August 16 2009 4 night Wonder, Cruise-O-Maniac

[Coach Rick]

Well, I checked the meet calandar and didn't find any threads for this date, so I guess I will start one.

I just booked this out of sheer sadness. :sad1: There were 14 of us originally to be leaving this Sunday August 17, 08 on a double dip, but my dad got really sick and we had to cancel the last minute (Aug. 15).

We are in Cat 3, 8534. When I called Disney they offered the change, which after August 31 will go away. Yep, they will no longer offer to apply it to a future cruise, and we would be out $2000! The insurance does not pay back the "non-refundable" deposit. Knowing this now, I will never book this category again!

Ok, nuff of dat! Now to plan the NEW cruise. One thing I will miss is all the buddies I made on the meet thread for this one, but I am sure we will gather a "plethora" of new ones, and maybe some from this years. So if you wouldn't mind, state your name, age (if you wish) and those of your traveling party, along with your room and time of dinner, and where you are from. I will keep a running tally....I'll go first...

Coach Rick
Rick (52)
DW Rose (51)
DD Amy (24)
DS RJ (19)
DD Brittney (15)
Stateroom # 8534
DM Marie(70)
Stateroom # Category 6
Late dining
DSis Elaine 44
DBIL Mike 45
DNephew Anthony 10
DNephew Nick 10

tink lover
Mary
DH Paul
DD (10)
DS (8)
DS (6)
Stateroom #
Early Dining

mandymouse
Mandy (45)
DH Paul (44)
DD Kerry (18)
DD Becky (16)
Stateroom # Category 6
Late Dining

sdwjones
Me
DH
DS (5)
DD (12)
Stateroom #
? Dining

TraciM
Traci (36)
Jessica(12)
Thomas(9)
Stateroom #
Early Dining


DisneyWhirled
Karen
DH John
DS Colby (10)
DD Kaylee (7)
Stateroom # 7010 Category 8
Late Dining (waitlisted for Early)

magchevez
Maggie
DH Brian
DS William (7)
DD Christine (6)
Stateroom #
? Dining

kipsy
2 chrildren
? (15)
? (11)
Cat 9
? Dining

SSR Lover
Julianne
husband Doug
Jake (8)
Jason (6)
2628

mvlimmex
Vicki
DH Marty
DD Adriane 11
DS Zach 6
DD Stephanie 5
DS Isaac 2
2075 & 2077
Late Dinner

Keever
Laura
DH René,
DS: Jacob, age 13
DS: Danick, age 11
2103

3Smithboys
Lani
DH?
Matt 11
Jack 6
Ryan 6
Stateroom #8092
Late Dinner

DIS family count 57

[tink_lover]

Hello Coach Rick! Sorry to hear about your dad. We were originally scheduled for Oct 2009 during a school break, but found out the Wonder will be in dry dock. DU worked overtime to get us into the connecting SPH rooms for this cruise in August.

Cast will be me (Mary), dh (Paul), dd who will be 10 at cruise time, ds 8 and ds 6. First time cruise for us. We are new DVC members and will probably try to tack on a DVC stay at the end of the cruise if possible. We are also looking forward to meeting new dis'ers on the cruise. Oh, if I am remembering correctly, we are early dinner.

[Coach Rick]

Hello Coach Rick! Sorry to hear about your dad. We were originally scheduled for Oct 2009 during a school break, but found out the Wonder will be in dry dock. DU worked overtime to get us into the connecting SPH rooms for this cruise in August.

Cast will be me (Mary), dh (Paul), dd who will be 10 at cruise time, ds 8 and ds 6. First time cruise for us. We are new DVC members and will probably try to tack on a DVC stay at the end of the cruise if possible. We are also looking forward to meeting new dis'ers on the cruise. Oh, if I am remembering correctly, we are early dinner.

Welcome Tink Lover...Thanks for your well wish's. Now starts the new plan...Since you are a first time cruiser, if you have any questions fire away. While I have only done one cruise, I have planned the heck out of this last one that never happened I can help some. We have owned DVC since 02, and the memories it has created for us is absolutely priceless.

[mjvans]

Hi Coach! So glad to see someone else on this ship!! LOL It has been very lonesome here since April when we booked this cruise:yay:

This will be our second cruise, the last being way back in 2004. We are planning a week in the parks before we board and will be staying at the boardwalk. We are so excited but as it is a surprise not to be revealed until New Year's Eve, it will be great to chat it up here!!

My husband and I will be traveling with our 4 kids!! Russell, also known as R.J.(18), Paige(13),Ty (11), and Matt (9). My husband Jay (55) and me, Michelle, waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay younger :rotfl:
We have 2 connecting inside rooms on deck 7, 7505-7507

Look forward to getting aqquainted with you and other fellow passengers!!
ps...........what do you coach???????

Take care!
Michelle

[Coach Rick]

Hi Coach! So glad to see someone else on this ship!! LOL It has been very lonesome here since April when we booked this cruise:yay:

This will be our second cruise, the last being way back in 2004. We are planning a week in the parks before we board and will be staying at the boardwalk. We are so excited but as it is a surprise not to be revealed until New Year's Eve, it will be great to chat it up here!!

My husband and I will be traveling with our 4 kids!! Russell, also known as R.J.(18), Paige(13),Ty (11), and Matt (9). My husband Jay (55) and me, Michelle, waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay younger :rotfl:
We have 2 connecting inside rooms on deck 7, 7505-7507

Look forward to getting aqquainted with you and other fellow passengers!!
ps...........what do you coach???????

Take care!
Michelle

Hello Michelle, and welcome aboard...this is too funny, two RJ's on the same ship...:lmao:

Chicken to reveal your age...:lmao: :lmao: I wear it like a badge of honor.:rotfl2:

I coach girls high school ice hockey, and am an Athletic Director, and high school technology teacher, along with being a part time travel agent, and running an embroidery, screen printing business out of my house. Keeps me busy.... :laughing:

[mjvans]

Rick, you are a busy guy!! So, I turned 50 in February. Ok, I said it!! :headache: Actually, 50 is the new 40, so it is not so bad, right?? :confused3 Hey, there are some perks, I am the youngest in my age division when I run!! :rotfl:
Take care!! Hope your Dad is on the road to recovery!!
Michelle

[tink_lover]

Hey - Coach Rick - you and my dh are going to get along fabulously!!! He was/is a hockey coach also. He coached high school boys and in fact, one of his teams went to the MN State HS Hockey Tourney. He "retired" from coaching the older boys after we adopted our boys from Russia. Now he coaches the little kids again.

And we will have three RJ's as that is my little guy also.

Michelle - How did you like the GC hotel? We will be calling this week to see if we can use our developer points there over spring break. We are new AKV owners as of last month.

Did either of you rent a room at the Atlantis or similar hotel in the Bahamas?
I'm wondering how early I need to do something like that?

Mary

[Coach Rick]

Cool tink lover...all three of my kids play too. My oldest DD just graduated from Salve Regina. She quit playing her senior year because of her workload, but she had tried out at 16 for the Olympic team back in 2000, and then got chosen to go to the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center, for the national goaltending camp in her senior year in high school. That was a hoot... For me, well I am thrilled to be one of 5 founding coaches to put together the high school girls program for the state of RI. It was a thrill to see girls begin and excel at a sport that had been long dominated by males.

I have not used the Atlantis, but visited on a tour by one of the best island taxi guides in Nassau. But in my professional opinion, booking there for the day program is not a huge issue. BTW, it's much cheaper to book at the Comfort Inn, and still gives you access to all the amenities at the Atlantis.

[mjvans]

Hi Mary!
We absolutely loved the GC!! We stayed there in 2006 and 2007. The first year we used our points for a standard room, as my oldest son had to attend a mandatory basketball camp and could not join us. Last year we used points for a studio!! I loved both rooms!! Disney at its finest for sure! I would not hesitate to go again!! I'm a bit partial to California though as I grew up there!!
We have also used our points to stay at Shutters on the beach in Santa Monica! A wonderful retreat after doing Disney for sure!!
As far as Atlantis goes, we were thinking of splurging and doing the Atlantis Aquaventure rather than booking a day room at Comfort Suites. Not 100 percent sure though. Thankfully, we have time to decide.
My hubby unfortunately is not a hockey coach! He is a firefighter that loves sports though!! Hope that counts! :laughing: Go Mariners!! Go Seahawks!
Michelle

[Coach Rick]

My hubby unfortunately is not a hockey coach! He is a firefighter that loves sports though!! Hope that counts! :laughing: Go Mariners!! Go Seahawks!
Michelle

Sure does!!

And I will raise you one...GO SOX (red version :) )...GO PATS.....GO CELTS....GO BRUINS...(well looks like we have to continue to wait on that last one :sad1: )

[tink_lover]

Go TWINS ;)

I spent some time last night on the DCL boards and even though it is still a year away, I'm really excited for this cruise. When does the window open for booking Palo?

[mjvans]

It may be at 75 day outs, although I think it can be 90 days out if you are castaway club members. I also think we can do all the reservations and signs up for kids club online now. That is way cool!!!!! We did Palo's last time and the food was divine!!
Michelle

[Coach Rick]

It's 105 days if you do a cat 3, concierge. :cool1:

[tink_lover]

OK, really newbie question...I know what you get when you do CL at a resort. What do you get for concierge level on the cruise? Have you booked that level before? I will say that even though I read the balcony was not an issue, it just makes me feel better for this first cruise not having it for the boys (fondly nicknamed Frick and Frack). If we like this and want to do it again, I think we will book one cat 6 and an opposite 11 so that we can have the balcony.


Mary

[Coach Rick]

OK, really newbie question...I know what you get when you do CL at a resort. What do you get for concierge level on the cruise? Have you booked that level before? I will say that even though I read the balcony was not an issue, it just makes me feel better for this first cruise not having it for the boys (fondly nicknamed Frick and Frack). If we like this and want to do it again, I think we will book one cat 6 and an opposite 11 so that we can have the balcony.


Mary

Well, the most impressive thing is, IMO, you get a separate check in desk, and you get on the ship quicker, and you get to have a special reception with the Captain, and you obviously get a larger room, in our case a 1 br suite, and you get to order anything from any restaurant for room service, and the triple wide veranda is pretty cool, and of course as mentioned, first dibs on ressies for Palo and everything else...ok, I'm done...

[mjvans]

Mary, we had a balcony the last time we cruised and I absolutley hated it!! It totally freaked me out! I was so afraid my boys would fall overboard!! Scary! We opted for the inside staterooms just to relieve my fears!! LOL
Michelle

[Coach Rick]

I can certainly understand your fears, but at 15, 18, and 24, I am not that worried about it. :)

Personally I think I would freak out if I couldn't look outside and see daylight. I just loved sitting on the veranda early in the morning the day at sea, and watching the sun come up on the ocean! It was so very quiet, and serene, and absolutely breathtaking. Yeah, I know I could have gone up to deck 10 for that, but I wouldn't be sitting up there in my bathrobe. :scared1:

[mjvans]

how about the secret deck on 7?? I think bathrobes are allowed:cool1:

[tink_lover]

Here's another question for you (can you tell I have been thinking about this lately?) - where did you purchase your trip insurance from? I keep thinking we will be cruising this time next year and watching the hurricanes going through.

Coach Rick - I mentioned to my dh that you coached girls hockey and he wondered if you know a friend of ours who is the girls coach at Shattuck-St. Mary's in MN. It is a pretty elite hockey program for boys and they have been working on the girls program as well.

Michelle - Glad someone understands my balcony phobia. My guys are 18 months apart but because the older one spent his first two years in an orphanage, he still has some "catching up" to do and often acts younger.

Have a great labor day weekend!

Mary

[Coach Rick]

Here's another question for you (can you tell I have been thinking about this lately?) - where did you purchase your trip insurance from? I keep thinking we will be cruising this time next year and watching the hurricanes going through.

Coach Rick - I mentioned to my dh that you coached girls hockey and he wondered if you know a friend of ours who is the girls coach at Shattuck-St. Mary's in MN. It is a pretty elite hockey program for boys and they have been working on the girls program as well.

Michelle - Glad someone understands my balcony phobia. My guys are 18 months apart but because the older one spent his first two years in an orphanage, he still has some "catching up" to do and often acts younger.

Have a great labor day weekend!

Mary

I bought mine from DCL, but there are many. Some better and some worse...

I can't say I do know that coach...

[Hanover]

Hi everyone,

We just rebooked onboard for the 8/16/09 cruise this past week. We are trying to check into DS11's mandatory football camp schedule for when he starts junior high next August to make sure we can keep this date. We had some Dis friends also rebook for this date and some that might book it from our 8/24/08 cruise.

I'm Danielle (35) and will be cruising with my husband Derek (35), son Keegan (then 12) and Brennan (then 8). It will be our 8th Disney cruise.

[Coach Rick]

Hi everyone,
I'm Danielle (35) and will be cruising with my husband Derek (35), son Keegan (then 12) and Brennan (then 8). It will be our 8th Disney cruise.

Argh ye matties, and welcome aboard...pirate: We set sail in 343 days. :cool1:

[tink_lover]

Hi Danielle - How was your cruise? Did the weather influence your trip? I can't believe this cruise is a year away and I am getting so excited for it. My second child, Peter, will be 8 at cruise time as well.

OK - I have to get back to planning my Oct solo trip to WDW with the kids. We are doing 2 nights at POP, then 3 at WL and attending the MNSSHP. Unfortunately, dh can't take the time off work to go with us.

Have a great week everyone!


Mary

[Hanover]

Our cruise was GREAT, thanks,

We've been 3 or 4 times in August and I'd have to say this year was the wettest, but it was totally bearable and still lots of fun. It didn't damper our touring plans. We just put on ponchos and did our thing. It was cooler than the other August trips, so that was nice.

We've stayed at both Pop and the WL and enjoyed them both a lot. I've done a couple of last minute trips without DH over the past 18 months. I went with DS7 for Star Wars weekends in 2007 and 2008 and over "spring break" for a few days this past April. DH is a police officer and can't always get off when we want him to at the last minute. I booked a trip this past June just 10 days before we went so it was just ds7 and I. DS 11 didn't want to miss baseball so he stayed home with dh and my parents (they live a block away). We went for 5 days over a "Spring Break" in April. The boy's school district decided to give them a Friday and Monday off for the 1st time this year in April, calling it Spring Break and we took an extra day off (They had 2 days off at Easter). My DH ended up coming and surprising us the last 2 days we were there. We went on TOT at DHS and he was standing in the gift shop when we got off. He'd called right before we got on "missing us and asking what we were up to" so he knew where we were.

If you haven't been to MNSSHP, you will love it. I keep checking ding rates to see if we could throw in a quick trip over Columbus Day weekend. We did that last year---for $34 each way on Southwest. I have a strong feeling it's not going to happen this year though! The lowest I've seen is $72. We had a really great time at MNSSHP. We have APs and belong to DVC so it was just airfare, MNSSHP tickets and meals to worry about after getting into the Beach Club. Are you all dressing up? The boys wore real light uniforms/costumes and ended up taking them off they were so hot. I particularly loved the parade , especially the headless horseman and the grave diggers doing their little dance with sparking shovels.

[tink_lover]

Danielle - if your son is a Star Wars fan, he and my boys will get along great. After reading that your dh is an officer I just want to say Bless You to both of you! It takes amazing people to be in that line of work. Fourteen years ago, my younger brother's best friend was shot and killed in the line of duty so I totally realize the risk that those officers take every day. Thank you!!

I'm torn on whether to dress up for MNSSHP. I keep thinking it would be fun, but a pain to haul the costumes and what if they want to take them off because they get hot/the costumes are in the way/etc. If you had it to do again, would you dress up or not? BTW - the kids do not know about this trip. I plan to pick them up from school on Tuesday and tell them to pack because we are leaving the next day for Disney!! They will be missing 2 days of school but it is over our teacher's break. I love Florida in October.

[mandymouse]

Hi there, I'm Mandy. I'm from the UK and I'm a Moderator over on the UK Community Boards. We booked this Cruise when we were on the Disney Wonder a few weeks ago, when I sailed with Danielle (hey Danielle). I will be sailing with my hubby Paul and 2 DD's (Kerry who will be 18 and Becky who will be 16)

We booked this with the idea of changing our dates, but we have now sorted out our flights, so we'll definitely be sailing with you

I look forward to getting to know you :)

[Coach Rick]

Hi there, I'm Mandy. I'm from the UK and I'm a Moderator over on the UK Community Boards. We booked this Cruise when we were on the Disney Wonder a few weeks ago, when I sailed with Danielle (hey Danielle). I will be sailing with my hubby Paul and 2 DD's (Kerry who will be 18 and Becky who will be 16)

We booked this with the idea of changing our dates, but we have now sorted out our flights, so we'll definitely be sailing with you

I look forward to getting to know you :)

Well hello there Mandy. Welcome aboard! Cool, you have a DD close to my youngest. She will be 15. Your poor 18 yo gets stuck like my DS, who will be 19 at that time. With so many things to do on the ship and off, I am sure she won't be too board. :) I will add you to our growing list of shipmates.

[mjvans]

Rick, that triple wide veranda sounds like the perfect spot for a meet and greet!! ;)
Speaking of great verandas, we booked our "land portion" of our trip last week! We are staying in a 2 bedroom villa at the Boardwalk with a Boardwalk view!:yay: We are coming in on the 9th!! Can not wait! Hope all is well with everyone!!
Michelle

[mjvans]

Oh, how exciting!! Maybe my son(almost 19 at time of sailing) will be a bit more thrilled with cruising when I share that he will have some company his age!! :goodvibes
Michelle

[mandymouse]

:hug: Thank you for the welcome everyone

[mjvans]

Mandy, that Bahama Mama looks so good!! May have to join you for one~!!
Danielle, I must have missed your posts!! So glad you will be joining us!! YEAH! :cool1:
Our very first cruise was in August of 2004. The weather was incredible in every way. However, the day we arrived back at port, hurricane Frances rolled on in !! Now that was crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August can be iffy for sure, but the rates are so good and affordable!! I am totally throwing caution to the wind and going for it!!!! I am actually more worried about the fire season here and not being able to get away (husband is a firefighter) than the hurricanes there though. Anyway, no worries now!! I can not wait to get onboard and sail away!!!!!!!!!

Michelle

[mjvans]

............And we are on page 3 already!!!!!! AWESOME!!! Can not wait to get to know all of you better!!
Michelle

[sdwjones]

We are booked for this cruise, me, DH, DS (5) and DD (12). It's a friends and family reunion of sorts -- there are 6 other cabins of folks joining us. Its our third Disney Cruise and a first for most of the rest. Can't wait! :woohoo:

[mjvans]

We are booked for this cruise, me, DH, DS (5) and DD (12). It's a friends and family reunion of sorts -- there are 6 other cabins of folks joining us. Its our third Disney Cruise and a first for most of the rest. Can't wait! :woohoo:

Welcome!! My daughter is going to be thrilled that someone close to her age will be onboard!! :banana: YIPPEE!!
Michelle

[mandymouse]

............And we are on page 3 already!!!!!! AWESOME!!! Can not wait to get to know all of you better!!
Michelle

I look forward to getting to know you all too Michelle. Has anyone got any trip reports posted so we can find out more about each other ?

If you'd like to read about my recent trip, then look :-

WDW - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1944769

Cruise - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1945654

HRH - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1948232

Have a lovely day everyone :thumbsup2

[Coach Rick]

Hello everyone, and welcome aboard to all the new shipmates. I have not been on the past couple of weeks. Unfortunately my dad passed away two weeks ago, and my head has just not been in the right place. He was my absolute best friend, and I feel so totally lost without him. But I can just hear him saying to get moving with life. Mom is doing better than I thought, and in fact may be joining us on our cruise. We were all supposed to go this past August, but dad took a turn for the worst, and had to cancel theirs, and fortunately DCL allowed me to rebook mine to this one.

Anyhow, I just wanted to say hello, and I will update our shipmate count and add you all to our list of "Cruise O Maniacs" :cool1:

[mandymouse]

:grouphug: I'm so sorry to hear your sad news Rick, I'm thinking of you and your family

Take care

[mjvans]

I am so very sorry for your loss!! I had a feeling that your absence here had something to do with your Dad! Again, I am so very sorry !! I know how hard this must be for you! I have lived it!! ! My mom died when I was twenty two, and we were best friends as well! I know the grief and I know the pain. I also know it does get better with time!! I still miss my Mom, no doubt , but I know the time I had with her was an incredible gift! I feel blessed to have had that incredilby close bond with my mom, the same kind I now have with my own children!! I honor my Mom today by being the best mommy, the best wife and the best person I can be. We are all here for you!! Take good care!
Michelle

[TinkTatoo]

Hi everyone

We just booked for this cruise last week. We did our first cruise last August and apart from a major noise issue in our original cat 6 stateroom that meant moving to a cat 5, we had a great time.

I'm Jakki (46) from Ireland and will be cruising with DH Steve (52) DS Aodhan (who will be 12) and DD Niamh (who will be 11) we've got early dinner seating and will be in adjoining cat 9's

Hello everyone, and welcome aboard to all the new shipmates. I have not been on the past couple of weeks. Unfortunately my dad passed away two weeks ago, and my head has just not been in the right place. He was my absolute best friend, and I feel so totally lost without him.....

So sorry to hear this Rick, my dad is in the final stages of Prostate, bone and lung cancer so I know what you must be going through :grouphug:

........son Keegan (then 12) and Brennan (then 8).....

Brennan was my maiden name :goodvibes

Hi there, I'm Mandy......

Hi Mandy, looking forward to meeting you at last :stitch2:

[Coach Rick]

Welcome aboard TinkTatoo! And thanks for your sentiments.

I am also happy to report that my DM has decided to definitely join us. I just booked her stateroom and we are working on my sister now.

[mandymouse]

Hi Mandy, looking forward to meeting you at last :stitch2:

I'm looking forward to finally meeting you too Jakki :) Let the Bahama Mama-ing commence ;)

[Coach Rick]

Well a simple look at my countdown clock tells me we reached a milestone. It is now under 300 days to embarkation! :cool1: :thumbsup2 :cool1:

[TinkTatoo]

Well a simple look at my countdown clock tells me we reached a milestone. It is now under 300 days to embarkation! :cool1: :thumbsup2 :cool1:

:woohoo: :banana: :woohoo: :banana:

We arrive in Florida about 3 and a half weeks before the cruise so it's good to be able to watch your countdown to see when were actually cruising :thumbsup2

[tink_lover]

Rick - just read the news about your dad. I'm so sorry to hear that and hope you and your family are doing well. Glad your mom decided to come along!

Mary

[mandymouse]

Hi everyone

I hope you all had a lovely Hallowe'en. What did you get up to ? If you've got any pics of your house decorated or you in fancy dress, then please post them, it would be lovely to see them :)

Woohoo !! It's November, so that means it's Christmas next month :santa:

Over on the UK Community, I'm a bit of a Christmas Nut ;) (Jakkie can vouch for me :rotfl2: :rotfl2: ) and as you can see I've have changed my avatar and signature as the countdown to Christmas begins

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet ? Most of mine has been done as I want to concentrate on buying stuff for my trip to WDW in late December

I hope everyone is well, and I'll catch up with you soon :)

[Coach Rick]

Rick - just read the news about your dad. I'm so sorry to hear that and hope you and your family are doing well. Glad your mom decided to come along!

Mary

Thanks T-L. Yeah, I am very excited she will be joining us. She so wanted to go this past summer. My sister on the other hand is not into it at all, but will most likely go to cheer up mom.


Woohoo !! It's November, so that means it's Christmas next month :santa:


Baaa Humbug.... :mad:

Just finished planning and setting up all the goodies for a client leaving on the December 7 Wonder. Now, Wish I was going!:laughing: You know, in college I worked at an ice cream factory, and got to taste all the ice cream we made there. YUMMY...I only wish I got to sample everything I do for my travel clients. :lmao:

[TinkTatoo]

I hope you all had a lovely Hallowe'en. What did you get up to ? If you've got any pics of your house decorated or you in fancy dress, then please post them, it would be lovely to see them :)

We had a go at carving some pumpkins for the first time this year, I'll try and up load my photo's and post them.

Over on the UK Community, I'm a bit of a Christmas Nut ;) (Jakkie can vouch for me :rotfl2: :rotfl2: ) and as you can see I've have changed my avatar and signature as the countdown to Christmas begins

I'll vouch for the fact that Mandy is Christmas mad :santa: I reckon if she could go on a Christmas cruise with Stitch, she'd be in seventh heaven :cloud9:

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet ? Most of mine has been done as I want to concentrate on buying stuff for my trip to WDW in late December

Don't forget that our American friends will want to celebrate Thanksgiving before they'll think about Christmas, it's only us mad lot that have all our Christmas decorations in the shops already :laughing:

I really wish we were going back to WDW for Christmas again as we had a fantastic time over there, but with my dad being so ill we want to spend Christmas with my parents.

Looking forward to hearing how every one else is getting on

[mandymouse]

Don't forget that our American friends will want to celebrate Thanksgiving before they'll think about Christmas, it's only us mad lot that have all our Christmas decorations in the shops already :laughing:

I really wish we were going back to WDW for Christmas again as we had a fantastic time over there, but with my dad being so ill we want to spend Christmas with my parents.

Looking forward to hearing how every one else is getting on

LOL Jakki, I forgot all about Thanksgiving, sorry everyone.

Sorry to hear that your dad is unwell, I can totally understand why you would want to spend Christmas with your family. I hope you have an extra special one :)

Everyone else ~ How are your Thanksgiving plans coming along ? My friend on another Cruise forum has got all her food plans sorted, and she is planning to decorate for Christmas the weekend after Thanksgiving

Have a lovely day everyone :)

[TraciM]

Hi all! My name is Traci and I am brand new to the boards and Disney Cruising. We went on our first the end of Sep beginning of Oct of this year and fell in love.:thumbsup2 So much that we booked our next three days after we got back (had no clue we could do it on the ship and get a credit…good to know for the future.) Our next cruise is a 4 day Aug 16 and we are so excited. I am married with 2 kids. DD is 12 and DS 1s 9. My DH is in the Navy and will most likely be deployed when we go so it will just be the kids and I along with my parents. We have put our deposit down but have not got a room number yet. I did request an Ocean view room and the first dinner seating. My kids are bugging me to take them to do the Dolphin Encounter but I am a water buff and keep going back and forth between that and the Sting Ray Adventure. Anyway that a little about me. I can’t wait to meet some people who will be cruising the same time as us. I am sure there is so much more offered that I don’t know about yet.

Names would help LOL
Traci(36)
Jessica(12)
Thomas(9)

[Coach Rick]

Hi all! My name is Traci and I am brand new to the boards and Disney Cruising. We went on our first the end of Sep beginning of Oct of this year and fell in love.:thumbsup2 So much that we booked our next three days after we got back (had no clue we could do it on the ship and get a credit…good to know for the future.) Our next cruise is a 4 day Aug 16 and we are so excited. I am married with 2 kids. DD is 12 and DS 1s 9. My DH is in the Navy and will most likely be deployed when we go so it will just be the kids and I along with my parents. We have put our deposit down but have not got a room number yet. I did request an Ocean view room and the first dinner seating. My kids are bugging me to take them to do the Dolphin Encounter but I am a water buff and keep going back and forth between that and the Sting Ray Adventure. Anyway that a little about me. I can’t wait to meet some people who will be cruising the same time as us. I am sure there is so much more offered that I don’t know about yet.

Hey Traci...Take a deep breath and calm down...:lmao: Welcome aboard, and welcome to the DIS. There will be much you will learn here. I am a part time travel agent, and many times I look around here first to find what deals are coming up. :rotfl2: I will be adding you to our list of Cruise-O-Maniacs today....;)

[TinkTatoo]

Hi Traci

We did our first cruise in August and are now hooked :yay:

We're thinking about the Stingray adventure for this trip, DH and the kids did the glass bottom boat tour and loved that but I didn't go as I get seasick :rotfl:

[TraciM]

Hey Traci...Take a deep breath and calm down...:lmao: Welcome aboard, and welcome to the DIS. There will be much you will learn here. I am a part time travel agent, and many times I look around here first to find what deals are coming up. :rotfl2: I will be adding you to our list of Cruise-O-Maniacs today....;)


I am hoping to get a ton of information before hand. I am one of those who has to always be prepaired.:lmao:

[TraciM]

Hi Traci

We did our first cruise in August and are now hooked :yay:

We're thinking about the Stingray adventure for this trip, DH and the kids did the glass bottom boat tour and loved that but I didn't go as I get seasick :rotfl:

I know how that goes. DS get's motion sickness at the drop of a hat. I was so worried when we went but he did fine.

[mjvans]

Sorry I have been away!! My oldest son Russell broke his arm in his last home football game a couple of weeks ago!! It was horrible!! He attempted to recover a fumble and someone fell on him!! Go figure with football!! LOL
I really did not know he even injured himself because after he broke it, he just casually got up and walked off the field. When the coaches and medical team huddled around him, I knew...............
With what seemed like an eternity in the stands, I was soon beside him on the sidelines. Thankfully, I got there after his arm was splinted as I was told it was shaped in a V moments before!! I seriously would have thrown up had I seen that!! Anyway, his radius was broken literally in half and his wrist was dislocated!! He had surgery that evening and now has a plate and 8 screws in his right arm along with a huge cast!! I totally feel so badly for him as it is his senior year and he will be out of sports now until Spring. The good news is that we are spending a lot of time together and that has been fun.......for me at least!! LOL
I will definitely have to post some pictures if someone can explain how to do that!! I'd like to include some on Halloween too! My daughter Paige was Hillary Clinton! What a reaction we got!! Too funny!
Anyway, that is what has been going on in my world! Has anyone started looking for flights to Florida yet? I did the other day and they are still super high!! Oh well, going no matter how much they may cost!! I can not wait for this cruise!
Michelle

[TinkTatoo]

Sorry I have been away!! My oldest son Russell broke his arm in his last home football game a couple of weeks ago!! It was horrible!! He attempted to recover a fumble and someone fell on him!! Go figure with football!! LOL
I really did not know he even injured himself because after he broke it, he just casually got up and walked off the field. When the coaches and medical team huddled around him, I knew...............

OMG that must have been really scary and poor Russell not being able to play for a few months

....Has anyone started looking for flights to Florida yet? I did the other day and they are still super high!! Oh well, going no matter how much they may cost!! I can not wait for this cruise!

Traveling from Europe we usually have our flights booked about 11 months in advance as they only get more expensive the closer you get. This year though I've got our flights going to Florida booked but not our ones home yet :scared1: I'd better get on and get that sorted :goodvibes

[mandymouse]

Hi all! My name is Traci and I am brand new to the boards and Disney Cruising.

:banana: Welcome aboard Traci, it's great to have you here. I'm Mandy, and I'm from the UK. I'm travelling with my hubby Paul and 2 daughters Kerry (who will be 18) and Becky (who will be 16). This will be our 3rd 4 night Cruise, and we love the Disney Wonder. I look forward to getting to know you :)

I look forward to seeing your photos too :thumbsup2

Sorry I have been away!! My oldest son Russell broke his arm in his last home football game a couple of weeks ago!! It was horrible!! He attempted to recover a fumble and someone fell on him!! Go figure with football!!

OMG Michelle, that must've been a shock. I hope he's on the road to recovery

Traveling from Europe we usually have our flights booked about 11 months in advance as they only get more expensive the closer you get. This year though I've got our flights going to Florida booked but not our ones home yet :scared1: I'd better get on and get that sorted :goodvibes

All our flights and accomodation is booked for next Summer. We are booked into the Pop Century 8th/22nd August (just POPping out for the Cruise :rotfl2: ). We love it there.

I see by your signature that you're staying at Vero Beach next Summer Jakki, have you stayed there before ?

I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend

[TinkTatoo]

......All our flights and accomodation is booked for next Summer. We are booked into the Pop Century 8th/22nd August (just POPping out for the Cruise :rotfl2: ). We love it there.

I see by your signature that you're staying at Vero Beach next Summer Jakki, have you stayed there before ?....

We're arriving on 21st July and so far have two nights at OKW but I might try and change that at 7 months. It's Niamh's birthday on 22nd July and she's so excited to be finally spending her birthday in Florida (and even more excited that Disney will be giving her a gift card :rotfl: ) We're then staying in a private villa until the cruise but will book a couple of nights down at Vero. We love it there and a trip to Florida wouldn't be complete with out spending some time there. It's not quite Castaway Cay but it's a close second. We're hoping to fly home on 22nd August and if I ever get the flights sorted we'll spend our last two nights after the cruise on site somewhere. I might see what, if any, AP rates I can get before deciding where.

I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend

It's very wet and very windy here so we're not up to much

[TraciM]

Sorry I have been away!! My oldest son Russell broke his arm in his last home football game a couple of weeks ago!! It was horrible!! He attempted to recover a fumble and someone fell on him!! Go figure with football!! LOL
I really did not know he even injured himself because after he broke it, he just casually got up and walked off the field. When the coaches and medical team huddled around him, I knew...............
With what seemed like an eternity in the stands, I was soon beside him on the sidelines. Thankfully, I got there after his arm was splinted as I was told it was shaped in a V moments before!! I seriously would have thrown up had I seen that!! Anyway, his radius was broken literally in half and his wrist was dislocated!! He had surgery that evening and now has a plate and 8 screws in his right arm along with a huge cast!! I totally feel so badly for him as it is his senior year and he will be out of sports now until Spring. The good news is that we are spending a lot of time together and that has been fun.......for me at least!! LOL
I will definitely have to post some pictures if someone can explain how to do that!! I'd like to include some on Halloween too! My daughter Paige was Hillary Clinton! What a reaction we got!! Too funny!
Anyway, that is what has been going on in my world! Has anyone started looking for flights to Florida yet? I did the other day and they are still super high!! Oh well, going no matter how much they may cost!! I can not wait for this cruise!
Michelle
I hope he is ok. How scary for you. I have not booked my flights yet. Still way to high.(I have been checking) We got a good deal last year so I hope I can get better this year.:cool1:
:banana: Welcome aboard Traci, it's great to have you here. I'm Mandy, and I'm from the UK. I'm travelling with my hubby Paul and 2 daughters Kerry (who will be 18) and Becky (who will be 16). This will be our 3rd 4 night Cruise, and we love the Disney Wonder. I look forward to getting to know you :)

I look forward to seeing your photos too :thumbsup2



OMG Michelle, that must've been a shock. I hope he's on the road to recovery



All our flights and accomodation is booked for next Summer. We are booked into the Pop Century 8th/22nd August (just POPping out for the Cruise :rotfl2: ). We love it there.

I see by your signature that you're staying at Vero Beach next Summer Jakki, have you stayed there before ?

I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend
Thank you! I look forward to getting to know you as well. When was you last cruise?

[TraciM]

I have a question. I have seen the term alot and have no clue. What's a double dip??:confused3

[TinkTatoo]

I have a question. I have seen the term alot and have no clue. What's a double dip??:confused3

It's when the ship stops twice at Castaway Cay and on a 4 night cruise you'd loose the day at sea but get the extra stop at CC. I'd love to do a double dip as CC was our favorite part of the cruise :)

[mandymouse]

Thank you! I look forward to getting to know you as well. When was you last cruise?

I have a question. I have seen the term alot and have no clue. What's a double dip??:confused3

Hi Traci, my last Cruise was 20th/24th August this year, and I was lucky enough to be on the last Double Dip to Castaway Cay of the Summer. If you want to read what we got up to, then check this out http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1945654

[TraciM]

Hi Traci, my last Cruise was 20th/24th August this year, and I was lucky enough to be on the last Double Dip to Castaway Cay of the Summer. If you want to read what we got up to, then check this out http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1945654

OK I think I get it now. It’s having a second stop at CC?

[TraciM]

So who is a door decorating pro? I want to surprise my kids and parents but am not very crafty. I have never done it before and I am not sure where to start. Any ideas?

[mandymouse]

How is everyone's Thanksgiving and Christmas plans coming along ?

http://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/8.gif Woohoo !! It's Only 5 Weeks till Christmashttp://bestsmileys.com/christmas1/8.gif

Or

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[TraciM]

Pretty good. Going out to dinner on Thanksgiving and cooking a big dinner with family coming over on Christmas.

[mandymouse]

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Happy Thanksgiving to all my American Friends

Love Mandy & Family xx

Have a great day http://bestsmileys.com/thanksgiving/1.gif

[TinkTatoo]

Happy Thanksgiving from us too

Jakki & Family
xxx

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Hope you all have a great day





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[TraciM]

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Happy Trukey Day!!!:hippie:

[tink_lover]

Hi all! Snow is on the ground and it looks like Christmas! We had thought for a while that we would change our cruise date into 2010 - we were originally booked for Oct 2009 during a school break but found out Wonder would be in dry dock. Moved to August but were not sure as we are already going to Disneyland over spring break in 2009 and have another summer vacation planned at a golf resort so it just seemed like a lot to do 3 vacations next year. However, after re-pricing cruises in 2010 :eek: we decided to stick. Last week I booked our AKV for after the cruise. So we will see about the summer trip. It will be fun meeting people here before the actual trip!

[mjvans]

Hi all! Snow is on the ground and it looks like Christmas! We had thought for a while that we would change our cruise date into 2010 - we were originally booked for Oct 2009 during a school break but found out Wonder would be in dry dock. Moved to August but were not sure as we are already going to Disneyland over spring break in 2009 and have another summer vacation planned at a golf resort so it just seemed like a lot to do 3 vacations next year. However, after re-pricing cruises in 2010 :eek: we decided to stick. Last week I booked our AKV for after the cruise. So we will see about the summer trip. It will be fun meeting people here before the actual trip!

Hi!!! Just curious how the cruises for 2010 were pricing out? Expensive, huh? Were you looking at both the 4 day and 7 day? Our first cruise was a 4 day in August of 2004, and we were surprised that this 4 day cruise was not that much higher. I mean it was more expensive but not exorbitantly so. Other 4 day and 7 day crisues were just out of the park in the expense dept. I could not fathom what they were charging.
Glad this trip is doable!
Michelle

[TinkTatoo]

Hi!!! Just curious how the cruises for 2010 were pricing out? Expensive, huh?.......

We really wanted to do the 5 day double dip in 2010 but it was coming out about $1,200 more expensive and I really couldn't justify that price fir one extra day :scared1: so we're doing another 4 day

[mjvans]

Wow! That is a lot for one day! Yikes!! Glad you will be with us!!
Michelle

[tink_lover]

Michelle - I should have probably footnoted the thing about the price for us. Because we were originally booked in Oct and ship was going into dry dock, they honored our price when moving the booking to August. But as I posted earlier, we have not been sure about this time. When the deal came out this week, we moved our cruise again. I wanted to post this for you guys in case anyone is interested - the secret porthole rooms should be available because that's what we were booked in. Good luck if someone can grab them! Have a great time!

Mary

[mjvans]

Michelle - I should have probably footnoted the thing about the price for us. Because we were originally booked in Oct and ship was going into dry dock, they honored our price when moving the booking to August. But as I posted earlier, we have not been sure about this time. When the deal came out this week, we moved our cruise again. I wanted to post this for you guys in case anyone is interested - the secret porthole rooms should be available because that's what we were booked in. Good luck if someone can grab them! Have a great time!

Mary

Ok, Mary..........now you have thoroughly confused me! So, you won't be with us in August now? And what deal came out this week? Am I that far out of the loupe~!! LOL
By the way, what SPH rooms did you have? Just curious...........
Michelle

[TinkTatoo]

.....By the way, what SPH rooms did you have? Just curious...........
Michelle

They are six rooms on Deck 5 that are sold as Category 10 inside staterooms, but they have obstructed view portholes. They used to be Category 8 but people complained about the view and they were re-classified as Category 10.

I called and tried to get them as we've got connecting Category 9's but they had already gone

[mjvans]

we have snow! YUK!!!!!!! I was so hoping we could avoid it all together this year, but heck no! It is here, and it is sticking! UGH!! I guess I should be thankful it came late. I never get to continue outdoor runs this late in the year, and up until Thursday, I was able to. Now it looks like I will ahve to get on the dreaded treadmill. I guess things could be worse, however, seeing the snow and feeling hte cold, I can not wait to hit the beaches!! I am soooooooooooo looking foward to this cruise. The only glitch in the trip was that my oldest son was just accepted to Washington State University. They happen to start classes in August! Just my luck, right? Anyway, we get back to land just a few days before class begins. On on first cruise, when we landed, we were stuck in Florida for an extra few days due to the hurricane. So pray for calm waters and clear skies!! WE plan to fly out the day we get back so that gives us enough time, unless of course, weather precludes this all together!! I want a huricanne free season for Christmas! That is all I want...............:banana:
Hope all is well with everyone here! Happy Holidays!
Michelle

[mandymouse]

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Happy Christmas Everyone

and I hope you have a 'Wonder'ful 2009

Mandy, Paul, Kerry & Becky :santa:

[mandymouse]

Where is everyone ?? I've been away for over two weeks, and no-one else has posted :confused3 Are you all getting excited ? as we're going to be sailing on the Disney Wonder this year ~ woohoo !!!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[TraciM]

Where is everyone ?? I've been away for over two weeks, and no-one else has posted :confused3 Are you all getting excited ? as we're going to be sailing on the Disney Wonder this year ~ woohoo !!!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

I am!!!!!!!!!!:cool1: :yay:

[TinkTatoo]

Where is everyone ?? I've been away for over two weeks, and no-one else has posted :confused3 Are you all getting excited ? as we're going to be sailing on the Disney Wonder this year ~ woohoo !!!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

You know I am :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

Hope you had a fantastic Christmas trip - I'll be on the lookout for your trip reports :thumbsup2

[Max1*]

I am a 4th time Disney Cruiser. This page is so great. My husband booked this vacation as a Christmas present for our family. I have two little girls on will be almost 7 and the other just 2 when we disembark. We right now have late seating because we booked late but are on the wait list for early dinner. I cannot remember my room number right now as I am at work but I'm pretty sure it's category 8. We are also headed to Disney for 5 day's after. Hope to see some of you there!

[mjvans]

:sad: With my oldest son ready to start his freshman year in August at Washington State University, we were really stressed to make this cruise work. After much thought and deliberation, we decided to cancel and rebook at a later time when the dates work for all of us! Happy cruising to all of you and enjoy!! :wave2:
Michelle

[mandymouse]

You know I am :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

Hope you had a fantastic Christmas trip - I'll be on the lookout for your trip reports :thumbsup2

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

I am a 4th time Disney Cruiser. This page is so great. My husband booked this vacation as a Christmas present for our family. I have two little girls on will be almost 7 and the other just 2 when we disembark. We right now have late seating because we booked late but are on the wait list for early dinner. I cannot remember my room number right now as I am at work but I'm pretty sure it's category 8. We are also headed to Disney for 5 day's after. Hope to see some of you there!

:wave2: Welcome aboard Max1* Good Luck at getting early seating and I look forward to getting to know you

:sad: With my oldest son ready to start his freshman year in August at Washington State University, we were really stressed to make this cruise work. After much thought and deliberation, we decided to cancel and rebook at a later time when the dates work for all of us! Happy cruising to all of you and enjoy!! :wave2:
Michelle

Sorry that you won't be sailing with us Michelle, I hope you are able to rebook soon - take care

[mandymouse]

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:cheer2: :cheer2: Woohoo !! It's 7 Months till our Cruise :cheer2: :cheer2:

Why don't we show pics of us on previous Cruises or WDW if you haven't Cruised before ?

I'll start ..

This is me and my hubby Paul in our fave place in the World, the Conched Out Bar on Castaway Cay

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Another one of our favourite places ~ Palo

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Me with my lovely girls at Port Canaveral :)

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So come along, lets all get to know each other :thumbsup2

.. And if there's any lurkers out there, come along and say 'hi', it will be great to 'meet' you

[DisneyWhirled]

Hello Everyone!!

We just booked this cruise. Joining you all on your *Wonder*ful journey will be myself (Karen-Mom/OCD planner), John (DH/Is happy to be cruising for the 1st time), Colby (DS-10 at sailing/excited for his 1st cruise) and Kaylee (DD-7 at sailing/happy to come along for the ride..er..sailing).

We are celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary and DD's birthday. We are booked in Cat 8.

So looking forward to this trip and maybe meeting up with all of you!!

We haven't cruised before, and if someone will be kind enough to explain how, I'd be happy to share a pic of our most recent WDW trip!

[mandymouse]

Welcome aboard our Cruise thread Karen. I'm Mandy, I'm from the UK and I'll be travelling with my hubby Paul and 2 DD's Kerry and Becky (who will be 18 & 16 when we Cruise)

Right now, posting photos, here goes ..

First download your photos onto your computer. Then you need to find somewhere to host your photos. I use photobucket.com. You need to register, then you can start downloading your photos onto there

Basically, first you choose the size of your pictures (I use 640 x 480 as they're not too big), you click browse and the file on your computer will come up. Choose the file you wish to download and press open, then upload on photobucket and it with upload it (sorry this is very longwinded)

Once you photo is uploaded, copy the IMG Code and paste it on here, then hopefully it will appear

I hope that helps, and I look forward to seeing your picture

Mandy :)

[DisneyWhirled]

Thanks, Mandy!! It worked! Glad to meet you! BTW, The dress you wore to Palo in the picture above is beautiful!

Here we are at "the point" at the Poly this past May.

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[DisneyWhirled]

I am a 4th time Disney Cruiser. This page is so great. My husband booked this vacation as a Christmas present for our family. I have two little girls on will be almost 7 and the other just 2 when we disembark. We right now have late seating because we booked late but are on the wait list for early dinner. I cannot remember my room number right now as I am at work but I'm pretty sure it's category 8. We are also headed to Disney for 5 day's after. Hope to see some of you there!

Hi there! My DD (7) will be glad that she will have a friend her age on the cruise. We have late seating, too and are on the waitlist for early. We are also in a Cat 8 and heading to WDW for 5 days after!!


Okay, friends...are we planning a Fish Extender Swap and Dis Meet?? We are on board (literally, he he)! I would also be happy to get one organized, if not!

[mandymouse]

Thanks, Mandy!! It worked! Glad to meet you! BTW, The dress you wore to Palo in the picture above is beautiful!

Here we are at "the point" at the Poly this past May.

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Thanks Karen :)

I love your photo, did you stay at The Poly ? If you did, then you're so lucky, I would love to stay there. We usually stay at the Pop Century, but have visited The Poly for breakfast with Lilo & Stitch. It's a beautiful resort :thumbsup2

Okay, friends...are we planning a Fish Extender Swap and Dis Meet?? We are on board (literally, he he)! I would also be happy to get one organized, if not!

We haven't mentioned Meets or Fish Extender Exchanges yet, but I would love to take part in both. We did the FE exchange last Summer, and it was lots of fun ::yes::

[mandymouse]

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[DisneyWhirled]

Thanks Karen :)

I love your photo, did you stay at The Poly ? If you did, then you're so lucky, I would love to stay there. We usually stay at the Pop Century, but have visited The Poly for breakfast with Lilo & Stitch. It's a beautiful resort :thumbsup2



We haven't mentioned Meets or Fish Extender Exchanges yet, but I would love to take part in both. We did the FE exchange last Summer, and it was lots of fun ::yes::

Unfortunately, we were just dining at the Poly. Our friends brought us to the point to show us where they got married (we met them after they were married a few years).

We are DVC members, so we tend to stay at the DVC resorts, but I would love to stay at the Poly sometime, too!

I'm glad to hear there may be some interest in the FE exchange and maybe a meet!

We are trying to decide (I know there is still time :)) on what to do when the ship arrives in Nassau. My DD will be 7 then, but she is not fond of the big rides, so I wonder if Atlantis would be fun for her. What have you guys enjoyed in Nassau?

[mandymouse]

We are trying to decide (I know there is still time :)) on what to do when the ship arrives in Nassau. My DD will be 7 then, but she is not fond of the big rides, so I wonder if Atlantis would be fun for her. What have you guys enjoyed in Nassau?

Hi Karen. We're not big fans of Nassau. The first time, we walked into the town and we hated being harrassed by people asking us if we wanted taxis or getting our DD's hair braided. So for the last few trips we have just got off the ship to take photos in the port, and then we've taken advantage of a quiet ship :thumbsup2

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend :)

[mandymouse]

:wave:

[TinkTatoo]

Hi Mandy

It's getting closer :yay:

[Max1*]

Hello Everyone!!

We just booked this cruise. Joining you all on your *Wonder*ful journey will be myself (Karen-Mom/OCD planner), John (DH/Is happy to be cruising for the 1st time), Colby (DS-10 at sailing/excited for his 1st cruise) and Kaylee (DD-7 at sailing/happy to come along for the ride..er..sailing).

We are celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary and DD's birthday. We are booked in Cat 8.

So looking forward to this trip and maybe meeting up with all of you!!

We haven't cruised before, and if someone will be kind enough to explain how, I'd be happy to share a pic of our most recent WDW trip!

Hi Karen, my daughter Maxine will almost be 7 when we cruise we'd love to meet up with another little girl her age!

[mandymouse]

Has anyone else got any piccies to share ? :)

[Max1*]

I don't have any pics from our last cruise and it look like I have to get my post count up to post pics from Disney last year so I'll work on it!

[Max1*]

Hi Karen. We're not big fans of Nassau. The first time, we walked into the town and we hated being harrassed by people asking us if we wanted taxis or getting our DD's hair braided. So for the last few trips we have just got off the ship to take photos in the port, and then we've taken advantage of a quiet ship :thumbsup2

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend :)


Same here kinda. We love Atlantis when we went but the cost to go there was not worth it but they didn't have the water park then either so IDK now. We are also going to take advantage of a quiet ship this time since we've been to Atlantis.

[Max1*]

Karen, I'm so busy at work I just glanced at your post and we have a ton in common on this trip. We are also celebrating our anniversery the 16th 9 years and my girls birthday's are in August Maxine late August so it's birthday's all around.

[DisneyWhirled]

Karen, I'm so busy at work I just glanced at your post and we have a ton in common on this trip. We are also celebrating our anniversery the 16th 9 years and my girls birthday's are in August Maxine late August so it's birthday's all around.

How cool!! I am so excited for this cruise and EVEN more excited that I have met up with some great people!!

Can we move time forward?? PLEASSSSEEE?

[mandymouse]

Can we move time forward?? PLEASSSSEEE?

Ooh, can we please !! :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Max1*]

Ooh, can we please !! :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

YES YES I WISH!:cool1:

I cannot wait to get on board, grab my suit and head to the deck for a few of those drinks in the cool take home cups that I don't even care what kind they are because they are all so good!

[DisneyWhirled]

So, for those of us who will be at WDW before and after the cruise, I am curious to know what your plans are for getting to the port and back?

I thought 70/pp was a lot for transfers on DCL, so I rented a car each way. The total came to approx $140.

My DH thinks that renting a car each way is going to be a headache (getting a shuttle to the car rental from the resort to the rental agency, and such) so he had me check the price for a town car.

The price with tip for a town car is approx what DCL would charge for the transfer, but the nice thing is we don't have to stop at any other Disney resorts and we can leave when we want.

I think I might cancel the rental and book the town car service. I just cannot believe the cost to get 4 of us from WDW to the port, which is only an hour or so away is so expensive!

[Max1*]

So, for those of us who will be at WDW before and after the cruise, I am curious to know what your plans are for getting to the port and back?

I thought 70/pp was a lot for transfers on DCL, so I rented a car each way. The total came to approx $140.

My DH thinks that renting a car each way is going to be a headache (getting a shuttle to the car rental from the resort to the rental agency, and such) so he had me check the price for a town car.

The price with tip for a town car is approx what DCL would charge for the transfer, but the nice thing is we don't have to stop at any other Disney resorts and we can leave when we want.

I think I might cancel the rental and book the town car service. I just cannot believe the cost to get 4 of us from WDW to the port, which is only an hour or so away is so expensive!


We will be flying in a day before we port on the 15 and staying at the Marriot at the Orlando Airport. They take care of a whole bunch of shuttle check in stuff for you so it's really easy then we will take the Meers shuttle to the port. On the way back we will also be taking the shuttle to the Pop Century it's really easy. I'd love to have a car on the way there since the last shuttle going to the port is at like 10:00 am so those of you who have cruised before know what a bad wait this is once you get there, but everyone pretty much has to disembark at the crack butt of dawn so it's not like you can sleep in and take your time in the morning either. I think my breakfast time last time was 6:30 or something like that. Not to mention I like to get off the boat ASAP because finding your luggage in your room number area and getting in and through the disembarkment line can be a bunch of not fun. IDK if this helped but I hope. I'd say it's a matter of what is easy.

[Max1*]

Mandy,

Is this your second Cruise?

[mandymouse]

So, for those of us who will be at WDW before and after the cruise, I am curious to know what your plans are for getting to the port and back?

We've got a hire car for the two weeks that we'll be over in the US, so we'll be using that. We'll be at the Pop Century before and after the Cruise, we love it there :thumbsup2

Mandy,

Is this your second Cruise?

No, this will be our 3rd 4 night Cruise, and we been on 4 or 5 3 night Cruises too

[TinkTatoo]

So, for those of us who will be at WDW before and after the cruise, I am curious to know what your plans are for getting to the port and back?.....

We'll have already been in Florida for about 3 and a half weeks before the cruise so we'll have a hire car. We're spending our last 5 days after the cruise at SSR and we're trying to decide if we should keep the car or just use Disney buses and take ME back to the airport

[DisneyWhirled]

Thanks everyone for your insight!

[Max1*]

We've got a hire car for the two weeks that we'll be over in the US, so we'll be using that. We'll be at the Pop Century before and after the Cruise, we love it there :thumbsup2



No, this will be our 3rd 4 night Cruise, and we been on 4 or 5 3 night Cruises too

Cool, so what is the new round of great stuff for return guest they are putting in your cabin these day's? Loved my bag from the last time around! We will be going to Pop Century also, we love it there as well meetin up with my parents.

[mandymouse]

Hey Everyone :wave2:

How are you doing today ?

Has anyone started any Cruise shopping yet ? I was lucky enough to pick up a new dress and a Summer top in the sales. And as it's a new year, I always treat myself to a new swimming tankini and shorts set and new sunglasses (I haven't seen any yet though :) )

Also the diet has started, unfortunately I'm not very good at the weekend, but thankfully I get weighed on a Friday :rotfl:

Anyway, I hope you're all keeping well

Cool, so what is the new round of great stuff for return guest they are putting in your cabin these day's? Loved my bag from the last time around!

I don't think the gift has changed for a while. Last Summer I got a black and red back with some Castaway Club things in it, like a mesh bag, water bottles and notebook & pen

[TinkTatoo]

Hi Mandy :wave2:

I haven't started shopping yet, I'm hoping to have lost quite a bit of weight before we go and I'm saving all my shopping until we get to Florida. We've got a couple of weeks there before the cruise so I'm hoping to hit the shops :cheer2:

Also the diet has started, unfortunately I'm not very good at the weekend, but thankfully I get weighed on a Friday

That's a good ploy as you have the week to make up for your weekend, my weigh day is tomorrow so I've been extra, extra good today :goodvibes

[mandymouse]

my weigh day is tomorrow so I've been extra, extra good today :goodvibes

pixiedust: Good Luck with your weigh-in tomorrow Jakki

[Max1*]

Hi everyone, Nope, no real shopping as of yet. I have 10 lbs. to loose to be where I want to be and I'm working on it. I'm an avid runner but at 6 degrees here today and freezing all the time lately I just cannot get outside it's way to cold and I don't belong to a gym. I'm also getting a new work out in a few weeks it's a kettlebell work out and I'm really looking forward to that I think it will get me in a lean mean Disney Cruise machine mode. I've been doing lots of crunches and push ups for now I hope I get results. I did try and some bikinis yesterday but I'm waiting for now.

Bahama Mama Bahama Mama come on say it with me!

[Max1*]

pixiedust: Good Luck with your weigh-in tomorrow Jakki


Ditto, good luck!:cheer2:

[mandymouse]

Bahama Mama !! Bahama Mama :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Here's a virtual one for you ..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v491/MMM120/bahamamama.jpg

Well done on only having 10lbs to lose. I started a couple of weeks ago needing 16lbs to lose and so far I've lost 6lbs, hopefully the next 4 or 5lbs will come off over the next couple of weeks, and then I'll have to start doing some form of exercise

pixiedust: Good Luck everyone with your weight losses pixiedust:

[DisneyWhirled]

Good luck, everyone!!

I too, would like to take off 10 lbs before the cruise. I guess I'd better be more diligent!!

[magchavez]

Hi everyone! Can I join in the fun? We're going to put our deposit down today for the 8/16 4 night sailing. It's our first cruise and we are soooo excited. It will be my husband Brian, son William (7), and daughter Christine (6). We can't wait!!!

Maggie

[mandymouse]

Hi everyone! Can I join in the fun? We're going to put our deposit down today for the 8/16 4 night sailing. It's our first cruise and we are soooo excited. It will be my husband Brian, son William (7), and daughter Christine (6). We can't wait!!!

Maggie

:wave2: Welcome Aboard Maggie, it's great to have you here. I'm Mandy, and I'm from the UK, and I'll be travelling with my hubby Paul and dd's Kerry (18) and Becky (16)

I look forward to getting to know you :thumbsup2

[DisneyWhirled]

Welcome, Maggie!! It's our first cruise, too!! I'm Karen, Hubby is John. Colby will be 10 and Kaylee will have JUST turned 7.

It should be a blast!!

[mandymouse]

Hi Rick

As you haven't been on in a while, I hope you don't mind, but I updated our Cruise List, as a few people have dropped out along the way

I hope you're OK, and that you'll be posting again soon ~ Mandy :)

****************

Coach Rick (52) DW Rose (52) DD Amy (24) DS RJ (19) DW Brittney (15), 8534, DM Marie(70) Cat 6 Late dinner, Rhode Island
tink lover: Mary DH Paul DD (10) DS (8) DS (6) - Early Dinner
mjvans: Michelle (too young to mention-hehe) DH Jay (55), RJ (18), Paige (13), TY (11), and Matt (9) 7505, and 7507..Washington, No longer sailing
Hanover: Danielle (35) husband Derek (35), son Keegan (12) and Brennan (8) No longer sailing
Mandymouse: Mandy, DH Paul, DD Kerry (18) DD Becky (16)
sdwjones: Me, DH, DS (5) and DD (12)
TinkTatoo: Jakki (46) DH Steve (52) DS Aodhan (12) and DD Niamh (11) early dinner seating adjoining cat 9's Ireland

****************

Cruise List

Coach Rick
Rick (52)
DW Rose (52)
DD Amy (24)
DS RJ (19)
DW Brittney (15)
Stateroom # 8534

DM Marie(70)
Stateroom # Category 6
Late dining

tink lover
Mary
DH Paul
DD (10)
DS (8)
DS (6)
Stateroom #
Early Dining

mandymouse
Mandy (45)
DH Paul (44)
DD Kerry (18)
DD Becky (16)
Stateroom # Category 6
Late Dining

sdwjones
Me
DH
DS (5)
DD (12)
Stateroom #
? Dining

Max1*
Max1*
DH
DD Maxine (6)
DD (2)
Stateroom # Category 8
Late Dining (waitlisted for Early)

DisneyWhirled
Karen
DH John
DS Colby (10)
DD Kaylee (7)
Stateroom # Category 8
Late Dining (waitlisted for Early)

magchevez
Maggie
DH Brian
DS William (7)
DD Christine (6)
Stateroom #
? Dining

Everyone please let me know if you want anything amended on this list :thumbsup2

[Coach Rick]

Hi Rick

As you haven't been on in a while, I hope you don't mind, but I updated our Cruise List, as a few people have dropped out along the way

I hope you're OK, and that you'll be posting again soon ~ Mandy :)



Boy oh boy...take a couple weeks off and you get sacked...:rotfl2:

Nah, been so busy with the kids and hockey. Doing ok...I am just starting to get really excited for the pending trip!

I gotta share this...My DS (18) and youngest DD (14) are both playing on the same high school ice hockey team. They don't have a girls team at our high school, so my DD decided she loved it that much to play on and against the boys...now the neat part...I have gotten to see both of them on the ice together. Ok, don't sound like much, but since he is a senior (and captain I might add) and she is a freshmen, that is quite a feat. Most freshmen don't get to play much, so to see them out there together...well, I just busted a few buttons those nights!:rolleyes:

Ok, let me get caught up now...Thanks MandyMouse for filling in for me in my rude absence.. ;)

[Coach Rick]

Hi Rick

As you haven't been on in a while, I hope you don't mind, but I updated our Cruise List, as a few people have dropped out along the way

I hope you're OK, and that you'll be posting again soon ~ Mandy :)

****************

Coach Rick (52) DW Rose (52) DD Amy (24) DS RJ (19) DW Brittney (15), 8534, DM Marie(70) Cat 6 Late dinner, Rhode Island
tink lover: Mary DH Paul DD (10) DS (8) DS (6) - Early Dinner
mjvans: Michelle (too young to mention-hehe) DH Jay (55), RJ (18), Paige (13), TY (11), and Matt (9) 7505, and 7507..Washington, No longer sailing
Hanover: Danielle (35) husband Derek (35), son Keegan (12) and Brennan (8) No longer sailing
Mandymouse: Mandy, DH Paul, DD Kerry (18) DD Becky (16)
sdwjones: Me, DH, DS (5) and DD (12)
TinkTatoo: Jakki (46) DH Steve (52) DS Aodhan (12) and DD Niamh (11) early dinner seating adjoining cat 9's Ireland

****************

Cruise List

Coach Rick
Rick (52)
DW Rose (51)
DD Amy (24)
DS RJ (19)
DD Brittney (15)
Stateroom # 8534



OMG...guess my head was somewhere when I was posting this information...First and biggest Boo Boo...DW is 51...She'd kill me for that extra year:scared: ...and I guess I had two DW's...Brittney is my DD:sad2:

Now on with the show :beach:

[DisneyWhirled]

Thanks for updating the list, Mandy!

We are in stateroom 7010.

How cool, Coach Rick that your two kids are on the same team!! Good luck to them!! BTW, we are your neighbors to the north. Cold enough for you?

[mandymouse]

Cruise List

Coach Rick
Rick (52)
DW Rose (51)
DD Amy (24)
DS RJ (19)
DD Brittney (15)
Stateroom # 8534

DM Marie(70)
Stateroom # Category 6
Late dining

tink lover
Mary
DH Paul
DD (10)
DS (8)
DS (6)
Stateroom #
Early Dining

mandymouse
Mandy (45)
DH Paul (44)
DD Kerry (18)
DD Becky (16)
Stateroom # Category 6
Late Dining

sdwjones
Me
DH
DS (5)
DD (12)
Stateroom #
? Dining

TraciM
Traci (36)
Jessica(12)
Thomas(9)
Stateroom #
Early Dining

DisneyWhirled
Karen
DH John
DS Colby (10)
DD Kaylee (7)
Stateroom # 7010 Category 8
Late Dining (waitlisted for Early)

magchevez
Maggie
DH Brian
DS William (7)
DD Christine (6)
Stateroom # Category 9
Late Dining (waitlisted for Early)

[mandymouse]

Rick ~ I can't believe it, the day I update the list, you come back :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Please feel free to copy and paste it onto your first post and then you are able to edit it (as it's much better on the first page)

Anyway, it great to have you back, I hope everyone is keeping well, though I don't know how well you'll keep if you keep adding years to your DW's age :rotfl: :rotfl:

How cool that your kids are going to be playing together :thumbsup2

[Coach Rick]

Thanks for updating the list, Mandy!

We are in stateroom 7010.

How cool, Coach Rick that your two kids are on the same team!! Good luck to them!! BTW, we are your neighbors to the north. Cold enough for you?

Yep, I've 'bout had it with this winter stuff! But I don't dare whine in your presence. You have WAAAAYYYY worse than we in the south of New England!

DS will be experiencing a real winter next year as he is planning on going to Lyndon State in Vt. for, of all things, Meteorology! Up there what we cancel school for here is a mere snow shower there!

[magchavez]

Hi everyone,

We paid our deposit today!!! We are so excited. To fill in some of your blanks, we will be in Cat 9, and we have late seating (wait listed for early seating!). Is it really still 6 months away???

Maggie

[Coach Rick]

Hi everyone,

We paid our deposit today!!! We are so excited. To fill in some of your blanks, we will be in Cat 9, and we have late seating (wait listed for early seating!). Is it really still 6 months away???

Maggie

Argh ye matie, welcome aboard pirate: No land lubber's er scallywags allowed...

[Max1*]

Hi everyone! Can I join in the fun? We're going to put our deposit down today for the 8/16 4 night sailing. It's our first cruise and we are soooo excited. It will be my husband Brian, son William (7), and daughter Christine (6). We can't wait!!!

Maggie

Ofcourse! Can't wait and looks like there are three little girls and 1 little boy who will hopefully get some Mickey pool time together! Welcome aboard

[Max1*]

LOL I just notice that I don't think I ever posted all our names etc... So her it is:

Me: Robin
DH: Dan
DD: Maxine (6, 2 weeks shy of 7 by curise time)
DD Mylie ( just turned 2 two weeks before cruise time)

August 16 our 9 year anniversery!

[mandymouse]

Hey Everyone

I hope you're all having a lovely weekend. What are your plans ? Are you doing anything nice ?

It's my DD Kerry's 18th birthday today. We've got a busy weekend. We're meeting my mum and dad for breakfast this morning, then tonight we're going for a meal at our fave Chinese all-you-can-eat buffet with some of her friends, then tomorrow we're eating out for Sunday dinner

She isn't getting many presents today, as we celebrated her birthday when we went to WDW in the New Year, and part of her present was taking her best friend to WDW too. If you would like to read what we got up to for her '18th birthday', you can find it here http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2066175

Have a great weekend everyone :)

[TinkTatoo]

....It's my DD Kerry's 18th birthday today. We've got a busy weekend. We're meeting my mum and dad for breakfast this morning, then tonight we're going for a meal at our fave Chinese all-you-can-eat buffet with some of her friends, then tomorrow we're eating out for Sunday dinner.....

:cheer2: HAPPY BIRTHDAY KERRY :cheer2:


Hope you all have a lovely weekend

[DisneyWhirled]

Please wish Kerry a very happy birthday!!

Our weekend has a few things going on. Tonight we are attending a benefit dance for a local family that lost their home in a fire and did not have insurance :(. They kids are coming, too. I hope to dance the night away!! It will be a low alcohol night, though with kids in tow :)

Tomorrow, I am taking the kids to see Disney on Ice. I am kinda excited about this because I get to see Mickey and it is a little time to do something *different*. In the afternoon, the kids will go sledding and in the evening, I gather we will catch some of the superbowl.

Hope everyone has a nice weekend, too!!

[TinkTatoo]

....Tomorrow, I am taking the kids to see Disney on Ice. I am kinda excited about this because I get to see Mickey and it is a little time to do something *different*. In the afternoon, the kids will go sledding and in the evening, I gather we will catch some of the superbowl.....

Sounds like you're going to have a great day today :wave2:

[mandymouse]

:cheer2: HAPPY BIRTHDAY KERRY :cheer2:

Hope you all have a lovely weekend

Please wish Kerry a very happy birthday!!

Our weekend has a few things going on. Tonight we are attending a benefit dance for a local family that lost their home in a fire and did not have insurance :(. They kids are coming, too. I hope to dance the night away!! It will be a low alcohol night, though with kids in tow :)

Tomorrow, I am taking the kids to see Disney on Ice. I am kinda excited about this because I get to see Mickey and it is a little time to do something *different*. In the afternoon, the kids will go sledding and in the evening, I gather we will catch some of the superbowl.

Hope everyone has a nice weekend, too!!

Thanks for Kerry's birthday wishes girls. We had a great weekend, and Kerry really enjoyed her day

Karen ~ It sounds like you were having a great weekend. Did you get to dance the night away at the benefit dance ? I hope you enjoyed Disney on Ice too

Have a great day everyone

[DisneyWhirled]

Hope everyone is doing well!

The dance was fun on Saturday, as was the Ice show, but brrr it was cold in there!!

I keep reading trip reports and golly August cannot come soon enough!!

[Max1*]

Just found out my aunt ( only a few years older than I am) WILL BE CUISIN with us! Her, her husband and 4 year old daughter. I'm so excited, they found out from my mom we were going and just decided to crash our party and we are so happy since they live in KS and we live in NY we never get to see each other.!:cheer2:

[DisneyWhirled]

Just found out my aunt ( only a few years older than I am) WILL BE CUISIN with us! Her, her husband and 4 year old daughter. I'm so excited, they found out from my mom we were going and just decided to crash our party and we are so happy since they live in KS and we live in NY we never get to see each other.!:cheer2:

That is great!!

[mandymouse]

:wave:

[Coach Rick]

Last night my sister booked through her favorite travel agent...ME...:thumbsup2 So there will be a total of 10 of us cruising together...

She was having a tough time deciding to go or not. As I said, last year we were supposed to go with dad, but he got sick and ultimately passed away in September, and we have all been having such a tough time with his loss, but I finally convinced her the same reasons to do this together now, still exist. Time together away from everything. Life is so unpredictable, gotta take advantage of every day for everything that day has to offer!

[Coach Rick]

WooHoo, just booked Treehouse Villas for the 11th through embarkation day, and AKV Kidani, for when we get off the ship to that Saturday. NOW I am getting excited!:banana: :woohoo: :banana:

[Max1*]

Last night my sister booked through her favorite travel agent...ME...:thumbsup2 So there will be a total of 10 of us cruising together...

She was having a tough time deciding to go or not. As I said, last year we were supposed to go with dad, but he got sick and ultimately passed away in September, and we have all been having such a tough time with his loss, but I finally convinced her the same reasons to do this together now, still exist. Time together away from everything. Life is so unpredictable, gotta take advantage of every day for everything that day has to offer!

Thats awesome Rick I'm glad she decide to go I bet this trip will go a long way in that healing!

[DisneyWhirled]

Last night my sister booked through her favorite travel agent...ME...:thumbsup2 So there will be a total of 10 of us cruising together...

She was having a tough time deciding to go or not. As I said, last year we were supposed to go with dad, but he got sick and ultimately passed away in September, and we have all been having such a tough time with his loss, but I finally convinced her the same reasons to do this together now, still exist. Time together away from everything. Life is so unpredictable, gotta take advantage of every day for everything that day has to offer!

How fun! I'm glad she decided to join your family. I am sure that you will all have a great time. Just a thought, but maybe you could do something special in your dad's name while on the cruise? No doubt, he would want you all to have fun and celebrate your togetherness.

[Max1*]

Is go to the straw market in Nassau. I know I can't believe it either :confused3 since we've been there 2x already. We were going to stay on the ship this time and just swim with the girls but I think we might get off and do just this. I shop in Chinatown in NYC so I don't mind the hagglers etc... I'm use to it BUT has anyone done it? My concern is how to get there is it in walking distance of the port? I know it's a tight squeeze but will a stroller fit through the market? I know Maxine would love to get a beautiful doll or just a unique piece to bring back with her. I'm thinking if Dan doesn't want to go we Max and I and maybe my aunt might get off for an hour and go. Any info if you've been is appreciated.

[Max1*]

You no longer need a passport to Cruise. Dan and I both have them but now I have to think about if I'm going to get them for the girls or not. All you need is the original B-certificate with the raised seal again like you used to. HOWEVER, this is only for sailing not for flying so if for some freak reason we had to fly home from the Bahamas we'd be SOL. What would you do?

[Coach Rick]

Any info if you've been is appreciated.

My only experience with it was about 5 minutes. We walked in the front, and out the back, never to return again. I have done Tijuana (haggle capital of the world), but never anything like this. Not my cup of tea, but then there were allot of people there, so I suppose there is some interest.

It is walking distance. It's almost right across the street from the port.

[Coach Rick]

You no longer need a passport to Cruise. Dan and I both have them but now I have to think about if I'm going to get them for the girls or not. All you need is the original B-certificate with the raised seal again like you used to. HOWEVER, this is only for sailing not for flying so if for some freak reason we had to fly home from the Bahamas we'd be SOL. What would you do?

I'm with you on the SOL, and you know what Murphys Law is...I wouldn't chance it...

[TraciM]

Well we have had a change in plans. Instead of this 4 night we have changed to a 7 night WC in Jan. Unfortunately I will have to leave this meet and jump over to the Jan one. I was really looking forward to meeting some of you!

[DisneyWhirled]

Well we have had a change in plans. Instead of this 4 night we have changed to a 7 night WC in Jan. Unfortunately I will have to leave this meet and jump over to the Jan one. I was really looking forward to meeting some of you!

Enjoy your 7 night, Traci! I am hopeful that after we try this 4 night cruise we will want a 7 night soon!

[TraciM]

Plan to book on your 4 day.LOL We didn't know we could and called our TA 2 days after we got back to book again.

[magchavez]

You no longer need a passport to Cruise. Dan and I both have them but now I have to think about if I'm going to get them for the girls or not. All you need is the original B-certificate with the raised seal again like you used to. HOWEVER, this is only for sailing not for flying so if for some freak reason we had to fly home from the Bahamas we'd be SOL. What would you do?

Hi everyone! I agree, I wouldn't chance it. We debated the same thing. With our luck, something would happen and we'd be stuck. We took the kids (7 and 5) to get their passport pictures over the weekend (they were pretty funny - my son is missing his two front teeth and my dauther thought it was time to model). We're off to the post office on Thursday. They're so excited to get their own passports!

[TinkTatoo]

Hi Guys

I'm going have to bow out of the cruise thread as we've moved our cruise to August 2010. I got a 40% pin offer from Disney and that, combined with having to use our BLT developer points at Saratoga means that I couldn't fit it all in. We're now staying at SSR when we should have been on the cruise and spending our last 5 nights at the Grand Floridian.

Sorry I won't get to meet you all and to Mandy - I'm sorry I won't get to share one or two of these with you

1/2 oz white rum
1/2 oz Meyers rum
1/2 oz creme de banana
1/2 oz malibu rum
2 oz orange juice
2 oz pineapple juice
dash of grenadine

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a16/Irish-Tink/Bahamamama.jpg

:wave2:

[mandymouse]

Jakki, I'm so sorry that you've cancelled your Cruise. I hope we either run into each other in WDW or get to Cruise with each other another time :)

[DisneyWhirled]

Sorry we won't get to meet you, Jakki, but I hope you have a great trip!

[DisneyWhirled]

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a16/Irish-Tink/Bahamamama.jpg



Okay, can someone advise? Are the glasses in this picture available for sale on the cruise?

[mandymouse]

Okay, can someone advise? Are the glasses in this picture available for sale on the cruise?

I'm not sure if you can buy them on their own, but you can buy drinks in the souvenir glasses on top deck. We usually get some when we board and have our first Bahama Mama by the Goofy Pool :)

[DisneyWhirled]

Cool!! The glasses are nice and I'm sure even better filled with a yummy drink!

We'll meet you at the Goofy Pool :)

[TinkTatoo]

Okay, can someone advise? Are the glasses in this picture available for sale on the cruise?

I'm not sure if you can buy them on their own, but you can buy drinks in the souvenir glasses on top deck. We usually get some when we board and have our first Bahama Mama by the Goofy Pool :)


They come in different colours too and I had to get one of each colour for DD :rolleyes1

Don't forget to have that first one for me :drinking:

[Max1*]

I have these glasses in the plastic form. When you board and go on deck they will be selling drinks and when you buy the drink you also have purchased the glass. We love them in the summer time out on our deck!

[Max1*]

Turns out hubby has a mandatory conventions 2 day's after we cast off that he cannot get out of per his boss. I'm sorry I won't be at the meet up but we are already looking to book for 2010 instead and just changing our deposit over. Have fun and maybe someday we will meet. C ya!

O' sad yes be we just extended out Disney trip instead so not so sad.

[mandymouse]

Turns out hubby has a mandatory conventions 2 day's after we cast off that he cannot get out of per his boss. I'm sorry I won't be at the meet up but we are already looking to book for 2010 instead and just changing our deposit over. Have fun and maybe someday we will meet. C ya!

O' sad yes be we just extended out Disney trip instead so not so sad.

Sorry we won't get to meet up with you Robin. Enjoy your Disney trip :)

[DisneyWhirled]

Turns out hubby has a mandatory conventions 2 day's after we cast off that he cannot get out of per his boss. I'm sorry I won't be at the meet up but we are already looking to book for 2010 instead and just changing our deposit over. Have fun and maybe someday we will meet. C ya!

O' sad yes be we just extended out Disney trip instead so not so sad.

Sorry we won't get to meet up. Hope you have a great vacation!

[Max1*]

I just wanted to let you all know that in looking into a cruise for 2010 the double dip is back on a 5 day cruise. I'm so excited I think this is what we are going to book for next August. Have fun enjoy good luck on your adventures this years cruise may the Magic and Wonder of Disney be with you!

[sdwjones]

We're still on board! We're category 7, deck 6. Early dining!

[Coach Rick]

Geesh, looks like more of those cool drinks for us with the way they are dropping from this ship... Good luck to Max1 and TinkTattoo on your new journey's.

Had some cool news last week...

My DS will be graduating from high school this year, and we have been looking at colleges for the past two years, and he had one in particular that he wanted very badly. Luckily for us, they offer an instant decision. We went up last weekend, brought the application on Monday 8:30, they brought him to sit in on a class, DW and I went to breakfast on the college, they interviewed DS at 10:30, 10:45, they brought us in and congratulated him on being accepted to the class of 2013 in the Meteorology program! So next year he will begin his journey at Lyndon State College in Lyndon Vt. We are so excited for him to get not ony his first , but really only choice! Now we have lots of celebrating to do on this cruise!!! :banana: :woohoo: :woohoo: :banana:

[DisneyWhirled]

Geesh, looks like more of those cool drinks for us with the way they are dropping from this ship... Good luck to Max1 and TinkTattoo on your new journey's.

Had some cool news last week...

My DS will be graduating from high school this year, and we have been looking at colleges for the past two years, and he had one in particular that he wanted very badly. Luckily for us, they offer an instant decision. We went up last weekend, brought the application on Monday 8:30, they brought him to sit in on a class, DW and I went to breakfast on the college, they interviewed DS at 10:30, 10:45, they brought us in and congratulated him on being accepted to the class of 2013 in the Meteorology program! So next year he will begin his journey at Lyndon State College in Lyndon Vt. We are so excited for him to get not ony his first , but really only choice! Now we have lots of celebrating to do on this cruise!!! :banana: :woohoo: :woohoo: :banana:

How wonderful!!! And what a great career path....since we will always have weather patterns to study and predict!!! :cheer2:

[kipsy]

we signed up this week, cat 9 oceanview and got room assignment. switch from cat 12 GTY. now i check 2 days later and the price went UP $350.

flying in on the 15th, staying at PO-New Orleans overnight, then cruise, then back to PO-New Orleans for day at Disney and leaving on the 21st.

2 kids, 15 and 11. excited to do cruising and atlantis.

[DisneyWhirled]

we signed up this week, cat 9 oceanview and got room assignment. switch from cat 12 GTY. now i check 2 days later and the price went UP $350.

flying in on the 15th, and leaving on the 21st.

2 kids, 15 and 11. excited to do cruising and atlantis.

Welcome aboard!!

[mandymouse]

we signed up this week, cat 9 oceanview and got room assignment. switch from cat 12 GTY. now i check 2 days later and the price went UP $350.

flying in on the 15th, and leaving on the 21st.

2 kids, 15 and 11. excited to do cruising and atlantis.

Welcome aboard kipsy :)

[mandymouse]

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Hello everyone, how are your Summer vacation/cruise plans coming along ?

Are there any lurkers out there who want to come and say 'hi' - it would be lovely to hear from you

I hope everyone is keeping well :)

I look forward to seeing you in ...


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[DisneyWhirled]

Hi Mandy!

Our little thread has been quiet for a while!! I have been working on stuff for the cruise: signs/magnet, t-shirts and we are going for passports this weekend. I also have been feverishly reading trip reports.

Things have been tough here on the homefront, with our jobs and stuff, but the August vacation shines a little light for us.

Nice to hear from you!!

[mandymouse]

It's nice to hear from you too Karen. I can't wait for this cruise, as there's always so much bad news over here too about jobs etc. I just want to chill out by the Goofy pool with a Bahama Mama

Let's hope that the next few months fly by :)

[mandymouse]

Just a quick question ~ Is anyone interested in taking part in a Fish Extender Exchange ? I took part in one last year, and it was lots of fun :)

[Coach Rick]

Never did a fish extender, but sounds like fun...

Hate to sound like the kids, but are we there yet? Phew, after this winter, August will be SOOO needed. :)

Anyone interested in having some tshirts done? I did these last year for the cruise I never took (http://rosebudsduds.com/Cruise%20Apparel.html), and I can do something similar for us. We need a catchy name. We could use the title I did for the thread "Cruise-O-Maniacs" or ???

[mandymouse]

:wave:

[DisneyWhirled]

Yes!! We would love to do a Fish Extender exchange! Count us in!!

T-shirts sound cool, too. I was actually planning on making some for my family as well.


We could do something funny like....Watch out Hurricane Season...the Cruise-O-Maniacs are cruising the Wonder and we are a force to be reckoned with!!! He He He

[mandymouse]

:wave:

[Coach Rick]

Yes!! We would love to do a Fish Extender exchange! Count us in!!

T-shirts sound cool, too. I was actually planning on making some for my family as well.


We could do something funny like....Watch out Hurricane Season...the Cruise-O-Maniacs are cruising the Wonder and we are a force to be reckoned with!!! He He He

Do we really want to tempt Mother Nature? :scared1: :lmao: Sounds good, anyone else have any ideas? Makes for a neat group picture at the onboard meet.

[Coach Rick]

Got our planning packets this past weekend. Realized I can start making my Palo ressies 2 weeks from this coming Monday! :thumbsup2

I will be doing that, personal watercraft, and most likely a spa treatment of some sort!

Ok, now I am officially getting excited!:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:woohoo::woo hoo::woohoo:

[mandymouse]

We could do something funny like....Watch out Hurricane Season...the Cruise-O-Maniacs are cruising the Wonder and we are a force to be reckoned with!!! He He He

LOL, I like the sound of that. But I will be honest with you, I can't see us wearing matching t-shirts (the kids would be horrified even if we did it just as a family :rotfl2::rotfl2:). It would be great to have some pins, a door magnet or other souvenirs though

Got our planning packets this past weekend. Realized I can start making my Palo ressies 2 weeks from this coming Monday! :thumbsup2

I will be doing that, personal watercraft, and most likely a spa treatment of some sort!

Ok, now I am officially getting excited!:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:woohoo::woo hoo::woohoo:

Our packet came at the weekend too. How lucky that you can make your reservations so early. I've got to wait till May 18th to make Palo dinner and Brunch ressies (fingers crossed). We won't be booking any other activities though :)

[Coach Rick]

Our packet came at the weekend too. How lucky that you can make your reservations so early. I've got to wait till May 18th to make Palo dinner and Brunch ressies (fingers crossed). We won't be booking any other activities though :)

Luck? Nope, just paid a TON of $$ for that privledge. :scared1::scared1::headache::scared1::scared1:

Well I guess the extra space in a suite will be nice too...:laughing:

[mandymouse]

:yay::yay: Woohoo !! It's 4 months till our Cruise :yay::yay:

[Coach Rick]

I'll join you in the "HAPPY DANCE"!:woohoo::woohoo::yay::woohoo::woohoo:

[magchavez]

I'm in for the fish extenders. Although, I'm still not exactly sure what they're all about.

After the 18 inches of snow we had here yesterday I'm ready for some warm weather. August can't come fast enough!!!!:banana::cheer2:

[mandymouse]

After the 18 inches of snow we had here yesterday I'm ready for some warm weather. August can't come fast enough!!!!:banana::cheer2:

Maggie ~ I would be depressed if I was having to put up with snow in April, no wonder you're looking forward to a bit of sunshine - let's hope August comes round quickly

It has been lovely over here over the last couple of days, and it's going to stay nice till Saturday. So I've been out in the garden and making a start on my tan :thumbsup2

I hope everyone is keeping well :)

[mvlimmex]

Hi Everyone,

We will be joining you on this cruise. It will be me Vicki, DH Marty, DD Adriane 11, DS Zach 6, DD Stephanie 5 and DS Isaac 2. We are excited to be going on this cruise! :thumbsup2 This will be our 7th cruise--all on the Wonder:)! We also are interested in a fish extender exchange. It's a lot of fun! We look forward to getting to know all of you over the next few months!:goodvibes

Vicki

[mandymouse]

Welcome aboard Vicki, I'm Mandy, and I'll be travelling with my hubby and 2 teenage girls. I look forward to getting to know you too :)

[mvlimmex]

Hi :wave: and thanks for the welcome Mandy!

This cruise is coming up fast and we are excited!:yay:Hard to believe that in a couple of weeks we can make reservations for Palos brunch and the kid's clubs. :thumbsup2 We are going to be going to Fort Wilderness for a couple days before the cruise too.

I look forward to talking to you soon!

Vicki

[Coach Rick]

Welcome to the Cruise-O-Maniacs Vicki... Getting down to it...almost time for the double digit dance to commence!

[DisneyWhirled]

Welcome, Vicki and family!!

My name is Karen and I am travelling with my DH John, DS10 & DD7.

[SSR Lover]

Hello -

We are also sailing on this cruise. I'm Julianne, along with my husband Doug and sons Jake (8) and Jason (6). This is our first Disney cruise and a first cruise for the kids. We are very excited!

[DisneyWhirled]

Hello -

We are also sailing on this cruise. I'm Julianne, along with my husband Doug and sons Jake (8) and Jason (6). This is our first Disney cruise and a first cruise for the kids. We are very excited!

Welcome, Julianne and family!! We are first time cruisers as well.

Sounds like we are going to have a great time!!

[DisneyWhirled]

I am a planner, so I am already thinking of FE fillings. In order to tally how many stuffers will be needed, I was thinking we could get a list going of those participating.

It would be my pleasure to keep the list organized and updated, if everyone is okay with that?

[Coach Rick]

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:WooHoo...got my Palo Brunch booked, and my Eco Personal Watercraft, and the Kayak thing for my 15 yo, and The Wild Side adventure for my 24 yo. Not it feels official! :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[mvlimmex]

I am a planner, so I am already thinking of FE fillings. In order to tally how many stuffers will be needed, I was thinking we could get a list going of those participating.

It would be my pleasure to keep the list organized and updated, if everyone is okay with that?

Hi,

Thanks for the welcome everyone and also welcome to SSR lover. We are getting so excited for this cruise.

Coach Rick, I am so glad that you got your Palo Brunch and other reservations. We are hoping to get Palos for brunch too when we can book in a couple of weeks.
Also, I noticed on your first posting that you were putting down room numbers and dinner times. We are late dining and have connecting rooms 2075 and 2077.

Disney whirled- We would love to do the fish extender exchange. Thanks for volunteering to organize it! We are in connecting rooms 2075 and 2077. The kids will probably have their fish extender up in room 2075, while my husband will be in 2077. Let me know if you need any more info for this or if need help in anyway.

Thanks,
Vicki

[Coach Rick]

Now I am excited. I just wrote to the tour guide (taxi) I had last time I went. He will be waiting for us. In my opinion, it's way better to use a local to do a tour. This guy was absolutely fantastic. So much so that we have exchaged several emails in the two years since I met him. His wife is now doing tours also. Family business.:thumbsup2

[mvlimmex]

Now I am excited. I just wrote to the tour guide (taxi) I had last time I went. He will be waiting for us. In my opinion, it's way better to use a local to do a tour. This guy was absolutely fantastic. So much so that we have exchaged several emails in the two years since I met him. His wife is now doing tours also. Family business.:thumbsup2

Yah!:cool1:I am glad that you were able to get your same tour guide that you had last time. :thumbsup2 Oh and our room numbers are actually 2075 and 2077. We are so excited for this cruise and I can't wait until Aug.!:banana:

Vicki

[magchavez]

100 days from today we arrive in Orlando!!! We'll spend the first 3 nights at CBR. I have to make my ADR's on the 15th. Then comes the 75 day mark for DCL!!! We're getting there!

[SSR Lover]

I am a planner, so I am already thinking of FE fillings. In order to tally how many stuffers will be needed, I was thinking we could get a list going of those participating.

It would be my pleasure to keep the list organized and updated, if everyone is okay with that?

I am interested in doing the fish extenders - I just need to figure out how to make one! We are in stateroom #2628 - a category 9.

[Coach Rick]

Yah!:cool1:I am glad that you were able to get your same tour guide that you had last time. :thumbsup2 Oh and our room numbers are actually 2075 and 2077. We are so excited for this cruise and I can't wait until Aug.!:banana:

Vicki

OOOOPPPPS...Sorry, I was moving you up near us....All fixed..

Just noticed that I am 97 days away from our stay at Tree House Villas. We will be there for 4 days before the cruise. Yippeee...Get to do the double digit dance now and once again in a couple of days for the cruise! :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::dance3::woohoo::woohoo::w oohoo:

[DisneyWhirled]

I am interested in doing the fish extenders - I just need to figure out how to make one! We are in stateroom #2628 - a category 9.

I'm cheating and ordering one online :)

[mvlimmex]

OOOOPPPPS...Sorry, I was moving you up near us....All fixed..

Just noticed that I am 97 days away from our stay at Tree House Villas. We will be there for 4 days before the cruise. Yippeee...Get to do the double digit dance now and once again in a couple of days for the cruise! :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::dance3::woohoo::woohoo::w oohoo:

Hey Coack Rick--Thanks for making the changes for us:)

We are camping at Fort Wilderness before the cruise, so we are excited about that!:cool1:

Vicki

[mvlimmex]

[QUOTE=DisneyWhirled;31709148]I'm cheating and ordering one online :)[/QUOT

We ordered 2 online last year for our last Dec. cruise and they turned out grreat! They were about $30 each and it was much easier than trying to do one myself.:)

Vicki

[mandymouse]

:banana::banana:Woohoo !! It's our Double Digit Dance time:banana::banana:


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[Coach Rick]

:banana::banana:Woohoo !! It's our Double Digit Dance time:banana::banana:


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ALL RIGHT....Let's Get This Party Started.... :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::dance3::yay::yay::yay::wo ohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[Coach Rick]

Been going back and forth on renting a car or doing a limo... We are at Treehouse Villas prior so you almost HAVE to have a car there which would mean I would need to return it the night before the cruise. The cost for picking up the car at the airport and returning at the port is an additonal $60, which is still far below doing a limo or bus... God planning is so much fun, but SOOOO TAXING ....:lmao:

[Coach Rick]

Julianne, geesh, you snuck right by me...Welcome aboard ye matties..Pull up a crate, and a pint, and watch for those scallywags...pirate:

[DisneyWhirled]

Been going back and forth on renting a car or doing a limo... We are at Treehouse Villas prior so you almost HAVE to have a car there which would mean I would need to return it the night before the cruise. The cost for picking up the car at the airport and returning at the port is an additonal $60, which is still far below doing a limo or bus... God planning is so much fun, but SOOOO TAXING ....:lmao:


Is it any less to take ME from the airport to WDW, then rent a car on property and return to the port?

[DisneyWhirled]

all right....let's get this party started.... :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::dance3::yay::yay::yay::wo ohoo::woohoo::woohoo:



yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mandymouse]

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Happy Mother's Day Everyone

I hope you all have a lovely day

[DisneyWhirled]

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Happy Mother's Day Everyone

I hope you all have a lovely day

Thank you!! I hope yours was wonderful, too!

[mvlimmex]

Bumping us up to the first page. :thumbsup2 I hope everyone is doing well! :goodvibes

I can't wait to get this party started :cool1:Almost 3 months to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Vicki

[mvlimmex]

Good Morning Everyone!

Well I paid this cruise in full the other day, so now I am ready to book my Palo and Flounder's reservations on Sunday at 11pm.:thumbsup2 We are going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks--so we are looking forward to that once the kids get out of school. I hope everyone is doing well. :goodvibes

Vicki

[mandymouse]

Good Morning Everyone!

Well I paid this cruise in full the other day, so now I am ready to book my Palo and Flounder's reservations on Sunday at 11pm.:thumbsup2 We are going to Disneyland in a couple of weeks--so we are looking forward to that once the kids get out of school. I hope everyone is doing well. :goodvibes

Vicki

Hi Vicki

I paid our Cruise off this morning too :banana::banana: I have to get up at 5am on Monday morning to make my Palo reservations :eek:

:wizard:Good Luck everyone in getting all the reservations you want on the 18th :wizard:

Have a great weekend guys :)

[Coach Rick]

Gee, I should of linked all your reservations to mine, then I could have booked your palo from my reservation. :thumbsup2

[mandymouse]

:banana::banana:Woohoo !! I had to get up for 5am this morning, and I got Palo Brunch and Dinner ressies :banana::banana:

I hope you all got the reservations you were after :)

[mvlimmex]

:cool1:I am so glad that you got your Palo brunch and dinner reservations Mandy:thumbsup2 I bet you are tired having to get up at 5 am :) I made our reservations for Palo brunch, as well as Flounders for Isaac and was able to get the times we wanted. I am pretty tired this morning since I ended up not getting to bed until after midnight and then having to get up early to get the kids ready for school. Oh well...it was worth it!:goodvibes I definitely do not want to miss Palo's brunch!

Vicki

[DisneyWhirled]

Hi everyone!!! Just checking in! Can I say...."BOY DO I NEED THIS VACATION!!!!!"

I cannot wait to get away and meet all of you! Also excited for our family's very first cruise!!

We booked the REAS package, so my booking window opened earlier than the 75 day mark (I think that in itself made the package worth it, since we are 1st time cruisers and I was stressing out). I booked PALO dinner and Blue Island Dolphin Encounter for all of us in Nassau, plus parasailing for DH at CC.

I am working on a sheet with all the FE info for those participating. If you haven't told me already, please PM me with your room/name info if you'd like to participate!!

Less than 90 days!!!

[mandymouse]

I'm so pleased that everyone has been able to make some reservations :thumbsup2 I can't wait to be sipping cocktails on Deck 9 in 90 days time :banana::banana:

I am working on a sheet with all the FE info for those participating. If you haven't told me already, please PM me with your room/name info if you'd like to participate!!

Less than 90 days!!!

Yes, we would like to take part in the FE exchange too. I'll send you a PM now ~ Thanks for organising this Karen :)

[mvlimmex]

Disneywhirled--

I will send you my PM now for the Fish Extender game. I can't wait for this cruise either!!!!:cool1:Thanks again for organizing the Fish Extender game for us!:goodvibes

Vicki

[DisneyWhirled]

Hello Fellow Cruisers!

Here is the information that I have gathered for the FE's. If you would like to be added, please PM me so that I can update our list.


DisneyWhirled-John, Karen, DS(10), DD(7)-----------Room#7010
Mvlimmex-Vicki, DH, Kids DD(11), DS(6), DD(5), DS(2)------ Room#'s2075-Kids & 2077
SSR Lover-Jake(8), Jason(6), Doug, Julianne---------Room#2628
Mandy Mouse-Mandy, Paul, Kerry(18) Becky(16)-----Room# 6606
Magchavez-Maggie, DH(Brian), William (7), Christine (6)---Room# 2116

[mandymouse]

Thanks for sorting out the FE Exchange list Karen, I bought a few things for it this morning :)

[magchavez]

Karen, I just PM'd you. We're in for the fish extenders! I made my ADR's for the parks last week, now I feel like we're getting there!

Maggie, dh (Brian), William (7), Christine (6)

[DisneyWhirled]

Hello everyone!! Here is an updated list of FE particpants. Have fun planning, everyone!!

DisneyWhirled-John, Karen, DS(10), DD(7)-----------Room#7010
Mvlimmex-Vicki, DH, Kids DD(11), DS(6), DD(5), DS(2)---Room#'s 2075-Kids & 2077
SSR Lover-Doug, Julianne, Jake(8), Jason(6)---------Room#2628
Mandy Mouse-Mandy, Paul, Kerry(18) Becky(16)-----Room#6606
Magchavez-Maggie, DH(Brian), William (7), Christine (6)---Room#2116

[mandymouse]

Thanks for the updated list Karen. I had fun choosing a few more things today. I've made a list, and I've got a good idea what I want to buy everyone :)

I hope everyone is having a nice day

[mandymouse]

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Woohoo !!!!

[DisneyWhirled]

How exciting!!!! It is getting SOOOO close!!! Yippee!!!

[mandymouse]

I've nearly bought all my FE gifts :) Is anyone else hoping to join in ?

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[magchavez]

You guys are making me feel like I'm falling behind, I haven't done any fish extender shopping yet. I better get busy! I need to keep up! I do have a FE question for you all.. Do you give gifts to everyone on our list every day, or just once sometime on the cruise? This is all new to me. Any suggestions?

thanks

Maggie

[mandymouse]

You guys are making me feel like I'm falling behind, I haven't done any fish extender shopping yet. I better get busy! I need to keep up! I do have a FE question for you all.. Do you give gifts to everyone on our list every day, or just once sometime on the cruise? This is all new to me. Any suggestions?

thanks

Maggie

Hi Maggie

We will be giving a gift to everyone on the list just the once during our Cruise, and it'll be before Pirate Night as the boys gifts are Pirate based pirate:

Have fun shopping :)

[DisneyWhirled]

Once during the cruise sounds good to us, too.

Maggie-don't feel bad, I've just started gathering stuff myself! Mandy inspired me to start shopping.

As we were getting some things tonight, my 10 year old asks, "So, what is a FE?" I explain it to him and so he says, "Cool!! That means we will get stuff also??!!" He was so happy!

[mvlimmex]

Hi,

We haven't picked up our FE gifts yet either, but I hope to get started on them soon. Once during the cruise sounds good to us too. We are heading out in our camper to Disneyland tomorrow, as well as camping in Utah, so I hope to maybe pick up a few things for the FE gifts while we are at DL. My oldest just "graduated" from 5th grade today, which is hard to believe. It feels like just the other day that she was in Kindergarten :)

Have a great weekend everyone!

Vicki

[SSR Lover]

I was planning on once during the cruise as well. I guess I need to get shopping too! I'm getting more excited now - I was finally able to book the kids clubs and my husband's fishing excursion today! I ordered the boys these really cute Micky Hawaiian shirts that are supposed to be delivered today. Can you tell I'm already planning our wardrobe?

[magchavez]

I reserved the kids club and our excursion today too. There's a Disney warehouse store that's here in Denver til 7/5. We went yesterday and got a couple of things for Pirate Night. We're getting very excited.

[mandymouse]

:wave: Hey everyone, it's great to see that you have been able to book the kids clubs. I'm starting to get very excited. I bought another couple of FE things today, and I've only got a few more things to get now

Are there any lurkers out there ? Come and say 'hi', it would be great to get to know you

Is anyone else interested in joining in with the Fish Extender Exchange ? the more the merrier

Have a great day everyone :)

[Coach Rick]

Hey everyone. Don't know if this affects many of you, but when you purchased your cruise, if you were charged a fuel surcharge, it was going to be credited to your stateroom as an on-board credit, but West Texas Intermediate oil hit $70 yesterday, and $71 today. If it doesn't get below $70 by the close of market next Wednesday, June 17, that credit goes in the fuel tank! :sad2:

They are pirates I tell ya.. pirate: Plundering my cool drink loot pirate:pirate:

Anywho, planning moves on. Heard from my taxi friend on Nassau. He'll be waiting for us on the dock. Anyone else looking for a nice tour of the island by an islander, let me know. My guides wife also owns a taxi and can take you where the real islanders go.

[mandymouse]

Anywho, planning moves on. Heard from my taxi friend on Nassau. He'll be waiting for us on the dock. Anyone else looking for a nice tour of the island by an islander, let me know. My guides wife also owns a taxi and can take you where the real islanders go.

Thanks for the info Rick. I would imagine hubby & I will only get off the ship to take a couple of photos, and then hopefully enjoy a quiet ship

Have a great weekend everyone :)

[mvlimmex]

Hi!

We just got back yesterday from a 12 day trip out West to California and Utah. We spent 3 days at Disneyland and we all had a lot of fun!

We are getting so excited for this cruise. 2 months from today, we will be on our way to Fort Wilderness before the cruise. I have a few things for the fish extender game, but have more shopping to do. It's fun to buy these little gifts for the cruise. :)

I hope everyone is doing well and has a good weekend too.

Vicki

[DisneyWhirled]

Hi!

We just got back yesterday from a 12 day trip out West to California and Utah. We spent 3 days at Disneyland and we all had a lot of fun!

We are getting so excited for this cruise. 2 months from today, we will be on our way to Fort Wilderness before the cruise. I have a few things for the fish extender game, but have more shopping to do. It's fun to buy these little gifts for the cruise. :)

I hope everyone is doing well and has a good weekend too.

Vicki

Sounds like you had a great time! Have a good weekend, too!

[mandymouse]

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.. or 9 Weeks Today !!!!

[mvlimmex]

WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!:banana::woohoo:

9 more weeks and we will be in the Bahamas! I can't wait!:goodvibes We will probably stay on the ship while we are in Nassau that day--but just being on the ship will be fun!

Have we ever decided on a meeting time for all of us on our first day? Are we planning on wearing a certain color or something else to be able to recognize each other? I am looking forward to meeting all of you.

Vicki

[mandymouse]

Have we ever decided on a meeting time for all of us on our first day? Are we planning on wearing a certain color or something else to be able to recognize each other? I am looking forward to meeting all of you.

Hey Vicki, I've been to two meets onboard, both were at 3pm, one was at the Goofy pool and one was at the Promenade Lounge ~ both were great, as it gave us enough time to have a quick cocktail and introduce ourselves before heading to the lifeboat drill at 4pm ~ anytime will be good for me ::yes::

[mvlimmex]

Hi Mandy,

3 pm sounds like it would be a great time to meet! Plenty of time before the drill and ship sails off. Both places would be fine with me too. Do you or anyone else have a preference. I know one time we tried having a meet at the sailaway party and it just didn't work out very well since it was so crowded.

Hopefully the weather will be good and we won't have to worry about hurricanes or tropical storms. We were in DW last Aug. and were there in the middle of Tropical Storm Faye---the only nice thing was that the parks weren't too crowded.

Vicki

[DisneyWhirled]

3pm at the Goofy pool before the drill would sound good to me!!

[mandymouse]

Hopefully the weather will be good and we won't have to worry about hurricanes or tropical storms. We were in DW last Aug. and were there in the middle of Tropical Storm Faye---the only nice thing was that the parks weren't too crowded.

We were there too Vicki, I've never seen rain like it. Thankfully we got on the Disney Wonder the Sunday after it moved away from Florida, and the last week of our vacation was glorious sunshine

:wizard:Fingers crossed for lovely weather this Summer too :wizard:

[Coach Rick]

I think the Promenade lounge is the better choice. Of course I am in hopes of weather being perfect, but if it's not, then inside would be better.

For us the cruise that never happened last August I had made available t-shirts for my cruise-mates. I can do the same if there is interest here. Here is a link to what I did for last year: http://rosebudsduds.com/Cruise%20Apparel.html

[mandymouse]

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.. or 2 Months Today !!!!

[Keever]

Our family will be aboard, August 16th.
Our group is dad (also a hockey coach) (47), mom (49), son J (13),
son D (11). All first time cruisers.

[Keever]

Our family will be aboard, August 16th.
Our group is dad (also a hockey coach) (47):cool1:, mom (49):cheer2:, son J (13):cool2:,
son D (11):lmao:. All first time cruisers.

[mvlimmex]

Welcome:welcome:Keever!!!
Nice to have you aboard--this cruise is getting ever so much closer. :thumbsup2 I am okay with meeting at either spot on the cruise our first day at 3 pm. Hopefully the weather will be nice, but I guess you never know.

Coach Rick--I like the t-shirts that you had for last year--it is too bad that that cruise didn't work out for all of you. Hopefully this cruise will be a good one for you and your family.

It is suppose to be a hot one here in Wisconsin tomorrow. Our first day over 90 (94) and were suppose to have a heat index near 100. Whew!:faint:


Have a good night everyone!

Vicki