November 2 on the 4 day Wonder!

[Chelley00]

I didn't see a thread for this one, so I thought I would start it. Anyone joining us on the 4 day Wonder cruise November 2- November 6??? :banana:




Fish Extender Gift Exchange!

domii (Karen) DH (Dom) DD20 (Kayla) and DM stateroom 8078 (Karen & Dom's 50th birthdays!!!!)

Goldeelox9 (Lisa) and DF (Pete) stateroom 6580 (getting married at CC!!!)

OhanaMama (Michele) and DH (Steven) 6569

Cindywith2boys (Cindy), DH (Gary), DS14 (Chad) DS10 (Matt) stateroom 6610

shezfrombermuda (Sherie) new DH (Alex) DD7 (McKenna) and DD22month (Kaelyn) (getting married at WDW before the cruise and celebrating her birthday!!!) stateroom 8556

Stitchlovestink (Lynn) DH (tom), DD16 (Amanda), DD13 (Ashleigh) stateroom 6534 celebrating 20th anniversary, DD's sweet 16 and DD's birthday the day we board!!

HeyShanny (Shannon) DH (Jon) stateroom 6574

GWNnewbiers (Sheila) DD Becky and DD's friend Caity stateroom 7626

PKK/MJK (Phil and Mary Jo) & Katie Stateroom 8560
Jay & Christy, Twin DDs age 5 Karalyn and Katelyn, Jordan age 3 stateroom 8558

TJHutch (Tammy) DH (James), DD8 (Bailee) 6045

LuvallDisney (Ellouise) DD Michelle, DM Alice, DD Jack stateroom to be assigned celebrating Ellouise's 50something birthday, Michelle's 30th birthday, and Jack and Alice's 61st anniversary Stateroom 7028



Other cruise members (let me know if you want to play with the exchange!)

SavoryMom (Lori) DH (Jay) DS5 (Carter)

GTO-Girl (Dianne) DH (Tommy) DGD7 (Emma)

uwo93 Mark, Darlene DS9 months (Finn)

Lola2 (Angie) DH (Matt) DD13 (Samantha) DS7 (Hunter) Stateroom 6054

jennyriver DH, & DD4

Disneydawgs4 and DH celebrating 14th anniversary

[domiii]

I was waiting for some one to start! DH and I will be celebrating our 50th birthdays on this cruise. We are going to the parks after. DMom has DVC points she needs to use - how sad.

[Chelley00]

Yay! I was beginning to think I was going to have to play all alone :laughing:

[domiii]

We know there are at least 2 families on board!:lmao:

Have you cruised with Disney before? This will be our third Disney cruise.

[Chelley00]

It's actually our first ever cruise. The kids are over the moon excited. (well, and us too!) It will be nice to know a "veteran" on board though.

There has to be more people on board. There wasn't a whole lot of availability last week. They can't all be non-Dis people!!

[domiii]

We have loved it. We did the land/sea 3 day cruise our first time. It was just too short! You finally get your bearings and it was time to get off the ship. The 7 day was a lot of fun. But we were so busy we still had no down time!

We decided to go for broke this time (because of the birthdays) and are in a category 3!! Since we've been to Nassau, we plan to stay on the ship this time. It will give us time to explore, go to a movie, relax.

Your kids are good ages for the clubs. Our DD is finally old enough to go to Palo with us. I highly recommend Palo. If you plan to go to Palo, consider the brunch rather than the dinner. Both are fabulous, I just hated leaving my daughter the last two times at dinner. If you do choose dinner, schedule a late dinner so you can be with the kids at dinner.

The infomation on this forum, especially the best tips thread, it absolutely the best. The over the door shoe hanger for the bathroom was a blessing!

[domiii]

Was it something I said? :confused3

[Chelley00]

I'm beginning to think no one else wants to play with us!!


I know there has to be more people, because I tried to look at availability of other staterooms, and there isn't a whole lot left. We have fish extenders and everything!!!

I'm so jealous of your cat 3, domiii. Although, we do have 2 connecting cat 6's, so we at least have verandahs. Where are you staying afterwards? We're had a trip planned for Pop before the cruise, but we've had some major changes at home, and now are just going to do a quick trip offsite to go to MNSSHP on the 30th, and Epcot on the 31st before heading to Cocoa Beach for the night before the cruise. I've changed our plans so many times I bet our TA's hate us! :headache:

[domiii]

Chelley00 - what are fish extenders??

We had category 6 both other times we cruised. The four of us found them adequate. I am claustrophobic, so the veranda was a must. If you want a little more room, the coffee table can be removed. You just have to ask.

We are beginning to think the category 3 was a bad idea. How will we ever be able to go back? My mom is thinking we may have to celebrate her 90th with a cat 3!

We are flying in on Saturday and staying at All Stars something or Port Orleans FQ (I hope), rent a car on Sunday to get to port. On the return we plan to rent a car, go grocery shopping and then head to Saratoga Springs Resort for 5 days. We have friends and my MIL joining us.

Do you know your room number? We always put something hanging on our veranda so we can see where are room is when we disembark. (A towel or ribbons, etc.)

I can't wait 7 months.

[Chelley00]

Here is a link to fish extender thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607

People make them and hang them on the fish outside their stateroom door for mail and then exchange gifts. We were orginally scheduled for a Sept cruise and there quite a few people participating in the fish extender exchange. Even if we don't do one on this cruise, we'll still hang ours out.

We're in staterooms 6072 & 6074.

214 days until the cruise!

[domiii]

I see you are mid ship. We have always been aft. We are in 8078. We love the port side. You get to watch as people disembark and embark from Nassau and Castaway Cay!

[Goldeelox9]

Hey Guys! I will be on the ship too!!! I am getting married on the Castaway Cay day on the island! I am sooo excited! We have about 30 friends and family members coming with us! I am in room number 6580!

[Chelley00]

Congrats, Goldeelox and welcome to our tiny little thread!!!!

[Goldeelox9]

Domii - I am too jelous of your cat 3! I see you are from NJ did you pick this week because of the school schedule. We are in MD but my DF is from Jersey and his friends are coming and all live in New jersey, with two of them being teachers. That is one of the reasons we picked this week!

[Goldeelox9]

Thanks for the welcome. I have invited one of my friends (also a Dis'er) to join us!

[ohanaMAMA]

hi! I am Goldeelox9's friend and SO excited to be planning our FIRST Disney Cruise.. (and tickled to get to be in attendance at my sweet friend's wedding!)

I cant belive how fast time is going! I had to take a double take on the ticker today! We are ALMOST at 6 mos! yahoooo!

[domiii]

Domii - I am too jelous of your cat 3! I see you are from NJ did you pick this week because of the school schedule. We are in MD but my DF is from Jersey and his friends are coming and all live in New jersey, with two of them being teachers. That is one of the reasons we picked this week!

WOW you're jealous of me?? You're getting married on CC!!!! We actually picked this week because of our schedules! Our DD is in college. But we normally come down at this time anyway as DMIL is a teacher too.

The only reason we picked a cat 3 is because I had a phobia about turning 50 and needed to make it sepcial. I've since had a revelation and realize age is a state of mind and it is just a number. :laundy: I don't feel (or look) 50. We usually are in a cat 6 - I'm claustrophoic! But enough of me rambling.....

Welcome to our cruise family! Details, I need details. Where, when, reception? Am I being too nosey - sorry, I'm just so excited for you!

Hey, Chelley00 - I was beginning to think it was only you and me on the cruise.

[Goldeelox9]

Thank you! I am way excited! The reception in in Palo following the ceromony. The ceromony will be about 9:00am on the beach near the heads up bar I think on castaway cay! We will deffinatly need to meet up! Also I am dying for a tour of your cabin :rolleyes1 ...LOL Cat. 6 is the highest I have stayed and I want to see how the other half live! LOL I am sure you guys will se me all around the ship. I plan on wearing my Minnie bride ears ALLL CRUISE LONG! LOL

Also I have a planning journal...the link is at the bottom of my signature if you want a sneak peak at the dress!

[domiii]

I can't view the pictures at work .. I will when I get home!

We'll be able to watch you leave the ship on CC. We are located on the port side, aft of the ship above the ramp to CC. How very exciting. Can't wait to tell DD(20)! Need a wedding singer at your ceremony? :rolleyes1 DD has a beautifully trained voice! She is going to be jealous too. She wants to be married on the beach.

[Goldeelox9]

I will wave to you all! Hey I will check with my planner....Maybe you guys could come to the wedding....I know I have to pay extra (I am at my limit) for the extra guests at the reception, but if you want me to ask and you don't mind giving up a little time at Castaway Cay you are more then welcomed to come watch the ceromony (if possible)!

[domiii]

Thanks for the offer .... its the first time we can all go to Serenity Bay together, so that's where we are headed. I'll just have to see pictures after!

OhanaMAMA - I forgot to welcome you, too!

[Goldeelox9]

Oh...I love the adult beach. We won't make it there this trip since we have little kids coming and we will want to hang out with everyone. Try to grab a hamock and have a tall fruity drink for me! DOn't worry you will see tons of pictures, I am a picture taking fool!

[domiii]

DOn't worry you will see tons of pictures, I am a picture taking fool!

Won't you be a little busy!!! :rotfl:

[Chelley00]

Wow. This thread is positively hopping now!!!! ;)


Let me know if you all want to do the fish extender gift exchange. If so, I'll edit the first post to include the list


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

[Goldeelox9]

Ok, I bought a Fish Extender from Ebay....Now I need some instructions...LOL

Here is the Auction I got it from...She has one more. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320237533707

[domiii]

Ok I'm game .... now I just have to get one or have DMom make one! Sounds fun. :woohoo:

[Chelley00]

That's the same lady we bought ours from :) I'm so not talented enough to make one.

Anyhow, if everyone wants to list their stateroom numbers, I'll start the list on the first post!!

[SavoryMom]

You are not alone :thumbsup2

We are a family of three from Ottawa, Canada.....Me (LS - 34), my husband (JS - 34) and our little man (CS - 5 at time of trip). We will be doing Disney first or 6 days, staying at the Carribean Beach Resort, and doing MNSSHP on the 31st. We have already planned to do Atlantis in Nassau and Stingray Adventure at Castaway Cay. This is our first ever Disney trip and first ever cruise so you can imagine how excited we are. :cheer2:

I have already been planning and I must admit I look at this site every day (at work of course!!). Soon they will put a firewall on this site too! There is lots of great information here.

Does anyone know how far in advance you can book reservations at Palo?

[domiii]

I just looked at it on ebay - will have to get one. DMom is good (she made my wedding dress, the bridesmaids and her dress), but has never done appliquing (however you spell it).

Lisa - you aren't planning on slipping some Maryland Crabcakes in there are you? Can get a little messy/smelly. :lmao:

We are in 8078. it will be DH, DD(20), DMom (82) and me. Did I mention DH and I will be celebrating our 50th birthdays? :confused3

[domiii]

Welcome Lori! You will thoroughly enjoy your cruise.

Palo is 75 days in advance, providing your cruise is paid in full. You can also try once on board, if you aren't successful on line. Some people switch or cancel. I highly recommend brunch!!! Don't get me wrong dinner is great, too. We were at brunch for almost three hours and it seemed like it was only and hour. Brunch is only offered one day, so that one may be difficult to obtain.

(I'm doing this at work, too! I really have to stop.) :rotfl:

[Goldeelox9]

Ahhh was that a request for crab cakes.....Hmmm I will see what I can do. :) I am so excited our little group is growing. We are in State room 6580 and It is me and my Husband (ekkk...That sounds so awesome) Pete!

[Goldeelox9]

Oh I am at work too....>We will all get busted! :) What part of NJ are you from domiii? My Fiance is from Oxford, North Jersey!

[Chelley00]

Im actually popping on at work today too. Usually I try to avoid that :) :laughing:

[domiii]

Lisa - We are from the Flemington area, north of Princeton.

Chelley00 - what is a naitve Indiana item?

I will not bring tomatoes, no need to worry.

Last time we did a swap meet, a Diser was from NYC and we joked about rats - guess what we all got, rubber rats. :laughing:

[Goldeelox9]

I have already been planning...LOL This seems like fun. My DF thinks I am nuts to add one more thing into the planning of my trip. We are getting married on the cruise then following up with a week in WDW. LOL I love it though!

I will try to get some of my guests in on the fun. I have two good friends coming from the Carolinas....OhanaMama and another that I bet would like to play!

[Chelley00]

Chelley00 - what is a naitve Indiana item?


Corn. :rotfl:

[SavoryMom]

Thanks for the info on Palo. I think we will do dinner since I have heard so many wonderful things about it. Of course, everything depends on how well my little guys does at the Kids Club :)

By the way Goldeelox, your engangement ring is stunning!

[Goldeelox9]

Thank you....my DF did a good job didn't he!

[domiii]

Let's see crabcakes, corn and tomatoes. What are they famous for in Ottawa? We have the makings for a great picnic. *tee hee*

Happy Friday all.

[Chelley00]

We will be bringing some pirate night goodies for fish extender gifts. I got all kinds of good stuff today!

[Goldeelox9]

Pirate night pirate: is also Wedding Night:bride:

[domiii]

Hey all,
I had a very busy weekend and this coming one is just as busy! I have been trying to think of some fun stuff to put in everyone's fish extenders ... it feels like a Secret Santa! It gives me something to ponder. Does any one collect/trade pins??

[Goldeelox9]

Pete and I are both Pin lovers. We just got the pIn Crave last trip and each have like 15 special pins. We have never traded, but i do plan on buying some from Ebay for us to trade on our honeymoon after the cruise. I have a couple of FE ideas. I am excited about this. Now I do have a question? To we put tags on the items to let people know who put them in thier FEs?

[Chelley00]

We will. I bought pirate themed baggies and we'll stick a card in them with our name and stateroom number(s) on them :)

[Goldeelox9]

Ok, I planned to make little Tags, but I wanted to make sure that is what was done!

[domiii]

Tags are good - I may slip a surprise unnamed in the FE any way!

Lisa - they trade on the cruise, too! Of course you'll have a whole lot of other things to think about on the cruise. When you look on ebay, make sure you add the shipping when figuring how much per pin you end up paying! We have a few more than 15! :rolleyes1

Is every one dressing for Pirate night?

[Goldeelox9]

We arn't dressing for pirate night because it will also be the night of our wedding and I know my girls are wearing their bridesmaid dresses. I think we may get eyepatches for eveyone though!

[Chelley00]

We arn't dressing for pirate night because it will also be the night of our wedding and I know my girls are wearing their bridesmaid dresses. I think we may get eyepatches for eveyone though!

Let me know how many you'll need. I have a TON that I bought in bulk and should have plenty left over after making our FE bags :)




We have matching pirate Mickey t-shirts for pirate night. We may even wear them to MNSSHP before the cruise, but I'm not sure I can get the littlest kids to give up actual costumes this year!

[SavoryMom]

We will be dressing up for pirate night for sure. My little guy already has a pirates of the caribbean dress up set so I think I will build on that. As for me and my JS we will probably go low key with bandanas and eye patches. It is going to be so much fun!

Is anyone doing excursions at Nassau? We were thinking about Atlantis.....would love some feedback.

[Goldeelox9]

I think we may do the historical boat tour in the Bahamas. I also want to go over to Atlantis to look around. I know a few people in our group are going to go to the Aquarium at Atlantis. Let us know what you pick!

[shezfrombermuda]

Hello, I am joining in! I met Goldeelox over on the wedding and honeymoon board. We are in cabin 8556 and will be on our "honeymoon". I am using the term Honeymoon lightly because my kids, parents, possibly my brother and new father and brother in law will also be on the cruise. We will be at the Beach Club for 8 nights, going to MNSSHP, celebrating my birthday, and getting married at the Wedding Pavilion before the cruise.

We might bring pirate costumes if I can fit them in the suitcase! Also thinking about going to Atlantis. One of my daughters will only be 22 months so I am not sure if we should go.

[domiii]

shezfrombermuda :welcome: When is your birthday?

TWO newlywed couples on the cruise!! How fun. party:

We will most likely dress up for Pirate night. We are a theater family and a chance to play dress up is a must for a family of actors! In fact DH and I met at the theater!!

We are planning to take it real easy and only get off on CC. We've cruised 2 other times and still haven't seen the whole ship. DH (Dominick) wants to take in a movie. DD (Kayla) wants to go to the spa. I just want to relax. Can't wait to go to Serenity Bay. Kayla is finally old enough for Palo and SB!!

Dominick's cousin and aunt went to Atalntis and loved it. If you are looking to save some money, look at other posts from those who did not book through Disney and went to Atlantis on their own.

We are staying at SSR after the cruise for 5 days. My DMIL and some friends will be joining us.

[domiii]

I just wanted us on the first page again!!!

Happy Thursday everyone.

[Cindywith2boys]

My family (2 ds, dh and myself), mom, sister and her family will be cruising, too.

We are doing WDW first and then relaxing on the cruise. New to the boards, but wanted to get to meet new friends before we board!

This is our 2nd Wonder cruise and we can't wait! :goodvibes

[Goldeelox9]

Hey Cindy! Welcome to our group...>We are growing! YAY!:banana:

[Chelley00]

Welcome to all our new cruisemates!!!


Let me know if you would like to participate in our fish extender gift exchange! I have fun pirate presents if you play :rotfl:

[Cindywith2boys]

Anyone have any teens going on the cruise? My oldest son will be 14. How about a 10 year old?

I'll have to see if I can find a FE to join in the fun! Already planning to decorate the door. Too much fun!:yay:

[Goldeelox9]

The kids going with us are 4, 3, 2 & 10 month...No older kids, sorry! Oh please do join in on the FE fun!

[domiii]

Cindy - glad you found us and welcome to the Disboards. You'll find lots of info here!

Lisa - are you keeping the official list of FE people?? I'll need a map to find everyone.

[Chelley00]

Anyone have any teens going on the cruise? My oldest son will be 14. How about a 10 year old?


I'll have a DS15 and DS12 with me :)



I have updated the first post with the list of FE participants, and list of the rest of the people who have joined the thread but have not committed to doing the FE yet :)

[domiii]

Chellly - you did mention that before. I just never looked.

Um ... stupid question - how do you edit a previous post like that?

[Chelley00]

The bottom right hand corner of your post should say "Quote" and "edit". Click edit and it opens it up so you can change it. You can only edit your own posts.

[domiii]

And how many ways can you say DUH!!!!!!!!! :blush:


:rotfl:

[stitchlovestink]

Hey everyone!! Can I join in?
We will be taking our first cruise ever on the Wonder on 11/2/08.
We've done WDW many times but have never cruised before.
Our family includes myself, DH, DD15 (will be 16 at cruise time) and DD12 (will turn 13 the day we board ship)
We are celebrating our 20th Wedding anniversary (10/15/88- a few weeks late), DD's 16th Bday (5 weeks late) and DD's 13th Bday (on her actual Bday 11/2). We will be in cabin 6534.
We all are incredibly excited. :woohoo:
Our plans at this point are to fly to WDW on Fri 10/31 (kids are off from school on 10/31, 11/3, and 11/4 so they will only miss 3 days of school ;) ) go to the MNSSHP (I know I will need to get tix for this ahead of time), not sure about Sat's plans, go to port Sun morning, and then return to WDW until Sat after the cruise. I don't think we'll get a whole lot of park time in, but I am hoping to hop down to WDW in the beginning of Aug w/ just the girls to spend tons of time in the parks. DH needs a WDW break. :lmao:
In the last few years, we went 3 x in 18 mo and 2 trips were for 9 nights and 1 was for 7, so DH has had his fill for a little while.
Goldeelox9, I see you are from Baltimore. I am from Bel Air. We're already neighbors, kind of. :goodvibes
I am so excited I just can't wait. I keep wishing the year away so Nov will get here quicker. Those of you who have cruised before, did I pick a good cabin, it's a cat 6 w/ verandah? I'm trying to figure out our hotel before & after and whether to get an annual pass if I'm going to get to go in early August. The Nov trip/cruise is adding up pretty fast. :rolleyes1
Looking forward to chatting w/ you all soon
Lynn

[domiii]

How our little family is growing!!! :cool1:

Welcome to our thread Lynn. :grouphug:

We have stayed in a Cat 6 the other 2 times we cruised and LOVED it. People have various opinions of yes or no for the verdana. I can't imagine cruising without one. We spent a lot of time on the veranda our on the 7 day. It's a nice beginning or ending to the day. We did the 3 day for our first cruise and it just wasn't long enough. So good choice on a 4 day. (You'll think it isn't long enough, too!)

We are celebrating our birthdays as well. They will have past by the tmie we set sail, but this is our birthday present to ourselves.

FYI (if you don't already know) it is Food and Wine Festival time in Epcot during your stay. It's a nice change from doing the parks if DH needs a break. We love to eat (and drink) around the world.

Do I talk too much?? I'm just excited about going I have to share my whole life!

TGIF everyone.

Karen

[Goldeelox9]

Welcome fellow Marylander! You are right sown the hall from us! We have about 30 people going and we will all be on your floor. You will feel right at home!

[Chelley00]

I feel left out. My best friend lives in Maryland (I swear!), does that count??? :laughing:

[Goldeelox9]

Sure you can join our MD club!

[domiii]

NJ is near MD - does that count?? :rotfl2:

[Goldeelox9]

We share the same Ocean!

[stitchlovestink]

NJ is near MD - does that count?? :rotfl2:

Years ago my in-laws lived in NJ. the only reason I would go and visit them was because I loved the malls in/near Jersey where they lived... Cherry Hill, Franklin Mills, King of Prussia (I know that one is PA, but it wasn't very far away), and a couple of others I can't think of right now.
I have to say though, the thing I hate the most about Jersey, Those stinkin' jug handles!!:headache:
Thing I like the best, you don't have to pump your own gas like here. :lmao: (unless that's changed)

BTW... nice to meet you :wave2:

[Goldeelox9]

I LOVE NOT HAVING TO PUMP MY OWN GAS. My Df is from New Jersey and we visit alot! I get gas everytime rather I need it or not!

[stitchlovestink]

Welcome fellow Marylander! You are right sown the hall from us! We have about 30 people going and we will all be on your floor. You will feel right at home!


Well that explains why there were only 6 cabins left (that were cat 6) on this level either side of the ship. 3 were up where we are and the other 3 were in the rear area near the rear elevators. Please excuse my lack of 'nautical' lingo as I am not a 'sea type' person. I don't really like boats so I am hoping that this works out okay for me. :rolleyes: and that I don't end up like this :sick:

[domiii]

Stitchlovestink - are you mid ship or aft? Were were on deck 6 and I really never had a problem. I get sick watching PhilharMagic!!! Bring gingersnaps, they help!!

[Goldeelox9]

We are smack dab mid ship!

[Chelley00]

Lisa, we're just across the hall and a few doors up from you. That will make it really easy to drop off your FE gifts!!:lmao:

[Goldeelox9]

You are so close! This is getting so exciting I can not wait!

[stitchlovestink]

Stitchlovestink - are you mid ship or aft? Were were on deck 6 and I really never had a problem. I get sick watching PhilharMagic!!! Bring gingersnaps, they help!!

Well we aren't quite mid ship. We are about 3 cabins 'behind' the forward elevator lobby. When I look at the map, there are a total of 14 cat 8 & 11 cabins on the same side. We will be the 4th cat 6 cabin w/ the verandah. Learning this nautical lingo is KILLING ME!! :lmao:

OH!! I LOVE MICKEY'S PHILHARMAGIC!!!! But I have learned that I do need to sit near the middle of the screen or I will get sick from all the movement in my periphial (sp?) vision field. Just like I really need to sit front row on Soarin' or all of the moving dangling feet will make me sick.:sick: Don't know or understand why, but it does.

Someone told me to get ginger tablets? Anyone else tried these? Guess it couldn't hurt to bring it all along. Hopefully, I won't need any of it. thanks for the suggestion though.

BTW what is the Fish Extender Gift Exchange! Can someone explain what it is and how it works. I've never heard of something like this before. thanks.:goodvibes

[Chelley00]

Here is the post from earlier in the thread regarding fish extenders

Let me know if you all want to do the fish extender gift exchange. If so, I'll edit the first post to include the list


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

[Cindywith2boys]

I'm in 6610 (mom and sister's family 6612 & 6614), so there's a lot of us on here on 6! :yay: We are aft (near the back elevators).

[domiii]

I'm in 6610 (mom and sister's family 6612 & 6614), so there's a lot of us on here on 6! :yay: We are aft (near the back elevators).

We have always stayed in 6116. I love the location! Close the aft elevators and a couple of floors away from the drink station! This trip we'e on deck 8 - I feel left out already (only kidding)

[Chelley00]

We have always stayed in 6116. I love the location! Close the aft elevators and a couple of floors away from the drink station! This trip we'e on deck 8 - I feel left out already (only kidding)

I was looking at downgrading one of our 6's to an 11 (I'm feeling guilty spending the money for 2 6's!) and 6116 is still available!!!

[Goldeelox9]

I would feel safer (is thata word) if the kids didn't have a balcony. Alot of our guests are in Cat. 11's......I would downgrade and pocket that money for a few excursions!

[domiii]

I was looking at downgrading one of our 6's to an 11 (I'm feeling guilty spending the money for 2 6's!) and 6116 is still available!!!

Great now the pressure is on - if you hate the room you'll blame me!! :rotfl2:

[Chelley00]

Okay, I was a good girl and stuck to my anal accountant, frugal budget minded stick in the mud self, and changed our rooms. We're now in 6618 and 6611. They are a little farther apart than I wanted, but I'm hoping some poor soul has to cancel and we can find something closer. :)


However, DD is overjoyed because 6618 has the upper berth. She was so dissappointed that our previous rooms only slept 3 each and she was going to have to sleep in a "real" bed. Now she gets her bunk. :confused3

[Goldeelox9]

Now you are really close to me! My "party" is in 6596 6571 6570 6572 6581 6580-ME 6582 6584 6586 6583 6585.......You are in the Party Section! LOL :banana:

[Chelley00]

Now you are really close to me! My "party" is in 6596 6571 6570 6572 6581 6580-ME 6582 6584 6586 6583 6585.......You are in the Party Section! LOL :banana:



There goes my nice quiet relaxing vacation! (of course, we'll have 4 kids with us. It was never going to be quiet!!!!!) ;)

[Goldeelox9]

:rotfl: Oh well....You can always move again! I here there are some rooms down on 2 in the "Quite Section"

[domiii]

However, DD is overjoyed because 6618 has the upper berth. She was so dissappointed that our previous rooms only slept 3 each and she was going to have to sleep in a "real" bed. Now she gets her bunk. :confused3

Same with Kayla when we cruised and insisted on bunk beds when we stayed at WL - it's the little things! Of course my poor mother kept whacking her head every time she got out of bed at WL. :laughing: Ok, at the time it wasn't funny, but we laugh about it now.

[Goldeelox9]

I rember being a kid and being jelous of all my friends with Bunk Beds...LOL It's the little things for sure!

[shezfrombermuda]

I see you are mid ship. We have always been aft. We are in 8078. We love the port side. You get to watch as people disembark and embark from Nassau and Castaway Cay!

Hi domiii, I in 8556 across the hall and down a bit from you! I didn't know which side to choose so I guess I don't get to watch people embarking! Oh well! :goodvibes

[domiii]

shezfrombermuda - You'll have a stellar view of CC, though!!

[Goldeelox9]

That is why we picked the side we did for the great view~

[ohanaMAMA]

finally caught up.. had to make an emergency trip "home" to Alaska and yall got busy while I was gone. Fish extenders.. YAY. We are ALMOST at 6 mos out.. I am SO EXCITED:cool1:

[Chelley00]

Here's what I have on the first page. Let me know if I need to make any changes



Fish Extender Gift Exchange!

Chelley00 (Shel) DH (David) DS15 (Kaleb) DS12 (Jacob) DD6 (Riley) DS3 (Owen) staterooms 6618 & 6611

domii (Karen) DH (Dom) DD20 (Kayla) and DM stateroom 8078 (Karen & Dom's 50th birthdays!!!!)

Goldeelox9 (Lisa) and DF (Pete) stateroom 6580 (getting married at CC!!!)

OhanaMama stateroom number pending



Other cruise members (let me know if you want to play with the exchange!)



SavoryMom (Lori) DH (Jay) DS5 (Carter)

shezfrombermuda (Sherie) new DH (Alex) kids, parents, brother, new FIL and new BIL stateroom 8556 (getting married at WDW before the cruise and celebrating her birthday!!!0

Cindywith2boys, DH, 2 DS's, mom, sister and her family

Stitchlovestink (Lynn) DH, DD16, DD13 stateroom 6534 celebrating 20th anniversary, DD's sweet 16 and DD's birthday the day we board!!
__________________

[Goldeelox9]

Michele and Steven are in Cabin No. 6569 - Hey I am also thier Travel Agent! Full Service...LOL!:rotfl2:

[domiii]

Michele and Steven are in Cabin No. 6569 - Hey I am also thier Travel Agent! Full Service...LOL!:rotfl2:

We've been the family travel agents too!!!! :rockband: It's a Small World ...... sing with me everyone!

[domiii]

Where is every one?? Happy Friday. :cool1:

[Goldeelox9]

TGIF! So is anyone planning on doing the brunch at Palo on our at sea day? I think my DF and I are going to do it instead of dinner at Palo. We don't want to miss any of our shows or dinner with our friends and family!

[domiii]

We are doing both!! Dinner our first night and brunch on sea day. Kayla finally gets to go after 2 cruises so we need to make up for lost time :laughing:

Have you been to either before?

[Goldeelox9]

I have been on the Disney Cruise 3 times and never wanted to give up a theme night to go to Palo. I figure we will do brinch this time and save dinner for when it is just us on a future cruise.

[domiii]

Now I hope I have PTTA rotation!!! We don't mind skipping Parrot Cay and Kayla loves Animator's Palate. I think it would be a scream to be dressed up as Pirates in Tritons!!!

We plan to go to Palo's around 7:30 on the first night and will stop in Parrot Cay for an appetizer and meet our wait staff.

What dinner seating does every one have? We have the main seating. I can't go to bed with a full stomache - acid refulx - so we like the earlier dining. Dominick and I like to walk the upper decks before we turn in for the night and to help everything digest. :)

[Goldeelox9]

All of us have the late seating. The reason I did this was so the little kids in our group could eat something from room service or the decks before our 6pm show and then go to the kids clubs while the parents eat. That way the parents can enjoy a good dinner and the kids can play. There is no way the little ones could wait until 8 or so to start eating!

[Chelley00]

We have late, are waitlisted for first. Late is going to SUCK with a 3 year old and I'm another refluxer, so I won't be going to bed for hours after dinner. I'm hoping we can get to port early enough to try and get it changed, plus we want a Palo brunch, but I'm sure it will be fully booked before we get to make the ressies at 75 days for first cruisers. I'm going to take a book and camp out waiting to make ressies as soon as we get on board :laughing:

[domiii]

Shel - I beat it like a mad women to get to Diversions to change our ressie for brunch on the 7 day. I gave them hugs and kisses (really, ok the Hershey ones) and they were able to help me out - there were 8 of us. Two should not be a problem, I hope. I'll send some pixiedust: your way! Even if it is a waitlist for Palo - go on it, people do cancel.

[ohanaMAMA]

I was a little torn about Palo. I love that kind of froo-foo food. My DH? Not so much. He would deal and take me if he thought Id be happy.. but having friends on the cruise I feel like any time that I set aside as like a blocked in activity I might miss out on something fun my friends are doing! I HATE missing out on fun stuff. SO since my DH and I plan to take our girls on a cruise sometime in 09 (YES!) I will plan to do Palo then.

[domiii]

Just saying Hi and keeping us on the first page!!!:lmao:

[Chelley00]

Look at us on our 8th page. It's almost a party in here now!!! :cool1:


DH took the kids to the rec center and I stayed behind to pack for my girls weekend leaving on Thursday. I cannot wait! After that it's all downhill until the cruise :rotfl: We spent last night looking through the Passporter trying to decide what to do in Nassau. We were originally going to blow the money to go to Atlantis, but now we'll have 2 in private school so I think we need to cheapen the excursion a little. Anyone have any big ideas for Nassau?

[Cindywith2boys]

I was thinking Atlatis, too. Last cruise, we just stayed in Nassau and I wasn't impressed, so I thought it would be nice to see the "pretty" side of the Bahamas. Part of me would rather just lounge on the ship. :woohoo:

[Goldeelox9]

We are going to do a boat tour then hang out on the EMPTY ship! I have read about some people getting a cheap room at the Atlantis to be able to use thier pool. It ended up being cheaper then doing it through Disney.

[domiii]

Part of me would rather just lounge on the ship. :woohoo:

That is exactly what we are doing!! :thumbsup2

Shel - we have thought of getting a Passporter. Have you used it before? What are your thoughts on it? We used to buy a Birnbaum guide every trip in addition to researching here on the DISboards. We thought it would be fun to look back over the years to see the changes with the Birnbaum guides. We've learned all we can from Birnbaum guide, now it's the Disboards that we get the most info from.

[Goldeelox9]

I love my Passporters. You can get them cheap too, sometimes you can get last years edition for like $4...It's worth looking into. I get one everytrip!

[Chelley00]

I have the Unofficial Guide to WDW and I have it memorized. It was time to get something else, so I got Passporters for WDW and for DCL. I LOVE them. I'm an organizing freak, so I love the pockets and the worksheets the Passporters have. Plus, if you get the Deluxe, you get the cool binder and can take out the pages you don't want to carry around on your trip. I have mostly cruise info in our binder, but I kept the maps and tours for MK and Epcot since we'll be going there before the cruise.

[domiii]

Great Shel, thanks. I think we may have to look into it this time!!

[Cindywith2boys]

I have the Passporters for WDW and the cruise, too.

This is the first time I've used them and they are great! For someone who isn't a planner, it might be overwhelming, but for a compulsive planner like myself - they're super! :cool1:

[stitchlovestink]

Now I hope I have PTTA rotation!!! We don't mind skipping Parrot Cay and Kayla loves Animator's Palate. I think it would be a scream to be dressed up as Pirates in Tritons!!!

We plan to go to Palo's around 7:30 on the first night and will stop in Parrot Cay for an appetizer and meet our wait staff.

What dinner seating does every one have? We have the main seating. I can't go to bed with a full stomache - acid refulx - so we like the earlier dining. Dominick and I like to walk the upper decks before we turn in for the night and to help everything digest. :)

Our TA told us our ressie stated guaranteed early dining. I, too, cannot eat late like that due to multiple medical reasons. I am a night owl and love to stay up late, but I have to be very careful about what I eat late at night and how much. So I figured it was just best to get the earlier dining.
DH and I would love to try Palo's but not sure if we'll be able to get a ressie as we are first time cruisers. Keeping our fingers (and toes ;) ) crossed that we do. I know the one rotation I don't want to miss is Animator's Palate. I've heard wonderful things about it. I was looking at the thread w/ the pictures of the food. OH MY.....:lovestruc It all just looks so wonderful. :cloud9:

[domiii]

Not sure if I've mentioned we skip Parrot Cay to go to Palo - not that exciting to us!!

[Goldeelox9]

I can't wait to take a 7 night cruise, that way I will be sure not to miss a meal and eat at Palo for dinner.

[domiii]

Ah to cruise for 7 days again .... not sure when that will be in the plans for us!!! Boy was it nice. :thumbsup2

[domiii]

Moving us back to the first page ....

It's our 21st Anniversary tomorrow!! We are going to the Melting Pot - I've never been to one. Has any one else?

[Goldeelox9]

LOVE the melting pot....Go sign up at thier web site and you will get a free desert!

[domiii]

I was on there the other day and didn't notice a sign up - I'll have to check, thanks!!

[ohanaMAMA]

ohhh yummmmy. I LOVE the melting pot. The salad with the gorgonzola cheese and raspberry vinegrette is SO SO good.. also love the original swill fondue and the dinner with the salmon. mmmmm that curry sauce is so stinking good. Be sure to ask for some garlic herb seasoning salt stuff. It goes GREAT on the veggies. Hmmmm I gotta get down to the beach!

[domiii]

also love the original swill fondue


Was that supposed to be swiss?? I equate swill with garbage. :confused3 Or is that really what it is called? I want to make sure I take advantage of all good things!!

[stitchlovestink]

Moving us back to the first page ....

It's our 21st Anniversary tomorrow!! We are going to the Melting Pot - I've never been to one. Has any one else?

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! party: You'll have to give us a report on the Melting Pot.
DH has wanted to try it, I'm not so sure for me. Sometimes I'm kinda hestitant to try something new, especially when it's costly (and that's what I've heard about it, but don't know for certain)
ENJOY!!! :goodvibes

[domiii]

We had a very nice time .... it was expensive!!! Fortunately we had a $100 gift certificate. It still cost us another $150 for the 4 of us. We had a bottle of wine and 2 after dinner drinks, in addition to dinner.

It was good, not sure I'd go again. It was very good mind you, just a little out of my price range. I'd rather go to Maggianos - an Italian resturant in our area.

Well, the good news is we are another day closer to our trip!!!

[Goldeelox9]

I like to go to the Melting Pot for Desert. Sometimes we go somewhere else for dinner then head over thier just for the yummy desert!

[Goldeelox9]

Look what I got in the mail yesterday!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2366/2461369295_47e37febc2.jpg

[domiii]

It's beautiful!!! I can't wait to order mine.

[Chelley00]

Back from my girls weekend! So much fun.

Of course, it came to a crashing halt when I got my first ever speeding ticket this morning :( The money to pay the ticket has to come out of my Disney souvenier money ;)

Love the food at the Melting Pot. The turtle fondue is incredible. However, I hate having to go to a restaurant and cook my own food. DH thinks I'm nuts, but if I want to cook, I can stay home :lmao:

[domiii]

Glad you had a great weekend. You need a girls night (or weekend) every once in a while!! Sorry about the ticket.:sad2:

We had the dark and white chocolate AND the smores desserts. WOW. I would have loved the turtle but Dominick doesn't like nuts. Now I have to work very hard to get 25lbs (or more) off before we cruise. Which is really hard, not only do I love food, but I am an fantastic cook, (and oh so modest :thumbsup2 ).

I am also waiting very impatiently for the November hours to be posted.

[Cindywith2boys]

You're all making me hungry talking like that! I love chocolate! :lovestruc

I too am waiting patiently (?!) for November park hours, Domiii.

We just got all our reservations made for WDW, so it feels so much closer. Now I just need to see the EMH and I'll be all set.:thumbsup2

[Goldeelox9]

I know I wish they would com eon with the November Hours! I am going to make all of our dining reservations on Saturday! I hate doing it with out the hours!

[domiii]

With the F&W and the DVC we don't need to make many ADRs, but I'd like to know the early and late hours .... There is a thread just watching for it on theme parks and strategies, if you haven't seen it. There are auto links on page 24. I have no clue how to imbed another thread in here, so I won't! :confused3

Here it is:

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1798250&page=24

[domiii]

Hey all it's raining here in NJ and there are no November hours posted. It's Thursday and I wish it were Friday!! I'm just babbling and moving us to page one. I don't want us to get lost in the mass of other cruisers!!! :rotfl2:

[Chelley00]

Happy weekend, all.

I booked DS15's flights last night (the rest of us are driving, he gets to fly to shorten his time missed at school) One more thing to check off my list!

We got free tickets to Kennedy Space Center from our congressman, so we may actually skip WDW before the cruise (gasp) I REALLY want to go to MNSSHP on the 30th because we had SUCH a great time when we went in '06, but I just cannot make myself justify $250 to go to the party. Oh, decisions decisions. It sucks being poor :rotfl:

[domiii]

OOO tough decision! I'm sure which ever you decide you'll have a great time! When is DS arriving? The day of the cruise or before? Just curious.

Happy Belated Mother's Day every one!

[Chelley00]

We're all driving in on Wednesday night/Thursday morning. We'll fly DS in Friday night so we can spend Saturday at Kennedy. We'll stick him on a plane on Thursday afternoon after we disembark, then we're taking 2 days to drive home, maybe longer since we've been invited to stay a couple of nights with friends in Nashville. I hate to fly and would much rather drive anyhow. Yes, I'm a chicken

[domiii]

How long of a trip is it? We've driven twice. Once we stopped part way and once we drove straight through. It's about 1700 miles. I really didn't mind the drive, if you have the time. When just the 4 of us are traveling, it doesn't make sense to drive - cost of gas vs. airfare!

[Chelley00]

16-17 hours depending on how many potty breaks the little one needs. We usually leave around 4am and drive straight through. Last WDW trip we drove straight home and we were miserable. This time we are stopping and staying halfway on the way home.

I priced airfare and it would be right around $1,300 for the 6 of us, plus transfers to the port. Even with food and a hotel stop on the way down, it's way cheaper to drive. And I hate flying. With a passion. I'd have to be sedated and miss probably the first 2 nights of the 4 night cruise recovering from whatever drugs I had to take :laughing:

[Goldeelox9]

I go nuts in a car after 4 hours....No way could I drive. :)

[domiii]

Is every one waiting for the November hours to be posted?? I am anxious for them. Just making sure everyone is still out there!!

Hey it's my 700th post!

[Goldeelox9]

I stalk the November hours thread daily! UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:headache:

[Cindywith2boys]

I'm stalking the November hours thread, too! It's driving me crazy! :crazy:

[stitchlovestink]

what Nov hours are you looking for? Park Hours? Who's going to WDW before the cruise and who's going after?

We're doing a little of each!! :goodvibes

[Chelley00]

We're just doing MNSSHP on the 30th, so I don't have to stalk the hours thread.....unless you all want me to stalk with you :lmao: We had talked about going to Epcot on the 31st, but it's an EMH night, and I like to avoid those days like the plague. We may just go to Disney Quest or a waterpark or something that day.

The day before the cruise we're going to Kennedy Space Center for free....thank you Congressman Buyer! :thumbsup2

[shezfrombermuda]

what Nov hours are you looking for? Park Hours? Who's going to WDW before the cruise and who's going after?

We're doing a little of each!! :goodvibes

I love your halloween ticker! I need one. :goodvibes

[shezfrombermuda]

Has anyone stayed at the Ron Jon resort before or after a cruise? DF wants to stay there after because he wants to stay in the area and go to the Space Centre.

[Cindywith2boys]

We have the Land Sea package. We'll be at Disney before the cruise (10/30, 10/31 - MNSSHP!, 11/1). I already have dinner res. but really like to plan. It would be nice to see the Nov. hours so I can plan the last day. :goodvibes

[domiii]

We are going down on the 1st and staying at POP, then the cruise, then SSR until the 11th. We haven't decided what exactly we are doing on the 1st yet. I got nervous reading here that people have missed the cruise when they fly in on embarkation day, so we decided to go a day early. :woohoo:

[Goldeelox9]

My whole group will be at the POP on the 1st! If you see me come say hi!!!

[Cindywith2boys]

Yeah, I think I would be nervous about being late too! Might be a little less stressful for you!:thumbsup2

[domiii]

My whole group will be at the POP on the 1st! If you see me come say hi!!!

Will do. Are you taking Disney transportation to the port?

[Chelley00]

Muh Ha Ha. Fearless leader here has been hounding the hold outs to play the fish extender game via PM. I've sucked Cindywith2boys in, (and stitchlovestink is so close!) and now I'm waiting on the others to cave.

Come play, all. You know you wanna :laughing:

[Goldeelox9]

Will do. Are you taking Disney transportation to the port?

No I hired two 18 passenger Vans to drive us all there. If we wanted to take Disney Trans. we would have to get ourselves to a hotel that is part of the land and sea packages.

[domiii]

We are renting a car to and from so we can pick up goodies to the ship and groceries on the way back to SSR. I found it was cheaper than the Disney transportation.

Good job Fearless leader!! The more the merrier. :cheer2:

[Chelley00]

Shezfrombermuda decided to play with us!!! Still waiting on the hold outs! :)

[Goldeelox9]

We are paying $650 (TIP INCLUDED) for round trip service for 19 people including a stop at a liquior store on the way to the ship and on the way back 1/2 our party is going to differant Disney Hotels and 1/2 to the airport. It comes out to $45 a person, not including the kids...they are "free"!

[domiii]

Lisa, That isn't a bad price at all. I drink so much diet coke I am getting a free rental one way!!! It pays to keep those caps.

Chelly, I am confident you will get them all to join us!! Now, I have to go shopping for some goodies.

[Chelley00]

We are up to 8 staterooms playing in our fish extender game. Anyone else want to come play? I know there are lurkers out there somewhere!

[domiii]

Hey all - Kayla leaves for WDW on Sunday for a week without us! :sad2: She turns 20 on Monday. Dom and I went in March without her so turn about is fair play, I guess. ;) I will miss her. :sad1:

I read another thread that people got upset if any one spoke about anything other than the cruise on their meet thread. Isn't the point to get to know every one? Our Christmas cruise thread went on and on people are still getting together as a result. We even designed tee shirts for every one! Just wondered how every on else felt. :confused3 If I am spouting too much, then I will stop. :goodvibes

I've only had one other experience with a cruise meeting thread so that is how I am proceeding. Let me know!

[Goldeelox9]

I want to get to know everyone...Talk about your kids, dogs, vacations, plans, anything!!!!!!!

Where is Kayla staying? Lucky Girl!!

[domiii]

DMIL had some DVC points left over so she and a friend are staying at SSR Sunday to Friday and Friday at ASMo. Her friend's mom had so many flyer miles the air fare was 'free'. Not a bad trip! She is having her birthday dinner at CRT during the fireworks. Kind of cool to watch them through the stained glass.

Only two turtles and 4 feral cats outside.

[Chelley00]

Jacob (DS12) is leaving next Friday for a week at WDW with his "bio" dad, who has a conference in Orlando. Kaleb (DS15) will be here with me since he starts his summer job the next Monday so it's just Jacob and his dad alone. I told Jacob he shouldn't get to go on the cruise since he's going next week and it's not fair to the rest of us, but he acted like the world was coming to an end, so I guess we'll take him with us :lmao:

[Goldeelox9]

My Fiance's siste ris at the beacj club in July for a conference. I have been trying to squeeze in a "Free" trip, but he won't ask her. I would even sleep on the floor. LOL

[domiii]

Dom and I got to go free in March by chaperoning a school trip! Now that was nice.

[Goldeelox9]

I just passed on our thread to another cruiser who will be joining us on my Wedding Cruise! HI SHANNON!!!

[domiii]

:welcome: to our humble group Shannon!!!


The NOVEMBER hours are finally up!!! Yeah I can plan.

Kayla is having a great time in WDW. I miss her though!!

[heyshanny]

Hey y'all! This is my very first DIS post. I'm super excited for the cruise! And Lisa goes on and on about the Dis boards so I'm excited to explore the forums and see what I can learn from you all!

[Goldeelox9]

HEY you are here!!!!!!! party:

[heyshanny]

So, where do you get the fish extenders?

[heyshanny]

Oh, and we are in cabin #6574

[Cindywith2boys]

For any of you that have been waiting with bated breath, the November hours are up on the WDW website! :cool1:

I've been lurking on the November hours thread and there was a big hurray when the hours started showing up! :yay:

[Goldeelox9]

I got mine from Ebay....Email me and I will give you the lady's email adress, you can contact her outright.

[Chelley00]

I got ours from the same lady Lisa did :)

[domiii]

Me too, but she was going away when I contacted her and haven't be back in touch with her .... hmmm I'll have to get working on mine!!

I feel lost without my baby at home. Isn't that silly?

[Goldeelox9]

Not Silly at all....You are her mama! Hopefully she is having a good time!

[domiii]

Thanks!! She's having a blast. Wearing that birthday button for all its worth!!! She's sending where in the world picture on our cell phones. It's a fun game.

[heyshanny]

What does it mean "the November hours are up"?

[Goldeelox9]

The November Park Hours were posted on the Disney Web site a whole month late! It was driving us all crazy!

[Chelley00]

Hey, gang. I just wanted to give everyone a heads up that we are thinking about canceling the cruise :(

We've just been trying to stash away as much savings as we can, and we ran some numbers and realized we can do 10 days at WDW cheaper than the 4 day cruise. With the cost of everything going up, plus the fact that we're going to have 2 kids in private school next year (actually 3, but one my ex pays for :) ) I'm just very nervous about spending the extra $1,000 on the cruise.

Right now we're waiting to hear back from the lady who owns the house where we usually stay in Orlando. If it's available, we'll take that as our "sign" and cancel. If not, we'll figure it's meant to be, and still cruise. So, we're just in this wait and see mode.

Either way I'll keep up the fish extender list on the first post for you since I started it :)

[domiii]

oooooo noooooooo

My fingers are crossed it all works out!!!!

[Goldeelox9]

Oh NO!!!! We will miss you! Actually you can look for us in the parks during our honeymoon and if you see us you BETTER come say hi!

[stitchlovestink]

My whole group will be at the POP on the 1st! If you see me come say hi!!!

We're checking into POP on 10/31 (planning on going to MNSSHP on the 31st, will buy tix after I get my airline tix, so I KNOW we will be there on the 31st :rotfl: ). Maybe, we can have a pre-cuise meet? :thumbsup2

Muh Ha Ha. Fearless leader here has been hounding the hold outs to play the fish extender game via PM. I've sucked Cindywith2boys in, (and stitchlovestink is so close!) and now I'm waiting on the others to cave.

Come play, all. You know you wanna :laughing:

I'm in!! Chelley00, did you get my PM letting you know? I've already been shopping and have several of my 'FE gifts' I'm trying to be creative as well as keeping in mind that I have to get this extra stuff in my luggage and they're already cutting us back on how much we can take w/o having to pay extra. :rolleyes1 I think I've gotten some great ideas though.



And WELCOME Shannon :wave2:

[domiii]

We're checking into POP on 10/31 (planning on going to MNSSHP on the 31st, will buy tix after I get my airline tix, so I KNOW we will be there on the 31st :rotfl: ). Maybe, we can have a pre-cuise meet? :thumbsup2

That sounds fun!!

[Goldeelox9]

We're checking into POP on 10/31 (planning on going to MNSSHP on the 31st, will buy tix after I get my airline tix, so I KNOW we will be there on the 31st :rotfl: ). Maybe, we can have a pre-cuise meet? :thumbsup2

Sounds like fun! We have dinner at 8:30pm, but we check in like at 11:00am!

[stitchlovestink]

Sounds like fun! We have dinner at 8:30pm, but we check in like at 11:00am!

I assume you already have your airline tix? I have not bought mine yet as I was waiting for SW to open their next window of flights. who are you flying w/ (if you are flying) and how did you do price wise?
thanks

[Goldeelox9]

We are flying Airtran....Got tickets back in February. We paid $94 each way. Almost all of our guest are on our flight. The flight home on Thursday is only $59 this week and someone who just decided to join us got that great fare!

[Chelley00]

We are flying Airtran....Got tickets back in February. We paid $94 each way. Almost all of our guest are on our flight. The flight home on Thursday is only $59 this week and someone who just decided to join us got that great fare!

Watch Airtran. We had DS15 booked on a non-stop flight out of Chicago, and they changed his flight and now he changed planes in Atlanta, with only a 40 minute window. Now I have to decide to pull him out of school on the 31st so he can leave on the only non-stop flight they have that day, or let him change planes alone in Atlanta.

Or of course, I can pay Airtran $59 to babysit him from one concourse to another...... :mad:

[Goldeelox9]

I like Airtran....They did change our flight and let all of us change to an earlier one so I was ok with it. Plus since we booked so early we still get our 2 bags! YAY~:banana: It will just cut down on the no. of bags I have to pay for. LOL

[Goldeelox9]

I am excited about the Fish Exchange....I got you all some goodies last night! :yay:

[stitchlovestink]

I like Airtran....They did change our flight and let all of us change to an earlier one so I was ok with it. Plus since we booked so early we still get our 2 bags! YAY~:banana: It will just cut down on the no. of bags I have to pay for. LOL

Lucky you!! I didn't plan this trip that far out, so I have to wait for SW to open up their next set of dates. I really like AirTran but lately, they've only had a few direct flights from BWI and they seem to sell out of the cheap(er) seats pretty fast. I'll also compare the fact that now I'd have to pay for the extra luggage on AirTran vs. SW.

BTW, since we're spending a few days in WDW before and after our cruise (and I really really don't want to do laundry on vacation, esp since I won't have very many days at the parks anyways) what do you do w/ all of your luggage on the cruise? :confused3 We will have 4 of our that are all adult sized so we will have lots of luggage. I'm kinda concerned about this part of the trip as I have never cruised before so I don't know how big these rooms are and how much storage there is. :worried:

[Chelley00]

Well, I typed out the "please cancel our cruise" email a good 25 times last week, and finally on Friday, sucked it up and sent it. So unfortunately, we won't be joining you (there has to be a crying smilie, I just don't see one over there)

The good news for us is that we get to spend 10 days at Disney! It just made so much more sense to do 10 days at WDW than only 4 days on the cruise for more money. (it's the anal accountant in me!) We'll be in the World 10/24 - 11/4 if anyone else will be there! If anyone else joins the thread or the fish extender exchange, will someone PM me and I'll change the first post for you!!!

Speaking of fish extender, I have some pirate things I bought for our FE gifts if anyone is looking for something cheap! I could even deliver them since we'll be at Kennedy Space Center the night before you embark!

[Goldeelox9]

Lucky you!! I didn't plan this trip that far out, so I have to wait for SW to open up their next set of dates. I really like AirTran but lately, they've only had a few direct flights from BWI and they seem to sell out of the cheap(er) seats pretty fast. I'll also compare the fact that now I'd have to pay for the extra luggage on AirTran vs. SW.

BTW, since we're spending a few days in WDW before and after our cruise (and I really really don't want to do laundry on vacation, esp since I won't have very many days at the parks anyways) what do you do w/ all of your luggage on the cruise? :confused3 We will have 4 of our that are all adult sized so we will have lots of luggage. I'm kinda concerned about this part of the trip as I have never cruised before so I don't know how big these rooms are and how much storage there is. :worried:

I know we would be flying Southwest if we had to buy tickets now. I am waiting for them to open up to get my Future Inlaws tickets home. after the cruise they are coming to Baltimore, then staying here for the week while we are in WDW then staying for our Baltimore Reception, then flying back to AZ.

There is a good amount of storage in the rooms....Lots of room in the closet. I have been in a Cat. 10 room with other adults before. We all unpacked in the closet (haning stuff up) and in the drawers and put the suitcases inside each other then putting them in the closet. It was tight, but totally do able. We are staying DVC for the honeymoon and I plan on washing clothes (for free) the first day of the honeymoon!

[Goldeelox9]

Well, I typed out the "please cancel our cruise" email a good 25 times last week, and finally on Friday, sucked it up and sent it. So unfortunately, we won't be joining you (there has to be a crying smilie, I just don't see one over there)

The good news for us is that we get to spend 10 days at Disney! It just made so much more sense to do 10 days at WDW than only 4 days on the cruise for more money. (it's the anal accountant in me!) We'll be in the World 10/24 - 11/4 if anyone else will be there! If anyone else joins the thread or the fish extender exchange, will someone PM me and I'll change the first post for you!!!

Speaking of fish extender, I have some pirate things I bought for our FE gifts if anyone is looking for something cheap! I could even deliver them since we'll be at Kennedy Space Center the night before you embark!

We are going to miss you! :( I am so sorry, but can understand your feelings about more bang of your buck!

[domiii]

We are going to miss you! :( I am so sorry, but can understand your feelings about more bang of your buck!

DITTO! :mad:

stitchlovestink, also most luggage fits under the bed as well. That's where we stored ours.

We're flying Airtran out of Newburgh, NY. We are driving 1 1/2 for a 2 hour flight, but the price was right, even with gas! Now I just have to figure how to pack the three of us in three suitcases!! I may have to pay for a bag. We will have the washer/dryer at DVC so I can get away with less clothes in that respect. Kayla wants to dress up for Palo. I just hope she doesn't want to take a really poofy dress. The toiletries is what is killing me. I may have to be really creative this trip. I usually way over pack with the little necessities of life.

[stitchlovestink]

DITTO! :mad:

stitchlovestink, also most luggage fits under the bed as well. That's where we stored ours.

We're flying Airtran out of Newburgh, NY. We are driving 1 1/2 for a 2 hour flight, but the price was right, even with gas! Now I just have to figure how to pack the three of us in three suitcases!! I may have to pay for a bag. We will have the washer/dryer at DVC so I can get away with less clothes in that respect. Kayla wants to dress up for Palo. I just hope she doesn't want to take a really poofy dress. The toiletries is what is killing me. I may have to be really creative this trip. I usually way over pack with the little necessities of life.

I hope you mean all of the 'things' for the three of you. I would think it would be very uncomfortable to pack yourself in the suitcase. :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: sorry I just had to throw that one out there when I saw that comment. It's the 'smart alecky' side of me. ;)
Makes me think of the 'I LOVE LUCY' episode, where she tries hiding in a trunk so she can go to Europe w/ Ricky and gets stuck in the trunk because she has the key to the trunk in her pocket.

[stitchlovestink]

Well, I typed out the "please cancel our cruise" email a good 25 times last week, and finally on Friday, sucked it up and sent it. So unfortunately, we won't be joining you (there has to be a crying smilie, I just don't see one over there)

The good news for us is that we get to spend 10 days at Disney! It just made so much more sense to do 10 days at WDW than only 4 days on the cruise for more money. (it's the anal accountant in me!) We'll be in the World 10/24 - 11/4 if anyone else will be there! If anyone else joins the thread or the fish extender exchange, will someone PM me and I'll change the first post for you!!!

Speaking of fish extender, I have some pirate things I bought for our FE gifts if anyone is looking for something cheap! I could even deliver them since we'll be at Kennedy Space Center the night before you embark!

So sorry to hear that you won't be on the cruise :sad1:

But I am surre that you will have a fab time spending 10 days at WDW. :cool1:

Enjoy your time at the World... ;)

[Cindywith2boys]

Chelle -
Sorry you won't be cruising with us :worried: , but how fun! 10 days at Disney :banana:
We'll be there before the cruise, so we may run into each other (not that we'd know it).

Enjoy!
C

[domiii]

sorry I just had to throw that one out there when I saw that comment. It's the 'smart alecky' side of me. ;)

:lmao: :lmao:

[domiii]

Where is everyone?? :confused3

We have our car reservations for to and from Port! Yeah. We got an info packet for the cruise. That was exciting. Can't wait to make our reservations for Palo and excursions. Now if we could just make the calendar go faster.

[Goldeelox9]

We got our Info packets too! Only 4 months and 4 days til I get married...ekkk!!!!!!!

I have bought one round of Fish Extender Gifts....But I am at a loss for another.

How many gifts are we going to do? Should we split it up like 2 rooms deliver per night or something. I am new at this and our vet. jumped ship....:lmao:

[shezfrombermuda]

We got our Info packets too! Only 4 months and 4 days til I get married...ekkk!!!!!!!

I have bought one round of Fish Extender Gifts....But I am at a loss for another.

How many gifts are we going to do? Should we split it up like 2 rooms deliver per night or something. I am new at this and our vet. jumped ship....:lmao:

I was just coming to ask the same question about the fish extender gifts! How many deliveries do you make? How many gifts....? :goodvibes

[domiii]

I've never used one, so I have no idea. Our last cruise, we did an exchange at a meet. Everyone who participated put in one or two small items that symbolized their state or themselves some how. For example, we put in a little tin with sand and shells from the Jersey shore and some saltwater taffy. I also included a clear Christmas ornament so people could put sand in it from where our cruise was going. Does this help?:confused3

[Chelley00]

I'm not a vet, I was just reading other threads. I think since it's a 4 day only, maybe you could just stick to one delivery per stateroom. That way you aren't going to have to run around more than once delivering stuff?



Jumped ship :laughing:

[stitchlovestink]

Hello... Anyone out there???? :wave:
anybody else getting excited? I know I'm really starting to count down the days. I don't want to wish my summer away, but....
I booked our airfare for the way down. :eek:
I still need to get it for coming home, but the return prices were outrageous. :scared1: I was looking to come home on Saturday or sunday.
I couldn't believe the prices!!!
I did however, find a more suitable price for a return flight on Monday mid morning... ;) Looks like we might have to stay a couple of extra days at WDW :rolleyes: I figured the numbers, and the cost difference of the flights for 4 of us would cover the cost of the extra 2 nights at the hotel. So to me it's a no brainer, we're staying at WDW until Monday. :rolleyes:

[Goldeelox9]

Hello... Anyone out there???? :wave:
anybody else getting excited? I know I'm really starting to count down the days. I don't want to wish my summer away, but....
I booked our airfare for the way down. :eek:
I still need to get it for coming home, but the return prices were outrageous. :scared1: I was looking to come home on Saturday or sunday.
I couldn't believe the prices!!!
I did however, find a more suitable price for a return flight on Monday mid morning... ;) Looks like we might have to stay a couple of extra days at WDW :rolleyes: I figured the numbers, and the cost difference of the flights for 4 of us would cover the cost of the extra 2 nights at the hotel. So to me it's a no brainer, we're staying at WDW until Monday. :rolleyes:

YAY...Longer in WDW is always good. Yesterday was 3 months, 3 weeks and 3 days til the wedding and I was sooo excited. We are really on the homestretch now!

I like the one delivery. Now we should each just pick a night to deliver. I pick the last night....Wed. November 5th!

[Cindywith2boys]

One day works for me, too. I can do the first night, Sunday the 2nd. :yay:

I feel like I'm wishing my summer away, but I can't wait until Disney!!:banana:

[Goldeelox9]

I am with you...Wishing the summer away and not even looking back! LOL!

[Cindywith2boys]

Shezfrombermuda - I was just getting names and statesrooms down for the fish extender gift exchange and I don't see your stateroom listed. :confused3

What's your room number?
thanks!

[GWNnewbies]

Hi. I'm new to cruising and to forums :confused: but I will be on this cruise with my daughter and her friend (both 17). I'm looking forward to getting to know some fellow cruisers before our trip as well as getting some tips to help us get ready for our cruise.

[Cindywith2boys]

Hi!:wave2:

Welcome to the board! My family has been on one other Disney cruise and we loved it! You and the girls will have an awesome time. :cool1:

[Goldeelox9]

Welcome! This will be my 4th Disney Cruise...and the best one ever. I am getting married on Castaway Cay! You will totally love the cruise!

[GWNnewbies]

Thank you for the welcomes and congratulations to Goldeelox. We are getting really excited.:yay:

[Goldeelox9]

Thanks....You guys will love it. We are doing a swap type thing, called a Fish Extender where we each pick a day to deliver our "surprises" to each room. YOu are welcomed to join us! If you read back to the beginning you can see how it all works. It should be Fun. I am picking something that represents my home state of Maryland and Maybe a bit of DF's home state of New Jersey!

[GWNnewbies]

That would be great. I have been reading about the Fish Extenders and I would like to make one. How many people are there participating in this?

[Goldeelox9]

The list is on the front page.....I think it's 8 of us...Cindy is in too but not listed ont he front page and we need sherri's room number!

[GWNnewbies]

Sounds good. We are in stateroom 7626 and since I don't see that anyone has picked it yet, we will do the Monday night if that's ok.

[Goldeelox9]

What is your name and your daughter and her friend's names. Thanks for joining us!

[GWNnewbies]

Oops sorry. My name is Sheila (I'm 46), my daughter's name is Becky and her friend's name is Caity.

[Chelley00]

Okay, all. I think I've got the first post updated with the missing stateroom numbers, and added Sheila's gang to the extender. Oh how I have little tinges of jealousy about missing all this :(

[GWNnewbies]

thank you for adding us we cannot wait to participate. Goldeelox9 we have read your wedding journal and everything looks magical we were very touched by the story of the proposal.

[Goldeelox9]

Thank you so much! I am so excited!

[Cindywith2boys]

Sheila - glad you're in! :thumbsup2

Actually, I was already on the FE list (4th one down), so now I'm on twice. ;)

My sister and family won't be doing the gift exchange, so you can take them off. Too much preplanning for them.

C

[domiii]

Hey all been busy with 2 productions at the same time at the playhouse! Finishing the set for one and rehearsing the other. Anyway, we are 104 days out .... can't wait!!!!! We are almost in double digits and then before you know it we will be in single digits. :cool1:

Sheila, welcome. My DD is 20, but can give some advise about "The Stack" if your girls are interested. She was too shy to go by herself, but ended up going the last night and loved it on our 3 day.

[GWNnewbies]

Thank you for the welcomes. We are excited cause today is day 100 until we leave(we are doing the 7-day land/sea), which means we go into double digits tomorrow!:cheer2: Thank you for the offer of advice on 'The Stack'. I think the main concern is that they are going to be the oldest ones there. When are your productions taking place?

[domiii]

We open one this Friday - it's a Christmas Show - so we are having Christmas in July!! It's called Mrs. Bob Crachits Wild Christmas Binge. We open with Best Little *****house in September.

Thanks for asking!!

[GWNnewbies]

Wow Karen, that sounds like fun .......... and a ton of work. Are you all involved or is it just you?

[domiii]

All of us are involved! Dominick and I met at the theater group. Kayla had no choice. We love it and are passionate about it, so it's all good.

Dear Monitors,
Sorry about the title of the show!

[GWNnewbies]

That's really nice that you are all involved. It's great to do things like that with family I think it helps you get to know each other as people instead of just as mom/dad/daughter. I work at a dance studio and my daughter dances there and I really like sharing that with her. You guys must have been doing that for quite some time now then. That's great too that you have something to keep you busy up until it's almost cruise time. It is our slow season at the studio and so I am thinking about the cruise all the time right now. I can't wait until next month when things pick up a bit and I will have other things to think about.LOL

[domiii]

Sheila,
All I think about is the cruise!! It can't get here fast enough, but then once it's come and gone I'll be sad it's over. Where are you from?

I agree it has been great working together. Dominick and I even work on the musical at the local HS. Kayla's friends thought we were really cool parents because we 'got' the whole theatre thing. She graduated 2 years ago and we are still there. I love to share my passion with kids.

[Goldeelox9]

The Cruise is all I think about all day long every day!

[domiii]

How are the plans coming? Has there been a shower yet?? I bet you can't wait!

[Goldeelox9]

No shower yet! September 13th. That is my Mom's birthday and since she isn't with us anymore it is a great honor to have my shower on such a special day!

I am so very excited! I still need to have my dress taken in and the bridesmaids need thier dresses altered! I also am dying my crinoline slip pink for under my dress and I need to do that still! I have half of the invites made for the at home reception and still need to make the others. Oh and I also need to win the lottery! LOL

[domiii]

Sounds like you are very organized and ready. What a great tribute to your mom. You can borrow mine if you need some one on the ship for that last minute whatever. My mom made my dress, my bridesmaid and her dress for my wedding.

I love the idea of the pink crinoline. What time is your ceromony?

[Goldeelox9]

Awe thank you! The wedding is at 10:00am! Then afterwards a little recption in Palo then we will hit the beach! You guys will all have to look for me!

[domiii]

We'll throw rose petals off our veranda!

[Goldeelox9]

LOL....I will look for them! :) :flower3:

[GWNnewbies]

Lisa, I can imagine that you would think about the cruise alot. You are getting married on it! I was talking to my niece yesterday and she is honeymooning at Disney World and she was saying that she is more excited about going to Disney than she is about the wedding! She just wishes there were more honeymoon 'perks'. I think it is so nice that you planned your shower on your mom's birthday. That's a nice way of honoring her and I'm sure she will 'be there' watching over you. Is the ceremony actually on the ship or on the beach?
Karen, that's really great that you share your passion with kids. It is really wonderful for them when they see someone who is really excited by the arts and it's hard for the schools to offer as much with their budgets getting cut all the time. We live in Dundas in Ontario, Canada. It is a very small town about and hour's drive west of Toronto.

[Goldeelox9]

I am getting married right on the beach of Castaway Cay at 10am. Feel free to sneak over and watch! LOL

[domiii]

Sheila - you are coming quite a distance! Are you staying at WDW at all during your trip?

[Goldeelox9]

Wow that is quite a way to come. We are happy you will be on our cruise with us! :cool1:

[GWNnewbies]

Wow Lisa, that's so nice to be getting married on the beach.
Karen, yes we are going to WDW for 3 days before the cruise. I haven't been since I was a teenager and Becky and Caity have never been so we wanted to have a little taste of WDW along with our cruise. We are going to be staying at the Animal Kingdom Lodge because Becky is nuts about giraffes.

[GWNnewbies]

Karen, I'm sorry, I forgot to ask, how did the show opening go on Friday?

[Goldeelox9]

We are staying at the Animal Kingdom Lodge for our Honeymoon after the cruise. I have never stayed there....I hope it is nice. There is a whole thread on the DIS boards about the hotel. I have read it and now know what to look forward to!

Oh yeah, how did the show opening go?

[domiii]

Sheila - It was sold out!! YEAH. Thanks for asking. If you need help in planning your three days, DO NOT hesitate to ask. It will be the Food and Wine Festival at Epcot, which is our favortie time to go! We are stying after the cruise, but arriving on November 1. We'll be heading to F&W, DM has never been!

We are wait listed for AKL. I am so jealous of you all! I doubt we'll get in being AKL is the newest DVC and every one wants to stay there! I hope we get lucky! We are having breakfast at Boma, however.

[kath1210]

Hi everyone! Another Maryland family checking in for this cruise! :thumbsup2 Our family consists of me (Kathy - 48), DH (Denis - 47), DS17 (Denny) and DD14 (Katie). This is our 4th Disney cruise, and we are SO looking forward to it. (There is a slight possibility that my DS17 won't be able to go due to school commitments, so my DD14's BFF may be joining us instead.)

The kids have 2 days off that week, so we'll only need to pull them out for 3 days.

As my kids grow older, I know these family times will be fewer and farther between. I love DCL's family activities, although I have a feeling that my DS17 will be off on his own quite a bit!

I am looking forward to getting to know you all.:goodvibes

[Goldeelox9]

YAY! Another MD girl! Where are you from? I am in Lansdowne, near Arbutus.

[domiii]

Kathy - Welcome!! Our little group is growing. You might be the true veteran with 4 cruises. Amen to the family time being fewer and far between! DD is finally old enough to go to all the adult places this time. We are looking forward to it.

[Chelley00]

Kathy, I put you on the list on the first page. Let me know if you want to play with the gang on the fish extender exchange and I'll update the post to reflect it. I'll need your stateroom number :)