Sept. 26, 2009 Magic

[Fire14]

Cruising the Magic: on Sept 26, 2009
Fire14, Fires_Grumpy along with unnamed Princess Jodi
Spectrum-Turbo 8 Adults, Girls 11+13, Boys 8,8,8, 10,12
Krdisneybound
Fourgonefishn 3 adults, ds9, ds6
Crystal_27 Crystal,Dh, DD4
Goofieslonglostsis: Me,Annelies
Maleficient, Esq. 2 adults
Thumper08 3 adults
Aristocats Lover- DH Dave, 24 Amanda, 22
Ch10dad
Bigferrell/NutzaboutDisney: 3 adults, DD14, DD12, DS8, DS8
daisy112878 -stateroom #1: Myself (wendy) and Dh (adam)
stateroom #2: My parents (Jim and Marsha)
stateroom #3: My sister (tina), her dh (kenny),ds12 Andrew, dd9 Rebecca
Disney Sweetie Pam, Mike
Disney Sweetie Kids Leissa, Charlie
Disneydreamin247 1 Adult, DS
Sfnslky Rebecca, DH, DD13, DD11, DS 8.5, DS 8.5, DBIL, possibly DBILGF, DSIL, DSILBF, DH's Sisters and family
FrankiesMom Angel, DH, Tom, Linda, Abby, Colleen 17, Frank 8, Dominic 4.
Haileyboo me, DH, DD 7, & DS 4
BacktoTX Me (34), DW (33), DD1 (10),DD2(8), DD3(5)
Frankiesmom Family Trini and Devon 6585
i<3castawaycay123: Me, Chloe, Cole, Missy, Greg, Wilma, and Elmer,Stephanie, Codi, and Anna Rae 6612and 6614
Maggie62677: Maggie (32),DH - Rick (34),DS - Avery (4, he'll be 5 in Novemeber),DD - Harper (10 months) SR 7606
Paul 2003
Lexiconjoe: Joe (DH-37) Danielle (DW-38) Tesa (DD-14) Shayln (DD-8)
Zuperdave: group of 7 in 3 staterooms (5 adults, 2 kids).
Fatcat: FatCat 35 DW 3x, DD 7, DD 4
Kpadalik:Kristin (me)-30, DH George 31, DD Hannah 6, and DD Grace 2
Hal001: me 35, DH (35), DS 8 and DD5
Mickey&minnie4ever:me36,dh, dd2, dgrandma52 & dgrandpa
Retroloco: Me33, DW30, DS3
Thepanmanman:Lisa 55 and Jack 61
Kaydoggy: Me, my wife and 6 yr old twins, Mom and anut
Kimmysue: My family has myself (Kimberly), DH (Woody), DD12 (Megan), DD11 (Emily) and DS8 (Hayden). We will also be joined by my step-daughter (Courtney 24yrs) and her friend (Taylor 24yrs). In another cabin is my sister (Stephanie) and her DD10 (Kiara).
LeCras - Charlotte, DH - 8032
BananasTwo- Ana (31). Ernie (40), Corbin (5),Paige (3)
thegoofybunch- mom and sister, myself and my wife, and our 2 kids
DEE718 -Myself, hubby, and three boys 4,12,13
Deb123453 - Debbie, DD 10
Ivet- Ivet, DH, DD Alex 6
Penskesth1- PenskeSth1(44),DD Tiffany(20), DS Davey(11)
Castaway3 - Christine, MIke, Bryce
Saoirse - Me, DH Mike, DS Seamus (3), DD
Tophat62
Disneymom2008 - Jennifer 32, Randy 35 (celebrating 36 birthday on board), Dakota 12 and Jordan 10
Hooked_o_ncruises -My DM Milka(celebrating big 60), DD Anika (2) and I (Boba,female 32)
kstategrad -Julie (34),Ron (35),Ethan (12),Seth (8)
CLB-Clint, Codi, Amalie (12), Analiese (10) and Johnny (7)
JulesnHarrision- Juli(35), Harrision (36)
Anggolaheartsdisney-
ddz247-Daniel (me), my wife Wendy, my 3 yrs old DD Julia and my father-in-law
Bujarski3-Suzanne (me), Nathan (9), and Susie (my mom)
Grumpy73-

[Fire14]

Sailaway DIS Party - Deck 10, Overloooking the Pool - Starboard Side - 4:30 PM

Secret Mickey - PM Goofieslonglostsis with your information if you would like to participate. Please include your REAL name, DIS name, Cabin number, Favorite character, Favorite color, your interest, your likes...such as color, food, hobbies, smells, etc....and also your dislikes....allergies, etc.

Cut off for signing up is June 15, 2009 Names will be put into a hat and drawn from there. No changes as this gets to complicated.
I would encourage people to put ingenuity into their gifts - and to hunt the bargain tables and racks for gifts that may qualify. There are lots of options out there, so have fun with it. There should be at least 1 nice gift with a minimum of 4 gifts. The rest is up to you, if you choose to do more gifts or just the minimum, the important thing is that you have fun. A gift amount limit will be determined and posted here....so check back often!

Lanyards and Name Cards - PM Sftnslky, Maggie62677 or lexiconjoe with your name, DIS name and how many you want to order. Let us know if you need one for a child and how many. We will look into getting shorter ones for the children.

FE = Fish Extender Gifts - This is a fun "game" that was started several years ago by fellow DISers. For those who want to give gifts, please use the roster for names and locations of people. Participation is voluntary and you are not required to give anything to get anything!! All you do is purchase small gifts to put into the FE....this is usually done secretly. Some ideas of gifts are magnets, postcards from your state, keychains, pirate themed trinkets, stickers, candy, personalized candy bars, etc....This might be a good time to stock up on bulk items since we are in the Halloween season. Items do not have to be expensive. Just use your imagination and creativity. Cut off for sign up will be June 15, 2009

PJ Breakfast - Lumieres on October 2, 2009 at 7am. Group photo to be taken. More details to follow. Contact Fire14 if you will be attending. It's a go!!!!!!!! Cut off to sign up is June 15, 2009

Cabin Tours - PM Disney Sweetie if you would like to open up your cabin for a tour. We will start at the lowest deck and work our way up to Deck 8 at the Roy Suite. Meet at cabin 5509 Sunday, September 27 at 3:00pm

Rubber bracelet- Red/black swiled with Picaroon Pirates and Capturing the Caribbean. If interested PM Spectrum Turbo to order. Cut off to order is Sept. 15. Cost is appox 2.00/per bracelet paid to Spectrum Turbo at port.

Facebook link to group: http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=1851369283&k=Z5E23YV2U231UCD1QB63VUSRWSB1
Kids meet thread for cruise: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1970529

[spectrum-turbo]

Hi there. I am part of a group from Central Texas and Oklahoma.

We consist of 3 sets of parents, one 20-something gal and a friend to be named later. The rest are "the kids": 2 Girls 13 & 11 and 5 Boys 12, 10 & 3 will be 8.

We will be quite the traveling circus!!:dance3:


ETA: Final FE List by Deck Here (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32762504&postcount=1702)

[Fire14]

Great look forward to seeing you on board

[krdisneybound]

I am booked on this cruise.

As of right now, I am a solo - but you never know who might be joining me.

If not, I'll still be solo.


Wonder if we'll have the ship to ourselves........ ha ha

[fourgonefishn]

:thumbsup2 :cool1: No such luck on cruisin alone! Family of 5 including Grandma! First time for all of us.:yay: Trip of a lifetime anybody been on it before? Right now our room is booked on deck 8, forget what room exactly. DW will be 4???:hug: DH(me) 42, DS#1 will be 8, DS#2 will be 6, Grandma will be lets just leave it at Grandma:thumbsup2 . Coming from Milwaukee Wi, and hope we are not rushed for getting from plane to ship or vice-versa.
fourgonefishn

http://www.cruiseclocks.com/ticker/9442977653/ticker.pngFree Cruise Clocks

[fourgonefishn]

??? How do you post your cruise clock?
popcorn::

[Fire14]

Give me a minute and I'll try and give you step buy step instructions.

[Fire14]

go to place to create ticker/clock
go through steps to create
at end copy bb code
come to disboards
click on user cp in upper left corner
click edit signature
paste code in box
click preview
this should show you clock

[fourgonefishn]

THANK YOU! Now I have to get my wife, I'm the computer dummy!:rolleyes1
Fourgonefishn

[christianweecare]

Thank you, Fire14, for the instructions. DH & I will be cruising with you. Two in their 50's without children or grandkids! Oh, well--someone has to do it!:rolleyes1

[Fire14]

Thank you, Fire14, for the instructions. DH & I will be cruising with you. Two in their 50's without children or grandkids! Oh, well--someone has to do it!:rolleyes1
We are "big kids" only too :)

[krdisneybound]

just checking in to say "HI" to everyone.

Lots of activities to do inbetween this cruise.

We have plenty of time to chat

Hope all are well and safe

[Fire14]

Got my Fish extender and ready to get to someplace warm.

[Crystal_27]

WOO-HOO - hi guys and gals (and KAY - I can't believe we are cruising "together" again)! :goodvibes :eek: Just put my deposit down today. This will be a celebratory cruise for my 30th birthday, and DH and DD (who will be 5) will be joining me. We *hope* that our dear friends and their 2 girls will also be joining us. Anyway, I'm looking forward to chatting with everyone. Take care!

[goofieslonglostsis]

Crystal, this is funny. I just payed my deposit today also, and will also celebrate my 30th birthday. :rotfl: OK, a couple of days early, but I really wanted to do a St. Maarten cruise.

[Crystal_27]

Crystal, this is funny. I just payed my deposit today also, and will also celebrate my 30th birthday. :rotfl: OK, a couple of days early, but I really wanted to do a St. Maarten cruise.

LOL - well, my birthday is actually in July, 2009 but the cruise prices in July were $3,500 more than this cruise. :scared1: So, I guess I should say that I'll be celebrating my 30th un-birthday during our cruise. :laughing: :woohoo: :yay:

[goofieslonglostsis]

No your not. You're just a tad bit later celebrating your 30th. Some people wait untill the next weekend to celebrate and party, you just happened to wait untill the next cruise. :rolleyes1

If there are going to be more people celbrating their 30th, we'll be asking for a discount. We deserve it. As a present and as a thank you for letting everybody enjoy our great celebration. :rotfl2:

[fourgonefishn]

Man I wish we were there already! Got 18.2" of snow on Friday, yea thats right 18.2" in one day! I've had enough.

[goofieslonglostsis]

That's just down right rotten, Fourgonefishn. Who ever decided it was a good idea to hand out snow at Easter!?

It's been snowing overhere for 5 days in a row allready and not looking like it's going to stop yet. It's a looooooooooong 18 months still to go when you look out of your window and see all of the white and grey. :(

[Crystal_27]

Well, I have to say that snow sounds a bit welcome right now. Atlanta's pollen count has been in the 10,000s, which means that everyone in the Metro area is walking around with itchy eyes, sniffly noses, and tickley (is that even a word - LOL?) throats. I can't wait for the darn trees to quit flowering! :rolleyes1

[goofieslonglostsis]

If you wish, I'll send it your way Crystal! :cloud9:

Surely most of us wont be missing it. The kids love it, it makes for nice pictures, but that's about it. Just a small amount of snow and traffic and everything comes to a halt. You'ld think we'ld be used to snow in march by now after a couple of years of it, but I guess we're not.

[maleficent, esq.]

I made reservations for DH and myself - Late 40's no children or grandchilden (are invited) just us. This is our fourth disney cruise, the first time on the Magic. I have wanted to do this cruise for a while and decided to book last night. Have any of you done this cruise before? Looking forward to our 18 month count down.
Best to all
Mal

[goofieslonglostsis]

Hi Mal,

congrats on booking! :banana: Let the countdown begin!

I haven't done this cruise before, it will actually be my first cruise ever. :goodvibes

[christianweecare]

I made reservations for DH and myself - Late 40's no children or grandchilden (are invited) just us. This is our fourth disney cruise, the first time on the Magic. I have wanted to do this cruise for a while and decided to book last night. Have any of you done this cruise before? Looking forward to our 18 month count down.
Best to all
Mal

DH & I (early 50's) will be there with you. This will be our 3rd Disney cruise. The first was the Western with just the two of us. Last Sept. my sister & brother-in-law joined us for the Eastern. We will be just the two of us again next Sept. My sister & brother-in-law are converts now! They have a 4 day booked for Dec. 09--taking their daughter & boyfriend along. I would love to take our children & grandchildren but its just so difficult to get everyone scheduled!

We have enjoyed both the Western & Eastern. I think I lean more towards the Eastern. I love the extra sea days!

[maleficent, esq.]

Thank you for the welcome. I am so looking forward to the extra days at sea. I love watching the waves go by. I am looking forward to bringing DGrandDaughter on her first cruise but I am waiting until she is at least 4. (almost 2).

Christianweecare - what are the main differences between the Wonder and the Magic?
Fire14 - Did you also post on the passporter site?
Spectrum-Turbo - Where in Texas is the group from? We live in Keller a suburb of Fort Worth.

My philosophy on Disney Cruising (not that any of you asked) If you are not on a Disney cruise, you should be planning a disney cruise. Well should be picking up instead of chatting.

TTFN
Mal

[christianweecare]

Thank you for the welcome. I am so looking forward to the extra days at sea. I love watching the waves go by. I am looking forward to bringing DGrandDaughter on her first cruise but I am waiting until she is at least 4. (almost 2).

Christianweecare - what are the main differences between the Wonder and the Magic?
Fire14 - Did you also post on the passporter site?
Spectrum-Turbo - Where in Texas is the group from? We live in Keller a suburb of Fort Worth.

My philosophy on Disney Cruising (not that any of you asked) If you are not on a Disney cruise, you should be planning a disney cruise. Well should be picking up instead of chatting.

TTFN
Mal

I have never been on the Wonder so I can't give an informed answer. We have only cruised on the Magic. From what I have read there are only a few differences. Some of the eating establishments and so forth carry different names. Also, some of the shows are different.

[Crystal_27]

I made reservations for DH and myself - Late 40's no children or grandchilden (are invited) just us. This is our fourth disney cruise, the first time on the Magic. I have wanted to do this cruise for a while and decided to book last night. Have any of you done this cruise before? Looking forward to our 18 month count down.
Best to all
Mal

Welcome, Mal! Love, love, love your DIS name! :lmao: This cruise will also be our first on the Magic. We did the Land/Sea in December, 2007 and DH fell in love with cruising (he said that he would be a happy man if he could cruise for every vacation). I, on the other hand, still prefer the parks, so our compromise was to switch off every year. 2008 is our parks year and 2009 will be our cruise year (although I hope I can convince DH to add at least a couple days at the parks in 2009 - LOL). Anyway, welcome aboard! :goodvibes

[goofieslonglostsis]

Crystal, I've been meaning to ask; is it a costume your daughter is wearing in the pictures? Seeing them allways makes me wonder about the storie behind it.

About the difference between Wonder and Magic; isn't the decor also different?

[Crystal_27]

Crystal, I've been meaning to ask; is it a costume your daughter is wearing in the pictures? Seeing them allways makes me wonder about the storie behind it.

About the difference between Wonder and Magic; isn't the decor also different?

Goofie - yes, indeed, that is a costume. I actually went a bit overboard last year in purchasing costumes for our trip, and purchased 2 pirate costumes. The one that she is wearing in my signature is Elizabeth Swann's "fancy" pirate costume from the 3rd Pirates movie. However, a few months after I bought that costume, Disney released a second Elizabeth Swann pirate costume which actually looked like a pirate costume, so I *had* to buy it. DH made me use the fancy pirate costume for Halloween (which is where those pictures came from) and I packed the second (real) pirate costume for our trip. Here is a picture of the pirate costume she actually wore on our cruise:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/CLRegan/Hook-1.jpg

[goofieslonglostsis]

Oh my gosh! I can so understand your urge to go overboard on that one. She looked very, very cute. If that's any indication for September 2009, she's got my vote for cutest best dressed girl-pirate!

[spectrum-turbo]

Hey there....let it be known that I go MIA from the Disboards from tome to time especially when DH starts making noises about too much time on the computer, etc.



Christianweecare - what are the main differences between the Wonder and the Magic?
.....
Spectrum-Turbo - Where in Texas is the group from? We live in Keller a suburb of Fort Worth.



Mal, we are all in the Austin area.

I can also address the question about the ship differences. there are three areas that I noticed a difference:

Restaurants are where the biggest differences are (and even then it's not startling differences) The Magic has Lumiere's and The Wonder has Tritons. Also, the buffets on 9 aft are Topsiders (Magic) vs Beach Blanket Buffet (Wonder). In both cases I don't think that there is a real difference in the food. Last year I was fortunate enough to sail on The Magic for a week and then turn around and get on The Wonder the very next day and I will tell you that Palo's had a pretty significant difference in menus both for dinner and brunch. I was told by The Wonder staff that The Magic would be switching their menu in the weeks following my trips, don't know if that ever came to pass.
Secondly, Ocean Quest, where tweens can go to hang out is in the Oceaneers Lab on The Wonder and is a separate entity all together on The Magic and is located on Deck 2.
Lastly, there are different murals in deck six mid-ship elevator lobby!! I don't recall exact the difference, but I do remember commenting that they were different.


Other than that as a passenger I didn't notice any other differences.

~S-T

[maleficent, esq.]

Thanks for all the info.
Crystal -
Love the picure of your daughter and Captain Hook it is so precious and I agree she is so precious.

Spectrum - turbo - appreciate the info - we did the palo dinner and the palo brunch both on the Wonder. I thought brunch was amazing and would like to do it on the Magic. Back to back cruises - that is probably my next dream.

I am watching the food network it is the disney pricess cake challenge - I am such a Disney Geek.

Probably should do some work but would rather "cruise" the boards

TTFN
Mal

[maleficent, esq.]

double post

[goofieslonglostsis]

Mal, I miss that. Disney on the tv somewhere if you look for it. Overhere there is less attention for the disney theme and less tv-stations, so it's pretty much either a disney film or cartoon and that's it. And yeah, I find myself watching those more than once. Or twice, or ten times for that matter.

And what a great bunch of pics of your DGD. Especially the ones of the photoshot are great. The laughing one in the green dress just makes you want to take her home with you.

The brunch at Palo. I'm allready eagerly awaiting the day I can start trying to get a ressie. After seeing all of the pictures of it, it looks like a "I must do that, or I'll go mad". The great reviews only makes it more appealing. Has anybody done the High tea at Palo before?

[Crystal_27]

Oh my gosh! I can so understand your urge to go overboard on that one. She looked very, very cute. If that's any indication for September 2009, she's got my vote for cutest best dressed girl-pirate!

Thanks, Hon - that is very sweet!

Thanks for all the info.
Crystal -
Love the picure of your daughter and Captain Hook it is so precious and I agree she is so precious.

I am watching the food network it is the disney pricess cake challenge - I am such a Disney Geek.

Mal

:goodvibes Thanks for the compliments about my DD. She just celebrated her 4th birthday on March 26th, and I swear she gets more cool every single day.

I also wanted FN's princess cake challenge. What a disappointment, though. Usually, the chefs blow me out of the water (did you see the Disney Villains cakes?), but I wasn't really that awed by any of them (although I thought that the Cinderella cake should have gotten an honorable mention - that castle was incredible).



The brunch at Palo. I'm allready eagerly awaiting the day I can start trying to get a ressie. After seeing all of the pictures of it, it looks like a "I must do that, or I'll go mad". The great reviews only makes it more appealing. Has anybody done the High tea at Palo before?

I also am going to try to do brunch (and dinner) at Palo. For our December, 2007 cruise, since we were first-time cruisers, when we booked at 75 days, Palo brunch was not available (but we did get dinner - which was incredible). I have no experience with High Tea, but I'm quite sure that anything related to Palo is always good. :laughing:

[goofieslonglostsis]

I also am going to try to do brunch (and dinner) at Palo. For our December, 2007 cruise, since we were first-time cruisers, when we booked at 75 days, Palo brunch was not available (but we did get dinner - which was incredible).

Oh boy, that was not what I love to read. ;) I'm a first-timer this time around :goodvibes , and knowing how popular the brunch is on the DIS makes me assume it's going to be a bit of a lucky event to get a ressie at the 75-days mark. popcorn::

[Crystal_27]

Oh boy, that was not what I love to read. ;) I'm a first-timer this time around :goodvibes , and knowing how popular the brunch is on the DIS makes me assume it's going to be a bit of a lucky event to get a ressie at the 75-days mark. popcorn::

Well, just remember, I was only on a 4-day cruise, which limits the open spots. I'm crossing my fingers for you!! :)

[goofieslonglostsis]

Thnx, You're right. We've got 3 see days to get those ressies. Should be a good shot, compaired to the other intineraries.

And if it doesn't happen, I guess I'll just have to do my own brunch, by using room service and eating it out on the balcony. :)

[maleficent, esq.]

Mal, I miss that. Disney on the tv somewhere if you look for it. Overhere there is less attention for the disney theme and less tv-stations, so it's pretty much either a disney film or cartoon and that's it. And yeah, I find myself watching those more than once. Or twice, or ten times for that matter.

And what a great bunch of pics of your DGD. Especially the ones of the photoshot are great. The laughing one in the green dress just makes you want to take her home with you.

The brunch at Palo. I'm allready eagerly awaiting the day I can start trying to get a ressie. After seeing all of the pictures of it, it looks like a "I must do that, or I'll go mad". The great reviews only makes it more appealing. Has anybody done the High tea at Palo before?

goofieoslonglostsis-
Where are you located? No Disney - GASP
Thanks so much for the DGD compliments.

I have never done high tea but I sure am going to try it.
When can we start making ressies for High Tea?

I have been reviewing the boards to find out all the important info I need for the cruise.

Wishing you all a good night

MAL

[goofieslonglostsis]

Mal, since you're a CC-member you can start making ressies for the High Tea at 90 days out, just like all of the other ressies. As a newbe I can start at 75 days out, and those in concierge or booking the REAS-package can start booking at 105 days. You're in a good spot with the 90 days. :)

I'm in the Netherlands. Overhere it's mostly Nickelodeon and stuff. :scared: Well, and a lot of Europe 'baby-tv' in the range of the Telletubbies. Most consequentl shot of Disney I get from the commercials telling you to book Disneyland Paris, and those are only on certain periods of time. And to be honest? DLP is nice, but no way near WDW!

Last night I had my first DCl dream. I dreamt I was about to board. :goodvibes I never made in on board though, the Southpark tunes woke me up. :headache: Only 17 more months to go before we can really board. :thumbsup2

[thumper08]

we haven't booked yet but will soon. DH, MIL and me.

hey bff - we went over it again last night. We'll be booking as soon as we get back from the May trip....maybe while we are on the May trip. can't wait to see ya then! DH is driving me crazy...he's so excited about going!:goodvibes

[maleficent, esq.]

Thumper08-
Love the new name - So glad you will be cruising with us. 7 days of Disney Magic should be great. I called yesterday and upgranded to a verandah room. I think we are in 7118 or 7018. Already trying to figure out what kind of door sign to use and of course desperately trying to lose weight so I can fit into some slinky black number for formal night. 3 weeks until our magic kingdom trip. Has anyone looked at the navigators online - this cruise looks great. Hope everyone is doing well - thanks for writing.

Best Regards
Mal

[goofieslonglostsis]

Hi Thumper! Nice to meat yet another fellow cruiser. :) Where are you guys going in May? Uptill now the prices haven't gone up to bad with DCL and enough TA's out there still got the tier1 price, so hopefully you'll be able to still book a nice quote.

Mal, we'll be on the same deck and if you've got 7118, we'll actually be pretty close. You decided to upgrade (congrats!!!), while I decided to downgrade. It saves me $700,- and I just couldn't justify that difference. The single supplement is killing. Anyhow, now I'm in 7631.

Were did you see the navigators? I've seen some of the western, but not of the eastern. I'm so liking this intinerary! I've always wanted to do the dutch antilles one day and now I will. Also the 3 days on sea is a bonus if you ask me. I doubted about cruising a week later (so going on my actual birthday), but that would be a western cruise. I doubted about cruising earlier, so hopefully I could do a couple of days WDW with free dining before the cruise (FD tends to end a week before our cruisedate). But again; either the western or an eastern without the antilles. Nop, this is the only intinerary for at least the first cruise!

I'm glad I'm not the only one going a bit overboard with thinking about all kinds of little stuff allready. I like you. You're pre-fun-crazy enough to make me believe it's not out of the ordinary at all. ;)

[thumper08]

I am so excited about this cruise!! :yay:

Goofieslonglostsis - thanks for the welcome! :goodvibes Mal's family and my family are meeting up at WDW in May for our first trip as DVC members. I actually gave up a cruising this year so DH would buy into DVC. My oldest boy is in the Army and we haven't seen him in almost a year now. I am really excited about seeing him.

i guess I'd better get back to work..gotta pay for WDW somehow!!:banana:

[goofieslonglostsis]

Oh wow, buying into DVC. Congrats!! Which is your home resort?

And oldest son back after so long, that must really be a Special trip. Only one more month to count down.

[maleficent, esq.]

I am so excited about this cruise!! :yay:

Goofieslonglostsis - thanks for the welcome! :goodvibes Mal's family and my family are meeting up at WDW in May for our first trip as DVC members. I actually gave up a cruising this year so DH would buy into DVC. My oldest boy is in the Army and we haven't seen him in almost a year now. I am really excited about seeing him.

i guess I'd better get back to work..gotta pay for WDW somehow!!:banana:

Thumper08 -
Sorry you have to go back to work to pay for Disney. You should do what I did get your best friend to join DVC and invite you to go with them. (told you I was a genius ) Hope you liked the ticker for our WDW trip.

Goofiessis - had to shorten the name as I can never quite remember the appropriate way to spell it - I love the planning part of the disney cruise - I will look at menus, navigators, read books, make door signs, buy stuff - like suntan lotion - have drinks out of my Disney cruise line glass and almost any other thing I can think of to get myself in the cruising spirit. One of my favorite things is the door signs. Thumper08 DH made us a cd of our last disney cruise and put it to music it was awesome - Anyway chat as much as you like about the planning. http://www.*****************/ has the seven day navigators and lots of other great info. So glad we will be on the same floor - I can't believe none of your friends wants to go on a disney cruise with you. Well better go
ttfn
MAL

[goofieslonglostsis]

Mal, you ARE a genius!

(hmm, maybe I shouldn't have 'invited' my parents for a normall WDW trip, but for a DVC-buy, darned that's a missed chance)

My nick is too long. It's fitting, but to long to keep having to type. You can call me Jacqui if you wish.

Oh hang on a sec, you mean the castaway cay club site? (they keep editing the url) Hmm, I must have been looking with my eyes in my pocket than. I've been on there a couple of times and didn't look at them yet.

Do you get the weird looks also if other people find out you like the pre-fun and planning? People look at me like I'm crazy if I check out the changes on WDW-menus. They think I'm totally nuts for checking months in advance, let alone check menus of a cruise for 2009 allready.

Oh, friends want to come, but you know what it's like with people. Haven't got time, it costs too much, cruise is great but dísney? That's for kids, yadieya. Well that's their loss. They'll probably gasp over the pictures and stories again as they did with the WDW-trip.

[Crystal_27]

Do you get the weird looks also if other people find out you like the pre-fun and planning? People look at me like I'm crazy if I check out the changes on WDW-menus. They think I'm totally nuts for checking months in advance, let alone check menus of a cruise for 2009 allready.

Oh, friends want to come, but you know what it's like with people. Haven't got time, it costs too much, cruise is great but dísney? That's for kids, yadieya. Well that's their loss. They'll probably gasp over the pictures and stories again as they did with the WDW-trip.

LOL- I, too, get the "weirdo" looks from people who just don't understand that planning a Disney trip is half the fun (I mean, we have to do something to keep ourselves occupied, right?). ;) The girls at work all think that I'm crazy for having my itinerary reduced to a spreadsheet for our upcoming September, 2008 trip to the parks. Oh well, stuff like that is fun for ME (which probably does make me a bit of a weirdo - LOL).

We actually have friends who are joinins us on this to cruise (although I haven't yet convinced them about the wonders of The DIS - maybe soon they will be posting here), and we are trying to convince another set of friends to join us as well. However, the second family that is still "on the fence" because they are a family of 5 and would have to book a Cat. 4. :scared1: :eek: So, anyway, it sounds as if our ship is going to filled with some uber-cool people. :banana:

[goofieslonglostsis]

Ah, another spreadsheet user. Sounds familiar. ;)

If you ask me, DCL should give you a discount for filling up cabin by cabin. You're working for them for free. ;)

The second family, isn't it an option for them to do 2 connecting lower cat staterooms? If I remember correctly that's a cheaper way to go than one cat. 4 and it would give them the benefit of 2 bathrooms. I can feel their financial 'pain'. It's harder if you're not within the 2-4 standard range. Hopefully they'll find an option that is doable for them.

[thumper08]

DH and i do all the vacation planning on spreadsheets. How else can you keep everything straight....what you gotta buy....what you gotta take...make different door signs....for vacation.

[thumper08]

Oh wow, buying into DVC. Congrats!! Which is your home resort?

And oldest son back after so long, that must really be a Special trip. Only one more month to count down.

we bought into Saratoga Springs. We are going in May and again in September so I guess giving up the cruise for 1 year got me 2 trips to WDW...not a bad exchange. :yay:

But i'm really looking forward to this cruise. :banana:

[maleficent, esq.]

we bought into Saratoga Springs. We are going in May and again in September so I guess giving up the cruise for 1 year got me 2 trips to WDW...not a bad exchange. :yay:

But i'm really looking forward to this cruise. :banana:

I feel bad because I don't have a spreadsheet. I'd probably just lose it. Then I would get stressed because we were not following the proscribed program at the right time. (I have control issues - my confession is good for the soul.)

I am also looking forward to it I am a little nervous about the tendering - never should have read the thread about all the awful things that happen on the cruise ship.

Hope all of you are well
TTFN
MAL

[goofieslonglostsis]

How are you all doing?

Thumper, you are one lucky 'bunny' alright! :) Saratoga Springs sounds great, never been there yet unfortunately.

Mal; that's what back ups are for. Oh, and prints. Does it sound like have experience in losing something or having the computer?

I don't book times ahead of time (other than ADR's) though. I'll book a dayprogram and that's it. But than again, I haven't done DCL yet, so I might find myself starting to do a timeprogram for the cruise.

Lol, that thread is a good one! I like reading it. I'm not too worried about tendering issues. I doubt it's a good option to tender with my powerchair and since 'll be going solo it isn't an option to go ashore with just my manual chair. So either I'll be going ashore when they dock or I'll be enjoying a quite ship almost all to myself.

The thing that makes me get itches is being overly worried about flying in. I'm flying in a day early anyway since my flightoptions tend to arrive at MCO at 6 pm or later, but what if weather interferes? I'll have to switch flights, I'll be flying from one continent to the other so even just one big weatherproblem in either region and I might have a big problem. Sounds pretty controlfreakish, he?

Well, back to work it is! I've got enough to do this week and a meeting tonight to prepare for so I'ld better start doing it.

[Crystal_27]

Ah, another spreadsheet user. Sounds familiar. ;)

If you ask me, DCL should give you a discount for filling up cabin by cabin. You're working for them for free. ;)

The second family, isn't it an option for them to do 2 connecting lower cat staterooms? If I remember correctly that's a cheaper way to go than one cat. 4 and it would give them the benefit of 2 bathrooms. I can feel their financial 'pain'. It's harder if you're not within the 2-4 standard range. Hopefully they'll find an option that is doable for them.

You know, pricing it for two lower connecting categories might just be the thing. I just looked at the pricing again a few days ago and the price for a Cat. 4 jumped up by $1,000. In two weeks. Holy cow, right?!? :eek:

DH and i do all the vacation planning on spreadsheets. How else can you keep everything straight....what you gotta buy....what you gotta take...make different door signs....for vacation.

Amen, Thumper!

I feel bad because I don't have a spreadsheet. I'd probably just lose it. Then I would get stressed because we were not following the proscribed program at the right time. (I have control issues - my confession is good for the soul.)

I am also looking forward to it I am a little nervous about the tendering - never should have read the thread about all the awful things that happen on the cruise ship.

Hope all of you are well
TTFN
MAL



Well, Mal, don't be surprised if we convert you - or maybe you'll convert us?. :rotfl: As to worrying, try not to too much. When I start worrying, I just remember that DCL has been doing this a long time and that helps me feel better. :hug:

How are you all doing?

The thing that makes me get itches is being overly worried about flying in. I'm flying in a day early anyway since my flightoptions tend to arrive at MCO at 6 pm or later, but what if weather interferes? I'll have to switch flights, I'll be flying from one continent to the other so even just one big weatherproblem in either region and I might have a big problem. Sounds pretty controlfreakish, he?

Well, back to work it is! I've got enough to do this week and a meeting tonight to prepare for so I'ld better start doing it.

I have to admit that I, too, am worried about transportation issues. We typically drive to Orlando (from Atlanta) but I'm thinking that flying may be better for us for the cruise (of course, if we have a set return flight, that will make it harder for me to convince DH to spend a few days at the parks when we get off the cruise). Hmmmm, decisions, decisions. :sad2:

Have a great weekend, everyone!

[goofieslonglostsis]

'Scuse me!? It jumped $1000,-!? Oh my.........

[aristocats_lover]

Hey all! My DH and I will be joining you on the Magic for our first Disney Cruise! I swore I'd never go on a big boat (we have Titanic issues in my family...) but here we are! Don't think there will be any icebergs at Castaway Cay! ^.~

Well, we're both early 20s and by the time the cruise rolls around we'll be married for over 3 years. Our two (fur)children will be staying home with the grandparents!

Husband is most looking forward to Palo (he works at a high end restaurant and is a total foodie) and I am psyched for PIRATE NIGHT! I have been a Pirate 3 years running and actually have Pirate ancestors, so this is my kind of party!

Looking forward to planning/chatting for the next 17 months!

[maleficent, esq.]

Hey all! My DH and I will be joining you on the Magic for our first Disney Cruise! I swore I'd never go on a big boat (we have Titanic issues in my family...) but here we are! Don't think there will be any icebergs at Castaway Cay! ^.~

Well, we're both early 20s and by the time the cruise rolls around we'll be married for over 3 years. Our two (fur)children will be staying home with the grandparents!

Husband is most looking forward to Palo (he works at a high end restaurant and is a total foodie) and I am psyched for PIRATE NIGHT! I have been a Pirate 3 years running and actually have Pirate ancestors, so this is my kind of party!

Looking forward to planning/chatting for the next 17 months!

Welcome to the thread. So glad you will be joining us. My husband loves pirate night and he gets really into it. It is so much fun. I have issues over everything the ship just feels so safe. I had to start with the 3 day to see if I could handle it. This is my fourth Disney Cruise (first 7 day)
I agree I look forward to chatting for the next months. Planning is a lotof the fun. Again, welcome.

Now on a new note. Asking all of you to send Pixie dust to my friend Thumper 08. As most of you know we had a vacation to SarSprings in 2 weeks well her son in the army can not get leave so the trip has been cancelled. (We are still going just not staying at SS) but Thumper had to cancel did not want to travel without DS. She is a little sad so please send her pixie dust and best wishes

So here Thumper -- prayers, and pixie dust from me.:wizard: :grouphug:

[goofieslonglostsis]

Welcome Aristocats_lover!!! :)


Mal, oh no!

Thumper; is your son dispatched? Hope he'll be back asap! :grouphug:


I made another payment on the cruise this week. :woohoo: Now I know I'm crazy. Being happy about paying $$$$? :scared1: I also ordered me a copy of the 2008 passporter book about DCL and the open mouse. :dance3: Hopefully Amazon.com is wrong. They shipped it today and expect it to not be here untll may 19th. :scared: How can anybody wait that long? I was hoping to get them here in within 2 weeks so I can have all the time in the world to read them (getting into hospital for 2 weeks, so way enough time to read and plan :) ) , but it seems like that might not happen. Weird, normally hippings from the US don't take any longer than about 5 days to get here. Let the quick postal fairies be working on this shipping, please. :wizard:

[aristocats_lover]

SO I've been reading the cruise threads non-stop lately, and I was wondering if anyone is interested in doing the "fish extender" thing. Sounds like fun!

[Crystal_27]

Hey all! My DH and I will be joining you on the Magic for our first Disney Cruise! I swore I'd never go on a big boat (we have Titanic issues in my family...) but here we are! Don't think there will be any icebergs at Castaway Cay! ^.~

Well, we're both early 20s and by the time the cruise rolls around we'll be married for over 3 years. Our two (fur)children will be staying home with the grandparents!

Husband is most looking forward to Palo (he works at a high end restaurant and is a total foodie) and I am psyched for PIRATE NIGHT! I have been a Pirate 3 years running and actually have Pirate ancestors, so this is my kind of party!

Looking forward to planning/chatting for the next 17 months!

Welcome A_L! Your DH definitely won't be disappointed in Palo - it is definitely a not to be missed experience! And, Pirate Night is totally fun as well!



Now on a new note. Asking all of you to send Pixie dust to my friend Thumper 08. As most of you know we had a vacation to SarSprings in 2 weeks well her son in the army can not get leave so the trip has been cancelled. (We are still going just not staying at SS) but Thumper had to cancel did not want to travel without DS. She is a little sad so please send her pixie dust and best wishes

So here Thumper -- prayers, and pixie dust from me.:wizard: :grouphug:

((((HUGS)))) to Thumper! Bless Thumper's son and the sacrifice he is making for this country. :hug:

I made another payment on the cruise this week. :woohoo: Now I know I'm crazy. Being happy about paying $$$$? :scared1: I also ordered me a copy of the 2008 passporter book about DCL and the open mouse. :dance3: Hopefully Amazon.com is wrong. They shipped it today and expect it to not be here untll may 19th. :scared: How can anybody wait that long? I was hoping to get them here in within 2 weeks so I can have all the time in the world to read them (getting into hospital for 2 weeks, so way enough time to read and plan :) ) , but it seems like that might not happen. Weird, normally hippings from the US don't take any longer than about 5 days to get here. Let the quick postal fairies be working on this shipping, please. :wizard:

May 19th - holy cow! :scared1: At least you'll be able to get some sort of Disney-fix through The DIS until they arrive! Here's hoping the "postal fairies" are good to you, Hon! :wizard:

SO I've been reading the cruise threads non-stop lately, and I was wondering if anyone is interested in doing the "fish extender" thing. Sounds like fun!

We are going to *try* to make a fish extender for this cruise. We were going to do it when we cruised in December, 2007 but I just couldn't find the right fabric. I'm hopeful that I will find just the right thing (since I only have about 17 months in which to prepare - LOL). :rolleyes1 DH is the creative force in our household, but he has just been slammed at work (he owns his own business). Between getting our scrapbook autograph made (ahem, started) for our upcoming September trip generally putting up with my fretting about plans, I think asking him to think about a fish extender would put him over the edge - LOLOLOLOL!

Have a great day everyone! Happy Administrative Professionals Day to all the wonderful support staff out there (myself included)! :grouphug: :cheer2:

[goofieslonglostsis]

"Fish extenders'? What's that? I'm too lazy to search for it myself. :scared: Can anybody clue me in?

Crystal; administrative professionals day? What don't they come up with these days? :) Allthough I must say we've just had the annual secretary day last week, which is kinda the same thing. :thumbsup2

Sometimes you've got those days were you think you must be dreaming. I've got such a day today. Totally unknown to all of us, some relatives living on the other side of the globe decided to come visit Europe. So out of nowhere I had them standing in front of my door. I can tell you, it was just as surprising as to see Mickey himself at your frontdoor when you totally don't expect him. :goodvibes The Big Mouse kinda was here also. In the mail there was something from 'disney destinations'. Boy oh boy, a PIN? Hurry, open up, what can it be? Looks like Mickey has a bit of a concussion or something. He sent me 3 sgned postcards, all with the message on them 'we're glad you're here'. Well, I would love to be at WDW at this moment! :) But I'm not. :headache: Oh well, at least I've got Mickey and the gang to look at. :cool2:

[aristocats_lover]

This is a picture of a fish extended (this one is from alikat99) http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k72/aristocats_lover/SSMC05door.jpg.

Basically it's like a pocket holder you hang outside your room and people exchange little gifts in them (think Christmas stockings). I thought it would be fun after reading the main thread on the Cruise Forum!

[Crystal_27]

"Fish extenders'? What's that? I'm too lazy to search for it myself. :scared: Can anybody clue me in?

Crystal; administrative professionals day? What don't they come up with these days? :) Allthough I must say we've just had the annual secretary day last week, which is kinda the same thing. :thumbsup2



Yeah, "Administrative Professionals" day is just the politically correct-way of saying Secretary's Day - LOL. :sad2: Do you all have the P.C. issues on that side of the world or is it just the good old U.S.A. that worries so much about such silliness?!? Oh well, at least I got lunch out of the deal - - my bosses can call me whatever they want so long as they feed me. :rotfl:

I hope you enjoy your visit with your relatives!

I have the instructions on how to make a fish extender somewhere in my piles of Disney stuff - - I'll post the instructions when I find them just in case anyone else is interested in making one. Have a great day everyone! :hug:

[goofieslonglostsis]

A_L, thank for explaining! Never ever seen anything like it, but I think I like it!. :)


Crystal; please do post the instructions.

We're less P.C. than the US of A, but we're getting worse. We tend to be about a decade or something behind on you guys with a lot of stuff, so this is no exception. For instance the good old word of 'housekeeper' is a big nono by now. They're called 'interieur professionals' now. I mean; come on! :lmao: We're becoming less and less of the liberal 'wild west' we used to be. Allthough we're no way near as 'liberal' as Foxx tends to portray us. :laughing: Down side of being behind on some things; no Wallmart, no Target, no nothing of that kind. :scared: Could you imagine the feeling of 'I've gone to heaven', the first time I walked into one of those in Australia. :worship:

An employer feeding you is always good. :cloud9: My old employer did the same thing. Almost each friday we'ld all decide on which take out to get and munch at lunch at the expenses of the boss. :rolleyes1


Hoping you guys will have just as much sun as we do here at the moment. We all will need it, with still 17 months of countdown to go before some serious great weather. (knock on wood). :cloud9:

[maleficent, esq.]

I love the idea. I have a need to buy small things for the cruise to help make it special. On our last cruise my dh and I bought bubbles for all the kids in our group. It was great. Anyway - I cannot make a fish extender will have to get dd - mil to do it. But I think we should!!!

[maleficent, esq.]

Goofieslilsis -
Just got my passporter on Saturday. Ordered it from their site. It is amazing I read it all the time. Jennifer Marx is my hero. Hope you get yours soon.

MAL

[goofieslonglostsis]

It's either may 19th or the postal fairies are still around. This morning there was a knock on the door and a package from Amazon. There are my copy of the passporter and the open mouse Whohoo! Now 'll have to fight myself to keep something to read for the boring days ahead. That'll be a new test; keep the books closed for a week and a half. :scared1:

Mal; just by looking at the cover I know it's a great way of having some more pre-sailing fun. :cloud9:

[aristocats_lover]

Mal~

We're going to be at the World the same time next weekend. It's a small world after all ;)

[ch10dad]

We just moved our booking from a late 08 to this sailing in '09

It's not too early to start packing is it?:rotfl2:

[goofieslonglostsis]

Welcome Ch10dad! I'm sorry to inform you, but I think it's a bit late to start packing. You'ld better hurry up! :lmao:

Mal; have fun at WDW this week! You too, A_L!!


I'm a bad bad girl. Passporter read from start to finish. :rolleyes1 It called me, I just had to follow, couldn't help myself. :rolleyes:

Yesterday I got myself some broken :wizard: Lo and behold a pincode in my mailbox. :cloud9: But, just our luck, it's for this summer and can't be applied to our trip n december. :sad2:


About the fish extenders; let's just do it! Loved the idea of the bubbles you did, Mal.

[maleficent, esq.]

Mal~

We're going to be at the World the same time next weekend. It's a small world after all ;)

Hope you have a great time. I can hardly wait until we go. We leave in about 8 hours. Yipee Skippee.

Welcome CH10DAD- It is never too early too start packing. I have already decided what I am going to have for dinner each night. So glad you joined us.


goofieslonglostsis -
I understand reading passporter in one session. I only wish there was more to read. Planning is half the fun it makes the cruise seem to last longer.
Hope all of you are well - I better finish packing. Look out World here we come.

[bigferrell]

We just got back from a 3 day cruise on the Disney Wonder where we booked for Sept 26, 2009 with you guys! :woohoo:

We have a family of 6 (see my signature below) so we booked 2 cabins; one is a veranda and one is an inside cabin across the hall. We will be midship on deck 7.

Fish extenders; count us in!

Also.... who is willing to start a page with a roll call?

[Crystal_27]

We just got back from a 3 day cruise on the Disney Wonder where we booked for Sept 26, 2009 with you guys! :woohoo:

We have a family of 6 (see my signature below) so we booked 2 cabins; one is a veranda and one is an inside cabin across the hall. We will be midship on deck 7.

Fish extenders; count us in!

Also.... who is willing to start a page with a roll call?

Welcome aboard, Bigferrell - oh, I'm so jealous that you just got back from the Wonder - - hope it was Wonderful!

As to a roll call, I quickly went through the posts and have the following:

Fire14
Spectrum-Turbo
Krdisneybound
Fourgonefishn
Christianweecare
Crystal_27 (cruising with DH and DD 5)
Goofieslonglostsis
Maleficient, Esq.
Thumper08
Aristocats Lover
Ch10dad
Bigferrell (cruising with DW, DD 14, DD 12, DS 8, DS 8)

(If I missed anyone it's only because I haven't had my second cup of coffee yet). I'll PM Fire14 to see if the list can be maintained on the first post. If not, I'll edit my first post (which is on the first page) and we can at least keep a list on the first page. If anyone wants to add a bit of personal information to your roll call information, please just let me know and I'll add it. Have a great day everyone!! :goodvibes

ETA: I corrected the spelling of Bigferrell's name and added the ages of the peeps we are cruising with (i.e., my DD will be 5 when we cruise).

[bigferrell]

Welcome aboard, Bigferrell - oh, I'm so jealous that you just got back from the Wonder - - hope it was Wonderful!

As to a roll call, I quickly went through the posts and have the following:

Fire14
Spectrum-Turbo
Krdisneybound
Fourgonefishn
Christianweecare
Crystal_27 (Crystal)
Goofieslonglostsis
Maleficient, Esq.
Thumper08
Aristocats Lover
Ch10dad
Bigfarrell

(If I missed anyone it's only because I haven't had my second cup of coffee yet). I'll PM Fire14 to see if the list can be maintained on the first post. If not, I'll edit my first post (which is on the first page) and we can at least keep a list on the first page. If anyone wants to add a bit of personal information to your roll call information, please just let me know and I'll add it. Have a great day everyone!! :goodvibes

Thanks for carrying the torch on this. It would be great if Fire14 could edit the first post and add the roll call.
Also, we should add our family info so that we know who all is cruising.
Here is mine: Me (Bigferrell), DW, DD 14, DD 12, DS 8, DS 8

[Crystal_27]

Thanks for carrying the torch on this. It would be great if Fire14 could edit the first post and add the roll call.
Also, we should add our family info so that we know who all is cruising.
Here is mine: Me (Bigferrell), DW, DD 14, DD 12, DS 8, DS 8

Oh, BigFerrell, I just realized that I misspelled your name in the list. I worked with a guy for 5 years whose last name was Farrell - I guess my fingers just worked without my brain present. I'll edit my original post and hopefully Fire14 will pick up the change as well. Sorry 'bout that. :hug:

[Fire14]

SO I've been reading the cruise threads non-stop lately, and I was wondering if anyone is interested in doing the "fish extender" thing. Sounds like fun!
I have one and planning on doing it one way or another. :)

[Fire14]

Ok gang if first post needs edited for anything please PM me it will get fixed quicker that way.
Juli

[Fire14]

Fire14 - Did you also post on the passporter site?

Not sure If I answered you on this on this or not I do post on PP site but User id is differant.

[fires_grumpy]

Hi everyone I`m fire 14`s hubby. DW told me she had this thread today. Sound like a fun bunch of Disers are going to be on this cruise.!We are both looking for this time. I hope we get to meet everyone of you. I`ll tell you what 1st round of soda on deck 9 around the soda fountain is on DW and I :rotfl: It sounds like Mel is the 1 to ask questions from. I have many if you don`t mind me asking?:confused3 It also sounds like we all want to go to Palo. We did not do it on the 4 day cruises we did. Well I better get off of here don`t want you to think I`m long winded.

[bigferrell]

Hi everyone I`m fire 14`s hubby. DW told me she had this thread today. Sound like a fun bunch of Disers are going to be on this cruise.!We are both looking for this time. I hope we get to meet everyone of you. I`ll tell you what 1st round of soda on deck 9 around the soda fountain is on DW and I :rotfl: It sounds like Mel is the 1 to ask questions from. I have many if you don`t mind me asking?:confused3 It also sounds like we all want to go to Palo. We did not do it on the 4 day cruises we did. Well I better get off of here don`t want you to think I`m long winded.

Nice to meet you! I will hold you to that free soda! :rotfl2:

I read the passporter cover to cover, I just got off of the Wonder on Sunday and I sailed on the Magic in November; I might be able to help with questions too. So ask away! :goodvibes

We just ate at Palo last Thursday and it was as awesome as always! We are going to try for the Palo Brunch on this cruise!

I can't wait! pirate:

[bigferrell]

Hey here are some fresh pics from our cruise last week:

http://picasaweb.google.com/bigferrell/DCLWonderMay142008/photo?authkey=iHZO3UQ8vIc#s5196995224047446050

enjoy

popcorn::

[fires_grumpy]

Hi Bigferrell since you were the 1st to take me up on the free soda .I`m going to be a generous big kinded heart Diser I`m throwing in the ice and wax cup tooooo:lmao: DW said she would bring the pizza to all you can eat. Yes we want to do Palo brunch,we heard sooo many great things about it. My questions are. When the Magic comes into ports St Marrten ,St Thomas do we dock in like Nassau or anchor out in bay?

[Fire14]

Only way I'm offering up pizza is if they let me have a Chix alfredo one.

[bigferrell]

Hi Bigferrell since you were the 1st to take me up on the free soda .I`m going to be a generous big kinded heart Diser I`m throwing in the ice and wax cup tooooo:lmao: DW said she would bring the pizza to all you can eat. Yes we want to do Palo brunch,we heard sooo many great things about it. My questions are. When the Magic comes into ports St Marrten ,St Thomas do we dock in like Nassau or anchor out in bay?

Have you guys tried the Conch Cooler at CC? Yum!


In St. Maarten and in St thomas we dock and are able to walk off of the ship. There are pictures on wdwinfo.com of the ship and the ports.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/Photos/DCL_St-Thomas/pages/DSC00038.htm

[bigferrell]

Only way I'm offering up pizza is if they let me have a Chix alfredo one.

You have not lived until you have tasted the four cheese pizza at Palo! It is a crisp, buttery, complex and wonderful experience!

[Crystal_27]

Hey here are some fresh pics from our cruise last week:

http://picasaweb.google.com/bigferrell/DCLWonderMay142008/photo?authkey=iHZO3UQ8vIc#s5196995224047446050

enjoy

popcorn::

Ahhhhh, Bigferrell, I just viewed your entire slideshow - you have some fabulous pictures on there. They soooooo took me back to our trip on the Wonder. *Sigh* After we cruised, DH told me that he would be perfectly happy cruising for every vacation that we ever took. I (of course) scoffed at the notion of missing my dear Disney parks, but I'm starting to rethink that sentiment. Since we're off work for 2 weeks for our upcoming September trip, we're doing the parks for 9 days - - I'm thinking we can sneak in a 3-Day cruise - LOL? :laughing: It's better to ask for forgiveness than permission, right? ;)

I hope all of the mothers out there have a wonderful Mother's Day!!! :grouphug:

[Fire14]

You have not lived until you have tasted the four cheese pizza at Palo! It is a crisp, buttery, complex and wonderful experience!
Ok I'll have to put it on list than.

[bigferrell]

Ahhhhh, Bigferrell, I just viewed your entire slideshow - you have some fabulous pictures on there. They soooooo took me back to our trip on the Wonder. *Sigh* After we cruised, DH told me that he would be perfectly happy cruising for every vacation that we ever took. I (of course) scoffed at the notion of missing my dear Disney parks, but I'm starting to rethink that sentiment. Since we're off work for 2 weeks for our upcoming September trip, we're doing the parks for 9 days - - I'm thinking we can sneak in a 3-Day cruise - LOL? :laughing: It's better to ask for forgiveness than permission, right? ;)

I hope all of the mothers out there have a wonderful Mother's Day!!! :grouphug:

After 9 days in the parks a three day cruise would be a great relaxing treat!

Did I read in another post that you were staying at the Poly? That is our all time favorite Disney Resort! In my dreams I win the lottery and just live at the poly and on the DCL Magic! :cloud9:

[fires_grumpy]

Good morning everyone. I have a couple more questions for you bigferrell. On St Martin DW and I want to do the Under Two Flags Island Tour we had some friends tell us this is a nice tour. Have you ever done this excursion? What did you and you family do while you where there? Then on St Thomas we are not sure what if any excurions that we want to do. DW and here friend want to shop. When they heard about a choc. store on 1 of the island not sure if they will get pass it. I want to go into the casinos on St Martin. Not sure if there are any on St Thomas?We did not care for Nassau. We do go into it but not to long. The last time we where on the Wonder and got off in Nassau . This guy wanted to braid my hair and give me a tattoo in the same chair :scared1: For 1 my hair is not that long and 2 I don`t want a tattoo. Then 1/2 of a block from the boat guy wanted us to taxi back to the boat,he said we look beat. :rotfl: We heading to WDW friday morning and I we can hardly wait. Will be in the park for 8 days.:woohoo: Back to the islands what should we stay clear of on the islands ? I quess that is it for now,will think of more after I get off of here.

[fires_grumpy]

bump popcorn::

[bigferrell]

Good morning everyone. I have a couple more questions for you bigferrell. On St Martin DW and I want to do the Under Two Flags Island Tour we had some friends tell us this is a nice tour. Have you ever done this excursion? What did you and you family do while you where there? Then on St Thomas we are not sure what if any excurions that we want to do. DW and here friend want to shop. When they heard about a choc. store on 1 of the island not sure if they will get pass it. I want to go into the casinos on St Martin. Not sure if there are any on St Thomas?We did not care for Nassau. We do go into it but not to long. The last time we where on the Wonder and got off in Nassau . This guy wanted to braid my hair and give me a tattoo in the same chair :scared1: For 1 my hair is not that long and 2 I don`t want a tattoo. Then 1/2 of a block from the boat guy wanted us to taxi back to the boat,he said we look beat. :rotfl: We heading to WDW friday morning and I we can hardly wait. Will be in the park for 8 days.:woohoo: Back to the islands what should we stay clear of on the islands ? I quess that is it for now,will think of more after I get off of here.

I agree with you on Nassau; we weren't impressed.
We have been on three Disney cruises but have not yet done this itenerary with St Martin and St. Thomas. Do you guys have a passporter? That is what we use as our solid source of info.

Also try:
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/cr-ports.htm

As far as shopping goes; I recommend going to the shopping presentation on the ship the day before port. They give the best places to go and last week they gave coupons, gifts and prizes. Just look at the Navigator and it will tell you when. Looks like the chocolate place is called the "Belgian Chocolate Box". Check out a sample Navigator here: http://www.wdwinfo.com/Photos/DCL-Navigators/1-05-08-ec/pages/St%20Maarten%20Shopping%20Pg3.htm

Have fun at WDW!

[Fire14]

I agree with you on Nassau; we weren't impressed.
We have been on three Disney cruises but have not yet done this itenerary with St Martin and St. Thomas. Do you guys have a passporter? That is what we use as our solid source of info.

Also try:
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/cr-ports.htm

As far as shopping goes; I recommend going to the shopping presentation on the ship the day before port. They give the best places to go and last week they gave coupons, gifts and prizes. Just look at the Navigator and it will tell you when. Looks like the chocolate place is called the "Belgian Chocolate Box". Check out a sample Navigator here: http://www.wdwinfo.com/Photos/DCL-Navigators/1-05-08-ec/pages/St%20Maarten%20Shopping%20Pg3.htm

Have fun at WDW!

YES WE own a passporter and I even got a set of 7 day eastern navs.

[fourgonefishn]

How and when do I make dining reservations? Am I able too? We would do the early dine as we have 2 kids.(DS will be 9 and DS will be 6). We booked through a travel agent, do I tell them or is this something I do? We would also do the fish extender thingy as well. Just gotta get one and what do you put into said extender? Stuff from your state or things that are common where you live? We also will be doing Palo after all we will be celebrating our 10yr.:love:
thanks fourgonefishn

[Fire14]

How and when do I make dining reservations? Am I able too? We would do the early dine as we have 2 kids.(DS will be 9 and DS will be 6). We booked through a travel agent, do I tell them or is this something I do? We would also do the fish extender thingy as well. Just gotta get one and what do you put into said extender? Stuff from your state or things that are common where you live? We also will be doing Palo after all we will be celebrating our 10yr.:love:
thanks fourgonefishn
Your dining rotation is assigned to you by DCL. You can request early or late dining thru your TA.
Your Palo ressie you can book once cruise is paid off and 75 days prior to sailing you log into disney cruise website and one of areas you can fill out cruise contract, cc info, register kids for clubs, book excusions etc.

as for fish extender you can put whatever you please in them I'm thinking of doing Stickers, ink pens, Some kind of small gift in mine. you could do something from your state if you choose. Once cruise gets closer I'll start list of who's doing and what cabin they are in.

Be sure and have TA note on your Ressie you are elebrating 10th annv. On our last cruise we got a special dessert one night, A special gift in state room and were seated with other celebrating annv.

[Fire14]

Ok for anyone who doesn't know how to book things:
Go to www.disneycruise.com (http://www.disneycruise.com)
You will need to log in using your disney site id, if you don't have one there is place to sign up
once logged in click my disney cruise on right top of page
once page loads you can see bunch of buttons on left side
click cruise plans
you will than need to type in dcl ressie # and birthdate of lead person on ressie
once your cruise is paid off and your booking window is open (75 Day new cruise/90 day repeat cruiser) there are buttons to book shore excusions, palo, etc.


I hope this helps anyone who needed it. You can also check on your cabin number etc thru this area by choosing my reservation instead of cruise plans.

[ebony]

Hi there everyone :)

Sailed on the Magic this April gone and rebooked on board for Sept 26th 2009 :cool1: :banana:
Nice to read this thread and see quite a few of you already booked.
This cruise will just be me and DH (same as last one).
We are both really looking forward to the Eastern Cruise this time.
Speak to you all soon.

Jan and Carl

[aristocats_lover]

Hey Crystal, I just saw your role call with the personal info. It will be DH (Dave, 24 at time of cruise) and myself (Amanda, 22 at time of cruise).

[Crystal_27]

After 9 days in the parks a three day cruise would be a great relaxing treat!

Did I read in another post that you were staying at the Poly? That is our all time favorite Disney Resort! In my dreams I win the lottery and just live at the poly and on the DCL Magic! :cloud9:

LOL - DH nixed the 3-Day cruise idea. Actually, since the Wonder leaves on Thursdays and Sundays, we would have to either extend our trip by a day (as we check out on Wednesday) or knock 3 days off and leave on Sunday. I just don't think it's in the cards this year.

As to our WDW trip this year, YES, we are most definitely staying at the Poly. :banana: We stayed there last year during our Land/Sea and we fell in love not only with the resort itself, but with the convenience of the monorail. I'm so excited!!!!

[Crystal_27]

Hi there everyone :)

Sailed on the Magic this April gone and rebooked on board for Sept 26th 2009 :cool1: :banana:
Nice to read this thread and see quite a few of you already booked.
This cruise will just be me and DH (same as last one).
We are both really looking forward to the Eastern Cruise this time.
Speak to you all soon.

Jan and Carl

Hi, Jan and Carl! Welcome to the party (and the wait)! :dance3:

Hey Crystal, I just saw your role call with the personal info. It will be DH (Dave, 24 at time of cruise) and myself (Amanda, 22 at time of cruise).

Hi, Amanda! PM Fire14 so the first post can be edited with you and your DH's names and ages.

[daisy112878]

Just found yall! Here's our list of castmembers:

stateroom #1: Myself and Dh - 3rd time on the Magic
stateroom #2: My mom and dad - 2nd time on the Magic
stateroom #3: My sister, BIL, nephew (12 @ time of sailing), niece (9 @ time of sailing) - 1st time on the Magic

Crossing fingers we all get to go this time. We were all suppose to go in Oct. 2006 but my sister and her family had to cancel a week before the cruise. My sister had a cord blood transplant 8 months before and her doctor said it was a no go after she become ill hte week before the cruise. Anyways, nice to see we already have a good group going.

Wendy

[bigferrell]

Just found yall! Here's our list of castmembers:

stateroom #1: Myself and Dh - 3rd time on the Magic
stateroom #2: My mom and dad - 2nd time on the Magic
stateroom #3: My sister, BIL, nephew (12 @ time of sailing), niece (9 @ time of sailing) - 1st time on the Magic

Crossing fingers we all get to go this time. We were all suppose to go in Oct. 2006 but my sister and her family had to cancel a week before the cruise. My sister had a cord blood transplant 8 months before and her doctor said it was a no go after she become ill hte week before the cruise. Anyways, nice to see we already have a good group going.

Wendy


Welcome aboard! :grouphug:

[maleficent, esq.]

Got back from amazing Disney World trip several magical moments really amazing. Welcome to all the new people so glad you have joined this wonderful group. We are Brent and Cheryl from Keller Texas. I will be over the age of 51 when we travel - 50th birthday 8/8/08 Yippee Skippee! DH- Brent four years younger - I either robbed the cradle or raised him up right which ever you prefer. I never thought I could enjoy anything more than WDW until I cruised with Disney. Have done other cruise lines with mixed results. I love Disney cruises and I am already buying princess dresses for DGD. (2 tomorrow) We are doing Palo's brunch and high tea. If any of you would like our tickets for the character breakfast we will not be going. My guess is my best friend in the whole world - Thumper08 - and her dh will not be using theirs either that will be four extra tickets.

Got some great news be son in law will be back in Navy SEAL training sooner than expected. He had some injuries and had to sit out for a while. That is a real answer to prayer as my DD is pregnant with number 2 and we did not know if he would be in the states. Now because of his training he will be definitely be stateside when the baby is born. Anyway so much to say, missed talking to everyone - so glad to have new people join us and hope everyone has had a little magic the past couple of weeks.

Best to all
Mal.

[Crystal_27]

Just found yall! Here's our list of castmembers:

stateroom #1: Myself and Dh - 3rd time on the Magic
stateroom #2: My mom and dad - 2nd time on the Magic
stateroom #3: My sister, BIL, nephew (12 @ time of sailing), niece (9 @ time of sailing) - 1st time on the Magic

Crossing fingers we all get to go this time. We were all suppose to go in Oct. 2006 but my sister and her family had to cancel a week before the cruise. My sister had a cord blood transplant 8 months before and her doctor said it was a no go after she become ill hte week before the cruise. Anyways, nice to see we already have a good group going.

Wendy

Hi, Wendy (and company - LOL). Welcome to the party!

Got back from amazing Disney World trip several magical moments really amazing. Welcome to all the new people so glad you have joined this wonderful group. We are Brent and Cheryl from Keller Texas. I will be over the age of 51 when we travel - 50th birthday 8/8/08 Yippee Skippee! DH- Brent four years younger - I either robbed the cradle or raised him up right which ever you prefer. I never thought I could enjoy anything more than WDW until I cruised with Disney. Have done other cruise lines with mixed results. I love Disney cruises and I am already buying princess dresses for DGD. (2 tomorrow) We are doing Palo's brunch and high tea. If any of you would like our tickets for the character breakfast we will not be going. My guess is my best friend in the whole world - Thumper08 - and her dh will not be using theirs either that will be four extra tickets.

Got some great news be son in law will be back in Navy SEAL training sooner than expected. He had some injuries and had to sit out for a while. That is a real answer to prayer as my DD is pregnant with number 2 and we did not know if he would be in the states. Now because of his training he will be definitely be stateside when the baby is born. Anyway so much to say, missed talking to everyone - so glad to have new people join us and hope everyone has had a little magic the past couple of weeks.

Best to all
Mal.

Oh, Mal, I'm so jealous that you just got back (September can't come soon enough). I truly hope that your vacation was wonderful and magical! I just have to tell you that I had to laugh when I saw the date of your birthday because DH and I are hoping to renew our vows at Disney World (YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY) and the date of our 15th anniversary is 12/12/12. *Sigh* I can't wait to get the DVD from Disney weddings.

That's also great news about your son-in-law being in the States when their baby is born. :grouphug:

[goofieslonglostsis]

I'm with Mal. Oh my gosh, so much postings since the last time I was on the DIS. :)

Great to see so many new names. Welcome everybody! :grouphug:


Crystal, I was jealous of Mal about 3 weeks ago when she was about to go. Right now I'm not so. It's such a drag to come back home again and face everyday things again. (and let's not forget about the washing). Neh, I'm jealous of all of us going to either WDW or DCL before I do. I'm glad they're going, but I want to come along. :rotfl:

[Fire14]

Dh and I are back among the Living. Just got back from WDW few hrs ago. I got my first ever YOMD Fastpass :).

[bigferrell]

Dh and I are back among the Living. Just got back from WDW few hrs ago. I got my first ever YOMD Fastpass :).

Wish I was at WDW right now! How was your trip?

Conrats on the win. We have been to WDW twice and Disneyland once during YOMD; saw people around us win various prizes but haven't had the Magic hit us yet. Maybe in Dec!

[Fire14]

Wish I was at WDW right now! How was your trip?

Conrats on the win. We have been to WDW twice and Disneyland once during YOMD; saw people around us win various prizes but haven't had the Magic hit us yet. Maybe in Dec!
Trip was great, Low crowds until last day, Beautiful weather with very little rain. P+P Party was a blast. Room was bit of hike but we walked off all the good food we ate. We did Lunch with imagineer and got to try Brown Derby. LOved the new Toy story Mania Ride.

[disneydreamin247]

DS and I are booked! Wanted to hurry up and avoid the fuel surcharges.

[maleficent, esq.]

So glad to have you join us.

Fire14 - congrats on dream fast passes. They are sooo cool.

DGG won a wonderful dream She got a 5 minute meet and greet with disney photographers and Cinderella. It was amazing. I hope your trip was magical, can hardly wait for the cruise. I think I told everyone I was on the 6th floor, but Thumper08 told me she thought I was on floor 7. Rechecked my ressie and lo and behold I am in 7568. Hope all is well with everyone.

mal

[bigferrell]

DS and I are booked! Wanted to hurry up and avoid the fuel surcharges.

Welcome aboard!

[disneydreamin247]

Thanks for the warm welcomes! Can't wait to sail away with you all.

[thumper08]

Althought we didn't get to go on our trip to WDW in May, DH finally booked the cruise last week. :dance3:

[goofieslonglostsis]

Congrats, Thumper!!

You too, dreamingofdisney! :)

[fires_grumpy]

Looks like our group is getting larger.I say the more the merrier:cool1: And don`t forget the 1st round of soda fountain drinks on deck 9 around the soda fountain is on me. But every one will have to wait there turn because bigferrell is 1st in line. :rotfl2: DW is bring the pizza and bigferrell is 1st in line for that also. So take a number and be the next in line.

[Disney Sweetie]

Hey everyone.....just wanted to pop in and let you know that we are booked on this cruise. It will be myself, DH, DD (22), DD (19) and her boyfriend (22). We have 2 cabins booked.

Looking forward to the planning and getting to meet everyone.

Pam

[Crystal_27]

Hey everyone.....just wanted to pop in and let you know that we are booked on this cruise. It will be myself, DH, DD (22), DD (19) and her boyfriend (22). We have 2 cabins booked.

Looking forward to the planning and getting to meet everyone.

Pam

Welcome, Pam! :yay:

[Fire14]

I just wanted to put it out to group that I plan on doing Fish extender and would love to exchange goodies with others.

[Disney Sweetie]

I just wanted to put it out to group that I plan on doing Fish extender and would love to exchange goodies with others.

I already have mine in the works!! I would be happy to start a list of names and cabin numbers for the ones that want to participate. Just PM me and I can get a list going.

Pam

[Crystal_27]

I already have mine in the works!! I would be happy to start a list of names and cabin numbers for the ones that want to participate. Just PM me and I can get a list going.

Pam

I also would love to participate in this. Since we're from Atlanta, Georgia, I was thinking about getting something Atlanta-related to give as our little gifts (although the one thing that Atlanta is really known for - - the traffic - - I would not wish on anyone). Too fun! :banana:

[goofieslonglostsis]

Welcome Pam!

You can add me to the fish extender list. At the moment I've got cabinnumber 7631. (still not giving up hope of being able to upgrade to 6654 ;) )


Crystal, it just goes to show yet again that great minds think alike. :goodvibes ;) I was thinking the same thing, although you'ld have to replace the Atlanta-part for a Netherlands-part.

[Disney Sweetie]

List of People on Our Cruise


1. Disney Sweetie - Pam, Mike - 7582 - FE - Facebook
Mississippi
2. Disney Sweetie - Leissa (DD19), Charlie (DSIL23) - 7580 - FE - Facebook
Mississippi - Wedding 9/5- On their HONEYMOON!
3. Fire14 and fires_grumpy - Juli, Danny - 7120 - FE - Facebook
Ohio - Anniversary 10/4
4. Fire14 - Jodi - 7120 - FE - Facebook
Michigan
5. Goofieslonglostsis and lieskegoesdisney - Jacqueline and Annelies - 6654 - FE - Facebook
Netherlands
6. Crystal_27 - Crystal, Randy, Ansley (DD5) - 6634 -FE - Facebook
Georgia
7. Spectrum-Turbo - 2 adults, DS(11), DS(8) - 8538 -FE - Facebook
Texas
8. Spectrum-Turbo - 2 adults, DS(10), DS (8) - 6564
9. Fourgonefishn - Rich, Joan, Mary (Dgma), Ben (DS8), Jack (DS6) - 8040 - FE - Anniversary 10/1 - Facebook
Wisconsin
10. Maleficient, Esq. - Cheryl, Brent - 7538 - FE
Texas
11. Aristocats lover - Amanda, Dave - 6582 - FE - Facebook
Florida
12. ch10dad - Ray, Laura, Sarah (DD9), Jessica (DD13) - 2112 - FE
13. daisy112878 - Wendy, DH, Bailey (DSinf) - 6058- FE - Facebook
Georgia
14. daisy112878- Jim, Marsha (Wendy's parents) - 6056
Georgia
15. daisy112878- Tina (Wendy's sister), Kenny, Andrew (DS12), Rebecca (DD9) - 6060 - Facebook
Georgia
16. Frankiesmom - Angel, Donald - 6570 (Angel celebrating B-day)
New York
17. Frankiesmom - Tom, Linda - 6568
New York
18. Frankiesmom - Abby, Colleen (17), Frank (8), Dominic (4) - 6571
New York
19. Frankiesmom - Trini, Devon - 6585
New York
20. Sftnslky - Rebecca, Earl Jr., Jennah (DD13), Macy (DD10), - 6620 - FE - Facebook
California
21. Sftnslky - Mark, Kasey (Dnephew8), Kaleb (Dnephew8) - 6622 - FE
22. haileyboo - Lyndi, Denver, Hailey(DD7), Austin(DS4) - 5020 - FE - Facebook
Missouri
23. backtoTX - Adam, Heather, Emily(DD10), Avery(DD8), Melody (DD5) - 8036 - FE
Texas
24. i<3castawaycay123 - Missy, Greg, Chappel (13), Chloe (11), Cole (6) - 6612 - Facebook
Tennessee
25. i<3castawaycay123 - Elmer, Wilma - 6614
Tennessee
26. i<3castawaycay123 - Stephanie, Codi, AnnaRae (4) -6610 - Facebook
Georgia
27. Maggie62677 - Maggie, Rick, Avery (DS4), Harper (DD10months) - 7606 - FE
Florida
28. Paul2003 - Paul, Jeannine (DSis) - 7616
Ohio
29. Paul2003 - Ken, Carolyn - 7636
30. lexiconjoe -Joe, Danielle, Tesa (DD15), Shayln (DD9) - 6532 - FE - Facebook
Tennessee
31. zuperdaave - David, Chylynn, Rebecca (DD4), Emily (DD1) - 7600 - FE - Facebook
Florida
32. zuperdaave - Laura, Ralph - 7602
Florida
33. zuperdaave - Peter - 6134
Florida
34. kpadalik - Kristin, George, Hannah (DD6), Grace (DD2) - 2120 - FE - Facebook
Florida
35. FatCat - Sue, Chris, Vicki (DD), Emily (DD) - 2132 - FE - Facebook
Illinois - Anniversary 10/2
36. hal001 - Kevin, Heather, Cameron (DS8), Jenna (DD5), Sharon (Dgma) - 5509 & 5510 - FE
North Carolina
37. mickey&minnie4ever - 4 adults, Chey DD2 - 5634 & 5636 - DW celebrating birthday 9/30, Dnana celebrating bday 10/14
South Carolina
38. thepanmanman - Jack, Lisa - 7552 - FE - Facebook
New York
39. Kaydoggy - Mark, DW, twins (6yrs), Dmom, Daunt - 7514
Missouri
40. KimmySue - Kimberly, Woody, Megan (DD12), Emily (DD11), Hayden (DS8), Addison (DF12) - 8530 - FE - Facebook
Texas
41. KimmySue - Stephanie, Kiara (DD10) - 7624 - FE
Texas
42. LeCras - Charlotte, DH - 8032
United Kingdom
43. BananasTwo - Ana, Ernie, Corbin (DS5), Paige (DD3) - 8028 - FE - Facebook
N.E. Pennsylvania - Anniversary 10/14
44. Ky Cruisin - Pam, Nick, Haley(DD17), Allie(DD10), Davis(DS8), Dmom - 6034 - FE
Kentucky
45. becky1980 - Becky, DS4 - 6639
Canada
46. deb123453 - Debbie, Alex (DD10) - 6101 -FE
Canada
47. bigferrell - Jim, Kelan (DS8), Luke (DS9) - 7038 - FE - Facebook
Ohio
48. NutzaboutDisney - Karen, MaryAnn (DSis), Dominay (DD14), Devine (DD12) - 7041 - FE - Jim & Karen celebrating Anniversary, Dominay celebrating Birthday - Facebook
Ohio
49. ivet - Sonia, Mike, Alex(DD6) - 2562 - FE
Florida
50. Saoirse - Jamesa, Mike, Seamus (DS3), Delaney (DD3months) - 5022 - FE - Facebook
51. grandmaKiki - Niki, Jim - 7131 - FE - Saoirse and Haileyboos' parents - Celebrating Jim's retirement
Florida
52. Intlmanofmystery - Adrien, Angie, Alexis (DD7), Ava (DD3) - 6118 - FE - Facebook
Canada
53. Disneymom2008 - Jennifer, Randy, Dakota (DS12), Jordan (DS10) - 8062 - FE - Celebrating Randy's Birthday Sept. 29 - Facebook
54. Castaway3 - Christine, Mike, Bryce (DS) - 5014 - FE - Facebook
Florida
55. PinkLogic - 2 Adults, DD4, DD10months - 7018 - Facebook
Canada
56. ann1foyt - Ann, Paul, Zach (DS), Ethan (DS) -5018 - Facebook
57. Hookedoncruises - Boba, Anika (DD2), Milka (Dmom) - 7570 - Daughter and mom celebrating birthdays - Facebook
Ohio
58. kstategrad - Julie, Ron, Ethan (DS12), Seth (DS8) - 7004 - FE - Facebook
Tennessee
59. bobbie0253 - Bobbie, Dave, Matthew (DSinf) - 6647 - FE
New York
60. CLB - Clint, Codi, Amalie (DD12), Analiese (DD10), Johnny (DS7) - 5624 / 5627 - Facebook
Idaho
61. julesnharrison - Juli, Harrison - 5139 - Facebook
Michigan
62. AngolaHeartsDisney - 1034
New York
63. ddz0247 - Daniel, Wendy (DW), Julia (DD3), DFIL - 5131 / 5133
64. Bujarski3 - Suzanne, Nathan (DS9), Susie (Dmom) - 5505 - Facebook
65. grumpy73 - 2 adults - 2528 - FE
66. BigJon - 2 adults, DD - 2130
North Carolina


See page 114 for a "by deck" listing of all DISers cabin location.

See page 175 to see where everyone is staying Pre-Cruise.....

Sailaway DIS Party - Deck 10, Overloooking the Pool - Starboard Side - 4:30 PM

Secret Mickey - PM Goofieslonglostsis with your information if you would like to participate. Please include your REAL name, DIS name, Cabin number, Favorite character, Favorite color, your interest, your likes...such as color, food, hobbies, smells, etc....and also your dislikes....allergies, etc.

Deadline for signing up is Monday June 15, 2009. Names will be put into a hat and drawn from there. No changes as this gets to complicated. If children would like to sign up, we will have a separate hat for them.

I would encourage people to put ingenuity into their gifts - and to hunt the bargain tables and racks for gifts that may qualify. There are lots of options out there, so have fun with it. There should be at least 1 nice gift with a minimum of 4 gifts. The rest is up to you, if you choose to do more gifts or just the minimum, the important thing is that you have fun. A gift amount limit will be determined and posted here....so check back often!

Secret Mickey Reveal will be on Thursday October 1 at 2:30pm in the Promenade Lounge. Be sure to be there and find out who your Secret Mickey was so you can thank them for all your goodies!!

Lanyards and Name Cards - PM Sftnslky, Maggie62677 or lexiconjoe with your name, DIS name and how many you want to order. Let us know if you need one for a child and how many. We will look into getting shorter ones for the children.Deadline for signing up is Monday June 15, 2009

Wristbands - Please contact Spectrum-Turbo if you would like to sign up for a wristband. Design to be determined.

FE = Fish Extender Gifts - This is a fun "game" that was started several years ago by fellow DISers. For those who want to give gifts, please use the roster for names and locations of people. Participation is voluntary and you are not required to give anything to get anything!! All you do is purchase small gifts to put into the FE....this is usually done secretly. Some ideas of gifts are magnets, postcards from your state, keychains, pirate themed trinkets, stickers, candy, personalized candy bars, etc....This might be a good time to stock up on bulk items since we are in the Halloween season. Items do not have to be expensive. Just use your imagination and creativity. Please PM Disney Sweetie or Fire14 and we will add you to the FE list. Deadline for signing up is Monday June 15, 2009 Names highlighted in RED are participating in the FE.

PJ Breakfast - Lumieres on October 2, 2009 at 8am. Group photo to be taken. Contact Fire14 if you will be attending. Deadline for signing up is Monday June 15, 2009

Cabin Tours - PM Disney Sweetie if you would like to open up your cabin for a tour. We will start at the lowest deck and work our way up to Deck 8 at the Roy Suite. Tours will be held on September 27 at 3pm. Please meet at cabin 5509 at 3pm and we will work our way up to the Roy Suite. Cabins that are on tour - 5509 (cat11-sideways cabin),5627 (cat11), 5510 (cat8), 7624 (cat7), 5624 (cat6), 7582 (cat5), 7636 (cat5 w/large balcony), 8538 (cat4), 8530 (cat1-Roy Suite). Bring your cameras if you want to take pictures of each category....and the Roy Suite!!!

Other activities include Alcohol Tasting, Sunday and Monday Night Football on the outdoor big screen. Check navigators for times.

Be sure to sign into Facebook and look for our group page.....Disney Cruise Line Sept. 26, 2009....there you will find information on all our planned activities, and best of all, you can put names with faces pre-cruise!! It is a great way to get to know everyone. As of now we have 48 members of our DIS group on Facebook.

[disneydreamin247]

I'm thinking we are going to upgrade to cat 6 while on board in October. We are cat 8 right now.

[Crystal_27]

List of People on Our Cruise


5. Crystal_27 - FE
Georgia

Just wanted to include my stateroom number for the list as well - 6634.

[Disney Sweetie]

Ok guys.....I just added everyone to the list but realized that this had already been started. Please accept my apologizes as I did not mean to take over what had already been done by someone else.

I did put an FE by the ones I know had said they were doing the Fish Extender.

If you would like for me to add to my list with your names, cabin numbers, state and if you are doing a FE, just PM me.

Pam

[Fire14]

Welcome Pam!

You can add me to the fish extender list. At the moment I've got cabinnumber 7631. (still not giving up hope of being able to upgrade to 6654 ;) )


Crystal, it just goes to show yet again that great minds think alike. :goodvibes ;) I was thinking the same thing, although you'ld have to replace the Atlanta-part for a Netherlands-part.
Bring me some Dutch Chocolate and some klompens.

[goofieslonglostsis]

Bring me some Dutch Chocolate and some klompens.

Be carefull what you wish for with the klompen. Before you know it, you'll have to walk around CC on a wooden pair. :rotfl2:

Chocolate, don't even get me started, drool! I've got a fridge full of it :cloud9: (gotta love all those people that don't bring healthy stuff when your in the hospital, but the good stuff :goodvibes ) but aren't allowed to eat it yet. Talk about torture.

Our chocolate aint bad though. :thumbsup2 Nothing can beat real belgian chocolate, but we sure are in the top 10.


Disneydreamin; upgrading, great for you! What cruise are you doing in october?


I just mailed our TA so she can make our ADR's for our december WDW trip, finally the 180-day window came up. Nice and all and it sure hightens the excitement about wanting to hit that 45-day window so I can try to get my hands on a Palo brunch ressie. :cool1:

[goofieslonglostsis]

PS; weird possibly stupidish question coming up; what is the scoop on different flavors of tea? I mean the hot version, not icetea. I've seen all kinds of herbal flavors available at WDW, so those would probably also be available on DCL. But how about fruit flavors? Are those available in the US at all? If not, I'll just have to take some of my own bags.

[Crystal_27]

PS; weird possibly stupidish question coming up; what is the scoop on different flavors of tea? I mean the hot version, not icetea. I've seen all kinds of herbal flavors available at WDW, so those would probably also be available on DCL. But how about fruit flavors? Are those available in the US at all? If not, I'll just have to take some of my own bags.

I recall seeing a big "box" of teas offered at some point during our cruise (Palo, maybe??) so I have to assume that there is a selection of teas onboard. And, yes, fruity teas are definitely available in the U.S. *Sigh* I wish I could make myself drink tea. It's so much more healthy than Diet Coke.

[Fire14]

Be carefull what you wish for with the klompen. Before you know it, you'll have to walk around CC on a wooden pair. :rotfl2:


I'd do it!!!! and have friend and DH take pictures too. I have done my fair share of klompen dancing. Just give me fair warning so I bring socks LOL.

[disneydreamin247]

Disneydreamin; upgrading, great for you! What cruise are you doing in october?


We are on the Wonder 10/23-10/26.

[goofieslonglostsis]

Thanks for the info, Crystal! :)

I'd do it!!!! and have friend and DH take pictures too. I have done my fair share of klompen dancing. Just give me fair warning so I bring socks LOL.

As we tend to say; you must have been hit in the head by a windmill one time too many, which would also explain you living Holland. ;) Just think about the look on the TSA-guy checking my luggage and finding a dozen pair of klompen in there. :lmao:


Disneydreamin; the 4-day, not bad. If I could, I would hide in your suitcase. :goodvibes


Do you guys know that feeling of wanting something, getting it, but not getting the 'right one'? About 3 weeks ago or so I got a pincode from disney destinations. Woohoo, 40% off! Darned thing just didn't fit our december trip but was for april and such. And today I get another pincode. And yet again; 40% but not usable, as it is for august and september. I love that the pincode-fairy seems to know to find my email adresses (came in different addresses), but boy oh boy, I want one for december. Come on pincode-fairy, 3 times is a charm?

[Crystal_27]

Do you guys know that feeling of wanting something, getting it, but not getting the 'right one'? About 3 weeks ago or so I got a pincode from disney destinations. Woohoo, 40% off! Darned thing just didn't fit our december trip but was for april and such. And today I get another pincode. And yet again; 40% but not usable, as it is for august and september. I love that the pincode-fairy seems to know to find my email adresses (came in different addresses), but boy oh boy, I want one for december. Come on pincode-fairy, 3 times is a charm?

I'll be crossing my fingers for you, Hon! Since you first got one for April and then for August/September, perhaps Disney is now gearing up for a December pin-code release? Anyway, best of luck!! pixiedust:

[Fire14]

I updated first post let me know if I need to add or correct anything.

[aristocats_lover]

Hey all! We are planning to do the fish extender too...I thought someone said list would be started closer to the cruise so I missed this!

We are in room 6582.

Are we doing any kind of theme for the gifts?

BTW, I think we need to come up with a cruise name/logo! I've seen other groups with really cute ones. I'd be happy to put some possible logos or graphics together once we have decided on a name!

[Fire14]

Hey all! We are planning to do the fish extender too...I thought someone said list would be started closer to the cruise so I missed this!

We are in room 6582.

Are we doing any kind of theme for the gifts?

BTW, I think we need to come up with a cruise name/logo! I've seen other groups with really cute ones. I'd be happy to put some possible logos or graphics together once we have decided on a name!


A group logo would be cute IMO. I stated I'd do a FE list closer to cruise. As for Theme I was going to see what kind of cute things caught my eye.

[goofieslonglostsis]

Hey all! We are planning to do the fish extender too...I thought someone said list would be started closer to the cruise so I missed this!

We are in room 6582.

Are we doing any kind of theme for the gifts?

BTW, I think we need to come up with a cruise name/logo! I've seen other groups with really cute ones. I'd be happy to put some possible logos or graphics together once we have decided on a name!

A logo/name would be great, if you ask me. No inspiration here yet, though.


I don't know if we're going with a theme? I've decided to go with a dutch theme. Enough to pick from and I kinda like it to play a small version of Epcots World Showcase on DCL. :rolleyes1

[aristocats_lover]

Alright so here's some suggestions...

Group Name Ideas:

The Picaroon Pirates ("picaroon" was a Spanish slang for pirates which pirates used as a humorous term)

The Jolly Rogers

September Swashbucklers

Septembers Swabs

Sailing Wording:

Shipworthy Sept 26 - Oct 3 2009
Capturing the Caribbean Sept 26 - Oct 3 2009
Setting Sail Sept 26 2009

Example (and my favorite):

The Picaroon Pirates
Capturing the Caribbean
Sept 26 - Oct 3 2009

[maleficent, esq.]

Alright so here's some suggestions...

Group Name Ideas:

The Picaroon Pirates ("picaroon" was a Spanish slang for pirates which pirates used as a humorous term)

The Jolly Rogers

September Swashbucklers

Septembers Swabs

Sailing Wording:

Shipworthy Sept 26 - Oct 3 2009
Capturing the Caribbean Sept 26 - Oct 3 2009
Setting Sail Sept 26 2009

Example (and my favorite):

The Picaroon Pirates
Capturing the Caribbean
Sept 26 - Oct 3 2009

Love the picaroon pirates capturing the caribbean. I know the trip will get here sooner than we know but right now the days just seem to be crawling by. So glad Thumper08 has made reservations. Are most of you eating early dinner or late dinner. We have always done late - but I am thinking about early - Just don't know. I am wondering how much weight I can lose so I can gain it all on the cruise. Well - heading off to Austin in the morning for 2 days of hearings. So I guess I should get ready. Hope everyone is doing well

Best to all
Mal

[goofieslonglostsis]

Alright so here's some suggestions...

Group Name Ideas:

The Picaroon Pirates ("picaroon" was a Spanish slang for pirates which pirates used as a humorous term)

The Jolly Rogers

September Swashbucklers

Septembers Swabs

Sailing Wording:

Shipworthy Sept 26 - Oct 3 2009
Capturing the Caribbean Sept 26 - Oct 3 2009
Setting Sail Sept 26 2009

Example (and my favorite):

The Picaroon Pirates
Capturing the Caribbean
Sept 26 - Oct 3 2009


Another vote for you favorite!!!


Mal, I've got early diner rotation. Not only am I used to eating around 6 pm, but to start somewhere around 8/8.30? That would mean your not finished until 9.30 or later? :scared1: That would mean feeling like a stuffed turkey when I go to bed! And not to mention running the risk of eating a snack too many before diner and not having the space for a diner I would've loved. No, I'm more of the 'eat early, so I can have a 'late' night snack while on vacation'-type.

Weight, hmm don't even want to think about that one! Allthough, after 9 days of WDW I came home lighter and ate like a horse. :confused3 And it's not like I get the walk-it-of-excersise. :rotfl: I think I've lost enough weight (about 20 pounds) in hospital last month to be on the safe side for pigging out on the cruise, but knowing me it'll be back on even before our WDW-trip. ;) Good luck in Austin!

[Fire14]

I like the Capturing the Caribbean Sept 26 - Oct 3 2009 sailing words as for first part i'm cool with any of them.
We are early dinig as we usually eat around 4:30-5:00p.

[Crystal_27]

Alright so here's some suggestions...

The Picaroon Pirates
Capturing the Caribbean
Sept 26 - Oct 3 2009

:worship: That is fabulous and it definitely gets my vote!! :lovestruc

As to a theme, I was all set during our December cruise to find some festive and merry Disney-related Christmas fabric but was unable to do so. :( So, this time, I think I'm just going with tropical fabric (hopefully with some Disney flair). YAY!! :hyper:

Also, we opted for early dining for this cruise, which really worked well for us on our December cruise. I liked having the evening entertainment to look forward to after our meals.

[goofieslonglostsis]

Crystal, I can understand you guys doing the early dining. Especially with your DD I would think that would be the best option. Not too late for her to be sleepy and she can go to the shows in her pj if she wants to. Which -then- 5-year old wouldn't want to walk around in public in their pj's for once? I know I would. ;)


Today my tax return came in and it seems like somebody decided I've been very patriotic the last year. That or very deserving. Which, I don't care! Combine that with the new knowledge that my next trip after the cruise will be one to australia somewhere in 2011 (so no use in rebooking on board) and that just 'of course' had to lead to me upgrading. And heck, after almost a month in hospital, I deserve it. And a lot more of those excuses. :rolleyes1 Just mailed my TA, so hopefully there will still be an accessible cat 6 available. :worship:

[aristocats_lover]

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k72/aristocats_lover/picaroon.jpg

[goofieslonglostsis]

ACL: wow, that's great!! ::yes:: :thumbsup2


I upgraded. I got my much wanted stateroom 6654. :dance3:

[Crystal_27]

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k72/aristocats_lover/picaroon.jpg

:thumbsup2 :worship: :yay: ACL - you ROCK!!!!!






I upgraded. I got my much wanted stateroom 6654. :dance3:

Woo-Hoo - that's wonderful news too! I think that we'll be just a few doors down from you.

[Frankiesmom]

Hi to all! We just booked for this cruise! It will be my 38th Bday the day we board!! We are a group of 8 with possibly 4 more joining us. We have cabins 6570,6568, and 6571. 5 adults and 3 kids- Me (Angel), DH- Donald and my parents Tom and Linda, My sister Abby and the kids- Colleen age 17 @ cruise time, Frank age 8 @ cruise time, and Dominic age 4 almost 5 @ cruise time! we have never sailed the Magic before, but have been on the Wonder 3 times. Last September I and a friend sailed the Mariner thru RCCL Eastern and we had an awesome time! So, can't wait to share that with my DH and kiddos. Looking forward to getting to know you all!

[maleficent, esq.]

welcome aboard, the more the merrier. I was watching a show on the food network and it was all about theme park food. Showed a lot of Disney and made me start wishing . . .


Oh well at least I can go buy fish extender gifts.

TTFN
Mal

[goofieslonglostsis]

Welcome aboard, Angel! Sounds like it'll be a real b-day-bash-cruise. ;)

[Frankiesmom]

Thanks to all for the welcome! It just seens like such a long time away! I'm sure it'll go by somewhat quickly! LOL It's always the month before that seems the longest. Glad to be part of all your fun!

[sftnslky]

:yay: Hi, we just got back last night from our June 8th Mexico cruise, we re-booked on board for Sept 26, got a great deal, and the $200 obc is a cool thing, and once DCL has our reservations we will transfer to DU for an additional $100 per cabin...which we have 2 [connecting] so a total of $600 will be super duper!!! This time around we had $300 total for our two cabins, and we spent it all, so doubling that is going to be awesome!! ::yes:: We did the Western in Sept of 06 and REALLY did not care for it, so we are hoping that the Eastern will be more to our liking. :thumbsup2 Well am looking forward to learing more about all of you...Oh guess you should know who is going...

Me
DH
DD will be 13 at time of sailing
DD will be just shy of 11 by the time of sailing
Twin DS's will be 8 1/2 at time of sailing.

Also going will be DBINLAW [dear brother in law] and on the fence is DBINLAW's GF and his Sister and her Boyfriend and DH's two sisters and their families.

[goofieslonglostsis]

Welcome aboard, Rebecca!

[Fire14]

First post updated with new cruisers. We have quite the group so far.

[bigferrell]

:yay: Hi, we just got back last night from our June 8th Mexico cruise, we re-booked on board for Sept 26, got a great deal, and the $200 obc is a cool thing, and once DCL has our reservations we will transfer to DU for an additional $100 per cabin...which we have 2 [connecting] so a total of $600 will be super duper!!! This time around we had $300 total for our two cabins, and we spent it all, so doubling that is going to be awesome!! ::yes:: We did the Western in Sept of 06 and REALLY did not care for it, so we are hoping that the Eastern will be more to our liking. :thumbsup2 Well am looking forward to learing more about all of you...Oh guess you should know who is going...

Me
DH
DD will be 13 at time of sailing
DD will be just shy of 11 by the time of sailing
Twin DS's will be 8 1/2 at time of sailing.

Also going will be DBINLAW [dear brother in law] and on the fence is DBINLAW's GF and his Sister and her Boyfriend and DH's two sisters and their families.

Welcome aboard!

My DDs will be 13 and 12 and my DSs will be 8 and 9 when we cruise. Looks like they will have some friends to hang out with!

[haileyboo]

Hello! We will be on this cruise too. It will be me, DH, DD 7, & DS 4. We are so excited. I saw the pic of the fish extender - how exactly does this work? Do you put small gifts in them & disboarders take them or ??? Thanks! :yay:

[aristocats_lover]

The fish extender is something you hang outside your stateroom on the little fish (some recommend ziptie-ing them so they don't "swim" away). Everyone in your exchange will at some point leave something in it for you, and you would in turn leave something in everyone else's. Some people do one thing, some people do everyday (yikes! That's a lot!) some people do it whenever some do it on a swap schedule, it all depends on your cruise board. (Can you tell I read to many threads? ^.~) I'm already starting to think about what we'll be giving out!

Cruise board logo on page 10 feel free to use it! I hope everyone likes it...

[sftnslky]

The fish extender is something you hang outside your stateroom on the little fish (some recommend ziptie-ing them so they don't "swim" away). Everyone in your exchange will at some point leave something in it for you, and you would in turn leave something in everyone else's. Some people do one thing, some people do everyday (yikes! That's a lot!) some people do it whenever some do it on a swap schedule, it all depends on your cruise board. (Can you tell I read to many threads? ^.~) I'm already starting to think about what we'll be giving out!

Cruise board logo on page 10 feel free to use it! I hope everyone likes it...


We did the fish extender gifts...and decided to only do it for the week days..mon-fri, and mostly for only the kids... but in all honesty we had 17 cabins with a total of 26 kids...so it was over 100 small gifts..:laughing: but most of them were small little things..like homemade magnets for the day it was...ie... a pirate magnet with the words... Pirate Life for me on it... so you would put it on your door for Pirate night..lol and of course sickers, one dis'er made personalised journals with matching disney pins for all the kids... they all LOVED them. The list goes on and on..I can't wait to start buying for all of our cruise. :goodvibes

[sftnslky]

Was just wondering how many of you decorate your cabin doors? We had a ton of stuff on ours, and can't wait to make all our new stuff. Any one have any cute Eastern Caribbean disney clip art?

[goofieslonglostsis]

Hmm let's see, Rebecca. If I say I am SO NOT creative more like creatively challenged, does that give you a hint of how poorly my cabin door will look? ;)

Welcome aboard Haileyboo!

[Fire14]

Welcome aboard Haileyboo. I plan to decorate our door ths cruise as on last 2 I didn't. I have a few ideas of what I want to do but who knows what will end up on there.

[goofieslonglostsis]

Whohoo! As of this weekend, my cruise is officially payed off. Let the count down go fast! ;)

[ebony]

Hello everyone.
Lokks like from reading the loast two pages there are lots of us in Cat 6. Just DH (Carl) and me (Jan) on this cruise cabin 6596.
Well done Goofielonglostsis for paying off yours this early. We are still getting the last lot of money together for our Xmas disney trip !!.
Nice to see so many posters on this thread.

[Crystal_27]

Whohoo! As of this weekend, my cruise is officially payed off. Let the count down go fast! ;)

Woo-Hoo - you go girl! We always wait until the very last minute to pay ours off. I figure that Disney gets enough of our money that we should try and hold on to as much of it for as long as possible. :rotfl: Have a great day, everyone!

[goofieslonglostsis]

Sure sounds like it, Jan! It'll be a blast on deck 6. :yay:

Lol, this is even paying it off 'late'. Overhere if you book anything? You pay in full for it, that same minute. (also no more changing anything, can you imagine? :eek: ) So Disneys and DCL's policy is like, well, financial heaven or something? Having it payed off makes me feel more at ease, especially with still enough things that'll need to be payed for, for the cruise. I'm living on a sort of disability pay so still having 15 months to safe up for the rest is very welcome. :)

And besides; the sooner everything is payed off, the sooner I can start saving for a next trip! :rolleyes1

[sftnslky]

Hello everyone.
Lokks like from reading the loast two pages there are lots of us in Cat 6. Just DH (Carl) and me (Jan) on this cruise cabin 6596.
Well done Goofielonglostsis for paying off yours this early. We are still getting the last lot of money together for our Xmas disney trip !!.
Nice to see so many posters on this thread.

:yay: Hi, everyone I'm so excited I went to transfer our reservations to DU and noticed they were offering double obc so I decided to see just how much DCL would charge us to upgrade... We originally booked connecting cabins 2122 & 2124, and orginally when I called DCL they came back with a pretty steep increase..:scared1: But I asked them if I could still get my castaway member discount, and if I could also keep my 10% discount for on-board booking AND figuring I had nothing to loose I told them when we booked on board their was also a speical that the per person deposit was half off...another words $125 per person and I didn't want to pay an additional $125 to make it the normal $250 and last but not least, I WANTED/NEEDED to keep my $200 per cabin stateroom credit.

After a long pause..he said "ok, let me check". After about 4 minutes he came back on the line and said "Ok, you got it all!!" :faint: Oh gosh that is super exciting. So in a nut shell, we still get to keep all we had, but now we have connecting verandah staterooms 6620 & 6622 for only an additional $126 per person from what we were already paying. And the best part of all, I transferd my reservations to DU and they are giving us an additional $200 per stateroom credit, for a grand total of $800 for the two cabins. We have never ever had verandah staterooms before and I can't wait. I am super excited, not only about the extra $$$ to spend, but being able to have fresh air, and sit outside and just watch the world/ocean go by in private. :hyper: Hope you all have a great Thursday.

[Crystal_27]

So in a nut shell, we still get to keep all we had, but now we have connecting verandah staterooms 6620 & 6622 for only an additional $126 per person from what we were already paying. And the best part of all, I transferd my reservations to DU and they are giving us an additional $200 per stateroom credit, for a grand total of $800 for the two cabins.

That's absolutely terrific - congrats! You will definitely love your verandah! :love: :cloud9:

I hope everyone in the States had a great 4th of July. We just cooked out with some friends and blew off some fireworks. Tonight we'll be headed to one of our local parks to get more firework action (although it's hard to even view other fireworks that are not Wishes fireworks). Anyway, I hope everyone is having a great weekend!

[maleficent, esq.]

DH and I decorate our door for every day of the cruise. I'm not too creative so I keep it simple if you check out my pics at the bottom it may give you some ideas. Fish extender gifts, I have already started buying some small dollar items for kids. Love the idea ... Hope everyone has been well, welcome to all the new comers - This should be a wonderful time What's not to enjoy
TTFN
Mal

[goofieslonglostsis]

How's everybody been? No news is good news I hope?

For those even poundering the idea of upgrading to a suite; there is an offer in the latest Mousesavers newsletter that would mean one gets a lot more OBC when booking a suite. Might be interesting for some people.

[Crystal_27]

How's everybody been? No news is good news I hope?



Things are just rolling along here. We're really starting to gear up for our trip in September - - making shirts, scrapbook autograph pages, a countdown calendar, etc. We also are doing some minor home improvements projects, so that's keeping us busy. Oh, and I also came down with a cold yesterday and have been so sick and achy and miserable (especially since I job-share and only work part time so I have to be at work). UG - - send me some healthy vibes, guys. Take care! :goodvibes

[goofieslonglostsis]

Hope you're feeling better by now, Crystal?

[Crystal_27]

Hope you're feeling better by now, Crystal?

Oh, yes, I am - - finally! Thank you so much for asking, Hon! I hope all is well with you!! :goodvibes

[goofieslonglostsis]

Great, good to hear you got rid of the cold. Colds should be forbidden in summer! They should be forbidden in winter also, but first let's start with summer. How's the planning for september going?

Overhere things are a tad bit crazy. I'm trying to hold down the fort for both of my volunteer jobs. Seems like I'm the only one not going on a holiday during the summer. Normally not a problem, but somehow this year clients are coming out of everywhere to book our theatre for upcoming season(job1) and ofcourse want to know everything about all the things I normally know nothing about ;) . And even weirder; it is summer, almost all of political and legislative (spelling) stuff is in recess but we somehow keep getting new reports to read up on and respond to asap (job 2).

And to make things worse on myself, I'm going back and forth about the cruise. I don't know what happened, but ever since I discovered WDW and the DIS I've become infected with changeritus. Right now the planning is the 7-day St Maarten cruise started of with a day or 2 (perhaps 3 if budget is really friendly this year?) at WDW in a deluxe. Great! But a longer stay at WDW and combine two deluxes I've allways been drooling over is also great. If I did a 4-day cruise instead of the 7-day, I could stay at a deluxe for almost a week. I keep coming up with pros and cons of the both, so it'll be interesting to see what I decide.

[Crystal_27]

Great, good to hear you got rid of the cold. Colds should be forbidden in summer! They should be forbidden in winter also, but first let's start with summer. How's the planning for september going?

Overhere things are a tad bit crazy. I'm trying to hold down the fort for both of my volunteer jobs. Seems like I'm the only one not going on a holiday during the summer. Normally not a problem, but somehow this year clients are coming out of everywhere to book our theatre for upcoming season(job1) and ofcourse want to know everything about all the things I normally know nothing about ;) . And even weirder; it is summer, almost all of political and legislative (spelling) stuff is in recess but we somehow keep getting new reports to read up on and respond to asap (job 2).

And to make things worse on myself, I'm going back and forth about the cruise. I don't know what happened, but ever since I discovered WDW and the DIS I've become infected with changeritus. Right now the planning is the 7-day St Maarten cruise started of with a day or 2 (perhaps 3 if budget is really friendly this year?) at WDW in a deluxe. Great! But a longer stay at WDW and combine two deluxes I've allways been drooling over is also great. If I did a 4-day cruise instead of the 7-day, I could stay at a deluxe for almost a week. I keep coming up with pros and cons of the both, so it'll be interesting to see what I decide.

Totally agree with you about summer colds - - I'm just thankful that my 4 year old DD didn't contract whatever I had (though she probably gave it to me in the first place - LOL).

I just have to say: your jobs sound very interesting, especially the theatre - - of course, anything beats suing people for a living - LOL! :rolleyes:

About your cruise, I understand what you are going through. We did the 3 day land/4 day sea last year and, although we did have a wonderful vacation, we vowed we'd never do a "split" vacation again. However, since you can't very well hop in the car and drive to Disney World, your situation is certainly a bit different than ours.

Really, for me, the only drawback to doing another 4 day (or 3 day) cruise is Nassau - what a dump that place was. However, if you were doing a long Disney parks vacation with a cruise added for fun, I think that a 3 or 4 day would be ideal. What is the price difference if you opt for a Moderate hotel and an inside stateroom? Could you do the 7 day cruise *and* 7 days at the parks then? Now, to me, THAT would be an ideal vacation. ;)

Anyway, good luck with planning. I'll tell you what: I never realized that planning a vacation could be so much fun. We leave for Disney in a mere 47 days and I can't wait!!!!

[goofieslonglostsis]

Suing people could be fun I guess. Especially people that deserve it. ;) Probably The Big has given the bug to you but has become resistant herself with all of the colds etc. kids catch.

The theatre sounds 'more' than it is. It's a combination of a community center and a local theatre. Pretty big and 'wow' when it comes to the techniques we use compared to other volunteer theatres, but nothing compared to the real deals. We have about 30/40 nights per year filled with shows and stuff, varying from an occational pretty big name to the 'graduationshow' at the end of the kids theatre course. But it is fun, especially the shows for kids.

The land-sea package has always sounded like 'nothing of either' to me. Too short at WDW and too short of a cruise to totally relax from the buzzing at WDW and really enjoy the cruise. Nassau doesn't attract me either, but the cruising itself would make up for it. ;)

I must warn you, I'm a snob. I've decided that whatever I will do for the 2009 trip, I want it to have something big 'wow'. I've done mod. before, we're doing it again this december (14 days :) ), I'm afraid it would feel a bit like 'nice, but been here, done this, doesn't blow me away'. Same thing with an inside cabin. Somehow now that I've got the ressie for a cat 6, it feels like I would be picking a 'second best' when going for the inside. And the price difference between cat 6 and cat 8 is so relatively little, it's not really worth it.

Mainly the choices (haha, might change again!) are narrowed down to;
- the sept 26th cruise + 2 day (maybe 3 if lucky??) at AKL beforehand
- a week at AKV followed by a 4-day DCL
- a week at AKV followed by a week at BWV (or other way around) and perhaps one/two nights really splurging it something big somewhere (concierge or monorail??)

As you said; with flying in from this distance it does influence choices. And with me having just gotten an AP as a present (whohoo!), it would be smarter money wise to do a longer WDW-trip in 2009 and cruise on a later date than vice versa. Basically I'm having the toddler-problem; I don't wanna pick, I want them all! (well, just option one and three are ok also ;) )

Planning for disney is always fun :) but I've never had so many doubts and 'oh, want to do that also'.

When you check in in less then 7 weeks, wave to Kona for me and tell them they'ld better still have the crabcakes on the menu when we get there in december! ;)

[backtoTX]

Hey folks, I'll be paying my deposit in the morning (whoops it's already the morning! What am I doing up this late?)

We are at cruise date:
Me (34)
DW (33)
DD1 (10)
DD2 (8)
DD3 (5)

We're booked for cabin #8036. I don't know if that's a good thing or not, but my TA said it was so...

I was curious if anyone's kids wanted to exchange a few emails with one of my DD's. It'd be neat if they could have a friend or two or three to look forward to meeting before they even got on board. My oldest recently got her own (heavily monitored) email address, but she really only has people like me to email so it isn't as exciting for her right now. PM me if you think that's a good idea. Of course, that would mean telling them about it much sooner than expected, but why should I be the only one to suffer with so much anticipation?


Lastly, how can I change my user name to something more disneyish? I used the log-on I usually use for boards, but now I feel out of place.

Anyway, looking forward to the cruise. Now lets hope that my annual bonus isn't affected by the economy too much so I can actually go. :rolleyes1

Later,
Adam

[goofieslonglostsis]

Welcome to the bunch, Adam! And also welcome to the DIS!!

Did you check out the deckplans yet? 8036 is midship. Have a look at; http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/cr-deckplans.htm# (you can click on the desired deck and it'll give you a bigger pop up)

As far as changing your username, I think it's best to ask one of the moderators. On most boards you're not able to do it yourself, only the webmaster. You'll need a minimum amount of posts (I think 10 or 15) to be able to sent a PM, so an other option is to check out the WelcomeToTheDis-board ( http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=83 ) or the TechnicalSupport-board. ( http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=43 )

[backtoTX]

Thanks, I found the answer to the name change thing. Says you must create new account. (TGM let me do it last year.) I guess it's not really that big-a-deal.



Adam

[Crystal_27]

I must warn you, I'm a snob. I've decided that whatever I will do for the 2009 trip, I want it to have something big 'wow'. I've done mod. before, we're doing it again this december (14 days :) ), I'm afraid it would feel a bit like 'nice, but been here, done this, doesn't blow me away'. Same thing with an inside cabin. Somehow now that I've got the ressie for a cat 6, it feels like I would be picking a 'second best' when going for the inside. And the price difference between cat 6 and cat 8 is so relatively little, it's not really worth it.

Mainly the choices (haha, might change again!) are narrowed down to;
- the sept 26th cruise + 2 day (maybe 3 if lucky??) at AKL beforehand
- a week at AKV followed by a 4-day DCL
- a week at AKV followed by a week at BWV (or other way around) and perhaps one/two nights really splurging it something big somewhere (concierge or monorail??)

[QUOTE]

Well, let me just tell you that starting with a Deluxe for our first onsite trip is exactly our problem too. We stayed at the Poly last year and fell.in.love with the convenience of the Monorail. DH wouldn't even consider a non-Monorail resort for our September trip. So, I understand what you are saying about feeling like you were stepping down - I know I would feel the same way (although I'm trying, trying, trying to get DH to agree to a cheapie February, 2009 trip and stay at a Value. Same thing with the cruise: DH said he'd rather not cruise than to not have a verandah (which is silly because we spent so little time on our verandah in December). :sad2:

If I were in your shoes, I'd keep this cruise and just hope for a room discount code for AKL and hopefully save enough to do 4+ days there.

[QUOTE=backtoTX;26471201]Hey folks, I'll be paying my deposit in the morning (whoops it's already the morning! What am I doing up this late?)

We are at cruise date:
Me (34)
DW (33)
DD1 (10)
DD2 (8)
DD3 (5)



Welcome, Adam! My DD (and also the DD of the friends who are joining us on the cruise) will also be 5 when we sail, so I'm sure they'll rock the Kids Club together. I believe that our friends' oldest DD will be 10 too. I'm trying to get our friends logged into The DIS so *hopefully* one day she'll be posting to our thread too and maybe then the oldest girls can exchange email addresses.

It's a bummer that you can't change your login. I wish that I would have chosen Crystal_Ga instead of Crystal_27 because obviously age 27 has come and gone for me. :rolleyes: Oh well.

[goofieslonglostsis]

Adam, I'll be calling you Adam anyway so who minds your username, right? ;)


Crystal, one day your username will be one of those 'sweet memories of the younger days'. :lmao:

I must admit, I was just a tad bit surprised to read that you guys are bouncing back to the Poly. After reading your trip report (and how you mentioned mwah about the darkness of the decor of the rooms) I was assuming you might have wanted to try out another mono-resort. But than again, having Kona right at your doorstep.... what a luxery that is!!!



I think I have made up my mind. I think. I'm going to bug you guys around on the cruise :woohoo: and do 5 or 6 days at WDW. I'm going to look into renting points, that way a 5 or 6 day stay at the BWV would be doable. (and cheaper than the 30% bounceback offer)

[Crystal_27]

I must admit, I was just a tad bit surprised to read that you guys are bouncing back to the Poly. After reading your trip report (and how you mentioned mwah about the darkness of the decor of the rooms) I was assuming you might have wanted to try out another mono-resort. But than again, having Kona right at your doorstep.... what a luxery that is!!!



Well, the only reason we re-booked the Poly was because the Contemporary was only $30.00 (or maybe $50.00) cheaper than the Poly and I *really* wasn't a fan of the decor at the Contemporary. We didn't even inquire about how much it would be to stay at the GF, and I kick myself around the BLOCK for not even asking the CM. I think that we could have probably gotten into the GF for just a few hundred more, and that would have made me one happy girl. Of course, to be fair, we were soooooo rushed during our Land/Sea that I really didn't have a chance to *really* experience the Poly. I'm hoping with this trip, I'll see what the die-hard Poly fans see. :rolleyes:

Oh, forgot to add: glad you've decided on keeping the cruise. I think that your plan of renting points will work out VERY well!

[goofieslonglostsis]

That little difference between the both? I can understand your decision! The Cont somehow doesn't do it for me either. The monorail is great, as is the themepark view but the resort itself? G, now isn't that a dream resort? If I ever marry a rich guy...... ;)

I'll hope along for you that you'll see the same thing as the poly die-hard.

So far, I've got the same thing about the Poly. Only seen it as a visitor, but it came across as so dark and buildings a bit old/run down. And was it just me or was the main building very noisy? Like the landscaping there though. :) But I can understand your feelings about the three. I'm all pro GF but don't even want to hear the price, knowing I'll die from stickershock. And with me hoping to do a monorail stay one day, that would make it expensive. ;)

[Frankiesmom]

Hi to all! Haven't checked in in a while; Hope all is well with everyone! We are also planning on doing a 3 day stay @ AKL pre-cruise- the 24th will be my Mom's Bday and she really wants to stay there! My little sister and her friend(our Babysitter) will be booking in the am- They are Trini and Devon- when they know their cabin # I'll post it. Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!

[Fire14]

We are hoping to book CBR precruise and POR after cruise. DH wants to stay at CBR again as he stayed there when it opened and I want to try POR so we compromised.

[goofieslonglostsis]

Looks like there will be a fair amount of us at WDW before the cruise. :goodvibes

Frankiesmom, sounds like it's becoming a true family trip. Nice! :thumbsup2


Fire, I don't know about POR (somehow doesn't get me excited) but I liked CBR so much last year, we'll be back there this december. I had great CM's, love the constant caribbean music and walking along that atmosphere every morning to go and get a drink; great!


It looks like I might be staying at AKV for 4 days before the cruise. :goodvibes If budget allows it (there is a small chance my wheelchair insurance might be a substantial amount cheaper -maybe even 2 nigths deluxe worth!- than I budgetted for. So :wizard: come my way!) there will be at least 2 other nights at a deluxe added to that. And believe it or not after my previous posting, but the Poly is growing on me after seeing the pics! :lmao:

[Frankiesmom]

Hi all! I just wanted you all to know; or whomever is keeping track LOL- that my sister and her friend (our babysitter) have booked. They are Trini and Devon and have cabin 6585. Went to barnes and nobles today and picked up the birnbaum 2008 DCL book- Just a little help to tide me over! Have a great afternoon/eve all!

[goofieslonglostsis]

Welcome aboard Trini and Devon. Seems like they'll be on the same deck as a lot of us. (myself, I'm in 6654)

Looks like we'll definately be adding another cruiser to my stateroom. I just got a call informing me that next week I'll get a visit from the organisation I'll be getting my SD from. They've got an SD they think could work out perfectly for me. :woohoo:

[Disney Sweetie]

Hi everyone! Hope that all has been well with you. I have been busy with work, wedding planning and getting ready for the 5 night cruise on the Magic Sept. 1. It has been a busy summer and hard to believe that it is coming to an end fast!

Hello and welcome to all those that have joined over the past few weeks. Only 14 months to go!!

Let me know if I need to add you to the Fish Extender list.

[sftnslky]

Hi to all! Haven't checked in in a while; Hope all is well with everyone! We are also planning on doing a 3 day stay @ AKL pre-cruise- the 24th will be my Mom's Bday and she really wants to stay there! My little sister and her friend(our Babysitter) will be booking in the am- They are Trini and Devon- when they know their cabin # I'll post it. Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!


Feeling very stupid right now.. what is AKL?

[sftnslky]

Me (34)DW (33)DD1 (10)DD2 (8)DD3 (5)

I was curious if anyone's kids wanted to exchange a few emails with one of my DD's.

Hi my Daughter Macy is 9 and will be 10 3/4 when we sail. She dosen't have her own email account, but she is allowed to use mine. Please PM me if you would like to set it up for them to get to know each other. Off topic I was raised and my sister was born in Fort Worth Tx. Hook em Horns :lovestruc

[sftnslky]

Looks like there will be a fair amount of us at WDW before the cruise. :goodvibes

Frankiesmom, sounds like it's becoming a true family trip. Nice! :thumbsup2


Fire, I don't know about POR (somehow doesn't get me excited) but I liked CBR so much last year, we'll be back there this december. I had great CM's, love the constant caribbean music and walking along that atmosphere every morning to go and get a drink; great! :


Feeling even MORE stuip..feeling like I need a cheat sheet... So what is POR and CBR?? Thanks in advance.

[goofieslonglostsis]

Rebecca, AKL is Animal Kingdom Lodge. POR is Port Orleans Riverside and CBR is Caribbean Beach Resort. As you can see; a lot of us plan on hanging out at WDW before the cruise.

Disney sweetie, summer is coming to an end quickly? Hope not! This has been the first week of summer we've had summer weather instead of constant showers and I hate rain. ;)

[Frankiesmom]

goofieslonglostsis- if you don't mind me asking, what is an SD?
I really want to stay @ the Poly or GF pre-cruise- but my mom loves animals- as do I!!! I just love being close to the castle! LOL. So- AKL it is for us! Hopefully in a savannah view- there is just something about watching the animals eat their breakfast while we eat ours! Have a great day all!

[goofieslonglostsis]

Frankiesmom, I agree with you. AKL is a great place to stay! It definately is unique in it's own way. :)

Don't mind you asking at all. I should stop assuming people tend to know what SD stands for. It's a servicedog.

[sftnslky]

Rebecca, AKL is Animal Kingdom Lodge. POR is Port Orleans Riverside and CBR is Caribbean Beach Resort. As you can see; a lot of us plan on hanging out at WDW before the cruise.


Thank you so much. We have never been to DW before... We have been to DL many times, but with living in California that isn't a hard thing to do :rotfl: Its funny DH and I have been discussing if we should rebook on board or instead plan a big DW vacation. We keep watching all the Travel channel Disney shows and are starting to get the bug....But I :lovestruc LOVE cruising this one in Sept will be our 8th cruise, 3rd with Disney, and am not sure I want to give up the sea to do just a land vacation yet. We typically try to do a small Mom & Dad only vacation each year, usually in Las Vegas we have a time share there...which is very funny since we don't drink alcohol or gamble at all, but we LOVE the shows, and food......come to think of it thats exactly why we cruise. :lmao: Have an awesome Thursday all.

[Fire14]

For DH and I it's just simplier to fly in and out day before or after cruise as we ususually take early flight in or out and it saves a bit in sanity dept.

[sftnslky]

For DH and I it's just simplier to fly in and out day before or after cruise as we ususually take early flight in or out and it saves a bit in sanity dept.


This past June was easy for us since the Magic left out of LA...so we just had a 7 hour drive... Last Sept we did the Western on the Magic and we actually flew down a day & half before. And trust me we needed the recovery time. The flight was over 7 hours and the three hour time diffrence, so we checked in to the hotel late the first night, and had the whole next day to rest then the second day drove to the pier. And due to flight times we have to stay a night after the cruise as well. Last time we stayed at The New Residence Inn....they let us park our rental car for free the whole cruise, and had a shuttle for us to the pier, and the free breakfast is a plus ;)

[Frankiesmom]

Goofieslonglostsis- That is so awesome! I can't wait to see your new buddy onboard! I'll bet all the kids get a kick out of that!

[Fire14]

This past June was easy for us since the Magic left out of LA...so we just had a 7 hour drive... Last Sept we did the Western on the Magic and we actually flew down a day & half before. And trust me we needed the recovery time. The flight was over 7 hours and the three hour time diffrence, so we checked in to the hotel late the first night, and had the whole next day to rest then the second day drove to the pier. And due to flight times we have to stay a night after the cruise as well. Last time we stayed at The New Residence Inn....they let us park our rental car for free the whole cruise, and had a shuttle for us to the pier, and the free breakfast is a plus ;)

I agree We are on same Time zone as Fl so it's not time adjustment and our flight is only 2.5 hrs if that. Now when we DL I'll be one needing time adjustment course.

[goofieslonglostsis]

Rebecca, if you ever get the chance; do WDW. Even just dropping in there before or after the cruise or doing DTD for a couple of hours is worth it. You will never be able to get a glimps of it all, but it'll be enough to make you know for sure you want to be back. ;)

Just like Fire, I'ld have to fly in before the 26th also. The earliest I'ld be arriving at MCO is around 4 pm. Not a good time if you still want to make it to PC. So that would mean flying in on the 25th. However, depending on the airline I'll be flying AMS- FRA and than from Frankfurt straight to MCO. (this would be the carrier of my first choice at the moment) That flight is only once a day. So if I mis my connection, can't fly to MCO untill the next day. Don't want to miss the cruise, so I found myself another great excuse to get to the US days beforehand and what better place than to do that at WDW?

I must say I don't have any problems with the time difference though. (in my case 6 hours) OK, the flight is energy draining (depening on route anywhere from 10-12 hours) but what saves me no matter where I go is to start living in the new timezone as soon as I hit the plane and if need be even the night before flying. (one night without sleep does wonders to get into the new rythm within a day, at least for me)

[Crystal_27]

Last time we stayed at The New Residence Inn....they let us park our rental car for free the whole cruise, and had a shuttle for us to the pier, and the free breakfast is a plus ;)

I'll have to remember this. With the price of parking at the terminal, that really is a deal. How was the hotel's shuttle when you got off the ship?

Just like Fire, I'ld have to fly in before the 26th also.


Hmmmmmm, I'm starting to see a possibility of a pre-cruise Dis meet? :cheer2: :grouphug: :flower3: We, too, are driving down the day before (don't want to take any chances). If there is any interest, I think that we'd have a really fun time!!

[goofieslonglostsis]

Crystal, I'm up for a pre-cruise DIS WDW meet. Sounds like fun if you ask me! And if not, you'll at least have a face with the name to be able and try to avoid me. :rotfl2:

[Fire14]

I'll have to remember this. With the price of parking at the terminal, that really is a deal. How was the hotel's shuttle when you got off the ship?



Hmmmmmm, I'm starting to see a possibility of a pre-cruise Dis meet? :cheer2: :grouphug: :flower3: We, too, are driving down the day before (don't want to take any chances). If there is any interest, I think that we'd have a really fun time!!
I'm up for it if I can squeeze it into my plans.

[backtoTX]

Actually, I was kicking around the idea of doing NASA the day before. It's a little more cerebral than WDW, but I can tell the kids they have to learn something since they won't be doing school for a week.

Adam

[goofieslonglostsis]

NASA doesn't sounds that bad, does it Adam. ;) Most kids I know wouldn't mind doing NASA. :)


It's official, there will be a second passenger in my stateroom. Male, born on christmas eve 2005 and listening to the name of Xippe. A real blonde labrador. Whoohoo!

[Crystal_27]

It's official, there will be a second passenger in my stateroom. Male, born on christmas eve 2005 and listening to the name of Xippe. A real blonde labrador. Whoohoo!

Awwwwwwww, congrats on your little guy! :love: (And, I know he's a working dog and all, but pictures would be appropriate - LOLOLOLOLOL).

[goofieslonglostsis]

Crystal, he's hardly a little guy. :rotfl2: Not only is he 2,5 allready, but he's about 30 kg (about 55 pounds, I think?). Don't want him to think he's small and a lapdog. :lmao:

And pics you said? Oh boy, that's like saying the same thing to a mommy of a newborn. Know what you are saying. You'ld better be glad I've only got pictures taken by the breader and training so far. :rolleyes1 Allow me to introduce to you all; Xippe

http://85.17.225.105/317400001-317450000/317428101-317428200/317428113_5_5uok.jpeg

http://85.17.225.105/317400001-317450000/317428101-317428200/317428115_5_5dgX.jpeg

[Crystal_27]

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh - - he is SOOOOOOOOOO cute! :lovestruc :love: :goodvibes

[goofieslonglostsis]

Tell me about it!

I did a quick search online (who doesn't love google?) and it turns out 2 other dogs from the same nest became SD's. So I googled them, and came to the conclusion that my Xippe is the handsommest of them all, and has the best name. :lovestruc And ofcourse, that's a very unbiast opinion. :angel:

[sftnslky]

Crystal, he's hardly a little guy. :rotfl2: Not only is he 2,5 allready, but he's about 30 kg (about 55 pounds, I think?). Don't want him to think he's small and a lapdog. :lmao: Allow me to introduce to you all; Xippe


He is VERY handsome :upsidedow If you don't mind me asking what type of service dog is he? And it is awesome he is coming on the curise with us...Just wish my 'babies' could come with us :lovestruc but i'm sure Disney would not think my toy chihuahua's would be of any service to anyone let alone me :rotfl: ....As for the pre-get together it would be awesome,:thumbsup2 but we won't be staying near DW we stay right near the pier...so if you all wanna met for dinner near the peir hint, hint, hint...:rotfl: count us in. :dance3: Actually last time we stayed at the new Nick Hotel we might do that again and it was right down the street from the Medevil knights show..we might take the kids their...we did that this past June before our Mexico cruise...it was A HUGE hit with all the kids. :woohoo: I hope you all have a great Wednesday.

[goofieslonglostsis]

You were hinting Rebecca? Hinting? About what? You were so subtile, I can't read a hint in there anywhere. :lmao:

Seriously though; I'll be at WDW and going from there to the pier on the 26th. Don't like it per se (already a bit obsessed with wanting to be at the port early in the morning. Maybe I'll even take ME back to the airport and than take the DCL bus??? They start driving down earlier than the ones from WDW, how obsessed does that sound?), but it is the easiest and cheapest for me travelling solo and with the powerchair. Oh wel, can't have it all.

No, I don't mind you asking. Unless it are truely, ehm, 'weird' questions I don't mind asking about Xippe at all. Any reason to give me an excuse to keep talking about him. :rolleyes1 Xippe is something we call a 'helping dog'. He's trained to help me open and close doors, get me all kinds of things, pick up after me if I drop things, push switches for lights, elevators etc, hep me do the groceries, help me do the :laundy: , even helping me out when I do dislocate a joint again and can't put it back myself. He should be able to put it back, which will safe me a lot of trips to the ER. He basically has to run the household for this lazy woman. :laughing:

[aristocats_lover]

As for the pre-get together it would be awesome,:thumbsup2 but we won't be staying near DW we stay right near the pier...so if you all wanna met for dinner near the peir hint, hint, hint...:rotfl: count us in.

We are planning on staying port side as well. Maybe we could plan a meet over there for all of us staying close to the port.

[Crystal_27]

As for the pre-get together it would be awesome,:thumbsup2 but we won't be staying near DW we stay right near the pier...so if you all wanna met for dinner near the peir hint, hint, hint...:rotfl: count us in. :dance3:

I'm still debating on whether or not we'll do anything at the parks before our cruise or not. I know that we'll drive down on Friday either way, but we'll either stay at the port or at Disney for the night. What's swaying me in favor of the port is the offer of free parking at the hotel for the duration of the cruise, a savings of almost a hundred dollars!! The good news is that we have lots of time to decide!


Xippe is something we call a 'helping dog'. He's trained to help me open and close doors, get me all kinds of things, pick up after me if I drop things, push switches for lights, elevators etc, hep me do the groceries, help me do the :laundy: , even helping me out when I do dislocate a joint again and can't put it back myself. He should be able to put it back, which will safe me a lot of trips to the ER. He basically has to run the household for this lazy woman. :laughing:

I'm am absolutely blown away by how smart and helpful Xippe is going to be for you! I wonder if I can send my DH to the same school that Xippe was trained at?!? :rotfl: Seriously, though, the fact that he can put a dislocated joint back is place is incredible.

We are planning on staying port side as well. Maybe we could plan a meet over there for all of us staying close to the port.

:hug: It will be such a fun party!

[goofieslonglostsis]

Sounds like we'll just have to do a lot of meetings. ;)

Crystal, you could sent DH to the same school as Xippe but their very picky to which students they allow in. Not only that, but you'ld miss DH for about 2 years and it would cost you somewhere around 40K with the risk of him not graduating. Sounds like you'll just have to put up with him and spent the 40K and regular trips and cruises to keep you going. Oh poor you. :goodvibes

The joint-'trick' sounds more wow than it is. One of the most basic commands they teach the dogs is to push and pull. These 2 commands are used for a lot of every day stuff like opening and closing doors, cabinets etc. I know in which direction to pull or push a limb and with how much force. Next to that, it's basically Xippe pushing or pulling like he's told to. It's more difficult to teach a human, medical professionals included, to do this. :lmao: But yeah, these dogs are very smart. I mean, knowing the difference between right and left, behind and in front. Knowing which distance (there are different commands for walking without leash that let's him know how far he can wander off during playtime) is which, and the list goes on and on. Really unbelievable. To be honest, it is a long long wait until next month. :rolleyes:

[Crystal_27]

Sounds like we'll just have to do a lot of meetings. ;)

Crystal, you could sent DH to the same school as Xippe but their very picky to which students they allow in. Not only that, but you'ld miss DH for about 2 years and it would cost you somewhere around 40K with the risk of him not graduating. Sounds like you'll just have to put up with him and spent the 40K and regular trips and cruises to keep you going. Oh poor you. :goodvibes

The joint-'trick' sounds more wow than it is. One of the most basic commands they teach the dogs is to push and pull. These 2 commands are used for a lot of every day stuff like opening and closing doors, cabinets etc. I know in which direction to pull or push a limb and with how much force. Next to that, it's basically Xippe pushing or pulling like he's told to. It's more difficult to teach a human, medical professionals included, to do this. :lmao: But yeah, these dogs are very smart. I mean, knowing the difference between right and left, behind and in front. Knowing which distance (there are different commands for walking without leash that let's him know how far he can wander off during playtime) is which, and the list goes on and on. Really unbelievable. To be honest, it is a long long wait until next month. :rolleyes:

My mind is officially blown! I'm so happy for you that you and Xippe are going to have each other!!! :hug:

[goofieslonglostsis]

Ahhhhh Crystal, that's so sweet! :hug:

[Bareacuda]

Hello All...

DH and I will be joining this cruise:cool1:
Tagging along will be our DD and DSIL.princess: ::cop:

Dh and I are well seasoned DCL cruisers. Sounds like we're steaks!:lmao:
We have done 13 and this will make #14.:cheer2:

And looking foward to getting to know everyone here:woohoo:

Ann

[goofieslonglostsis]

Welcome 'aboard', Ann! Wow, on your 14th cruise. Hope to get there myself one day. :goodvibes Did you ever do this itinerary before?

[Bareacuda]

Hi...
And thanks for the welcome
Yup... we sure have done this itinerary before. We were on the first 7 day cruise of the Magic... it was this cruise back in August 12, 2000.
Our last trip to St Martin/St Thomas last September. We had a blast:banana:
We did a B2B2B then... :dance3:

Thanks again for the welcome

Ann

[Bareacuda]

I've been reading the boards lot today, and getting very excited.
Im already doing FE gifts and door magnets.:thumbsup2

Ann:flower3:

[goofieslonglostsis]

Wow, a B2B2B. How was that? Isn't it hard to do one cruise 'only' after that, or are you doing B2B this time?

I know all about the pre-fun. I'm getting great FE gift ideas all of the time and at the weirdest places. It's gonna be a long 13 monts. ;)

[Bareacuda]

Doing only one week is going to be hard after doing multi-week cruises.
I swear I could hold my breath that long:lmao:

No B2B this time, I hope we do 2 races when after we get back after the cruise, one in October and the last one in November. I'll just have to stick with the 1 cruise for my Disney fix for the year.:headache:

I found a real cool family EF item. No Im not going to tell anyone... It's a surprise :yay:

Hope everyone's weekend is great.

Ann:laundy:

[goofieslonglostsis]

Ann, you'ld better not hold your breath. Doing that, you wouldn't be able to open your mouth and eat. Now, we can't have that!

Ah, you can tell me about the family FE item. After all, I'm not a family. :lmao:

[Disney Sweetie]

:wave2: :welcome: To all those who have joined us over the past several weeks. I have been busy getting ready for my next Disney cruise which is next week!! I, along with over 300 other DISers, will be on the 5 night Magic on September 1. I am really looking forward to it. I have lots of friends from previous cruises that are on the Magic right now bringing it back home. Tomorrow they will be going thru the Panama Canal and I plan on watching it.:surfweb:

If you will let me know your names, cabin number and if you will have a fish extender....I will be updating our roster as I get the info. The link is in my signature if you want to check and make sure I have your correct info.

Looking forward to meeting all of you next year. Right now I gotta get back to packing for next week tho!!!:banana:

[Fire14]

:wave2:
If you will let me know your names, cabin number and if you will have a fish extender....I will be updating our roster as I get the info. The link is in my signature if you want to check and make sure I have your correct info.



Our info is right EXCEPT there is no E on my name

[goofieslonglostsis]

Hopefully this week will fly by for you, Pam!

My info is correct, allthough it reminded me I never provided my name (shame on me). It's Jacqueline, or just about anything people shorten it to. ;)

[Bareacuda]

So I changed my mind about holding my breath!:lmao:

2 things I cruise for...:banana: CC and the food:banana:

Yes you are a family... a family of 1 at the moment!:love: Wait till you get on the ship... then you'll have so many sisters and brothers that you won't want to claim them after the cruise:laughing: And no... you can see the FE gifts yet.You just have to wait... 13 months.
And nice to meet you Jacqueline.

Ann:wave:

[backtoTX]

Hopefully this week will fly by for you, Pam!



Right, and then time can take it's sweet time while you're away. At least for you, not for those of us still waiting... :wizard:


Adam

[Bareacuda]

Right, and then time can take it's sweet time while you're away. At least for you, not for those of us still waiting... :wizard:


Adam

I just noticed that this will be your FIRST cruise!!! How exciting!:yay:

Our first cruise was the maiden voyage of the Magic. I cried like a baby when we left port and Captain Tom blew the horn. I still get teary eyed with the horn:woohoo:

:wave: Ann

[goofieslonglostsis]

Lol, you're so right Adam!!

Wow Ann, you have a real charm for finding DCL special things. B2B2B, cruising with all of us (who are great people ofcourse ;) ), maiden voyage, 13 cruises so far, you are such a lucky woman when it comes to that part of your life. :goodvibes

And not tell me anything? Sjeez, now I'm not letting Xippe come on here and give you hints. :rotfl2: And more brothers and sisters than I'ld want to claim? The more the merrier! Family always is a great excuse for another trip abroad. :laughing:

Allthough to be honest, I'm silently hoping that either the Magic or Wonder will soon be coming to Europe again. Either for a special in 2010, or permanently when the 2 new ships are in on the action. Especially if the rumours are right and sailing might just be from England. That would be just about in my 'backyard'. Not only great for distance but it's a lot cheaper to fly also, so cruise again sooner! :dance3:

[backtoTX]

Wellll, maybe I should be more clear. It'll be our First Disney cruise, but DW and I got to go on a Med cruise with Radisson (now Regent) a couple years ago. It was a bonus for a sales assigment I had otherwise it would've been WAY outta our price range. Especially at that time. Definately first for the kiddos.

Adam

[Bareacuda]

Wellll, maybe I should be more clear. It'll be our First Disney cruise, but DW and I got to go on a Med cruise with Radisson (now Regent) a couple years ago. It was a bonus for a sales assigment I had otherwise it would've been WAY outta our price range. Especially at that time. Definately first for the kiddos.

Adam


Well then....WELCOME to your first Disney Cruise!!:banana:

[Crystal_27]

Guys, so sorry I've been a bit MIA for the past couple of weeks. We're going to Disney World in 11 days (not that I'm counting - LOL) so we're trying to get last minute stuff all taken care of. I still have to do 4 scrapbook autograph pages and our matching family shirts before we leave. :eek:

Anyway, if I don't touch base with you all until after we get back, have fun counting down without me. :woohoo: :banana: :goodvibes :cool1:

[goofieslonglostsis]

Crystal, was allready thinking you must have been totally involved with your next WDW-fix. And rightfully so! :goodvibes Have fun and tel the CM's at Kona they'ld better keep the crabcakes on the menu untill I've had my fix of them in december. We've finally hit the dubbel number on our countdown for WDW. :cool1:


Adam, such a nice bonus! Wh would mind getting one like that every year or two. :rolleyes:


Things are very exciting around here. I used to drive my own car until a couple of years ago my health went down south a bit. Adapting a car to wheelchair driving isn't too cheap overhere and you'll have about 0,00001% of getting a fund for it if you can no longer work. Totally unexpected I just recieved a letter stating that I am getting a certain amount of funding! :eek: :woohoo: And now the difficult decisions will have to be made. Will we adapt a van so that I can drive or isn't that veisable (spelling??) and will we adapt a van so I can be chauffered around. Of course the first has my first preference but time will tell what is realistic. But wow, getting that funding! Who knew 2008 could bring so many great surprises. An almost free trip to WDW, being able to go cruising next year, getting Xippe and now this. I am one lucky woman! :cloud9: Makes me wonder what a great year 2009 must be and what great surprises the cruise will have in store for all of us.

[Crystal_27]

Crystal, was allready thinking you must have been totally involved with your next WDW-fix. And rightfully so! :goodvibes Have fun and tel the CM's at Kona they'ld better keep the crabcakes on the menu untill I've had my fix of them in december. We've finally hit the dubbel number on our countdown for WDW. :cool1:


Adam, such a nice bonus! Wh would mind getting one like that every year or two. :rolleyes:


Things are very exciting around here. I used to drive my own car until a couple of years ago my health went down south a bit. Adapting a car to wheelchair driving isn't too cheap overhere and you'll have about 0,00001% of getting a fund for it if you can no longer work. Totally unexpected I just recieved a letter stating that I am getting a certain amount of funding! :eek: :woohoo: And now the difficult decisions will have to be made. Will we adapt a van so that I can drive or isn't that veisable (spelling??) and will we adapt a van so I can be chauffered around. Of course the first has my first preference but time will tell what is realistic. But wow, getting that funding! Who knew 2008 could bring so many great surprises. An almost free trip to WDW, being able to go cruising next year, getting Xippe and now this. I am one lucky woman! :cloud9: Makes me wonder what a great year 2009 must be and what great surprises the cruise will have in store for all of us.

Welll, Daaaaarling, don't check in the Restaurant Board because you may be in for some bad news about Kona! :sad2: I, however, will give you a full report when I get back.

As to your news about your vehicle, that's absolutely fabulous! I personally would opt for the chauffeur - I'm not sure what that says about me! ;) Still, that's great news, and I'm sure you are over the moon about it! :yay:

YIKES - I just saw that there are 3 hurricanes brewing right now - just in time to make my worry go up 50000000% about our trip. Note to self: add trip insurance to cruise reservation ASAP. I don't think I'll be able to do this again next year without trip insurance - LOL. Oh boy, oh boy! :sad2:

[goofieslonglostsis]

Ouch Crystal, 3 hurricanes? Darned, that's bad timing! Allthough, isn't at least Gustav supposed to be heading (knock on wood for you) way more to the north, somewhere around the New Orleans area? I'm hoping my good old luck for vacation weather will still work it's charm next year september, but yes. I would get trip insurance for that for sure. (to be honest, any time I travel abroad for a longer time I'll get myself trip insurance. And so far it definately has paid for itself)


Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo, don't say you read somewhere about them removing the crabcakes? I only read al kinds of stuff about entrees being removed, but nothing about crabcakes. I want my crabcakes! :headache:


Chauffeurs aren't what they're cracked up to be. ;) I get (and will keep after the van gets here) chauffeured around all of the times for all things to do with my medical stuff. Healthcare is paying for a taxi to get me to all kinds of places and let me tell you; after 8 years I am acking to be driving myself again. :goodvibes

[Bareacuda]

:cool1: :banana: Ive got things set now:banana: :cool1:

DH(Howard) and I (Ann) will be in cabin 5128.:thumbsup2
I should say.. been there .. done that room!:lmao: :laughing:

Hope everyone is having a great start of a wonderful weekend.

Ann (and DH:hug: )

[Bareacuda]

Warning!!!!;)

Dont live in the desert too long... strange things happen!:rotfl2:

While picking up Dh from school(he's a massage therapist) our A/c went on the fritz. So we drive to the Ford dealership to have it repaired asap. Today was 110..... before I knew it we bought a new Edge!:eek:
We pick it up tomorrow after paddling!

I know it will be great for us, the cost for gas will be less,insurance will be less, better air bags, and a cool "sync" set up for our cell phones and IPod:cool1: , but our boat will look very funny on top. The car is about 15' long while the boat is 24'. At least now I wont have to climb up a 3 step-step ladder to put it on the roof rack.
Im rambling... I think Im still nervous about buying a new car!:eek:


:headache: Ann

[backtoTX]

So we put our deposit down in July, then debated about when to let our 3 daughters in on it. :goodvibes

After some debating we agreed to give them 1 year notice. Today in a moment of weakness on my wife's part :rolleyes1 , she agreed we could go ahead and tell them. Her argument had been she didn't want to hear everyday for a year "When are we going on the cruise?" I think she realized she's pretty much already putting up with the same level of anticipation from me so why not let the kids in on it. :cloud9:

So I put on the DCL DVD and said hey kids lets watch something. DD9 asked fairly quickly, "Soooo, Are we going to Disney World?" "No," was our innocent reply.

Eventually, they figured out the whole thing and I told them it was still a long ways off, but we all had something pretty cool to look forward too. They were excited to say the least.

Still, I think I remain the most anxious because by the time the DVD got to the part where it was showing how they made the MAGIC, I was entranced -- and the only one still in front of the TV. :happytv:

Oh well, I know they'll love it, but I guess I feel more of the pixie dust, cause this level of a vacation was unheard of when I was growing up.

Continuing the countdown...

Adam

[goofieslonglostsis]

Congrats with the new wheels, Ann! And good luck with getting over the price. ;) Have you given it a try allready?


Adam, maybe your wife wanted the girls in on it, so her excitement doesn't stick out too much between all of the girls jumping, screaming, and repeat asking 'how many days left?'. Gives her the perfect excuse to start counting down the days, making a calender etc. I know what you mean by being intrigued with the magic and this not being 'standard' when growing up yourself. Same thing here!

Wonder how Crystal is doing. If Hannah and now Josephine are driving her partially nuts already. What stormy timing she has!

Xippe and I should be starting our training next thursday. We're still awaiting approval for hometraining (person who has to approve just came back from vacation yesterday), but the trainer is confident we should get the go-ahead, so she's planning anyway. If time allows, the second training will also follow within this week. And if all goes real well, Xippe would allready be at home and staying with me next week. Sounds like I need to do some serious doggy shopping soon! They will provide me with a basic package including all the dog truly needs, but of course Xippe will need some extra toys, booties for hot florida etc. Shopping, oh what punishment! :rolleyes1

Have fun people, and hopefully dryer days than Florida and my backyard seem to have! :laughing:

[Crystal_27]

before I knew it we bought a new Edge!:eek:

I know it will be great for us, the cost for gas will be less,insurance will be less, better air bags, and a cool "sync" set up for our cell phones and IPod:cool1:
:headache: Ann

Ann, that's so cool! Those Edges are such sharp looking vehicles, and the Ipod sync sounds like a great option. Enjoy!!!!



So I put on the DCL DVD and said hey kids lets watch something. DD9 asked fairly quickly, "Soooo, Are we going to Disney World?" "No," was our innocent reply.

Eventually, they figured out the whole thing and I told them it was still a long ways off, but we all had something pretty cool to look forward too. They were excited to say the least.

Still, I think I remain the most anxious because by the time the DVD got to the part where it was showing how they made the MAGIC, I was entranced -- and the only one still in front of the TV. :happytv:

Oh well, I know they'll love it, but I guess I feel more of the pixie dust, cause this level of a vacation was unheard of when I was growing up.

Continuing the countdown...

Adam

Adam, what a fabulous way to announce your trip! I think that you guys will have so much fun together counting down the days until the cruise! I was honestly surprised how much my DD (who's 4) got into counting down our parks trip. We made a countdown calendar and everything, so it was even a bit educational - LOL.



Wonder how Crystal is doing. If Hannah and now Josephine are driving her partially nuts already. What stormy timing she has!

Xippe and I should be starting our training next thursday. We're still awaiting approval for hometraining (person who has to approve just came back from vacation yesterday), but the trainer is confident we should get the go-ahead, so she's planning anyway. If time allows, the second training will also follow within this week. And if all goes real well, Xippe would allready be at home and staying with me next week. Sounds like I need to do some serious doggy shopping soon! They will provide me with a basic package including all the dog truly needs, but of course Xippe will need some extra toys, booties for hot florida etc. Shopping, oh what punishment! :rolleyes1

Have fun people, and hopefully dryer days than Florida and my backyard seem to have! :laughing:

Hey Girlfriend! I'm doing great! 3 more days of work, then a fun weekend, and we'll be off! As to the hurricanes, I *think* that we'll just miss Hanna and that we'll get to Orlando before Ike hits land, so that's good. I promised myself that I wasn't going to stress about the weather, so I'm just not!

I'm so excited for you and Xippe! You will definitely have some shopping to do, and, remember, it's your duty to create another Disney fiend! :rotfl: Well, I'm sorry I won't be here to get the scoop on your first week with Xippe, but I will certainly check in when I get back. :hug:

[goofieslonglostsis]

Sounds like you're a wise lady, Crystal. If you do have to 'do' any bad weather, WDW is the best place to do it at. :) Besides, you're taking so much bad weather now, the weathergods should really promiss you great weather for sept/oct 2009. Or is that just a tad too much wishfull thinking? :goodvibes

If it's up to me Xippe will be one big old Disney nut within no time. Hopefully he'll be into Pluto. Just one guess which picture I've got my hopes one getting in december. :thumbsup2

[Bareacuda]

It sounds like we all have some good news everywhere!:cool1:
I dont think I could keep a cruise a secret from anyone. I'm too excited to that a secret, I tell everyone on the street!
Sounds like Xippe:dogdance: needs a whole day of cruise shopping to me
The car is soooo cool. Our cell phones are all hands free now using that sync program. You just ask it to call "someone" and it dials their phone.
Funny thing is... the sync likes me more the DH!!!:rotfl2: I can get it to play anything and he's still having it ask him repeatedly is this what you want?:rotfl2:
And more good news DD and DSIL just did their deposit for this cruise:yay:
So they can be added to the list and the FE list also, cabin number to be posted, because I forgot it:headache:

Have a great week, and Crystal... have a wonder-ful cruise.

[Fire14]

Can everyone check list in first post and make sure they are on list and info is correct. If not pm or reply to thread and I'll get it fixed ASAP.

[Fire14]

From What I've seen it looks as if most of us are on decks 6 and 7. I'm ready to sail now but really want to enjoy cruise not play dodge em with Storms.

[disztagal]

Hello. My husband and I will be joining all of you for the cruise. We are celebrating my 30th Birthday. A month late but still. We are in Room 7566. I can't wait. :cool1:

[goofieslonglostsis]

Welcome 'aboard' Disztagal!

Sounds like it's not only going to be a celebrations cruise but a 30th-birtdays-celebrations cruise. Crystal, me and now you. We are such smart ladies to celebrate our 30th this way! :goodvibes

[disztagal]

I agree, Goofieslonglostsis! We're all so smart. I had read that a while back (I'm a bit of a lurker) and thought I know that I picked the perfect cruise. Also, congrats on your service dog. I hope that the hometraining gets approved asap so you can get Xippe.:woohoo:

[goofieslonglostsis]

Great you came out of the lurking-position! :) Just realised you are a new poster (not reader :rotfl: ) on the DIS, so guess we'ld better be honored you decided to do it on the roll call. :goodvibes

You definately picked the right cruise! Well, one big downside if you ask me. Still 12,5 months to go. :eek:


Hometraining isn't approved yet, but we started anyway. :thumbsup2 Next session is thuesday. There really shouldn't be any problem getting the approval and if there is, we'll just go to the intern training at the dogschool. That will also start this month, so either way Xippe will come to stay at my home this month. Right now we're focussing on walking on the leash and no leashpulling. Xippe is a doll when he's off the leash, but doesn't appreciate the leash as much. I told him he'll have to learn or he wont go cruising. Now which dog could resist that? I'm sure he'll improve within no time. :lmao:

[disztagal]

I totally understand the pulling on the leash. We have a weim and a gordon setter. Both pull like no tomorrow and one has been through 2 months of training specifically learning how to heel and not pull. It did no good, she still pulls.:confused3 I know that Xippe will catch on quick since he's had so much other training and he's trained to be helpful. He's probably way better trained than my two.
I also can't believe that the cruise is so far away. I've never had to wait this long before. We've been on two other Disney Cruises and only had to wait five months max. I think my husband is raly to scream since all i want to talk about is the cruise and what excursions to take. :rolleyes1

[goofieslonglostsis]

Lol, gosh do I know that feeling of driving others crazy over something wont be here untill many moons from now. Have you got anybody else in your surroundings that's as DCL-crazy as you or are we the only very happily and totally nut fruitcakes?

Didn't know what breed a gordon setter is, so looked it up. Good looking dogs! But does explain the pulling when I read about them having a mindset of their own. :lmao:


Ann, oh my gosh. That sounds like one smart sync. Liking you more than DH. :lmao: Hows the poor guy coping with him having to beg the sync? :rotfl2:


Xippe will do fine. It's pure conditioning in his case. He's almost 3 years old and started full training at the age of 6 months. He behaves perfectly on the leash while in a grocery store so it is pure conditioning that happened somewhere along the time he was with a fosterfamily. He can pull al he wishes, he's not getting anywhere being tied up to a 375 pound powerchair. :rotfl: If he wouldn't be able to behave while being on a leash he wouldn't have passed his exams. They still wouldn't hesitate to retire him if need be. But it wont, he can do it. He's prince charming without a leash so at least he should be able to become a bit less froggy while on the leash.