August 30th 2009 - 4 night Wonder [Archive] - Page 3 - The DIS Discussion Forums

Carys

07-22-2009, 12:14 AM

Wow! How awesome to have some more people coming on board with us!!!! :dance3: Welcome!! :banana:

My minions..I mean..my FE gifts are gathering as we get closer to D-Day. I wonder whether customs are going to think I'm trying to start an import business of some kind :lmao:

I do need to get around to ordering the birthday stateroom decoration package, but can't decide whether to order other bits and bobs too so still holding off for the moment. Those chocolate strawberries just look so darn good, but with cruise food followed by 10 nights of deluxe dining we don't really need to be ordering More edible goodies :rotfl2:

(If it's ok I'll PM the spreadsheet maker my cabin number closer to the cruise because I'm very security cautious and would rather not have it floating out on the net. Obviously have had too many security courses at work!! :rotfl:)

Crystal - congrats on the great cabin upgrade!!!:cheer2:

Disney On A Dime!

07-22-2009, 08:09 AM

:banana:

Hi there -

This will be our family's first Disney Cruise, and we are SO excited! Any tips from those that have been before, would be greatly appreciated. Our children's ages are 15 (DS) 13 (DD).

Thank you in advance!

Jeanette (DM)

pirate: Welcome to the crew Jeanette! pirate: You all are going to have a great time on this cruise! This will be my boy's third Disney cruise...they are 12 and 9...and they can't wait to board the ship again! :boat:

pirate: Here is a bit of information regarding our DIS activities for this sailing...you can also surf through some of the past few pages of this discussion board and see what has been happening. Please feel free to ask questions...some of us have cruised with Disney before and others have learned a lot about Disney cruising through these boards and much research! ;)

pirate: We will be having a DISmeets onboard the Wonder at 3:00PM in the Promenade Lounge...located on the third floor outside of Parrot Cay. This is totally for fun and so that many of us can place faces with the many months or years of posting that some have done in preparation for this vacation.

pirate: If you would like to participate in the Fish Extender (FE) exchange...just be sure to post your cabin number along with the names of the folks in the cabin...Kristina will be able to add all of your information to our list. If you do not know what a FE is...:confused3...just ask or surf some of the main Cruise board to find out further information.

pirate: Again, welcome to the "Plenty o' Rum n Parlay 4 None" crew!

:cutie: Crystal

Disney On A Dime!

07-22-2009, 08:22 AM

My minions..I mean..my FE gifts are gathering as we get closer to D-Day. I wonder whether customs are going to think I'm trying to start an import business of some kind :lmao:

:lmao: I totally get what you are saying! It feels like you have your own little store all organized and neat looking...could be a business! Or it could be FE gifts!!! But again, the question comes up...what is a FE? :confused3

(If it's ok I'll PM the spreadsheet maker my cabin number closer to the cruise because I'm very security cautious and would rather not have it floating out on the net. Obviously have had too many security courses at work!! :rotfl:)

:thumbsup2 Good move...you could even let us know at the DISmeets of your cabin number...

Crystal - congrats on the great cabin upgrade!!!:cheer2:

Thanks! :cutie: And as some might have seen...my mom's cabin is only two doors down and my friend's family is next to my mom. Funny thing is that we all booked separately, however; linked up for dining purposes...and we all went from a cat. 12 to a cat. 9!

pirate: It's getting closer for...Plenty o' Rum n Parlay 4 None!

TiggerTails57

07-22-2009, 08:40 AM

DisneyDreamerK

07-22-2009, 02:54 PM

happyj

07-22-2009, 03:27 PM

I am not completely sure but I think you have to add these things before you arrive :thumbsup2

debsters41

07-22-2009, 03:30 PM

Here is the "Plenty o' Rum n Parlay 4 None" crew and FE list...to those of you who are new to this discussion...please feel free to add your name to our crew list...if you would like to participate in the FE exchange please put a <*XX>< with your information. The cut-off date for the FE list is August 1st.

FE Carys (Sandra) + DDad + DM [Taiwan + New Zealand] <*XX><
Debsters41 (Debbie) + DH (John)+ DD15 (Fofy)+ DD13 (Emmily) [Greece]<*XX><
Happyj (Janet) + DH(Gaetano) + DD20(Lara) [United Kingdom]stateroom 6542<*XX><
Shelleyr25 + DD + DS11 + DD10 [New Jersey]
Nadinenurse + DH + DD17 + DS16 [New York]<*XX><
Hmansure (Harry) + DW (Vicki) + DS14 (Tim) + DS10 (Jake) + DD5 (Keira) [New Jersey] <*XX><
Xolatinoxo + DH + DD15 + DS9
Love2pugs (Tracy) + DH (Nick) [Ohio] <*XX>< - Stateroom number 6616
Disney On A Dime! (Crystal) + DH (Dan) + DS12 (Blake) + DS9 (Dylan) [Virginia] <*XX>< - stateroom TBD
TiggerTails57 (Janice) + DH (Randy) [Maryland] <*XX><- Stateroom #6128
Truck1(Ronnie) GF(Danielle) DS10 (Ronald Jr) DD8 (Katlyn) 6060 FMIL(Denise) FFIL(Daniel)(Blended Family)

Hi again all! Back in town running errands because we are getting just so darn close! :dance3: The bad thing about reading the posts sporadically is that I find it hard to keep up with things, which is why I think Crystal and Kristina are just so darn fabulous to keep us all posted with what is going on in our little group!

So, did I miss a post where Truck1 left the group? I didn't see them listed on the spreadsheet. I would like to know because I really am trying to figure out my gifts:yay: I am literally going shopping on Sunday August 2nd! Also, I hate to be a pain, but Xolatinoxo, are you still there? We haven't heard from you in a while, I hope all is well!

Welcome Jeanette and new Disney on a Dime families! The more the merrier!:grouphug:

Disney On A Dime!

07-22-2009, 07:50 PM

All updated:

http://view.iwork.com/document/?d=FE.numbers&a=p53134184&u=k_sam@me.com&p=D5560342E9A54A58B876

I have a random question though.

I have just a room booked for Pop Century after the cruise for 3 days. It is possible to buy magic your way tickets plus the deluxe dining plan when I get there to check in? Thanks!

:confused3 I don't know about this one...however...if you plan on getting the dining plan and tickets...I would go ahead and change that on your reservation with Disney. If you used a TA...just have them do it. OR post this to the main discussion boards for Disney resorts and see what others say about adding those options at check-in...again...I am of little value with this one...Sorry! :sad2:

:worship: Thanks for updating the "Plenty o' Rum n Parlay 4 None" crew list!

JustineMarie

07-22-2009, 07:58 PM

All updated:

http://view.iwork.com/document/?d=FE.numbers&a=p53134184&u=k_sam@me.com&p=D5560342E9A54A58B876

I have a random question though.

I have just a room booked for Pop Century after the cruise for 3 days. It is possible to buy magic your way tickets plus the deluxe dining plan when I get there to check in? Thanks!

I don't think you will be able to add the Dining plan at check-in. As far as I know you have to add it 7 days before arrival. You can add tickets the day you get there tho. If you dont have all the money for the tickets and dining, I would just add the dining plan and a one day base ticket for each person and upgrade the tickets once you arrive. We will be at Disney the 3 days after the cruise too! We are staying at Coronado Springs with the free dining.

I just got our cabin number today! I am so excited bc now it seems so real! We are in room 6030. I read the reports on here and it seems like it's a good location and all! Can't wait to meet everyone!

~Justine

Disney On A Dime!

07-22-2009, 08:16 PM

Hi again all! Back in town running errands because we are getting just so darn close! :dance3: The bad thing about reading the posts sporadically is that I find it hard to keep up with things, which is why I think Crystal and Kristina are just so darn fabulous to keep us all posted with what is going on in our little group!

So, did I miss a post where Truck1 left the group? I didn't see them listed on the spreadsheet. I would like to know because I really am trying to figure out my gifts:yay: I am literally going shopping on Sunday August 2nd! Also, I hate to be a pain, but Xolatinoxo, are you still there? We haven't heard from you in a while, I hope all is well!

Welcome Jeanette and new Disney on a Dime families! The more the merrier!:grouphug:

:wave: Hi Debbie! Isn't Kristina great with the FE spreadsheet! :yay: It totally makes shopping and gathering FE items easier! I do believe that the list is up to date. If I remember correctly...Truck1 left the group to...maybe go on a longer cruise or not cruise at all??? As far as Xolatinoxo goes...I have not heard from her since I have been on this discussion...and does anyone know if Nadinenurse and Hmansure are still in with the FE? I know that these folks signed up sometime ago...just want to make sure that they are still interested. :cutie: Hopefully they will be contacting us soon!

pirate: For all...the cut-off date to sign up for the FE exchange is August 1st. We will still take names and cabins of those that come later, however; they will be denoted on the list as such, and those that can do more FEs will help with the overflow! ;)

:grouphug: Lastly, I am so excited that my mom decided to participate in the FE exchange! Today I purchased her a Fish Extender (cheap one from ebay) and two mickey antenna heads for the ends. I also helped her to figure out some of her FE gifts! She was so excited! :dance3: Oh and I have started to make some magnets for her door...the first one states that this is her first Disney cruise!

:flower3: Okay...I think that I have posted enough for today...is anyone else as excited as I am! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Crystal

DisneyDreamerK

07-23-2009, 10:33 AM

I believe it's all updated with current information:
http://view.iwork.com/document/?d=FE.numbers&a=p53134184&u=k_sam@me.com&p=D5560342E9A54A58B876

I called Disney and they cancelled my room only and gave me a new reservation with 3 day base ticket and Deluxe Dining. Since I booked my airfare already I couldn't add an extra night which would of given me free dining. :( LOL it's ok because my boyfriend isn't a big fan of Disney World (He's a trooper cause I make him go every year) he only goes for the food. lol

900 bucks later I have the reservations I need....

I am trying to sort out my paychecks now...

Next paycheck is for shopping then the next one is for saving then the one after that is for shopping then I get paid while on vacation.

So stressful!

My sister is coming on the cruise as well with her 3 kids...she wanted me to ask this

She is going to Vero beach before the cruise and she has no idea how to travel from MCO to Vero then from Vero to Port then from Port to MCO. Has anyone done this before?

dbug4

07-23-2009, 12:15 PM

happyj

07-23-2009, 02:37 PM

:welcome:Dana

Disney On A Dime!

07-23-2009, 02:39 PM

This will be our First Cruise ever! We're so excited and I'm glad I found this board. Please add us to the FE list. It'll be my husband, myself, and our 2 daughters, 9 and 6. We're surprising them and not telling them until we get to Port Canaveral!

Our room # is 7532.

Thanks! Dana :yay: :cheer2:

pirate: Welcome aboard! pirate: And boy are you guys gonna love the Disney Cruise! pirate:

If you have read through the past few pages of this discussion, you will be able to see what's been happening with our DISmeets and the FE exchange. Please feel free to ask any questions...some of us here have cruised before and others are new...just like you all! We will add you to the "Plenty o' Rum n Parlay 4 None" crew list very shortly! :cutie:

princess: Crystal

Disney On A Dime!

07-23-2009, 02:51 PM

My sister is coming on the cruise as well with her 3 kids...she wanted me to ask this

She is going to Vero beach before the cruise and she has no idea how to travel from MCO to Vero then from Vero to Port then from Port to MCO. Has anyone done this before?

Kristina,

I have never traveled to Vero Beach before, but it looks like about a 1 hour and 40 minute trek from MCO (that's coming from mapquest.) I would imagine that renting a car would be the best way to go. I also looked up the route from Vero Beach to the Port and it is about a 1 hour and 15 minute drive. Her best bet might be to just rent a car from MCO and keep it until they return to MCO. :confused3 She could also drop the car off at the rental place for the duration of the cruise and then pick up another rental to get back to MCO. :confused3 Anyhow...just my thoughts! :idea:

:cutie: Crystal

love2pugs

07-23-2009, 06:44 PM

:welcome: Jeanette

:welcome: Dana

DisneyDreamerK

07-24-2009, 07:09 AM

http://view.iwork.com/document/?d=FE.numbers&a=p53134184&u=k_sam@me.com&p=D5560342E9A54A58B876

Tell me if I need to add anything else!

Another question! (LOL I like to ask my questions here so I don't get eaten alive on the main forums)

After the cruise I have MNNSHP on Sept 4th. It's the first one of the year. Do people dress up that far in advance? Thanks again! :worship:

debsters41

07-24-2009, 01:20 PM

My DD13 and I are also going and we are quasi dressing up!!:yay::yay: I am almost more excited about the MNSSHP than the cruise because I miss Halloween so much!

Welcome Dana! It is our first cruise too! Isn't it a wonderful feeling to be trying something so fun and so new??:goodvibes

I bought FE things today!!!!:banana:

happyj

07-24-2009, 04:05 PM

:banana:

Hi there -

This will be our family's first Disney Cruise, and we are SO excited! Any tips from those that have been before, would be greatly appreciated. Our children's ages are 15 (DS) 13 (DD).

Thank you in advance!

Jeanette (DM)

Welcome Jeanette this is also our first cruise

We are also going on the sept 4th very excited and we are definatly going to dress up as after research on the boards it makes it more fun.

DisneyDreamerK

07-24-2009, 06:48 PM

Awesome! I have dinner at liberty tree at 5:10 and I was thinking to bring my costume in a backpack then get dressed after dinner lol

I don't want to get funny looks at dinner haha

Carys

07-24-2009, 07:20 PM

We're also going to MNSSHP on that night, but we'll be having dinner at Narcoosees first so I suspect we'll skip dressing up this time :lmao: I love MNSSHP, I like Hallowishes almost More than the normal Wishes ..

This is Halloween! This is Halloween! Halloween halloween halloween halloween...everybody scream!!!!

;)

BDJazz

07-25-2009, 12:41 AM

DisneyDreamerK

07-25-2009, 07:33 AM

Hello Everyone,

This will be our first cruise ever and are really looking forward to it. My wife (25) and I (28) recently joined DVC and this was our free gift from DVC for signing up.

We are wondering if anyone has a good suggestion for an excursion at Nassau? We did not book anything because we have never been there and don't want to waste the day on a "bad" excursion. For those who have been to Nassau before do you have any suggestions? Here is what we have booked already: Castaway Cay: Parasailing and the snorkel/bike package. Palo on the last night. Couples massage and Exotic Rasul.

Look forward to seeing you all onboard!

I looked at a ton of reviews and narrowed it down to Atlantis Aquaventure and Blue Lagoon Dolphin experience. We picked the blue lagoon dolphin experience. The island just looks gorgeous and we can goto a waterpark anytime. From what I read, it is a once and a lifetime experience!

Disney On A Dime!

07-25-2009, 11:22 AM

:welcome: BDJazz! :welcome:

I have only been to the Bahamas one other time and then we did the Wyndham Resort Day Pass. It was a lot of fun, however; I believe that the Wyndham closes down for the Hurricane months...so that's not an option for our cruise. This time we are taking everyone to Atlantis...we got a great deal at the Comfort Suites which will give us access to Atlantis. I have also researched the Blue Lagoon Dolphin Experience and just the Beach Day at Blue Lagoon...they look like lots of fun! Anyhow...just a couple of ideas...I know that some just get off the boat and tour the Pirate Museum...and go to the Straw Market...some people just stay on the boat and enjoy what Disney has to offer. I have also been to other boards for cruises and they have entire discussions relating to the Bahamas...they have great info!

princess: Crystal

DisneyDreamerK

07-25-2009, 09:37 PM

Ok for those of you going to the September 4th MNNSHP, reply and let me know cause I will add it to the Cruise Spreadsheet! lol

happyj

07-26-2009, 03:05 AM

We are:banana::banana:

Welcome BDJAZZ

JustineMarie

07-26-2009, 09:07 AM

We will be at the MNSSHP on Sept 4th too! My girls are dressing up in their pirate costumes bc we will already have them for the pirate party on the cruise. I just need to get my youngest a pirate bandana.

On another note, it looks like there are quite a few of us that are from NJ on this cruise. Are you guys from the north or south?

DandADisney

07-26-2009, 11:01 AM

love2pugs

07-26-2009, 11:09 AM

:welcome: BDJazz and DandADisney

Hope everyone is having a nice weekend!

Disney On A Dime!

07-26-2009, 06:22 PM

pirate: Welcome DandADisney! pirate:

pirate: OK everyone...we are on the last week for sign-ups for the FE exchange. To those of you who are new...please decide sometime this week if you would like to participate in the Fish Extender Exchange. If you have no clue what this is...just ask...anyone of us would be happy to explain it! Last day to sign-up for the FE exchange is August 1st.

pirate: A big "Thanks" needs to go out to Kristina for keeping our FE List up-to-date! This chart has been a huge help for all of us in our planning. On this same note...make sure that you report your cabin number or any information that is missing from the chart as soon as possible. Some of our crew members will be starting their vacations very soon and I know that they would love to have their FE stuff in order. ;)

:wizard: For those of you who would like to keep some information private...you could report that info. to us at the DISmeets onboard or give it to us in our FE or call us onboard and leave a message. Whatever would work best for you. :wizard:

:wizard: Also...if you happen to upgrade or change cabin numbers at the port...you would need to take one of those steps in order to let the rest of us know where your new stateroom is. This has happened to us before...just make sure that you find a way to correspond your new cabin number to the other FE participants. :wizard:

pirate: Reminder that our DISmeets onboard the Disney Wonder will be on Sunday, August 30th at 3:00PM in the Promenade Lounge (this is located on the 3rd floor near Parrot Cay.)

pirate: I am so looking forward to meeting everyone and I can't wait to sail on the Disney Wonder with my "Plenty o' Rum n Parlay 4 None" friends!

:cutie: Crystal

pirate: P.S. Please let me know if I have forgotten anything...:confused3 Thanks!

happyj

07-27-2009, 01:53 AM

Welcome DandADisney

love2pugs

07-27-2009, 05:24 AM

[QUOTE=Disney On A Dime!;32885198]pirate: Welcome DandADisney! pirate:

pirate: A big "Thanks" needs to go out to Kristina for keeping our FE List up-to-date! This chart has been a huge help for all of us in our planning.

Yes, thank you Kristina. The FE List has been great! :cheer2:

pirate: Reminder that our DISmeets onboard the Disney Wonder will be on Sunday, August 30th at 3:00PM in the Promenade Lounge (this is located on the 3rd floor near Parrot Cay.)

Thank you Crystal for getting us organized for the DISmeets. :flower3:

pirate: I am so looking forward to meeting everyone and I can't wait to sail on the Disney Wonder with my "Plenty o' Rum n Parlay 4 None" friends!

Same here! :yay:

happyj

07-27-2009, 12:19 PM

Here Here I agree with all that tracy said:thumbsup2
Janet

DisneyDreamerK

07-28-2009, 06:25 PM

Did anyone call up to get their dining rotation? My sister and I are TAAP Main Seating!

happyj

07-29-2009, 01:47 AM

I did not know you can do that .Who did you call?I would like to know for palo.
Would make planning so much easier:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

DisneyDreamerK

07-29-2009, 01:51 AM

Just the cruise line reservation phone number.

Disney On A Dime!

07-29-2009, 07:47 AM

:dance3: :dance3: 1 Month to Go!!! :dance3: :dance3:

BDJazz

07-29-2009, 01:45 PM

Did anyone call up to get their dining rotation? My sister and I are TAAP Main Seating!

Who did you call to get this info? I tried the (800) 951-3532 number and the representative told me they do not have access to that information and I wouldn't find out until the day of the cruise. Did you call a different number or do I need to schmooz them a little more? ;-)

Thanks!

Ryan

DisneyDreamerK

07-29-2009, 01:48 PM

I made my sister call (800) 951-3532. You probably have to smooze a little more! lol

debsters41

07-29-2009, 02:07 PM

DandADisney

07-29-2009, 02:10 PM

I played dumb! I wanted to make sure I was sitting with my sister and asked, if by chance, they knew how the rotation thing worked and he told me what our rotation was (TAAP) after he pulled up our reservation. I only tried cause I have heard about people getting it early, but it's a hit or miss. 800-951-3532 Good luck!

happyj

07-29-2009, 02:16 PM

I also asked but was told the rotation is not done before 10 days of departure but we could do a request so that is what I did .

Disney On A Dime!

07-29-2009, 03:57 PM

:welcome: new friends! I can't keep track! So, I too want to heartily thank crystal and kristine for their wonderful work keeping us abreast of our group!

We are in cabin 7059 but are hoping for an upgrade (but looking less and less likely).

We (well, half of us) are also going to the Sept. 4th party!!! I am way too excited about it!

I am doing the single digit dance!!!:cool1::banana::dance3:

:cool2: Glad to hear from you Debbie! And I can't believe you are in single digits...Your vacation starts so soon!!! I wanted to check on your cabin number...I looked up 7059 and could not find where you all are located. Basically...I couldn't find 7059...I might be missing something...so just let me know...I believe with the way the numbers are going that you are on the 7th deck in the forward of the ship. I am trying to stay organized and plot out every cabin for our FE runs!

I hope everyone is having a fabulous week! :cutie: Crystal

debsters41

07-29-2009, 06:01 PM

my bad! 7509 (but still hoping!)

Disney On A Dime!

07-29-2009, 06:46 PM

my bad! 7509 (but still hoping!)

I found your cabin! :thumbsup2 The best part is that most of the 7th deck cabins are in the forward section...so far!

I'll throw some pixie dust your way in the hopes that you will get that upgrade! pixiedust: We'll be happy to fill your FE wherever it is!!! :cutie:

DisneyDreamerK

07-29-2009, 07:03 PM

http://view.iwork.com/document/?d=FE.numbers&a=p53134184&u=k_sam@me.com&p=D5560342E9A54A58B876

Updated

BishopFamily

07-29-2009, 07:11 PM

Disney On A Dime!

07-29-2009, 08:07 PM

We are still booked and getting excited about being on the Wonder again.
There are 4 of us, Nancy and Richard, and DS(11) and DD(6).

We got our CAT 12 room assignment last week as 2630 (cat9).

We are going to WDW before the cruise (8/22-8/29) but not afterwards. No MNSSHP this time (we did it back in 2006).

I think we are going to be way to disorganized to do FE for this cruise.

Richard

(its 107 degrees in Vancouver Washington at the moment, a new record high)

:cool2: 107 degrees! Wow! :cool2: You all are going to freeze in Florida! :upsidedow Just kidding...you never know around here on the east coast. This summer has been wonderful...up until this week...the hot, humid and sticky weather has returned! ;)

Congrats on the cat. 12 to a cat. 9! That's what we got also...we are very excited! :yay:

You all ought to try and come to the DISmeets onboard. There are a bunch of you heading straight from to Disney World to the ship! :wizard:

BDJazz

07-29-2009, 10:38 PM

My wife and I are contemplating the Fish extender thing... How does it work? Gift for everyone? Gift per stateroom? is it anonymous? What is the price range of a usual gift? Is it daily or once per trip?

PS - in regards to the dining rotation - the passporter cruise book states that adults traveling without children generally receive the TAAP rotation on the 4 night cruise. I hope this is the case because we have 8:00 rezzies at Palo on night 4 and Parrot Cay was the restaurant we were OK missing.

love2pugs

07-30-2009, 05:27 AM

I will be aboard with my husband and 3 kids (sons-8 and 7 daughter-5) and my sister Kristina and her boyfriend. She will explain the whole process to me I'm sure, because I am clueless! We are thrilled and can't wait!!

I do not see DandADisney on our list. :scared1: I just want to make sure I have gifts for everyone. :flower3:

I also have a question regarding the FE gifts. Do we put who the gifts are from?

Everyone have nice day!

Disney On A Dime!

07-30-2009, 07:56 AM

pirate: Fish Extender Info...Basically if you sign up for the FE exchange you hang a bag or fish extender on the fish outside of your stateroom door (be sure to use a zip-tie to keep it from walking away!) You then gather gifts ahead of time (sort of like trick or treating but in reverse) and go around the ship and deliver your gifts to the other FE members. You can give items to the entire cabin or individually. You can post who it is from or not. You can give once or many times throughout the cruise. There really are no rules for our sailing. Some sailings have a huge amount of participants for the FE exchange and they write up guide lines. There is no money limit. Some people give a lot and others don't. Just do what you think is appropriate or just fun! You can look on the main cruise boards and see a bunch of info. regarding FEs...such as ideas and what FEs look like. If anyone has further questions...just ask! FE exchanges are a blast! :thumbsup2

pirate: As far as DandADisney...yep...I think they are missing from the list, however; I don't believe they have signed on to the FE exchange...:confused3...please correct this if I am wrong???

pirate: Only two more days to sign-up for the "Plenty o' Rum n Parlay 4 None" FE exchange! Aarrgghh!

dbug4

07-30-2009, 12:43 PM

For the FE spreadsheet, I just wanted to add that my DH is Doug and we're coming from Wake Forest, North Carolina :cool1: :cool1:

We're getting excited!!!

Dana
:cheer2:

happyj

07-30-2009, 03:59 PM

Hi all
I have been going through all the posts and we have not heard from xolatinoxo in a long time and they never put the FE extender on so i am assuming they are not joining in on the FE.
janet

Disney On A Dime!

07-30-2009, 07:56 PM

Hi all
I have been going through all the posts and we have not heard from xolatinoxo in a long time and they never put the FE extender on so i am assuming they are not joining in on the FE.
janet

What about Nadinenurse and Hmansure? Have you heard anything from them in awhile? :confused3 I am with you on thinking that xolatinoxo is not in on the FE...now we just need to figure out these other two... What do you think? :idea:

DisneyDreamerK

07-30-2009, 09:31 PM

Updated!
http://view.iwork.com/document/?d=FE.numbers&a=p53134184&u=k_sam@me.com&p=D5560342E9A54A58B876

Just missing 3 room numbers!

happyj

07-31-2009, 01:36 AM

I wonder if we could PM them as they both were quite busy on the thread early on :confused3

DandADisney

07-31-2009, 11:40 AM

Definitely put us on your FE list!

Disney On A Dime!

07-31-2009, 11:44 AM

pirate: Just wanted to let everyone know that I just sent a PM to Nadinenurse and Hmansure. We should hear back from them shortly...will keep you posted!

pirate: DandADisney...I am so glad that you are in on the FE exchange! Kristina has placed you on the list...so you are a go!

pirate: Only one more day to sign-up for the FE list! I wonder what our total number of cabins will be??? :confused3 This is getting exciting!!!

Kristina...when you get a chance...can you add BDJazz to the "Travelers Non in FE" list? I believe that his name is Ryan and that he is traveling with his wife. I think that they were contemplating the FE exchange...so that status might change by tomorrow...Thanks!

BishopFamily

07-31-2009, 04:09 PM

So when/where is the onboard DIS meet?

:cool2: 107 degrees! Wow! :cool2: You all are going to freeze in Florida! :upsidedow Just kidding...you never know around here on the east coast. This summer has been wonderful...up until this week...the hot, humid and sticky weather has returned! ;)

Congrats on the cat. 12 to a cat. 9! That's what we got also...we are very excited! :yay:

You all ought to try and come to the DISmeets onboard. There are a bunch of you heading straight from to Disney World to the ship! :wizard:

Disney On A Dime!

07-31-2009, 07:34 PM

So when/where is the onboard DIS meet?

:thumbsup2 Thanks for asking! I have been trying to post this information every so many pages...but things have been hopping lately!

pirate: The DISmeets onboard is on Sunday, August 30th at 3:00PM in the Promenade Lounge (on the third deck near Parrot Cay.) Nothing fancy...just come as you are and get a chance to meets other DISers that are cruising on the Wonder!

princess: Crystal

BDJazz

07-31-2009, 11:17 PM

OK - count us in for the FE exchange. Just purchased the FE from ebay (I'm arts and crafts challenged) ;-)

Here is our info - I'm Ryan and my wife's name is Natalie. We are in stateroom ####. we are travelling from Reno, NV. We don't know our dining rotation because, well, apparently I'm not good enough at shmoozing the CSRs on the phone. :lmao:

BDJazz

07-31-2009, 11:24 PM

I looked at a ton of reviews and narrowed it down to Atlantis Aquaventure and Blue Lagoon Dolphin experience. We picked the blue lagoon dolphin experience. The island just looks gorgeous and we can goto a waterpark anytime. From what I read, it is a once and a lifetime experience!

Thanks for the advice on this - I went to their website and watched a video about the excursion and it looks like a blast. I booked the morning window because after the excursion they have kayaks for rent and let you use the blue lagoon beach.

PS - I see from the iwork files you are a Mac user. I bought my first Mac about a month ago, drank the koolaid, and converted... :yay:

DisneyDreamerK

08-01-2009, 07:22 AM

Thanks for the advice on this - I went to their website and watched a video about the excursion and it looks like a blast. I booked the morning window because after the excursion they have kayaks for rent and let you use the blue lagoon beach.

PS - I see from the iwork files you are a Mac user. I bought my first Mac about a month ago, drank the koolaid, and converted... :yay:

Yay! You know what they say..."Once you go Mac you never go back!"

I am an Apple Genius in the Staten Island store....Don't hesitate to ask me any questions!

Updated:
http://view.iwork.com/document/?d=FE.numbers&a=p53134184&u=k_sam@me.com&p=D5560342E9A54A58B876

Do you guys want to give me your e-mail addresses so I can e-mail the whole thing to you? As people change room numbers and get upgrades...I can update it and send it all out quicker....

If it is time for the cruise and you do change your room...just e-mail me at k_sam@me.com and ill fix it!

Disney On A Dime!

08-01-2009, 05:38 PM

pirate: Hi All! I just wanted to let everyone know that I have not heard anything from Nadinenurse or Hmansure. We still have a few hours left until August 1st is over, so maybe we will be hearing from them shortly??? :confused3 If not, we will have to make a decision as to what to do with their information??? Any input from you all would be greatly appreciated! ;)

pirate: The countdown is on! Let's see if we get anymore "Plenty o' Rum n Parlay 4 None" crew members to join in on the FE exchange!

princess: You all have a great evening!!! Crystal

happyj

08-02-2009, 04:08 AM

Hi Crystal,
I have been busy so not been on the boards the last couple days .
Thankyou for trying to contact nadinenurse and hmnsure I feel we do not have any cabin numbers for them so they have to be left out .
We only have 4 weeks to go :dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3:
Janet

love2pugs

08-02-2009, 09:07 AM

Thankyou for trying to contact nadinenurse and hmnsure I feel we do not have any cabin numbers for them so they have to be left out .
We only have 4 weeks to go :dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3:
Janet

I agree with Janet.

Hope everyone is having a nice weekend.

Disney On A Dime!

08-02-2009, 01:19 PM

debsters41

08-02-2009, 03:41 PM

Disney On A Dime!

08-02-2009, 05:32 PM

Hi all!! I can't believe it, really. I leave Athens on Thursday! I am just too excited! I really hope Nadinenurse and Hmansure haven't 'jumped ship' on us:rotfl: because my daughters were kinda hoping to meet up with lots of teenagers!

I doubt I will be able to check in after Wed. night, although I will try around August 14th. I hope things don't change, but if they do and no one hears from me, could someone please come to the promenade lounge and get me at 3:00?:hippie: Thanks! I was supposed to be sharing a shuttle from the radisson at 10 am... but I think they are the families not answering :confused3

I really can't wait to put faces to the names!!!:yay::yay: I don't know, i think I am just so excited that I am babbling incoherently!

Now I am working on a playlist with a halloween theme to play in the car on the way to the mnsshp! any ideas?

:thumbsup2 Hi Debbie! I have you covered as far as to any changes. We are taking that 10AM shuttle from the Radisson to the port with you all! :woohoo: I will make copies of any updates and such, and give them to you then. :grouphug: This also goes for the entire crew...I will bring updated print-outs of the FE list to the Promenade Lounge at 3PM...just in case anyone needs them.

party: BTW...this is what my crew is going to look like! There will be four adults and four wild children!!! You will definitely be able to pick us out in a crowd!!! party:

:littleangel: Here's sending you and your family safe travels to the US!

Crystal

love2pugs

08-03-2009, 05:38 AM

[QUOTE=debsters41;32988823]

I doubt I will be able to check in after Wed. night, although I will try around August 14th. I hope things don't change, but if they do and no one hears from me, could someone please come to the promenade lounge and get me at 3:00?:hippie: Thanks! I was supposed to be sharing a shuttle from the radisson at 10 am... but I think they are the families not answering :confused3

Hi Debbie! DH and I will also be on the 10 am shuttle from the Radisson!! :yay:
Have a safe trip to the US.

happyj

08-04-2009, 05:02 AM

Hi all
Just checking in.:goodvibes
Only 18 days before we go now:cool1:
Going thro my FE have more than needed so the pockets will be full.:rotfl2:
We have got nearly all our costumes for MNSHP,and a few things for pirate night .
Debbie have a safe journey we wont be far behind you .How long is your flight from Greece ?we take 9 hours .
Happy tuesday to the gang
Janet

TiggerTails57

08-04-2009, 07:31 AM

Hey, just checking in.....:cool1: Who is dressing up for pirate night? can't decide if we should bring our pirate gear or not.

happyj

08-04-2009, 07:48 AM

Hi tiggertails
for pirate night we have stripe tops and pirate scarves .nothing to much but wanted to do something.
Janet

debsters41

08-04-2009, 01:35 PM

:cheer2::grouphug::flower3:Hi all! Thanks for the well wishes and the feedback! It is nice knowing that I will be seeing some of you on the shuttle!:yay:

I think I have a good 18 hours total traveling time :scared1: There are no direct flights to Miami so we are changing over in Zurich.

Tomorrow is our last day here! I am going crazy trying to get everything done!:laundy: Isn't it funny? We plan and plan for years in my case... and still leave everything for the last minute!

As far as pirate night, I have a hat and necklaces, eye patch... my younger daughter will dress up more if she finds others to do so... husband and older daughter will most likely not get involved!:rolleyes:

I am going to print the latest list that I find now! Happy Tuesday from me too! Janet (and all of us, for that matter!) have a safe, peaceful journey! See you all soon!!:woohoo::yay::banana::dance3:

love2pugs

08-04-2009, 05:33 PM

Hey, just checking in.....:cool1: Who is dressing up for pirate night? can't decide if we should bring our pirate gear or not.

We have pirate shirts and necklaces only!

BDJazz

08-04-2009, 11:43 PM

We have bandanas that we are going to put on our heads and I will be sporting an eye patch... Other than that not much - I'll probably be a pirate in a Hawaiian shirt...lol.pirate:

Carys

08-05-2009, 12:33 AM

Hi everyone

I'm going to take a moment to pause and say YAYAYAYAYAY The cruise is THIS MONTH!!!!!!!! :cheer2::dance3::yay::woohoo::banana:

I just popped back to the very first page of this cruise when it was just me and Young Pooh booked, and I first posted on 04-13-2008. That means that I have been waiting 17 months for this cruise....what a cruel long wait, next time I'm not going to book more than a year out .:rotfl2:

Yes, we're attending that first MNSSHP too, love those fireworks!

Deb, have a great time travelling here and there before the cruise, we look forward to seeing you and your family safely aboard :wizard:

No dressing up for Pirates night here I think, but we'll see how we go - all you need is a scarf, a hoop earring and a mascara moustache and you're halfway to a pirate afterall!

Disney On A Dime!

08-05-2009, 08:55 AM

pirate: You all have me thinking about pirate night...:rolleyes1...In the past my boys dressed in the Captain Jack pirate costumes, however; those are too small now. Anyhow...I think we will bring the usual bandanas, necklaces, earrings, and such...so we will be accessory only pirates! pirate:

:yay: Happy Wednesday to All! :yay:

happyj

08-05-2009, 09:42 AM

Oh my spreadsheets for FE.
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
Happy wednesday to every one
janet

DisneyDreamerK

08-05-2009, 09:44 AM

So who is main Dining and who is secondary??

happyj

08-05-2009, 09:48 AM

We are in second and have requested APPT as the second night we are booked at Palo
Janet

love2pugs

08-05-2009, 11:50 AM

We are in second dining

BDJazz

08-05-2009, 12:00 PM

We are in second dining as well

Disney On A Dime!

08-05-2009, 12:19 PM

:yay: Main Dining Here! :yay:

We haven't requested a specific rotation...just will be happy if they get all three of our cabins that our linked seated at the same table...:flower3: We shall see!!!

Carys

08-06-2009, 12:38 AM

Disney On A Dime!

08-06-2009, 08:06 AM

We're on main dining, I think I'll just let our rotation be a surprise :cool1: I'm glad I'm not flying out tomorrow - we have a typhoon hitting predicted to be cat 4! Not unusual for this part of the world though, had a cat 4 last year too.

:scared1: Yikes! I hope all goes okay with the cat. 4 typhoon...we live on the east coast of Virginia and know a great deal about hurricanes...they are not any fun. Here's hoping that it moves through quickly and that damage will be minimal...:thumbsup2

Disney On A Dime!

08-06-2009, 12:49 PM

:beach: We are heading to the beach for a couple of days...you all have a great rest of this week and a wonderful weekend!!! :cutie:

happyj

08-06-2009, 03:55 PM

Have a great weekend every one
Janet

DisneyDreamerK

08-06-2009, 10:58 PM

Which were the 2 people I was moving to the Non-FE list due to no answer on the boards?

BDJazz

08-07-2009, 12:04 AM

pirate: I think that the "Plenty o' Rum n Parlay 4 None" FE list is now complete! Let's go ahead and move Nadinenurse and Hmansure to the "Not Participating" list.

pirate: Let the FE planning begin!

princess: Crystal

Also - not that it matters too much, but you have my wife listed as a DH on the spreadsheet...lol.

DisneyDreamerK

08-07-2009, 06:11 AM

LOL sorry...fixed

BDJazz

08-09-2009, 10:48 PM

Disney On A Dime!

08-10-2009, 07:52 PM

DisneyOnADime,

My wife is working on some FE gifts and we have a question about the members in your 3 staterooms. I'm assuming you are Crystal, but we are wondering about the ages of Savina and Leah? This info will help ensure we get the appropriate gifts for your family. Thanks!

:wave: Hi All! We are back from our brief beach vacation...now to gear up for the cruise!!!

Ryan...yep...I am Crystal (38) and my husband is Dan (37). We are traveling with Leah (the Grandma...my mom...61) and Savina (a friend...42...mom of two). I hope that you and your wife are having fun preparing for this cruise and the FE exchange! Last cruise my husband (before we boarded the ship) thought that the FE thing was kind of "whack!" After the first delivery of FE gifts and the anticipation of getting items in our FE...he was hooked! We will never cruise Disney without participating in the exchange...it is that much fun! :yay: :woohoo: :banana:

princess: I hope that everyone's week if off to a great start! Crystal

love2pugs

08-11-2009, 05:40 AM

Hi everyone. I hope you all had a nice weekend. We got our cruise documents and luggage tags in the mail yesterday! :woohoo:

We're on main dining, I think I'll just let our rotation be a surprise :cool1: I'm glad I'm not flying out tomorrow - we have a typhoon hitting predicted to be cat 4! Not unusual for this part of the world though, had a cat 4 last year too.

Carys - I hope everything is fine with you. I was reading about the typhoon that hit.

Everyone have a nice day!

Carys

08-11-2009, 06:52 AM

The 'phoon has carried on its way to the mainland. We got lucky where we are in the northern part of the island, but the southern part is hurting badly - serious damage, too much to say, and of course deaths - one village is still covered by a mudslide.

Hopefully that's the last typhoon I'll see before the cruise! I have the suitcase out for my work travel later this week and the cats are already extremely unhappy - they're going to be gloomy guts when they see me get it out for the second time this month to go to Disney! :lmao: I have a lovely friend staying to house/pet sit though so I'm sure they'll survive admirably. Always twinges to leave the furry little ones behind though doesn't it :)

Disney On A Dime!

08-11-2009, 08:18 AM

:thumbsup2 We got our cruise documents too! :cool1:

The 'phoon has carried on its way to the mainland. We got lucky where we are in the northern part of the island, but the southern part is hurting badly - serious damage, too much to say, and of course deaths - one village is still covered by a mudslide.

Hopefully that's the last typhoon I'll see before the cruise! I have the suitcase out for my work travel later this week and the cats are already extremely unhappy - they're going to be gloomy guts when they see me get it out for the second time this month to go to Disney! :lmao: I have a lovely friend staying to house/pet sit though so I'm sure they'll survive admirably. Always twinges to leave the furry little ones behind though doesn't it :)

I am so happy to hear that you were not directly affected by the typhoon. :) We, too, have been watching the news reports about the damage that it has done in Taiwan. It's always scary to see what nature can do...

On the other hand...I know exactly what you are saying about your cats! :cat: My little ones get into the luggage hoping that we will take them with us!!!

Carys

08-11-2009, 09:27 AM

On the other hand...I know exactly what you are saying about your cats! :cat: My little ones get into the luggage hoping that we will take them with us!!!

They sit on top of the suitcase and give me their resolute "I'm not moving, ergo either are you" deathstares...beaten only in withering-capability by their "welcome home...and prepare to die" deathstares ;)

Finally got around this evening to reconfirming the DCL port-cruise-resort transfers, ordering the birthday celebration package and pre-paying tips :thumbsup2 Small steps but nice things to get done.

happyj

08-11-2009, 11:52 AM

We also got our cruise documents :yay::yay::yay::yay:
My daughter has tweeked our FE spread sheet and is now laminated :banana::banana::banana:
Our cat also knows when the big cases come out it means trouble .

They are out now and only have 11 days before the off:dance3::dance3::dance3:
Happy tuesday all

BDJazz

08-11-2009, 11:06 PM

So....question for everyone... Has anyone ever travelled on a free cruise before? On the back of our cruise voucher it says gratuity included? I'm just wondering if anyone has done this and knows how much of a tip this is? The last thing I would want to do is jip our cruise staff...

happyj

08-12-2009, 02:08 PM

Unfortunately not :sad1:

JustineMarie

08-12-2009, 02:18 PM

I asked when I called to book the cruise and they told me that all the tips were included.

Disney On A Dime!

08-12-2009, 02:38 PM

We have always had to pay the tips on the cruise, however; we have never been on a free cruise or used DVC points in order to cruise. I do know that inside our cruise documents we did get the page on tipping and such...did you happen to get that in your packet? Not sure if that would shed some light on the issue...:confused3 I wonder if your TA or DCL could tell you if tips had already been paid? It should show up somewhere on your account. :upsidedow

myDISboards

08-13-2009, 05:27 PM

On another note, it looks like there are quite a few of us that are from NJ on this cruise. Are you guys from the north or south?

Hello everyone,
from southwestern area of NJ...just came across this website...thanks for all information! This will be our second DCL cruise since Feb/Mar 2002 (7-night Magic). Also this will be our fourth straight year driving to Florida...love it! (we usually leave on Saturday 6am to avoid traffic in DC/Virginia area).

FYI. a great website for I-95 exit services from Maine to Florida.
i95exitguide dot com (since this is my first post, I cannot post links or images until my post count must be 10 or greater).

happyj

08-13-2009, 06:29 PM

Welcome myDisboards
Janet

Disney On A Dime!

08-13-2009, 06:53 PM

:welcome: Welcome myDISboards! :welcome:

Glad that you found us! So you guys must be picking up I-95 a couple of states ahead of us...we get on I-95 at Emporia, Virginia...almost at the North Carolina line. We really like the drive down to Florida, too...it is also great that our cars today have all the electronics for the kids! :thumbsup2 We are leaving Virginia on Friday the 28th so that we can spend some time in Cocoa Beach before cruising.

pirate: I just wanted to let you know that we will be having a DISmeets onboard the Wonder on the 30th at 3:00PM in the Promenade Lounge (located on the third deck near Parrot Cay.) Please come by and say hello!

princess: Again, welcome to the DISboards and our August 30th DCL cruise! Crystal

myDISboards

08-13-2009, 08:28 PM

Disney On A Dime!

08-16-2009, 12:35 PM

pirate: Two Weeks til "Plenty o' Rum n Parlay 4 None!" pirate:
:dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3:

love2pugs

08-17-2009, 05:32 AM

pirate: Two Weeks til "Plenty o' Rum n Parlay 4 None!" pirate:
:dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3:

Can't wait :banana:

:welcome: myDISboards

Hope everyone had a nice weekend!

happyj

08-18-2009, 02:16 AM

Hi all
Well we leave on Sunday:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay:
Finished the final door magnets so much choice .I still have to put our cabin number on the back so they will not get stolen.:laughing:
FEs finished .:woohoo:
Carys we still do not have your cabin number ?:confused3

I am sure you are all getting excited now like us .:dance3:
If you did not know this is our first cruise .:banana:
We have been watching the weather but a little to early to see for the cruise .
Happy Tuesday all.Janet

BDJazz

08-18-2009, 02:41 AM

This is our first cruise too...should be a blast. My wife is putting together some cool FE gifts - can't wait to hand them out!

Disney On A Dime!

08-18-2009, 08:23 AM

:sail::sail::sail: You all are going to have a blast on this cruise! I am so excited for all of you new folks to cruising! Plus adding in that Disney magic...you are in for a time of your life...so get ready!!! :cutie:

:3dglasses As far as those tropical storms go...Bill, the current hurricane, should be out of the cruising area by early next week...so I am not worried about him. I have attempted to locate any other tropical waves coming off of Africa, but have not found any yet. Let's keep our fingers crossed that the weather holds out great for our cruise! :thumbsup2

pirate: As far as Carys cabin number...I believe that she will be getting that to us once we are on the ship. I have just labeled all of her FE items with her user name...and will put the cabin number on it while onboard.

princess: Like the rest of you...my magnets are finished...my FE gifts are in order...I just haven't quite figured out how I am going to pack all of them...and we are ready to cruise!

:yay: Have a great day! Crystal

BDJazz

08-18-2009, 12:25 PM

Hopefully the weather is good for us...from what I hear though, even if there is a bad storm, the cruise ship diverts. Worse case scenario we are on a disney ship for 4 days, with all you can eat food, a spa, pool, sports bar, and lots of sunshine....bummer! ;-)pirate:

happyj

08-18-2009, 03:03 PM

And of course the dis people
Janet

koda3

08-18-2009, 10:07 PM

How should we dress for the evening dinners?

Also, do we have to bring beach towels of are the supplied?

:confused:

BDJazz

08-19-2009, 01:38 AM

According to one of the disney cruise travel books we read (passporter series), there is a dress code for the dinners. However... nowhere in any cruise documentation I have received from Disney does it say anything about a dresscode. From what the book says a shirt and tie is required at Palo for the men and a dress for the women. Pirate night is of course pirate garb. They recommend business casual to semi formal for the other dinners on the cruise. I will be wearing a tie for palo, and probably polos and slacks for the other dinners. If I had my way, however, I would adopt the Hawaii method and wear shorts and a hawaiian shirt the whole trip... Maybe I'm weird but I hate dressing up when I am on vacation...

DisneyDreamerK

08-19-2009, 06:59 AM

10 days away! Yay!

Disney On A Dime!

08-19-2009, 08:09 AM

:dance3: Here's another "Yay!" for the 10 days away!!! :dance3:

:laundy: As far as the dress code...my crew is wearing the polo shirt with the khaki slacks each evening...except for pirate night...I am wearing the black capris with something on top each night. We do not have Palo booked...so no worries with that. My crew is with BDJazz on the clothes issue...dressing up for vacation is just no fun. :sad2: Also to note...you will see every kind of dress for the evenings on this 4 day cruise...some will show up for dinner in shorts...others might be wearing a full suit...:confused3

Happy Wednesday to All!
Crystal :cool2:

IamAnniM

08-19-2009, 08:36 AM

Tia: All right! But if you're going to brave the weird and haunted shores at World's End, then you will need a captain who knows those waters.

Hi Everyone, I am from Philadelphia and traveling solo on the cruise - this is my 3rd Disney cruise and I decided at the last moment to come aboard.
Looking forward to meeting new friends and joining in on excursions - booked the Aquaventure at Atlantis and kayaking/walking tour at Castaway!!
I have my magnets ready, pirate shirts packed, photos of my shihtzu, Jack Sparrow and my little yorkie, Tia Dalma and I'm ready for some RUM!!!!pirate:

Disney On A Dime!

08-19-2009, 10:17 AM

pirate: Welcome to the Crew IamAnniM! pirate:

Not sure how far back you have read on this board, but wanted to let you know that we have our DISmeets scheduled for Sunday, August 30th at 3:00PM in the Promenade Lounge located on the third deck near Parrot Cay. Please feel free to stop by and say "hello!" :)

Again, it's great to have you sailing with our "Plenty o' Rum n Parlay 4 None" crew! pirate:

princess: Crystal

TiggerTails57

08-19-2009, 03:51 PM

How should we dress for the evening dinners?

Also, do we have to bring beach towels of are the supplied?

:confused:

No towels needed......they have plenty by the pools and hand them out as you are getting off the ship at Castaway Cay.

happyj

08-19-2009, 05:02 PM

Welcome IamAnniMe
Janet

love2pugs

08-20-2009, 05:33 AM

:welcome: IamAnniM

BDJazz

08-20-2009, 10:19 AM

Carys,

My wife is labeling the FE gifts and we realized we still need your stateroom number. Let us know when you can... Thanks! :cool1:

Disney On A Dime!

08-20-2009, 10:37 AM

Carys,

My wife is labeling the FE gifts and we realized we still need your stateroom number. Let us know when you can... Thanks! :cool1:

I believe that she is waiting until we board the ship...I guess that she can give it to us at the DISmeets or she can give us her cabin number in our FEs. I just labeled her items with her user name...:upsidedow

This can also happen if someone gets an upgrade at the port...we have been notified in our FE about someone's new cabin number that way...:thumbsup2

IamAnniM

08-20-2009, 05:36 PM

THanks for the pirate welcome. I will be at the welcome party at 3.

IamAnniM

08-21-2009, 09:00 AM

= Well, I am REALLY GETTING EXCITED:cheer2:
Counting down the days, getting my clothes together and planning my door magnets.
This is my third cruise and my main worry is always being afraid of weather delaying my plane and missing the boat! So far the weather looks like it is going to be great for us. If you go to www.weather.com you can get the 10 day forecast and it looks like smooth sailing - I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!
This is the first time I'm doing a 4 nighter and am looking forward the a day at sea, I've never done that! and the PIRATE party is just the best fun

laurie from vt

08-21-2009, 11:01 AM

Disney On A Dime!

08-21-2009, 01:09 PM

Hi, I am from up North as well. This is my first cruise..unsure of what goes on there?? What is all the talk about magnets and FE?????
I am celebrating my 15th wedding anniv....
Oh, did someone say RUM???

I wonder, disney is mostly for kids. Mine are not going, so is there stuff going on for adults too. My kids are older so I am not up for the whole screaming thing that goes along with family vacations.

pirate: Welcome to the "Plenty o' Rum n Parlay 4 None" crew! pirate:

Congratulations on the 15th wedding anniversary! Mine is coming up this December and we have been celebrating all year! :goodvibes

If you go back through some of our posts you will see that many are cruising without children. Disney is the best for cruising and you will find plenty to do for adults! :thumbsup2

As far as the "magnets" that you have been reading about...many on these DISboards choose to create personalized magnets and print them out in order to hang on their stateroom doors. If you just look at the main cruise boards you will see many posts about magnets. Here is a picture of some of ours from our last cruise:

http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp177/cmtenney/2009_0411SpringBreak20090194.jpg

The "FEs" that you have seen mention require a little more explaining...here is the short of it...many DISers hang a wall organizer or Fish Extender (FE) of some sort outside of their stateroom door on this fish. These DISers sign-up for the FE exchange on their DISmeets boards (like this one). Then the DISers bring gifts to put into each others FE sometime during the cruise. It is sort of like a trick or treat thing...but in reverse! Here is a picture of our FE:

http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp177/cmtenney/2009_0411SpringBreak20090195-1.jpg

princess: I hope that some of this information is helpful to you! By the way...my crew will be loud...with 4 children (9,10,12,12)...no screamers though...you might want to go the opposite direction when you see us coming!!! :scared1:

Again...welcome to our crew and welcome to the DISboards!!!
:cutie: Crystal

truck1

08-21-2009, 06:29 PM

Forgot to give my state room - 6087 - Well, I am REALLY GETTING EXCITED:cheer2:
Counting down the days, getting my clothes together and planning my door magnets.
This is my third cruise and my main worry is always being afraid of weather delaying my plane and missing the boat! So far the weather looks like it is going to be great for us. If you go to www.weather.com you can get the 10 day forecast and it looks like smooth sailing - I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!
This is the first time I'm doing a 4 nighter and am looking forward the a day at sea, I've never done that! and the PIRATE party is just the best fun

You are next door (or across the hall) from my future inlaws, and down the passageway from us, we are in 6060

Disney On A Dime!

08-21-2009, 09:27 PM

:wizard: DisneyDreamerK/Kristina - I was wondering if you could add a few names to our crew list...some of them I do not have much information for...but wanted to make sure that they were added to the non-FE section...Thanks! ;) Here goes...

myDISboards/New Jersey

laurie from vt

IamAnniM/6087/Pennsylvania

Truck1 (Ronnie) GF(Danielle) DS10(Ronald Jr) DD8(Katlyn)/6060/Florida/Also traveling with them FMIL(Denise) and FFIL(Daniel)

:guilty: I need to apologize to Truck1...:surfweb: after going back through many posts I finally found that you did not cancel your cruise...it was someone else. Also...apparently the crew list that I used to cut and paste...did not include your information...so you did not make our newest list from Kristina...Anyhow...all is well and I am glad to see that you have checked into this board again! :cutie:

pirate: This is just an update for all...our DISmeets will be held on Sunday, August 30th at 3:00PM in the Promenade Lounge...located on the third deck near Parrot Cay. We hope to see everyone there! :yay:It will be great to put faces with names!!! :thumbsup2

princess: Have a great evening! Crystal

laurie from vt

08-22-2009, 10:04 AM

thank you so much for the info..its all new to me!
I know i sound a little lame with the whole screaming kids thing, dont get me wrong, i love kids and have a very large family, i am just hoping for some r & r with my honey!
Fyi: My nieces and nephews literaly scream for attention, hence the phrase in my last post!

We are excited to meet new people and friends along our voyage to sea.

love2pugs

08-22-2009, 01:21 PM

:welcome: laurie from vt

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend!

truck1

08-22-2009, 03:08 PM

:wizard: DisneyDreamerK/Kristina - I was wondering if you could add a few names to our crew list...some of them I do not have much information for...but wanted to make sure that they were added to the non-FE section...Thanks! ;) Here goes...

myDISboards/New Jersey

laurie from vt

IamAnniM/6087/Pennsylvania

Truck1 (Ronnie) GF(Danielle) DS10(Ronald Jr) DD8(Katlyn)/6060/Florida/Also traveling with them FMIL(Denise) and FFIL(Daniel)

:guilty: I need to apologize to Truck1...:surfweb: after going back through many posts I finally found that you did not cancel your cruise...it was someone else. Also...apparently the crew list that I used to cut and paste...did not include your information...so you did not make our newest list from Kristina...Anyhow...all is well and I am glad to see that you have checked into this board again! :cutie:

princess: Have a great evening! Crystal

Thats ok, I am used to being overlooked :D j/k. Had a problem with the program that was used. It didnt agree with my computer. Fixed now.
At the rate we are going this year, wild horses couldnt keep us away.
We are staying the night before in PC at the Country Inn, watch the Magic leave from one of the seafood rest, and heading to the terminal about 10amish. Or whenever the first bus is.

Well be at the meeting at 3.

Disney On A Dime!

08-22-2009, 03:34 PM

IamAnniM

08-22-2009, 04:00 PM

Got some good news today, I was on the waiting list for early dinner and got it. I planned some of my excursions for early in the day - what kind of excursions have you all booked?
We got plenty of rain and thunder yesterday and the clouds are moving in as we speak, just making me more anxious for the cruise.
I am glad to have a room mid ship (and the company of the future in-laws)- I get motion sick which prevented me from cruising in the first place, but found no problem on the disney cruise, ofcourse, i do get loaded up on dramamine, ginger pills, ginger ale and wrist bands.

Anne Marie

happyj

08-22-2009, 04:47 PM

Well here we are all packed 4 hours to sleep then the long journey to Orlando .:yay:We should leave 6 am Orlando time and arrive about 4 in the afternoon.:dance3:
We live on the south coast in the UK so takes a couple of hours to the airport then a little shopping when we get there.
we will see you all at 3 oclock next Sunday .:banana::banana::banana:
Hope you all have a Happy week and a good journey .
Janet:thumbsup2
:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::c heer2::cheer2::cheer2:

Disney On A Dime!

08-22-2009, 05:47 PM

pirate: Janet - See you next Sunday for "Plenty o' Rum n Parlay 4 None!" Safe travels!!! pirate:

:cheer2: Congratulations on First Dining Anne Marie! :cheer2: Once we get our chart updated...that information can be added to it...Also wanted to mention that my crew takes Dramamine every evening for sea-sickness! :sick: On our first cruise we traveled with another family...none of them got sea-sick...and my entire crew (thankfully we caught it early enough) had to take Dramamine...:confused3 it's really interesting that some get affected by the ocean and others do not...

pirate: As far as excursions...we have the Comfort Suites booked in order to get entrance into Atlantis - my kids are really excited about this! We have nothing booked for Castaway Cay...to be honest...in April we ended up back on the ship quite early and really enjoyed the ship being empty...so we will see what happens at CC this time...it could end up into an all day snorkel and swim...or...we could party on the ship! :dance3:

truck1

08-22-2009, 07:15 PM

:umbrella: It is raining cats and dogs here on the east coast of Virginia! I believe that we are catching some of the outer bands of Bill with a cold front that is pushing through. Hopefully this will be the worst of our weather for the next week or two! After looking at weather.com...I am really happy with the projected forecasts! :beach: Looks like some great cruising and beach weather headed our way for the cruise! :thumbsup2

Hey truck1...do you know the names of any of those restaurants that are on the oceanfront where you can view the ships leaving? We have never done that before and it sounds like it would be a lot of fun! :sail:

Also...we have a few groups of us staying at the Radisson the night before and heading over to the port at 10. Looks like it might be a party at the port!!! party:

Anyhow...we are all geared up for this vacation...let the laundry/packing begin! :laundy:

pirate: Crystal

Yes I do. We are looking at 3 different ones. I think we were leaning towards Rustys but Id have to double check with the boss. I know one of the 3, when the Disney ships pass usually gets a horn salute as she passes. I saw it somewhere and have to look it up again.

The 3 rest are Rustys (http://www.rustysseafood.com/),Grills Seafood and Tiki bar (http://www.grillsseafood.com/)and Fishlips (http://www.fishlipswaterfront.com/)

I am going to look in a minute for the thread and see if I can find it before it drives me nuts. (Yes its a short trip. :banana:)

truck1

08-22-2009, 07:56 PM

Found it.

The 2 rest mentioned, (it was on another board) Was Rustys and Grills.

Grill had multiple posts about the food and also the view. Ill find out for sure which one we are going to on Tues when I see the future inlaws to finalize our plans.

Disney On A Dime!

08-23-2009, 09:04 AM

:thanks: Thanks truck1 for the restaurant information...now all I have to do is figure out which one to go to? :thumbsup2

pirate: Only 1 week until "Plenty o' Rum n Parlay 4 None!" pirate:

IamAnniM

08-23-2009, 10:07 AM

D on Dime - I also booked the Atlantis but will be taking the cruise escorted van over - I've been there before several times before so I am going to skip the tour and go right for the new water rides. I love all the slides and really looking forward to doing the water coaster and rapids!

Disney On A Dime!

08-23-2009, 11:55 AM

:rainbow: Our crew will be heading to the water slides early also...they are excited to get to do a water coaster...they have never done one before...I am excited about the lazy river...It should be a fantastic time! Hey - do you recall if they take only cash there or credit card??? :confused3 I have read so many things about so many things...that everything starts to get mixed up! :upsidedow

TiggerTails57

08-23-2009, 01:01 PM

Hey....looking to print out some magnets :cool1: what page was the HS hat, and pirate Mickey hat?

Disney On A Dime!

08-23-2009, 03:04 PM

TiggerTails57 - not sure which magnets you were looking for, but on page 30 I posted a Tink pirate, Mickey pirate, Stitch pirate and Disney Wonder - all with the "Plenty o' Rum n Parlay 4 None." Also on page 33 I posted a Pirates of the Caribbean on Mickey Ears and a Minnie Pirate with the same quote. Have fun! pirate:

IamAnniM

08-23-2009, 03:50 PM

D on Dime - I am sure to run into your group at the slides. I went to atlantis.com and looked at all the different rapids, etc and the first spot you should head for is all the way over towards the Royal Towers to the Clock Tower (not the mayan temple) The tower is where all the brand new slides are. I did the mayan temple and slides on the back but the water coasters are the most recent and a MUST DO!
I just came home from picking up some more stencils for my door magnets which will include our logo - photos of my dog, Jack Sparrow and Tia Dalma!

Carys

08-23-2009, 05:29 PM

Phew, back from my business trip with a suitcase of dirty laundry, can't believe I'll be heading out for our awesome cruise etc in less than a week!

If it would be helpful, I can PM my cabin number to people, I just really don't want it out in a public place on the net so would be having to trust people not to repeat it in the thread or put it on the online spreadsheet. Would this be helpful?

Today I'm having a post-travel spa day in bed - lots of juice, facemasks, etc...sometimes we all need one ;)

Welcome to our new cruisers!! Laurie, we have no kids with us either, this is our first cruise but I hear good things about the adult areas being kept child free for when you need sans-kids time. I like having kids around but understand what you mean :)

truck1

08-23-2009, 06:51 PM

:thanks: Thanks truck1 for the restaurant information...now all I have to do is figure out which one to go to? :thumbsup2

pirate: Only 1 week until "Plenty o' Rum n Parlay 4 None!" pirate:

Yep. Decisions decisions decisions. At least its a fun one.

Disney On A Dime!

08-23-2009, 07:02 PM

:wave: Hi Carys! Good to hear from you! As you can tell...everyone is getting excited! :yay: If you would like...go ahead and PM me with your cabin number...I can add it to the list that I will bring to the DISmeets and also have it on-hand in case someone would like it early. I will make sure not to publish it on the boards...;)

:cool2: Anne Marie...you got me thinking about our Atlantis stuff...so we pulled out some maps of Atlantis...we need help! First...am I right to think that we will be entering the resort near the casino and coral towers (from the Comfort Suites)? Second...are the new rides at the Power Tower? From the map...they look like they are behind the Mayan Temple...but the map could be distorted??? Third...here's our plan in order...Power Tower...Mayan Temple...Lazy River Area...Lagoon Pool Area...if time remains...we will do the Dig...aquarium stuff...beach...:rolleyes1 Am I on the right track??? :confused3

princess: You all have a great start to this week...it's going to be busy!!! Crystal

love2pugs

08-23-2009, 07:24 PM

[QUOTE=Carys;33278169]

If it would be helpful, I can PM my cabin number to people, I just really don't want it out in a public place on the net so would be having to trust people not to repeat it in the thread or put it on the online spreadsheet. Would this be helpful?

That would be great if you would PM your cabin number. I have all my FE gifts packed and ready to go. Now I just have to do :laundy: and finish packing!

I think DH and I are going to eat at Grills to watch the Magic leave port on Saturday night. :woohoo:

Everyone take care and safe travels to Orlando. We leave Thursday morning for the long drive.

IamAnniM

08-23-2009, 09:07 PM

I'm SO EXCITED I CAN'T SLEEP and it's only Sunday!!!! lol

D on Dime - every tour I took at Atlantis we did come it near the Comfort Suites. I think I have the same game plan as you - hit the slides, work my way down to the lazy river and if time go through the dig again for photos. I checked and Atlantis only takes credit cards for everything, so make sure you have one handy for a locker, etc.

I started making my magnets - going to check with a graphic artist in work to help me - I figure if they can do composite sketches of criminals, they might really be able to help me with my door magnets, lol.:goodvibes Got nice photos of my dog Jack dressed in his pirate hat and bandana

Started going through my clothes and bathing suits, with work this summer I haven't had a chance to go swimming at all -
Trying to think of all the wierd things I want to make sure I pack - especially for Atlantis,make sure you have swimshoes - the concrete gets VERY hot -

BDJazz

08-23-2009, 11:44 PM

CaryS,

Yes - please PM me your stateroom number. My wife is labeling everything with stateroom numbers to make it easier when delivering. Thanks so much, and I won't post your stateroom number or give it to anyone else. I definitely understand your concern with that!. Have a nice night!

TiggerTails57

08-24-2009, 07:53 AM

Disney On A Dime!

08-24-2009, 05:27 PM

:laundy: Started packing!!! We are excited too!!! :yay: We leave on Friday morning to head to Cocoa Beach...I think that we are going to eat at either Grills or Fishlips on Saturday night...both of those places get great reviews!

pirate: Looking forward to seeing everyone at 3PM on Sunday! We can't wait for "Plenty o' Rum n Parlay 4 None!"

princess: Have a great week! Crystal

TiggerTails57

08-24-2009, 06:13 PM

:wizard:See you all soon!pirate:

love2pugs

08-25-2009, 05:58 PM

I started my vacation today at 5:00 pm (EST) :banana: :banana: :banana:
and DH has to work tomorrow :lmao:

Can't wait to meet all of you on Sunday, August 30th at 3:00 pm in the Promenade Lounge :grouphug:

Take care.

BDJazz

08-25-2009, 11:28 PM

5 Days!!!! Can't wait to meet y'all!

Carys

08-26-2009, 04:45 AM

Wicked, 3 sleeps until I start my series of flights. I finished organising my fish extender gifts, I'm going to have to revisit my packing list because I'm pretty sure my suitcase will be overweight at this rate :) Although of course I will lose the FE weight as a nice souvineer buffer after the cruise.

Can't wait to see everyone 3pm in the Promenade Lounge!

happyj

08-26-2009, 06:57 AM

Hi crew
We are having a magical time here at the BCV.:yay::yay:
Had great fun dancing in the streets at Mk.:cool1:
The parks are not very busy so not too much queing

Carys could you PM me your cabin no, please

Some of my FE gifts got a little squashed but still ok ,so please do not mind if not quite perfect,

normally i am counting down days but not now i want every day to go slow ,so we will see you real soon and looking forward to 3pm meet ,
Have wonderful journeys all of you ,
Janet

Disney On A Dime!

08-26-2009, 08:42 AM

::MickeyMo 3 Days to Go!!! See You Real Soon!!! ::MinnieMo

IamAnniM

08-26-2009, 08:37 PM

Was working on my magnets today, with my shift work it has been hard to get anything done - got great pictures of my dogs, Jack Sparrow and Tia Dalma for my door and scheduled a seaweed treatment for our day at sea to treat myself! I am SO looking forward to this vacation. I keep looking at the video on the Atlantis site at all the water slides and i can't wait!
Glad to hear everyone at Disney is having a great time. I am a Disney Vacation Club member and Beach ClubVillas are my favorite, they have the best pool! Many a time i didn't even go on any attractions at the park, just stay at the pool and go over to Epcot for a fine Dinner at Le Cellier in Canada. Their cheese soup is out of this world!
Well, looking forward to meeting everyone one Sunday - enjoy your day, be safe and have a magical day!

dbug4

08-26-2009, 09:27 PM

We look forward to meeting everyone! We'll be driving from NC Saturday morning. We're doing Atlantis also via Comfort Inn Suites:banana:

Everyone have a safe trip!

Also, can CaryS PM me with their room #. I tried to PM you, but I'm such a newbie that I haven't posted enough on the DISBoards to qualify to PM you...or I'll see you on Sunday.

Dana
:dance3: gotta pack! :laundy:

truck1

08-27-2009, 12:10 AM

Just saw something intersting on another board.
Apparently the Magic, is stuck in Coz as of 1030 pm,on the 26th.She should have been long gone on her way to CC.Departure time was supposed to be 630 om. The poster was onboard saying possibly some type of mechanical issue.

Disney On A Dime!

08-27-2009, 08:53 AM

:wizard: Interesting about the Magic...I hope that everything worked out okay...that trek from Cozumel to CC is pretty long...hopefully it did not cut into their day at CC too much.

pirate: I ready for "Plenty o' Rum n Parlay 4 None!" pirate:

:laundy: But I still need to pack some more...

DisneyDreamerK

08-27-2009, 08:54 AM

I didn't pack at all yet! lol

Carys

08-27-2009, 09:22 AM

I'm trial packing right now - my FE gifts ended up alot heavier en masse than I realised! I'm slowly whittling down my clothes as well. Alot of clothes I've bought here in Taiwan are probably not quite so stylish in the US - they love glitter, bows, frills, sequins and cutesy prints here, including in their adultwear. I've already decided to leave my favourite orange plaid frilly babydoll top at home :lmao: It cut it in Hong Kong Disneyland but somehow I don't think it'll cut it in Florida!

laurie from vt

08-27-2009, 11:15 AM

"Carys", you can wear whatever you want to..even if it is pink and frilly!!!

We are coming down from Vermont and my DH favorite article of clothes is from Carhartt...yes, pants, shorts, shirts....we are rednecks, through and through..(although, thank god, no daisy duke shorts for me)ha ha

I will be sporting a john deere tank top..one of my most fav shirts...we collect antique john deere tractors an are active in outdoor motor sports...

TiggerTails57

08-27-2009, 12:18 PM

Disney On A Dime!

08-27-2009, 05:43 PM

:grouphug: I can't wait to meet everyone! From the orange plaid top to the John Deere shirt...we all have one thing in common...Disney and cruising! ::MickeyMo

To be quite honest...after all the ironing and sorting of clothes (husband, mine, both boys) I don't know what we are wearing...it's all kind of a blur to me right now! :upsidedow At this point I just hope that I haven't forgotten anything major :scared1: ...the rest we can just figure out later! :thumbsup2

Well this is definitely my last post before we leave...it has been fun planning and getting ready for this cruise with you all! :goodvibes

Now let's gear up and get ready for the rum! pirate: I mean, cruise! :woohoo:

princess: Crystal

DisneyDreamerK

08-27-2009, 08:49 PM

I still didn't pack yet.....but I think I need a separate suitcase for my FE gifts! lol

I just booked the Magic Kingdom Dessert Party for MNSSHP on Sept 4th! The ones who are going to MNSSHP on the 4th should book it too! I think they raised the price....but I'd gladly pay whatever the price is for watching Hallowishes with Pistachio Creme Brulee in my hand! lol

Carys I also need your room number!

TiggerTails57

08-28-2009, 08:52 AM

Packing.........:laundy:

I also booked the dessert party for MNSSHP night in Oct. :cool1:

BDJazz

08-28-2009, 09:29 AM

I have a question about castaway cay. Do they have lockers or a place to store your stuff while you are snorkeling?

laurie from vt

08-28-2009, 04:15 PM

We are going to have a blast!!! I am anxious since I have never been on large boat...ever...we fly out of vt in the morning and will see you all on sunday....hae a great trip down where ever you are coming from...

BDJazz

08-29-2009, 03:30 PM

Hey all! Just checked into the hyatt at the Orlando Airport. We were supposed to have a 5 hour layover but some good fortune came our way and we got on an earlier flight. As soon as we landed we checked to see if we coul get on a flight that was leaving in 10 minutes and they had seats avail!

See you all tomorrow at 3!

IamAnniM

08-29-2009, 04:27 PM

Well, I checked in on my airlines this morning and was upgraded to 1st Class!!! :woohoo:That's a great surprise already. It also means I don't have to pay to check in my luggage, needless to say, I'm not packing my usual "basics only". Promised myself not to wear anything "police" related!!! It will be nice to put on some earrings and ruffles!!!!
Looking forward to meeting you all - plane leaves early Sunday morning and hope to be on board by 12:30!
See you all at 3PM - take care and be safe, I'm OUTA HERE!pixiedust:

Carys

08-30-2009, 05:16 AM

Just checking in from the Airport Hyatt too - too excited to seep!! So already up and at 'em. See everyone later today onboard!

DisneyDreamerK

08-30-2009, 05:25 AM

Waiting for the plane now yay

truck1

08-30-2009, 01:57 PM

Pic of the Magic leaving on the 7 day yesterday from Rustys:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/engtroll/Cruise/DSC_0250.jpg

DisneyDreamerK

09-03-2009, 06:13 AM

Happened last night:

http://www.wptv.com/content/news/stlucie/story/Carnival-cruise-ship-passenger-rescued-Disney-ship/GBgyE1H380ugbKuMkatRxw.cspx

dbug4

09-03-2009, 09:34 PM

Hi DisneyDreamerK,

We felt a lot of turbulence around 12:30 or so and I almost got up (but didn't.)

When we got to our car, our battery was dead, so we got help from the Port Canaveral parking attendants and they told us what happened.

Amazing, that the Wonder rescued someone off the Carnival Sensation.

I'll post more later, b/c it was a bittersweet end to our trip and we have so many to thank!

Hope everyone is having a safe trip!

Dana, Doug, Olivia & Claire

happyj

09-03-2009, 09:54 PM

Hi all
We are know at BLT WOW!!!
Thankyou all for your wonderful FEgifts it relly made it fun going back to the room .

We happened to be on our verandah last night watching the Carnival ,I thought it strange as she kept turning round but it was us going round her .When they launched the life boat we thought it was an exercise ,Then we heard the shouting "HELP ME "PLEASE HELP ME " HELP ME " I AM OVER HERE " PLEASE " over and over again. .It was something I never want to here again .I am pleased he was saved but what a waste of peoples time and money as he jumped.

Well it was lovely meeting youall strange how you met some people all the time and others not at all.
Best of luck to you all
Janet and family xx

BDJazz

09-04-2009, 11:39 AM

Hello All,

It was wonderful to meet all of you. You all made the trip a little more magical than it would have been otherwise! We really enjoyed our first cruise and had a blast with the FE exchange! Thank you for all the wonderful gifts!

Have a great day,

Ryan

Disney On A Dime!

09-04-2009, 12:10 PM

:thanks: :thanks: :thanks: :thanks: :thanks: :thanks: :thanks:

Thank you all so much for the wonderful FE gifts! My kids, family and friends all had a blast with the FE exchange! Thanks for adding that "Wonder" into our cruise!

:disrocks: :disrocks: :disrocks: :disrocks: :disrocks:

It was great to meet all of you! I will post pics later that my mom took at the meet and greet. Also...it looks like our sailing has turned into somewhat of a news-maker...with the great rescue of the Carnival passenger. You all should have been in the cheap cabins (down on deck 2 AFT) when the thrusters were going at 12-midnight...it was quite a ride! All of the items in our bathroom fell over from the movement! We had no idea what was occurring...

pirate: I hope that everyone had "Plenty o' Rum n Parlay 4 None!"

princess: Crystal

DisneyDreamerK

09-06-2009, 09:39 AM

Just got home from our land part! Boy was it HOT! lol

Thank you everyone for the amazing gifts!

DandADisney

09-07-2009, 06:28 AM

I want to thank everyone for the amazing gifts! I think it was the highlight of my kids' trip! They would go outside to check for gifts after every little sound they heard, they were so excited. I thank all of you!!

IamAnniM

09-07-2009, 07:20 AM

Hi everyone - it was great meeting you all. I was alittle sorry I didn't get to run in any of you on the cruise. I really enjoyed the kayaking at Castaway and the Aquaventure was out of this world!!!
Heard the commotion on the ship after 12:30AM, when I noticed we were traveling very fast and then sometime around 1AM was awakened by a loud sounding thud, I thought we hit something. I quick turned the light on and the TV on, saw nothing unusual, everyone was still playing basketball, and checked the hall with negative results - went back to bed.
I later found out about the rescue, it must have been the life boat causing the noise.
What a commendable action! The Disney Cruise - a wonder and a rescuer!

love2pugs

09-07-2009, 12:16 PM

Hi Everyone! We just got home last night and want to thank everyone for the FE gifts! It was great to open the door and find gifts!

It was nice to meet everyone. We saw the news on Friday morning regarding the Carnival passenger!

Hope all is well with everyone and now we must return to the real world (work, work, work)!!!!!

Take care,

truck1

09-07-2009, 12:53 PM

Sorry I missed everyone at the meet. My engagment plan didnt work out quite the way I planned and had to do some improvising on the spot including hiding the ring. And yes I am offically engaged now.
And yes watched the rescue first hand. Got up the last night to watch the lightning and realized the Sensation was way too close to our bow. As in 2000 feet or so.Then realizing we werent moving.Then heard the we found him announcement. Which prompted a walk to deck 10 to see what was up.

Walked past a few neat cabin doors including someone who put a sign up on the door that read on an 8x10 piece of paper "My dad said to decorate the door. So I did"

TiggerTails57

09-07-2009, 02:16 PM

Got back last night from our 3 day B2B cruise.
Thanks for all the FE gifts :goodvibes

Here is another news report with some video.....http://www.wftv.com/countybycounty/20702321/detail.html
We could see the news reporter from our stateroom and three satalite trucks at port (on our three day).
Later that night, Pikey did mention the rescue something about picking up hitchhikers......:rolleyes1 He stopped himself and said "it's too early to be talking about this" ;)

Carys

09-13-2009, 05:10 AM

Hi all! Finally have internet access again in the Orlando airport lounge, for some reason my laptop wasn't compatible with the resort network.

Thank you so much for all the great gifts we received in our fish extender!! My parents had a blast and are already talking about what kiwi gifts they might give out on the cruise we booked onboard for Christmas 2010. We had such a great time!

We saw the rescue boat pick the guy up and then went down to the deck where they brought him into the ship on a rolling stretcher. I took some video clips of it all but havent had a chance to really look at them yet.

Hope to see everyone aboard sometime in the future :)

debsters41

09-13-2009, 03:02 PM

We have been back in Greece since Thursday but I am only just getting settled in. :)

We too would like to thank all of you for the absolutely fabulous gifts! The girls would often open the door, too!

I am glad that everyone seems to be getting home safely!

We are booked on the Dover to Barcelona Repo, but it looks as if I will have to cancel it. :guilty: But that's ok, maybe next time!

Good luck to all who are returning (or starting) school!

TTFN! Debbie