6/13/2009 Western on Magic

[djd7292]

Not only am I a Mouseketeer now BUT I had the #2000 post!!!

Do I get extra pirate:? :rotfl::lmao::cool1::banana::dance3::cheer2::love: :woohoo::yay::lovestruc:thumbsup2:rotfl2:

[Texas Disney Fan]

Not only am I a Mouseketeer now BUT I had the #2000 post!!!

Do I get extra pirate:? :rotfl::lmao::cool1::banana::dance3::cheer2::love: :woohoo::yay::lovestruc:thumbsup2:rotfl2:

ARRRRGGGGHHHHH..... I was sooo close. :rotfl::rotfl2::worship::lmao:

[triplefigs]

Stephanie, your designs are marvelous! I love them. It'll be easy to find my doors, cause they're gonna look just like yours!;)

[triplefigs]

We are either going to do Nachi Cocom or Paradise Beach....I still can't decide! :confused3I have heard REALLY good things about Nachi Cocum. If we hadn't done the dolphins, we were definitely booking that.

[triplefigs]

This is my absolute fave. Can you make it 200 pixels? Also, can you post the b'day one blank for my trio? Will you personalize these with our names?

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa206/schwetje/Disney%20Signs/CruiseLogo-1.png

[Brooklyn]

This is my absolute fave. Can you make it 200 pixels? Also, can you post the b'day one blank for my trio? Will you personalize these with our names?

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa206/schwetje/Disney%20Signs/CruiseLogo-1.png

@ 200

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa206/schwetje/Disney%20Signs/CruiseLogo-2.png

Blank Birthday...If you need me to personalize them let me know, I would be happy to. If not, happy designing! :thumbsup2

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa206/schwetje/Disney%20Signs/BirthdayBlank.png

[Brooklyn]

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa206/schwetje/Disney%20Signs/LuggageTags.png

[triplefigs]

Stephanie, I sent you a PM. If you would personalize them, that would be great. But if you are too busy, then I can with my PhotoImpact program. I'll PM you our names just in case. Thanks! BTW, that new pirate one looks amazing in my siggie.

[Disney Fans]

Thanks, y'all, for the well wishes for Rees and our anniversary. Guess it'll be 14 years in around an hour. It's been a FABULOUS 14 years (20 since we started dating). I am a very luck wife and mom. :love::cloud9:

Hey!!
My DH and I are having our 15 year Anniversary tomorrow!! and together for 20 years!! :thumbsup2

[Disney Fans]

We got some not-so-good-but-could-be worse news today. DH will "temporarily" be laid off from April 10th thru June 1st.

They will pay his insurance and he will be eligible for unemployment benefits but that is no where near his normal pay.

Ugh!! Of course we went and applied for our passports yesterday plus today was the 1st day we have to pay a penalty if we cancel.

I think we are going to try and hold on to it as long as we can to see how things go. If it's truely only until June 1st, we should be ok.

This sucks.:sad2:

Sorry to here this !!:grouphug:

[Disney Fans]

Originally Posted by triplefigs
Brag alert: my DS, Rees, was just given the Rising Star award for 2nd grade for his school. He will be honored at a luncheon. This is a HUGE deal because of all that Rees has been through. He has a host of very serious medical issues, and has been in and out of hospitals for months at a time his entire life (last one was Sept-Nov 2007). He missed 6 months of 1st grade, and has completely caught back up. He also has neuro issues from being a Preemie and school can be tough. He has struggled and fought his entire life and is always happy and upbeat. I haven't quit crying since I opened the letter. I am so proud of my little man! Can't wait for y'all to meet him. He is the most fun, happy, smiling, Disney loving kid!

That is so wonderful. I know you are very proud. :dance3::cheer2:

Ditto!!

[triplefigs]

Hey!!
My DH and I are having our 15 year Anniversary tomorrow!! and together for 20 years!! :thumbsup2
Happy Anniversary! :love:You're just a year ahead of us. We had a nice, quiet day at home together today. It was very relaxing.

[Disney Fans]

Happy Anniversary! :love:You're just a year ahead of us. We had a nice, quiet day at home together today. It was very relaxing.

Understand that.LOL
Are big day is kind of like yours. Trying to sneak a movie in (maybe) and quick bit to eat before I have to go to school and do Weekly folders for 2 classes.Then kids home, etc. and most likely eat out dinner with the kids.LOL What a way to spend your 15th Ann. day.:rotfl:

[Disney Fans]

Happy Anniversary! :love:You're just a year ahead of us. We had a nice, quiet day at home together today. It was very relaxing.

Oh and a Big Happy Happy :lovestruc Anniversary to you all also!!!!
On the ship we need to meet up and have drinks and cheer each another a late Happy Anniversary cheer together!!:dance3:

[Disney Fans]

WELCOME! I am a single parent also of a 14 DS.

I was in a very very abusive marriage but finally had the courage to escape when my son was 6 months old. Therefore my ex has not seen my son since the day I left with him. I also am truely a single parent and I don't get a penny from him. Due to all the abuse, photos, police reports, death threats and attempts the Judge terminated my ex's parental rights therefore causine me to give up any financial support. It is very hard financially. We are basically in hiding - he can't know where will live, work, school...but it is much better than worrying each day or having to wonder if he'll bring him home from a visitation or what he would do to him while he had him...

It is very hard my DS has never seen his father but he knows everything and why the situation is why it is...I have never hidden anything from my DS and we are sooo close, I don't know what I would do without him!

Bless you hearts!! We are so glad you are going and have lots of fun!!

[Disney Fans]

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa206/schwetje/Disney%20Signs/DISNEMOSIGN.png

OMG!!! My youngest LOVES Sea Turtles and is going to flip when he sees this!!

[Disney Fans]

[QUOTE=Andrea_loves_Disney;31126970]Hello all! :wave2:
Welcome!
We have a 9 year old boy and a 6 year old boy!

[Disney Fans]

Ok, it has taken me over 45 min. to just read and catch up with just 5 pages of our dis thread today!!:scared1: I hope I didn't miss anything else TODAY!!
Today people that was just today that I got caught up on.:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::lmao::lmao: Whats going to happen if it is a day and a hafe I need to get caught up on or OH no 2 days!!:laughing:

[Paula13]

Wow, missed reading last night & had some catching up to do! :)

:welcome:

Stephanie, love your designs! :) I borrowed some :)

Our DD will be 14 on Sept 1st, she is going to try & go to the stack. We read on Disney's site the age starts at 13 (when we first booked), which we have learned from dis-board has changed. Needless to say she was bummed, will have to see how it goes.

[triplefigs]

Morning! Headed back to bed as I work tonight and Sat (off Friday). Today is the kids last day until April 13. We are headed to Chattanooga, TN on Mon-Wed and staying at the Chattanooga Choo Choo (think song) in one of their original train cars. It was a real train station from 1908-1970. They've preserved the station and trains and turned it into a hotel. We will go to Lookout Mtn to see Rock City, ride the Incline Railway, and Ruby Falls. We may go to the aquarium or just let the kids swim in the indoor pool (supposed to be in the upper 40's/low 50's- boo!).
http://www.choochoo.com/ (http://www.choochoo.com/)
http://www.rubyfalls.com/ (http://www.rubyfalls.com/)
http://www.seerockcity.com/Flash/index.htm (http://www.seerockcity.com/Flash/index.htm)
http://www.ridetheincline.com/ (http://www.ridetheincline.com/)


Pray please that Sat night at 12am that AT&T does NOT strike. If they do, DH flies out Sunday back to Oklahoma City to work indefinitely until the strike ends. He'd miss this trip, Easter, and it would be a major pain. My in-laws will come to help out (thank goodness they can), so I can work.


Have a great day!

[triplefigs]

Great discount rates ($129) at Swan/Dolphin for summer. Might help someone here.

http://www.swandolphin.com/rates/

[triplefigs]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y128/triplefigs/What%20Happens%20in%20Disney/WhatHappensatSeaMagic.jpg?t=1238675789

[nikkistevej]

Morning! Headed back to bed as I work tonight and Sat (off Friday). Today is the kids last day until April 13. We are headed to Chattanooga, TN on Mon-Wed and staying at the Chattanooga Choo Choo (think song) in one of their original train cars. It was a real train station from 1908-1970. They've preserved the station and trains and turned it into a hotel. We will go to Lookout Mtn to see Rock City, ride the Incline Railway, and Ruby Falls. We may go to the aquarium or just let the kids swim in the indoor pool (supposed to be in the upper 40's/low 50's- boo!).
http://www.choochoo.com/ (http://www.choochoo.com/)
http://www.rubyfalls.com/ (http://www.rubyfalls.com/)
http://www.seerockcity.com/Flash/index.htm (http://www.seerockcity.com/Flash/index.htm)
http://www.ridetheincline.com/ (http://www.ridetheincline.com/)


Pray please that Sat night at 12am that AT&T does NOT strike. If they do, DH flies out Sunday back to Oklahoma City to work indefinitely until the strike ends. He'd miss this trip, Easter, and it would be a major pain. My in-laws will come to help out (thank goodness they can), so I can work.


Have a great day!

We will be praying!!
We went to Chattanooga when I was a kid to some of those places. My family lives in Tennessee- so we always visited.

[Texas Disney Fan]

Ok, it has taken me over 45 min. to just read and catch up with just 5 pages of our dis thread today!!:scared1: I hope I didn't miss anything else TODAY!!
Today people that was just today that I got caught up on.:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::lmao::lmao: Whats going to happen if it is a day and a hafe I need to get caught up on or OH no 2 days!!:laughing:

I know. I am about to be out of pocket for 1 week.. I will have lots of catching up to do. :surfweb: I may need to take an extra day off of work just for Dis. :lmao::rotfl2::rotfl::cloud9:

[Texas Disney Fan]

Morning! Headed back to bed as I work tonight and Sat (off Friday). Today is the kids last day until April 13. We are headed to Chattanooga, TN on Mon-Wed and staying at the Chattanooga Choo Choo (think song) in one of their original train cars. It was a real train station from 1908-1970. They've preserved the station and trains and turned it into a hotel. We will go to Lookout Mtn to see Rock City, ride the Incline Railway, and Ruby Falls. We may go to the aquarium or just let the kids swim in the indoor pool (supposed to be in the upper 40's/low 50's- boo!).
http://www.choochoo.com/ (http://www.choochoo.com/)
http://www.rubyfalls.com/ (http://www.rubyfalls.com/)
http://www.seerockcity.com/Flash/index.htm (http://www.seerockcity.com/Flash/index.htm)
http://www.ridetheincline.com/ (http://www.ridetheincline.com/)


Pray please that Sat night at 12am that AT&T does NOT strike. If they do, DH flies out Sunday back to Oklahoma City to work indefinitely until the strike ends. He'd miss this trip, Easter, and it would be a major pain. My in-laws will come to help out (thank goodness they can), so I can work.


Have a great day!

That sounds like a great trip. :cloud9:

We will be praying for you. We have an AT&T office here. About a year and a half ago, this location had a pretty sizeable layoff. I was able to pick up one of the ladies schedule to be layoff for my office here at the Courthouse. So our area has been following the current contract talks. Hope it all works out.

[BethA]

would this be a strike for AT&T countrywide?

[Brooklyn]

Great discount rates ($129) at Swan/Dolphin for summer. Might help someone here.

http://www.swandolphin.com/rates/

If you book directly through Swan and Dolphin at any of their rates, ie $129 you then have to pay a $10 a night Resort Fee and tax. The $110 rate through DCL is all inclusive! :banana: I did not think it was that way at first but when we added the first 2 nights all that was added to the total of our cruise was $220. :banana::banana::banana::banana:

[triplefigs]

would this be a strike for AT&T countrywide?Yes, nationwide. It is the AT&T union. All management employees have received training on-site (he was gone for 10 days) on how to do the Union jobs so the company won't shut down. They will leave immediately and work 12 hour shifts 7 days a week until the strike ends. My DH will be going to Oklahoma City to do customer service for accts that are suspended if they strike.

[triplefigs]

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l53/snoopymccollough/Blanks/DVCBeachBlanketsBlank.jpg

Any way to add a Daisy blanket or something Daisy? I'd love this with our names on it! But I'd be left off... :sad1:

[triplefigs]

If you book directly through Swan and Dolphin at any of their rates, ie $129 you then have to pay a $10 a night Resort Fee and tax. The $110 rate through DCL is all inclusive! :banana: I did not think it was that way at first but when we added the first 2 nights all that was added to the total of our cruise was $220. :banana::banana::banana::banana:Is your $110 for military only? The $129 would be a great rate for non-military, even with the fees.

[triplefigs]

Ok, night all! If I don't get off this computer, I'll be dead tonight!

[BethA]

Brooklyn- have you stayed at Shades of Green?

[pclaire]

WELCOME! I am a single parent also of a 14 DS.

I was in a very very abusive marriage but finally had the courage to escape when my son was 6 months old. Therefore my ex has not seen my son since the day I left with him. I also am truely a single parent and I don't get a penny from him. Due to all the abuse, photos, police reports, death threats and attempts the Judge terminated my ex's parental rights therefore causine me to give up any financial support. It is very hard financially. We are basically in hiding - he can't know where will live, work, school...but it is much better than worrying each day or having to wonder if he'll bring him home from a visitation or what he would do to him while he had him...

It is very hard my DS has never seen his father but he knows everything and why the situation is why it is...I have never hidden anything from my DS and we are sooo close, I don't know what I would do without him!

Diane, I'm so sorry for what you had to go through, and really admire your courage. i left my marriage due to abuse as well, although it was no where near as bad as what you went through. I remember the time i was sitting in court waiting for my ex's case to be called, and feeling like i would throw up, I was so scared. Mind you, I am a trial lawyer- I am in courtrooms all the time. I understand the system and can get all the legal help i need. What I realized is that if I'm this scared, how can the average woman who doesn't understand the system and isn't comfortable speaking in court ever get through this? My ex now has joint custody (as long as he stays in therapy and takes meds), but I still worry a lot. My dd adores him, but at some level doesn't really trust him, if that makes any sense. I wonder how this will affect her relationships in the future, which will be made even harder because she has ADHD and anxiety. As moms, we can never stop worrying, and when kids succeed at anything, its such a victory!!! so congrats to all the proud parents on this board!

[Brooklyn]

Is your $110 for military only? The $129 would be a great rate for non-military, even with the fees.

No it is for anyone on DCL. They are pre and post that can be added for anyone. Swan and Dolphin were offering military but they started at $129 and we could only find dates at $149 and $169 a plus taxes and resort fee. :thumbsup2

Brooklyn- have you stayed at Shades of Green?

No, it would cost us too much and not enough benifits. Have you ever stayed there. People seem to like it. It reminds me too much of a regular hotel you would find anywhere. I don't know though, it might be really nice and I might be missing out! lol

[Brooklyn]

Here is a blank sign if anyone wants this one....

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa206/schwetje/Disney%20Signs/BirhtdayPic-2.jpg

[Paula13]

If you book directly through Swan and Dolphin at any of their rates, ie $129 you then have to pay a $10 a night Resort Fee and tax. The $110 rate through DCL is all inclusive! :banana: I did not think it was that way at first but when we added the first 2 nights all that was added to the total of our cruise was $220. :banana::banana::banana::banana:

All inclusive, meaning your food & drinks?

[Brooklyn]

All inclusive, meaning your food & drinks?

No I wish! I just meant taxes and per night resort fee.

[BethA]

We stayed there before it was renovated-but had an amazing price. It was nice, but not Disney. We are staying at AKL using DVC points.

Here is a blank sign if anyone wants this one....

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa206/schwetje/Disney%20Signs/BirhtdayPic-2.jpg

[Paula13]

No I wish! I just meant taxes and per night resort fee.

Oh! You had me excited there for a minute :) Does the DCL bus (transfer) pick you up there?

[Brooklyn]

Oh! You had me excited there for a minute :) Does the DCL bus (transfer) pick you up there?

Yes

[SUZCRUISE]

Brooklyn, is the swan rate for 6 people? or are you getting 2 rooms?

[Brooklyn]

We stayed there before it was renovated-but had an amazing price. It was nice, but not Disney. We are staying at AKL using DVC points.

It would cost us $130 a night and I just don't think it is worth it. I would rather stay at a Disney resort or rent a house out in town. I am glad to know I am not missing anything! :thumbsup2

[Brooklyn]

Brooklyn, is the swan rate for 6 people? or are you getting 2 rooms?

The rooms only sleep 4 but I think you can get a roll away. There is only 4 of us so we are only getting one room. Grandma does not fly in till the morning of the cruise.

[Diane71969]

Today just keeps getting better for me... I have AAA & they offer a discount for POFQ!!! Jayde liked it so I guess we will be staying there. :banana::dance3::cheer2::woohoo::yay::cool1:

Btw Jayde's name is pronounced Jade; lots of people like to sound it out to Jay-Dee. I had to be unique ~ any need to get everything personalized.
YEAH! You will be staying at the same place as us! We will have to go shopping in DTD for sure now. Our flight arrives at 12:55 pm.

How much was your discount? My parents (same last name) have AAA wonder if I can use it to get there discount?

[Diane71969]

Cool. We are there as well.
We're there too!

[Diane71969]

It is about $200 a night. I think you have a better deal with the Swan and Dolphin. I am going to watch if they come out with any "room only" discounts on it in the next few weeks. If they do, I will let you know.
Let me know too - I am paying $269.00

[sinnika]

No it is for anyone on DCL. They are pre and post that can be added for anyone. Swan and Dolphin were offering military but they started at $129 and we could only find dates at $149 and $169 a plus taxes and resort fee. :thumbsup2



No, it would cost us too much and not enough benifits. Have you ever stayed there. People seem to like it. It reminds me too much of a regular hotel you would find anywhere. I don't know though, it might be really nice and I might be missing out! lol

We love staying at Shades of Green and have stayed there at least 7 or 8 times. :love:We pay the highest rate, currently $125 and there's no tax (my husband retired as an 0-5). They have the biggest rooms on property and they sleep 5. And we love the convenience to MK. Its a 5 min walk over to the Poly and you can catch the monorail from there. They even have the shady shuttle (little golf cart) to take you to the end of the golf course, so you don't even have to do that walk! When our kids were little and in the double stroller, we loved getting them packed up in the room, and never having to fold up the stroller! Strolled over to the poly and on to the monorail! And their breakfast buffet is $4.95 for kids and $8.95 for adults. You can have a huge breakfast, then you are good with a light lunch or early dinner in the parks. We always rent a car when we stay there so we can drive to the other parks. Military can get up to 3 rooms there, and when they are booked, you can get discounted rates at any of the other Disney resorts. We've stayed at the Wilderness Lodge for $135 a few years ago and our last visit, we got AKL for $225 a night over Thanksgiving 2008 by going thru Shades of Green. We always buy our discounted park tickets there too. This year, with the 40% discount for hotels for military, we are staying at the Wilderness cabins in Sept but now that they added the free dining plan, we are going to price it out to see if that might be more cost effective to pay the rack rate and get the free dining (we do all lunches and dinners in the parks or at resort restaurants). :goodvibes

[Paula13]

Yes

Sorry to be a pain, but would you happen to know how much it would cost to get to the hotel from the airport? Trying to figure out which why is cheaper! :)

[Andrea_loves_Disney]

Hello all!! :wave2: Sorry to change the subject..but....I have some questions!
I am getting my act together and I just figured out what a "fish extender" is... (great pictures on another thread!) and I think I would like to do this for my kids but I just wonder what kind of little gifts do you buy? Is it every day? Would I just be buying for 2 other kids? Forgive my ignorance but this is my first DC!!!! Thanks in advance for any and all info!!!:goodvibes

[Brooklyn]

If yoy are using dcl tranfers getting to the hotel to and from the airport is inlcuded in the same 69 it costs to go from the hotel to the port.

I hope that helps

Sorry to be a pain, but would you happen to know how much it would cost to get to the hotel from the airport? Trying to figure out which why is cheaper! :)

[Paula13]

If yoy are using dcl tranfers getting to the hotel to and from the airport is inlcuded in the same 69 it costs to go from the hotel to the port.

I hope that helps

Oh really? Wow, may have to consider that then. Thanks for you help! :)

[TammyAlphabet]

Boy you guys are chatty! LOL. With all the twins and triplets on this cruise, there are certainly going to be alot of double takes.

For all you single moms, I am a single mom too. My DH passed away last year and it is really tough. I have great kids but both have their problems unfortunately.

I have early dining and traveling with my kids and a friend of the family. If anyone wants to hook up and reserve the same table, just let me know. We can probably get the tA to take care of that.

[djd7292]

Pray please that Sat night at 12am that AT&T does NOT strike. If they do, DH flies out Sunday back to Oklahoma City to work indefinitely until the strike ends. He'd miss this trip, Easter, and it would be a major pain. My in-laws will come to help out (thank goodness they can), so I can work.


Have a great day!

My brother is an installer for AT&T... hope it doesn't come to a strike.

[djd7292]

Let me know too - I am paying $269.00

AAA discount is $175, Expedia/Orbitz, etc $195. Not sure what the total cost including taxes are but AAA was the least expensive.

[Diane71969]

Boy you guys are chatty! LOL. With all the twins and triplets on this cruise, there are certainly going to be alot of double takes.

For all you single moms, I am a single mom too. My DH passed away last year and it is really tough. I have great kids but both have their problems unfortunately.

I have early dining and traveling with my kids and a friend of the family. If anyone wants to hook up and reserve the same table, just let me know. We can probably get the tA to take care of that.
How old are your kids? We are on early dinner too

[Texas Disney Fan]

Hello all!! :wave2: Sorry to change the subject..but....I have some questions!
I am getting my act together and I just figured out what a "fish extender" is... (great pictures on another thread!) and I think I would like to do this for my kids but I just wonder what kind of little gifts do you buy? Is it every day? Would I just be buying for 2 other kids? Forgive my ignorance but this is my first DC!!!! Thanks in advance for any and all info!!!:goodvibes

I think everyone is planning on just doing it "once" during the cruise. It is pretty flexible. You could do one item per cabin, something per person, or each child. It can be homemade or anything. I have read people talking about doing things like candy, stickers, or other trinkets. Some people have given homemade fabric frames or highlighters. There are several threads. (do a search on FE gifts or homemade FE gifts)

Remember, do what you are comfortable with and it is about having fun.

Hope this helps. :)

[nikkistevej]

I think everyone is planning on just doing it "once" during the cruise. It is pretty flexible. You could do one item per cabin, something per person, or each child. It can be homemade or anything. I have read people talking about doing things like candy, stickers, or other trinkets. Some people have given homemade fabric frames or highlighters. There are several threads. (do a search on FE gifts or homemade FE gifts)

Remember, do what you are comfortable with and it is about having fun.

Hope this helps. :)

What she said!! LOL Also, to anyone that has done an FE exchange before- were you assigned a day or night to give out your gifts- or did you just give them out whenever?:goodvibes

[Brooklyn]

1st Cruise we just picked whatever day we wanted. Granted it was 14 nights and we had over 100 cabins!!!!!!!

Last cruise we had about 20 cabins and people picked the day they wanted.

Personally I would rather not be assigned a day but will be happy with way. I just think it is easier to have the flexability of doing it when you want or have time. This is coming from someone who is NOT flexable at all. I love to plan every detail!

I have done it both ways so either way works for me.

[nikkistevej]

1st Cruise we just picked whatever day we wanted. Granted it was 14 nights and we had over 100 cabins!!!!!!!

Last cruise we had about 20 cabins and people picked the day they wanted.

Personally I would rather not be assigned a day but will be happy with way. I just think it is easier to have the flexability of doing it when you want or have time. This is coming from someone who is NOT flexable at all. I love to plan every detail!

I have done it both ways so either way works for me.

I'm not gonna assign a day to do it, I think I'll just let people pass them out when they want. I hope that there will be gifts every night though- that would be nice for us to get something each night:banana::banana::banana:. I think we're gonna wind up with about 25 cabins, I do need to know from people with 2 cabins or more if they are doing FE's for both. I will be doing something for each cabin (if particpating) so I'll need a count. Thanks!!

[Andrea_loves_Disney]

HI Nikki!
Count me in for sure - 2 kids DD13 and DS9. Sounds like so much fun - my kids will love it. :lovestruc
Thanks!!

[Brooklyn]

We have 2 cabins, we will have 2 fish extenders and we plan on doing 2 different gifts on different nights.

Do we know if everyone will have a FE on their door??? Each time my biggest frustration is getting to a door with no decorations and no fish extender. Maybe everyone could place a magnet on their door...like a green mickey head with their name or a # on it so we know we r def in the right place

Also on our 100 plus cabin cruise someone had a dry erase board just for dis stuff...room # changes, dis meets, etc. I would be more then happy to keep it my door if we wanted to do something like that. Or Nikki that might be something that you would want to do. Either way, I do have extra dry erase boards.

Ok I am on my blabkberry and about to go blind! Lol. I hope what I am typing is making sense on this little screen!


I'm not gonna assign a day to do it, I think I'll just let people pass them out when they want. I hope that there will be gifts every night though- that would be nice for us to get something each night:banana::banana::banana:. I think we're gonna wind up with about 25 cabins, I do need to know from people with 2 cabins or more if they are doing FE's for both. I will be doing something for each cabin (if particpating) so I'll need a count. Thanks!!

[nikkistevej]

HI Nikki!
Count me in for sure - 2 kids DD13 and DS9. Sounds like so much fun - my kids will love it. :lovestruc
Thanks!!

I have you in!!:thumbsup2

[nikkistevej]

We have 2 cabins, we will have 2 fish extenders and we plan on doing 2 different gifts on different nights.

Do we know if everyone will have a FE on their door??? Each time my biggest frustration is getting to a door with no decorations and no fish extender. Maybe everyone could place a magnet on their door...like a green mickey head with their name or a # on it so we know we r def in the right place

Also on our 100 plus cabin cruise someone had a dry erase board just for dis stuff...room # changes, dis meets, etc. I would be more then happy to keep it my door if we wanted to do something like that. Or Nikki that might be something that you would want to do. Either way, I do have extra dry erase boards.

Ok I am on my blabkberry and about to go blind! Lol. I hope what I am typing is making sense on this little screen!

I hope everyone will have a FE- if they are in the exchange.:rotfl:Do you know someone who didn't have one that joined in the exchange? That is too funny.:rotfl::rotfl:I can just picture putting the gifts on the floor. :rotfl2::rotfl2:
Anyway, if you want to do the dry erase board- that sounds good!:thumbsup2 Do you put the dry erase board on the inside or outside of the cabin door? I think we got one last time for our DVC presentation- but where is it- I have no idea!! So I'll take one if you have it.:goodvibes

[nikkistevej]

OK the FE exchange is officially closed!! We have our last participant. Now you guys know this is my first time- so what next?:rotfl2:

[triplefigs]

I will let you know about 1 vs 2 FE when cabins are assigned. If we get next door or are upgraded to adjoining, we will have 1 FE. If our cabins are spread out or on different decks, then we will have 2 FE. If we go with 2 FE, then we will do gifts twice during the cruise. Was that confusing or did I make sense (no smartie pants comments!) ;)

[nikkistevej]

I will let you know about 1 vs 2 FE when cabins are assigned. If we get next door or are upgraded to adjoining, we will have 1 FE. If our cabins are spread out or on different decks, then we will have 2 FE. If we go with 2 FE, then we will do gifts twice during the cruise. Was that confusing or did I make sense (no smartie pants comments!) ;)

Nope I got it!!:thumbsup2
BTW- I like your new siggie- it looks really cute!!

[Andrea_loves_Disney]

Hi Denise! :wave2:
I told my DS Evan (almost 9) that your 3 would be in his group on the ship - he said COOL!!!!:cool1: He is looking forward to meeting them! I showed him your pictures too! Awesome! Can't wait!!! :goodvibes

[sinnika]

I'm not gonna assign a day to do it, I think I'll just let people pass them out when they want. I hope that there will be gifts every night though- that would be nice for us to get something each night:banana::banana::banana:. I think we're gonna wind up with about 25 cabins, I do need to know from people with 2 cabins or more if they are doing FE's for both. I will be doing something for each cabin (if particpating) so I'll need a count. Thanks!!

Hi Nikki,
Even though we have 2 cabins, we are only doing one FE. DSIS and DBIL who have the 2nd cabin don't even know what an FE is, much less that we are participating! :rotfl2: I've got to get over to a fabric store and get some fabric so we can have one made! Thanks to whoever posted the directions to making one! :thumbsup2

[nikkistevej]

Hi Nikki,
Even though we have 2 cabins, we are only doing one FE. DSIS and DBIL who have the 2nd cabin don't even know what an FE is, much less that we are participating! :rotfl2: I've got to get over to a fabric store and get some fabric so we can have one made! Thanks to whoever posted the directions to making one! :thumbsup2

OK- got it!!:thumbsup2

[triplefigs]

Nope I got it!!:thumbsup2
BTW- I like your new siggie- it looks really cute!!Thanks, cause I confused myself. :rolleyes1And seeing your signature makes me want to change mine again... :cool2:

[triplefigs]

Hi Denise! :wave2:
I told my DS Evan (almost 9) that your 3 would be in his group on the ship - he said COOL!!!!:cool1: He is looking forward to meeting them! I showed him your pictures too! Awesome! Can't wait!!! :goodvibesMy trio will be thrilled too! :thumbsup2

[nikkistevej]

Thanks, cause I confused myself. :rolleyes1And seeing your signature makes me want to change mine again... :cool2:

:rotfl2::rotfl2:

[BethA]

Paula, how many of you are there? We have a luxury van for 7 to the port and then to the airport for $230. If you have enough people that is cheaper.

Oh really? Wow, may have to consider that then. Thanks for you help! :)

[Paula13]

Paula, how many of you are there? We have a luxury van for 7 to the port and then to the airport for $230. If you have enough people that is cheaper.

There are 4 of us.. myself, DH, DD & DDF (dgts friend)

[Paula13]

Paula, how many of you are there? We have a luxury van for 7 to the port and then to the airport for $230. If you have enough people that is cheaper.

There are 4 of us.. myself, DH, DD & DDF (dgts friend) The transfer are costing $276

[sinnika]

Paula, how many of you are there? We have a luxury van for 7 to the port and then to the airport for $230. If you have enough people that is cheaper.

Beth, what company are you using? Right now we are doing 5 going down in a rental, and 7 coming back with a service. May book R/T van thru one of the companies. Priceless transportation is the least expensive so far, but I have not heard many reviews so maybe they are new?:confused3

[BethA]

We are using FL Tours. WE used them for the cruise in Dec and one other time and were pleased.

Paula-you could possibly go with a town car that might be less than the van.

Gratuity is not included in the price.

[Brooklyn]

I hope everyone will have a FE- if they are in the exchange.:rotfl:Do you know someone who didn't have one that joined in the exchange? That is too funny.:rotfl::rotfl:I can just picture putting the gifts on the floor. :rotfl2::rotfl2:
Anyway, if you want to do the dry erase board- that sounds good!:thumbsup2 Do you put the dry erase board on the inside or outside of the cabin door? I think we got one last time for our DVC presentation- but where is it- I have no idea!! So I'll take one if you have it.:goodvibes

I would just keep the dry erase board on sateroom 5513...It is really close to the stairs right outside the main theatre people can stop by and look before or after a show.

I got these amazing magnetic dry erase boards that were supposed to be $8.99 each from staples for $1.00 a piece! I was so thrilled! It is the way our family uses to communicate while on board! :thumbsup2


OK the FE exchange is officially closed!! We have our last participant. Now you guys know this is my first time- so what next?:rotfl2:

Here is the 1st page of what I made for our last cruise. As you can see..I LOVE spreadsheets! LOL I also included our breakdown of days but I think we are skipping that anyway for this one. :)

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa206/schwetje/Disney%20Signs/GiftsExample.png

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa206/schwetje/Disney%20Signs/Picture2.png

I will let you know about 1 vs 2 FE when cabins are assigned. If we get next door or are upgraded to adjoining, we will have 1 FE. If our cabins are spread out or on different decks, then we will have 2 FE. If we go with 2 FE, then we will do gifts twice during the cruise. Was that confusing or did I make sense (no smartie pants comments!) ;)

I think you have a 99.99% change that your rooms will be next to each other if not connecting.

[sinnika]

There are 4 of us.. myself, DH, DD & DDF (dgts friend) The transfer are costing $276

Hi Paula,
Priceless has a r/t airport to port to airport for $160 in a towncar, not including gratuities.
http://www.pricelesstransportation.com/ They also have vans that hold up to 10 people for $195 r/t. :goodvibes

[Paula13]

Hi Paula,
Priceless has a r/t airport to port to airport for $160 in a towncar, not including gratuities.
http://www.pricelesstransportation.com/ They also have vans that hold up to 10 people for $195 r/t. :goodvibes

Wow! Thanks for checking for me! I am having a hard time talking DH into the dolphin/swan, probably couldn't talk him into a different transport at the same time.:rotfl: We had all intentions of staying at the hyatt, up until I read Stephanie's post today :)

[nikkistevej]

I would just keep the dry erase board on sateroom 5513...It is really close to the stairs right outside the main theatre people can stop by and look before or after a show.

I got these amazing magnetic dry erase boards that were supposed to be $8.99 each from staples for $1.00 a piece! I was so thrilled! It is the way our family uses to communicate while on board! :thumbsup2




Here is the 1st page of what I made for our last cruise. As you can see..I LOVE spreadsheets! LOL I also included our breakdown of days but I think we are skipping that anyway for this one. :)

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa206/schwetje/Disney%20Signs/GiftsExample.png

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa206/schwetje/Disney%20Signs/Picture2.png



I think you have a 99.99% change that your rooms will be next to each other if not connecting.

Thanks so much Stephanie!! I will probably fashion my spreadsheet after this. Did you send it to people ahead of time or give it to them on the ship? Sorry so many questions. :goodvibes

[Brooklyn]

Wow! Thanks for checking for me! I am having a hard time talking DH into the dolphin/swan, probably couldn't talk him into a different transport at the same time.:rotfl: We had all intentions of staying at the hyatt, up until I read Stephanie's post today :)

:-) Sorry to have added confusion!

As much as the rates are tempting for other transportation I love the convience of DCL's transfers. Everything is just so easy. I leave my bags outside my hotel the night before and the next time I see them is at my stateroom! I love it! DH will pay for the convience of not having to mess with the bags and just be on vacation. Renting a car is out of the question for us bc it just seems like too much hastle, picking it up, filling up the tank, tolls, dropping us off, dropping hte car off, too much to worry about.

Now renting a car service is def much better but I still have to deal with all of our stuff. I want to wake up and just head to ship and not worry about anything else! :thumbsup2

I LOVE to get to the port early and board early but that won't happen this year. DCL will not pick us up till about noon to head to the port. Normally that would drive me nuts but we will be on a mission in the morning. Since it is DD's birthday we are going to head over to AK bc they have the magic hour and get the girls their birthday fun cards. Then we will head over to DTD and let them shop at World of Disney spending their free $64 each and then head back to the hotel to get picked up. It will be a little of a crazy morning but should all be well worth it in the end! :thumbsup2

[Brooklyn]

Thanks so much Stephanie!! I will probably fashion my spreadsheet after this. Did you send it to people ahead of time or give it to them on the ship? Sorry so many questions. :goodvibes

I sent the final version out about a week before we left. I just kept updating everyone with the info so they would have it ahead of time...you know us OCD planners! LOL

[sinnika]

Wow! Thanks for checking for me! I am having a hard time talking DH into the dolphin/swan, probably couldn't talk him into a different transport at the same time.:rotfl: We had all intentions of staying at the hyatt, up until I read Stephanie's post today :)

If you do stay at the Hyatt MCO or another MCO area hotel, and want to share a 10 person van, let me know! We are staying at the Courtyard by Marriott which is less than 2 miles away. Services will do multiple location pickups. I'll be glad to look into rates, and find out how much luggage a 10 person van will hold. We have 5 in our party, 3 adults and DD and DS. Coming back, we have 2 additional Dis-er's joining us so I can look at a 14 passenger for the return. In any scenario, cost will be between $15-$20 pp each way and that includes gratuities. We were booked at the Hyatt with a stay certificate for $136, but that $94 savings thru Priceline was too good to pass up!:banana:

[nikkistevej]

I sent the final version out about a week before we left. I just kept updating everyone with the info so they would have it ahead of time...you know us OCD planners! LOL

That's a great idea!! Thanks so much for all of your help!

[SUZCRUISE]

I was just taking my pillow cases out of the dryer and I thought of something... One really cool and FREE thing we did on our cruise last time was to get white pillow cases, on them I Put the kids names and the cruise date and then got fabric markers. You put the cases & markers in a zipper bag and give them to guest services and someone signs all the different character autographs on them. It looked really cool and every time they sleep on it they remember the cruise.

[Paula13]

If you do stay at the Hyatt MCO or another MCO area hotel, and want to share a 10 person van, let me know! We are staying at the Courtyard by Marriott which is less than 2 miles away. Services will do multiple location pickups. I'll be glad to look into rates, and find out how much luggage a 10 person van will hold. We have 5 in our party, 3 adults and DD and DS. Coming back, we have 2 additional Dis-er's joining us so I can look at a 14 passenger for the return. In any scenario, cost will be between $15-$20 pp each way and that includes gratuities. We were booked at the Hyatt with a stay certificate for $136, but that $94 savings thru Priceline was too good to pass up!:banana:

Thanks so much for the offer. I talked DH into the swan/dolphin, no go on different transportation! I'm happy with one or the other! :)

[nikkistevej]

I was just taking my pillow cases out of the dryer and I thought of something... One really cool and FREE thing we did on our cruise last time was to get white pillow cases, on them I Put the kids names and the cruise date and then got fabric markers. You put the cases & markers in a zipper bag and give them to guest services and someone signs all the different character autographs on them. It looked really cool and every time they sleep on it they remember the cruise.

We did that last time too!! We also got them to sign a 8x10 mat. Both turned out great!:goodvibes

[Disney Fans]

We are staying at the Sheraton at Cocoa Beach near the Port for a few days before the cruise. After the cruise we are staying at the DownTown Hilton for 4 days. Anyone doing anything like that?
There are really Good rates at the Disney Downtown Hilton and if you stay there you really get to use all the WDW buses and also the extra ones that are Hiltons, plus you get the same extra hours in the parks!! AAA rate starts at $104.00!! really good deal!! We only have to pay for 1 night and have the other nights using points but even so it is a really good deal for the hotel, where it is and getting the same extra hours as Disneys onsite resorts. Plus Mon-Fri- for every paying adult the kids eat free at the hotel and they even have a Sunday morning Disney Charater Breakfast that is not costly either.:)

Just thought I would pass it on.:)

[djd7292]

We are staying at the Sheraton at Cocoa Beach near the Port for a few days before the cruise. After the cruise we are staying at the DownTown Hilton for 4 days. Anyone doing anything like that?
There are really Good rates at the Disney Downtown Hilton and if you stay there you really get to use all the WDW buses and also the extra ones that are Hiltons, plus you get the same extra hours in the parks!! AAA rate starts at $104.00!! really good deal!! We only have to pay for 1 night and have the other nights using points but even so it is a really good deal for the hotel, where it is and getting the same extra hours as Disneys onsite resorts. Plus Mon-Fri- for every paying adult the kids eat free at the hotel and they even have a Sunday morning Disney Charater Breakfast that is not costly either.:)

Just thought I would pass it on.:)


We are flying home afterward.. but I think I will need a vacation after our vacation. :rotfl: We have a graduation party as soon as we get off the plane. Thankfully, it is close the airport.

[Brooklyn]

We are staying at the Sheraton at Cocoa Beach near the Port for a few days before the cruise. After the cruise we are staying at the DownTown Hilton for 4 days. Anyone doing anything like that?
There are really Good rates at the Disney Downtown Hilton and if you stay there you really get to use all the WDW buses and also the extra ones that are Hiltons, plus you get the same extra hours in the parks!! AAA rate starts at $104.00!! really good deal!! We only have to pay for 1 night and have the other nights using points but even so it is a really good deal for the hotel, where it is and getting the same extra hours as Disneys onsite resorts. Plus Mon-Fri- for every paying adult the kids eat free at the hotel and they even have a Sunday morning Disney Charater Breakfast that is not costly either.:)

Just thought I would pass it on.:)

We are staying for 4 nights after the cruise too! :thumbsup2

[Disney Fans]

WOW :thumbsup2 So cool that both of your families are staying there like us for 4 nights after the cruise!! :cool1: I wonder if there are any more from the cruise staying there.:woohoo:
We have the Sunday 8:45am time for breakfast at the hotel!
And where are you all eating for Fathers day? A lot of places are booked but I was able to get 5:00 Bomas, it would be really cool to all meet up at the same rest. for Fathers day!!
But I bet you all have plans for dinner or lunch that day. What are your plans?

[Disney Fans]

Hey,

Was just thinking who was that was worried about the AT&T strike and anything new with that? I don't think there is one so far.:)

[djd7292]

Hey,

Was just thinking who was that was worried about the AT&T strike and anything new with that? I don't think there is one so far.:)

I thought someone said Midnight Sat was the final decision hour. My brother is an installer but hates his job so I really don't think he will mind. I, on the other hand, was looking to switch to AT&T for cable & internet but waiting for the weather to get a little warmer since they would have to crawl under my house.

Hope for the best!!!

[nikkistevej]

We are staying until Friday at Saratoga Springs Resort. Haven't stayed there yet, so pretty excited.

[nikkistevej]

WOW :thumbsup2 So cool that both of your families are staying there like us for 4 nights after the cruise!! :cool1: I wonder if there are any more from the cruise staying there.:woohoo:
We have the Sunday 8:45am time for breakfast at the hotel!
And where are you all eating for Fathers day? A lot of places are booked but I was able to get 5:00 Bomas, it would be really cool to all meet up at the same rest. for Fathers day!!
But I bet you all have plans for dinner or lunch that day. What are your plans?

We ate dinner at Boma on our last WDW trip, interesting food, those zebra domes are scrumptious.

[BethA]

Will you bring your family to the dismeet the first day? Wondering if that will give kids a chance to meet-or if they are just setting up their own meeting spots.

[nikkistevej]

10 weeks until our cruise!!!!!!!!!!!!!:banana::banana::banana::cool1: :cool1::cool1::thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:wooho o::woohoo::woohoo::yay::yay::yay::dance3::dance3:: dance3::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

[DisneyBaby2004]

Do you think the lack of Florida Resident discount for our cruise dates mean our ship is close to sailing full or the sold so many discounted Cat 12's they are trying to recoup? Also the Cat 11's are now back avail.

[DisneyBaby2004]

10 weeks is so scary - I feel like I have so much to do.

[DisneyBaby2004]

We are staying until Friday at Saratoga Springs Resort. Haven't stayed there yet, so pretty excited.

We have stayed there before. I loved it. It's was so peaceful.

[nikkistevej]

Will you bring your family to the dismeet the first day? Wondering if that will give kids a chance to meet-or if they are just setting up their own meeting spots.

I am bringing my family.

[Disney Fans]

I thought someone said Midnight Sat was the final decision hour. My brother is an installer but hates his job so I really don't think he will mind. I, on the other hand, was looking to switch to AT&T for cable & internet but waiting for the weather to get a little warmer since they would have to crawl under my house.

Hope for the best!!!

Agree!

[Disney Fans]

We ate dinner at Boma on our last WDW trip, interesting food, those zebra domes are scrumptious.

Yes, we love a lot of places.:thumbsup2 But Boma is one of my DH's fav's.:goodvibes

Where is everyone eating for Fathers day!!

[Disney Fans]

Will you bring your family to the dismeet the first day? Wondering if that will give kids a chance to meet-or if they are just setting up their own meeting spots.

I would say yes.:) But it is so crazy that day and I am warning you my kids sometimes seem shy and other times will talk your heads off.:lmao:

[BethA]

Usually Brandon will try to get in the Goofy before it gets that lovely "haze" over it. So if it's nice out, he might want to stay outside, but I'd like him to meet some kids his age right away.

If it rains for sail away you can blame us-our cruise in Dec was one of the few times it was nice weather for the sail away. We somehow manage to have a downpour almost every time.

For those staying at the Radisson-you will enjoy it. We stayed there a lot the night before the cruise, but just recently switched to using our DVC points. The free shuttle is great and the places to eat close by make it nice and convenient.

I guess we are the only ones staying at AKL the night before--anyone else?

I planned to go and start my search for FE gifts today, but it is raining so hard I'm not sure I will leave the house. Brandon is at a science fair today that includes a sleep over, so I hoped to get a lot done, but I hate running around in the rain. I have to come up with something to give for all 3 of our rooms-unless my mom has ideas of her own. She hasn't been feeling well, so I hate to stress her with anything. If only there was a website with FE gifts without hunting around. I wish I was crafty like everyone here-so mine will be the noncrafty gifts.

Just found out my older son got an actuarial internship for the summer. What a relief! With the economy the way it is the internship he had last year was cut from the budget and I worried he would not find anything that was a paid position. One less thing to worry about. He has one more year of college to go. I think I noticed a few college age "kids" on the first page. It's nice when there are some people that age to do things with-of course he'll have his girlfriend, so even if there was no one else I wouldn't have to worry.

[nikkistevej]

10 weeks is so scary - I feel like I have so much to do.

I know right!!:rotfl2:

[nikkistevej]

Yes, we love a lot of places.:thumbsup2 But Boma is one of my DH's fav's.:goodvibes

Where is everyone eating for Fathers day!!

We will be at Hollywood Studios that day- we are eating at Hollywood and Vine for breakfast- not sure about dinner yet. DH keeps talking about Sci Fi Diner which we love- so I may try to get something now.

[BethA]

Last night I was getting my hair cut and it turned out the woman waiting was going on a cruise Saturday. My hairdresser said she should ask me for tips since I've cruised. Well the lady says that she is going on DCL and I probably have not done that. I asked which ship and she didn't know. So I asked how many nights-7-well that's the Magic. she was not the least bit excited at all. Said her mother made all the arrangements and since she never cruised did not know if she'd like it and did know anything about it at all. I assured her she'd have a great time.

Can you imagine not being excited for a Disney cruise? And I'm sure no one here can imagine going onboard knowing nothing about it! I would have recommended the dis, but I got the impression she would not have checked it out anyway.

The more posts there are here, the more excited I am

[nikkistevej]

Usually Brandon will try to get in the Goofy before it gets that lovely "haze" over it. So if it's nice out, he might want to stay outside, but I'd like him to meet some kids his age right away.

If it rains for sail away you can blame us-our cruise in Dec was one of the few times it was nice weather for the sail away. We somehow manage to have a downpour almost every time.

For those staying at the Radisson-you will enjoy it. We stayed there a lot the night before the cruise, but just recently switched to using our DVC points. The free shuttle is great and the places to eat close by make it nice and convenient.

I guess we are the only ones staying at AKL the night before--anyone else?

I planned to go and start my search for FE gifts today, but it is raining so hard I'm not sure I will leave the house. Brandon is at a science fair today that includes a sleep over, so I hoped to get a lot done, but I hate running around in the rain. I have to come up with something to give for all 3 of our rooms-unless my mom has ideas of her own. She hasn't been feeling well, so I hate to stress her with anything. If only there was a website with FE gifts without hunting around. I wish I was crafty like everyone here-so mine will be the noncrafty gifts.

Just found out my older son got an actuarial internship for the summer. What a relief! With the economy the way it is the internship he had last year was cut from the budget and I worried he would not find anything that was a paid position. One less thing to worry about. He has one more year of college to go. I think I noticed a few college age "kids" on the first page. It's nice when there are some people that age to do things with-of course he'll have his girlfriend, so even if there was no one else I wouldn't have to worry.

We are staying at the Radisson on Friday night before the cruise- we actually just found out Jordan's kindergarten graduation is June 9th now, we thought it was the 11th and we were going to leave afterwards. Now we may leave on Wednesday night after work, drive about 5 hours, then we would be at the Radisson by around dinner on Thursday and have all of Friday to relax. I have to convince DH!! I'm pretty good at doing that, so we'll see.

[Paula13]

Last night I was getting my hair cut and it turned out the woman waiting was going on a cruise Saturday. My hairdresser said she should ask me for tips since I've cruised. Well the lady says that she is going on DCL and I probably have not done that. I asked which ship and she didn't know. So I asked how many nights-7-well that's the Magic. she was not the least bit excited at all. Said her mother made all the arrangements and since she never cruised did not know if she'd like it and did know anything about it at all. I assured her she'd have a great time.

Can you imagine not being excited for a Disney cruise? And I'm sure no one here can imagine going onboard knowing nothing about it! I would have recommended the dis, but I got the impression she would not have checked it out anyway.

The more posts there are here, the more excited I am

I can't imagine! I'm so excited, I'm driving my family crazy:lmao: Seems to be all I can talk about! :)

[nikkistevej]

Last night I was getting my hair cut and it turned out the woman waiting was going on a cruise Saturday. My hairdresser said she should ask me for tips since I've cruised. Well the lady says that she is going on DCL and I probably have not done that. I asked which ship and she didn't know. So I asked how many nights-7-well that's the Magic. she was not the least bit excited at all. Said her mother made all the arrangements and since she never cruised did not know if she'd like it and did know anything about it at all. I assured her she'd have a great time.

Can you imagine not being excited for a Disney cruise? And I'm sure no one here can imagine going onboard knowing nothing about it! I would have recommended the dis, but I got the impression she would not have checked it out anyway.

The more posts there are here, the more excited I am

There are so many people that are like that- I think we are the minority in the planning/Dismeets/FE exchanges etc.

My sister and BIL are leaving for a 5 day cruise tomorrow- I found the cruise for her and helped her book excursions. She is so not like me "the organized sister", I'm sure she'll have a good time, but I like to not miss things and always be prepared.:surfweb:

[nikkistevej]

I can't imagine! I'm so excited, I'm driving my family crazy:lmao: Seems to be all I can talk about! :)

Me too, I think DH can't stand to hear another word!! LOL

[Paula13]

Me too, I think DH can't stand to hear another word!! LOL

I know! When DH comes home from work, he wants to talk about work. Work, smurk..when he is done, I say "can we talk about the cruise now!" :)

[nikkistevej]

I know! When DH comes home from work, he wants to talk about work. Work, smurk..when he is done, I say "can we talk about the cruise now!" :)

I plan Disney talks too!! LOL

[BethA]

I think all the planning and meeting people here is such a big part for me. Even though we have done a lot of Disney cruisesI am always looking here for new information and ideas. I never realized everyone does not obsessively plan!!

[Brooklyn]

LOL we did not even think about fathers day!!! My poor husband! For fathers day he has spent 2 years in the hospital, 3 in Iraq and now we forgot about his this year!!! We were both laughing about it last night! At least year we were boarding the Disney Cruise here in SoCal. I kind of with we were on the cruise again this year bc they offered a great spa package for dads @ a really good price! Oh well...instead we will be running around a theme park!

Thanks for the 10 week notice! It took all I had to get up and go to the gym this am. Once I say that I knew I had to go!!! When I read it I said to myself..."Keep your eyes on the prize!" Lol

Are we planning on a group oicture??? I know a lot of DIS groups do it on pirate. It is fun to have shutters take some really great group shots.

As for meeting on the 1st day...I am not sure we will make it. We do not get picked up till 12 from our hotel. By the time we get to the port, checked in, lunch, kids club check in, picking uo alice tickets and all we might not make that 3pm deadline. We will be sure to find you somewhere on the ship! LOL

We are off to Disneyland today! We have 15 of us going today! The kids out number the adults....oh joy! :-)

[Texas Disney Fan]

We are lucky, both my DH and I love the whole Disney thing and taking trips. So we both want to talk about it and help make plans. :love:

[Paula13]

Thanks for the 10 week notice! It took all I had to get up and go to the gym this am. Once I say that I knew I had to go!!! When I read it I said to myself..."Keep your eyes on the prize!" Lol

We are off to Disneyland today! We have 15 of us going today! The kids out number the adults....oh joy! :-)

Oh my, couldn't get my butt on the treadmill today. I should be on there now, but NO...I'm on Dis instead!:rotfl:

Have fun at the park!

[djd7292]

I am dragging Jayde to the Dis meet (if I know where she is)!

Southwest Ding tricked me..... I got excited that flights I need went down to $83 BUT I have to fly by May 31, 2009!!! :sad2: Darn Ding!!!

FE... Nikki, when will we have a final count? No hurry, I just need to order my gifts & have plenty of time.

[nikkistevej]

LOL we did not even think about fathers day!!! My poor husband! For fathers day he has spent 2 years in the hospital, 3 in Iraq and now we forgot about his this year!!! We were both laughing about it last night! At least year we were boarding the Disney Cruise here in SoCal. I kind of with we were on the cruise again this year bc they offered a great spa package for dads @ a really good price! Oh well...instead we will be running around a theme park!

Thanks for the 10 week notice! It took all I had to get up and go to the gym this am. Once I say that I knew I had to go!!! When I read it I said to myself..."Keep your eyes on the prize!" Lol

Are we planning on a group oicture??? I know a lot of DIS groups do it on pirate. It is fun to have shutters take some really great group shots.

As for meeting on the 1st day...I am not sure we will make it. We do not get picked up till 12 from our hotel. By the time we get to the port, checked in, lunch, kids club check in, picking uo alice tickets and all we might not make that 3pm deadline. We will be sure to find you somewhere on the ship! LOL

We are off to Disneyland today! We have 15 of us going today! The kids out number the adults....oh joy! :-)

I would love a group picture- I've seen other pics on here and wated us to do a group one. If you can't make the 3pm dismeet:sad2:- we'll see you at the Sailaway party- we're going to try to get together for that right?:banana::banana:
Have fun at Disneyland!!

[nikkistevej]

I am dragging Jayde to the Dis meet (if I know where she is)!

Southwest Ding tricked me..... I got excited that flights I need went down to $83 BUT I have to fly by May 31, 2009!!! :sad2: Darn Ding!!!

FE... Nikki, when will we have a final count? No hurry, I just need to order my gifts & have plenty of time.

I'm working on it today- sometime this weekend I will give the final count for everything. Then thanks to Stephanie's handy spreadsheet(Brooklyn) I will make a spreadsheet for everyone and send it out by about the week before the cruise.

[nikkistevej]

Ok- I need some names to go on the spreadsheet for the FE exchange- I will sending some PM's out to get some info.

[Brooklyn]

Same here! Dh and I talk about our cruise all of the time! We love planning!!!

We are lucky, both my DH and I love the whole Disney thing and taking trips. So we both want to talk about it and help make plans. :love:

[Brooklyn]

I would love a group picture- I've seen other pics on here and wated us to do a group one. If you can't make the 3pm dismeet:sad2:- we'll see you at the Sailaway party- we're going to try to get together for that right?:banana::banana:
Have fun at Disneyland!!

Yes! Def at the Sail Away party! My plan is to head right from the drill to get our spots for the sail away party. It will be great to have all of us right up front and center!!!!! :banana:

Ok so group picture on Formal night or Pirate night...OR BOTH??? What are some peoples ideas???

[Paula13]

Ok, I did it.. booked the Swan & Dolphin.:cool1: Couldn't pass up the price or the oppurtunity to stay there. It always looked pretty when passing by! Can't wait til June! :)

[nikkistevej]

Ok, I did it.. booked the Swan & Dolphin.:cool1: Couldn't pass up the price or the oppurtunity to stay there. It always looked pretty when passing by! Can't wait til June! :)

:banana::banana:

[Diane71969]

LOL we did not even think about fathers day!!! My poor husband! For fathers day he has spent 2 years in the hospital, 3 in Iraq and now we forgot about his this year!!! We were both laughing about it last night! At least year we were boarding the Disney Cruise here in SoCal. I kind of with we were on the cruise again this year bc they offered a great spa package for dads @ a really good price! Oh well...instead we will be running around a theme park!

Thanks for the 10 week notice! It took all I had to get up and go to the gym this am. Once I say that I knew I had to go!!! When I read it I said to myself..."Keep your eyes on the prize!" Lol

Are we planning on a group oicture??? I know a lot of DIS groups do it on pirate. It is fun to have shutters take some really great group shots.

As for meeting on the 1st day...I am not sure we will make it. We do not get picked up till 12 from our hotel. By the time we get to the port, checked in, lunch, kids club check in, picking uo alice tickets and all we might not make that 3pm deadline. We will be sure to find you somewhere on the ship! LOL

We are off to Disneyland today! We have 15 of us going today! The kids out number the adults....oh joy! :-)
I like the idea of Pirate night but how about also a group DIS picture at Castaway??? We will all be there for sure! Plus the Shutters Photographers will all be there and maybe we can ever get some characters in on the fun to get in the picture with us... We just need to come up with a time, I vote for early like maybe 9:00 before we all get busy doing excursions, swimming, massages, teen club... OPINIONS NEEDED.

[Diane71969]

Yes! Def at the Sail Away party! My plan is to head right from the drill to get our spots for the sail away party. It will be great to have all of us right up front and center!!!!! :banana:

Ok so group picture on Formal night or Pirate night...OR BOTH??? What are some peoples ideas???
I will go with you to save some area - "Let's Get the Party Started"!!!!! I'm READY!

[Diane71969]

Yes! Def at the Sail Away party! My plan is to head right from the drill to get our spots for the sail away party. It will be great to have all of us right up front and center!!!!! :banana:

Ok so group picture on Formal night or Pirate night...OR BOTH??? What are some peoples ideas???
I will go with you to save some area - "Let's Get the Party Started"!!!!! I'm READY!

[BethA]

my mom will have either a wheelchair or a scooter-so we will be right in front on deck-
I will go with you to save some area - "Let's Get the Party Started"!!!!! I'm READY!

[triplefigs]

We had originally booked the Kid's Sail Free promo for the 3 day. Then the Cat 12s came up, and our TA changed it. We had booked airfare for the May cruise with AirTran, but we aren't flying with it being 7 days (too much luggage and fees). So we'd been sitting with these tickets that would cost $75 to change or alter. Well AirTran changed the flights yesterday by 2 hours, so we were able to cancel them completely today with no penalties. Thanks, AirTran!!! More $$ for June, now!

[Texas Disney Fan]

We had originally booked the Kid's Sail Free promo for the 3 day. Then the Cat 12s came up, and our TA changed it. We had booked airfare for the May cruise with AirTran, but we aren't flying with it being 7 days (too much luggage and fees). So we'd been sitting with these tickets that would cost $75 to change or alter. Well AirTran changed the flights yesterday by 2 hours, so we were able to cancel them completely today with no penalties. Thanks, AirTran!!! More $$ for June, now!

That was great to get your money back. :banana:

[ruley3]

Hello all! :wave2:
I realize I am joining this group of happy cruisers way late in the game ( I tried to read all 131 pages of posts so far but I just can't do it) - you guys seem to already know each other - that's so cool!!! I hope it's not too late for us to join up! We just booked the cruise a couple weeks ago and I think I am still in disbelief that we are going!!! This is my DREAM :cloud9: vacation!!! We are
Me - Andrea (47)
DH Kyle (47)
Megan (13)
Evan (will be 9)

I have only been on one other cruise and my kids have never been on one, so we are trying to figure it all out through the help of the Cruise forum!! Yay!:banana: One thing I just read on another thread is that you can bring your own alcohol onboard??!! I didn't think any cruise line allowed that! That is so awesome! DH doesn't drink but I do and I am happy to cut costs where ever we can! DD is a little on the fence about the kids activities...she will be 14 in August but according to what I read you need to be within 30 days of your birthday to move up to the next age group...so she will be with the 11-13 year old group. I think that will be fine - she will enjoy being the "oldest" of the group instead of the youngest in the teen group.
Anyway, I am hoping we can meet up with all you wonderful DISers!!!

Nikki - Can you fill me in on the gift exchange you are doing?
Thanks!!!! :goodvibes


Hey everyone and WELCOME ANDREA:woohoo:

Your family will love the MAGIC!!!!!

Boy everyone has been chatty this week!!!! I have beenvery busy at work and DS Lance had his 5yr old physical and DH had a job interview today!!! Hooray.... I told him he must let them know that he is off the week of June 13!!! Anyway I am feeling better because we got the letter from unemployment and we also got news of COBRA being discounted so we are gonna be fine!!!! It is such a relief that my job is still secure... The stress this week though has been unbearable and I feel really bad for others who have been dealing with this for a while....


The new designs are gorgeous!!!!!!!

Let me just say it is killing me that the kids still don't know about the cruise!!!

[djd7292]

Great discount rates ($129) at Swan/Dolphin for summer. Might help someone here.

http://www.swandolphin.com/rates/


I couldn't find this rate except under military.

[Paula13]

I couldn't find this rate except under military.

Oh, goodness.. Stephanie clued me in on the pre cruise rate for the swan/dolphin... $110/ a night! If that is what you were looking for?

[djd7292]

Oh, goodness.. Stephanie clued me in on the pre cruise rate for the swan/dolphin... $110/ a night! If that is what you were looking for?

Yes, Diane mentioned it to me also. I currently have reservations @ POFQ for $175.

[nikkistevej]

My DH just joined the Disboards. He is stevenikkij:rotfl:

[Paula13]

My DH just joined the Disboards. He is stevenikkij:rotfl:

:welcome:

[stevenikkij]

:welcome:

Thanks. I am slowly becoming a Disney fanatic just like her.:)

[Texas Disney Fan]

Thanks. I am slowly becoming a Disney fanatic just like her.:)

Welcome. :welcome: My DH got me hooked on Disney. And the DIS boards is a great place for us fanatics because most other people just don't get it. :cloud9:

[Paula13]

Thanks. I am slowly becoming a Disney fanatic just like her.:)

You will get there soon, stick around here long enough! :)

[Texas Disney Fan]

My DH just joined the Disboards. He is stevenikkij:rotfl:

Good job converting him. :rotfl2::lmao:

[nikkistevej]

good job converting him. :rotfl2::lmao:

lol

[dbenlee]

Thanks. I am slowly becoming a Disney fanatic just like her.:)

Welcome aboard!! Nice to have another guy around.

[BethA]

welcome--my husband thought I was crazy until he made some great friends from the dis on one of our cruises.

Maybe I should be finding him a friend as well as my son. Although my husband always makes friends with the bar tenders!

[Diane71969]

Thanks. I am slowly becoming a Disney fanatic just like her.:)
Welcome! I hope you can keep up with all us chatty women LOL.

[triplefigs]

Welcome, Steve!

[Brooklyn]

Hi everyone! We are back from an AMAZING day at Disneyland with so many friends and today are heading off to the Wild Animal Park.

I wanted to clear some things up about the rate at the Swan and Dolphin...

It is $110 a night NO OTHER TAXES OR SERVICE CHARGES.

If you call them directly you can't gt this offer. They are also running a military starting at $129 and that rate is at the Dolphin only. The Swan's start at $149. For the dates before the cruise they are offering it at $169 and after $149. Those rates DO NOT include taxes and resort fee. When we had 4 nights booked post cruise the total with taxes was $710. Booking through DCL the total was $440.

This has to be done with DCL. It is a special they are running through them.

If you are using DCL's transfers to and from the port it is an AMAZING deal for a hotel that if you just called directly for the night of the 12th is starting at $239. Because Swan and Dolphin don't participate in magical express it is sometimes not an option for people but if you are doing transfers to and from the port your transfers to and from the hotel are included at NO ADDITIONAL cost.

If you are not doing DCL transfers then you would also have to provide transporation to and from the airport. It still however might become a better with a rate of $110 out the door.

I hope that clears things up. I have gotten some PM's about it becuase if you call the Swan and Dolphin directly you can't get the rate.

Ok off to see some animals!!!

Have a great Saturday everyone!!!

[nikkistevej]

Hi everyone! We are back from an AMAZING day at Disneyland with so many friends and today are heading off to the Wild Animal Park.

I wanted to clear some things up about the rate at the Swan and Dolphin...

It is $110 a night NO OTHER TAXES OR SERVICE CHARGES.

If you call them directly you can't gt this offer. They are also running a military starting at $129 and that rate is at the Dolphin only. The Swan's start at $149. For the dates before the cruise they are offering it at $169 and after $149. Those rates DO NOT include taxes and resort fee. When we had 4 nights booked post cruise the total with taxes was $710. Booking through DCL the total was $440.

This has to be done with DCL. It is a special they are running through them.

If you are using DCL's transfers to and from the port it is an AMAZING deal for a hotel that if you just called directly for the night of the 12th is starting at $239. Because Swan and Dolphin don't participate in magical express it is sometimes not an option for people but if you are doing transfers to and from the port your transfers to and from the hotel are included at NO ADDITIONAL cost.

If you are not doing DCL transfers then you would also have to provide transporation to and from the airport. It still however might become a better with a rate of $110 out the door.

I hope that clears things up. I have gotten some PM's about it becuase if you call the Swan and Dolphin directly you can't get the rate.

Ok off to see some animals!!!

Have a great Saturday everyone!!!

Let me know how the Wild Animal Park is, we want to go to Disneyland possibly next year or the year after- and we are looking for things to do there. We know of course we want to do the Disney Parks, we will be staying at the Grand Californian DVC villas, but don't know what else is fun. We've never been to California and will be staying 2 weeks probably.:goodvibes

[Brooklyn]

I just emailed out the cruise planners in the excel format. If you don't get it let me know. I tried to make sure that I got everyone but just incase I missed someone please PM me again with your email address.

THANKS!

[Brooklyn]

Let me know how the Wild Animal Park is, we want to go to Disneyland possibly next year or the year after- and we are looking for things to do there. We know of course we want to do the Disney Parks, we will be staying at the Grand Californian DVC villas, but don't know what else is fun. We've never been to California and will be staying 2 weeks probably.:goodvibes

We LOVE it there! I just wish my feet were not so tired from yesterday! :rotfl:

I can tell you about almost everything that San Diego and LA have to offer! We have experienced just about everything. I am getting sad that our 10 + years here are coming to end!

[nikkistevej]

I just emailed out the cruise planners in the excel format. If you don't get it let me know. I tried to make sure that I got everyone but just incase I missed someone please PM me again with your email address.

THANKS!

Thanks!!!

[nikkistevej]

We LOVE it there! I just wish my feet were not so tired from yesterday! :rotfl:

I can tell you about almost everything that San Diego and LA have to offer! We have experienced just about everything. I am getting sad that our 10 + years here are coming to end!

If we were flying in- what airport do you think we should come into?

[Brooklyn]

If we were flying in- what airport do you think we should come into?

Well it depends what you want to do and if you are renting a car. Orange County/John Wayne is the closest to Disney. The next closest is Long Beach. The San Diego airport has the best prices but you would need to rent a car to get to DL and Hollywood.

The Wild Animal Park is better then the San Diego Zoo. The Wild Animal is NOT in San Diego even though that is the way it is advertised. It is North East of San Diego about 30-40 miles.

Renting a car is basically a must in SoCal.

I can tell you call the great places to go in LA to see the Hollywood Sign and stuff. :thumbsup2

[stevenikkij]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! My goal is to talk nikkistevej into doing the Adventures by Disney in Venice, Italy.:thumbsup2

[ruley3]

Good Afternoon everyone!!!!!
I am settling down from running the DS Layne who is 14 everywhere this morning!!! DH Rob is with him now at the soccer game.... Even though the house is a wreck I feel the need for a NAP!!!!

Hope everyone is enjoying their Saturday...... Wanted to know if everyone is comfortable starting to use first names so that I can start remembering everyone and their family peeps....

April

[Diane71969]

Good Afternoon everyone!!!!!
I am settling down from running the DS Layne who is 14 everywhere this morning!!! DH Rob is with him now at the soccer game.... Even though the house is a wreck I feel the need for a NAP!!!!

Hope everyone is enjoying their Saturday...... Wanted to know if everyone is comfortable starting to use first names so that I can start remembering everyone and their family peeps....

April
I'm cool with that! My name is Diane and my DS is Larry (14). PM me so Larry can e-mail Layne and they can get to know one another before the crusie since they will be haning out in "The Stack" together also, where are you stying the night before, what excursions are you doing, what seating your at for dinner...

[jarvigw]

I have been out of town for a couple of days and did I have a lot of reading to catch up. DW and I went shopping last weekend and she found a dress for formal night so today I went ahead and ordered the Tux. This will be the first time in 20m years I have worn a Tux, hopefully I can get through the tailors etc. in time for the trip. I may get to wear it twice since we are booked for a dinner at Palo also. Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

[djd7292]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! My goal is to talk nikkistevej into doing the Adventures by Disney in Venice, Italy.:thumbsup2

I am taking my DD to Ireland next summer through AbD.. It will her graduation gift! I like how everything is planned out.

Oh :welcome:

[djd7292]

Good Afternoon everyone!!!!!
I am settling down from running the DS Layne who is 14 everywhere this morning!!! DH Rob is with him now at the soccer game.... Even though the house is a wreck I feel the need for a NAP!!!!

Hope everyone is enjoying their Saturday...... Wanted to know if everyone is comfortable starting to use first names so that I can start remembering everyone and their family peeps....

April


Hi April... . I am Deb & my DD is Jayde (16).

We just got home from a 10 hr round trip road trip for a book signing. Exhausted but had a great time! Nap for me too!!! We have another road trip on Thurs to visit Purdue Univ. I am SOOO needing a vacation right now.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!!

[djd7292]

I just emailed out the cruise planners in the excel format. If you don't get it let me know. I tried to make sure that I got everyone but just incase I missed someone please PM me again with your email address.

THANKS!

Thanks ~ it looks great!!

[nikkistevej]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! My goal is to talk nikkistevej into doing the Adventures by Disney in Venice, Italy.:thumbsup2

Put your money where your mouth is Steve!! ;)

[Texas Disney Fan]

Put your money where your mouth is Steve!! ;)

Love it... :rotfl:

[ruley3]

Hi April... . I am Deb & my DD is Jayde (16).

We just got home from a 10 hr round trip road trip for a book signing. Exhausted but had a great time! Nap for me too!!! We have another road trip on Thurs to visit Purdue Univ. I am SOOO needing a vacation right now.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!!


so how was the drive Deb with the teenager?

[ruley3]

I'm cool with that! My name is Diane and my DS is Larry (14). PM me so Larry can e-mail Layne and they can get to know one another before the crusie since they will be haning out in "The Stack" together also, where are you stying the night before, what excursions are you doing, what seating your at for dinner...

Hey Diane
I can't let Larry email Layne cuz he doesn't know about the trip because it is a surprise!!!!
We are at the Raddison the Night before!
and
We have late seating dinner!!! After 3 cruises:):):) trust me I know I like late seating!!!!

[nikkistevej]

How was everyone's Saturday? I met some old friends from elementary/middle school that I haven't seen since then for lunch. We had a 3 hour gabfest at Applebees- it was awesome to see people I haven't seen in over 20 years. Then we had to go to a birthday party for one of Jordan's cousins. That was fun too. Tomorrow we are chillin!!:surfweb:

[djd7292]

so how was the drive Deb with the teenager?

She wouldn't drive. I told she better start since her cousin is getting her license before her & she is 7 months younger.

I did find her a location to practice parallel parking.

[Texas Disney Fan]

Rob had a Boy Scout Marble tournament Saturday morning and then I took him to see Monsters vs Aliens. As he said it was "wierd but good".
Not during to much today. Ben has been on call this weekend and he got called out several times yesterday.

Fran

[djd7292]

I am debating whether to switch hotels from POFQ to the Swan (hoping for DCL discount)???

Does anyone know if they have a certain # if rooms reserved?

[Disney Fans]

Hello!

We just booked that GREAT deal with S&D Disney resort for 4 nights after the cruise!!
Thanks for the tip!!
I figure we can use our points for hilton another time because we were paying for one night anyway and when will we get that good of deal at S&D!! again!! :banana:

Thanks!!

[Disney Fans]

I am debating whether to switch hotels from POFQ to the Swan (hoping for DCL discount)???

Does anyone know if they have a certain # if rooms reserved?

I had to book through my TA and have them call DCL to get it. But I called DCL to ask about it and it is only a certain number of rooms. So not a for sure deal. You can't beat that deal!!
I have stayed at Beach Club and it is nice and love the pool but the cost is high. S & D are right next door to BC and YC resorts so think of it this way, you could say at S &D for 4 nights for the price of 1 night at the BC or YC!!:lmao::rotfl:

[Disney Fans]

Where is everyone today??;)

[nikkistevej]

Just got back from lunch (our anniversary tomorrow) with Steve, and shopping for some Easter stuff and Disney stuff. :goodvibes

[Disney Fans]

Just got back from lunch (our anniversary tomorrow) with Steve, and shopping for some Easter stuff and Disney stuff. :goodvibes

Wow that is 3 of us that have had Anniversarys in the same week.!!
Congrats!! How many years for you all!!

[Disney Fans]

Ok, question? We are having Tigger weather here around the Dallas area.
One day nice the next cold and windy? How about you all?

[momtomari]

Ok, question? We are having Tigger weather here around the Dallas area.
One day nice the next cold and windy? How about you all?

im in northwest ohio and we are definately having tigger weather as well. it was in the low 60's on friday cooler on saturday today is raining and they are calling for snow tomorrow

amanda

[djd7292]

Ok, question? We are having Tigger weather here around the Dallas area.
One day nice the next cold and windy? How about you all?

im in northwest ohio and we are definately having tigger weather as well. it was in the low 60's on friday cooler on saturday today is raining and they are calling for snow tomorrow

amanda

Winter storm warnings here in Michigan!! Yippee for snow in April!!

[Texas Disney Fan]

Ok, question? We are having Tigger weather here around the Dallas area.
One day nice the next cold and windy? How about you all?

Here in SE Texas is has not too bad still some Tigger weather. We are suppose to have a cold front this week.

[Disney Fans]

im in northwest ohio and we are definately having tigger weather as well. it was in the low 60's on friday cooler on saturday today is raining and they are calling for snow tomorrow

amanda

Crazy weather huh?:lmao:

[Disney Fans]

Winter storm warnings here in Michigan!! Yippee for snow in April!!

Darn, we were just up in Michigan ( East Lansing) 2 weeks ago and wished it would have seen and the kids could have played in snow.:lmao:

[Disney Fans]

Here in SE Texas is has not too bad still some Tigger weather. We are suppose to have a cold front this week.

How cold?

[momtomari]

Crazy weather huh?:lmao:

definately crazy can't wait until cruise time

[Disney Fans]

definately crazy can't wait until cruise time

Yeah, But NO crazy weather for then!!!

[nikkistevej]

Wow that is 3 of us that have had Anniversarys in the same week.!!
Congrats!! How many years for you all!!

13:love::love::love:

[nikkistevej]

It's beautiful here today, but yesterday was very windy.

[TammyAlphabet]

Well, here in Tennessee the weather is turning cooler and the sun has hidden behind some clouds. We have frost warnings for later this week. Ugh!!

[Paula13]

beautiful here today, windy yesterday...snow coming tomorrow & the rest of the week with accumulation...YUCK!

[momtomari]

do we have a count for the fish extenders?

amanda

[Brooklyn]

do we have a count for the fish extenders?

amanda

Nikki,

Yes it would be great to know...how many adults and kids. Also I know I saw a breakdown of kids at one point. Can we also get the kids ages.

DH and I have been coming up with ideas today but head counts would be great to know.

THANKS!

Weather here is SoCal is beautiful. We turned the heater on in the pool and the girls were swimming all morning!

Wish me luck...I am going to attempt to make my own passport covers! We shall see how it goes. With 5 of us it drives me nuts when I am trying to find a passport of a certain person.

[Texas Disney Fan]

How cold?

The last I saw low 40s or high 30s.

[nikkistevej]

I will have the final count tomorrow- I had a disk with my spreadsheet on it- and the disk is not working at home. I will let everyone know the cabin count/# of adults/# of kids and ages. I put it on a floppy disk- and it's not recognizing it on my home computer and our laptop doesn't even have a floppy drive.:confused3:confused3 I'm so computer illiterate!! I am taking a CD in to try to save it on that tomorrow. Steve of course laughed at me because "no one uses floppies anymore" He is of course an IT for UPS- so thinks he knows all. Steve I hope you read this!!! :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[djd7292]

I had to book through my TA and have them call DCL to get it. But I called DCL to ask about it and it is only a certain number of rooms. So not a for sure deal. You can't beat that deal!!
I have stayed at Beach Club and it is nice and love the pool but the cost is high. S & D are right next door to BC and YC resorts so think of it this way, you could say at S &D for 4 nights for the price of 1 night at the BC or YC!!:lmao::rotfl:

Do you have to use a TA? The person who did my cruise only does cruises (I used RCI points). I think I would have to contact AAA to cancel my reservation for POFQ anyway. Just trying to cut out the middleman.

[djd7292]

I printed out 4 of my magnets... they turned out really good. Still debating about others!! Good thing I have a metal door to practice on.

[Disney Fans]

The last I saw low 40s or high 30s.

My DH, just told me it will go into the low 30's tonight! Crazy :crazy:

[Disney Fans]

Do you have to use a TA? The person who did my cruise only does cruises (I used RCI points). I think I would have to contact AAA to cancel my reservation for POFQ anyway. Just trying to cut out the middleman.

No, you don't have to use TA. It is who it is booked through. DCL honors TA 's by not changing any of the TA resv.'s. That is why I had to have my TA to have them book it but if you resv. is made through DCL then just call DCL.
To find out for sure just call DCL and ask them and they can tell if they can or who to call ( I don't know how points would work).:)

[djd7292]

My DH, just told me it will go into the low 30's tonight! Crazy :crazy:

We are getting rain/snow low of 27-38 for Mon & Tues, then sunny & about 46-51 the rest of the week.

Gotta love our 2 seasons in Michigan: winter & construction! :rotfl2:

[Disney Fans]

We are getting rain/snow low of 27-38 for Mon & Tues, then sunny & about 46-51 the rest of the week.

Gotta love our 2 seasons in Michigan: winter & construction! :rotfl2:

Get it.:lmao:

[Texas Disney Fan]

My DH, just told me it will go into the low 30's tonight! Crazy :crazy:

Yuck. I was hoping the front would have fizzled out. But I have had people keep saving that there is always a cold/cool front that comes in close to Easter. I guess I should not complain it will be blazing hot soon enough.

[Texas Disney Fan]

I printed out 4 of my magnets... they turned out really good. Still debating about others!! Good thing I have a metal door to practice on.

Cool. I have to get Ben to start printing ours.

[momtomari]

I will have the final count tomorrow- I had a disk with my spreadsheet on it- and the disk is not working at home. I will let everyone know the cabin count/# of adults/# of kids and ages. I put it on a floppy disk- and it's not recognizing it on my home computer and our laptop doesn't even have a floppy drive.:confused3:confused3 I'm so computer illiterate!! I am taking a CD in to try to save it on that tomorrow. Steve of course laughed at me because "no one uses floppies anymore" He is of course an IT for UPS- so thinks he knows all. Steve I hope you read this!!! :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:


sounds great just getting my ideas together

[Brooklyn]

I will have the final count tomorrow- I had a disk with my spreadsheet on it- and the disk is not working at home. I will let everyone know the cabin count/# of adults/# of kids and ages. I put it on a floppy disk- and it's not recognizing it on my home computer and our laptop doesn't even have a floppy drive.:confused3:confused3 I'm so computer illiterate!! I am taking a CD in to try to save it on that tomorrow. Steve of course laughed at me because "no one uses floppies anymore" He is of course an IT for UPS- so thinks he knows all. Steve I hope you read this!!! :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Thanks Nikki! I think I thought of the perfect gift today!!!! I can't wait to see the counts and know what I am doing! YEAH!

[triplefigs]

Ok, question? We are having Tigger weather here around the Dallas area.
One day nice the next cold and windy? How about you all?Same here. It rained for 6 days last week, then was in the 70's yesterday and today, and the next 2 days high is 42 with a low of 28 and maybe snow. And that's in ATLANTA!

13:love::love::love:Happy Anniversary! So you are 13, we are 14, and Fran was 15.

I worked the past 2 nights. We head out tomorrow for our Spring Break trip. It may snow in the mountains, so the kids are excited (I'm not). We will be in parkas and hats. Not my idea of SPRING break...

[triplefigs]

AT&T union is working under an expired contract meaning they extended their negotiations. So it is still a waiting game.

Kids passports arrived yesterday, so we are good to go. And no problems with any of us smiling in our pictures.

[Brooklyn]

AT&T union is working under an expired contract meaning they extended their negotiations. So it is still a waiting game.

Kids passports arrived yesterday, so we are good to go. And no problems with any of us smiling in our pictures.

I hope all works out with AT&T!

Ugh! Such a sore subject in my house about the smiling the the passport picture. Brooklyn's passport expires in Sept so she needed a new one. I sent DH to do it. She came back looking like a refugee in the picture! UGH! He said the lady told them that you can't smile. I asked the passport officer when I was processing her application and he said that is NOT true. You just can't be making funny faces or anything. I wanted to go get more pictures taken but figured it was not worth the money. Oh well, she can get a new picture in 5 years!

[Disney Fans]

AT&T union is working under an expired contract meaning they extended their negotiations. So it is still a waiting game.

Kids passports arrived yesterday, so we are good to go. And no problems with any of us smiling in our pictures.

Oh, are you saying that if they do go on strike can the mean you may not go?? Hope not.

[Texas Disney Fan]

AT&T union is working under an expired contract meaning they extended their negotiations. So it is still a waiting game.

Kids passports arrived yesterday, so we are good to go. And no problems with any of us smiling in our pictures.

I was thinking about ya'll when I heard there is still no agreement. Hopefully sometime this week. I know the our County (which I work for) wants the agreement done. We had made arrangements for complete county-wide phone systems for all County buildings through the local AT&T offices. I think it all was put on hold preparing for these talks. :surfweb:

Take care.

[triplefigs]

Oh, are you saying that if they do go on strike can the mean you may not go?? Hope not.No, if AT&T strikes (the Union) then all management employees will work the union jobs until the strike is over. DH would have to report to Oklahoma City immediately and work 12 hour shifts indefinitely in customer service (he is a Corporate Finance Director). That would leave me at home with the kids and difficult to find care for them at night while I work (nurse). Hopefully,they will come to an agreement. DH has decided that we are all going on the trip tomorrow unless they strike by the am. IF they strike while we are gone, DH will rent a car and come back to fly out ASAP.

[nikkistevej]

I hope all works out with AT&T!

Ugh! Such a sore subject in my house about the smiling the the passport picture. Brooklyn's passport expires in Sept so she needed a new one. I sent DH to do it. She came back looking like a refugee in the picture! UGH! He said the lady told them that you can't smile. I asked the passport officer when I was processing her application and he said that is NOT true. You just can't be making funny faces or anything. I wanted to go get more pictures taken but figured it was not worth the money. Oh well, she can get a new picture in 5 years!

I know we all(including Jordan) look like convicts in our passport pictures. The lady at Walgreens told us not to smile also.:rotfl::rotfl:They look crazy.

[Paula13]

I know we all(including Jordan) look like convicts in our passport pictures. The lady at Walgreens told us not to smile also.:rotfl::rotfl:They look crazy.

Us, too!:confused3

[nikkistevej]

OK- here's the FE exchange breakdown:

26 cabins
43 adults

Girls
1 2yo
1 4yo
2 6yo
4 8yo
3 10yo
2 11yo
2 13yo
2 14yo
2 16yo
1 21yo

Boys
1 5yo
2 6yo
3 8yo
3 9yo
2 10yo
1 12yo
3 13yo
2 14yo
1 15yo
1 18yo
1 19yo

[nikkistevej]

How is everybody's Monday so far, I really don't want to be at work!!

[Diane71969]

OK- here's the FE exchange breakdown:

26 cabins
43 adults

Girls
1 2yo
1 4yo
2 6yo
4 8yo
3 10yo
2 11yo
2 13yo
2 14yo
2 16yo
1 21yo

Boys
1 5yo
2 6yo
3 8yo
3 9yo
2 10yo
1 12yo
3 13yo
2 14yo
1 15yo
1 18yo
1 19yo
Thanks Nikki

[nikkistevej]

Thanks Nikki

You're welcome.:goodvibes:goodvibes

[Texas Disney Fan]

OK- here's the FE exchange breakdown:

26 cabins
43 adults

Girls
1 2yo
1 4yo
2 6yo
4 8yo
3 10yo
2 11yo
2 13yo
2 14yo
2 16yo
1 21yo

Boys
1 5yo
2 6yo
3 8yo
3 9yo
2 10yo
1 12yo
3 13yo
2 14yo
1 15yo
1 18yo
1 19yo

Thanks. Do we have any cabins that do not have any children at all? We have a pretty good size group. :cool1: Thanks again for organizing this.

[nikkistevej]

Thanks. Do we have any cabins that do not have any children at all? We have a pretty good size group. :cool1: Thanks again for organizing this.

I thought our group was pretty big too. We do have 3 cabins with no kids- one is because the kids are with Grandma- and Grandma is participating. The other person has 3 cabins in their group, I have to find out if all three are participating, if not we'll change the FE cabin count to 24. I'll let you guys know.

[Disney Fans]

Happy 2 months left !!!:cool1:

[Disney Fans]

OK- here's the FE exchange breakdown:

26 cabins
43 adults

Girls
1 2yo
1 4yo
2 6yo
4 8yo
3 10yo
2 11yo
2 13yo
2 14yo
2 16yo
1 21yo

Boys
1 5yo
2 6yo
3 8yo
3 9yo
2 10yo
1 12yo
3 13yo
2 14yo
1 15yo
1 18yo
1 19yo


Thanks so much for doing this!!!:cool1::banana::dance3::yay::woohoo:

[Disney Fans]

Ok, so I know I said we were staying at Hilton but due to such a great deal at S&D. Who all are staying there after the cruise??

[Disney Fans]

So, when will you know that ATT won't go on strike?;)

[Disney Fans]

Oh, does anyone know the best place to get Disney World discount tickets?

[nikkistevej]

Looks like the FE exchange count will stay as posted above. :banana::banana::banana:

[nikkistevej]

No more Cat 11's available for our cruise now.:goodvibes

[DisneyPoly]

Hi everyone ~~

Boy, I've sure missed a lot. Things at work are finally calming down, so I once again have a chance to catch up.

I am turning my concentration to cruise details! Thanks for posting the FE age list ... I have to put my creative thinking cap on.

I was reading through another thread about someone who had 2 GTY 12s who were assigned different decks ... I'm hoping that's not the case with our 2 cabins, but am planning accordingly, just in case.

I need to finalize my excursions for Grand Cayman and Cozumel ... four children with four different ideas :confused3

I need to read through many days of updates, but just quickly ... has a DISmeet been planned? I remember reading something about a Palo gathering, but not sure if I missed out on that one or not.

Also, I currently have 2 rooms reserved at the Dolphin, which I got several months ago ... did I read correctly that I can contact DCL directly and ask about a cruise discount at the Dolphin?

Thanks so much for the help!

Maureen

[nikkistevej]

Hi everyone ~~

Boy, I've sure missed a lot. Things at work are finally calming down, so I once again have a chance to catch up.

I am turning my concentration to cruise details! Thanks for posting the FE age list ... I have to put my creative thinking cap on.

I was reading through another thread about someone who had 2 GTY 12s who were assigned different decks ... I'm hoping that's not the case with our 2 cabins, but am planning accordingly, just in case.

I need to finalize my excursions for Grand Cayman and Cozumel ... four children with four different ideas :confused3

I need to read through many days of updates, but just quickly ... has a DISmeet been planned? I remember reading something about a Palo gathering, but not sure if I missed out on that one or not.

Also, I currently have 2 rooms reserved at the Dolphin, which I got several months ago ... did I read correctly that I can contact DCL directly and ask about a cruise discount at the Dolphin?

Thanks so much for the help!

Maureen

We do have a Dismeet on Saturday(before Sail Away and lifeboat drill) at 3pm. Also, did you get my PM?:goodvibes

[Brooklyn]

Ok, so I know I said we were staying at Hilton but due to such a great deal at S&D. Who all are staying there after the cruise??

We will be there for 4 nights after the cruise! :banana:

Oh, does anyone know the best place to get Disney World discount tickets?

I can get you 2 CHEAP tickets to the parks...PM me. We can buy 5 and only need 3.



Also, I currently have 2 rooms reserved at the Dolphin, which I got several months ago ... did I read correctly that I can contact DCL directly and ask about a cruise discount at the Dolphin?


Maureen

Yes....rates through DCL are $110 out the door...no taxes, no resort fee, etc...Call DCL before they are all booked up on those dates! :banana:

[Disney Fans]

No more Cat 11's available for our cruise now.:goodvibes

Yea! Does that mean for all of us the booked the Gyt Cat 12s will get at least a 10!! yeah:banana::yay::woohoo:

[Disney Fans]

Hi everyone ~~

Boy, I've sure missed a lot. Things at work are finally calming down, so I once again have a chance to catch up.

I am turning my concentration to cruise details! Thanks for posting the FE age list ... I have to put my creative thinking cap on.

I was reading through another thread about someone who had 2 GTY 12s who were assigned different decks ... I'm hoping that's not the case with our 2 cabins, but am planning accordingly, just in case.

I need to finalize my excursions for Grand Cayman and Cozumel ... four children with four different ideas :confused3

I need to read through many days of updates, but just quickly ... has a DISmeet been planned? I remember reading something about a Palo gathering, but not sure if I missed out on that one or not.

Also, I currently have 2 rooms reserved at the Dolphin, which I got several months ago ... did I read correctly that I can contact DCL directly and ask about a cruise discount at the Dolphin?

Thanks so much for the help!

Maureen

We have 2 Cat 12s also, so we don't know how it will work but either way it is worth the money savings!!
Good luck on what to do for the 4 different kiddo ideas. Sorry no help there.:)
Hey, we also and some others here are staying at the S&D!! Great deal!! So glad it was posted!! and I think someone already answered about how to get the hotel deal.:) good luck! and hope you all get it!

[Disney Fans]

quote from: Brooklyn:

I can get you 2 CHEAP tickets to the parks...PM me. We can buy 5 and only need 3.



Thanks much for doing this if possible!!
:worship::worship:

[djd7292]

Just called DCL about The Swan.. of course, it has to be booked by my TA & he has left for the day!

Darn internet issues!!! (my phone is connected to my internet)

[nikkistevej]

Yea! Does that mean for all of us the booked the Gyt Cat 12s will get at least a 10!! yeah:banana::yay::woohoo:

That's what I was thinking too!!:banana::banana:

[sinnika]

Hey Fellow cruisers,

Well, we've had quite a bit of sadness these last several days. DH's mom passed away last week and there was a service for her yesterday and she was laid to rest today. We all feel emotionally exhausted. I just wanted to come to my happy place here and visit with ya'll. This board really helps take my mind off things! I am really looking forward to this cruise and meeting up with a great group of Dis-ers!:flower3:

[nikkistevej]

Hey Fellow cruisers,

Well, we've had quite a bit of sadness these last several days. DH's mom passed away last week and there was a service for her yesterday and she was laid to rest today. We all feel emotionally exhausted. I just wanted to come to my happy place here and visit with ya'll. This board really helps take my mind off things! I am really looking forward to this cruise and meeting up with a great group of Dis-ers!:flower3:

So sorry for your loss. Hope the Dis can make you feel a little better, you will probably need this cruise.:grouphug:

[Brooklyn]

Just called DCL about The Swan.. of course, it has to be booked by my TA & he has left for the day!

Darn internet issues!!! (my phone is connected to my internet)

My biggest frustration with using a TA! Sometimes I wonder if that OBC is worth it?!?!?!? So far this time around my DU TA is working out well and I hope it stays that way!!!!!

[Diane71969]

No more Cat 11's available for our cruise now.:goodvibes
How can you tell that? What are the chances of being upgraded?

[TammyAlphabet]

Hey Fellow cruisers,

Well, we've had quite a bit of sadness these last several days. DH's mom passed away last week and there was a service for her yesterday and she was laid to rest today. We all feel emotionally exhausted. I just wanted to come to my happy place here and visit with ya'll. This board really helps take my mind off things! I am really looking forward to this cruise and meeting up with a great group of Dis-ers!:flower3:

So sorry for your loss.

[TammyAlphabet]

How can you tell that? What are the chances of being upgraded?

I am thinking that all of the cat 12 cruisers are the reason that there are no more 11's.

[BethA]

I am very sorry for your loss.
Take care.
Beth
Hey Fellow cruisers,

Well, we've had quite a bit of sadness these last several days. DH's mom passed away last week and there was a service for her yesterday and she was laid to rest today. We all feel emotionally exhausted. I just wanted to come to my happy place here and visit with ya'll. This board really helps take my mind off things! I am really looking forward to this cruise and meeting up with a great group of Dis-ers!:flower3:

[Texas Disney Fan]

Hey Fellow cruisers,

Well, we've had quite a bit of sadness these last several days. DH's mom passed away last week and there was a service for her yesterday and she was laid to rest today. We all feel emotionally exhausted. I just wanted to come to my happy place here and visit with ya'll. This board really helps take my mind off things! I am really looking forward to this cruise and meeting up with a great group of Dis-ers!:flower3:

Sorry for your loss.

[djd7292]

My biggest frustration with using a TA! Sometimes I wonder if that OBC is worth it?!?!?!? So far this time around my DU TA is working out well and I hope it stays that way!!!!!

My TA is in a different time zone by 2 hrs. By the time I got my internet working it was too late. I did leave a message ~ hopefully, he takes care of it. When I up-decked, I had to talk to his co-worker cuz he was so swamped!!

I will find out by 9am EST!!!

[nikkistevej]

How can you tell that? What are the chances of being upgraded?

I went on the DCL website, and tried to book our cruise, the first available cabin is Cat 10 and up. I would assume they have overbooked Cat 11's/12's. I don't know how that works with us in our Cat. 12's, hopefully good!!:goodvibes:goodvibes

[SUZCRUISE]

I know that several of us have almost 14 year olds. (I have a boy and a girl who will turn 14 on Aug 4.) Are you going to try and sign them up for the stack or sign them up for ocean quest and try to move them to the stack if they are bored.

I really don't know what to do... I have 2 kids almost 11 (daughter 11 on July 31, nephew 11 on Aug 5), then 2 kids almost 14....

I'm thinking that the almost 11's and my son almost 14 would have fun in ocean quest. If they are with my son it will give them more freedom to stick together and come and go in a group. However, my daugther mature beyond her years would probably enjoy the stack more.

So what are you guys doing with your "almost" kids??

[Diane71969]

I know that several of us have almost 14 year olds. (I have a boy and a girl who will turn 14 on Aug 4.) Are you going to try and sign them up for the stack or sign them up for ocean quest and try to move them to the stack if they are bored.

I really don't know what to do... I have 2 kids almost 11 (daughter 11 on July 31, nephew 11 on Aug 5), then 2 kids almost 14....

I'm thinking that the almost 11's and my son almost 14 would have fun in ocean quest. If they are with my son it will give them more freedom to stick together and come and go in a group. However, my daugther mature beyond her years would probably enjoy the stack more.

So what are you guys doing with your "almost" kids??
My DS turns 14 on April 26th and he will be in The Stack. He is looking to meet others around his age. Will he be able to go to Ocean Quest too? Do you want to PM me with your email and the kids can chat and get to know one another?

[sinnika]

I know that several of us have almost 14 year olds. (I have a boy and a girl who will turn 14 on Aug 4.) Are you going to try and sign them up for the stack or sign them up for ocean quest and try to move them to the stack if they are bored.

I really don't know what to do... I have 2 kids almost 11 (daughter 11 on July 31, nephew 11 on Aug 5), then 2 kids almost 14....

I'm thinking that the almost 11's and my son almost 14 would have fun in ocean quest. If they are with my son it will give them more freedom to stick together and come and go in a group. However, my daugther mature beyond her years would probably enjoy the stack more.

So what are you guys doing with your "almost" kids??

My DD turns 14 in Sept. She is also mature beyond her years. She will be going into high school in the Fall. I really think it depends on the child and their maturity, but all of her friends are older (she went to private school for K-3 so was able to begin school at age 4). We plan on going to talk to the counselors at the Stack when we get there and also let them know she already has 2 friends who will be going to be in the stack. We are keeping our hopes up, but if they say no, then she'll be OK with ocean quest or just hanging in other places than the stack.

[Diane71969]

Hey Fellow cruisers,

Well, we've had quite a bit of sadness these last several days. DH's mom passed away last week and there was a service for her yesterday and she was laid to rest today. We all feel emotionally exhausted. I just wanted to come to my happy place here and visit with ya'll. This board really helps take my mind off things! I am really looking forward to this cruise and meeting up with a great group of Dis-ers!:flower3:
Sorry for your loss.

[djd7292]

Hey Fellow cruisers,

Well, we've had quite a bit of sadness these last several days. DH's mom passed away last week and there was a service for her yesterday and she was laid to rest today. We all feel emotionally exhausted. I just wanted to come to my happy place here and visit with ya'll. This board really helps take my mind off things! I am really looking forward to this cruise and meeting up with a great group of Dis-ers!:flower3:

Sorry for your loss ~ you & your family are in our thoughts! :grouphug:

[Brooklyn]

CAt 11's are back for our cruise. They have gone away a couple of times for a brief time.

Right now on their website there are 8 CAT 11's avail on Deck 6. Also, there are atleast 2 sideways CAT 11's on Deck 5 avail that are not avail online.

[Disney Fans]

Hey Fellow cruisers,

Well, we've had quite a bit of sadness these last several days. DH's mom passed away last week and there was a service for her yesterday and she was laid to rest today. We all feel emotionally exhausted. I just wanted to come to my happy place here and visit with ya'll. This board really helps take my mind off things! I am really looking forward to this cruise and meeting up with a great group of Dis-ers!:flower3:

So sorry to hear this.:hug: If we can help any by are silly ways of talking and joking, hope it helps!:wizard:

[djd7292]

CAt 11's are back for our cruise. They have gone away a couple of times for a brief time.

Right now on their website there are 8 CAT 11's avail on Deck 6. Also, there are atleast 2 sideways CAT 11's on Deck 5 avail that are not avail online.

When I was looking to up-deck, this happened quite a few times where rooms were available then not then available again. I think I should have gone for the non-connector but hoping to possibly get upgraded due to some wanting connecting rooms.

[Paula13]

Hey Fellow cruisers,

Well, we've had quite a bit of sadness these last several days. DH's mom passed away last week and there was a service for her yesterday and she was laid to rest today. We all feel emotionally exhausted. I just wanted to come to my happy place here and visit with ya'll. This board really helps take my mind off things! I am really looking forward to this cruise and meeting up with a great group of Dis-ers!:flower3:

So sorry for your loss. You'll be in my prays!