May 28, 2009 Wonder Cruise - Anyone Else?

[live4christp1]

Well, I just got the best news.

Disney has upgraded us from an inside (Cat 11) to an outside (Cat 7) with a Navigator's Verandah! Now, I really can't wait.

So, if you have the most updated FE list, please change our stateroom number to 7021. We are Mickeefan: Julie, Nancy & Brent.

I'm going to be sure Basketrn knows about this change, too.

See you all in about 3 weeks!

:goodvibes Congratulations Julie! Can't wait to set sail!!!!!

Cristy

[44disney]

Lisa,

Howdy neighbor - how cool is that we are next to each other!!

About the FE exchange - I don't think its too late to join, Dawn has gracioulsy been keeping the list for us and she just sent an update out - if you want to join, let her know soon so she can add you. The gifts can be whatever you choose - you can do individual ones or one per family - they can be simple or elaborate, there really is no right or wrong - just a fun way to exchange token gifts - this is a budget trip for us, so our gifts are something local, but not overly expensive. Don't let the cost keep you from the exchange - just have fun with it and do what you can!!

Tammy

I've moved from the neighborhood -- I just checked my reservation and I've been upgraded to cat. 8 from cat. 11, and I'm now on Deck 5! I pm'ed Dawn and she replied to say that I'm now in the FE exchange!

[WeLoveTheMouse]

No upgrades for me yet!! How early did you book your trip. I wonder if they base it on who books first.

Several people stated that they got cruise documents from UPS lately. What was in those? I have not received anything lately. Just wondering if I am missing something.

Thanks!

[live4christp1]

No upgrades for me yet!! How early did you book your trip. I wonder if they base it on who books first.

Several people stated that they got cruise documents from UPS lately. What was in those? I have not received anything lately. Just wondering if I am missing something.

Thanks!

Ours came. It was a flat envelope with a booklet inside with all our boarding passes, luggage tags, etc.

[astempel]

OOh...I hope that we get our cruise docs soon! This is our first cruise and I can't wait to have them in my hand!! Only 23 more days!! WOO HOO!

[dthogue]

Congrats to everyone who got upgrades - guess I need to be happy for my cat 11 from the cat 12 I booked :love: at least I'm on the ship :banana:

We leave 3 three weeks from today - so tomorrow I can say 2 weeks and 6 days - wow, that sounds close.

My poor DD is working on a getting her end of year school work done and she has no idea why - the teacher is giving her additional things to do and she is the only one with the extra work, Bless her heart she really hasn't asked why, just does the extra work - I'm feeling really guilty about it - hopefully when we get on the cruise it will make it all worthwhile and she'll understand ;)

So are we all set to meet by the steps to the slide at the Mickey pool - from the pictures I've seen this is also near Pluto's snack stand - anyone give any more thought to something we could wear that would let us know that we are looking for each other? Maybe a lime green ribbon or something easy like that?

Tammy
:flower3:

[live4christp1]

We are getting closer and closer.

Have had lots of fun today working on some things to add to my FE bags. :goodvibes

Also have been busy making some shirts for our WDW trip and the cruise. The are going to look great thanks to the great DISigners on the creative disign board.

[ldalvarado]

Congrats to everyone who got upgrades - guess I need to be happy for my cat 11 from the cat 12 I booked :love: at least I'm on the ship :banana:
I am hoping for an upgrade. :lovestruck: But I did just put in a note to my TA to see what DCL is charging for one. If I can get a bargain, I might go to a verandah.

We leave 3 three weeks from today - so tomorrow I can say 2 weeks and 6 days - wow, that sounds close.
Wooohooo! :cheer2:

My poor DD is working on a getting her end of year school work done and she has no idea why - the teacher is giving her additional things to do and she is the only one with the extra work, Bless her heart she really hasn't asked why, just does the extra work - I'm feeling really guilty about it - hopefully when we get on the cruise it will make it all worthwhile and she'll understand ;)
My DDs are out of school on the 29th, so they won't be missing anything. In fact, come the 27th (we leave that night) they will have already turned in the textbooks so the classes won't be doing much learnin'

So are we all set to meet by the steps to the slide at the Mickey pool - from the pictures I've seen this is also near Pluto's snack stand - anyone give any more thought to something we could wear that would let us know that we are looking for each other? Maybe a lime green ribbon or something easy like that?
Maybe some kind soul will make a graphic we can print out and bring with us, or pin on to our shirts? :rolleyes1

Lisa

[live4christp1]

I am hoping for an upgrade. :lovestruck: But I did just put in a note to my TA to see what DCL is charging for one. If I can get a bargain, I might go to a verandah.


Wooohooo! :cheer2:


My DDs are out of school on the 29th, so they won't be missing anything. In fact, come the 27th (we leave that night) they will have already turned in the textbooks so the classes won't be doing much learnin'


Maybe some kind soul will make a graphic we can print out and bring with us, or pin on to our shirts? :rolleyes1

Lisa

http://disign.mickeysmailbox.com/dis1

This is what I have. Done by BayouMickey on the Creative DISign forum on the Community Board.

[tay72699]

Yesterday was a great day! We received our cruise documents and Disney waived ROFR, so we are now owners at SSR! :cool1::cool1:

I am hoping to meet up with everyone at 3pm. Although, I will have 2 girls that may have other ideas and I also would like to attend the DVC gathering, so we will see how it all works out.

Anyone needing to bring an extra suitcase for all the FE stuff? I am contemplating whether to take an extra bag/suitcase or to ship it to the resort ahead of time. I'm sure that we would be able to fill it back up with all the souveniors the girls will buy, but that would be one more bag to check.

Only 17 more days till WDW and DCL!!!

[ldalvarado]

This is what I have. Done by BayouMickey on the Creative DISign forum on the Community Board.


Cute! I could definitely print that out and pin (or tape) it to myself! :rotfl:

[44disney]

Yesterday was a great day! We received our cruise documents and Disney waived ROFR, so we are now owners at SSR! :cool1::cool1:

I am hoping to meet up with everyone at 3pm. Although, I will have 2 girls that may have other ideas and I also would like to attend the DVC gathering, so we will see how it all works out.

Anyone needing to bring an extra suitcase for all the FE stuff? I am contemplating whether to take an extra bag/suitcase or to ship it to the resort ahead of time. I'm sure that we would be able to fill it back up with all the souveniors the girls will buy, but that would be one more bag to check.

Only 17 more days till WDW and DCL!!!

Congrats on the SSR news!

I just finished up on my FE stuff -- I think I'll pack it all in a carryon roller bag. I tried to keep it all pretty small but I don't think I'll be able to fit everything into my regular suitcase.

For those wondering about the upgrade, I have no idea if upgrades are given to those who reserved first. I reserved my Cat. 11 sometime around Dec. 15th. I did use Dreams Unlimited-- perhaps since they are such a big agency with lots of bookings maybe you are more likely to get upgraded if you use them? I really don't know but I am happy about it!

[WeLoveTheMouse]

For the ones that have kids with birthday's on the cruise, are you doing things to make it more special? My daughter wants all of her presents before the cruise. I plan to save somethings to give her that day. She doesn't like regular cake so I am not ordering her a cake. I did buy some decorations for our stateroom. I know that Disney will sing to her at meals. I think I am stressing over this too much.:scared1:

[dthogue]

For the ones that have kids with birthday's on the cruise, are you doing things to make it more special? My daughter wants all of her presents before the cruise. I plan to save somethings to give her that day. She doesn't like regular cake so I am not ordering her a cake. I did buy some decorations for our stateroom. I know that Disney will sing to her at meals. I think I am stressing over this too much.:scared1:

My DD's birthday is the day we sail - we arrive in Orlando on Tuesday and are spending 2 nights at Pop Century - I will decorate our room and window with signs and lights to celebrate her day. We are eating at Crystal Palace on Wednesday to celebrate as well. I made her a special shirt saying "today's my Birthday" that she will wear, along with her Disney birthday button and birthday mouse ears. She is getting an ipod as her present and we will give that to her Thursday morning at breakfast. My older DD is going to put cruise themed songs on it for me. So she will have it to use while we drive to the port. We have a towncar taking us to the port and during the drive I am going to give her a letter from Captain Mickey inviting her on the cruise and a stuffed Captain Mickey. When we board I am going to ask them to announce her birthday as well. When the staterooms are ready I am going to decorate our room and door with signs and streamers. I made her a cruise theme gift basket that I will put in our room as well. I know they get a cake at dinner and will sing.

Tammy
:flower3:

[live4christp1]

For the ones that have kids with birthday's on the cruise, are you doing things to make it more special? My daughter wants all of her presents before the cruise. I plan to save somethings to give her that day. She doesn't like regular cake so I am not ordering her a cake. I did buy some decorations for our stateroom. I know that Disney will sing to her at meals. I think I am stressing over this too much.:scared1:

My DD's birthday is the day we sail - we arrive in Orlando on Tuesday and are spending 2 nights at Pop Century - I will decorate our room and window with signs and lights to celebrate her day. We are eating at Crystal Palace on Wednesday to celebrate as well. I made her a special shirt saying "today's my Birthday" that she will wear, along with her Disney birthday button and birthday mouse ears. She is getting an ipod as her present and we will give that to her Thursday morning at breakfast. My older DD is going to put cruise themed songs on it for me. So she will have it to use while we drive to the port. We have a towncar taking us to the port and during the drive I am going to give her a letter from Captain Mickey inviting her on the cruise and a stuffed Captain Mickey. When we board I am going to ask them to announce her birthday as well. When the staterooms are ready I am going to decorate our room and door with signs and streamers. I made her a cruise theme gift basket that I will put in our room as well. I know they get a cake at dinner and will sing.

Tammy
:flower3:

Just wanted to see if you all had DCL or your travel agent note on your reservations that you are celebrating a birthday. You don't have to order a cake that you pay extra for. From what I understand if it's noted they will bring something special for dessert for the birthday member.

Someone correct me if I am wrong.

Can't wait to meet you all!

Cristy

[live4christp1]

Yesterday was a great day! We received our cruise documents and Disney waived ROFR, so we are now owners at SSR! :cool1::cool1:

I am hoping to meet up with everyone at 3pm. Although, I will have 2 girls that may have other ideas and I also would like to attend the DVC gathering, so we will see how it all works out.

Anyone needing to bring an extra suitcase for all the FE stuff? I am contemplating whether to take an extra bag/suitcase or to ship it to the resort ahead of time. I'm sure that we would be able to fill it back up with all the souveniors the girls will buy, but that would be one more bag to check.

Only 17 more days till WDW and DCL!!!

I'm bringing a bag just for FE stuff. Will probably put in my checked luggage though.....we are driving though and not flying. Figure we will need the bag to take back FE stuff and things the kids buy.:goodvibes

Hope to see you on board!

[WeLoveTheMouse]

Just wanted to see if you all had DCL or your travel agent note on your reservations that you are celebrating a birthday. You don't have to order a cake that you pay extra for. From what I understand if it's noted they will bring something special for dessert for the birthday member.

Someone correct me if I am wrong.

Can't wait to meet you all!

Cristy

We did make note of her birthday. I am also celebrating my birthday that is on the 21st. It is a scary one!! :scared1: I wanted to be in Disney for my birthday because you can't really grow up in Disney. That was the whole reason that we planned the cruise but we waited a week because some friends wanted to join us.

They will bring her a cupcake and sing plus whatever dessert she wants. They sell cakes and decoration but I think she will have enough sweets.

I keep worrying about it all but what could be better than being on a Disney cruise ship for your real birthday.

I can't wait to meet everyone too.

[goofydad99]

Yesterday was a great day! We received our cruise documents and Disney waived ROFR, so we are now owners at SSR! :cool1::cool1:

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:welcome: Home! Congratulations on your purchase.

[goofydad99]

I wanted to check and see if everyone has received their cruise documents? We haven't received anything.

[tay72699]

I wanted to check and see if everyone has received their cruise documents? We haven't received anything.

We just received ours on Wednesday. We went through our TA for the cruise and the documents were sent to her instead of directly to us. On Monday she said that if nothing was received by the next Monday she would be checking on them. Of course our dining is wrong...we wanted late and got early. I'm hoping this can be changed.

[tay72699]

:welcome: Home! Congratulations on your purchase.

Thanks! We rented points from a friend for this trip, but now with 2009 pts and a February UY, it gives me an excuse to go back again in November!:banana::banana:

[goofydad99]

We just received ours on Wednesday. We went through our TA for the cruise and the documents were sent to her instead of directly to us. On Monday she said that if nothing was received by the next Monday she would be checking on them. Of course our dining is wrong...we wanted late and got early. I'm hoping this can be changed.

That is what I was afraid of. We went through a TA too. She says the office isn't the most efficient.

[ldalvarado]

I got ours. Well, I got mine. They had a different address for the kids, so they went to their dad's house, but he has them for me. I have to change all the luggage tags though. I decided at the last minute to upgrade to a Cat. 6. I started thinking I wanted to try out a balcony, then I realized that I hadn't paid a dime toward this cruise. Their dad paid the deposit before we divorced, and he didn't want to be reimbursed, and my stepmother paid the balance. So in the end I paid $540 for the upgrade. Right now I have a GTY Cat. 6, so I am checking the site every darn day to see when I get a cabin, and what it is. :goodvibes

[basketrn]

I just sent everyone an updated fish extender list. Please let me know if there are any changes. Hopefully this will be the last one since we are getting very close to our trip!!

Dawn

[live4christp1]

I just sent everyone an updated fish extender list. Please let me know if there are any changes. Hopefully this will be the last one since we are getting very close to our trip!!

Dawn


Thanks so much Dawn for doing such a great job with out FE list!!!!!

[live4christp1]

Pirate night.

Okay, what are you all doing? All out pirate (full costume), some pirate accessories, or no pirate at all?

DS will probably want to wear his pirate costume.....just wondering if he will be the only kid his age dressed as a pirate. DD will not do pirate!!!!!! Though I do have the cutest picture of her two years ago at DS's birthday party (pirate themed, treasure hunt)....she has on the pirate bandana, drawn on mustache and gottee, her swim suit and a grass skirt.

What about adults? Anyone dressing up?

Can't wait to sail.

Cristy

[Mickeefan]

I can only speak for myself and I'm not planning on dressing the pirate part. I suppose Brent might wear his pirate Mickey ears. I'm trying to carry-on my luggage, so I don't want to overpack.

Can't wait! I leave Indy 2 weeks from Wednesday! Yeah! :banana:

[tay72699]

My DD picked out a couple black bandana's, but I think that's as far as the girls will go. I know that DH will not (he may surprise me though just to embarass the girls), and I'm still trying to figure out what I'm packing for myself in general! But, I have FE gifts done:yay:

[goofydad99]

Pirate night.

Okay, what are you all doing? All out pirate (full costume), some pirate accessories, or no pirate at all?



What about adults? Anyone dressing up?


Cristy

I bought the children pirate shirts. Dh and I have pirate shirts too. That is the most we are doing. I am sure my boys would gladly wear their pirate costumes, but due to packing room and time I didn't want to bring them along. Hopefully we will receive the bandannas.

[dthogue]

Dawn - Thank you for the updated FE list and for coordinating the exchange. I finished my gifts last night - man are they heavy - guess my DH will get to carry them :lovestruc

Got our docs in the mail last week - our Magical Express docs came yesterday - guess we are ready to go.

No pirate costumes for us - just couldn't come up with anything - we'll do more the tropical theme.

Less than 2 weeks til we leave - I am so ready to go!!!

Tammy
:flower3:

[astempel]

2 weeks until I leave TN for Florida!! I am so excited! We are not dressing in pirate garb, simply because we are going going to be on a 10 day trip and I have enough to pack already!

I getting really excited now! The ship is within sight!!

[live4christp1]

:goodvibes We have 13 days until we head to Florida. I'm thinking we are just doing pirate tshirts as well. I keep trying to tell them (kids) it will be to hot to be in full costume.

[ldalvarado]

My girls have pirate costumes. Whether they will wear them or not again this year remains to be seen, but they will be squished in the suitcase. We also all have pirate accessories, so I will definitely be seen with bandana, eye patch and hook!

It is just me and my 2 girls, so I am hoping that we are seated with another family. Wouldn't it be cool if it was someone from the DIS?

Last year we were 4 people and we got a table by ourself, but we were really close to another table with a couple and their two (younger) daughters. We chatted a lot, and my two girls entertained their two (and of course were entertained themselves), so it was always a nice dinner.

[astempel]

Has anyone NOT gotten their cruise docs yet? I am panicking now that we are 2 weeks out because we haven't received ours. Please tell me that I am not the only one. :scared:

[live4christp1]

Has anyone NOT gotten their cruise docs yet? I am panicking now that we are 2 weeks out because we haven't received ours. Please tell me that I am not the only one. :scared:


Maybe call and check. Did you use a travel agent? I've never cruised so I can't say what the norm is but have read lots here saying usually 3 - 4 weeks out.

Here's some :wizard: that they are there soon!

Cristy

[WeLoveTheMouse]

My cruise documents went to my travel agent and then to me. Maybe that is why you haven't received them yet.

We are going to dress up some for pirate night. My girls both have some old dance costumes that are red and white. I think they are going to wear them with some red hats that I have ordered from Oriental Trading. Not sure about my DH and I. I guess it depends on how much time I have for it before we leave.

Is anybody dressing up for the last night?

[jamdkvan]

We are dressing up for pirate night. DH has a bandana, fairly plain shirt and an eye patch. I am wearing a fairly plain outfit with patch and pirate hat. Kids have shirts/vests with eye patches.

Thanks Dawn for taking care of the FE list!:thumbsup2

Counting down--we leave next Wednesday!:banana:

[basketrn]

We are just wearing pirate type t-shirts. Nothing fancy.

I am finally down with FE gifts!

We leave two weeks from Thursday! Can't wait!!!!

Dawn

[44disney]

We all will be wearing some type of bandana -- my DD9 has a pirate bandana with Goofy's ears that she likely will wear, unless she gets too embarrassed in which case I will wear it!

I'm also tempted to wear my light blue and white striped capri pj bottoms (they don't look too much like pjs) which really do look pirate-ish but the kids are threatening mutiny if I do! We'll see...

[goofydad99]

2 weeks from now?:cool1:

[live4christp1]

2 weeks from now?:cool1:

Eating lunch on the Wonder!!!!! :cool1::cool1::cool1: Or if we are lucky, done with lunch and sitting by the pool! :banana::banana::banana:

[dthogue]

Eating lunch on the Wonder!!!!! :cool1::cool1::cool1: Or if we are lucky, done with lunch and sitting by the pool! :banana::banana::banana:

I'm with ya - sitting by the pool with a drink in my hand! Can't believe we are down to 2 weeks - I can hardly wait :banana:

Tammy

[live4christp1]

Hey everyone! My DS started a thread under my sign on yesterday (doesn't have his own). He was bored at after care so I let him log on and post. He'd love it if any of your kids would drop on the thread and say hi! I know some of you are keeping the trip a secret and your kids don't know.

Here it is.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2175720

He really likes using the smilies. :laughing:

[goofydad99]

Hey everyone! My DS started a thread under my sign on yesterday (doesn't have his own). He was bored at after care so I let him log on and post. He'd love it if any of your kids would drop on the thread and say hi! I know some of you are keeping the trip a secret and your kids don't know.

Here it is.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2175720

He really likes using the smilies. :laughing:

Remind me again, how old is he?

[goofydad99]

Never mind, I went and read the thread.

[live4christp1]

Remind me again, how old is he?

He's 11.

[WeLoveTheMouse]

2 weeks from now?:cool1:

Getting a tan, eating ice cream, watching my kids slide down the slide and meeting DISers.:beach:

[basketrn]

Hey everyone! My DS started a thread under my sign on yesterday (doesn't have his own). He was bored at after care so I let him log on and post. He'd love it if any of your kids would drop on the thread and say hi! I know some of you are keeping the trip a secret and your kids don't know.

Here it is.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2175720

He really likes using the smilies. :laughing:

TOOO CUTE! I read his posts! I will have my DS get on tonight and post so have him look out of it :)

[44disney]

2 weeks from now?:cool1:

As little as possible!

[dthogue]

eating ice cream

Ohhh - I forgot about eating all the Mickey Ice Creams bars that I can without having to pay for them :love:

Tammy
:flower3:

[44disney]

Ohhh - I forgot about eating all the Mickey Ice Creams bars that I can without having to pay for them :love:

Tammy
:flower3:

WOW!!! I had no idea! I would have taken a Disney cruise earlier!!!

[live4christp1]

Hi everyone! We are getting closer! Today is my last day of after care.....last full day of school for the kids. DD goes for a 1/2 day Monday & Tuesday and then has graduation from K5 Tuesday evening. DS will have to go a 1/2 day Mon, Tues, & Wed. Then he has class day on Thursday morning, should be done by 10:30.

Thanks to those of you who had your kids post on DS's thread. He's at school now, it looks like we are in for thunderstorms this afternoon which means aftercare will be inside so I'll let him go online and check his thread. I'm sure he will post back so keep a look out.

He cracks me up with all the smilies. I asked him why he used the angry smiley (he was trying to use them all). So then I look back and see he posted "I do not have anger issues". Yesterday I asked him why he posted that and he said "because I used the angry smiley". :rotfl: Kids, gotta love 'em.

[live4christp1]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31836205#post31836205

Check out what another great DIS designer made for me!!!!! I've been having so much fun making t-shirts, magnets, fish extender, etc!!!!! What a talented group of people!!!!! I am going to have to find me a black canvas bag to iron this one on.:thumbsup2

[astempel]

I just bought all of our water shoes, sunglasses, etc.! I am so excited. This week is going to be the longest week EVER! I cannot believe that in less than 2 weeks we will be meeting! I can't wait to meet you all.:cool1:

Andrea (from TN)

[Gmilligan]

I finally finished our fish extenders whoo hoo.

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p308/bigpimps12344/IMG00327.jpg http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p308/bigpimps12344/IMG00329.jpg http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p308/bigpimps12344/IMG00328.jpg

[jamdkvan]

Your FE looks great!!!!:thumbsup2

We leave for the parks in 4 days!:woohoo: Trying to finish packing, etc.:scared1:

See you all soon!!:yay:

[dthogue]

I finally finished our fish extenders whoo hoo.

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p308/bigpimps12344/IMG00327.jpg http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p308/bigpimps12344/IMG00329.jpg http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p308/bigpimps12344/IMG00328.jpg

wow - that looks great!!!

Tammy

[ldalvarado]

I am so excited, but I feel like I have a million things to do before we are ready to go. It doesn't help that I am going out of town for Memorial Day, which presses my time. My kids and I are flying out Wedensday night before the cruise, so I took that day off (thank goodness!) and my to-do list for that day is getting longer, and longer, and longer. LOL

[goofydad99]

I am having a hard time packing. For those of you going to the parks before or after..........How are you packing your stuff?

[dthogue]

I am having a hard time packing. For those of you going to the parks before or after..........How are you packing your stuff?

Since we are only spending 2 days before the cruise at WDW, I'm packing one suitcase for Brenna and one suitcase for DH and I. I have one suitcase (or rolling duffle bag, can't decide) with all the misc stuff that I am taking. I am taking my DD's Vera Bradley large tote as my carry on with our swimsuits and stuff we'll need once we get to the resort. I will use that as my carry on for the cruise as well.

Tammy

[Jenn522]

I finally bought the last things for our trip: flip flops!! Everyone needed new ones (in addition to shorts, shirts, bathing suits!) Darn kids, growing every year! LOL! Plus my weight loss... Anyway... I can officially say I am done shopping (minus some odds and ends).

Packing?? What's that?? LOL!! Haven't even started!! Luckily, most of it will go from shopping bag to suitcase.

We're leaving this Friday (my 41st birthday) for Pop Century. But I am so stressed because we have a ton of things going on this week I have to get through. My DS's science project that's due June 1 :eek:, FALL cheerleading registration for my DD (why do we have to do this NOW???), haircuts, a school Art Fair.... :upsidedow

Just arranged for neighbors to feed the cat. Dogs will go to dog sitter. So much to think about.


Guess we'll see you all very soon! Hope everyone has safe and hassle-free journeys!

Jenn

[astempel]

I am having a hard time packing. For those of you going to the parks before or after..........How are you packing your stuff?

I am having a hard time with this one too. It is overwhelming to think of packing for 5 for a three day cruise and then 3 days at Disney after. I am thinking of doing some laundry when we get to our resort.

[44disney]

I am having a hard time packing. For those of you going to the parks before or after..........How are you packing your stuff?

We are going to the parks for 3 days beforehand -- I am packing a WDW only suitcase, a cruise only suitcase plus one more (small) that has all of the FE gifts, plus 2 suitcases for our week in Florida post-cruise (and there will be a few backpacks as well). I agree that it is a pain to pack for the different parts of the vacation but I think that it will be easier than packing one suitcase per person like I usually do.

[goofydad99]

Well, that is what I started doing last night. I have started a cruise suitcase and then I will do a parks luggage. We will have access to a washer and dryer in our villa but it still makes me crazy just trying to keep it small.

[ldalvarado]

I am having a hard time with this one too. It is overwhelming to think of packing for 5 for a three day cruise and then 3 days at Disney after. I am thinking of doing some laundry when we get to our resort.

My trip is the Wonder (flying in the night before) plus 6 nights in Orlando with my parents at their timeshare. We have a (free!) washer/dryer in the timeshare, so laundry will be easy.

What I am doing is packing 3 check-in bags (might as well take 3 since I don't have to pay for the 1st bag for each person). One large one will hold all the WDW stuff, and the two smaller ones will have the cruise items. We are driving to port, so I will leave the large one in the car and just take the two smaller ones on board.

I learned from the last cruise that I packed way two much stuff. We spent most of our days in swimsuits, with shorts thrown over, and then we changed for dinner. So, not much to pack there. In fact, one suitcase will be filled with the photo mat for signatures, costumes (pirate and princess!), swimsuits, and sunscreen. :rotfl:

[goofydad99]

I must be really into this! The stuff for the children is all packed. They are only lacking undergarments. :rotfl:

I don't have any idea what we are going to wear because........my clothes don't fit!

So basically..............

If you want to know who I am look for the lady with the baggy ill fitting clothes!!:rolleyes:

[dthogue]

I'm going crazy waiting for the time to pass. We don't leave until Tuesday morning and I can't pack clothing until Monday while my DD is out of the house. I'm making lists becasue I can't stand waiting til the last minute to pack. I'm so afraid that I will forget something - I wish we were leaving earlier. Heaven help me get through the next few days.

We watched the Wonder sail yesterday on the Radisson web cam then pass the Two Plams cam - I had tears in my eyes - kept thinking its leaving and will come back, then leave again and come back, leave again, then come back and then it will be our turn to get on - how pathetic am I? :rotfl:

Tammy

[Mickeefan]

I'm planning to pack on Friday and finishing up on Monday. I'm flying in a day early and staying at Pop Century on Wednesday night. I'm so excited about cruising DCL. I've only cruised on RCCL.

So, are we having an informal meeting on Thursday near the Mickey or Goofy pool? What time are we meeting? Can't wait to meet you all. Not long now.

[live4christp1]

I'm planning to pack on Friday and finishing up on Monday. I'm flying in a day early and staying at Pop Century on Wednesday night. I'm so excited about cruising DCL. I've only cruised on RCCL.

So, are we having an informal meeting on Thursday near the Mickey or Goofy pool? What time are we meeting? Can't wait to meet you all. Not long now.

I think the last that was posted was in the area near the step that go up to the Mickey pool slide around 3:00.

Can't wait to see everyone!!!!!

Cristy

[ldalvarado]

think the last that was posted was in the area near the step that go up to the Mickey pool slide around 3:00.


That's correct! Can't wait to meet everyone!

[tay72699]

I know how you feel...just bought a few things a few weeks ago and now they are a too big, but I figure by the end of WDW and the cruise they will fit again! popcorn::

My DD is ready to pack, but I am putting it off until Saturday...I know she will keeping adding to it through the week (since we keep shopping!) and we are already taking too much as usual. We do have everything out and ready to go though.

Only 6 more days till we leave for WDW...:banana::banana::banana:

[astempel]

We leave for Port Canaveral exactly 1 week from today! I started "making piles" last night, finished my FE, and wrote out my lists. I now truly feel like we are going on vacation. For those who are doing this as a secret, I admire you...I couldn't stand it! See you at the Mickey pool in 9 days!

One question about the FE exchange...do we just pass out our gifts whenever or is there some sort of schedule as to when to do that? I am so excited about passing them out that we will probably do it first thing, if we can.:yay:

[44disney]

We leave for Port Canaveral exactly 1 week from today! I started "making piles" last night, finished my FE, and wrote out my lists. I now truly feel like we are going on vacation. For those who are doing this as a secret, I admire you...I couldn't stand it! See you at the Mickey pool in 9 days!

One question about the FE exchange...do we just pass out our gifts whenever or is there some sort of schedule as to when to do that? I am so excited about passing them out that we will probably do it first thing, if we can.:yay:

We are excited, too -- 6 days for us and counting!

I had the same FE question. I am happy to pass out my stuff on Thursday, but any other day works as well.

[goofydad99]

I was just going to do everything at once. I thought since we are only there for 3 days....I will do whatever everyone else wants to do. It will be a good way for us to learn our way around the ship.

[dthogue]

I'm sitting here thinking - this time next week we'll be at WDW - Keeping this a secret is killing me. My DD caught me last night organizing my bags and asked what I was doing :confused: Told her I was getting ready for this weekend's soccer tournament. Guess I better be careful - I think she might have an idea, but I don't see how she would know unless she looked at my travel book with all our confirmations and such.

I think we'll hand out our FE gifts Friday morning on our way to breakfast - that way it will give the kids something to wake up to - this is going to be so much fun!!!

Looking forward to meeting everyone on Thursday at the Mickey Pool!!

Tammy
:flower3:

[live4christp1]

I think when the FE was first mentioned it was drop them off on whatever day or night you'd like to, no set schedule.

We are leaving headed to Florida at about 4:00 AM Monday morning so we are getting closer. See you all on board!

[Mickeefan]

I was just thinking, this time next week, I'll be on the ground hopefully checking into Pop Century for one night! Woo Hoo!

I actually got my suitcase out last night and put the surge protector (multiple outlets) thing in, so I won't forget it.

I'm planning to start packing on Friday.

[ldalvarado]

My girls and I leave in a week too! About this time next week, I will be picking them up from school, grabbing a bite to eat and heading to the airport. We will fly in and stay at the Hyatt MCO and then grab our rental car and head to port. :yay:

[Gmilligan]

Not to rain on anyone's parade. but I looked at the weather and it is calling for scattered thunderstorms for Bahams and Florida for the 10 day outlook. Tell me it isn't so:confused::confused:

[44disney]

Not to rain on anyone's parade. but I looked at the weather and it is calling for scattered thunderstorms for Bahams and Florida for the 10 day outlook. Tell me it isn't so:confused::confused:

From what I understand, that is very typical this time of the year and is basically the "standard" forecast. The rain usually amounts to an afternoon storm lasting around 1 hour, and it will be widely scattered. The storm that has been lingering in Florida for the last several days is an unusual occurrence and should be gone by the time we get there.

No worries!!!

[basketrn]

We leave for Port Canaveral exactly 1 week from today! I started "making piles" last night, finished my FE, and wrote out my lists. I now truly feel like we are going on vacation. For those who are doing this as a secret, I admire you...I couldn't stand it! See you at the Mickey pool in 9 days!

One question about the FE exchange...do we just pass out our gifts whenever or is there some sort of schedule as to when to do that? I am so excited about passing them out that we will probably do it first thing, if we can.:yay:

I decided that you can pass them out when you want/have time. I wanted to make easy :)

[basketrn]

Not to rain on anyone's parade. but I looked at the weather and it is calling for scattered thunderstorms for Bahams and Florida for the 10 day outlook. Tell me it isn't so:confused::confused:

I have been watching the weather closely too. Florida has been having HUGES amount of rainfall this last week. I hope it lets up soon (although I know they needed the rain)!!:umbrella:

We leave a week from tomorrow!

I am bummed..but we will not be at our mini-met :guilty: We are going to the DVC gathering that is schedule at the same time. I will be there in spirit!

[goofydad99]

I am bummed..but we will not be at our mini-met :guilty: We are going to the DVC gathering that is schedule at the same time. I will be there in spirit!

Say it isn't so! We wanted to go to the DVC meet too. How did you find out what time it is?

[basketrn]

Say it isn't so! We wanted to go to the DVC meet too. How did you find out what time it is?

I looked at a 2/2009 navigator posted on the site, the DVC meet is from 2:30-3:30.

On another note... I am very excited to see UP on the cruise!!!

[44disney]

OK -- How do you know what movies will be shown on the cruise???

[Mickeefan]

I looked at a 2/2009 navigator posted on the site, the DVC meet is from 2:30-3:30.

On another note... I am very excited to see UP on the cruise!!!

What other movies are being screened?

[goofydad99]

I don't know what else is being screened. You can call DCL and they will tell you what will be showing.

[WeLoveTheMouse]

I was suppose to be getting on the Wonder today! My friend talked me into waiting till next week so they could go with us.

Thank you friend!! Have you seen the weather for today right off the coast and at the port:scared1:?????:scared1:

I know there is always a chance of rain and scattered showers this time of year and that doesn't bother me. Those poor people today will be drenched.

[live4christp1]

I am so ready for vacation!!!!!!

This week has been so crazy. Only 1/2 days of school so between work and school and DH's truck being in the shop I have ran myself to exhaustion. Today was the last one thankfully. DS had class day (awards) at 9:00 AM, finished at 10:15. Ran DH to work, took kids to my dad's, then back to work for me.

Looking forward to some down time.......lol.......who am I kidding???? We are going to WDW!!!!! Can't waste time sleeping.:goodvibes

Well we plan to be at the pool on board earlier than 3:00 so if you see us make sure and say hi. I'll be on the look out for DISers too.

Cristy

[Mickeefan]

I'm only working the rest of today and Tuesday, then I'm off to Florida.

Can't wait.

I've been researching menus, deck plans and trip reports to get prepared.

[basketrn]

I know... counting down!! It is going by way to slow!

I am a nurse and work 12 hour night shifts..so I work tonight, half shift tomorrow night, 12 hours on Monday, and another half shift on Wednesday...then on VACATION!!!!!!!


I do have a spa day tomorrow to get a mani and pedi and massage. Can't wait

I need to call DCL and inquire about what movies will be showing.

[tay72699]

I just got a call from our TA -- we were upgraded from a cat. 6 to cat. 4 room 8584:woohoo:. I was excited before, but now I really can't wait!!
Gotta love pixie dust...

[live4christp1]

I just got a call from our TA -- we were upgraded from a cat. 6 to cat. 4 room 8584:woohoo:. I was excited before, but now I really can't wait!!
Gotta love pixie dust...

Congratulations!!!! :wizard:

[ldalvarado]

I just got a call from our TA -- we were upgraded from a cat. 6 to cat. 4 room 8584:woohoo:. I was excited before, but now I really can't wait!!
Gotta love pixie dust...

We were upgraded too! I purchased an upgrade from a SPH to a verandah (Cat. 6) and DCL just upgraded us to a Cat. 4. In fact, we are in 8592... just down the hall (4 cabins) from you!

[dthogue]

Up since 4am - :confused3 can't sleep - patiently waiting til 8am so I can check in for our Southwest Flight - can't beleive we actually leave tomorrow morning. I have to finish packing today - my secret is still safe - DD has no clue that we are leaving tomorrow. We finished all the school projects without her knowing why she had to do them early.

Can't wait to meet everyone onboard - see you Thursday!

Tammy
:flower3:

[Mickeefan]

I'm busy today. Going to the 500 Festival Parade in downtown Indianapolis. I guess I'll do laundry and pack tomorrow while I listen to the race on the radio.

Leaving Wednesday morning to spend the day on Disney property! YAY! See you all Thursday, by the pool, with the drink of the day in my hand.

[tay72699]

Up since 4am - :confused3 can't sleep - patiently waiting til 8am so I can check in for our Southwest Flight - can't beleive we actually leave tomorrow morning. I have to finish packing today - my secret is still safe - DD has no clue that we are leaving tomorrow. We finished all the school projects without her knowing why she had to do them early.

Can't wait to meet everyone onboard - see you Thursday!

Tammy
:flower3:

I've been up since about 4am also, I keep thinking about all the extras to pack this time. Usually we just do WDW for a week and I've got that packing down to an art (I still usually overpack), but this is something new! Hope I don't forget anything:confused:

[WeLoveTheMouse]

Up since 4am - :confused3 can't sleep - patiently waiting til 8am so I can check in for our Southwest Flight - can't beleive we actually leave tomorrow morning. I have to finish packing today - my secret is still safe - DD has no clue that we are leaving tomorrow. We finished all the school projects without her knowing why she had to do them early.

Can't wait to meet everyone onboard - see you Thursday!

Tammy
:flower3:


I stayed up till 2:30. We were suppose to leave tomorrow too but we are driving and have decided to start out today. We can't wait any longer. We are leaving as soon as we finish packing.:banana:

[goofydad99]

I stayed up till 2:30. We were suppose to leave tomorrow too but we are driving and have decided to start out today. We can't wait any longer. We are leaving as soon as we finish packing.:banana:

I am so jealous! I have one more day of school and then we will be leaving. Have a safe trip!

[WeLoveTheMouse]

I am so jealous! I have one more day of school and then we will be leaving. Have a safe trip!

Thanks! You too!

[WeLoveTheMouse]

We are finally out the door! See everyone on Thursday!!!

[dthogue]

One last check in before we head out to the airport - see everyone on Thursday - Safe Travels to all!!!

Tammy
:flower3:

[basketrn]

hope everyone has safe travels!!

I HATE flying...funny seeing that up until January I used to be a flight nurse on a helicopter...but hate flying fixed wing...ugh! But I tell my self only 2 hours versus 16 plus in car!

On another note I ordered something special from Shirley that does the gift baskets for DH (our anniversary) and my oldest DS. I am excited to see their surprise!

We leave in 4 days!!!:cool1::cool1::cool1:

[44disney]

We're out of here tomorrow! See everyone on board!!!!
Lisa

[goofydad99]

We leave tomorrow. I can't wait to leave!

[Jenn522]

For those who are back, welcome home!! I hope some of you are still going to pop in here. I'm not sure if there's a review thread somewhere I don't know about??? Would love to hear what everyone thought about their trips.

I'd just like to say how fun it was meeting people from the board and wish we could have met more. A special shout out to Tammy, Ami, Christy, Natalie and their families. I'm so glad we got to know each other a bit and hope we can stay in touch. :grouphug:

Well... it's back to work, back to school for the kids (we have three more weeks)... basically... back to the grind. Take care everyone and hope to see you real soon.

[sneadae]

Hi all! We're back! We had a great time, despite the nasty weather. Hope everyone else had a great time too. We should start a photo thread with photos from our sailing! I have a ton of pics...maybe you'll spot your family somewhere!

[jamdkvan]

We're back and reality is setting in! How nice it was to meet everyone and thanks so much for all the FE gifts!!!! My kiddos enjoyed that so much!

Would love to do a photo thread but not sure how so if anyone has any ideas I am open!

THANKS EVERYONE!:flower3:

[basketrn]

We are still here at WDW until the 9th! The cruise was great other then the weather! Why don't we just post our pics on this thread?

LOVED the FE exchange! I had to giggle because my husband was coming out of our room with the stroller when someone was delivering a gift to our FE. I asked him he said hi, he said no because they took off running! Hahahaha!!

[dthogue]

We got back late Sunday night - hard to believe its over!!! We had a great time, although 3 nights is just tooooo short. We rebooked a 7-night Western while onboard - anyone else rebook? COuldn't pass up the OBC and discount.

The FE was one of the highlights of the trip. My DD got a kick out of it and had a blast running up and downthe halls delivering our gifts. Thank you to everyone who participated - we loved all of our gifts.

It was great to meet our fellow DISers - I think the kids had a great time.

Tammy
:flower3:

[goofydad99]

Tammy,

How did your dd take to the surprise?

[goofydad99]

We are still here too! I am relaxing in a quiet room while the kids and goofydad are in community hall. Ahhhhhh.......

The FE was a highlight for us too. We had a great time getting mail and handing it out!

[dthogue]

Tammy,

How did your dd take to the surprise?

She loved it - we actually surprised her twice - once Sunday morning on the way to the airport, then again Thursday morning with the cruise. I can't believe we pulled it off.

Tammy

[Mickeefan]

She loved it - we actually surprised her twice - once Sunday morning on the way to the airport, then again Thursday morning with the cruise. I can't believe we pulled it off.

Tammy

Tammy,

She really looked like she was having a good time. And, by Sunday at breakfast, she looked really tired, so I know she had a good time. It was great meeting you. That's exciting that you booked for next year. I think I'll probably stick with Royal Caribbean. Since I don't have any children, I can get a longer cruise for the same money as a shorter Disney cruise. I enjoyed the Disney cruise and I'm glad we did it.

[ldalvarado]

We spent a week in WDW too. Just got back last night.

The cruise was awesome! (Save for the icky weather). We missed the cruise meet thread meetup. DDs were exhausted. Out flight the evening before the cruise (thank goodness I always fly in the day before) was two hours late because of east coast weather, so we didn't get into MCO until 12:30. By the time we checked into the Hyatt MCO (another thing I am so glad I splurged on) and went to bed it was 2 a.m. Yikes!

Here are some pictures:

http://alvaradopics.smugmug.com/photos/556281807_Dc7ri-S.jpg
http://alvaradopics.smugmug.com/photos/556282190_uU9tA-S.jpg
http://alvaradopics.smugmug.com/photos/556288871_r7LgN-S.jpg
http://alvaradopics.smugmug.com/photos/556285075_npwGy-S.jpg

I bought one of those underwater DiCaPacs. It worked great!:
http://alvaradopics.smugmug.com/photos/556300112_U7pfE-S.jpg

Castaway Cay:
http://alvaradopics.smugmug.com/photos/556310688_YFvyC-S.jpg

[live4christp1]

Hi everyone!!!!! We got in a little after 10:00 PM last night. The kids were so sad to have to leave. DD actually broke down sobbing Saturday night as we were driving away from Hollywood Studios. We had a wonderful time both on the cruise and at WDW.

I'm starting my trip report so I hope you will check it out. Also if anyone else is posting one be sure and send me a link.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2198015

I haven't been able to get the photopass link to work yet. Still working on it.

It was so wonderful to get to meet those of you that we did. It made the trip that much more special. We had a blast doing the exchange as well!!!!

Can't wait to down load all my pictures tonight (I was to tired last night).

Hope you all had a wonderful trip as well and made it safely home!!!!!

Cristy

[live4christp1]

We are still here at WDW until the 9th! The cruise was great other then the weather! Why don't we just post our pics on this thread?

LOVED the FE exchange! I had to giggle because my husband was coming out of our room with the stroller when someone was delivering a gift to our FE. I asked him he said hi, he said no because they took off running! Hahahaha!!


:lmao: That might have been me. I was delivering some and heard some movement so I left pronto.......I was so afraid of disturbing someone while they were trying to rest. I know DD was exhausted and needed a little down time each day (unusual for her, might have been the kids bonine or all the pool time).

[vikingteacher]

We also had a great time! I enjoyed meeting everyone, especially our next door neighbors...goofydad and family! My kids LOVED all of their FE gifts and were so excited. This was our first cruise and we will certainly be back!
Andrea

[goofydad99]

We also had a great time! I enjoyed meeting everyone, especially our next door neighbors...goofydad and family! My kids LOVED all of their FE gifts and were so excited. This was our first cruise and we will certainly be back!
Andrea

Robbie and I were talking about how we felt bad about all the noise we were making! I wonder if the surprise was too much for our kids because the boys seemed to be in overload!

You have a beautiful family and it was fun exchanging mail right away! We couldn't wait to do it either and you gave us a great excuse to start!

[sneadae]

Here are some pictures from our cruise...

Can you find yourself? This was at the Pirate party

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/sneadae/P5290731.jpg

Triton's on 3rd night

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/sneadae/P5290725.jpg

Castaway Cay Beach

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/sneadae/P5300774.jpg

Love it...

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/sneadae/P5300756.jpg

my sweet kiddos

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/sneadae/P5290701.jpg

Slidin'

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/sneadae/P5290663.jpg

Disnead (DH) and me!

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/sneadae/P5300802-1.jpg

Goodbye Castaway Cay

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/sneadae/P5300804.jpg

live4christp1's door! (she was our next door neighbor)

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/sneadae/P5300845.jpg

[live4christp1]

Here are some pictures from our cruise...

Can you find yourself? This was at the Pirate party

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/sneadae/P5290731.jpg

Triton's on 3rd night

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/sneadae/P5290725.jpg

Castaway Cay Beach

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/sneadae/P5300774.jpg

Love it...

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/sneadae/P5300756.jpg

my sweet kiddos

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/sneadae/P5290701.jpg

Slidin'

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/sneadae/P5290663.jpg

Disnead (DH) and me!

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/sneadae/P5300802-1.jpg

Goodbye Castaway Cay

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/sneadae/P5300804.jpg

live4christp1's door! (she was our next door neighbor)

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww254/sneadae/P5300845.jpg

Great pictures!!!!! I'll try to get around to posting some this week. Very limited to what I can do here from work. Haven't even had time to get online at home. Your kiddos are so cute! Love the picture of them on deck.

[live4christp1]

So who else is missing being waited on and all your meals prepared, etc.?

Every evening DS says, "I miss Ralph."

Ralph was our server. He and Agnelo (our assistant server) did a fantastic job of taking care of us. Ralph would come by with the ketchup and make hidden Mickey's on the saucer for the kids fries. They loved it.

We had a great stateroom host as well. The first night we had a turtle towel animal. The 2nd night the kids thought we hadn't gotten one as there was not one on the bed, but it was hanging from a hanger on the divider, it was a monkey. Then the last night we got a dog wearing shades. DS had stopped and thanked Herbert for leaving the towel animals and told him how much he was enjoying finding a different one each night. So our last night he came and showed DS how to make them, they make it look really easy but I don't think I could do it.

So who else is missing all the wonderful service????

[goofydad99]

I am definitely missing the unlimited amount of food. Due to unforeseen circumstances I still haven't made it to the grocery store since we came home. I have been tied to our house because of maintenance issues. Hopefully I can make it there today. Ha!

[WeLoveTheMouse]

I miss everyone getting a different meal that they wanted while I didn't have to cook 4 different things!

[Jenn522]

I'm missing the yummy drinks!! My dh and I were sitting at our town pool this past weekend basking in the only brief moments of sunshine we've had in Jersey since we got back and said "What's wrong with this picture??? Oh yeah... we need frozen drinks in our hands!"

I'm also missing eating like it didn't matter. Back home = back to no carbs!! Aaaaahhhh, it was nice while it lasted!!

[sneadae]

Yep, Herbert our stateroom attendant was great! Our dining room service team was just okay. I think they were a new team and had not quite gotten their groove together yet.

I miss being on vacation, period. Being back home means running errands, cleaning, cooking, yard work, sporting events, etc. I came home to a family of baby birds who had made their home in my dryer vent!! :rotfl: So, I spent some time at the laundromat last week. What a way to get back into the swing of things. :confused3

[sneadae]

I've been meaning to ask on here...Did anyone go to Adult Karaoke on the ship on Friday night? My husband and I sang and we had the BEST time!! It was so fun, but we were bummed because obviously we have no proof that we actually did it. It would have been great to have gotten a picture, but of course we have no pictures because we were by ourselves. I'm sure no one takes pictures of random people they don't know singing karaoke, right? :rotfl: So, if you just happened to take a picture of a random goofy couple singing karaoke on Friday night, let me know because it might be us and I'd love a copy! Long shot, I know :rotfl2:

[live4christp1]

What was your favorite show?

We went to all three with the last one, Disney Dreams, being my favorite. If we go again and it's the same shows running I'd skip the first two. DD did get interviewed on the red carpet and I enjoyed the clips but overall I didn't think it was great.

Who else stayed up and watched the 12:01 showing of UP???? We were so tired.

[Mickeefan]

What was your favorite show?

We went to all three with the last one, Disney Dreams, being my favorite. If we go again and it's the same shows running I'd skip the first two. DD did get interviewed on the red carpet and I enjoyed the clips but overall I didn't think it was great.

Who else stayed up and watched the 12:01 showing of UP???? We were so tired.

I'd say that Disney Dreams was my favorite, too. I enjoyed the others, but I really liked the last one.

We didn't stay up to see "Up" at midnight, but we saw it on Friday. It's great, isn't it?

We saw "Hannah Montana" on Saturday afternoon. I didn't think I'd ever see that, but it was actually okay.

[live4christp1]

I'd say that Disney Dreams was my favorite, too. I enjoyed the others, but I really liked the last one.

We didn't stay up to see "Up" at midnight, but we saw it on Friday. It's great, isn't it?

We saw "Hannah Montana" on Saturday afternoon. I didn't think I'd ever see that, but it was actually okay.

We liked UP. I have to admit though I was crying within 10 minutes of the movie. Lost my mom in January so it kind of really choked me up a bit. Especially since we had tried to get my dad to come with us this trip and he didn't want to.....made me think of him at home alone (he wasn't really, my brother & sister are nearby). I do want to see it again though as we were so tired there are parts I think I dozed through.

That's the only movie we watched on board. There were just way to many things to do. DS was always conflicted with wheter he wanted to stay in the club or go watch the show. DD on the other hand wasn't crazy about the club and didn't particularly care to go back after the first night.

[ldalvarado]

We never saw Up on board. Either we were too tired, or we were doing something else. I thought the times they were showing the movie were odd.

In any case, we saw HM (again) on board. I think it was the Saturday show, since CC was kind of a washout. We stayed on the beach until the wind kicked up after lunch and the kids said they were cold.

I definitely miss all the waiting on and attention, not to mention the cold drinks and yummy food.

[live4christp1]

Okay, I'll admit it, I've got the cruise bug bad now.:goodvibes

The 5 day specials next summer with the double stop at Castaway Cay are looking really good to me. We loved Castaway Cay even though it rained on us part of the day.

Sent in a request for a quote. We'll see what comes back.

Though I don't think I can talk DH into another one for a couple of years, I'm still curious.

Cristy

[goofydad99]

We looked at those too. We would go by ourselves though.

[44disney]

Okay, I'll admit it, I've got the cruise bug bad now.:goodvibes

The 5 day specials next summer with the double stop at Castaway Cay are looking really good to me. We loved Castaway Cay even though it rained on us part of the day.

Sent in a request for a quote. We'll see what comes back.

Though I don't think I can talk DH into another one for a couple of years, I'm still curious.

Cristy

Where did you find info on the specials? I looked at the disney cruise website and couldn't find anything.

Count us among those who got bitten by the DCL bug with the 3 day cruise -- I'll bet Disney gets a lot of future business off of the kids sail free promotion!

Regarding the cruise, we had a fabulous time -- we all loved "Up" (and I cried, too!), which was nice because both of my kids wear glasses and typically have a problem w/ the 3D glasses, which give them headaches, but both were fine w/the upgraded glasses at the show. I liked Disney Dreams and the 1st show a lot, but we didn't do the 2nd since we had seen "Up" a bit earlier in the day and we didn't feel like sitting through another show. We did the stingray feeding on Castaway Cay which was fabulous -- the rays kept swimming around our legs even after the feeding was over! And we took a really nice bike ride around the island before the rain came.

Glad everyone had such a great time and thanks for all of the FE goodies!!!!!!!!

[dthogue]

Okay, I'll admit it, I've got the cruise bug bad now.:goodvibes

The 5 day specials next summer with the double stop at Castaway Cay are looking really good to me. We loved Castaway Cay even though it rained on us part of the day.

Sent in a request for a quote. We'll see what comes back.

Though I don't think I can talk DH into another one for a couple of years, I'm still curious.

Cristy

Hey Everyone - glad to see everyone made it home safely and that you enjoyed the cruise. 3 nights was definetely not long enough.

I just booked the 5-night, 6/22/10 cruise for me and my DD as a HS graduation present. Since she will be going off to college in the fall, I thought it would be nice for us to spend some time together. While onbaord we re-booked for 11/27/10 for DH, me and youngest DD. 2 cruises in one year - I'll be in heaven.

We saw the premiere of "UP" - Dh and DD liked it - I feel asleep and gave up half way through - I'm a morning gal, not a night owl. Did see Hannah Montana though. We wanted to see Earth but never made it.

Disney Dreams was our favorite as well.

Many thanks for the FE gifts - that was a highlight of the trip - my DD had so much fun giving and receiving!!

Tammy

[live4christp1]

Where did you find info on the specials? I looked at the disney cruise website and couldn't find anything.

Count us among those who got bitten by the DCL bug with the 3 day cruise -- I'll bet Disney gets a lot of future business off of the kids sail free promotion!

Regarding the cruise, we had a fabulous time -- we all loved "Up" (and I cried, too!), which was nice because both of my kids wear glasses and typically have a problem w/ the 3D glasses, which give them headaches, but both were fine w/the upgraded glasses at the show. I liked Disney Dreams and the 1st show a lot, but we didn't do the 2nd since we had seen "Up" a bit earlier in the day and we didn't feel like sitting through another show. We did the stingray feeding on Castaway Cay which was fabulous -- the rays kept swimming around our legs even after the feeding was over! And we took a really nice bike ride around the island before the rain came.


Glad everyone had such a great time and thanks for all of the FE goodies!!!!!!!!



Here are the dates for the 5 night.

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/dcl/en_US/cruises/detail?name=5NightBahamianCruiseLandingPage

Not any special prices yet though......my quote was over $3000 for a cat 11 :scared1: so I'll wait and see (more than 3x what we paid for this 3 night).

We had changed our sting ray encounter to 11:00 and they ended up canceling everything from 11:00 AM on so we didn't get to do it. We still had a great time though.

Cristy

[live4christp1]

We looked at those too. We would go by ourselves though.


:goodvibes

[live4christp1]

A few pictures. Just wanted to say that we had a great time and it was so wonderful to meet all of you!!!!! This FE was great fun! Hey to all our dining buddies (early P/T/A) don't you miss the great service? It was great to see each family at dinner in the evening!!!!

I'll try to add more pictures later.

Cristy

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/live4christp1/wdw2009131.jpg
The Wonder as we drive into the port.

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DS & DD with Mickey - waiting to board.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/live4christp1/wdw2009140.jpg
Family picture with Minnie - still waiting to board.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/live4christp1/wdw2009144.jpg
DD enjoying the Mickey pool.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/live4christp1/wdw2009145.jpg
DS coming off the slide.

[live4christp1]

Anyone else on facebook? I've loaded some pictures there as well. Look for me there or PM me. It would be nice to keep in touch. Who knows, we might end up on another cruise at the same time again.

Cristy

[goofydad99]

My pictures are at the mercy of Best Buy right now. :eek: