Our First Disney Cruise "Double Dip Delight" Pre-TR & TR September 27-October 4, 2008

[anc22]

Characters: Myself/27, the Planner
DH/28, turns 29 on the cruise
DD/10, almost as excited as I am
DS/3, fully potty trained and ready for the mickey pool

Let me start off by saying that I LIVE for vacations. I find comfort in always having some kind of getaway to look forward to. That being said, I do have the DISorder that seems to be prevalent on the DISboards, I refer to it as O.C.O.D. (Obsessive Compulsive Over-planning Disorder), and I have spent the last year reading the boards, making lists and buying necessary items (o.k., mostly not-so-necessary items) for our upcoming DREAM VACATION.:cloud9:

So, let’s start with a little background info.

Me: I am a mother of 2, married to my high-school sweetheart. I am a project manager for our family construction business. Favorite Disney Character: Tink, of course.

DH: He works hard to support my vacation addiction but would rather I keep all of the planning stuff to myself.:lmao: He is very laid back person, likes to just “play it by ear”, which tends to balance us out a bit, seeing that I am the complete opposite of that. Favorite Disney Character: None, I would say he has the most in common with Grumpy though.:rotfl:

:cheer2: DD/10: This one keeps me busy. She is starting her 6th year of competitive cheerleading in June. In addition to cheer, which is extremely time and $$$ consuming, she plays volleyball in the Spring & the Fall. Basically, she is the reason for my 2nd profession as a chauffer. :rolleyes: Favorite Disney Character: Tink, and she has the attitude to match :laughing:

:sulley: DS/3: My little handful, let’s just say………..I have put a request in with Disney that we have a table for 4 in the dining rooms so to spare all of you the adventure of eating a sit-down meal with my angel.:scared: All kidding aside, he truly is a sweet boy, he just has his melt-down moments like most 3 year olds. Favorite Disney Character: Buzz

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When all of this cruise planning business started, I would say that I was a “fan” of Disney, but not a “super-fan”. I think that the parks are great and the movies as well. To be completely honest, the only reason that we decided to spend the extra money and go on a Disney Cruise, was for the kids. I thought that the children’s programs sounded great, plus the lack of a Casino would force my DH to spend our money on more important things, like……………me!;) (I would like to mention that since becoming a Disboard member, I am now officially a Disney super fan :idea: )

I originally booked our cruise in October of 2006 for an early October 2007 Western. We ended up having to cancel that one because we were having a house built and our attention (and money) needed to be focused on that. Oh, but not to worry, a few months later I was on the prowl for a new cruise date and came across the Double Dip. Though I had never actually been on a Disney Cruise, I had been on the Disboards for a good 6 months at that point, and new that 2 stops at C.C. was a big deal. So, I booked it! A Cat. 6 on deck 6, sail date, September 27, 2008. Now, I just needed to tell my husband……:scared1: Um…remember that nice, new, big house we had built? Well, it just so happens that it came with a nice, new, big mortgage payment.:headache: Oh, yeah, that was another reason for picking the Double dip………..The hubbies birthday coincidently falls on the 3rd day of the cruise! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HONEY.:love: :rotfl2: He took the news better than expected, and so the planning begins.

Okay, so bear with me as I try my best to pay it forward to future cruisers who are as “green” as I was when this whole thing started, before I found Dis! :disrocks: :thanks:

More to come.............................................. ....

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Good start!!!

You're kids are SOOOOOOO cute! I love the Buzz Lightyear picture! Your daughter looks so cute in front of the Tree of Life. :)

Can't wait to read more!

[rkandmjsmommy]

Arin,
GREAT START! Looking forward to more and of course having my name mentioned at least once :lmao:

[Buckeye Gal]

Arin, I don't think I recall hearing that your DH didn't know you booked the Double Dip!!!! So do you have an outlet with some friends (besides your DISer friends, of course) to talk about your OCOD? Holy smokes you must be ready to burst!

Looking forward to hearing more about your story!

[anc22]

Ooops. I didn't mean to confuse you all. He DOES know about the cruise. I updated my post to reflect that. Sorry ;)

[NZMUM]

Great start Arin.

I'm looking forward to reading about your preparation for our trip :thumbsup2 .

Tania

[MagicMe]

Great start!:thumbsup2 Can't wait to hear more!!

[zweihund]

Great start, Arin!

[anewmac]

Love the start cant wait to hear more about it..... and you and your family sounds like our... except my DH is more like Sleepy then grumpy... LOL

See you on the ship in oh what 130 days LOL

[dismom73]

Oh my gosh, your opening paragraph describes me and my family to a tee, except I have three girls. I am obsessed, I live to plan our next vacation, if I have to go a few months without knowing when the next one is I need therapy. My kids are almost as excited as me when it comes to a Disney vacation (which we do at least one a year), and my husband wants nothing to do with the planning, he wont even show a hint of enthusiasm until we are on our way to the airport. I'm dying to start my pre-trip report, but we don't leave for our next cruist until Oct '09!!:scared1: I can't wait to read about yours!

[Mozart]

I refer to it as O.C.O.D. (Obsessive Compulsive Over-planning Disorder), and I have spent the last year reading the boards, making lists and buying necessary items (o.k., mostly not-so-necessary items) for our upcoming DREAM VACATION.:cloud9:


There are OCD planners on the Dis? Nawww....you're just yanking my chain, right?

Excuse me while I go pack my suitcase for my November cruise.

[gundo870]

Cant wai tiil the cruise

[gundo870]

Cant wai tiil the cruise

[anc22]

Thank you all for reading. It is a lot more intimidating than I had expected. After all, I am following the footsteps of a "famous" TR Writer................Erica (zweihund) :worship: :)

[Muushka]

We are on this cruise also. Great pre-TR. Nice to meet you! :wave:

[praisehisname]

Hi Arin! We are on the double dip after you (October 25), so I'm looking forward to hearing all about your trip! We've done the Disney cruise before, but never the double dip. You are gonna love Castaway Cay!!!

Denise

[anc22]

So, it started off with a t-shirt or two, then pirate accessories, oh, don’t forget about embarkation day outfits! :confused:

“You want me to wear THAT?!” :worried: , was my DH’s response to the brand new “Grumpy” t-shirt I bought for him. “Um, yeah……….is this going to be a problem?” :love: I enjoy allowing him to think that it is HIS decision……………..:rotfl2: he always seems to make the "correct" decision in the end though. :laughing:

So, UPS knows me by first name at his point. :rolleyes1 I am averaging 1 delivery every 2 weeks or so, and yes, this has been going on for months now. :scared1: The storage box is overflowing with cruise clothing. I am obsessed. Madison has a Hannah Montana bathing suit. The kids have personalized T-shirts for embarkation day. Chase has a pair of Disney PJ’s for each night of the cruise………………he even has pirate pj’s to wear to bed on Pirate Night………….he has pirate swim trunks and rash guard to wear to the pools on Pirate Day. pirate:
Oh my, it didn’t seem so strange until I just said (wrote) it out loud…………..:scared:

Oh don’t you judge me.....I am sorry okay, there are great deals on that site!!!!! Yeah, that’s it……….great deals. Um, let’s just keep this between us okay? :ssst:

Oh, have to go now, I think I just heard the UPS truck..........:rotfl2:

[anewmac]

HAHA I love the idea of pirate gear to wear to the pool on pirate day! Cant wait to see you guys all decked out... on deck LOL

[anc22]

Thanks, with all of the $$$ I have spend at that site, I could have had the cruise paid off a long time ago..........................:rotfl: :confused3

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Thanks, with all of the $$$ I have spend at that site, I could have had the cruise paid off a long time ago..........................:rotfl: :confused3
Well, in a way you are paying off the cruise...just in a different way! LOL!!!! :rotfl: Only 4 months from today!!!!! :yay:

[dismom73]

I know what you mean about the Disney merchandise. I just cleaned out my reciept folder today (all receipts kept there, target, wal-mart, home depot etc) I think more than half of it was Disney receipts :rotfl: You must be getting really excited! Compare to us (Oct 09) your cruise is right around the corner.

[anc22]

Pre-Cruise Plans: We reserve the right to (and probably will) change any and all of these plans at any time without warning and for no particular reason at all. Thank-you. :thumbsup2

We used our Alaska Air miles to book our flights. We will fly from PDX to Seattle and then take the Red-eye from Seattle to MCO. So, we are leaving on Septmeber 24th, but won’t actually arrive in Florida until September 25th at 7:30 A.M.!! My whole thought process when choosing this flight was that my 3 year old DS has never flown and I am hoping that he spends most of the flight sleeping…though I am sure he has other plans :stir:.....we will see. He is definitely smart enough to know that there isn’t a whole lot that I can do to discipline him on a cramped airplane. I am sure that I will have enough funny stories and embarrassing moments to write a full TR just on the flight itself :scared1: By the way, how do you give a kid a “time out” while on an airplane :rolleyes1 ……..Hmmmmmm.

I had originally booked a limo with FL Tours company for our ride to and from Port Canaveral. The cost was going to be $305.00 + 20% tip + a fee for a grocery stop. This was going to be a surprise to my family, but SURPRISE, it turns out I am having to cut costs a bit, so I ended up booking with Cocoa Beach Shuttle Service. A round trip shuttle ride will cost us about $150. I would have loved to have walked down to baggage and seen a limo driver holding a sign with our name on it though.......:cool2: But, sacrifices will have to be made Pre-cruise, so we don't have to make them DURING the cruise.....if you know what I mean....:drinking1 ....:boat: ....:drinking1

We will be spending 2 full days and 2 nights at Ron Jon Cape Caribe Resort and Waterpark in Cape Canaveral. I knew that we were going to be unable to visit the Parks while we are there. I know what your thinking.....how in the world could we come all the way across the country and not visit the parks??? :eek:, well, remember the whole cutting costs thing? So I tried to find a hotel with enough activities to keep us busy. Ron Jon has a large waterslide, lazy river plus swimming pools and hot tubs. There is also a movie theater which is also included in your stay popcorn:: . I had at first reserved a studio and then changed to a 1 bedroom as I wanted a balcony.

I am still unsure about how we will get to the port the morning of the cruise. I know that there is a shuttle from Ron Jon for an additional charge but I have also read that there is a limo/cab company that will pick you up in a limo from your C.C. hotel and take you to the port for $15, so we may end up getting our “limo fix” that way…………….is that like a 2 minute limo ride? "O.K. kids, hop into the limo for your very first limo ride! Now buckle your seat.....Oh.....O.k. kids we are here....wasn't that fun?"..........:rotfl:

Still to figure out:
Post cruise hotel
Excursions
Palo
Spa treatments
F.E. gifts
Secret Mickey

[nenner1]

Hoppin' on board your pre-trippie, Arin!!!:cool1:

I just love reading about "us" :dance3:

[anc22]

I am now officially Paid in Full! :cool1:

I will be able to book Palo and other fun stuff next week on 6/13/2008. :banana:

One other thing, thanks to my newly aquired Disney Chase Visa, love it, I have changed our transportation to Cape Canaveral back to a limo! I am not telling my family though, so they will be really surprised. :ssst: They are going to be so excited.

[Muushka]

I am now officially Paid in Full! :cool1:

I will be able to book Palo and other fun stuff next week on 6/13/2008. :banana:

One other thing, thanks to my newly aquired Disney Chase Visa, love it, I have changed our transportation to Cape Canaveral back to a limo! I am not telling my family though, so they will be really surprised. :ssst: They are going to be so excited.

6/13??? Are you cat 3 or above? I thought it was the 29th!!

PS I am enjoying reading your plans! See you soon.:cool1:

[Mozart]

Did Arin spring for the Romance Escape at Sea package maybe?

Must be nice. :cool2:

[anc22]

Did Arin spring for the Romance Escape at Sea package maybe?

Must be nice. :cool2:

Why, yes we did :)

Muushka: The REAS package allows you to book stuff 105 days out as well as some other little treats.

Thanks for reading :bitelip:

[zweihund]

I am now officially Paid in Full! :cool1:

I will be able to book Palo and other fun stuff next week on 6/13/2008. :banana:

One other thing, thanks to my newly aquired Disney Chase Visa, love it, I have changed our transportation to Cape Canaveral back to a limo! I am not telling my family though, so they will be really surprised. :ssst: They are going to be so excited.

:woohoo:

[Maggie62677]

Arin, it's great to hear about all your planning...I actually look forward to reading what you've got up your sleeve next! :stir:

I too have a 3 year old son, Avery - are you signing your little guy up for the OC? I was hoping A-man would find a 'buddy' on the ship...trust me, it's MUCH easier if they have a friend they can cry with...just kidding. :rotfl2:

[wilma-bride]

Great pre-trip report. I love how you have spent so much time (and $$$) planning your family's outfits for the cruise. Your DS sounds very much like mine - except he is 5 and still having regular meltdowns when things don't go according to plan. I had real worries about a 9 hour flight from the UK with my DS back in April but, despite a 6 hour delay, he was absolutely fine. I hope your DS is the same :)

[anc22]

Arin, it's great to hear about all your planning...I actually look forward to reading what you've got up your sleeve next! :stir:

I too have a 3 year old son, Avery - are you signing your little guy up for the OC? I was hoping A-man would find a 'buddy' on the ship...trust me, it's MUCH easier if they have a friend they can cry with...just kidding. :rotfl2:


Thanks for reading :) Yes, we will be taking Chase to the kid's club. He loves being around kids, so he will probably be there a lot. The part that I am nerveous about is our late dinner...........:worried: He doesn't do so well at restaurants, so we will see how it goes............:duck:...........:laughing:

[Maggie62677]

Thanks for reading :) Yes, we will be taking Chase to the kid's club. He loves being around kids, so he will probably be there a lot. The part that I am nerveous about is our late dinner...........:worried: He doesn't do so well at restaurants, so we will see how it goes............:duck:...........:laughing:

Well, as a 5th timer on the DCL with 3 times having late seating, naps are a God-send :worship: Now, I know this hard - especially with SO much going on, but I find that Benedryl works wonders...JUST KIDDING! :rotfl2:

No seriously, late seating isn't that bad ... my DH and I are actually considering switching to late seating since it's what we're used to. We liked that service better because you have more time to shower and such and you're not constantly rushing around. Also, up on deck 9, which I'm sure you know about already since you are so on the ball, there's all the 'fun' food that 3 year olds prefer anyway. If you brave your normal rotation, the servers are WONDERFUL :wizard: at keeping the little ones entertained...they pretty much cater to them...you feel like you're just along for the ride! :dance3:

Hope this helps!

[zweihund]

Well, as a 5th timer on the DCL with 3 times having late seating, naps are a God-send :worship: Now, I know this hard - especially with SO much going on, but I find that Benedryl works wonders...JUST KIDDING! :rotfl2:


That almost made me spit out my tea! :rotfl: :lmao:

[anewmac]

Thanks for reading :) Yes, we will be taking Chase to the kid's club. He loves being around kids, so he will probably be there a lot. The part that I am nerveous about is our late dinner...........:worried: He doesn't do so well at restaurants, so we will see how it goes............:duck:...........:laughing:

I was worried to with late dinning, even with P who is 10 and J will be 6. Heck even E gets tired and cranky at 35 lol. But for us west coasters the 8pm dinning is only 5pm if you think about it... Or so I keep telling myself LOL :laughing:

[anc22]

I was worried to with late dinning, even with P who is 10 and J will be 6. Heck even E gets tired and cranky at 35 lol. But for us west coasters the 8pm dinning is only 5pm if you think about it... Or so I keep telling myself LOL :laughing:

Oooh, I never thought about it that way..........In that case, he will be a perfect angel :lmao:

[Maggie62677]

That almost made me spit out my tea! :rotfl: :lmao:

Sorry Erica...:lmao:knew that would catch some by surprise. I actaully pondered putting that in there several times; thank you for not taking me so serious. :banana:

[zweihund]

Oooh, I never thought about it that way..........In that case, he will be a perfect angel :lmao:

:thumbsup2

Sorry Erica...:lmao:knew that would catch some by surprise. I actaully pondered putting that in there several times; thank you for not taking me so serious. :banana:

Hey - I'm the one whose mother used to give her barbiturates as a baby! I can't remember the name of the medicine, but her doctor gave it to her for my colic. It worked so well, she didn't even read the label for a week! She still apologizes to me to this day :lmao:

No wonder I turned out the way I did......:rolleyes1

[anc22]

So, because of my beloved REAS Package that I purchased with my cruise :lovestruc , I get to book Palo, Excursions and Spa treatments this coming weekend! :cool1: After spending way more time than any "normal" person should trying to decide...:rolleyes1, here is what I am planning on booking: Palo Brunch & Palo Dinner, of course. I'm hoping to book one of these, probably brunch on my hubbies birthday :lovestruc As for Excursions, I still don’t know if Costa Maya Excursions will be available for booking yet, because of the repair of the Port still being in progress. After looking thru my Passporter, which I may as well have surgically attached to my body :rotfl2: , I think we may end up just walking around the mall area. My son isn't really old enough to go on too many of the excursions and we don't want to leave him on the ship for that long without us. We were planning on doing the Banana Boat ride on our first day at Castaway Cay, which I was very excited for, even though just looking at pictures of a banana boat causes me to hear the Jaws soundtrack in my head :scared1: . But, of course, Disney had to go and cancel it on me. So, DD and I will be doing the Sting Ray thingy, probably on our second visit to C.C. so we can spend our first stop just exploring, since we have never been there before. Oh, and just between you and me....the hubby isn't "comfortable" being in the water with sea creatures (otherwise known as stingrays ;) ), but don't get his being "uncomfortable" confused with him being "scared" though.... :lmao: So DD and I will be braving the sea creature filled waters without him. As for Cozumel, we have already booked a Beach Break on our own. I thought about booking the Paradise Beach Break thru Disney, but some of the reports that I have read complain that the section of the beach reserved for Disney guests is very cramped and that the food isn’t very good. So, we booked a Beach Break with Nachi Cocom beach club, which includes lunch and unlimited drinks…:drinking1 ……as well as use of the pool, beach and the option to rent jet skis and other water toys :beach: . The real selling point for me was that they limit the number of guests per day to 100 to prevent over crowding. And now we come to the SPA :hyper: where do I start? Well, I know for sure that we are booking the Rasul (again, hubbies birthday :rolleyes1 ) I also want to get the stone massage and possibly one of the facials. So, that's the plan. I have no idea how it will go once I get down to the whole booking process. I don't know how it all works :confused: Hopefully I will be able to report back with all of the great ressies I get!

[crissichef]

Hi Arin - Great report so far........I didn't realize that both are kids are the same age.........DD10 and DS3. I'm sure they will be keeping us on our toes! From what I have read, DS3's should get along quite well!

Crissi

[flower91882]

Hopefully I will be able to report back with all of the great ressies I get!

Would love to hear what you get. I'm also getting very jealous of all of you with the REAS package. I want to book Palo!!! I just couldn't justify it this time. I hope the things I want will still be available. I'm getting a little nervous about it. Silly anxiety disorder.

Well, good luck with booking!

[nenner1]

Hopefully I will be able to report back with all of the great ressies I get!


Good luck, Arin!

I am somewhat jealous of all you REAS'ers. Only somewhat. Because we are nowhere *near* certain on what we are doing...excursion wise. So I totally would not be ready if it were my time. But I do wish I did not have to battle it out with the other hundreds of "us" at 90 days..we're going to crash the system I know!:lmao:

Can't wait to hear what you got!:thumbsup2

[zweihund]

Arin - tell your hubby the stingray excursion is VERY mild. The water isn't deep at all, even at the far end of the stingray area. Feeding them is really fun and not nearly as scary as you think it will be. It was very cool snorkelling and having a stingray casually glide by!

Enjoy the Rasul - we are booking it too ;) It's so fun! Word to the wise: don't leave the steamroom door open. Not that I know from experience......:rolleyes1

[GoofyTraci]

great pre-trip report. I am laughing and laughing already. :lmao: :lmao: Tell us more!!

[anc22]

Hi Arin - Great report so far........I didn't realize that both are kids are the same age.........DD10 and DS3. I'm sure they will be keeping us on our toes! From what I have read, DS3's should get along quite well!

Crissi

Oh, I hadn't realized that either, I am sure they will get along great.

Would love to hear what you get. I'm also getting very jealous of all of you with the REAS package. I want to book Palo!!! I just couldn't justify it this time. I hope the things I want will still be available. I'm getting a little nervous about it. Silly anxiety disorder.

Well, good luck with booking!

Well, I am nervous just thinking about trying to book things as quickly as possible this weekend. I feel like it is going to be like a virtual version of a 1 day only clearance sale at Nordstrom or something! :scared1:

Good luck, Arin!

I am somewhat jealous of all you REAS'ers. Only somewhat. Because we are nowhere *near* certain on what we are doing...excursion wise. So I totally would not be ready if it were my time. But I do wish I did not have to battle it out with the other hundreds of "us" at 90 days..we're going to crash the system I know!:lmao:

Can't wait to hear what you got!:thumbsup2

Thanks for reading :)

Arin - tell your hubby the stingray excursion is VERY mild. The water isn't deep at all, even at the far end of the stingray area. Feeding them is really fun and not nearly as scary as you think it will be. It was very cool snorkelling and having a stingray casually glide by!

Enjoy the Rasul - we are booking it too ;) It's so fun! Word to the wise: don't leave the steamroom door open. Not that I know from experience......:rolleyes1

Thanks for the Rasul tip :rotfl: Who knows, we may pass by each other while one of us is doing the "walk of shame" :lmao:

great pre-trip report. I am laughing and laughing already. :lmao: :lmao: Tell us more!!

Thanks for the support. I will try to keep it coming :)

[flower91882]

Well, I am nervous just thinking about trying to book things as quickly as possible this weekend. I feel like it is going to be like a virtual version of a 1 day only clearance sale at Nordstrom or something! :scared1:



:rotfl: Anytime people talk about booking, all I can imagine is the 'Running of the Brides' at Filene's Basement, when they have that one day ridiculous wedding gown sale. :rotfl:

[TheDisneyGirl02]

:rotfl: Anytime people talk about booking, all I can imagine is the 'Running of the Brides' at Filene's Basement, when they have that one day ridiculous wedding gown sale. :rotfl:

OMG!!!!!! That is the best image!!!!!!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[anc22]

:rotfl: Anytime people talk about booking, all I can imagine is the 'Running of the Brides' at Filene's Basement, when they have that one day ridiculous wedding gown sale. :rotfl:

EXACTLY! I feel like I need to stretch and do some warm-up exercises right before booking time.........:rotfl2:

[flower91882]

EXACTLY! I feel like I need to stretch and do some warm-up exercises right before booking time.........:rotfl2:

:rotfl2: I can just imagine you doing some finger exercises! and 1, and 2, now stretch, ok!

Come on people, this is serious! We don't need anyone getting carpal(sp?) tunnel!

Hmm...Maybe I should come up with a safety pamphlet.

[Maggie62677]

:confused3 Anyone else get a call from Disney today saying we would not be going to Costa Maya afterall?

Looks like we better start re-thinking our excersions!:eek:

[anc22]

:confused3 Anyone else get a call from Disney today saying we would not be going to Costa Maya afterall?

Looks like we better start re-thinking our excersions!:eek:

Oh yeah, got the email yesterday, but knew about it before that thanks to our chatty Double Dip group on the meet thread.:thumbsup2 I am trying to look at the glass as half full. I have never been to Costa Maya, but I have never been to Grand Cayman either. So, I am trying to make the best of it. I think my family will be doing the Boatswain's Beach Adventure Marine Park excursion.

[Muushka]

I got the call about 2 hours ago. She was so surprised that I already knew, silly woman.

I am really enjoying this thread! Thanks OP!

[Chwirl]

Hi Arin,
DH, DS (4 on the cruise) and I will be joining you on this Double Dip cruise. :banana:

We have late seating and I am panicking about it too!

I'm hoping DS is going to find some new friends and really enjoy the club. Maybe he and Chase will be buddies!

We also added the REAS so I'll see you online Friday night/Saturday Morning. :surfweb:

Looking forward to your TR!

Cheryl

[anc22]

I got the call about 2 hours ago. She was so surprised that I already knew, silly woman.

I am really enjoying this thread! Thanks OP!

I know, by the time they emailed me about it, it was old news :rotfl:


Hi Arin,
DH, DS (4 on the cruise) and I will be joining you on this Double Dip cruise. :banana:

We have late seating and I am panicking about it too!

I'm hoping DS is going to find some new friends and really enjoy the club. Maybe he and Chase will be buddies!

We also added the REAS so I'll see you online Friday night/Saturday Morning. :surfweb:

Looking forward to your TR!

Cheryl

Nice to "meet" you. Yeah, I am just a little bit worried about dinner with DS/3, but I did read a good tip somewhere on the Dis. Order the child's meal right when you sit down or even let your servers know the night before what your child wants to eat. That way, they can eat their dinner while the adults enjoy their appetizers. Then have one of the adults run the kid up to the clubs so you can enjoy the rest of the meal child/stress free. I think this is what we will be doing. :rolleyes1

[Muushka]

Hey OP, I just noticed that you are getting off the ship on Friday the 3rd? ;)
Oh come on and stay with us till the end!:thumbsup2

[anewmac]

Hey OP, I just noticed that you are getting off the ship on Friday the 3rd? ;)
Oh come on and stay with us till the end!:thumbsup2

LMAO Arin you planning on staying at Castaway Cay while the rest of us go back to disembark LOL... hmm I think you got something there! :)

Good Luck with your reservations.. cant wait to hear what ya got!pixiedust:

[crissichef]

I know, by the time they emailed me about it, it was old news :rotfl:




Nice to "meet" you. Yeah, I am just a little bit worried about dinner with DS/3, but I did read a good tip somewhere on the Dis. Order the child's meal right when you sit down or even let your servers know the night before what your child wants to eat. That way, they can eat their dinner while the adults enjoy their appetizers. Then have one of the adults run the kid up to the clubs so you can enjoy the rest of the meal child/stress free. I think this is what we will be doing. :rolleyes1

Hi Arin, I read this too. We are also on late seating. DS3 has ants in his pants so I think we will try this too. Maybe they will all be happy to go to the club if their little friends are there.

Crissi

[anc22]

Hey OP, I just noticed that you are getting off the ship on Friday the 3rd? ;)
Oh come on and stay with us till the end!:thumbsup2

I am surprised you are the first one who caught that :)

LMAO Arin you planning on staying at Castaway Cay while the rest of us go back to disembark LOL... hmm I think you got something there! :)

That was my plan exactly :lmao:

Hi Arin, I read this too. We are also on late seating. DS3 has ants in his pants so I think we will try this too. Maybe they will all be happy to go to the club if their little friends are there.

Crissi

Yeah, DS would take a room full of toys and kids over a room full of tables, chairs and adults any day :rotfl:

[anc22]

Well, I was able to get on line tonight and book all my ressies :cool1:

I am embarrassed to say that my heart was actually racing and my palms were sweating as the minutes counted down :rolleyes1

The process ended up being painless and I was able to get EVERYTHING that I wanted, at the exact times that I wanted ! :banana:

Here is the breakdown of what we will be doing:

9/28/2008/CC #1: Couple's Cabana Massage, Bicycle Rentals

9/29/2008/Sea Day (DH's birthday): Palo Brunch, Rasul in the afternoon :rolleyes1

9/30/2008/GC: Boatswain's Marine Park

10/01/2008/Cozumel: We booked Nachi Cocom Beach Break on our own

10/02/2008/Sea Day: Stone Massage (for me), Palo Dinner

10/03/2008/CC #2: Castaway Rays Stingray (Me & DD)

Well, that's about it. It is such a relief to have that all done........:cloud9:

[flower91882]

Congrats on getting your reservations! :thumbsup2

[nenner1]

Glad you got the goods!!! :goodvibes

[anewmac]

glad you were able to get all that you wanted! Cant wait to hear how the 90'ers go!

[Muushka]

Wow, what a great agenda! I am glad you got everything you wanted.:goodvibes

[zweihund]

Nicely done!

[videoman]

Glad everything worked out for ya!!!!!!!!!

Now sit back and relax:faint:

charlie:woohoo:

[anc22]

Congrats on getting your reservations! :thumbsup2
Glad you got the goods!!! :goodvibes
glad you were able to get all that you wanted! Cant wait to hear how the 90'ers go!
Nicely done!

Thanks for the props everybody ;)

Glad everything worked out for ya!!!!!!!!!

Now sit back and relax:faint:

charlie:woohoo:

RELAX? :rotfl: Still soooo much to do and soooo little time :rolleyes1

[wilma-bride]

Glad you got everything you wanted. Not long to go now :)

[anc22]

Glad you got everything you wanted. Not long to go now :)

Thank you. :)

I gave in and added a couples Cabana massage on our first stop at Castaway Cay :love: . I had originally just booked myself an on board massage, but my DH just mentioned that he would love to get a massage too. So, now my bill is already really high and we haven't even come close to starting our vacation :scared1:

I may end up cancelling our excursion to Boatswain's Marine Park with Disney and just do this excursion on our own to save quite a bit of $$.
I am just not sure how much it will cost for a taxi to get to and from the park?

[anc22]

I just wanted to share with you all my most recent cruise purchase: Our Fish Extender............
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/288632884_979254255_0.jpg
I found it on Ebay and love it!

[nenner1]

I just wanted to share with you all my most recent cruise purchase: Our Fish Extender............
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/288632884_979254255_0.jpg
I found it on Ebay and love it!

Arin....

Very nice! :thumbsup2 Are those glittery sequins up top?? Neat!
Have you thought about if/how you will personalize it? We are stuck on that one. Maybe sew-on patches...if we can find 'em, lol. :goodvibes

[anc22]

Arin....

Very nice! :thumbsup2 Are those glittery sequins up top?? Neat!
Have you thought about if/how you will personalize it? We are stuck on that one. Maybe sew-on patches...if we can find 'em, lol. :goodvibes

Thanks, and yes that is glittery sequins on top, thanks for noticing :)

To personalize the pockets, I think I am just going to get 4 neon green mickey heads from Home Depot, print our names on them and then laminate them and stick them on...........I am soooooooo not crafty.............so that is as good as it gets :rotfl:

[flower91882]

Thanks for the help Arin!

[Magic3forme]

Arin you are sooo organized, ready to help me?? :worship:

I thought I was doing well just ordering our shirts for Mnsshp. I just went with basic tye dye shirts..just different colors.
Now I need to work on our boarding shirts. and theme shirts. It doesnt help the Disney stores around here are all closing.
:confused3

I have my list of supplies to buy in Florida now too.... sand toys being the most popular. :)

[anc22]

Thanks for the help Arin!

No problem, I hope you win! :cheer2:

Arin you are sooo organized, ready to help me?? :worship:

I thought I was doing well just ordering our shirts for Mnsshp. I just went with basic tye dye shirts..just different colors.
Now I need to work on our boarding shirts. and theme shirts. It doesnt help the Disney stores around here are all closing.
:confused3

I have my list of supplies to buy in Florida now too.... sand toys being the most popular. :)

Ooooh, I bought sand buckets for my kids from the $1 bin at Target, and was just thinking about how much room they are going to take up in our bags....:confused: Maybe I will just leave these ones at home and buy some cheap ones in Florida :idea: Thanks for the idea :thumbsup2

The shirts sound cute by the way :)

[MandyMommytoReaghan]

Arin- Great pre TR so share! I have enjoyed reading. I can't wait to hear more. Maybe I can give some updates when I come back next week from the Wonder. Oh yeah.......great birthday present for your DH....The Rasul. My Dh and I did this on our last :thumbsup2 . I am still debating the couples massage at CC. I book , cancel, book, cancel....lol:laughing: Still deciding on that one.

[Mozart]

Arin - Just one question:

I know that Erica does alot of planning, and from what I've read here you've been planning too.

Just wondering if you've started planning your cruise beverages like she has. It takes intense planning sessions to make sure you have those right.

I just had a planning session here for my November cruise. Mojitos will not make the cut.

[zweihund]

Arin - Just one question:

I know that Erica does alot of planning, and from what I've read here you've been planning too.

Just wondering if you've started planning your cruise beverages like she has. It takes intense planning sessions to make sure you have those right.

I just had a planning session here for my November cruise. Mojitos will not make the cut.

:lmao:

[anc22]

Arin- Great pre TR so share! I have enjoyed reading. I can't wait to hear more. Maybe I can give some updates when I come back next week from the Wonder. Oh yeah.......great birthday present for your DH....The Rasul. My Dh and I did this on our last :thumbsup2 . I am still debating the couples massage at CC. I book , cancel, book, cancel....lol:laughing: Still deciding on that one.

I would love to hear about your cruise! I am so jealous that you get to go next week :worship:

Arin - Just one question:

I know that Erica does alot of planning, and from what I've read here you've been planning too.

Just wondering if you've started planning your cruise beverages like she has. It takes intense planning sessions to make sure you have those right.

I just had a planning session here for my November cruise. Mojitos will not make the cut.

As a matter of fact..........I have! I even have a spreadsheet. :rolleyes1 :laughing:

:lmao:

You are going to be a hard one to keep up with young lady.........but I think I will manage :drinking1

[mrp4352]

Ooooh, I bought sand buckets for my kids from the $1 bin at Target, and was just thinking about how much room they are going to take up in our bags....:confused: Maybe I will just leave these ones at home and buy some cheap ones in Florida :idea: Thanks for the idea :thumbsup2

The shirts sound cute by the way :)

Sorry to hijack for a moment, but remember, with sand buckets you can fill those full of undies, socks, etc. Really, they end up taking very little room, because the inside is usable space!

Now back to your regularly scheduled pre-trippie!

[anc22]

So, not much has happened lately. I have only received 2 more packages from Disneyshopping dot com since I first started my Pre-TR :rolleyes1 but I am DONE. I don't know that there is anything left on there that I haven't already bought. :eek:

Anyway, I finally applied for all of our passports last Thursday. It was an easy process, although I absolutely hate my passport photo :scared1: and my DH's............his looks more like a mug shot :lmao: He said that he thought he was supposed to keep a straight face for that kind of photo :confused3

I also finally made reservations for our post cruise hotel. We will be staying at the coveted Hyatt MCO inside the airport :cool1: For some reason I am really excited about this hotel :goodvibes

I also found out last night that we are the most recent victims of the airline changing our flight schedules without notifying us! :confused: When I asked them why we didn't receive at least an email, they said that once the trip got closer, we would have received the info. The good new is that the changes aren't all negative. We were supposed to have a direct flight home from MCO to PDX and now we have a short layover in Seattle, but the positive part of this is that instead of our flight leaving MCO at 7:00 a.m. we now don't leave until 9:00, which is great because we won't have to be up quite so early :woohoo:

Well, I think that is all for now. Next up on our list of TO DO'S:
~Strict diet and workout regimen w/trainer :yay:
~Clothes/shoe shopping
~Save spending money for cruise :drinking1

*Note to self* "Get 2nd & 3rd job to pay for above list". :)

[anc22]

Sorry to hijack for a moment, but remember, with sand buckets you can fill those full of undies, socks, etc. Teally, they end up taking very little room, because the inside is usable space!

Now back to your regularly scheduled pre-trippie!

Good tip. Thanks :thumbsup2

[anc22]

Update for anyone still reading:

Our cruise meet thread is a great group of Disers. We have a lot of things planned for the cruise. One of these is a Secret Mickey Gift Exchange (like a Secret Santa). I just got the name of my secret mickey Diser and I am soooo excited.:cool1: The diser I got seems like a really fun person and I have already ordered a few gifts. Since I tend to go a little over board with all of this cruise stuff :rolleyes1 , my S.M. diser is in for a great suprise.

We also got our very first passports today. I feel really official now ;)
We ordered the Passport cards for the kids, but have not received them yet.

That's all folks :)

[anewmac]

Update for anyone still reading:

Our cruise meet thread is a great group of Disers. We have a lot of things planned for the cruise. One of these is a Secret Mickey Gift Exchange (like a Secret Santa). I just got the name of my secret mickey Diser and I am soooo excited.:cool1: The diser I got seems like a really fun person and I have already ordered a few gifts. Since I tend to go a little over board with all of this cruise stuff :rolleyes1 , my S.M. diser is in for a great suprise.

We also got our very first passports today. I feel really official now ;)
We ordered the Passport cards for the kids, but have not received them yet.

That's all folks :)

HAHA I love that Im in charge of this.. cuz anytime anyone mentions there S/M I look at the list and it all makes sence or I laugh cuz I know it all LOL Its great! Im still at a loss for what to do for mine... Going to really start plotting and planning for it this weekend. hmmm might need to head over to disneyshopping now better hurry before E gets home and cuts off my shopping for this cruise LMAO

[nenner1]

Update for anyone still reading:

Our cruise meet thread is a great group of Disers. We have a lot of things planned for the cruise. One of these is a Secret Mickey Gift Exchange (like a Secret Santa). I just got the name of my secret mickey Diser and I am soooo excited.:cool1: The diser I got seems like a really fun person and I have already ordered a few gifts. Since I tend to go a little over board with all of this cruise stuff :rolleyes1 , my S.M. diser is in for a great suprise.

We also got our very first passports today. I feel really official now ;)
We ordered the Passport cards for the kids, but have not received them yet.

That's all folks :)

Yeah the Passport Cards are still on backorder...:rolleyes: I ordered one too before we knew for sure that they extended the Birth certificate/photo ID requirements and I'm still waiting, too....:rolleyes1

I love my secret Mickey too! I've had a nice idea from the start and I am delighted that I got the perfect family for it, and I think it will be just great!! Its so fun when things work out all nice and easy like that!:yay: Ron is so funny he's like "Secret Mickey?? what is THAT?" And I just laughed and said don't worry hun...I'll take care of it!:thumbsup2 Now I just have to plan the big reveal......hmmmm......

HAHA I love that Im in charge of this.. cuz anytime anyone mentions there S/M I look at the list and it all makes sence or I laugh cuz I know it all LOL Its great! Im still at a loss for what to do for mine... Going to really start plotting and planning for it this weekend. hmmm might need to head over to disneyshopping now better hurry before E gets home and cuts off my shopping for this cruise LMAO

So tell me Drea...what I want to know is....do you know who YOUR Secret Mickey is???????

[anewmac]

So tell me Drea...what I want to know is....do you know who YOUR Secret Mickey is???????

Sadly yes I do... but im still excited... I was going to have Kimberly pick the names but thought that would just be so hard with having to email her all the surveys etc. SO I know.. but its ok I dont know what there doing LOL Thats the surprize to me/us!

[anc22]

HAHA I love that Im in charge of this.. cuz anytime anyone mentions there S/M I look at the list and it all makes sence or I laugh cuz I know it all LOL Its great! Im still at a loss for what to do for mine... Going to really start plotting and planning for it this weekend. hmmm might need to head over to disneyshopping now better hurry before E gets home and cuts off my shopping for this cruise LMAO

I would love to know who has who! I am so happy with the person you gave me because I know I can have a lot of fun with it :cool1:

Yeah the Passport Cards are still on backorder...:rolleyes: I ordered one too before we knew for sure that they extended the Birth certificate/photo ID requirements and I'm still waiting, too....:rolleyes1

I love my secret Mickey too! I've had a nice idea from the start and I am delighted that I got the perfect family for it, and I think it will be just great!! Its so fun when things work out all nice and easy like that!:yay: Ron is so funny he's like "Secret Mickey?? what is THAT?" And I just laughed and said don't worry hun...I'll take care of it!:thumbsup2 Now I just have to plan the big reveal......hmmmm......



So tell me Drea...what I want to know is....do you know who YOUR Secret Mickey is???????

My husband is the same way. He thinks I am a little nuts because I am always on Disboards. I talk about the cruise as though I have already been on the ship before..........:rolleyes1

[rkandmjsmommy]

I
My husband is the same way. He thinks I am a little nuts because I am always on Disboards. I talk about the cruise as though I have already been on the ship before..........:rolleyes1

Not only will we get along since we want to rebook:rolleyes1 our hubbies will get along also, mine certainly things I am nuts since I am ALWAYS dising:thumbsup2 But he does appreciate all the info I find out.

I am luck to have Crissichef who lives 10 minutes from me, who is on her way over now with MORE stuff for the cruise:rolleyes1 , her and I talk and hubbies ignore us:laughing:

[Magic3forme]

Dh thinks I am obsessed with Disboards. :) he just shakes his head and laughs.

I told him about the FEs. he was like whatever, you handle it.

I have my list all ready to go, and I keep adding things and ideas.

[anewmac]

Dh thinks I am obsessed with Disboards. :) he just shakes his head and laughs.

I told him about the FEs. he was like whatever, you handle it.

I have my list all ready to go, and I keep adding things and ideas.

HAHA E is the same way... He always ask me after I tell about things.. whats that.. (f/E, S/M, PALO LMAO) Emailing him is the same too LMAO. Im so glad we all get a long and are so alike. We all will get along great on the cruise.. only 63 more days :love:

[nenner1]

My husband is the same way. He thinks I am a little nuts because I am always on Disboards.

Oh Ron too....and he expects me to know the answers anytime he has a question about anything, and if I don't he says "Well what in the world are you doin' on there all the time?" ;)

But I'l tell you a little secret, I've caught him lurking on occasion!:rolleyes1

[Muushka]

Sometimes I get jealous of 'couples' on the Dis. Husbands and wives both posting. I wish my husband would join in the fun. I am always telling him about what I read that day and sometimes I'm afraid he is just :rolleyes1 waiting for me to finish talking! But deep down I know that he appreciates all of my 'research'.;)

Not too much longer till our cruise!:yay:

[anc22]

Not only will we get along since we want to rebook:rolleyes1 our hubbies will get along also, mine certainly things I am nuts since I am ALWAYS dising:thumbsup2 But he does appreciate all the info I find out.

I am luck to have Crissichef who lives 10 minutes from me, who is on her way over now with MORE stuff for the cruise:rolleyes1 , her and I talk and hubbies ignore us:laughing:

I sure hope our hubbies get along well, because we booked the 11:45 Pirate Encounter too :banana:

Dh thinks I am obsessed with Disboards. :) he just shakes his head and laughs.

I told him about the FEs. he was like whatever, you handle it.

I have my list all ready to go, and I keep adding things and ideas.

I spent about 2 hours yesterday (and a small fortune) getting just the kid's gifts put together :rolleyes1 I am going to have to have a whole suitcase just for my F/E & Secret Mickey gifts :scared1:

HAHA E is the same way... He always ask me after I tell about things.. whats that.. (f/E, S/M, PALO LMAO) Emailing him is the same too LMAO. Im so glad we all get a long and are so alike. We all will get along great on the cruise.. only 63 more days :love:

I am sooo excited to meet all of you! My DH is like "so are you just going to go up to these people and start talking to them like you really know them?" :laughing:

Oh Ron too....and he expects me to know the answers anytime he has a question about anything, and if I don't he says "Well what in the world are you doin' on there all the time?" ;)

But I'l tell you a little secret, I've caught him lurking on occasion!:rolleyes1

:lmao:

Sometimes I get jealous of 'couples' on the Dis. Husbands and wives both posting. I wish my husband would join in the fun. I am always telling him about what I read that day and sometimes I'm afraid he is just :rolleyes1 waiting for me to finish talking! But deep down I know that he appreciates all of my 'research'.;)

Not too much longer till our cruise!:yay:

Oh, I know that most of the time when I go off about something to do with the cruise, he is nodding and smiling just so I think he actually cares :sad2: ;)

[rkandmjsmommy]

I sure hope our hubbies get along well, because we booked the 11:45 Pirate Encounter too :banana:
)


YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! So glad you are joining us:)

I orginally wanted to do the 9:30 Pirate encounter, it was my Dh who said that he thougth that was way too early, especailly since the night before would be a day at sea, sometimes he does think:eek:

[crissichef]

I sure hope our hubbies get along well, because we booked the 11:45 Pirate Encounter too :banana:

YEAH !! Awesome! We are going to have a GREAT TIME! If your hubby likes to drink, he will be in good company......MY DH and Denise's DH are the king of beers!


, I know that most of the time when I go off about something to do with the cruise, he is nodding and smiling just so I think he actually cares :sad2: ;)

My hubby thinks I am crazy too. He thinks I spend way too much time on here........what am I going to do when it is over.:confused3

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! So glad you are joining us:)

I orginally wanted to do the 9:30 Pirate encounter, it was my Dh who said that he thougth that was way too early, especailly since the night before would be a day at sea, sometimes he does think:eek:

At least your DH thinks sometimes !!

Crissi

[anewmac]

I spent about 2 hours yesterday (and a small fortune) getting just the kid's gifts put together :rolleyes1 I am going to have to have a whole suitcase just for my F/E & Secret Mickey gifts :scared1:

I am sooo excited to meet all of you! My DH is like "so are you just going to go up to these people and start talking to them like you really know them?" :laughing:


OMG I think Im going to need a suit case for mine too.. Im debating mailing a box, but just so scared it wont make it for some reason. Rather pay the extra $10 for an extra suitcase to fly with LOL

Tell him thats what our lanyards are for so we can recognize people and chat. I would feel hurt if yall dont come on over and say hi, tell me about your day, or what you have had to drink :drinking1 lmao

My hubby thinks I am crazy too. He thinks I spend way too much time on here........what am I going to do when it is over.:confused3

Crissi

your going to read everyone trip reports... that will keep us all busy! Until our next cruise... :rolleyes1

[anc22]

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! So glad you are joining us:)

I orginally wanted to do the 9:30 Pirate encounter, it was my Dh who said that he thougth that was way too early, especailly since the night before would be a day at sea, sometimes he does think:eek:

Yeah, I think that the later time works better for our family seeing that none of us are "morning" people.

My hubby thinks I am crazy too. He thinks I spend way too much time on here........what am I going to do when it is over.:confused3
Crissi

That's what I was thinking! I HAVE to get to planning my next vacation so I have something to look forward to...............:rolleyes1

OMG I think Im going to need a suit case for mine too.. Im debating mailing a box, but just so scared it wont make it for some reason. Rather pay the extra $10 for an extra suitcase to fly with LOL

Tell him thats what our lanyards are for so we can recognize people and chat. I would feel hurt if yall dont come on over and say hi, tell me about your day, or what you have had to drink :drinking1 lmao



your going to read everyone trip reports... that will keep us all busy! Until our next cruise... :rolleyes1

I am too much of a worrier to mail a box with all of that stuff in it :scared1:
I will put it all in it's own suitcase and then use that suitcase to bring home all of our new goodies that we buy on the cruise. :woohoo:

[anc22]

Yes...........I have done it................and I am not ashamed to admit it..........yesterday.......I broke down and...........brought the suitcases out of storage and..........STARTED PACKING :blush: :ssst: :rolleyes1

Just the stuff that no one is allowed to wear or touch until the cruise, which is kind of a lot of stuff. Everytime I buy some new clothes or shoes for my DD she is disappointed because she knows she can't wear them for a few months :rotfl:
I am just trying to get an idea of how many suitcases we are going to need to take. I already have to pack an entire suitcase with just F/E and Secret Mickey gifts!:scared1: I am too worried about sending a package ahead of time, so I will just use that suitcase to bring home all of our new purchases :idea:

Well, I think that is about it. Oh, I did book parasailing for DH and DD bonding time @ Castaway Cay, 2nd stop. Since DH was too SCARED to join us in doing the Stingray thingy.

Still waiting for more of my fellow cruisers to start their Pre-TR's!!! popcorn::

[Mozart]

Yes...........I have done it................and I am not ashamed to admit it..........yesterday.......I broke down and...........brought the suitcases out of storage and..........STARTED PACKING :blush: :ssst: :rolleyes1

Just the stuff that no one is allowed to wear or touch until the cruise, which is kind of a lot of stuff. Everytime I buy some new clothes or shoes for my DD she is disappointed because she knows she can't wear them for a few months :rotfl:
I am just trying to get an idea of how many suitcases we are going to need to take. I already have to pack an entire suitcase with just F/E and Secret Mickey gifts!:scared1: I am too worried about sending a package ahead of time, so I will just use that suitcase to bring home all of our new purchases :idea:

There is no shame in packing now. You're less than 2 months away from your cruise. I started packing for my November cruise 13 months beforehand. (Granted, it was only the snorkeling equipment that we knew we wouldn't use in the meantime, but you get the idea.)

[Muushka]

We are having a small family reunion at OKW just prior to the cruise. I have started putting my 'special foods' that I will bring on the table in the corner. Isn't packing half the fun??:cool1:

[PrincessGeek]

Hi Arin! Your Pre-TR is cracking me up. Our first cruise isn't until March 09 and I already have 2 spreadsheets and 3 Word documents of notes from the DISboards! :yay:

Anyway, I saw that you are from Oregon and wanted to say hi! We're from Portland!!

Can't wait to read more!

[rkandmjsmommy]

Yes...........I have done it................and I am not ashamed to admit it..........yesterday.......I broke down and...........brought the suitcases out of storage and..........STARTED PACKING :blush: :ssst: :rolleyes1 ::

I have all my stuff in my bedroom in a closet, I have not put it into a suitcase yet but that doesnt mean I havent thought about it;)


Just the stuff that no one is allowed to wear or touch until the cruise, which is kind of a lot of stuff. Everytime I buy some new clothes or shoes for my DD she is disappointed because she knows she can't wear them for a few months :rotfl: ::

I am doing the SAME THING, DD cant wait for the cruise so she can wear her new bathing suits, dresses, socks and even underwear :rotfl: Gotta have new, I really think we were separated at birth

I am just trying to get an idea of how many suitcases we are going to need to take. I already have to pack an entire suitcase with just F/E and Secret Mickey gifts!:scared1: I am too worried about sending a package ahead of time, so I will just use that suitcase to bring home all of our new purchases :idea: ::

I think I might need an extra bag also for all my stuff but I am still toying with the idea of sending it ahead decisions decisions

Well, I think that is about it. Oh, I did book parasailing for DH and DD bonding time @ Castaway Cay, 2nd stop. Since DH was too SCARED to join us in doing the Stingray thingy.

Still waiting for more of my fellow cruisers to start their Pre-TR's!!! popcorn::

Your Dh and I will get along, I too am afraid of Stingrays and I would NEVER do parasailing :scared1:

I think I will start washing clothes for the cruise:thumbsup2

[zweihund]

:lmao:
The only reason I can't start packing is because our animals know what the suitcase means. I would have to deal with a nervous dog and a grumpy bird for two months!

[anewmac]

Yes...........I have done it................and I am not ashamed to admit it..........yesterday.......I broke down and...........brought the suitcases out of storage and..........STARTED PACKING :blush: :ssst: :rolleyes1

Well, I think that is about it. Oh, I did book parasailing for DH and DD bonding time @ Castaway Cay, 2nd stop. Since DH was too SCARED to join us in doing the Stingray thingy.



Well your not alone. I havent started putting things in the suitcases but there is a section of my closet that no one is allowed to touch (even me LOL no matter how much I want to wear the shirts, dress, etc LOL) E's gonna come home and think he's walking into a Disney store and not our closet! :rotfl:

I am doing Parasailing with P as a mother son bonding thing. We are doing it the 1st day. I was afraid he would chicken out on the 2nd day after seeing people do it on day 1 (do I get the sneaky mean mommy award for that? :scared1: )

[nenner1]

I already have to pack an entire suitcase with just F/E and Secret Mickey gifts!:scared1:

O.....M.....G
Yikes. That's a lotta gifts!:thumbsup2


Still waiting for more of my fellow cruisers to start their Pre-TR's!!! popcorn::

I'll write a TR but PTR's are bad luck for me...the one time I started one, everything went to...y'know......that place in Grand Cayman. So its bad karma for me. You'll all just have to wait! :p

[Magic3forme]

I have a special stack in my closet for cruise only clothes etc etc. Kohls had a great sale last week, so Natalie got 4 new outfits for the cruise. (now she is done.) :yay:
and I too told her she cant wear them until the cruise.
I even went through their closets and said hmmm this can be worn and left on the ship.

My next purchase is aqua shoes for the dolphin encounter. I am wondering if crocs will work. when we went to Great wolf all the guards wore crocs when they were in the water. I may have to test it out in the pool today.

A cruise report???? who would want to read ours? lol. we are not that exciting. :goodvibes The last time I started writing about our cruise was our huge family cruise, and we almost missed our flights and we hit a hurricane at the end.

[anc22]

There is no shame in packing now. You're less than 2 months away from your cruise. I started packing for my November cruise 13 months beforehand. (Granted, it was only the snorkeling equipment that we knew we wouldn't use in the meantime, but you get the idea.)

You win:lmao:

We are having a small family reunion at OKW just prior to the cruise. I have started putting my 'special foods' that I will bring on the table in the corner. Isn't packing half the fun??:cool1:

I sure think so :thumbsup2

Hi Arin! Your Pre-TR is cracking me up. Our first cruise isn't until March 09 and I already have 2 spreadsheets and 3 Word documents of notes from the DISboards! :yay:
Anyway, I saw that you are from Oregon and wanted to say hi! We're from Portland!!
Can't wait to read more!

Oh, I have so many lists that I have a list keeping track of my lists :rotfl:
Your only an hour away from us, we are in the Salem area :)

I have all my stuff in my bedroom in a closet, I have not put it into a suitcase yet but that doesnt mean I havent thought about it;)
I am doing the SAME THING, DD cant wait for the cruise so she can wear her new bathing suits, dresses, socks and even underwear :rotfl: Gotta have new, I really think we were separated at birth

Your Dh and I will get along, I too am afraid of Stingrays and I would NEVER do parasailing :scared1:


I just bought Madison 4 pair of new shoes for the cruise. Target has a lot of their summery shoes on clearance right now. She is extremely excited because her new shoes for formal night have a small heel on them, I keep catching her wearing them around the house :rotfl2:

My DH isn't afraid to go parasailing, just being in the water with "sea creatures" creeps him out :confused:

:lmao:
The only reason I can't start packing is because our animals know what the suitcase means. I would have to deal with a nervous dog and a grumpy bird for two months!

That is too funny :)


Well your not alone. I havent started putting things in the suitcases but there is a section of my closet that no one is allowed to touch (even me LOL no matter how much I want to wear the shirts, dress, etc LOL) E's gonna come home and think he's walking into a Disney store and not our closet! :rotfl:

:lmao: YES, it will be very obvious to everyone that I spent a lot of $$$$$ at the Disney Store :rolleyes1


I'll write a TR but PTR's are bad luck for me...the one time I started one, everything went to...y'know......that place in Grand Cayman.

:rotfl: O.K. I guess I will give you a pass then................


I have a special stack in my closet for cruise only clothes etc etc. Kohls had a great sale last week, so Natalie got 4 new outfits for the cruise. (now she is done.) :yay:
and I too told her she cant wear them until the cruise.
I even went through their closets and said hmmm this can be worn and left on the ship.

Shoot, I missed that sale

[anewmac]

Just so that you dont feel bad, stopped today at Mervyns and found myself another Disney shirt LMAO Sadly I havent found that many for the boys... Doubt P would wear that many of them. J probably would. I HIGHLY doubt E would but I got him one for dinner a nice button down to wear with some jeans... it was on sale.. I HAD TO LOL

[anc22]

Just so that you dont feel bad, stopped today at Mervyns and found myself another Disney shirt LMAO Sadly I havent found that many for the boys... Doubt P would wear that many of them. J probably would. I HIGHLY doubt E would but I got him one for dinner a nice button down to wear with some jeans... it was on sale.. I HAD TO LOL

Thanks Drea. That does makes me feel better :rotfl:

[alleluia5]

Great TR so far popcorn:: - maybe I will learn from your organization :lmao:

[anc22]

So, the past few weeks I have been working on Fish Extender and Secret Mickey gifts. After hours of shopping, stuffing bags, tagging as well as spending a small fortune :rolleyes1 I am pretty much done! :woohoo: I now have close to 70 individual gift bags for all of the lovely children along with around 50 gift bags for the adult participants (1 bag for each cabin). This is why I have come to realize that I will need a whole suit case (and not just one of the smaller sized ones that can be taken as a carry-on) just for my F/E and S/M gifts :scared1: I am just too much of a worrier to ship a box to the ship :sad2:

My husband now REALLY AND TRULY thinks that I am nuts. He walked into our bonus room and saw me surrounded by well over 100 gift bags as I was putting them together. He just opened his eyes really wide :eek: and then just turned around and walked out of the room :rotfl: I have him trained so well :lmao:

The only thing I am struggling with is one more little gift for each of the adult gift bags. I am just so NOT crafty like some of my fellow cruisers. I walked into Michaels today and had no idea what to do with myself :confused3

I am slowly running out of things to do..........thank goodness some of my fellow double-dippers have started their Pre-TR's. :goodvibes

[anewmac]

I just bought more stuff for my adult gifts also at lunch while perusing ebay LMAO OMG Im spending so much also. I think im going buck wild cuz its our 1st Disney cruise... NEXT one (MMWWUUAAHHHH HA HA) I wont go so buck wild and Ill have a better Idea at what to do! (LMAO YA RIGHT who am I kidding!)

I will have to get a pic of when E walks into our "Disney" themed closet soon LMAO:lmao:

[rkandmjsmommy]

My Dh just rolls his eyes also, altough he did help me pick out Secret Mickey gifts:thumbsup2 I had trouble coming up with things for the adults also, i went with something practical but will be a good memory and the kids are getting Pirate stuff:::::::::: arrrrgggghhhhh:::::::::::::

54 More days til we meet:cool1:

[nenner1]

So, the past few weeks I have been working on Fish Extender and Secret Mickey gifts. After hours of shopping, stuffing bags, tagging as well as spending a small fortune :rolleyes1 I am pretty much done! :woohoo: I now have close to 70 individual gift bags for all of the lovely children along with around 50 gift bags for the adult participants (1 bag for each cabin). This is why I have come to realize that I will need a whole suit case (and not just one of the smaller sized ones that can be taken as a carry-on) just for my F/E and S/M gifts :scared1: I am just too much of a worrier to ship a box to the ship :sad2:
Woot! That's a LOT! :eek:

My husband now REALLY AND TRULY thinks that I am nuts. He walked into our bonus room and saw me surrounded by well over 100 gift bags as I was putting them together. He just opened his eyes really wide :eek: and then just turned around and walked out of the room :rotfl: I have him trained so well :lmao:

The only thing I am struggling with is one more little gift for each of the adult gift bags. I am just so NOT crafty like some of my fellow cruisers. I walked into Michaels today and had no idea what to do with myself :confused3

I am slowly running out of things to do..........thank goodness some of my fellow double-dippers have started their Pre-TR's. :goodvibes

If you're done and bored you can always help me!:laughing: I haven't even ordered my stuff yet. Actually I plan to do it this week, cause I will have to assemble tags and bows, etc. for my FE gifts. I feel like I'm the only one who didn't split adults/kids and I feel kindof bad that I don't have one thing for each person in the room...it will be a gift each family member will share, (one or two per cabin) but it did get expensive. Ah well...it is cute so I'm sure it will be enjoyed.

[Mozart]

I now have close to 70 individual gift bags for all of the lovely children along with around 50 gift bags for the adult participants (1 bag for each cabin). This is why I have come to realize that I will need a whole suit case (and not just one of the smaller sized ones that can be taken as a carry-on) just for my F/E and S/M gifts

My husband now REALLY AND TRULY thinks that I am nuts. He walked into our bonus room and saw me surrounded by well over 100 gift bags as I was putting them together. He just opened his eyes really wide :eek: and then just turned around and walked out of the room :rotfl: I have him trained so well :lmao:


120 gift bags? I think I'm going to have to agree with your husband on this issue. :sad2:

[zweihund]

Wow, you are a madwoman! 120 bags! I'm impressed :thumbsup2

I have 48 of my items, and I am getting nervous now that ONE MORE CABIN will join. Of course, one of the cabins participating is mine, so I guess I'm ok if the numbers go to 49.....otherwise? Mat and Sarah get SQUAT. :rotfl:

[Magic3forme]

120 bags?? :worship:
can you come to Cleveland and help me next? :goodvibes

Our f/e is supposed to be done this weekend, I know once receive the kids will really want to start making our treat bags. (I guess I better finish up. lol.)

[anc22]

OMG! If all of YOU DISERS think that I have gone overboard, then it REALLY must be true :scared1: :rotfl:

Hey, it's my first Disney cruise and I am just a little bit excited o.k. so give me a break ;)

[anewmac]

OMG! If all of YOU DISERS think that I have gone overboard, then it REALLY must be true :scared1: :rotfl:

Hey, it's my first Disney cruise and I am just a little bit excited o.k. so give me a break ;)

Hey I dont think so... (maybe cuz I have enough stuff to my own suitcase also:rolleyes1 ) Mine are just all in bigger bags kids and adults all together.. IM SURE they will be able to tell who's is who's... I HOPE lmao :lmao:

[Magic3forme]

I keep buying stuff in little amounts, that way John doesnt know how much I am really spending. ;)

and I keep finding "bargains" that I can not pass up. :)

I was going to go with Chris' theory of trying to come home with less. :rotfl:
so far it isnt working.

how many others ordered shirts with the DD logo??

[rkandmjsmommy]

how many others ordered shirts with the DD logo??


I didnt do bags, each person gets a gift from me, I hope they are OK:confused:

Crissichf and I are going to try and make the DD shirts ourselves, if it doesnt go well we will order them! I hope to try this weekend

[alleluia5]

I keep buying stuff in little amounts, that way John doesnt know how much I am really spending. ;)

and I keep finding "bargains" that I can not pass up. :)



:thumbsup2 Ah yes.....The only way to do it ....what DH? You saw me get all of this, don't you remember :lmao: :rolleyes1

[anc22]

We weren't planning on getting logo shirts. We all just have Disney themed shirts for embarakation day..............and trust me, it has been a challenge to get DH to even agree to that :sad2: :lmao:

[alleluia5]

I can only imagine - funny thing is for me - DH wouldn't wear the same shirt if I asked him to, but every once in the while we walk out of the house with our same disney cruise shirt on and it doesn't bother him a bit - guess I have to figure out how to "accidentally, on purpose" wear the same shirt :)

[anc22]

I can only imagine - funny thing is for me - DH wouldn't wear the same shirt if I asked him to, but every once in the while we walk out of the house with our same disney cruise shirt on and it doesn't bother him a bit - guess I have to figure out how to "accidentally, on purpose" wear the same shirt :)

:rotfl:

[anewmac]

We weren't planning on getting logo shirts. We all just have Disney themed shirts for embarakation day..............and trust me, it has been a challenge to get DH to even agree to that :sad2: :lmao:

Ya I have no clue how Im going to get E to wear the one I made of our logo.... might have to bribe him...:rolleyes1 Then I got him a grumpy button down thought it might be cute for one of the dinners... he looked at it and said Its nice until I saw the character on it...:mad: figuring right now there is A LOT I can bribe him with or hold out on him with to get him to wear it... :laughing:

[anc22]

I am having an overwhelming urge to buy tickets to MNSSHP for Friday September 26th as a surprise to my family :confused: As all of you know, I have already gone completely overboard when it comes to spending for this cruise (disneyshopping.com, limo, F/E & S/M, disneyshopping.com, Romantic Escape Package, oh and........disneyshopping.com) :rolleyes1

So, does anyone know a good way to get from Cocoa Beach to WDW if we don't have a rental car? How much would a taxi cost? :scared1:

If one were to give into said urge...........where would one pre-buy tickets? :rolleyes1

[Mozart]

So, does anyone know a good way to get from Cocoa Beach to WDW if we don't have a rental car? How much would a taxi cost? :scared1:

If one were to give into said urge...........where would one pre-buy tickets? :rolleyes1

Girl, you're going to need a freakin' semi-truck just to get your FE gifts over there. Seriously, call a town car service. They're not too bad, especially when compared to DCL transportation.

Call 407-WDISNEY for tickets.

[rkandmjsmommy]

I am having an overwhelming urge to buy tickets to MNSSHP for Friday September 26th as a surprise to my family :confused: As all of you know, I have already gone completely overboard when it comes to spending for this cruise (disneyshopping.com, limo, F/E & S/M, disneyshopping.com, Romantic Escape Package, oh and........disneyshopping.com) :rolleyes1

So, does anyone know a good way to get from Cocoa Beach to WDW if we don't have a rental car? How much would a taxi cost? :scared1:

If one were to give into said urge...........where would one pre-buy tickets? :rolleyes1

I higly recommend MNSSHP, its a Blast! you could get a rental car at Budget, right near the port at noon on Friday and return by noon on Sat for less than $40, just use code W810011 on the Budget.com site, its for an ecomony but it might be cheaper than a town car

[Mozart]

This goes for all of you on the 9/27 cruise.

Today, I happened to have been looking at something else, and thought of this TR. You see what I was looking at was the calendar for the Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT. I noticed that the opening day was 9/26. So, if my wife and I were going on your cruise, we would go to EPCOT on Friday the 26th before heading over to the cruise on the 27th. After all, that's what we're doing in November when we catch the last Friday of F&W before boarding our cruise on Saturday.

And you were going to go to MNSSHP when there is international food to eat and wine to drink! If you've never been to F&W and can get there, it comes shall I say, highly recommended.

[Muushka]

Wow, F&W on Friday? And we are at BCV that night! Thanks, I will tell my guests (actually I am giving them the BCV, we will be at ASMu, I know, can you believe it???)

[nenner1]

This goes for all of you on the 9/27 cruise.

Today, I happened to have been looking at something else, and thought of this TR. You see what I was looking at was the calendar for the Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT. I noticed that the opening day was 9/26. So, if my wife and I were going on your cruise, we would go to EPCOT on Friday the 26th before heading over to the cruise on the 27th. After all, that's what we're doing in November when we catch the last Friday of F&W before boarding our cruise on Saturday.

And you were going to go to MNSSHP when there is international food to eat and wine to drink! If you've never been to F&W and can get there, it comes shall I say, highly recommended.

Yup...I mentioned it on our meet thread.
There are a lot of big Disney Events going on that weekend...closings/endings/etc.

[anc22]

Girl, you're going to need a freakin' semi-truck just to get your FE gifts over there. Seriously, call a town car service. They're not too bad, especially when compared to DCL transportation.

Call 407-WDISNEY for tickets.

O.k.......o.k......I know I went overboard......I can't help myself :rolleyes1

I higly recommend MNSSHP, its a Blast! you could get a rental car at Budget, right near the port at noon on Friday and return by noon on Sat for less than $40, just use code W810011 on the Budget.com site, its for an ecomony but it might be cheaper than a town car

Thanks for the info. :thumbsup2

This goes for all of you on the 9/27 cruise.

Today, I happened to have been looking at something else, and thought of this TR. You see what I was looking at was the calendar for the Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT. I noticed that the opening day was 9/26. So, if my wife and I were going on your cruise, we would go to EPCOT on Friday the 26th before heading over to the cruise on the 27th. After all, that's what we're doing in November when we catch the last Friday of F&W before boarding our cruise on Saturday.

And you were going to go to MNSSHP when there is international food to eat and wine to drink! If you've never been to F&W and can get there, it comes shall I say, highly recommended.

Wow, F&W on Friday? And we are at BCV that night! Thanks, I will tell my guests (actually I am giving them the BCV, we will be at ASMu, I know, can you believe it???)

Thanks a lot, now I have to try and talk myself out of THIS one! :rotfl:

I am thinking that my plans have now TOTALLY changed. I will update soon :rolleyes1

[anc22]

So, all of the planning, reserving and scheduling that has been done during the past year...........out the window :scared1:

It started with deciding to surprise the kids with tickets to MNSSHP and it just snowballed from there :rolleyes1

As of now our plans are: Fly into MCO early Thursday morning and take the Magical Express to................Disney Caribbean Beach Resort :cool1:

I am so excited to stay at a WDW property for the first time ever!
C.B.R. has a new pirate theme pool w/slides opening just a couple of weeks before we get there too pirate:

So, swimming and relaxing on Thursday, MNSSHP on Friday and then limo will pick us up on Saturday morning to drive us to the Port!

All of this is a surprise to the kids, and the limo is a surprise for DH. I am so not good at saving surprises, but I will do my best. I am just so excited I can't hardly stand it :cloud9: :cool2:

[Muushka]

Sounds like a great plan. Enjoy WDW! The party is great fun. We are doing it Tues night.

[dollysmom]

I am loving your trip report. Just curious, what is MNSSHP?

[anc22]

Sounds like a great plan. Enjoy WDW! The party is great fun. We are doing it Tues night.

Thanks. I am really looking forward to it.

I am loving your trip report. Just curious, what is MNSSHP?

MNSSHP= Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party
You buy a seperate ticket for WDW to attend this party. A lot of people dress up in costume and there is trick-or-treating. I have never done it, so someone else can probably give more detail.

[MagicMe]

You are going to love MNSSHP!!! I would love to go into more detail but you should experience it without any expectations. I will say that the Boo-to-you parade is great (I love the grave diggers) and Hallo-wishes is awesome. Oh yeah - there's plenty of trick or treat spots too!

[mrp4352]

And, um, at the risk of enabling another visit to disneyshopping.com. Are you all going in costume to the party?

[Muushka]

We will be 4 older adults who will not dress up but love seeing the adults in costume.

My MNSSHP tip? Wait to get your until the end of the night. They had it out by the handfuls. My husband didn't believe me last year. And it is rare when I am right!:thumbsup2

[anc22]

Thanks for all of the MNSSHP hype. I am just too excited.

And, to those of you who have asked for it: I have a few pics of my "cruise pile" that I will post later tonight :scared1:

You all are going to think i'm nuts :rotfl:

[flower91882]

I go MIA for a couple weeks and I come back and everyone's packed. I think I'm going to start freaking out. I've gotta pack, I've gotta Pack, I've gotta PACK!!! My husband is going to kill me if I start on that right now! :rotfl:

[anc22]

Here are some pics of my "cruise pile". It's not really so much of a "pile" anymore, but here ya go...................

Heres everything:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/001.jpg

Heres a close-up of my surprises for the kids, they are personalized insulated bags to take ashore:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/002.jpg

Here are the F/E gifts, the blue one is just one of the many S/M gifts:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/006.jpg

And here is my arsenal of anti-seasickness stuff: bonine/bonine kids, wrist bands, queezy pops:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/003.jpg

[Muushka]

WOW!!!

You are prepared!

[Mozart]

WOW!!!

You are prepared!

I think the proper word is "sick"

Here are some pics of my "cruise pile". It's not really so much of a "pile" anymore, but here ya go...................

Heres everything:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/001.jpg



And you don't plan on shipping a box ahead? Forget it. No way you get that packed in your airline bags.

[anc22]

I think the proper word is "sick"



And you don't plan on shipping a box ahead? Forget it. No way you get that packed in your airline bags.

Have a little faith man..........;) :lmao:

[zweihund]

Arin, I am impressed! I LOVE those backpacks. I want one.....
You really went all out on the FE gifts, I can't wait to see what they are!

[MagicMe]

You certainly are well organized!! :thumbsup2 Beats my box here box there organization!!!:rotfl:

[Muushka]

:surfweb: All I have is a bag of Coconut Carmel Crunch Hawaiian coffee in a Ziploc bag sitting on my corner table that I use to 'prepare' to vacation! Oh, and I found my sister's nightgown that she left here last time she visited. That is in my bottom drawer with some t shirts. Some kind of prepared am I!:surfweb:

[anewmac]

I am in AWWWWW.. wow.. Im so showing E your stuff.. makes mine look like we really are just going on a 3hour tour LMAO.

YOU do know our cruise is only 7days right LOL not the REPO LOL Cant wait to see how you pack it all.

And love the kids bags great ONE!

[flower91882]

People like you make me rethink joining in on the SM and FE fun, but I KNOW I would never have the time to come up with something as great as that, and that just wouldn't be fair, you know? I'm sure everyone will appreciate your hard work!

[anc22]

Arin, I am impressed! I LOVE those backpacks. I want one.....
You really went all out on the FE gifts, I can't wait to see what they are!

You certainly are well organized!! :thumbsup2 Beats my box here box there organization!!!:rotfl:

:surfweb: All I have is a bag of Coconut Carmel Crunch Hawaiian coffee in a Ziploc bag sitting on my corner table that I use to 'prepare' to vacation! Oh, and I found my sister's nightgown that she left here last time she visited. That is in my bottom drawer with some t shirts. Some kind of prepared am I!:surfweb:

I am in AWWWWW.. wow.. Im so showing E your stuff.. makes mine look like we really are just going on a 3hour tour LMAO.

YOU do know our cruise is only 7days right LOL not the REPO LOL Cant wait to see how you pack it all.

And love the kids bags great ONE!

People like you make me rethink joining in on the SM and FE fun, but I KNOW I would never have the time to come up with something as great as that, and that just wouldn't be fair, you know? I'm sure everyone will appreciate your hard work!

Thanks for the support! I knew I could count on my girls to pretend that I am not totally crazy :lmao:

I have a big duffle bag style suitcase and I am pretty sure, with a little bit of skill along with a little bit of luck, I will be able to fit all of my F/E & S/M stuff into it. :laughing:

[anewmac]

:: Im interupting this trip report to asked a home decorating questions:::

I forgot to ask.. I love the color on your walls.. do you by chance know the name and maker of it .

:: ok back to your regularly schedualed trip report.... once I get my anser LMAO::

[anc22]

:: Im interupting this trip report to asked a home decorating questions:::

I forgot to ask.. I love the color on your walls.. do you by chance know the name and maker of it .

:: ok back to your regularly schedualed trip report.... once I get my anser LMAO::

As a matter of fact, I do. It is called Tinderbox and I believe it is a Miller Paint.

Thanks for the compliment, I love it too :) As you can probably imagine, it was hard for me to pick a color and actually commit :rolleyes1 :rotfl:

[Magic3forme]

Wow, love the stash!! :)

thanks to your pics, I found kids bonine today, I didnt know they sold it for kids. :thumbsup2 now my dd 10 will be all set. we went on a ferry ride this weekend to the Statue of Liberty and she felt queasy, but yet she can ride loop de loops all day.

So are dressing up now for MNSSHP??? ( it is an excuse to buy more):rotfl:

[flower91882]

I knew I could count on my girls to pretend that I am not totally crazy :lmao:


I'm not sure anyone is pretending you're not crazy, I think you're just surrounded by others of the same 'mental condition' if you will! :rotfl:

[sarahlovespooh]

We're doing the double dip in October so I've been reading your trip report to make sure I stay on-task with my planning. I have just got to ask--where did you get the personalized totes for the kids?? Thanks!

[anc22]

So are dressing up now for MNSSHP??? ( it is an excuse to buy more):rotfl:

DH and I won't be dressing up. I want the kids to dress up, but since going to the party is a surprise, I would have to buy costumes and hide them and hope that they fit. I was thinking Peter Pan and Tink, but Madison is 10 and at a weird stage where I don't know if she would think it was "cool" or "embarrassing" :confused3 :)

I'm not sure anyone is pretending you're not crazy, I think you're just surrounded by others of the same 'mental condition' if you will! :rotfl:

:lmao:

We're doing the double dip in October so I've been reading your trip report to make sure I stay on-task with my planning. I have just got to ask--where did you get the personalized totes for the kids?? Thanks!

Remember my Disneyshopping.com addiction? Yeah, those were the first of MANY orders. :rolleyes1 Look under the "personalized" section.

[anc22]

I got my Disney Transfer packet in the mail yesterday! Very exciting :cool1:

I also decided to buy costumes for the kids to wear to MNSSHP. Since it is a surprise, I couldn't really get their input, so I made an executive decision (who me?;) ) and decided on Tinkerbell and Peter Pan. I think it will be really cute.

[anewmac]

I got my Disney Transfer packet in the mail yesterday! Very exciting :cool1:

I also decided to buy costumes for the kids to wear to MNSSHP. Since it is a surprise, I couldn't really get their input, so I made an executive decision (who me?;) ) and decided on Tinkerbell and Peter Pan. I think it will be really cute.

WOOHHOOO .. one step closer! YEAH!!!!:banana:

OMG the kids are going to have so much fun! Great surprize! I cant wait to hear about that one!

[Magic3forme]

I got my Disney Transfer packet in the mail yesterday! Very exciting :cool1:



How awesome!! Where are mine now? lol.

[anc22]

Here are the MNSSHP:

Chase:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/8eab_1.jpg



Madison:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/881081.jpg

[alleluia5]

:eek: :scared1: :eek: Your stash is amazing - I am truly in awe :worship: :worship:

[anc22]

:eek: :scared1: :eek: Your stash is amazing - I am truly in awe :worship: :worship:

Why thank you :rolleyes1 Although I know it isn't something I should be proud of :confused: :rotfl:

I do plan on fitting EVERYTHING into 5 suitcases (1 for each person and one extra for the F/E, S/M stuff) plus our carry-ons. I am not shipping a box if for no other reason than to prove to MOZART that it can be done ! :lmao: ;)

We shall see...............................................

[Mozart]

[QUOTE=anc22;27148967]I do plan on fitting EVERYTHING into 5 suitcases (1 for each person and one extra for the F/E, S/M stuff) plus our carry-ons. I am not shipping a box if for no other reason than to prove to MOZART that it can be done ! :lmao: ;)

[QUOTE]

I bring out the best in people, don't I? ;)

[anc22]

So, like so many of us, I have been watching ebay for a new formal dress. Well, I found one I really wanted and put in a bid. The bidding ended today while I was in spin class and when I got home, I had the dreaded email "You did not win"! Crap! I have my eye one more and then I am giving up!:headache: :snooty:

No Cruise Docs yet :sad1:

[anewmac]

So, like so many of us, I have been watching ebay for a new formal dress. Well, I found one I really wanted and put in a bid. The bidding ended today while I was in spin class and when I got home, I had the dreaded email "You did not win"! Crap! I have my eye one more and then I am giving up!:headache: :snooty:

No Cruise Docs yet :sad1:

Welcome to the club... it sucks! lol:lmao:

at least you have a room #... nada for us still.. really thinkging there going to hand me a blanket when we walk on board and say pick out a deck chair LOL

[nenner1]

So, like so many of us, I have been watching ebay for a new formal dress. Well, I found one I really wanted and put in a bid. The bidding ended today while I was in spin class and when I got home, I had the dreaded email "You did not win"! Crap! I have my eye one more and then I am giving up!:headache: :snooty:

No Cruise Docs yet :sad1:

I already gave up....went and bought them retail. ($300 for three :scared: )
So I am a lot more broke but a whole lot less stressed.
Ron- though he gave me free reign to buy whatever I wanted- was a little suprised it cost so much (well there is a pareo and a bathingsuit in there too).
He says "DO YOU KNOW how many drinks of the day that would have bought????"

Quite a few...:sad1:

And I am just having horrible luck. I was going to do the Peter Pan/Tink/Captain Hook costume theme for the kids on Pirate Night. I saw a baby tink costume for like $6.95 a couple of weeks back and FORGOT to buy it..NOW the same exact costume is $29.95..you have got to be kidding me.
So instead we will probably go T-shirt & shorts on Pirate Night

[anc22]

How old is Sarah now? I see a bunch of Tink costumes on ebay right now. Starting as low as $0.99 plus shipping.

[nenner1]

How old is Sarah now? I see a bunch of Tink costumes on ebay right now. Starting as low as $0.99 plus shipping.

Oh-KAY I'll check them out. You forced me to. You and Erica...;)

Sarah turned 3 months old last week. She weighs about 13 pounds and is already teething! :eek:

[anc22]

I finally won a formal dress on Ebay!!:cool1: :banana: :cool1:

I didn't get a "steal", but I did pay less than I would have at the store. Here it is:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/7a79_1.jpg

[rkandmjsmommy]

I finally won a formal dress on Ebay!!:cool1: :banana: :cool1:

I didn't get a "steal", but I did pay less than I would have at the store. Here it is:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/7a79_1.jpg

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[anc22]

Thanks! I hope it's not too dressy :confused:

[rkandmjsmommy]

Thanks! I hope it's not too dressy :confused:

I am not wearing a dress as dressy as yours but I know you will look GREAT!!!!!!!!!!

[Buckeye Gal]

Arin it is *beautiful*!!!! I absolutely love it! So elegant yet simple...just perfect!

[anewmac]

LOVEEEEEEE IT! cant wait to see ya all dolled up! COngrats...

and no not to formal or dress.. my standby is like that... well long and puffy LOL

[nenner1]

Arin your dress is HOT! :firefight

[Magic3forme]

Arin love the dress!! :cutie:

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Arin, that dress is beautiful! :)

[zweihund]

I'm so proud of you! I love the dress. I looked at one like it too but ended up going purple instead. It is definitely not too dressy, it's perfect!
Nicely done :thumbsup2

[googles111]

LOVE the dress. I wish I would wear strapless but the girls won't hold it on! :rotfl:
Tonya

[DisneyMommy1022]

:cheer2: DD/10: This one keeps me busy. She is starting her 6th year of competitive cheerleading in June. In addition to cheer, which is extremely time and $$$ consuming, she plays volleyball in the Spring & the Fall. Basically, she is the reason for my 2nd profession as a chauffer. :rolleyes: Favorite Disney Character: Tink, and she has the attitude to match :laughing:
[/QUOTE]


Hi I am an avid reader here on the DISboards and I saw that your daughter was a competitive cheerleader. So is my daughter! We live in Michigan and she is on a level 2 team at Elite Cheer Michigan. What gym dose your daughter attend?

[anc22]

Arin it is *beautiful*!!!! I absolutely love it! So elegant yet simple...just perfect!

LOVEEEEEEE IT! cant wait to see ya all dolled up! COngrats...

and no not to formal or dress.. my standby is like that... well long and puffy LOL

Arin your dress is HOT! :firefight

Arin love the dress!! :cutie:

Arin, that dress is beautiful! :)

I'm so proud of you! I love the dress. I looked at one like it too but ended up going purple instead. It is definitely not too dressy, it's perfect!
Nicely done :thumbsup2

LOVE the dress. I wish I would wear strapless but the girls won't hold it on! :rotfl:
Tonya

Thanks for the compliments girls. You all better dress up too, so I don't look out of place ;)

[anc22]

:cheer2: DD/10: This one keeps me busy. She is starting her 6th year of competitive cheerleading in June. In addition to cheer, which is extremely time and $$$ consuming, she plays volleyball in the Spring & the Fall. Basically, she is the reason for my 2nd profession as a chauffer. :rolleyes: Favorite Disney Character: Tink, and she has the attitude to match :laughing:



Hi I am an avid reader here on the DISboards and I saw that your daughter was a competitive cheerleader. So is my daughter! We live in Michigan and she is on a level 2 team at Elite Cheer Michigan. What gym dose your daughter attend?[/QUOTE]

Madison is on a level 2 team at Champion Cheer Athletics in Salem, Oregon. She is a base and absolutely loves it. She has her back-hand spring and is now working on whatever it is that comes next.

This year we will probably be traveling to Vancouver B.C. for a competition, so we are excited for that.

[anc22]

Couple of things.............I FINALLY received my Cruise Docs today :cool1: Although, they were sent to my old address that we moved from 9 months ago! :scared1: Luckily, the new owners called me and we were able to pick the envelope up from them :yay:

Next, I was able to finish and PACK all of my approx. 125 F/E giftbags into 1 rolling duffle bag. YES......I said ONE bag.....coughMOZARTcough....;) and just in case there are still non-believers out there, here is proof:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/308685663_1051097292_0.jpg

I even weighed it to make sure it is under the weight limit :)

I am sooo ready to be on the ship and to finally pass these gifts out, and to receive a few myself in our F/E :rolleyes1

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/288632884_979254255_0.jpg

Next up on my list of To Do's: Door Magnets, dress shirt & tie for DH, and much more. :sad2:

[MagicMe]

Next, I was able to finish and PACK all of my approx. 125 F/E giftbags into 1 rolling duffle bag. YES......I said ONE bag.....coughMOZARTcough....;) and just in case there are still non-believers out there, here is proof:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/308685663_1051097292_0.jpg

I even weighed it to make sure it is under the weight limit :)

Way to go!!!! :thumbsup2

[nenner1]

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/308685663_1051097292_0.jpg



Wow!

I am *terrified* my FE gifts will not arrive in time.
I was supposed to have them by today.
I emailed the company and so far no response (it is a holiday weekend so I'll give them till about.....8 am Tues)
I was having nightmares about it last night.
But then I figured if they don't come, it's OK...Arin will bring enough for all of us!:laughing:

[zweihund]

Yay, it fits! :thumbsup2

[Magic3forme]

Awesome Arin, now you have a whole suitcase to fill up with goodies from your trip. :)

[anewmac]

You did it just to prove a point to Mozart huh LOL GOOD JOB GIRL! Im trying to do the same thing LOL

[Mozart]

Couple of things.............I FINALLY received my Cruise Docs today :cool1: Although, they were sent to my old address that we moved from 9 months ago! :scared1: Luckily, the new owners called me and we were able to pick the envelope up from them :yay:

Next, I was able to finish and PACK all of my approx. 125 F/E giftbags into 1 rolling duffle bag. YES......I said ONE bag.....coughMOZARTcough....;) and just in case there are still non-believers out there, here is proof:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/308685663_1051097292_0.jpg



Now, I don't know that all of your FE's are really in there, do I? I mean, you could just be saying that they are when really half of them are sitting over on the side. :confused3

[flower91882]

Thanks for the compliments girls. You all better dress up too, so I don't look out of place ;)

I finally saw the dress (I can't see all these pics when I check from work) and it's wonderful! I will be just as dressed up, so don't worry about looking out of place! I was worried about the same thing, but now at least I know I won't be the only one. :goodvibes

[anc22]

Wow!

I am *terrified* my FE gifts will not arrive in time.
I was having nightmares about it last night.
But then I figured if they don't come, it's OK...Arin will bring enough for all of us!:laughing:

:lmao:

Awesome Arin, now you have a whole suitcase to fill up with goodies from your trip. :)

Exactly! :thumbsup2

Now, I don't know that all of your FE's are really in there, do I? I mean, you could just be saying that they are when really half of them are sitting over on the side. :confused3

You've just got to trust me :smooth:

I finally saw the dress (I can't see all these pics when I check from work) and it's wonderful! I will be just as dressed up, so don't worry about looking out of place! I was worried about the same thing, but now at least I know I won't be the only one. :goodvibes

Good, I can't wait to see everyone all dressed up. I feel like I am going to prom again :rotfl:

[anc22]

I have been playing around with door magnets today and here are a few that I came up with, not sure which ones I will actually use though. A lot of the pictures were "borrowed" from the door magnet thread:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/Tinkertini1.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/cruiseletmagicbeginblank1.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/piratemickeyheadblank2.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/mickeyheadtiarawdw.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/pirateprincessmickeyheadblankpink2.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/piratemickeyheadwdw2.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/mickeyheadbdayhatboy2.jpg

[Magic3forme]

very cute ! I love the Tink and the drink of the day. :lmao:

Dh helped me make a sign today, almost fell out of my chair. :)

[anc22]

very cute ! I love the Tink and the drink of the day. :lmao:

Dh helped me make a sign today, almost fell out of my chair. :)

Wow, I showed my DH the ones that I made and he just said "Why?" :sad2:

He will appreciate it more once we are on the ship and it makes it easier to find our room ;)

[anewmac]

Wow, I showed my DH the ones that I made and he just said "Why?" :sad2:

He will appreciate it more once we are on the ship and it makes it easier to find our room ;)

HA, E still doesnt get why I have to get the printer working to do this "craft" (he said another word but I didnt think it was DISNEY appopriate on this board!:rotfl: )

Love the TINK Sign!

[ilovemangoes]

originally posted by anc22
I am still unsure about how we will get to the port the morning of the cruise. I know that there is a shuttle from Ron Jon for an additional charge but I have also read that there is a limo/cab company that will pick you up in a limo from your C.C. hotel and take you to the port for $15, so we may end up getting our “limo fix” that way…………….is that like a 2 minute limo ride?

Arin - great thread!! I can't believe all the planning you have done so far!

I know you were able to go back to plan A for the limo, but did you ever find out the name of the limo/taxi company that offers rides from the hotel to the terminal?

Thanks,
Trav

[anewmac]

Arin - great thread!! I can't believe all the planning you have done so far!

I know you were able to go back to plan A for the limo, but did you ever find out the name of the limo/taxi company that offers rides from the hotel to the terminal?

Thanks,
Trav

oh i would like to know also... might cancle our car for that day and do that too LOL

[anc22]

Arin - great thread!! I can't believe all the planning you have done so far!

I know you were able to go back to plan A for the limo, but did you ever find out the name of the limo/taxi company that offers rides from the hotel to the terminal?

Thanks,
Trav

oh i would like to know also... might cancle our car for that day and do that too LOL

I found the info about a year ago on the "Helpful information for you" Thread. I just checked the thread again and I don't see it there anymore :confused3 I believe the company is called Checker Cab of Brevard County and it was like $15 for a limo from any Cocoa Beach hotel to P.C.
You could probably P.M. Shirley and ask her. :)

[anc22]

So, not much of an update but here goes:

I have my DD and DS's suitcases completely packed, zipped up and ready to go, along with the F/E suitcase. :rolleyes1

I will be printing out my Door Magnets sometime next week. Could the magnetic paper be any more expensive? :eek:

Our cruise of Double Dippers have decided to make One Hit Wonder Night at the "club", unofficially 80's Night! :cool1: So this week I purchased T-shirts for DH and I to wear:

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/BRITE034_LG1.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/RUN003_LG1.jpg

My first choice for me was Punky Brewster, but they were all sold out ;)

I still need to buy my camcorder and that's about it :cool2:

[anewmac]

wow the kids are all packed... wow... mine are still wearing some of the clothes I will be taking for them LOL YOU ARE AWESOME CHICKA!!!!!

[4happybogles]

I have enjoyed readying the many posts, however, I was not able to read them all. I am as excited as you are for our trip, I have also begun packing but I have a couple of months still. anyways, I wanted to let you know, if you take something like a pillowcase, or a t-shirt and a Sharpie to Customer Service, they will have all the characters sign the item and then deliver it to your room. I thought this would be a cool surprise for my DS. He will just flip when it arrives while we are gone!! I hope you have a wonderful time!! Thanks for all the information and great pictures.

[flower91882]

Love the shirt!!

[nenner1]

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/RUN003_LG1.jpg



I hope you got some of those big fat gold rope chains to wear with that Run-DMC shirt!!!

;)

[Magic3forme]

I hope you got some of those big fat gold rope chains to wear with that Run-DMC shirt!!!



and those huge chunky tennis shoes!!! :):lmao:

[googles111]

I hope you got some of those big fat gold rope chains to wear with that Run-DMC shirt!!!

;)


My son was a pimp last year for Halloween so we have the gold $ chain and bling ring for you! :rotfl:

[zweihund]

I love the shirts. :thumbsup2

[ilovemangoes]

Quote:
Originally Posted by ilovemangoes
Arin - great thread!! I can't believe all the planning you have done so far!

I know you were able to go back to plan A for the limo, but did you ever find out the name of the limo/taxi company that offers rides from the hotel to the terminal?

Thanks,
Trav

Quote:
Originally Posted by anewmac
oh i would like to know also... might cancle our car for that day and do that too LOL

I found the info about a year ago on the "Helpful information for you" Thread. I just checked the thread again and I don't see it there anymore I believe the company is called Checker Cab of Brevard County and it was like $15 for a limo from any Cocoa Beach hotel to P.C.
You could probably P.M. Shirley and ask her.

Yep, it's Checker Cab of Brevard. You can visit his website here http://www.checkercabofbrevard.com/ I sent an email asking if they still offered this service and I was told by Robert that they do and it is a flat rate of $25. His cell number is 321-449-1000. Very nice guy and was simple to arrange the pick-up.

Hope you all are having a great day!!

Trav

[dismom73]

I'm so glad you "went overboard" and decided to do the MNSSHP. We did it last year and loved it! I'm sure that you already know this, but for fear that on the off chance you don't and not wanting you to miss out...you can enter the park at 4pm even though the party doesn't start until 7pm, you knew that right? Who are you using to get from CBR to the port? I am thinking about doing the same thing next year when we cruise in October. When I try discussing our options with DH he just looks at me and shakes his head (because we still have over a year to go).

[anc22]

I'm so glad you "went overboard" and decided to do the MNSSHP. We did it last year and loved it! I'm sure that you already know this, but for fear that on the off chance you don't and not wanting you to miss out...you can enter the park at 4pm even though the party doesn't start until 7pm, you knew that right? Who are you using to get from CBR to the port? I am thinking about doing the same thing next year when we cruise in October. When I try discussing our options with DH he just looks at me and shakes his head (because we still have over a year to go).

Thanks, I actually did know that we can go to MNSSHP earlier than 7:00:thumbsup2
We are taking a FL Tours limo from CBR to the port. It is a surprise for DH and the kids ;)

[anc22]

So, I got my formal dress and tried it on. It fits perfectly, just like Cinderalla's glass slipper. The only problem is.............I look like I am trying to BE Cinderalla when wearing it!:eek: It is soooo poofy, like a wedding dress. I didn't realize from the pictures (on ebay) that it was like that :idea:
So, I have stressed about it all week and decided NOT to bring the dress on the cruise:sad2: It is just too much.

The good news is, I went shopping today and got a new dress for formal night and I love it. Bought DH a matching tie as well. :cool1:

Oh what ever will I do with my Poofy, Cinderella Wannabe dress now?

[anewmac]

So, I got my formal dress and tried it on. It fits perfectly, just like Cinderalla's glass slipper. The only problem is.............I look like I am trying to BE Cinderalla when wearing it!:eek: It is soooo poofy, like a wedding dress. I didn't realize from the pictures (on ebay) that it was like that :idea:
So, I have stressed about it all week and decided NOT to bring the dress on the cruise:sad2: It is just too much.

The good news is, I went shopping today and got a new dress for formal night and I love it. Bought DH a matching tie as well. :cool1:

Oh what ever will I do with my Poofy, Cinderella Wannabe dress now?

Resell it on ebay LOL.... aww man... now that makes me go back to thinking I shouldnt take my big poofy dress either.. I feel like more and more of our group is going with not as dressy dress's.... I dont want to be sticken out like a sour thumb :thumbsup2 lol. Well now you need to post picks of the new dress LOL

[zweihund]

Resell it on ebay LOL.... aww man... now that makes me go back to thinking I shouldnt take my big poofy dress either.. I feel like more and more of our group is going with not as dressy dress's.... I dont want to be sticken out like a sour thumb :thumbsup2 lol. Well now you need to post picks of the new dress LOL

I second the vote for pics!

Drea, wear whatever you want! I'm wearing a gown, it's just not poofy because I don't look good in poofy. When I got married, the lady who sold me my dress thought I was nuts for not buying a crinoline :rotfl:

[nenner1]

So, I got my formal dress and tried it on. It fits perfectly, just like Cinderalla's glass slipper. The only problem is.............I look like I am trying to BE Cinderalla when wearing it!:eek: It is soooo poofy, like a wedding dress. I didn't realize from the pictures (on ebay) that it was like that :idea:
So, I have stressed about it all week and decided NOT to bring the dress on the cruise:sad2: It is just too much.

The good news is, I went shopping today and got a new dress for formal night and I love it. Bought DH a matching tie as well. :cool1:

Oh what ever will I do with my Poofy, Cinderella Wannabe dress now?

Bring it.
Drea, bring yours.

I'm going to be pink, taffata-y, and poufy and black sequiny all by myself I guess.

:snooty: on you party poopers!;) :laughing:

[anc22]

:lmao:

I don't think you ladies understand what I mean by poofy...............
It actually has that "netty" stuff under the skirt like a skirt you would wear under a wedding dress. Poofy........like no one would know if I had a person or 2 hiding under there :rolleyes1 :rotfl: I have no problem wearing a long gown. I just couldn't find one under $200 at the mall :confused3

Don't any of you let my insecurities make you rethink your dresses!

[MagicMe]

:lmao:

I don't think you ladies understand what I mean by poofy...............
It actually has that "netty" stuff under the skirt like a skirt you would wear under a wedding dress. Poofy........like no one would know if I had a person or 2 hiding under there :rolleyes1 :rotfl: I have no problem wearing a long gown. I just couldn't find one under $200 at the mall :confused3

Don't any of you let my insecurities make you rethink your dresses!

Well, if it's going to need it's own suitcase then you may want to leave it at home. :rotfl:

[anc22]

Kind of a blurry picture, but here is my new dress for formal night. :)
It is kind of a blue/green color. Now I just have to find shoes:rolleyes1


http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u263/acloyd22/312267352_1064110149_0.jpg

[anewmac]

:lmao:

I don't think you ladies understand what I mean by poofy...............
It actually has that "netty" stuff under the skirt like a skirt you would wear under a wedding dress. Poofy........like no one would know if I had a person or 2 hiding under there :rolleyes1 :rotfl: I have no problem wearing a long gown. I just couldn't find one under $200 at the mall :confused3

Don't any of you let my insecurities make you rethink your dresses!

ha.. see thats how my dress is... has that net stuff under it.. oh well guess me and Jen can be the poofy ones LOL

But I do like the new dress.. and it will take up less space!:thumbsup2 (thats whats holding me back bringing mine it needs its own suitcase LOL)

[anc22]

That was one of the main reasons why I didn't want to take it. It is just really big and would take up A LOT of space.

[DisneyMommy1022]

That was one of the main reasons why I didn't want to take it. It is just really big and would take up A LOT of space.

I like the new dress but I have to say I LOVE the old one! IMO your are on the Magic and you should feel Magical! Who cares if its to puffy and looks like Cinderella.. Every girl should feel like Cinderellaprincess: on a Disney cruise!!! Take a chance where the dress I bet you won't regret it! :wizard:

[nenner1]

:lmao:

I don't think you ladies understand what I mean by poofy...............
It actually has that "netty" stuff under the skirt like a skirt you would wear under a wedding dress. Poofy........like no one would know if I had a person or 2 hiding under there :rolleyes1 :rotfl:

Oh okay....a crinoline!! (you are right! :lmao: )

Mine is poufy not so much by design but moreso from the body under it.;)

I do love the new dress though! You will look great!!!:thumbsup2

[dismom73]

I have to say, I agree with DisneyMommy! I LOVE the old one, and the new one is perfect for semi-formal night! Besides, when else would you get to wear the other one?

[anewmac]

I like the new dress but I have to say I LOVE the old one! IMO your are on the Magic and you should feel Magical! Who cares if its to puffy and looks like Cinderella.. Every girl should feel like Cinderellaprincess: on a Disney cruise!!! Take a chance where the dress I bet you won't regret it! :wizard:

and the Cinderella AFTER seeing her godmother.. not the before:lmao: just to clarify!

I have to say, I agree with DisneyMommy! I LOVE the old one, and the new one is perfect for semi-formal night! Besides, when else would you get to wear the other one?

OH ya what are you wearing for semi formal night?

[anc22]

We have Palo ressies on semi-formal night, and I have a little black Bebe dress for that night ;)

[anewmac]

We have Palo ressies on semi-formal night, and I have a little black Bebe dress for that night ;)

how did you get palo resssies...??? lucky duck lol

[Magic3forme]

Arin:
I like the second dress too. :)

Drea: I am pretty sure Arin booked the Reas so she could book Palo at 105 days out. ( keep in mind too, that if you find someone, you can sometimes be added to their reservation at Palo...we did that last year.)

[zweihund]

Arin:
I like the second dress too. :)

Drea: I am pretty sure Arin booked the Reas so she could book Palo at 105 days out. ( keep in mind too, that if you find someone, you can sometimes be added to their reservation at Palo...we did that last year.)

She did - we were giddily sharing our ressies a few months ago :thumbsup2

[anewmac]

She did - we were giddily sharing our ressies a few months ago :thumbsup2

oh thats right I forgot... I knew i should have done that Lol.. oh well NEXT TIME lol:lmao:

[googles111]

So, I got my formal dress and tried it on. It fits perfectly, just like Cinderalla's glass slipper. The only problem is.............I look like I am trying to BE Cinderalla when wearing it!:eek: It is soooo poofy, like a wedding dress. I didn't realize from the pictures (on ebay) that it was like that :idea:
So, I have stressed about it all week and decided NOT to bring the dress on the cruise:sad2: It is just too much.

The good news is, I went shopping today and got a new dress for formal night and I love it. Bought DH a matching tie as well. :cool1:

Oh what ever will I do with my Poofy, Cinderella Wannabe dress now?

Awww, sorry the dress wasn't what you wanted. I do love the new one too. Very pretty! I am stressing now about mine. My aunt came over last night to see what I was wearing. She is good and into fashion... unlike me! lol She was honest and said she didn't like it and thought I could find a better one.:scared1: So... now I have a week to find one..

[anewmac]

Awww, sorry the dress wasn't what you wanted. I do love the new one too. Very pretty! I am stressing now about mine. My aunt came over last night to see what I was wearing. She is good and into fashion... unlike me! lol She was honest and said she didn't like it and thought I could find a better one.:scared1: So... now I have a week to find one..

what.. I wanna see a pic T

[anc22]

Well, not much to report. I have everyones clothes packed. Just carry-ons left to pack. Door magnets are printed out. I do have a busy 7 days ahead of me though:

Today:
~Getting my hair done (No, the blonde is not natural :rolleyes1)
~1 1/2 hour massage! :cool1:

Friday:
~Spin class
~Haircut for DS

Saturday:
~Shop for dress shirt for DH
~Go to a wedding

Sunday:
~Pedicures for Me and DD :banana:

Monday:
Nothing scheduled, but i'm sure I will find something to fill the time :confused:

Tuesday:
~DD to Ortho
~Detox body wrap & wax :scared1: :laughing:

Wednesday:
~Leave for airport @ 4:30 p.m.

I ended up cancelling our C.C. couples massage. I decided the almost $300 could be better spent elsewhere.

Also cancelled parasailing for DD and DH because, well, they are both chickens :laughing:

[CruisingCamper]

Loved reading your report!! Have a Great Trip!!

[alleluia5]

I ended up cancelling our C.C. couples massage. I decided the almost $300 could be better spent elsewhere.

Also cancelled parasailing for DD and DH because, well, they are both chickens :laughing:

I cancelled our couples choice as well, I decided the $400+ would make wonderful shopping money :lmao:

[TVEPFOX]

This is looking and sounding much, much better....

FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC...CARIBBEAN SEA AND THE GULF OF MEXICO...

1. DISORGANIZED CLOUDINESS AND SHOWERS OVER THE LESSER ANTILLES...THE ADJACENT CARIBBEAN AND ATLANTIC WATERS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH A WESTWARD MOVING TROPICAL WAVE. UPPER-LEVEL WINDS HAVE BECOME LESS FAVORABLE FOR DEVELOPMENT.

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[LuvtheEars]

Love the Pre-TR! You are closer to being done than I am! :worship: I hope to finish all my sewing projects today and pack!

You're from the Salem area? I went to college at WOSC about 20 minutes outside of Salem. I think they changed the name to Western Oregon University a while ago. Does that make me old? :rolleyes1

Only one more week before we get to leave for WDW! We'll be at MNSSHP on the 26th too! My kids don't know about it, but I always make Megan's Halloween costume and it's a Disney Princess dress, so she thinks she is just going to wear it on the cruise. Grady is Capt. Jack. I can't wait to spring this surprise on them! They are going to flip! :banana:

Well, I'm not going to get anything done if I don't get off the DIS and turn on my sewing machines. :rotfl2:

Tiffany

[CIIA]

I totally enjoy reading your trip report. It got me motivated to put a lot more effort into preparing for this trip.

Love the new formal dress and after all those spin classes you deserve a new strappy pair of sandals to go with it.

If you are planning to keep up the gym workouts while on the cruise, I'd be happy to keep you company. If exercising is something you are trying to forget about while cruising I understand. Been busting my but to get into shape for this cruise and would hate to loose it all in one week.

[anc22]

You're from the Salem area? I went to college at WOSC about 20 minutes outside of Salem. I think they changed the name to Western Oregon University a while ago. Does that make me old? :rolleyes1

Only one more week before we get to leave for WDW! We'll be at MNSSHP on the 26th too! My kids don't know about it, but I always make Megan's Halloween costume and it's a Disney Princess dress, so she thinks she is just going to wear it on the cruise. Grady is Capt. Jack. I can't wait to spring this surprise on them! They are going to flip! :banana:
Tiffany

My brother graduated from WOU last year :thumbsup2

I cannot wait to tell the kids about MNSSHP!

I totally enjoy reading your trip report. It got me motivated to put a lot more effort into preparing for this trip.

Love the new formal dress and after all those spin classes you deserve a new strappy pair of sandals to go with it.

If you are planning to keep up the gym workouts while on the cruise, I'd be happy to keep you company. If exercising is something you are trying to forget about while cruising I understand. Been busting my but to get into shape for this cruise and would hate to loose it all in one week.

Just bought the new strappy heels last night ;)
I do plan on working out on the cruise. I have heard that there is a spin class onboard, so I plan on doing that. See you there :thumbsup2

[CIIA]

Oh cool! I'll give the spin class a try, I've never been to one before. I'm mostly a circuit, kickboxing kinda gal. Heard spins a killer, should make up for some of the damage I going to do :drinking1

[anewmac]

wow you are going to be busy! Loved all the you time, you totally deserve it with all the planning you have been doing! woohoo!

[zweihund]

Pre cruise spa treatments? Man, I'm doing this planning thing all wrong! ;)

[anc22]

So, I woke up yesterday feeling soooo sick. Just nauseated and weak with a slight fever. :sick: DD/10 was feeling sick too.:eek: GREAT, my worst fear during this whole planning process has been that one of us will get sick! I have been shoving so many pills down my families throats during the past few weeks, we should be immune to pretty much everything :rolleyes1

Anyway, we both started feeling better in the evening and I was able to finish packing up my suitcase. Then I weighed it :scared1: 62 lbs!!!!
Holy crap. I will have to do some $25 fee I will be paying for that extra suitcase which hold all of my wonderful F/E and S/M gifts :rolleyes1 )

I was unable to get my pedicure yesterday, due to feeling ill, so I will be doing that tomorrow morning. DH and I both have the day off of work tomorrow and we plan on leaving for the airport by 4:30 p.m.

The "Honey Do List":

~Mow the lawns
~Set sprinkler system
~Turn down water heater
~Oil change in truck
~Gas up the truck

My to do's:

~Pack last minute carry-on stuff
~Detox body-wrap
~Pedicure
~Take dog to sitter

Wow, my list sure sounds a lot funner than DH's :rotfl:

[Magic3forme]

Arin:

are you both feeling better?

have a safe trip/ cya on Sat, or Friday night maybe??

[dismom73]

I can't believe it is finally here! I am so excited for you! One piece of advice....OJ OJ OJ OJ (orange juice) anytime you feel anything coming on, if you OD on OJ you can usually keep it at bay. I really enjoyed reading your PreTrip report and I can't wait to read your TR! Have a blast, and remember "It's only your first time once" after next week you will be adicts just like the rest of us.

[MagicMe]

Arin - have a safe trip and see you on Saturday!!!

[anewmac]

see ya Saturday hun!! WOOOHOO!!!

[meegster]

Bon Voyage - can't wait for the report when you get back and all the pics!!

[MaryAz]

Great pre trippie. Have a blast on ur first cruise. Can't wait to read the post trip report and see all the pics!!

[zweihund]

See you in a few hours, Arin! :goodvibes

[alleluia5]

Arin, just wanted to say nice to "bump" into you during F/E delivery - hope you had a blast!!! Look forward to hearing more about your trip!

[MagicMe]

Arin, just wanted to say nice to "bump" into you during F/E delivery - hope you had a blast!!! Look forward to hearing more about your trip!

That's so funny, it seemed like everytime Amy and I went around to deliver F/E's we were always running into other DISer's!!!!

[zweihund]

Arin, thank you so much for the SM gifts, we loved them all! I put Stitch on my car as soon as we got home :goodvibes
I won't spoil what the rest were, because I took photos every day for my TR ;)

You are awesome! Hope you guys have a safe trip home, and can't wait to read the TR from you :thumbsup2