May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves...May 2008 Repo Thread...Part 7

[granmaz]

I have no idea what I'm wearing for formal nights. I'm afraid that what's in the closet won't fit, and I really don't want to go spending money on new stuff.

It is a problem, particularly if like me you don't do anything else formal at all.

I do have a black skirt that just about fits. It has a handkerchief hem with the points almost reaching my ankles and the short bits just under the knees. Would this do do you think? Trouble is I still can't find sparkly tops. I had hoped to get a dress or two for semi formal etc, but I look silly. If I have a shorter one on I look like a filled donut!!!:lmao:

[lillygator]

I wonder if Shirley knows about this new shipping thing now? She usually updates her post when something new happens and since she is friends with the port guy I would have thought he would have called her.

[EllaEnchanted]

We have a 30 minute grocery stop in Florida that came with our ground travel. I am going to purchase the wine and champagne there and put it in a special suitcase. After that, I'll just pray that none of them break!

That's okay for a bottle or two, but I'm talking about a case or two for the champagne girls tasting party. How do I get that much onboard in a suitcase??? Especially, without breaking.....and all the tiaras to go with it?

[Making_Memories]

Jackie, did you call and ask him? I was going to do that but I didn't want to hound him if you had already called.

I was thinking that it was a typo and that the actual dimension of a records storage box (Never occurred to me that it might be "record albums" because I don't think anyone even HAS record albums anymore!!) like you buy at Office Depot would likely be 12" x 12" x 16". But if you already talked to him and he confirmed that the last dimension really is 6" then I guess that's that!


NO boxes are allowed to be shipped anymore. :scared:

[iankh]

Which Fuji did you get. We are on our second Fuji. Most recent purchase was the E900.

I ordered the Fuji Finepix S8000fd. My reason for considering it was because I was so happy with the S700 I bought myself this past spring as a replacement for my Sony.

The Fuji completely surprised me.

[Making_Memories]

I've shipped boxes that were about 18 x 18 x 12 and about 20 x 12 x 10 and didn't have any problem and they were scrapbook stuff and I know they weighed more than 20 lbs each. In fact, for some reason, 46 pounds comes to mind for one box. Paper is heavy you know!

I am just replying to everyones posts since I know some skim but......NO boxes are allowed to be shipped anymore.

[lillygator]

Marr how did you find this out?

[granmaz]

I guess I won't be bringing as much stuff if I can't ship my box! That was going to give me lots of room in my luggage and alot of it wasn't going to return home to me!

How many bags can the girls take? Perhaps you can utilise their allowance. You can still ship home at the end of the cruise(provising you have a box of course!!!

[Making_Memories]

Starts with a "N" and ends with a "M".

Thanks I have that website open on a tab already but I was looking at dresses :lmao:

[nskjerven]

I am so used to usernames at this point...I'll probably be colling Holly, HollyTyler....!

V are you gonna call me nskjerven :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: dare ya just try to pronouce that:scared1: :rotfl2:

[EllaEnchanted]

I thought Karen was shipping the champagne?:confused3

Yes she is, but since she can't ship it to the boat anymore, she was going to ship to my hotel and maybe to someone else's hotel if we needed more people because there were too many boxes. I know I'll get at least a case or two shipped to my hotel.

[nskjerven]

Kelly, I think many DISers want to be considerate of your DH. Any recommended behavior when drinking in his presence? Thanks.

Woody

agreed. I know I joke about drinking like a fish, and I admit I do this even on board, (with my one or two drinks a day) but I don't want to offend. Is Jon sensitive to this?

[iankh]

yuck!

Bloomin' Onion and a Wallaby Darned please!


do you use dotti's weight loss zone for restaurant points? She has some good one on there.

From what I can calculate, the Bloomin Onion would be about 55 points.

[Making_Memories]

After I called IDS and got told no boxes I called Disney Cruise Lines to ask if anyone will take box shipments and they said sorry but no. Then they said only 2 bags and 1 carry on. I said wow but I am on the repo and she said well maybe bring really really big suit cases. She then said the kids count too so pack really big bags for them too. :rotfl:

Oh and she said my purse would not count as my carry on so I guess I will bring a large purse lol

[nskjerven]

let me see

lowepro backpack (or like branded camera/laptop carrier)

flinching at the sight of swimming fish

fist full of signed cruise documents in hand

lanyard around neck

head on a swivel looking for other members

wearing crocs

anyone else with suggestions

well, a few of us are non stop talkers....:lmao: :lmao: and we might scream when we site another. :rotfl: :rotfl:

[nskjerven]

Call me Woody.

Woody

oh no, I'm calling you Woody73 (except I'm going to forget the number and use a different one each and every time I see you) walk away and be afraid :scared1:

[hawkaye19]

I've been trying to find the regulation for how many bags you can bring on board

I came across this on one of the cruise sites

"In general, cruise lines will not limit the amount of luggage you bring onboard though there may be limited storage space in your cabin for empty suitcases (most beds are designed to allow most suitcases to fit below). Additional storage space is available onboard."

[lillygator]

DCL has let you check more bags prior, they give out extra tags at the port.

[chip&dale&fun]

After I called IDS and got told no boxes I called Disney Cruise Lines to ask if anyone will take box shipments and they said sorry but no. Then they said only 2 bags and 1 carry on. I said wow but I am on the repo and she said well maybe bring really really big suit cases. She then said the kids count too so pack really big bags for them too. :rotfl:

Oh and she said my purse would not count as my carry on so I guess I will bring a large purse lol

Really, I was planning on taking a box aboard the ship - I could pack it in a duffle???

anyone have some kids they want to loan me so I can use their suitcases????

[gydell]

It is a problem, particularly if like me you don't do anything else formal at all.

I do have a black skirt that just about fits. It has a handkerchief hem with the points almost reaching my ankles and the short bits just under the knees. Would this do do you think? Trouble is I still can't find sparkly tops. I had hoped to get a dress or two for semi formal etc, but I look silly. If I have a shorter one on I look like a filled donut!!!:lmao:

It will be fine. On our last cruise there were several women that wore black pants or skirts with black shirts and then covered their shoulders with a sparly shawl or scarf. Looked great!

[Making_Memories]

Marr how did you find this out?

I called him and asked. He sounded kinda upset about it. Said all the boxes he gets now he has to refuse marked return to sender. Then I called Disney Cruise Lines and asked. They confirmed Coast Guard Regulations. 2 bags 1 carry on and your purse. No More then that.

I didn't ask but I wonder if they will refuse rolling coolers. I know the cruise papers say no coolers but they have always let people bring them anyway. I suppose if you do bring a cooler make it your carry on.

[Making_Memories]

I know what you mean about this catagory, Joseph!

Thankfully I still have two $100 gift certificates from Christmas, one for a ladies plus size shop and one for Westcor mall to cover any last minute clothing emergencies. I still have hopes that some of those 'snug' things in the back of the closet will make their way into the suitcase. (I've actually lost some weight since Friday...more activity really helps in that regard! :thumbsup2 )

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The clothes bill will be big but every year around June I buy the kids tons of summer clothes so I just assume the cruise clothes will be used after the cruise as well so I am not really spending more just sooner then usual.

[chip&dale&fun]

Coast Guard Regulations are stating 2 bags and one carry on per person! No shipping anything to port before the cruise. Do not ship to IDS they will refuse the package and ship it back to you. :sad1:

They are having to enforce these rules very strictly now.
2 suitcases
1 carry on
and that is all you can bring.........

So I am off to buy the damn biggest bags I can find I guess :confused3

This may be redundant but does the suitcase have to be a suitcase? Can the suitcase be something else, like a duffle (yes) or a box (perhaps?)

I will see if the actual Coast Guard regs are on-line...

Thanks for the heads-up...

[Making_Memories]

i thought it ended with an 's

karl

But see in my mind that would have led me to Neiman Marcus LOL

[nskjerven]

Coast Guard Regulations are stating 2 bags and one carry on per person! No shipping anything to port before the cruise. Do not ship to IDS they will refuse the package and ship it back to you. :sad1:

They are having to enforce these rules very strictly now.
2 suitcases
1 carry on
and that is all you can bring.........

So I am off to buy the damn biggest bags I can find I guess :confused3

Marr, there are 4 of you, are you telling me that 8 bags and 4 carry ons aren't enough :scared1:

[lillygator]

I called him and asked. He sounded kinda upset about it. Said all the boxes he gets now he has to refuse marked return to sender. Then I called Disney Cruise Lines and asked. They confirmed Coast Guard Regulations. 2 bags 1 carry on and your purse. No More then that.

I didn't ask but I wonder if they will refuse rolling coolers. I know the cruise papers say no coolers but they have always let people bring them anyway. I suppose if you do bring a cooler make it your carry on.

no no no..I am bringing a cooler...what about checked strollers? I have checked those before.
This is going to really get the boards going I bet!

[Making_Memories]

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

V, I'm thinking we need to be walking around with nametags the first entire week! I have one with my user name and real name that I plan to bring and wear embarkation day. What I'm most worried about is forgeting the names of the people I've ALREADY met! :scared1:

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OMG me too. Nan and I will be in Disneyland in a few days. If anyone wants me to pick them up a Disney name tag and get your name put on it let me know. I think I am gonna get one for me :lmao:

[nskjerven]

Marr how did you find this out?

in her first post, she mentioned she called and talked to Steve, whoever he is???

[Ginamarie]

It is Outback Steakhouse Aussie Cheese Fries with Ranch Dressing

Darn, I knew you were going to say that. I LOVE those cheese fries!

It is a problem, particularly if like me you don't do anything else formal at all.

I do have a black skirt that just about fits. It has a handkerchief hem with the points almost reaching my ankles and the short bits just under the knees. Would this do do you think? Trouble is I still can't find sparkly tops. I had hoped to get a dress or two for semi formal etc, but I look silly. If I have a shorter one on I look like a filled donut!!!:lmao:

The skirt sounds fine. You could probably pair it with a plain black top and not have to worry about something sparkly.

well, a few of us are non stop talkers....:lmao: :lmao: and we might scream when we site another. :rotfl: :rotfl:

So maybe some earplugs for our husbands would be helpful? :rotfl2:

Really, I was planning on taking a box aboard the ship - I could pack it in a duffle???

anyone have some kids they want to loan me so I can use their suitcases????

Nope, I'm already using my child's suitcase allowance!!!

[Making_Memories]

There's NO WAY I'll remember everyone's names!

Me either!

[Making_Memories]

let me see

lowepro backpack (or like branded camera/laptop carrier)

flinching at the sight of swimming fish

fist full of signed cruise documents in hand

lanyard around neck

head on a swivel looking for other members

wearing crocs

anyone else with suggestions

Lime green face paint?

[nskjerven]

Really, I was planning on taking a box aboard the ship - I could pack it in a duffle???

anyone have some kids they want to loan me so I can use their suitcases????

ya I've got 2, are you offering to babysit and pay for them too???:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[lillygator]

I posted in Shirley's helpful thread as she must not know about it yet.
Drat, oh well....may be better for me in the long run since that cabins are pretty darn small.

I would think the rolling cooler would count as a carry on.

[lillygator]

My girls suitcases are already being used....!

[nskjerven]

I'd love to stay and chat, but gotta get some work done. see ya later....

[Ginamarie]

no no no..I am bringing a cooler...what about checked strollers? I have checked those before.
This is going to really get the boards going I bet!

I could see them turning away boxes that people shipped to the pier, but I seriously doubt they'll stop people from taking all of their luggage onboard. What would people do with the stuff they couldn't take on the ship? They won't hold it at the pier--- too much of a liability keeping people's property.

For us, we can only take two checked bags and a carryon onto the plane anyway, so we'll meet the standards.

[tink1963]

I wonder if Shirley knows about this new shipping thing now? She usually updates her post when something new happens and since she is friends with the port guy I would have thought he would have called her.

I just posed the question to her on her "helpful tips thread"
So we will see what she says.

[lillygator]

I just posed the question to her on her "helpful tips thread"
So we will see what she says.

great minds think a like, me too!:thumbsup2

[lillygator]

oh I am tired today. John and I stayed up late, I made him watch the Bachelor...he was in hysterics!

[Making_Memories]

hahahahah, I like the little guy and depending on my name,(oh is mine the mom) I might like it instead of Nan too :lmao:

Sorry I couldn't wait up for you to get home, too tired.

Now, I'm waiting for coffee to brew then tackling the desk.

Dom is still talking about Wilson and how he is good at nintendo and has a turtle. He asked if we could take a bath and go there to play now. I told him not today and he said "but we go later ok mom". So cute he has a buddy he likes. He told me that I could talk with the little guys mom and he would play. He said you and her can speak and talk. Not quite sure where he picked up "speak" but it is the word of the day here. He asked when the phone rang earlier if I was going to speak to grandma and grandpa. I am just used to him saying talk.

Wilson when he talks is very animated and he has those little pauses in his speech. Dominic does the same exact thing. Too cute. I think it is very true Dominic calling Wilson the little guy. Wilson seems more like a little guy then a little boy. I can see him growing into a very cool laid back intellectual kinda guy. :)

I am still amazed by Molly saying "oh and it is going to be cut to HERE" then pointing to like her ear! OMG I know a good friend would be reassuring you but Nan are you dying? I was when Jacinda demanded a bob hairdo. I felt so bad when she cried but hey maybe it is something each girl needs to do once to see if she likes short hair or not. I am worried for her though! Jacinda does cuts hers every year but only to right below the shoulders and hers grows super fast. You will have to take before and after pictures and a picture of her holding her locks she cuts off. :hug:

[pjpoohbear]

Those who have not watched Bachelor yet, do not highlight.


If you give a guy underwear, shouldn't you at least stay awake for the rest of the party?

Pj

[seaulater]

WELL PEOPLE>>>>>>>>>BAD NEWS.....
I called to ask about sending the boxes I had been packing and was told that you can no longer send anything to this service. So shipping to your hotel is the ONLY option. I will be removing the info from shirley from the first post and then freak out about what the heck I am gonna do with all my crap. :scared1:

So 2 suit cases
1 carry on
and your purse is all you are allowed to bring...........

Well, that could be a problem, I was planning on shipping the scrapbook stuff (at least some of it) ahead of time. I guess I could send it anyway, what are they going to do, send it back? Probably not.......

Kinda like "only magnets on the doors". People are still taping stuff on the doors as of March 2nd.

[seaulater]

Coast Guard Regulations are stating 2 bags and one carry on per person! No shipping anything to port before the cruise. Do not ship to IDS they will refuse the package and ship it back to you. :sad1:

They are having to enforce these rules very strictly now.
2 suitcases
1 carry on
and that is all you can bring.........

So I am off to buy the damn biggest bags I can find I guess :confused3

Well, we could just get one big blue metal container and put everything in there and have delivered to the port and dropped. Will that count as 1? They didn't give a weight restriction, did they?

And if they don't notify all their passengers (let's see what we get in our cruise documents) what are they going to do when we all get to the port, especially those that don't know about the changes, refuse to take the luggage?:confused3

[lillygator]

OK - here is the scoop and first I want to say I am truly very sorry to give everyone this news.
I made numberous of phone calls and what has been posted is true. Reasons being that so many boxes, cartons etc were coming in and there was no way to check all items shipped so the coast Guard said NO MORE OF ANYTHING.
If you put water, sodas, liquor etc in carry ons or check ins and if it is found, it will be confiscated - now 2 suitcases and 1 carry on can be carried by each person which includes kids. You can no longer ship diapers, baby food etc. It has to be a carry on or check in.
Wish I would have had better news, but security has tighten down and getting harder, but it is in your best interest and safety that these steps were taken. To tell you how strong they have gotten, Norm and I now have to be double badged - one by the port and the second one by the US Government.
Always
Shirley


OMG, so no more checked stuff? OH NO!

[tink1963]

Here's Shirleys response to mine and V's question about this

OK - here is the scoop and first I want to say I am truly very sorry to give everyone this news.
I made numberous of phone calls and what has been posted is true. Reasons being that so many boxes, cartons etc were coming in and there was no way to check all items shipped so the coast Guard said NO MORE OF ANYTHING.
If you put water, sodas, liquor etc in carry ons or check ins and if it is found, it will be confiscated - now 2 suitcases and 1 carry on can be carried by each person which includes kids. You can no longer ship diapers, baby food etc. It has to be a carry on or check in.
Wish I would have had better news, but security has tighten down and getting harder, but it is in your best interest and safety that these steps were taken. To tell you how strong they have gotten, Norm and I now have to be double badged - one by the port and the second one by the US Government.
Always
Shirley
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[mishoe01]

let me see

lowepro backpack (or like branded camera/laptop carrier)

flinching at the sight of swimming fish

fist full of signed cruise documents in hand

lanyard around neck

head on a swivel looking for other members

wearing crocs

anyone else with suggestions

Very funny! :lmao: Also wearing something lime green.

[Making_Memories]

Marr did you post this on the main boards yet? This means we can't check a case of water then either.


nope just here and deleted the IDS infor from the first post on our thread. I was told he wishes people would not post his shipping info anymore as he has been refusing boxes for a while. He said he would accept boxes if he could but he will loose his license if he broke the law. He said these rules are made buy the Coast Guard and there is nothing to be done about it.

Disney may bend the rules and allow a case of water or wine on the ship but it is like in the airport where you may get a worker on a power trip or having a bad day and they honestly could refuse your extra stuff. I would think they would look the other way if it is water or adult drinks but who knows. My carry on may well be a rolling duffle with water in it and some snacks.

[seaulater]

Marr, there are 4 of you, are you telling me that 8 bags and 4 carry ons aren't enough :scared1:

Plus 4 purses and 4 camera bags :thumbsup2 Men and boys can carry purses too!

[Making_Memories]

What about my champagne and tiaras? How am I going to get them onboard?

Maybe Disney will not really enforce the limit on things such as water and champagne? At least I am hoping as I know a bunch of us are bringing these things.

[seaulater]

OK - here is the scoop and first I want to say I am truly very sorry to give everyone this news.
I made numberous of phone calls and what has been posted is true. Reasons being that so many boxes, cartons etc were coming in and there was no way to check all items shipped so the coast Guard said NO MORE OF ANYTHING.
If you put water, sodas, liquor etc in carry ons or check ins and if it is found, it will be confiscated - now 2 suitcases and 1 carry on can be carried by each person which includes kids. You can no longer ship diapers, baby food etc. It has to be a carry on or check in.
Wish I would have had better news, but security has tighten down and getting harder, but it is in your best interest and safety that these steps were taken. To tell you how strong they have gotten, Norm and I now have to be double badged - one by the port and the second one by the US Government.
Always
Shirley


OMG, so no more checked stuff? OH NO!


Bet the porters are gonna start picketing. There goes all their tips!

[lillygator]

well I wonder how come no DIS'er has posted that their box was shipped back? Well, I guess there could be people cruising who aren't DIS'ers.

[hawkaye19]

Men and boys can carry purses too!

Here in the Great White North...men do not carry purses :rolleyes1

Remember the old monty Python song

I'm a Lumberjack.....:rotfl2:

[seaulater]

OK - here is the scoop and first I want to say I am truly very sorry to give everyone this news.
I made numberous of phone calls and what has been posted is true. Reasons being that so many boxes, cartons etc were coming in and there was no way to check all items shipped so the coast Guard said NO MORE OF ANYTHING.
If you put water, sodas, liquor etc in carry ons or check ins and if it is found, it will be confiscated - now 2 suitcases and 1 carry on can be carried by each person which includes kids. You can no longer ship diapers, baby food etc. It has to be a carry on or check in.
Wish I would have had better news, but security has tighten down and getting harder, but it is in your best interest and safety that these steps were taken. To tell you how strong they have gotten, Norm and I now have to be double badged - one by the port and the second one by the US Government.
Always
Shirley


OMG, so no more checked stuff? OH NO!

I will now be the one in the terminal with all the layered clothing getting ready to get on the ship in order to reduce my luggage:

1. underclothes, layered for each day
2. swimsuit
3. sunglasses/hat
4. shorts/tops
5. pants
6. tropical outfit
7. pirate skirt and top
8. formal dress
9. lightweight jacket
10. and then a ship of thieves t-shirt on top

who else is joining me?:rotfl: :rotfl:

[LiserAnn]

Is anyone not doing any "extras" - so no spa, no excursions? I am thinking about our budget and it seems just to go crazy when you add those things on...anyone walk away from a cruise with no bill at all? This one will be tough as our ship board credit doesn't even cover our tips for 6! I used points for our hyatt stay the night before, points for the hertz rent-a-car for ride home...need to pay for transport to the port, and might splurge on a limo...but then think I should just save the money and do a van. But then I really like a limo.

With the spa, I really wanted to try both the Rasul and the Spa Villa for couples. With the excursions, I wanted the kids to do the Dolphins and Sub ride. Argg...I think I would give up my spa so the kids can do the tours, but then I think do they really need those excursions? Being on the ship is going to be such a great vacation in itself.

I figure $100 per kid for souvenirs, knick-knacks, etc. $50 per kid arcade.

How does this compare to some of you guys (if you feel comfortable sharing)? Am I spending more, less, about the same? Having a big family really takes its toll on vacations...

Lisa

I think we'll be set on this cruise. As on our last cruise I made a spreadsheet (I know, I'm anal...and I love excel-sick I am) of all our expenses, from hotels, rental cars, tips, souvies, excursions, spa, drinks, etc. We had an OBC and then I added to our shipboard account prior to sailing. We got off the ship with a $40 credit! So, this time I've done the same thing...and we have a great jump start with the DU OBC, disney visa rewards and then some gift awards DH got at work, we'll be boarding with $2K waiting for us. We still will have to add to that but not too much more. We'll also need some cash, but other than that we're all set. As for the boys they each have $50 in DD that they used birthday money for and we're not doing the arcade. I figure there's so much to keep them busy on the ship. But if they want to then they'll have to use their own money for that. They're bringing their game boys too, so I think they'll be good. We could hardly pry them out of the kids club last time. I just hate having to owe money after my vacation is over so I'm very meticulous about planning it beforehand.

[lillygator]

we can have four carry on's.....

[granmaz]

OK - here is the scoop and first I want to say I am truly very sorry to give everyone this news.
I made numberous of phone calls and what has been posted is true. Reasons being that so many boxes, cartons etc were coming in and there was no way to check all items shipped so the coast Guard said NO MORE OF ANYTHING.
If you put water, sodas, liquor etc in carry ons or check ins and if it is found, it will be confiscated - now 2 suitcases and 1 carry on can be carried by each person which includes kids. You can no longer ship diapers, baby food etc. It has to be a carry on or check in.
Wish I would have had better news, but security has tighten down and getting harder, but it is in your best interest and safety that these steps were taken. To tell you how strong they have gotten, Norm and I now have to be double badged - one by the port and the second one by the US Government.
Always
Shirley


OMG, so no more checked stuff? OH NO!

Well, that is bad news for you all who were going to ship boxes. We were going to bring a couple of bottles of wine in our carry on as we don't drink much but thought we would have a quiet drink.

I really think with ours being a 15 night cruise they should allow some boxes.

[Making_Memories]

yuck!

Bloomin' Onion and a Wallaby Darned please!


do you use dotti's weight loss zone for restaurant points? She has some good one on there.

Bloomin Onion
2,710 calories
203 g fat 194 g carbs
6,360 mg sodium

I just looked that up and will not admit to how many of those I have had! :scared1:

[Making_Memories]

I wonder if Shirley knows about this new shipping thing now? She usually updates her post when something new happens and since she is friends with the port guy I would have thought he would have called her.

He said he has called Disney several times and told them to not give out his info to anyone.

[Making_Memories]

That's okay for a bottle or two, but I'm talking about a case or two for the champagne girls tasting party. How do I get that much onboard in a suitcase??? Especially, without breaking.....and all the tiaras to go with it?

I called back and asked. I was told if you bring a case of wine that would count as your carry on. You can leave it boxed so they do not break but your carry on you are stuck carrying around until your room is ready. :confused3

[granmaz]

I will now be the one in the terminal with all the layered clothing getting ready to get on the ship in order to reduce my luggage:

1. underclothes, layered for each day
2. swimsuit
3. sunglasses/hat
4. shorts/tops
5. pants
6. tropical outfit
7. pirate skirt and top
8. formal dress
9. lightweight jacket
10. and then a ship of thieves t-shirt on top

who else is joining me?:rotfl: :rotfl:

And where are you going to hide the scrapbooking things?:eek:

Bloomin Onion
2,710 calories
203 g fat 194 g carbs
6,360 mg sodium

I just looked that up and will not admit to how many of those I have had! :scared1:

Over 1 day's calories in just one appertiser there!!!:scared1:

[cquick]

What about my champagne and tiaras? How am I going to get them onboard?

Yes, EllaEnchanted ( one of my favorite movies, by the way)

I planned to bring at least 6 bottles of champagne!

Oh, my. I sure hope we can buy liquor and bring it on at our first port of call after Castaway Cay!

[pjpoohbear]

nope just here and deleted the IDS infor from the first post on our thread. I was told he wishes people would not post his shipping info anymore as he has been refusing boxes for a while. He said he would accept boxes if he could but he will loose his license if he broke the law. He said these rules are made buy the Coast Guard and there is nothing to be done about it.

Disney may bend the rules and allow a case of water or wine on the ship but it is like in the airport where you may get a worker on a power trip or having a bad day and they honestly could refuse your extra stuff. I would think they would look the other way if it is water or adult drinks but who knows. My carry on may well be a rolling duffle with water in it and some snacks.


Please PM me and I will update the website. I will be home late tonight and might forget.

Pj

[CameronsDad]

I know what you mean about this catagory, Joseph!

Thankfully I still have two $100 gift certificates from Christmas, one for a ladies plus size shop and one for Westcor mall to cover any last minute clothing emergencies. I still have hopes that some of those 'snug' things in the back of the closet will make their way into the suitcase. (I've actually lost some weight since Friday...more activity really helps in that regard!

Good for you on the weight. I have to lose a few more pounds to fit back into my suit. I am performing my sister's wedding ceremony and it fits a little snug.

Joseph

[lillygator]

I called back and asked. I was told if you bring a case of wine that would count as your carry on. You can leave it boxed so they do not break but your carry on you are stuck carrying around until your room is ready. :confused3

so if you bring a case of water/wine...you have to lug it around or they will check it with checked luggage and count it as your carryon?

[gydell]

I will now be the one in the terminal with all the layered clothing getting ready to get on the ship in order to reduce my luggage:

1. underclothes, layered for each day
2. swimsuit
3. sunglasses/hat
4. shorts/tops
5. pants
6. tropical outfit
7. pirate skirt and top
8. formal dress
9. lightweight jacket
10. and then a ship of thieves t-shirt on top

who else is joining me?:rotfl: :rotfl:

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Making_Memories]

DCL has let you check more bags prior, they give out extra tags at the port.

Yup I did that before with my extra bags. They are all parroting a ready made script when I call 2 bags 1 carry on due to limited storage space in your stateroom and coast guard has set the rules not them, wish they could help but they can't. :confused3

I wonder if we all show up with a ton of stuff would they really wanna piss us off and try to deny our belongings? I bet not but I will take really big bags incase.

[cquick]

Well I went around town looking for something suitable for formal nights, and dresses in general. Well, how depressing. For one it is the wrong time of year. Secondly I must be a really strange shape as nothing I tried on looked good.:sad1:

Thinnk it might be Topsiders for me!!

:cloud9: Oh, no it won't! Just wear black pants, black strappy sandals, and a silky top with lots of jewelry, and you are plenty "formal" for anything!

:grouphug:

[Making_Memories]

I've been trying to find the regulation for how many bags you can bring on board

I came across this on one of the cruise sites

"In general, cruise lines will not limit the amount of luggage you bring onboard though there may be limited storage space in your cabin for empty suitcases (most beds are designed to allow most suitcases to fit below). Additional storage space is available onboard."

If you call DCL they will tell you they have a limit though.

[Making_Memories]

This may be redundant but does the suitcase have to be a suitcase? Can the suitcase be something else, like a duffle (yes) or a box (perhaps?)

I will see if the actual Coast Guard regs are on-line...

Thanks for the heads-up...


I suppose it would be 2 "bags" and a carry on. I think luggage would be a better word to use. Two pieces of luggage and a carry on.

[lillygator]

oh well...this should make it more interesting...wonder what else will change in the span of 53 days?

Who wants to bet on who get their docs first?

[LiserAnn]

Those who have not watched Bachelor yet, do not highlight.


If you give a guy underwear, shouldn't you at least stay awake for the rest of the party?

Pj

I thought it was tissue...just kidding, I figured it out when the other gal grabbed it. Interesting...isn't it?

[lillygator]

I will probably be last as I am in FL and always seem to be the tail end of the group!

[pjpoohbear]

There are going to be alot of kids carry booze into the terminal, sigh....


Pj

[Making_Memories]

Marr, there are 4 of you, are you telling me that 8 bags and 4 carry ons aren't enough :scared1:

Nanny Tiff gets her two for her though.

That leaves six for me. We have a ton of dinner clothes. At least two suitcases full of dresses. Then there is one just for shoes. Then our regular clothes.

I was going to ship pirate stuff and beach toys and baskets I was going to make for the kids. Plus all my fish extender gifts. They are heavy and in boxes!

I had thought we would have 6 cases 2 carry ons and then ship a bunch of boxes. Now that I cannot ship stuff I dunno what I will do. Six super huge bags but then the airlines will charge me the oversized luggage fee when I fly in and home.

[LiserAnn]

There are going to be alot of kids carry booze into the terminal, sigh....


Pj



:rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2:

[cquick]

Really, I was planning on taking a box aboard the ship - I could pack it in a duffle???

anyone have some kids they want to loan me so I can use their suitcases????

Yes, I think a rolling duffle is the answer. That is what we did last year. We also make sure each of the men in our family have a big backpack full of stuff, since they won't carry purses!

We don't have anyproblem dirinking the water, but we are kinda cheap and planned to bring mixers for our liquor. Oh, well, I just hope it's ok. Maybe I'd better have our neighbor wait until we are through security before he leaves us at the port.

[Kulkatt]

[QUOTE=lillygator;23869983]OK - here is the scoop and first I want to say I am truly very sorry to give everyone this news.
I made numberous of phone calls and what has been posted is true. Reasons being that so many boxes, cartons etc were coming in and there was no way to check all items shipped so the coast Guard said NO MORE OF ANYTHING.
If you put water, sodas, liquor etc in carry ons or check ins and if it is found, it will be confiscated - now 2 suitcases and 1 carry on can be carried by each person which includes kids. You can no longer ship diapers, baby food etc. It has to be a carry on or check in.
Wish I would have had better news, but security has tighten down and getting harder, but it is in your best interest and safety that these steps were taken. To tell you how strong they have gotten, Norm and I now have to be double badged - one by the port and the second one by the US Government.
Always
Shirley



No Alcohol??? Did I read correctly???!!!! Does this really mean we can't bring it on the ship?

[Making_Memories]

no no no..I am bringing a cooler...what about checked strollers? I have checked those before.
This is going to really get the boards going I bet!

He said please do not send anything and said people get really mad at him when the boxes get returned after being refused. Not his fault and he would accept them if he could.

[lillygator]

[QUOTE=lillygator;23869983]OK - here is the scoop and first I want to say I am truly very sorry to give everyone this news.
I made numberous of phone calls and what has been posted is true. Reasons being that so many boxes, cartons etc were coming in and there was no way to check all items shipped so the coast Guard said NO MORE OF ANYTHING.
If you put water, sodas, liquor etc in carry ons or check ins and if it is found, it will be confiscated - now 2 suitcases and 1 carry on can be carried by each person which includes kids. You can no longer ship diapers, baby food etc. It has to be a carry on or check in.
Wish I would have had better news, but security has tighten down and getting harder, but it is in your best interest and safety that these steps were taken. To tell you how strong they have gotten, Norm and I now have to be double badged - one by the port and the second one by the US Government.
Always
Shirley



No Alcohol??? Did I read correctly???!!!! Does this really mean we can't bring it on the ship?

Oh I didn't see that part??!!

[HollyTyler]

Have a great day all! I'm leaving work, headed to pick Tyler up from school, stopping at store for my mom's birthday card, then post office to mail it so she'll get it tomorrow, quick dinner somewhere on the way to Tyler's girlfriend Celes and her mom's house to color Easter eggs. We had plans to hang out, but since I'd forgotten we HAVE to do our eggs today, I asked if they want to do them with us. :thumbsup2

[gydell]

oh well...this should make it more interesting...wonder what else will change in the span of 53 days?

Who wants to bet on who get their docs first?

I can't even get a room much less documents!

[Making_Memories]

in her first post, she mentioned she called and talked to Steve, whoever he is???

The owner of this service is David Adams and the phone number to IDS is 1(321)799-9100

[cquick]

no no no..I am bringing a cooler...what about checked strollers? I have checked those before.
This is going to really get the boards going I bet!

Oh, I am sure a stroller would be not be considered your "carry-on" but maybe you could call it the baby's carry-on! :rotfl2:

[granmaz]

They really should have had a date further in the future to begin this. After all there are all the fishmail groups and their gifts, plus Linda's scrapbooking things.

[Making_Memories]

Well, that could be a problem, I was planning on shipping the scrapbook stuff (at least some of it) ahead of time. I guess I could send it anyway, what are they going to do, send it back? Probably not.......

Kinda like "only magnets on the doors". People are still taping stuff on the doors as of March 2nd.

He said they will return it by refusing the shipment. So don't mail it that would be a headache for you.

[lillygator]

now I am shaking in my boots...no carry on booze?

[Making_Memories]

OK - here is the scoop and first I want to say I am truly very sorry to give everyone this news.
I made numberous of phone calls and what has been posted is true. Reasons being that so many boxes, cartons etc were coming in and there was no way to check all items shipped so the coast Guard said NO MORE OF ANYTHING.
If you put water, sodas, liquor etc in carry ons or check ins and if it is found, it will be confiscated - now 2 suitcases and 1 carry on can be carried by each person which includes kids. You can no longer ship diapers, baby food etc. It has to be a carry on or check in.
Wish I would have had better news, but security has tighten down and getting harder, but it is in your best interest and safety that these steps were taken. To tell you how strong they have gotten, Norm and I now have to be double badged - one by the port and the second one by the US Government.
Always
Shirley


OMG, so no more checked stuff? OH NO!


Well DCL this morning said to me that a box of wine COULD be a carry on. So we shall see what happens at port I suppose. I wonder if they will enforce the no coolers rules now though?

[cquick]

I will now be the one in the terminal with all the layered clothing getting ready to get on the ship in order to reduce my luggage:

1. underclothes, layered for each day
2. swimsuit
3. sunglasses/hat
4. shorts/tops
5. pants
6. tropical outfit
7. pirate skirt and top
8. formal dress
9. lightweight jacket
10. and then a ship of thieves t-shirt on top

who else is joining me?:rotfl: :rotfl:
GREAT IDEA, then you can put all your champagne and beer and vodka in your suticases!

[mishoe01]

OK - here is the scoop and first I want to say I am truly very sorry to give everyone this news.
I made numberous of phone calls and what has been posted is true. Reasons being that so many boxes, cartons etc were coming in and there was no way to check all items shipped so the coast Guard said NO MORE OF ANYTHING.
If you put water, sodas, liquor etc in carry ons or check ins and if it is found, it will be confiscated - now 2 suitcases and 1 carry on can be carried by each person which includes kids. You can no longer ship diapers, baby food etc. It has to be a carry on or check in.
Wish I would have had better news, but security has tighten down and getting harder, but it is in your best interest and safety that these steps were taken. To tell you how strong they have gotten, Norm and I now have to be double badged - one by the port and the second one by the US Government.
Always
Shirley


OMG, so no more checked stuff? OH NO!

Can I just say.....C r a p !!!!!! I was planning to bring wine and other adult beverages w/ me!

[Making_Memories]

well I wonder how come no DIS'er has posted that their box was shipped back? Well, I guess there could be people cruising who aren't DIS'ers.

He said people have called him pissed about boxes coming back to them. I feel bad for that as it is not his fault at all.

[Making_Memories]

I will now be the one in the terminal with all the layered clothing getting ready to get on the ship in order to reduce my luggage:

1. underclothes, layered for each day
2. swimsuit
3. sunglasses/hat
4. shorts/tops
5. pants
6. tropical outfit
7. pirate skirt and top
8. formal dress
9. lightweight jacket
10. and then a ship of thieves t-shirt on top

who else is joining me?:rotfl: :rotfl:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[cquick]

I will probably be last as I am in FL and always seem to be the tail end of the group!


Yup, I think you are right, it seems like the northeasterners get theirs first!

[cquick]

There are going to be alot of kids carry booze into the terminal, sigh....


Pj


Good One! I hope they don't have to show ID's!!!!:dance3:

[granmaz]

Linda, you missed out your Mexican outfit!!:rotfl:

[Making_Memories]

Please PM me and I will update the website. I will be home late tonight and might forget.

Pj


I sent you a reminder PM :thumbsup2

[Making_Memories]

so if you bring a case of water/wine...you have to lug it around or they will check it with checked luggage and count it as your carryon?

Two reps made it sounds as if you are then stuck carrying it around with you until your room is ready. :confused3

[seaulater]

And where are you going to hide the scrapbooking things?:eek:

!

That's what I'll pack in the suitcases!

Guess my carry on for the airplane is gonna be really heavy. Is there a weight restriction for your carry-on? Cuz I bet I can get 70 pounds of paper and books into a carry on that will fit the restrictions on size wise.

[pjpoohbear]

Thanks Marr, I think I am going to put this on the welcome page. If there are changes in the future they will go there as well.

Pj

Ps. my fish group, if my e-mail inbox is filled at home...... lol.

[Making_Memories]

There are going to be alot of kids carry booze into the terminal, sigh....


Pj

:rotfl2:

[seaulater]

Yup I did that before with my extra bags. They are all parroting a ready made script when I call 2 bags 1 carry on due to limited storage space in your stateroom and coast guard has set the rules not them, wish they could help but they can't. :confused3

I wonder if we all show up with a ton of stuff would they really wanna piss us off and try to deny our belongings? I bet not but I will take really big bags incase.

Get out the cameras. I can see us all re-packing at the port curbside at 9:45 a.m. :scared1:

[seaulater]

If you call DCL they will tell you they have a limit though.

If I leave all my shoes at home and go barefoot for 16 days that will leave me some extra room in my luggage:cool1:

[granmaz]

Noel was going to be sending a whole box of shoes to the terminal.

[seaulater]

There are going to be alot of kids carry booze into the terminal, sigh....


Pj


Well, I haven't done that one, but on the 10 day Christmas Cruise for 2004, I think the one family from Florida (from the disboards, Jim maybe?) carried like 31 bottles of wine in their backpacks. Him, his wife and all his kids had backpacks with all the wine in them!

[chip&dale&fun]

Well DCL this morning said to me that a box of wine COULD be a carry on. So we shall see what happens at port I suppose. I wonder if they will enforce the no coolers rules now though?

I am hestitant to call to see what answer I get - we can carry on wine, but not put it in our luggage?

[luv2cruzsus]

It is Outback Steakhouse Aussie Cheese Fries with Ranch Dressing

I knew it!! That was going to be my guess - why? - BECAUSE IT'S MY FAVORITE THING THERE! Well, that and Sydney's Sinful Sundae!!

[lillygator]

Well, I haven't done that one, but on the 10 day Christmas Cruise for 2004, I think the one family from Florida (from the disboards, Jim maybe?) carried like 31 bottles of wine in their backpacks. Him, his wife and all his kids had backpacks with all the wine in them!

:laughing: that will be me! John is a pretty strong guy, and now that he has been working out a lot, there is no reason he can't be loaded down!:thumbsup2

[Tink rules]

Still can't believe this. Makes no sense at all but confirms that credit card companies will make up all kinds of rules to put in the little tiny fine print to try to swindle people out of money.

As if they didn't do this all along!!! :rotfl: It reminds me of the Amex card I got in college... all I wanted was the free umbrella they were giving away!!! :rotfl2:

Up here in chilly NorCal my heater is set at a toasty 72 all the time. I don't mind the bill as much as I mind the cold. :rotfl: I am a total WIMP!

Well, seeing as it was 24 last night... BUT.. I'm in shorts at least running around the house so that must mean that spring is indeed coming soon!!!

I am thinking about buying new bags, who had this sale going if you don't mind sharing?:flower3:

Marr.... Buy Lands End... can't kill them and if you do... they are guaranteed... period... I had them replace ones because the zipper failed (it was my girlfriends diaper bag I bought for her shower...)

Here's the link...

http://www.landsend.com/pp/24WheeledCheckthruLuggageSet~128976_-1.html?bcc=y&action=order_more&sku_0=::LAR&CM_MERCH=IDX_00005__0000000304&origin=index

Lisa,

This is the first cruise that we are going to spend some extra money. In the past, although they were only 4-night cruise, we only spent money on the tips and that was it.

This upcoming cruise is the first one where we're be spending money beyond the tips.
.

So that's why you're sticking around with me!!! It's those Fruity Fatty Boozy drinks I keep mentioning!!! :rotfl:

Hmmm ... Points?:rotfl:
.

You have GOT to be KIDDING!!!

I still check every once in awhile . . .

I bet this was posted as I was told to keep it down while reading HP - because "Donny" was singing "Puppy Love" on TV . . .

Ok... Where's the SWOONING smiley!!! :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc

I can heartily recommend the hot stone treatment! mmmmmm did that on the TA last year!

I got it!!! Can't wait!!! :yay:

[lillygator]

and the big Absolut bottle comes in plastic.....;) no breaking!

[seaulater]

Linda, you missed out your Mexican outfit!!:rotfl:

I'm sure that won't be the only thing I'll be forgetting.

Of course, we are all being told this and then we will get to the port and the porters will be wondering where all our luggage is.

I wonder if we can ask someone on a cruise before us to scope it out with the porters at the terminal and see what they can find out for us.

[Kulkatt]

now I am shaking in my boots...no carry on booze?

I noticed that you posted on the main site. Did you find anything out? I don't know if we can afford this cruise if we have to buy all of our drinks on board!!!:scared1:
Kathie

[chip&dale&fun]

So are you taking the plastic bottle in the carry on and see what happens???

I had hoped to pack the wine so I did not need to carry it with me in the carry-on - but pooh - now what to do.

I assume we will hear more before May...

[lillygator]

there used to be a porter who posted....I think his name was Bob....wonder if he will check in anytime soon?

[surf2di4]

No "s".

Just like how people add an "s" to Palo.

Woody
so its not merven's

[Making_Memories]

I am hestitant to call to see what answer I get - we can carry on wine, but not put it in our luggage?

I just called back WOW they must LOVE me huh

I was told the carry on which by the way they call a day bag for some reason can be up to 9x14x22 but really do you thing anyone will try to measure our bags? I don't think so.

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

....patiently waiting for pics from the DIS meet.....
Time to throw on my glad rags and meet Cheri for lunch!! Our own mini, mini meet! I wonder if we (the Sisters) will be able to talk her into sharing Claim Jumper's mondo chocolate cake for dessert? Whadda ya think? :thumbsup2

..later kids...

.

It was so much fun to get together with "the sisters!" However, I was a little disappointed in my red velvet cupcake--not very red and not very velvety. Next time I want what you guys had!

For you DSLR people -
Is it a waste to buy the 18-135mm? Am looking for my "daily" lens.
TIA!

Back when I was shooting film and used a Minolta, that size lens was about what I used. I thought it was perfect for daily use--not too bulky, but versatile.


Okay I hope this works! Here's the photos of my daughters and their cars!!! I will keep looking for a photo of me with them!!! (Can you tell I'm the photographer?:confused3 )

Very clever!

V. I enjoyed the pics of the birthday party, too!

[QUOTE=tink1963;23860683]Here are some of the pics from yesterday's Breakfast Meet.
Sorry about the size, but Photobucket changed the resize edit and is SO Slow

YOU ANIMALS! We can't let you go anywhere!!!:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl:

[Making_Memories]

I'm sure that won't be the only thing I'll be forgetting.

Of course, we are all being told this and then we will get to the port and the porters will be wondering where all our luggage is.

I wonder if we can ask someone on a cruise before us to scope it out with the porters at the terminal and see what they can find out for us.

Like I said I bet portside they wont really refuse a bag. Where in the heck would they expect us to put it. Plus many are doing WDW then the cruise then DL. So if you need extra bags they should allow it since you paid so dang much for the trip.

[surf2di4]

I love my hot stone treatment it's my favorite:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2



on embarkation day DCL is going to put all the GTY's in a room and let us fight for our room numbers:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
actually there will be 1 less room than people in gty, kinda like musical chairs. so there will be i group still in the real life boats LOL

[chip&dale&fun]

I just called back WOW they must LOVE me huh

I was told the carry on which by the way they call a day bag for some reason can be up to 9x14x22 but really do you thing anyone will try to measure our bags? I don't think so.

I have seen the carry-on coolers in the past and I have taken wine in my carry-on suitcase in the past. This was as of December 2007 - however.

We may need to wait for some returning cruisers to see what is happening.

Disney had told me in the past that they had the luggage restrictions - 2 bags per person, although the Carnival site has no such restrictions, I am looking for that Coast Guard requirement....

[pjpoohbear]

and the big Absolut bottle comes in plastic.....;) no breaking!


hmmm, vodka and coke with lime. I was thinking of picking up the 1 pint plastic bottle of a vodka and a rum maybe, that would be good for a couple of weeks on a ship. I hope we can still bring at least the plastic bottles.

Pj

[pjpoohbear]

I just called back WOW they must LOVE me huh

I was told the carry on which by the way they call a day bag for some reason can be up to 9x14x22 but really do you thing anyone will try to measure our bags? I don't think so.

I think this has to do with the xray machines that we will put our bags through at the doors.

Pj

[surf2di4]

5k, 5miles????
from the west edge of pasadena to the east edge of glendale is about 3 miles or about 5kilometers

sry thout ya were canadian eh!!

[tink1963]

I'm sure that won't be the only thing I'll be forgetting.

Of course, we are all being told this and then we will get to the port and the porters will be wondering where all our luggage is.

I wonder if we can ask someone on a cruise before us to scope it out with the porters at the terminal and see what they can find out for us.

This is what I'm waiting for. Feedback from those who go before us.

[Tink rules]

Nope. Imitrex makes my heart race bigtime, so I avoid anything in that family of drugs. I take preventive med twice a day, so I only get an actual migraine about once a week or 2 weeks. :thumbsup2 I'm just whiny when I actually get one. ;)

Holly did anyone mention Migralief? I haven't tried it because the Imitrex does really well for me and the Ins covers it from a car accident... but I've heard about the other too...

I can help with one..... www.eBay.com :thumbsup2

That's a good one!!!!

I almost forgot... where's my list of favorite searches??? :eek:

[Making_Memories]

I noticed that you posted on the main site. Did you find anything out? I don't know if we can afford this cruise if we have to buy all of our drinks on board!!!:scared1:
Kathie

Rep I talked to today said you could carry on booze but it had to be in my day bag.

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

Is anyone not doing any "extras" - so no spa, no excursions?
How does this compare to some of you guys (if you feel comfortable sharing)? Am I spending more, less, about the same? Having a big family really takes its toll on vacations...

Lisa

On my first Disney cruise, I had a broken foot so I couldn't swim, couldn't really walk anywhere (on crutches). I went to the spa almost every day! It was the only thing I could really do. On the 2 subsequent cruises I didn't go to the spa at all. Plus, there are so many other things to do on the ship (that are included) that appeal to me. I love the talks about the ship, the food classes, the guest speakers, etc. I really doubt I'll do the spa on this trip. I can do that at home, is the way I look at it. Maybe I'll try the rainforest room (I was talking w/Jackie about that yesterday), but that's probably all.

I am doing an excursion in each port, however. And I'm sure I'll want to buy the pins. But I don't really drink, so that saves me a lot of money! And I don't buy the photos from Shutters, although this time I probably will buy some of our group shots. I'll have $300 OBC plus my tutoring $$--I just remembered!:idea: :yay: So hey, maybe I will have a massage or 2 after all!

[Making_Memories]

I think this has to do with the xray machines that we will put our bags through at the doors.

Pj

Ahh ok that does make sense! :thumbsup2

[lillygator]

Rep I talked to today said you could carry on booze but it had to be in my day bag.

thank goodness! And to think they pull this now the cancellation window has passed!:lmao:

[seaulater]

Well, in looking at my Disney Cruise Line Vacation Booklet, you know in the back it does say in fine print "no more than 2 bags per person".

My guess is that this has nothing to do with the Coast Guard and that DCL has "scripted" a response for their CM's to say because the actual ship is tired of having the stateroom hosts haul hundreds of extra bags and boxes each cruise for everyone.

Carnival Cruise Line still has no limit on the number of bags you can bring on.

[Making_Memories]

I assume the luggage thing is like some of the TSA rules. They clamp down when the terror level goes up and then are more relaxed when it is level again.

Not being allowed to ship boxes is bad but I can buy big suitcases. i can't see them saying sorry you can come aboard but your clothes can't. :rotfl2:

I wanted to bring some wine and it will be a pain in the butt to have to lug it myself instead of shipping it though.

[seaulater]

I have seen the carry-on coolers in the past and I have taken wine in my carry-on suitcase in the past. This was as of December 2007 - however.

We may need to wait for some returning cruisers to see what is happening.

Disney had told me in the past that they had the luggage restrictions - 2 bags per person, although the Carnival site has no such restrictions, I am looking for that Coast Guard requirement....

I looked and haven't been able to find any Coast Guard requirement, maybe you will have better luck than I.

We did have a friend carry on a whole cooler of Champagne with ice for the TA cruise. When he went through security the cooler tipped while going through xray and there was ice and water all over the floor. Guess it was pretty funny. But he did get his champagne on board!

[lillygator]

Well, in looking at my Disney Cruise Line Vacation Booklet, you know in the back it does say in fine print "no more than 2 bags per person".

My guess is that this has nothing to do with the Coast Guard and that DCL has "scripted" a response for their CM's to say because the actual ship is tired of having the stateroom hosts haul hundreds of extra bags and boxes each cruise for everyone.

Carnival Cruise Line still has no limit on the number of bags you can bring on.

interesting, not that I know where to look but I couldn't find any updated Coast Guard things. Also, DCL is the only line that lets you bring booze, so maybe now they are trying to x that as well.

[seaulater]

Does this mean that they will restrict the number of bags we bring off the ship at the end of the cruise too? :confused3 :confused3 :confused3

Guess I won't be spending any money with the Art Auction at Sea, or in the shops for all that LE merchandise.

I just saved a TON of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$:lmao:

[Making_Memories]

Well, in looking at my Disney Cruise Line Vacation Booklet, you know in the back it does say in fine print "no more than 2 bags per person".

My guess is that this has nothing to do with the Coast Guard and that DCL has "scripted" a response for their CM's to say because the actual ship is tired of having the stateroom hosts haul hundreds of extra bags and boxes each cruise for everyone.

Carnival Cruise Line still has no limit on the number of bags you can bring on.

Both DCL and the guy from IDS said it was Coast Guard Rules. Something about stateroom safety I think. Maybe Dissers bring so much luggage they are afraid we would trip over it in a emergency and not be able to evacuate? That is why planes require 1 carry on and want bags overhead or under seats, so you can get out faster.

[Tink rules]

on embarkation day DCL is going to put all the GTY's in a room and let us fight for our room numbers:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

They're putting our names in a hat and pulling them!!!

WELL PEOPLE>>>>>>>>>BAD NEWS.....
I called to ask about sending the boxes I had been packing and was told that you can no longer send anything to this service. So shipping to your hotel is the ONLY option. I will be removing the info from shirley from the first post and then freak out about what the heck I am gonna do with all my crap. :scared1:

So 2 suit cases
1 carry on
and your purse is all you are allowed to bring...........

Coast Guard Regulations are stating 2 bags and one carry on per person! No shipping anything to port before the cruise. Do not ship to IDS they will refuse the package and ship it back to you. :sad1:

They are having to enforce these rules very strictly now.
2 suitcases
1 carry on
and that is all you can bring.........

So I am off to buy the damn biggest bags I can find I guess :confused3



What about my champagne and tiaras? How am I going to get them onboard?

Can someone who has cruise before (not me obviously) call DCL and confirm??? I don't know what to ask since I haven't done this before...

Thanks!!!

[Making_Memories]

They're putting our names in a hat and pulling them!!!







Can someone who has cruise before (not me obviously) call DCL and confirm??? I don't know what to ask since I haven't done this before...

Thanks!!!

I did call DCL many times LOL.
NO shipping boxes.
They did say booze was ok though.

[tigger137]

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

V, I'm thinking we need to be walking around with nametags the first entire week! I have one with my user name and real name that I plan to bring and wear embarkation day. What I'm most worried about is forgeting the names of the people I've ALREADY met! :scared1:

.

I hope that doesn't happen to me. I've only met Monica! :rotfl:

[lillygator]

as usual different CM's are telling it differently. Hopefully some upcoming cruisers will post how they fare....!

[tigger137]

7 weeks today and we will be in the air somewhere over the Atlantic!!:banana: I make that 47 days!!!:yay:

And we'll be in the Radisson at Manchester Airport, waiting for you to send that 747 back across the Atlantic to pick us up!
:cool1:

[gydell]

If they are putting our names in a hat and pulling for rooms then I wish they would hurry up and do it!

[chip&dale&fun]

I did call DCL many times LOL.
NO shipping boxes.
They did say booze was ok though.

Ahh,,,,,stopping at the post that I like...:lmao:

[granmaz]

And we'll be in the Radisson at Manchester Airport, waiting for you to send that 747 back across the Atlantic to pick us up!
:cool1:


Woohoo!!!:yay: :banana: :yay:

[chip&dale&fun]

Both DCL and the guy from IDS said it was Coast Guard Rules. Something about stateroom safety I think. Maybe Dissers bring so much luggage they are afraid we would trip over it in a emergency and not be able to evacuate? That is why planes require 1 carry on and want bags overhead or under seats, so you can get out faster.

Now stateroom safety I can appreciate - esp. with the potential for fires on board.

And speaking of fires, it was soon after the last cruise ship fire we cruised. We had read about bringing clothes lines and pins to hang stuff up in the verandah - so we did - all our wetsuits, BC dive gear etc.

There was a polite note on the bed - not to hang things on the verhandah.

Not a problem we complied.

Now the funny part - also no cigar smoking in the verhandah - HUH - do those two things relate?

And a note that we could hang things in our shower on that little string....OK I appreciate a generic note and the string is fine for swim suits, towels etc, but not dive gear - CRASH......

[scottishwee35]

I'm Back!!!! :cool1:
Mexico was pretty good....did lots of :beach: and :boat: and party: occasionally too much :drinking1 which made me quite :sick: and did no :surfweb: so I am waaaay too far behind to even imagine.

One thing I noticed...for those of you still looking for mexico outfits, just wait until you get to port in Acap. The markets there have great outfits, we picked up 2 dresses for the girls for 10.00 total! They aren't super great quality but they will work for the party. Scott got a shirt there for 10.00 as well. Just a thought...one less to thing to remember to pack!



Hi

Glad to heard that you had a good times. Thank for your information about Mexico outfits.

tink1963
About photos,

These looked great, seem everybody look happy:)

Great pics of the Dis meet. I love getting to see everyone - it will make the time on the ship that much easier. I keep trying to match names to faces because I am HORRIBLE with remembering that. Just horrible. So these pics help me.

Yes, true that what I am going to saying that. Let you know that I got a new camera and cannot believe it is tiny, fine for hangbag and pocket!!


Thought about you yesterday when the Pipes and Drum Corps were playing at the Irish Festival - they were playing Scotland the Brave!!!! I remarked to Sam that they had the wrong country - a lady next to me said, why don't you think they are Irish - um, as hubby and I stared at each other - well, they are playing Scotland the Brave - she disappeared into the crowd....

Oh :shamrock: :charac2: I wonder if Irish people there :lmao: Hee hee wrong country I am laughing:lmao: Oh well, Flower of Scotland is my favourite. When I was drunk, I always singing the Flower of Scotland :rolleyes1


It was a fun event, very local, with the big celebration raising funds for kids cancer.....

Sound fun, :thumbsup2

Hmmm ... Points?:rotfl:

:rotfl2:

Ian, many thank for let us know about disney patch


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We had lots of fun at the St. Patricks Day Parade and event yesterday - lots of local cheer - a few Smithwick's - passed on the fish and chips, caught a "gold" necklace as the float passed by, was gieven a few Heiniken necklaces (they aren't Irish??) exchanged stories - watched the folks having thie heads shaved for kids cancer, made a small donation, watched to the beach to see the waves......Fun...

Sound fun, I wish I be there to see it.

I still check every once in awhile . . .

I bet this was posted as I was told to keep it down while reading HP - because "Donny" was singing "Puppy Love" on TV . . .

My first record was Puppy Love then later I broke it:sad: :rotfl2:

Spooky! That's where I found the hat for Keith.
And we very nearly didn't go there because we're not that keen on it.

Oh no, please don't tell me that you go to MGM for hat only?? Oh I love MGM, very tempt to go there before our Cruise but :sad2: Never mind another time!!

Today, I alter two dresses:thumbsup2 One light dress is easy to alter but dark blue was difficult so I took it to old sewing classes and got help.

Olivia love the light blue dress!!

Scottishwee35

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

thanks Connie! Is everyone ok with plastic leis?

I never question a gift! Sounds fine to me!

[edna mode]

agreed. I know I joke about drinking like a fish, and I admit I do this even on board, (with my one or two drinks a day) but I don't want to offend. Is Jon sensitive to this?


Absolutely Not sensitive! If I could find my post to Woody, I'd repost it here. Although some recovering alcoholics are very sensitive. But they're not as "out in the open" as Jonathan is. Drink openly and talk about it openly - he'll tell you anything. And you'll be shocked when he describes himself... because you'd never guess it now. He has a huge sense of humor, so don't worry about it around him, he'll take care of him.

[Mom323]

Afternoon all, this should be interesting. I had my eye exam, and my eyes are dilated. I am trying to read and type, while everything is fuzzy. I'm back on page 213. See you soon. :goodvibes

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

Has anyone thought about the size of a 12"x12"x6" box. That is 1/2 a cubic ft., I don't think you could get 20# in it if you packed it with rocks. A box that size would handle 1 pair of crocs in a small size.:scared1: Sure hope those dimensions are incorrect.

Doug

I wonder if by "record storage box" they mean those banker's boxes that you buy and put together? That size is a little more realistic.

[Kulkatt]

Rep I talked to today said you could carry on booze but it had to be in my day bag.

Thank you so much!

[Making_Memories]

as usual different CM's are telling it differently. Hopefully some upcoming cruisers will post how they fare....!

I called and asked for a supervisor and said ok I am on the repo and need to bring LOTS of bags due to WDW and DCL so what do I do. She said they would most likely turn a blind eye to extra checked luggage but only one carry one per person. She said booze is fine as long as it is the carry on. The luggage thing is a rule she said but it is hard to enforce cold turkey kinda thing so they have been saying two bags but will not leave me at port for having a third bag.

She did say however IDS has really cut off their shipping services. :sad1: She said some CMs may not be aware of it and quoting wrong info but it is indeed true.

Which is why I will have extra bags.

[Mom323]

So, I've been thinking about how to customize my fish extender.

I found a literal universe of iron on patches on Amazon!

I thought I would share it with you guys because I never knew they were available on Amazon.

I'm now having trouble deciding what to get!

Click Here for the all the patches (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_a/102-8024915-6156951?url=search-alias%3Dapparel&field-keywords=disney+patches&x=0&y=0)


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What a great idea!!! I never thought of iron ons. :thumbsup2

[Mom323]

Why has no one shared that these exsist?

Cupid Corn (http://jellybelly.com/Cultures/en-US/Shop/CandyDetails.htm?CS_ProductID=1098381&CS_Category=Belly-Flops-and-Hodgepodge&CS_Catalog=B2C&MSCSProfile=2B46F2608C8456A33805271318CF14650EFE4F 158B8453F1B6630F345870763190DF190D0B0474CC480ECC3B 03685202AA6267FE4DBF0D2C29F0E6EBC390345CA11E8E6FB2 936F0C114F3966A9F4FEFEDF4CA14C735FEC484B64E0CA8909 ECD680DB9CAC49B00B33F67686AA8C78E95E3F65E7E86FD528 89D954A523EBD6B3A5&UserPref=CurrencyCode%5EUSDen-US%7Cculture%5Een-US) http://jellybelly.com/NR/rdonlyres/F3E93CF7-9ECB-428A-B480-1B31A9E4A480/0/98381.jpg

I love their jelly beans, cranberry was my favorite. :sad1:

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

Well, I have to be honest, we saved a certain amount for the last year and will be putting it on the room when we board. We have always spent over $2,000 just the two of us!! Mostly on spa and alcohol!! Embarassing, I know. But when we go on these trips, we don't want to worry about anything, just get what we want, when we want it. So normally it's on the cc and we have that bill at the end. So that's why we went a different route this time and saved the money. We won't have a bill and might even have some left! But if we don't, that's okay too. It is easier to do that when it's just the two of us.

And a group of one is cheaper still!;)



We've decided to cook dinner for Peg and DBil on Friday night, and are having trouble with a menu. As I haven't been cooking much, there aren't a lot of supplies on hand. Told Dianne, if I have to buy five different spices....pick another receipe! Any suggestions for a fairly uncomplicated company dinner? Nothing involving soy or terri-ickiey, no peas, nothing requiring a food processor or outdoor grill.

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I like to do pasta with sauce and some sauteed veggies--I got some great bottled sauce at Fresh N Easy, have you shopped there? I love it!

The other night I used a bottle of their sauce, and additional can of tomato chunks, and some fresh spinach that I sauteed in olive oil and garlic. Mixed it all together and served over some fancy schmancy pasta I got at Trader Joe's.

[tigger137]

I've been trying to find the regulation for how many bags you can bring on board

I came across this on one of the cruise sites

"In general, cruise lines will not limit the amount of luggage you bring onboard though there may be limited storage space in your cabin for empty suitcases (most beds are designed to allow most suitcases to fit below). Additional storage space is available onboard."

I did post about this when the subject arose before. In DCL's Terms & Conditions it states clearly:

"Each Guest may bring aboard the ship a reasonable amount of clothing and personal effects without charge, not to exceed two bags per person."

[Making_Memories]

I did post about this when the subject arose before. In DCL's Terms & Conditions it states clearly:

"Each Guest may bring aboard the ship a reasonable amount of clothing and personal effects without charge, not to exceed two bags per person."

That never bothered me since I could ship boxes though. Now with no boxes 2 seems too few lol.

[EllaEnchanted]

Here's Shirleys response to mine and V's question about this

OK - here is the scoop and first I want to say I am truly very sorry to give everyone this news.
I made numberous of phone calls and what has been posted is true. Reasons being that so many boxes, cartons etc were coming in and there was no way to check all items shipped so the coast Guard said NO MORE OF ANYTHING.
If you put water, sodas, liquor etc in carry ons or check ins and if it is found, it will be confiscated - now 2 suitcases and 1 carry on can be carried by each person which includes kids. You can no longer ship diapers, baby food etc. It has to be a carry on or check in.
Wish I would have had better news, but security has tighten down and getting harder, but it is in your best interest and safety that these steps were taken. To tell you how strong they have gotten, Norm and I now have to be double badged - one by the port and the second one by the US Government.
Always
Shirley
__________________


I hate to say it but this means no champagne girls......there's no way to get the champagne on the boat. If I try to pack it in a suitcase, it will be confiscated. Sorry Ladies, but I just don't see any way that we can make it happen. Any thoughts.

[cquick]

So are you taking the plastic bottle in the carry on and see what happens???

I had hoped to pack the wine so I did not need to carry it with me in the carry-on - but pooh - now what to do.

I assume we will hear more before May...

Ok, I hope nobody is too much of a wine snob (that includes you Californiians:) ) On the TA I brought 2 boxes of wine, YES, I SAID BOXES. I like Pinot Noir and Corbet Canyon has it a box. They are unbreakable and will fit nicely in a backpack or roll on carry on suitcase.

They didn't last ALL cruise, but when I got to Rome I got more, and then again in Croatia, Italy, France, Sicily.....un,,,,, well, that's enough of that!

[tigger137]

And if they don't notify all their passengers (let's see what we get in our cruise documents) what are they going to do when we all get to the port, especially those that don't know about the changes, refuse to take the luggage?:confused3

It isn't a change.
The T&Cs for our cruises in May 2006 and April 2007 both stated only 2 bags per person.

From what others have said, it would seem that DCL haven't previously enforced this limit. Perhaps they are now going to start doing so.

[Making_Memories]

I hate to say it but this means no champagne girls......there's no way to get the champagne on the boat. If I try to pack it in a suitcase, it will be confiscated. Sorry Ladies, but I just don't see any way that we can make it happen. Any thoughts.

that is not what DCL said though. They state booze is fine but must be carried on.

[cquick]

actually there will be 1 less room than people in gty, kinda like musical chairs. so there will be i group still in the real life boats LOL

Don't worry, our DS, Mike is still GTY....I think he SHOULD sleep in the lifeboats! Last time on the TA, he had an inside stateroom all to himself and he could stay up all night and sleep all day. We hardly ever saw him. I looked back at our photo's and really not too many of the whole family together! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[tigger137]

Here in the Great White North...men do not carry purses :rolleyes1

Remember the old monty Python song

I'm a Lumberjack.....:rotfl2:

Yes, I remember it. Especially the bit about dressing in women's clothing ...... :rotfl2:

[nskjerven]

Dom is still talking about Wilson and how he is good at nintendo and has a turtle. He asked if we could take a bath and go there to play now. I told him not today and he said "but we go later ok mom". So cute he has a buddy he likes. He told me that I could talk with the little guys mom and he would play. He said you and her can speak and talk. Not quite sure where he picked up "speak" but it is the word of the day here. He asked when the phone rang earlier if I was going to speak to grandma and grandpa. I am just used to him saying talk.

Wilson when he talks is very animated and he has those little pauses in his speech. Dominic does the same exact thing. Too cute. I think it is very true Dominic calling Wilson the little guy. Wilson seems more like a little guy then a little boy. I can see him growing into a very cool laid back intellectual kinda guy. :)

I am still amazed by Molly saying "oh and it is going to be cut to HERE" then pointing to like her ear! OMG I know a good friend would be reassuring you but Nan are you dying? I was when Jacinda demanded a bob hairdo. I felt so bad when she cried but hey maybe it is something each girl needs to do once to see if she likes short hair or not. I am worried for her though! Jacinda does cuts hers every year but only to right below the shoulders and hers grows super fast. You will have to take before and after pictures and a picture of her holding her locks she cuts off. :hug:

I love the relationship that our boys are developing. Yes, I've always said Wilson was born a little old man.

I'm FREAKING OUT OVER HER HAIR. I was just thinking what kind of bribe I could offer to get her to not do it. ANYTHING!!!!! But I know it's not the right attitude, but she is my little girl and I just don't want her to suffer when it's gone. And I know my daughter she will be heart broken for a moment, those tears that you can save them from shouldn't you????

:sad2:

[cquick]

What type of champagne are you planning? I can bring some, another person can bring some, Just let us know the different types, brands, etc. I have a light up tiara, all it needs is new batteries. princess:


When is the tasting, sipping, drinnking party? What about buying some in Aruba?

[Mom323]

Okay, so we are allowed one carry on each and two checked bags each.

So how is everyone going to get their fish extender stuff to the port?

[nskjerven]

Here's Shirleys response to mine and V's question about this

OK - here is the scoop and first I want to say I am truly very sorry to give everyone this news.
I made numberous of phone calls and what has been posted is true. Reasons being that so many boxes, cartons etc were coming in and there was no way to check all items shipped so the coast Guard said NO MORE OF ANYTHING.
If you put water, sodas, liquor etc in carry ons or check ins and if it is found, it will be confiscated - now 2 suitcases and 1 carry on can be carried by each person which includes kids. You can no longer ship diapers, baby food etc. It has to be a carry on or check in.
Wish I would have had better news, but security has tighten down and getting harder, but it is in your best interest and safety that these steps were taken. To tell you how strong they have gotten, Norm and I now have to be double badged - one by the port and the second one by the US Government.
Always
Shirley
__________________


Better safe than sorry. It's easy to think that a box with a problem can be shipped and loaded and cause all of us problems if it came from someone wanting to cause harm. I think we just need to readjust our thoughts of living in a perfect harmfree world. :sad2:

[EllaEnchanted]

I called back and asked. I was told if you bring a case of wine that would count as your carry on. You can leave it boxed so they do not break but your carry on you are stuck carrying around until your room is ready. :confused3

There's no way I'm physically carrying a case of champagne around with me all day as my carry on and then where do I put the things I need to carry on like my meds. It's just not going to happen.

[seaulater]

I called and asked for a supervisor and said ok I am on the repo and need to bring LOTS of bags due to WDW and DCL so what do I do. She said they would most likely turn a blind eye to extra checked luggage but only one carry one per person. She said booze is fine as long as it is the carry on. The luggage thing is a rule she said but it is hard to enforce cold turkey kinda thing so they have been saying two bags but will not leave me at port for having a third bag.

She did say however IDS has really cut off their shipping services. :sad1: She said some CMs may not be aware of it and quoting wrong info but it is indeed true.

Which is why I will have extra bags.


I agree that they will turn a blind eye on the checked bags. When Porter Bob shows up at the gate to unlock I really don't think he is going to take the time to figure out whose bags are whose when there are already 50 bags there and people milling all around. He just wants the TIP MONEY!!!!!

[tigger137]

Oh no, please don't tell me that you go to MGM for hat only?? Oh I love MGM, very tempt to go there before our Cruise but :sad2: Never mind another time!!

Today, I alter two dresses:thumbsup2 One light dress is easy to alter but dark blue was difficult so I took it to old sewing classes and got help.

Olivia love the light blue dress!!

Scottishwee35

No, it just happened to be where we saw the hat. We'd already looked in the other 3 parks and various hotel shops but hadn't seen anything like what you wanted. Then towards the end of the week we went to MGM (sorry, Hollywood Studios!) and there they were. :)

[MrsMork]

I just spoke with DCL (Joshua who checked with his supervisor) and was told there has been no change that they know of as far as what can be carried on and how many bags they will check for you. I was told they still will have tags that the porters can put on extra bags. I specifically asked about carryon. I explained that DH has a camera bag, a cpap bag, a laptop, and that DCL recommends bringing a change of clothes, meds, and anything else we might need for the day in a day bag. I was told it would be FINE for him to have all 4 of these things with him. I think the shipping is the only thing that has changed. I may call again in a couple of days and see if I get the same answer. Guess after the next couple of cruises leave we will know for sure.

[gydell]

For everyone fretting over the 2 bag limit - may I once again suggest the Big Rig 30 by Eagle Creek with the packing cubes. I am NOT a size 6 but I can get 14 capri outfits, 4 bathing suits, undies with a couple of extras, 3 pjs, 3 prs of shoes, a jacket, and toiletries in 1 bag. Since I have 2 then the bag allowance should be no problem.

[seaulater]

There's no way I'm physically carrying a case of champagne around with me all day as my carry on and then where do I put the things I need to carry on like my meds. It's just not going to happen.

When everyone gets to the port, once inside the DCL terminal, we can take over the very front where all the seats are. Since I'll be stationed there until we board the ship, I'm more than happy to have everyone's stuff like that behind me. I think Kelly will be there also handing out lanyards. If needed we could get some "crime tape" and have our own little storage area.

I figure we just need to be flexible!

(and you can go to your stateroom at 1:30 p.m. so no need to schlep around all day long).

Also, I have been known to run down to my stateroom and go under the barrier and I just say "hi" to my stateroom host who is finishing my room and ask if it is okay if I just dump my carry on in the stateroom. He/she always says yes and I just pop it right into the closet. I always go by myself and my family heads to lunch and then I meet them up there. I do it "really quick", and I am in and out in a flash.

[Mom323]

Has anyone gotten their 2008 dcl passporter yet??? can you tell i am anxious?

Not yet. Has anyone received an email that it has been shipped?

[Mom323]

For everyone fretting over the 2 bag limit - may I once again suggest the Big Rig 30 by Eagle Creek with the packing cubes. I am NOT a size 6 but I can get 14 capri outfits, 4 bathing suits, undies with a couple of extras, 3 pjs, 3 prs of shoes, a jacket, and toiletries in 1 bag. Since I have 2 then the bag allowance should be no problem.

Sounds great, but fully packed is it under the airline regs for weight?:)

[gydell]

For carry on you can use a rolling cooler(should hold a case of whatever) and a very large purse(such as a small duffle).

[seaulater]

I just spoke with DCL (Joshua who checked with his supervisor) and was told there has been no change that they know of as far as what can be carried on and how many bags they will check for you. I was told they still will have tags that the porters can put on extra bags. I specifically asked about carryon. I explained that DH has a camera bag, a cpap bag, a laptop, and that DCL recommends bringing a change of clothes, meds, and anything else we might need for the day in a day bag. I was told it would be FINE for him to have all 4 of these things with him. I think the shipping is the only thing that has changed. I may call again in a couple of days and see if I get the same answer. Guess after the next couple of cruises leave we will know for sure.

I agree. I think we just need to stop calling them because we are going to keep getting 10 different answers. And the more we call, then the more they are going to be talking about it at DCL.

Just plan on carrying everything or checking it at the port and just don't ship any boxes ahead of time. I think we will all be fine then.

And, for anyone that is not using some of their pre-printed luggage tags, you could probably score something with them and use their unused ones. Even though your luggage may end up in the wrong room, it will be on the ship and you can go pick it up once it is delivered if there is some strict rule enforced about 2 per person, even though I don't believe that will be the case. Usually families travelling with small children (4 members) will not check 8 suitcases in at the port.

[gydell]

Sounds great, but fully packed is it under the airline regs for weight?:)

It's under the 50lb limit. Don't know about the lesser amounts. It usually weighs about 42 - 46lbs.

[Mom323]

It's under the 50lb limit. Don't know about the lesser amounts. It usually weighs about 42 - 46lbs.

Thanks!!! I'm definately going to check this out. It will probably be good for DD's trip to Utah as well. :thumbsup2

[Ginamarie]

Seriously guys, I think we'll be FINE. This is the same policy DCL had for our last cruise, and it's not strictly enforced. We had more than one carryon per person and there was no issue. I'm sure if you have three bags to check per person it's not going to be an issue. The only thing that's changed is that they don't want boxes shipped to the pier- which stinks, but what are you going to do!

[granmaz]

I see the main problems are going to be the fishmail gifts, which could be bulky and/or heavy, Champagne for 40 girls and scrapbooking supplies.

[HollyTyler]

Holly did anyone mention Migralief? I haven't tried it because the Imitrex does really well for me and the Ins covers it from a car accident... but I've heard about the other too...
I hadn't heard of that one. Thanks! I'll try to remember to ask next time I go. :thumbsup2

[nskjerven]

oh well...this should make it more interesting...wonder what else will change in the span of 53 days?

Who wants to bet on who get their docs first?

that might be a fun pool. What does the winner get???

[HollyTyler]

Done boiling eggs, now off to Tyler's girlfriend's house. On the way home today, he told me she told him she loves him. Uh oh! :rotfl: Her mom already told me she doesn't like her referring to Tyler as "boyfriend". :rolleyes:

[Making_Memories]

I agree that they will turn a blind eye on the checked bags. When Porter Bob shows up at the gate to unlock I really don't think he is going to take the time to figure out whose bags are whose when there are already 50 bags there and people milling all around. He just wants the TIP MONEY!!!!!

Exactly and I am more then willing to tip and bribe to get an extra bag or two on the ship.

[HollyTyler]

Forgot to mention earlier and I just posted it but that post got lost, so sorry if it appears later, but great pics of the DIS meet! Nice to see everybody's smiling faces! :)

[mishoe01]

I called back and asked. I was told if you bring a case of wine that would count as your carry on. You can leave it boxed so they do not break but your carry on you are stuck carrying around until your room is ready. :confused3

I may do that....yes it will be a pain to carry that around, but if it's one of the boxes w/ handles it won't be soooooooo bad. Do we also get 1 personal item like on planes?? If we do - then the backpack would count as the personal item.

[nskjerven]

If I leave all my shoes at home and go barefoot for 16 days that will leave me some extra room in my luggage:cool1:

That concept opens up mutliple suitcases for V and Lisa(calmom):rotfl2:

[EllaEnchanted]

that is not what DCL said though. They state booze is fine but must be carried on.

I can't carry on 2 cases of champagne and even if I could, where do I put my regular carry on things?

[Making_Memories]

I just spoke with DCL (Joshua who checked with his supervisor) and was told there has been no change that they know of as far as what can be carried on and how many bags they will check for you. I was told they still will have tags that the porters can put on extra bags. I specifically asked about carryon. I explained that DH has a camera bag, a cpap bag, a laptop, and that DCL recommends bringing a change of clothes, meds, and anything else we might need for the day in a day bag. I was told it would be FINE for him to have all 4 of these things with him. I think the shipping is the only thing that has changed. I may call again in a couple of days and see if I get the same answer. Guess after the next couple of cruises leave we will know for sure.

The thing is their paperwork has always said 2 bags. So no it has not changed just maybe they try to enforce it now.

The bags do not really bother me it is not being able to ship items. Nobody really wants to lug cases of wine around. OR all the beach toys and pirate stuff. Oh well times do change and I will adjust.

[Making_Memories]

I love the relationship that our boys are developing. Yes, I've always said Wilson was born a little old man.

I'm FREAKING OUT OVER HER HAIR. I was just thinking what kind of bribe I could offer to get her to not do it. ANYTHING!!!!! But I know it's not the right attitude, but she is my little girl and I just don't want her to suffer when it's gone. And I know my daughter she will be heart broken for a moment, those tears that you can save them from shouldn't you????

:sad2: I think I was a little more ok with Jacinda cutting hers when she was little as it would grow back and she would be ok. I think if she did it so short now she would be very upset. Molly seems so grown up and determined to do this though. I suppose it will be a learning moment for her and you. :hug:

[Making_Memories]

Okay, so we are allowed one carry on each and two checked bags each.

So how is everyone going to get their fish extender stuff to the port?

That is why my bags will be dang heavy and large too. :)

[mishoe01]

Yes, EllaEnchanted ( one of my favorite movies, by the way)

I planned to bring at least 6 bottles of champagne!

Oh, my. I sure hope we can buy liquor and bring it on at our first port of call after Castaway Cay!

Good ? - does anyone know the answer to this?? I'd be willing to not bring onboard if I can carry stuff on from Aruba.

[nskjerven]

from the west edge of pasadena to the east edge of glendale is about 3 miles or about 5kilometers

sry thout ya were canadian eh!!

I'm from the far north city (in the same state as you...) san jose.

I did wonder what the K was about, now it's really funny :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

thanks for the info btw.:goodvibes

[Making_Memories]

For everyone fretting over the 2 bag limit - may I once again suggest the Big Rig 30 by Eagle Creek with the packing cubes. I am NOT a size 6 but I can get 14 capri outfits, 4 bathing suits, undies with a couple of extras, 3 pjs, 3 prs of shoes, a jacket, and toiletries in 1 bag. Since I have 2 then the bag allowance should be no problem.


I need to pack bags that can nest inside each other so I can stash them better I suppose. I will be looking this weekend for something bigger then the ones I usually use.

[EllaEnchanted]

What type of champagne are you planning? I can bring some, another person can bring some, Just let us know the different types, brands, etc. I have a light up tiara, all it needs is new batteries. princess:


When is the tasting, sipping, drinnking party? What about buying some in Aruba?

It's the day of the PC crossing, but Karen was going to supply us with everything including the tasting info that we're supposed to be doing to go with the champagne.

It's not just a matter of buying the champagne and drinking it, that's a party of a different kind.....this is supposed to be a tasting.

I have 50 tiaras that I'm not going to be able to get on board either. I've got fish gifts to pack in a bag now that I can't ship.

I can't see how I'll manage to bring champagne, tiaras, fish gifts, themed costumes, formal wear, all without pre shipping a couple of boxes. I'm going to have to rethink all of this and just do the best I can.

[chip&dale&fun]

I need to pack bags that can nest inside each other so I can stash them better I suppose. I will be looking this weekend for something bigger then the ones I usually use.

One problem with bigger bags is that they will not fit under the bed....for a short cruise this was not a problem, but I don't think I want them in the room for 2 weeks....

The limiting factor in our room was the height of the bed....

[Making_Memories]

I see the main problems are going to be the fishmail gifts, which could be bulky and/or heavy, Champagne for 40 girls and scrapbooking supplies.

Yup that will really suck :confused3 but really not much we can do about it.

[Making_Memories]

I may do that....yes it will be a pain to carry that around, but if it's one of the boxes w/ handles it won't be soooooooo bad. Do we also get 1 personal item like on planes?? If we do - then the backpack would count as the personal item.

Yes one personal item purse or backpack kinda thing. Also if you have any medical device that does not count towards anything such as the cpap that was being talked about.

[nskjerven]

My first record was Puppy Love then later I broke it:sad: :rotfl2:



Sorry for being slow, but Deborah, how did you hear the record?:confused3

[gydell]

I need to pack bags that can nest inside each other so I can stash them better I suppose. I will be looking this weekend for something bigger then the ones I usually use.

It's a rolling duffle so no problem with under the beds.

[Making_Memories]

One problem with bigger bags is that they will not fit under the bed....for a short cruise this was not a problem, but I don't think I want them in the room for 2 weeks....

The limiting factor in our room was the height of the bed....

Hmm my other bags fit there. So anyone know the height of the beds? LOL

[nskjerven]

Absolutely Not sensitive! If I could find my post to Woody, I'd repost it here. Although some recovering alcoholics are very sensitive. But they're not as "out in the open" as Jonathan is. Drink openly and talk about it openly - he'll tell you anything. And you'll be shocked when he describes himself... because you'd never guess it now. He has a huge sense of humor, so don't worry about it around him, he'll take care of him.

I saw that post and glad you told us, I don't want to offend. Now that being said he may just not like me :scared1: How could he not like me and my big mouth and odd sense of humor???? :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[gydell]

It's the day of the PC crossing, but Karen was going to supply us with everything including the tasting info that we're supposed to be doing to go with the champagne.

It's not just a matter of buying the champagne and drinking it, that's a party of a different kind.....this is supposed to be a tasting.

I have 50 tiaras that I'm not going to be able to get on board either. I've got fish gifts to pack in a bag now that I can't ship.

I can't see how I'll manage to bring champagne, tiaras, fish gifts, themed costumes, formal wear, all without pre shipping a couple of boxes. I'm going to have to rethink all of this and just do the best I can.



Can you ship them to somebody that lives in Florida?

[granmaz]

Yup that will really suck :confused3 but really not much we can do about it.

Perhaps we can get special dispensation for some boxes to be sent seeing as though things are ordered and have to be paid for anyway. Well, we can hope!

[chip&dale&fun]

Ok, I hope nobody is too much of a wine snob (that includes you Californiians:) ) On the TA I brought 2 boxes of wine, YES, I SAID BOXES. I like Pinot Noir and Corbet Canyon has it a box. They are unbreakable and will fit nicely in a backpack or roll on carry on suitcase.

They didn't last ALL cruise, but when I got to Rome I got more, and then again in Croatia, Italy, France, Sicily.....un,,,,, well, that's enough of that!

And guess what - I concur, I bought my wine boxes for the cruise, they were going in my box to be checked - but now I will need to see if they will fit in the carry-on. I think on is the Corbet Canyon Pinot and we have a merlot as well.

Silly really because I do not drink wine each day when I am home:confused3

[Making_Memories]

Can you ship them to somebody that lives in Florida?

I suppose the hotels will take shipments. I have done this before for other things.

[nskjerven]

I hate to say it but this means no champagne girls......there's no way to get the champagne on the boat. If I try to pack it in a suitcase, it will be confiscated. Sorry Ladies, but I just don't see any way that we can make it happen. Any thoughts.

I think we are back to buying it on board, no big deal, it's vacation it will work out...

[chip&dale&fun]

Don't worry, our DS, Mike is still GTY....I think he SHOULD sleep in the lifeboats! Last time on the TA, he had an inside stateroom all to himself and he could stay up all night and sleep all day. We hardly ever saw him. I looked back at our photo's and really not too many of the whole family together! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Maybe he could have the champagne for company:lmao:

[nskjerven]

Ok, I hope nobody is too much of a wine snob (that includes you Californiians:) ) On the TA I brought 2 boxes of wine, YES, I SAID BOXES. I like Pinot Noir and Corbet Canyon has it a box. They are unbreakable and will fit nicely in a backpack or roll on carry on suitcase.

They didn't last ALL cruise, but when I got to Rome I got more, and then again in Croatia, Italy, France, Sicily.....un,,,,, well, that's enough of that!

I am a wine snob, but feel free to drink what you like, I'll just stick with the good stuff :thumbsup2

[Making_Memories]

OK people I am off for a bit but it is that time again to move the party.


We will be HERE (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1758794) now.

A mod will be back shortly to shut us down so bookmark the new thread! :thumbsup2

[granmaz]

We need a new thread started soon.

[granmaz]

OK people I am off for a bit but it is that time again to move the party.


We will be HERE (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1758794) now.

A mod will be back shortly to shut us down so bookmark the new thread! :thumbsup2


Well, there you go!!!:lmao:

[chip&dale&fun]

Hmm my other bags fit there. So anyone know the height of the beds? LOL

If I remember I will measure the suitcase that DOES NOT FIT ---

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Like asking - anyone who is not here - speak up.

It does not fit, but I am not sure what will fit....

[granmaz]

Thanks Marr.:thumbsup2

[Making_Memories]

I think we are back to buying it on board, no big deal, it's vacation it will work out...

Well I figure I will just bring more bags. I was told they will not leave me stranded. :lmao:

[WDWLVR]

OK people I am off for a bit but it is that time again to move the party.


We will be HERE (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1758794) now.

A mod will be back shortly to shut us down so bookmark the new thread! :thumbsup2

Time to move to the next thread! Enjoy your planning everyone!