and then I remembered that they don't start working on our specific cruise until at least a week before.
So I would say to have your TA contact them about 3 weeks ahead of time. The gal that has handled DCL's dining for as long as I can remember is no longer there...so I don't have a contact e-mail any more.

[justmestace]

We're in 6605 not 6604. I'm sure that you would still find us though...:yay:


Sorry....I have 6605 circled....just wrote it down wrong. If anyone copies that map, please change that!! I'm either dyslexic or just plain old.

[justmestace]

Hey Stace, what happened to visiting me twice due the fact I am you favorite man from Az on the cruise wearing Kilt?:banana::banana::banana:

The Man


Well, I DO have to walk past your room twice......;)

[justmestace]

I won't be around much the rest of the weekend. It's our small town's annual Fiesta Days Rodeo and parade weekend.
We have a membership (pay a ton to help feed the livestock!) to a private area for the rodeo performances, and in turn we get fed and have shade. Not a bad deal, and it's a fun weekend with the family.

So we're heading out in a bit. Have a safe and fun weekend everyone!!

[sklimuck]

And I'm with Stacey & I have Southwest coupons for mini bottles too!
Got home from work late and have to work a wedding today until about 2 tonight. But it is Rodeo Days in Cave Creek today and what do I have outside my window? A marching band practicing. Just what I wanted to wake up to. Thanks!! I need to leave early and go around the mountain because with the parade I will never get through Cave Creek.

[JMTStone]

DVC got back to me and said that I could ship to AKV (where we are staying for 4 days before the cruise) and they would deliver to our room. I plan on shipping a bag of FE goodies! That way we don't have to pay the airline for another bag. Almost 2 weeks of vacation and a vow renewal ceremony; I'm trying to minimize all extra baggage.

[justmestace]

DVC got back to me and said that I could ship to AKV (where we are staying for 4 days before the cruise) and they would deliver to our room. I plan on shipping a bag of FE goodies! That way we don't have to pay the airline for another bag. Almost 2 weeks of vacation and a vow renewal ceremony; I'm trying to minimize all extra baggage.



That is so great!!! I wish we could do that!

[goofygal1975]

DVC got back to me and said that I could ship to AKV (where we are staying for 4 days before the cruise) and they would deliver to our room. I plan on shipping a bag of FE goodies! That way we don't have to pay the airline for another bag. Almost 2 weeks of vacation and a vow renewal ceremony; I'm trying to minimize all extra baggage.

Wow...what a great relief!! I would ship everything I could to avoid having to lug it with me on the plane! LOL You must be getting so excited!!! Dh and I were supposed to do an intimate wedding at Disney (the Poly) in 2007. Because of dad's health we cancelled it, but promised ourselves to try for a vow renewal on the Disney Cruise in 10 years. So I can't wait to hear how yours goes!! I'm so happy for you! What an experience it it going to be!

[goofygal1975]

Okay....let's see how this goes.....the map. The rooms with squares around them are inside rooms, the others just have a line.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/FEMAP.jpg

Thanks for posting this!! :worship: I was hoping someone would make up a map...this will work out great and make things easier fo passing out FE gifts!!


I had a cruise dream last night...we were on CC and there were bleachers there for animal shows???:confused3LOL And I kept looking for a place for me to get sun and DH to have shade...guess I'm thinking about the cruise now:rotfl:

[scrapbookmailbox]

I didn't think I was participating in the FE thing, is that what the map is for? I meant to be on your list of who is going? I don't know that much about the FE thing. I also don't have enough posts to answer any one back directly. Please advise.

What are the FE rules?

[scrapbookmailbox]

`We are happy to participate, I just need to know all the rules and how it works. We have never done it before we are cabin 2633. How many gifts do you have to buy and how many gifts do you give and when?. What $ value are the gifts?

[goofygal1975]

I didn't think I was participating in the FE thing, is that what the map is for? I meant to be on your list of who is going? I don't know that much about the FE thing. I also don't have enough posts to answer any one back directly. Please advise.

What are the FE rules?

Hey, we just have you on the CRUISE LIST not the FE List! I got your email and will respond with all the info about the FE! :thumbsup2

[Geaux Disney]

Hi everyone! I am Disney Falcon's friend that just booked. We are so excited! :banana: We have twin 1 year old boys. :scared1: Is there anyone else out there with kids less than 3? If so, do you have any excursions planned?

[justmestace]

Hi everyone! I am Disney Falcon's friend that just booked. We are so excited! :banana: We have twin 1 year old boys. :scared1: Is there anyone else out there with kids less than 3? If so, do you have any excursions planned?


No little ones here anymore...until the grandson arrives...but I wanted to say "WELCOME" and I LOVE LOVE LOVE your DIS name!!!!

[Geaux Disney]

Well, we love our Tigers so had to represent.

Congrats on the grandbaby, when is the arrival?

[JMTStone]

We have lots of new friends booking! This is so cool. Welcome Aboard!

I hate to steal some of Melanie's thunder... but... :bride: - The Vow Renewal Planner (Melissa)

[CajunGirl2]

Well, we love our Tigers so had to represent.

Welcome! I can only assume that with Geaux in your screen name, that the Tigers are the LSU Tigers. If so, where are you from? We live in ATL area now but DH & I are both from south Louisiana originally? I'm Angie, DH is Bruce & we have 2 DDs - Emily will almost be a couple of months shy of 9 & Ashley will be 6.5 when we sail.

Angie

[JMTStone]

Wow...what a great relief!! I would ship everything I could to avoid having to lug it with me on the plane! LOL You must be getting so excited!!! Dh and I were supposed to do an intimate wedding at Disney (the Poly) in 2007. Because of dad's health we cancelled it, but promised ourselves to try for a vow renewal on the Disney Cruise in 10 years. So I can't wait to hear how yours goes!! I'm so happy for you! What an experience it it going to be!

I'm thinking of brining my wedding ears :bride:and top hat groom ears for Melanie and her new husband to try out. I hope she doesn't mind. Its so cute. I can send her pictrues. Or save it for Heather. Were just used one during our anniversary dinner at California Grill! So I'll pack that, our FE, and cruise only things (I can only get away with my funky straw hat from mexico I can only get away with on the cruise). And the Fish Extenders! I got cool stuff for the bigger kids. Now I have to focus on the little kids and the pre-teen and teen kids. And of course, the airline bottles. :drinking: I'm sure I can visit the Man twice. I'm sorry to say unless I find something reasonable with those airline bottles at the liquor store, you guys are sailing with the Captain. I'm also attaching my favorite recipies!!!! So Heather, can you give a list of "non airline drink perferred people as well" so I don't offend them: I have an idea for them too! Instead of stressing on what he men want, I will give for couple!

I can't wait to meet you all. I owe Sharon, Stacey, and Heather a drink already!

Vow Renewa: Anyone interested in cake? We'll have plenty! Heather; you and DH can watch from above. Wait till you see my song selectiuon. We're not getting "full out" dress-up. Mother of the bride in a pale gold for me. LInen suit for Jon The girls are picking out their on our next pay day. I chose the "tropical floral theme" for flowers with a special surprise for the girls for joing and maid of honors. I loooked at David Bridal and its a little beyond my range, and a bit to "fancy". I'm thinking casual fo the firls. maybe matching sundresses! I am not sure but the ceremony is anywhere between 4 - 6 PM on Thursday the 28th.

I'll be cancelilng my Spa Day on Sunday. Anyone interested in trying to take my time spots?

[justmestace]

I'm still mad for not taking the room next to the "Vow Renewal" Deck!! Maybe I'll just come peer through the window.........:magnify:


:cake: The Panama Canal group would have JUMPED on that cake offer. One of their catch-phrases was "Cake.....I like cake" I think it was more like "I worship the oven the cake was baked in".....:rotfl::rotfl:

[justmestace]

Well, we love our Tigers so had to represent.

Congrats on the grandbaby, when is the arrival?


He's supposed to arrive sometime around the very first of June! :eek: So I am hoping he's a patient baby and at least waits for Grammy to get off her cruise.
I know....why am I cruising when my first grandbaby is arriving? Long story....but very good reasons, and it's approved by the baby Mama.

[acomasdiaz]

Hi everyone! I am Disney Falcon's friend that just booked. We are so excited! :banana: We have twin 1 year old boys. :scared1: Is there anyone else out there with kids less than 3? If so, do you have any excursions planned?

We have a 4 yr. old and an 18 month old. We haven't booked an excursion yet. We're still trying to figure out which one will work for us.

[JOANNEL]

Stacey,

Got the signs yesterday. Thanks so much they are great. I owe you one!!

[CajunGirl2]

Vow Renewa: Anyone interested in cake? We'll have plenty! Heather; you and DH can watch from above. Wait till you see my song selectiuon. We're not getting "full out" dress-up. Mother of the bride in a pale gold for me. LInen suit for Jon The girls are picking out their on our next pay day. I chose the "tropical floral theme" for flowers with a special surprise for the girls for joing and maid of honors. I loooked at David Bridal and its a little beyond my range, and a bit to "fancy". I'm thinking casual fo the firls. maybe matching sundresses! I am not sure but the ceremony is anywhere between 4 - 6 PM on Thursday the 28th.


I love wedding cake! Where will your vow renewal be?

Good luck on finding something for your girls to wear. Maybe you could find something for them at The Gap or Old Navy that would "match". Those are the stores that I usually head to when I'm trying to coordinate the family.

Was at Costco the other day & there were the cutest Lily Pulitzer dresses for girls. I need to go back & get some for the girls before they are all gone.

Ang

Angie

[Disneyfalcon]

Hi everyone! I am Disney Falcon's friend that just booked. We are so excited! :banana: We have twin 1 year old boys. :scared1: Is there anyone else out there with kids less than 3? If so, do you have any excursions planned?

Welcome to the boards Geaux Disney!! I love your screen name - although Stephen wants me to throw a little "War Eagle" your way.:laughing:

[ehagerty]

I've lost track - what date will the FE sign-up "close"?

This is my first FE and I am trying to make sure I understand the rules (without spoiling the fun with too much angst....).

I converted the list to try to make sure I understood the "population" of FEville and came up with this:

Number of Cabins: 22
Number of families / groupings: 19 (3 of the families have 2 cabins)
Number of participants: 60
Composition of participants:

Adult Male: 18
Adult Female: 21
Teen Male: 5
Teen Female: 7
Child Male: 4
Child Female: 5


(BTW, I have this in Excel, should the list continue to grow)

Anyway - do I understand that we basically "gift" each "family / grouping" - and if we want to "gift" at the individual level, we can?

.

[wmjivey]

CAKE!!!SIZE="4"]I love cake[/SIZE]
I would even dress up in my dressy kilt inorder to get cake:cool1::cool1::cool1: Now don't forget if you are planning your rounds since I am man enough to wear a kilt I count twice if your FE is adult oriented.:banana::banana:


The Man

[justmestace]

I've lost track - what date will the FE sign-up "close"?

This is my first FE and I am trying to make sure I understand the rules (without spoiling the fun with too much angst....).

I converted the list to try to make sure I understood the "population" of FEville and came up with this:

Number of Cabins: 22
Number of families / groupings: 19 (3 of the families have 2 cabins)
Number of participants: 60
Composition of participants:


Adult Male: 18
Adult Female: 21
Teen Male: 5
Teen Female: 7
Child Male: 4
Child Female: 5

(BTW, I have this in Excel, should the list continue to grow)

Anyway - do I understand that we basically "gift" each "family / grouping" - and if we want to "gift" at the individual level, we can?

.


Sounds right to me. Most of the time, it's a little something for the whole group, sometimes we have something...or actually I guess it's most of the time....for the kids. I usually try to make sure that there are some things that just the grownups will enjoy or use.

[justmestace]

Stacey,

Got the signs yesterday. Thanks so much they are great. I owe you one!!


I was actually thinking about them yesterday and wondering. Thanks so much for letting me know they got there safely. Have fun decorating them, if you choose to!

[goofygal1975]

Hi everyone! I am Disney Falcon's friend that just booked. We are so excited! :banana: We have twin 1 year old boys. :scared1: Is there anyone else out there with kids less than 3? If so, do you have any excursions planned?

Welcome to the cruise and boards!!!:goodvibes No little one here, my ds is 13 now!

[goofygal1975]

I'm thinking of brining my wedding ears :bride:and top hat groom ears for Melanie and her new husband to try out. I hope she doesn't mind. Its so cute. I can send her pictrues. Or save it for Heather. Were just used one during our anniversary dinner at California Grill! So I'll pack that, our FE, and cruise only things (I can only get away with my funky straw hat from mexico I can only get away with on the cruise). And the Fish Extenders! I got cool stuff for the bigger kids. Now I have to focus on the little kids and the pre-teen and teen kids. And of course, the airline bottles. :drinking: I'm sure I can visit the Man twice. I'm sorry to say unless I find something reasonable with those airline bottles at the liquor store, you guys are sailing with the Captain. I'm also attaching my favorite recipies!!!! So Heather, can you give a list of "non airline drink perferred people as well" so I don't offend them: I have an idea for them too! Instead of stressing on what he men want, I will give for couple!

I can't wait to meet you all. I owe Sharon, Stacey, and Heather a drink already!

Vow Renewa: Anyone interested in cake? We'll have plenty! Heather; you and DH can watch from above. Wait till you see my song selectiuon. We're not getting "full out" dress-up. Mother of the bride in a pale gold for me. LInen suit for Jon The girls are picking out their on our next pay day. I chose the "tropical floral theme" for flowers with a special surprise for the girls for joing and maid of honors. I loooked at David Bridal and its a little beyond my range, and a bit to "fancy". I'm thinking casual fo the firls. maybe matching sundresses! I am not sure but the ceremony is anywhere between 4 - 6 PM on Thursday the 28th.

I'll be cancelilng my Spa Day on Sunday. Anyone interested in trying to take my time spots?


I'll be cancelling our couples massage this week as well!! I will have a peak at your vow renewal!!! How exciting!!!! CAKE?? Yummy!!! :thumbsup2

[goofygal1975]

I won't be around tomorrow....it's mom's surgery day. We have to be at the hospital at 5:30am:scared1: And we aren't morning people! She is having the port put in her wrist for future use for dialysis. Luckily it is outpatient surgery. So if you think about it, say an extra prayer or send a positive though our way! Thanks:hug:





***Also, while I"m thinking of it....as mentioned above....could you let me know if your do NOT drink or want any "little airplane bottles" in your FE? I'll make sure to mark it on the FE list. Thanks guys & girls!!***:wizard:

[Disneyfalcon]

I won't be around tomorrow....it's mom's surgery day. We have to be at the hospital at 5:30am:scared1: And we aren't morning people! She is having the port put in her wrist for future use for dialysis. Luckily it is outpatient surgery. So if you think about it, say an extra prayer or send a positive though our way! Thanks:hug:





***Also, while I"m thinking of it....as mentioned above....could you let me know if your do NOT drink or want any "little airplane bottles" in your FE? I'll make sure to mark it on the FE list. Thanks guys & girls!!***:wizard:

We'll be praying for your mom goofygal! I know our three rooms don't drink - 2122, 2124 and 2136.:)

[CajunGirl2]

Heather, prayers for your mom this morning. Guess you're at the hospital now. Hope everything goes smoothly.
Ang

[winotracy]

Heather, hope all goes well today :goodvibes:goodvibes

[JMTStone]

I'll be thinking of you today Heather. I hope all goes well!

[JMTStone]

Good luck on finding something for your girls to wear. Maybe you could find something for them at The Gap or Old Navy that would "match". Those are the stores that I usually head to when I'm trying to coordinate the family.

I'm thinking of Old Navy first. Even if they're not the same style (not likely for a 16 year old and a 7 year old, maybe they'll be the same pattern)

I STILL have no idea what time this thing is. I know its Thursday and my Palo reservation is at 7.

[JOANNEL]

:grouphug:I won't be around tomorrow....it's mom's surgery day. We have to be at the hospital at 5:30am:scared1: And we aren't morning people! She is having the port put in her wrist for future use for dialysis. Luckily it is outpatient surgery. So if you think about it, say an extra prayer or send a positive though our way! Thanks:hug:





***Also, while I"m thinking of it....as mentioned above....could you let me know if your do NOT drink or want any "little airplane bottles" in your FE? I'll make sure to mark it on the FE list. Thanks guys & girls!!***:wizard:


:grouphug::grouphug:for you and your family.

[JMTStone]

Here's my plan for Fish Extender.

Presents for the adults. Making sure the man gets two if he wears a kilt. Special present for people who aren't really fond of little airline bottles. I wonder if the liquor store gives quanity discounts.

Presents for kids. I'm done with the little ones. I'm struggling with the pre-teens and teens. But they will be different.

I think our FE closes soon. 45 days right? This is so we all have enough time to purchase/make, gather, and wrap.

[acomasdiaz]

I love wedding cake! Where will your vow renewal be?

Good luck on finding something for your girls to wear. Maybe you could find something for them at The Gap or Old Navy that would "match". Those are the stores that I usually head to when I'm trying to coordinate the family.

Was at Costco the other day & there were the cutest Lily Pulitzer dresses for girls. I need to go back & get some for the girls before they are all gone.

Ang

Angie

I got some of those Costco dresses. They were adorable!

[acomasdiaz]

I won't be around tomorrow....it's mom's surgery day. We have to be at the hospital at 5:30am:scared1: And we aren't morning people! She is having the port put in her wrist for future use for dialysis. Luckily it is outpatient surgery. So if you think about it, say an extra prayer or send a positive though our way! Thanks:hug:





***Also, while I"m thinking of it....as mentioned above....could you let me know if your do NOT drink or want any "little airplane bottles" in your FE? I'll make sure to mark it on the FE list. Thanks guys & girls!!***:wizard:

Hope everything goes well with mom today. As for our cabin (6605), we don't drink either.


Aymee

[wmjivey]

Hey for all you newbies who don't know much about FE's, dont get scared off due the fact some on us do spent alittle more coin, than others. FE's is like secret santa, just go to the dollar store buy something cute or silly. Its just really nice to get a gift every couple of days. A bonding experience if you must, durning these trying days in the nation with alot of people who are not working not to no fault of their own (like me:mad:) The almighty buck is streched pretty thin. Just join us with your marshmellow peeps or whatever you find and lets us forget our mainland problems and Party:banana::banana::banana::banana:

[Amy7979]

Hey for all you newbies who don't know much about FE's, dont get scared off due the fact some on us do spent alittle more coin, than others. FE's is like secret santa, just go to the dollar store buy something cute or silly. Its just really nice to get a gift every couple of days. A bonding experience if you must, durning these trying days in the nation with alot of people who are not working not to no fault of their own (like me:mad:) The almighty buck is streched pretty thin. Just join us with your marshmellow peeps or whatever you find and lets us forget our mainland problems and Party:banana::banana::banana::banana:

Bravo! Well said. :flower3:

[CajunGirl2]

Hey for all you newbies who don't know much about FE's, dont get scared off due the fact some on us do spent alittle more coin, than others. FE's is like secret santa, just go to the dollar store buy something cute or silly. Its just really nice to get a gift every couple of days. A bonding experience if you must, durning these trying days in the nation with alot of people who are not working not to no fault of their own (like me:mad:) The almighty buck is streched pretty thin. Just join us with your marshmellow peeps or whatever you find and lets us forget our mainland problems and Party:banana::banana::banana::banana:

Very well stated.

I'm trying to use supplies & goodies that I already have at home. I will be spending a little get to get gifts for the kids though.

Ang

[justmestace]

Hey for all you newbies who don't know much about FE's, dont get scared off due the fact some on us do spent alittle more coin, than others. FE's is like secret santa, just go to the dollar store buy something cute or silly. Its just really nice to get a gift every couple of days. A bonding experience if you must, durning these trying days in the nation with alot of people who are not working not to no fault of their own (like me:mad:) The almighty buck is streched pretty thin. Just join us with your marshmellow peeps or whatever you find and lets us forget our mainland problems and Party:banana::banana::banana::banana:


:worship::worship::worship::worship::worship::wors hip:

[justmestace]

Heather, I'm thinking of you and your Mom this morning, hoping all is well and already over and done with!
:flower3::flower3::hug:

[justmestace]

I made one FE item just the other day. I'm not at all crafty...so trust me, it isn't all that great. But you'll find it on your doors...not in the FE. ;)

[itdjbw]

Wow you guys have been busy posting away here :)
I am hoping to get my FE's done this week (mostly by DD) while the kids are on spring break.
I really haven't been giving the cruise much thought - too busy keeping up with work and looking at schools etc but that is all behind us for the moment.

Welcome to all the newbies.
Stacey - thanks for the list for the FE - I'm sure that will save me lots of time.
I still haven't made a FE - so need to get cracking on that as I haven't found anything to use to make making one easier :(

Have a great week all :)

[JMTStone]

Hey for all you newbies who don't know much about FE's, dont get scared off due the fact some on us do spent alittle more coin, than others. FE's is like secret santa, just go to the dollar store buy something cute or silly. Its just really nice to get a gift every couple of days. A bonding experience if you must, durning these trying days in the nation with alot of people who are not working not to no fault of their own (like me:mad:) The almighty buck is streched pretty thin. Just join us with your marshmellow peeps or whatever you find and lets us forget our mainland problems and Party:banana::banana::banana::banana:

Some of the best presents I get at Chrismas are hand-made. I'm not that crafty (I ordered my FE online). Its is truly the thought that counts.

[justmestace]

Wow you guys have been busy posting away here :)
I am hoping to get my FE's done this week (mostly by DD) while the kids are on spring break.
I really haven't been giving the cruise much thought - too busy keeping up with work and looking at schools etc but that is all behind us for the moment.

Welcome to all the newbies.
Stacey - thanks for the list for the FE - I'm sure that will save me lots of time.
I still haven't made a FE - so need to get cracking on that as I haven't found anything to use to make making one easier :(

Have a great week all :)



I've gotten a couple of Fish Extenders on eBay. I think you have to search under "Over the door hanging organizer".....because I can't sew a stitch.

[Disneyfalcon]

I've gotten a couple of Fish Extenders on eBay. I think you have to search under "Over the door hanging organizer".....because I can't sew a stitch.

Me either!! :laughing:

I bought my fish extender on ebay. I'm sure it will be great when she's done with it, but oh my word it's taking forever. When I wrote to check on it, she said she was working on 6 others. She said she'd move mine to the front if I was sailing soon, but I said I just needed it by May!:)

[Disneyelf10]

Me either!! :laughing:

I bought my fish extender on ebay. I'm sure it will be great when she's done with it, but oh my word it's taking forever. When I wrote to check on it, she said she was working on 6 others. She said she'd move mine to the front if I was sailing soon, but I said I just needed it by May!:)

Guessing we may have gotten ours from the same seller. She told me the same thing- she was busy and working on several; but I must say that I already got mine about 2 weeks ago and I just love it!! I'm sure you'll get yours soon! I had to order one for my mum's cabin and sent here the fabric etc....can't wait for our cruise. talk to you all soon...gotta run....

[Disneyfalcon]

Guessing we may have gotten ours from the same seller. She told me the same thing- she was busy and working on several; but I must say that I already got mine about 2 weeks ago and I just love it!! I'm sure you'll get yours soon! I had to order one for my mum's cabin and sent here the fabric etc....can't wait for our cruise. talk to you all soon...gotta run....

We probably did!! :) I'm not worried...yet!!:laughing:

I'm also waiting on dd's passport. We got it back a couple of days ago, and they had her as a male!!:eek:

So we had to send her passport and birth certificate back. They said we'd get them back in one or two weeks. We'll see!!

[justmestace]

Me either!! :laughing:

I bought my fish extender on ebay. I'm sure it will be great when she's done with it, but oh my word it's taking forever. When I wrote to check on it, she said she was working on 6 others. She said she'd move mine to the front if I was sailing soon, but I said I just needed it by May!:)


The ones I've gotten weren't special made. I think they were meant to be in a baby's bedroom holding diapers and such. But I have one that I love, it's Mickey snorkeling! They usually have lots of them with Winnie the Pooh, and lately I think they've had a bunch with The Incredibles or some such.

[justmestace]

Like this one with Minnie Mouse. It's $2.99 using "Buy It Now".
I may have to buy this one myself!


http://cgi.ebay.com/Minnie-Mouse-Mickey-Hanging-Storage-Organizer-BA61a_W0QQitemZ250401405330QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_0?hash=item250401405330&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

[Disneyfalcon]

Like this one with Minnie Mouse. It's $2.99 using "Buy It Now".
I may have to buy this one myself!


http://cgi.ebay.com/Minnie-Mouse-Mickey-Hanging-Storage-Organizer-BA61a_W0QQitemZ250401405330QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_0?hash=item250401405330&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

Wow! That's pretty cute! Especially for $2.99!!

[msmith07101]

Hey for all you newbies who don't know much about FE's, dont get scared off due the fact some on us do spent alittle more coin, than others. FE's is like secret santa, just go to the dollar store buy something cute or silly. Its just really nice to get a gift every couple of days. A bonding experience if you must, durning these trying days in the nation with alot of people who are not working not to no fault of their own (like me:mad:) The almighty buck is streched pretty thin. Just join us with your marshmellow peeps or whatever you find and lets us forget our mainland problems and Party:banana::banana::banana::banana:

Very well said...I was scared off by the fact that I didn't know what kind of gifts to get for all these people and the money involved...maybe next time (if I can convince my DH there should be a next time)!! And I am just not that creative

[wmjivey]

Actually I was hoping to get lots of Peeps I just love peeps, especially roasting peeps over a campfire is a great treat, but no fires where we are going, so cheap after Easter clearence sale peeps for me please, if you don't have little airplane bottles that is, not that I am particular, but I do like presents, Oh How I love to get those little things every other day. I have fight my boys for them, I am so glad I out weigh them by a hundred pounds, but I digress...............

The Man

[justmestace]

Actually I was hoping to get lots of Peeps I just love peeps, especially roasting peeps over a campfire is a great treat, but no fires where we are going, so cheap after Easter clearence sale peeps for me please, if you don't have little airplane bottles that is, not that I am particular, but I do like presents, Oh How I love to get those little things every other day. I have fight my boys for them, I am so glad I out weigh them by a hundred pounds, but I digress...............

The Man


:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

The trick is to check the FE before they come back from the Kids Club, or get up really early in the morning and beat them to it! :thumbsup2

[itdjbw]

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

The trick is to check the FE before they come back from the Kids Club, or get up really early in the morning and beat them to it! :thumbsup2

You guys are too funny :):rotfl:

[goofygal1975]

Hey everyone! We got up bright and early yesterday! Mom's alarm didn't go off...so she didn't wake up until it was time to leave...LOL. They weren't able to put the port in where they wanted to, but did find another spot in her arm. She was fine yesterday, up and about some, but slept most of the day. Today the arm hurts some, but she does have meds to help. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers!!! :hug:

Yes, the FE cut off should be tomorrow, Wednesday. That is the offical 45 day mark!! Can you believe it??? I have to work on FE gifts. I have to say we used things that we had around, as well. And just ordered a few things. I'd normally do more, but with the $$ issues this year I had to scale back. It will still be fun to give and receive gifts on the cruise!!

[tripodjw]

Hey everyone! We got up bright and early yesterday! Mom's alarm didn't go off...so she didn't wake up until it was time to leave...LOL. They weren't able to put the port in where they wanted to, but did find another spot in her arm. She was fine yesterday, up and about some, but slept most of the day. Today the arm hurts some, but she does have meds to help. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers!!! :hug:

Yes, the FE cut off should be tomorrow, Wednesday. That is the offical 45 day mark!! Can you believe it??? I have to work on FE gifts. I have to say we used things that we had around, as well. And just ordered a few things. I'd normally do more, but with the $$ issues this year I had to scale back. It will still be fun to give and receive gifts on the cruise!!

Glad to hear your mom is doing ok.

Can't believe 45 days to go is tomorrow. means it can't be too long til i get my room number allocated. :banana:

[goofygal1975]

HERE IS THE UPDATED FE LIST! THIS INCLUDES NEW CRUISERS AND NON DRINKS REQUESTS.

LIKE ALWAYS...PLEASE PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK YOUR INFO ON THE LIST TO MAKE SURE I HAVE ALL THE INFO CORRECT. IF ANYTHING NEEDS TO BE FIXED JUST LET ME KNOW AND I'LL FIX IT!!! CUT OFF DATE FOR SIGNING UP FOR THE FE IS WEDNESDAY 4/8/09!!!!! :thumbsup2

UPDATED 4/7/09


1. GoofyGal1975 (Heather, 33) RM# 6078

GoofyGuyEd (Ed, dh, 37)

Brandon (ds, 14)





2. winotracy RM# 6634

Tracy(40)

Bill (54)




3. CajunGirl2 RM# 5020

Angie (42)

Bruce,DH (45)

Emily DD (almost 9)

Ashely (6.5)




4. Amy7979 RM# 5122 **HONEYMOON**

Amy (30)

Bill (28)



5. Wmjivey RM# 2534

John

Gail

Tyler (ds) 15

Toby (ds) 13



6. Itdjbw RM# 2614

Julia

Aubrey

Tarryn (14)

Adam (11)



7. & 8. DisneyFalcon RM #'s 2122 and 2124 **NO DRINKS**



Tammy (ever young) RM 2124

Stephen, DH

Chase ds, 14

Ally dd, 11



Stuart & Misty RM 2122

Amber dd (14) & Erin (dd) 11




9. & 10. Disneyelf10 RM #'s 5520 and 6537

Donna (38)

Sean (36)

Lee( 69) (mum)

Stephanie (17) (niece)



11. JMTStone RM# 7562 **VOW RENEWAL**

Jon (49)

Melissa (39)

Taylor DD (16)

Mackenzie DD (7)




12. & 13 mommybunnyof2 RM# 2504 & 2502

2 families

The Graham's Sebrett & Brian (39ish)
Emily (9) Logan (7)

The Vallejo's Danny & Allison (40ish)

Rebekah (9)


14. Justmestace RM# 7636

Stacey

Sklimuck

Sharon

Kaylah (16)




15. GoofyGirl 27 RM # 6510

Jenn (28)

Grandmother



16. ehagerty RM # 6545

Tom (52) Ellen (54) Brian (21) Sean (19)



17. Tripodjw

Jane (31) & Heath (41) RM # (will let us know)



18. acomadiaz RM # 6605 **NO DRINKS**

Aymee (32) & Jeffrey (32)

Katerina (dd 4) Phillip (ds 1 1/2)



19. Geaux Disney

David & Ashlee RM# 2136 **No Drinks**

Jackson & Johnathan (1 yr old twins)

(friends of Disneyfalcon)



20. Mel0215 RM# 7510

Melody (23) & Jon (26) **Honeymoon**

[Disneyfalcon]

Thank you Heather! I don't want to speak for them, but I will in case she doesn't check back in before then so - 2136 will not want drinks either.:)

[justmestace]

Funny, I thought for sure WINOtracy would have "no drinks" after her name. :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[winotracy]

Funny, I thought for sure WINOtracy would have "no drinks" after her name. :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Very funny :lmao::lmao:

[goofygal1975]

Thank you Heather! I don't want to speak for them, but I will in case she doesn't check back in before then so - 2136 will not want drinks either.:)

Ok, thanks!!! I'll add!!

[justmestace]

Heather, I'm glad to hear that things went relatively well for your Mom. I'm sorry she has to go through all this.

[justmestace]

Very funny :lmao::lmao:


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[Geaux Disney]

Welcome! I can only assume that with Geaux in your screen name, that the Tigers are the LSU Tigers. If so, where are you from? We live in ATL area now but DH & I are both from south Louisiana originally? I'm Angie, DH is Bruce & we have 2 DDs - Emily will almost be a couple of months shy of 9 & Ashley will be 6.5 when we sail.

Angie

You are right, it's the LSU Tigers. We are from North Louisiana, but are in California now. My husband was in the Air Force until last year, so we have moved around. It's very nice to meet you!! I'm Ashley, DH is David & we have twin boys - Jackson & Jonathan (they are 1 & already Tiger fans!!). Hope to see you at some point on the trip!!

[Geaux Disney]

Thank you Heather! I don't want to speak for them, but I will in case she doesn't check back in before then so - 2136 will not want drinks either.:)

Thank you! :)

[Disneyfalcon]

Thank you! :)
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[JOANNEL]

You are right, it's the LSU Tigers. We are from North Louisiana, but are in California now. My husband was in the Air Force until last year, so we have moved around. It's very nice to meet you!! I'm Ashley, DH is David & we have twin boys - Jackson & Jonathan (they are 1 & already Tiger fans!!). Hope to see you at some point on the trip!!

DH was in the Airforce also, we have moved a lot also. Originally from NY, but one the Airforce sent us to florida we stayed here..

[Disneyfalcon]

DH was in the Airforce also, we have moved a lot also. Originally from NY, but one the Airforce sent us to florida we stayed here..

Aha!! That must be why the Air Force won't send us to Florida - they're afraid we'd never leave!!:laughing:

They might have lost us in California had the cost of living not been so high!:)

[itdjbw]

Funny, I thought for sure WINOtracy would have "no drinks" after her name. :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Stacey - you are on a roll :rotfl::rotfl2: