December 20 2009 3 night Wonder

[nibbo]

Thought I'd just set up the thread for this cruise.
Me, DW and 2 DD's from England. This will be out first ever cruise and we're combining it with a 20 night stay at All Star Movies over Christmas and New Year. We shall be keeping it a secret from DD's until we arrive at Port Canaveral.

Looking forward to seeing who will be our co-passengers.

Nick

[Ware Bears]

We're also going to be on this cruise ~ that's me, DH and three DDs who will be 17, 15 and 13, and we're also from England! We're coming to Orlando for 17 nights and looking forward to spending Christmas and New Year there, it will be our third visit to WDW but our first Disney cruise. pirate: We've kept it a surprise from our DDs since we booked back in September but finally told them today.

We copied the postcard from Mickey that comes with the confirmation, added their name and cruise details in the address part and put them in special envelopes we made which we hung on the Christmas tree. They were a bit shell-shocked at first but have now got over it and are getting very excited. We've spent our Christmas Day watching the cruise DVD! :rotfl:

It's such a relief to be able to finally talk about it openly!! :upsidedow

Nick ~ good luck with keeping your secret, I don't think I could have managed that long!! :goodvibes

[Charleyann]

My son and I will be joined with family friends. Another 13 year old boy and his mother - my friend too!

This will be our first Disney cruise!!!!! We will be doing a 7 day Western cruise with Carnival on Dec. 6/09 and then heading for 3 nights of Port Orleans and then our 7 day land and Sea package starts! After the Cruise we will stay at Port Orleans French Quarters for Christmas!!! We will be in Florida for 25 days!

England friends, us Canadians need the extra long vacations too!

So excited!

Charleyann

[Ware Bears]

Hi Charleyann :wave2:

Wow!! What a fabulous vacation you've got planned. :flower3:

[Charleyann]

:wave2: :wave2: :wave2: Hi Ware Bear!!!!!! You are going to have a great vacation too!

Have a great one!

Charleyann:woohoo:



Hi Charleyann :wave2:

Wow!! What a fabulous vacation you've got planned. :flower3:

[Ware Bears]

You are going to have a great vacation too!



I am so excited!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: My eldest DD has already made some door magnets for me and I've stuck them on our fridge. She has made a lovely one with pictures of the Wonder and the words 'Twas the Cruise Before Christmas' because we would have really liked to do the 4 night one over Christmas but it was too many $$$ ~ so we chose this one instead and we'll brave MK on Christmas Day!! :crowded: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[nibbo]

I feel a bit guilty now. I set up the thread and haven't had time to check if anyone else has joined in.

Warebears,
Sounds like you had a great Christmas Day with your surprise. We were in 2 minds as whether to tell our DD's but have resisted still and will keep it a secret until we arrive at the cruise terminal at Port Canaveral. They think we're staying at a hotel near Kennedy Space centre for a few days so we can go to the beach... can't wait to see their faces when they find out lol.
Not sure if we're brave enough for MK on Christmas day, might go for a more leisurely approach... not sure what though!

Charleyann,
You have a great trip planned out with such a lot of cruising too. We too will be staying at POFQ for Christmas after the cruise, seems like we might be bumping into each other lol.

Nick

[Ware Bears]

I feel a bit guilty now. I set up the thread and haven't had time to check if anyone else has joined in.



Nah, don't feel guilty ~ we're months away from our cruise yet, there's plenty of time for others to join in. I hope more do, I've been looking at some of the other cruise threads and they seem to have great fun with the fish extenders!

Not sure if we're brave enough for MK on Christmas day, might go for a more leisurely approach... not sure what though! I'm not sure I'd call it brave ...... crazy, daft, even plain old stupid springs to mind!! :rotfl: Personally I'd avoid MK on Christmas Day but I've been outvoted by the rest of the family. :guilty:

[nibbo]

I'm not sure I'd call it brave ...... crazy, daft, even plain old stupid springs to mind!! :rotfl: Personally I'd avoid MK on Christmas Day but I've been outvoted by the rest of the family. :guilty:

We're planning on doing Epcot on NYE!! then flying home NYD..we should sleep well on the flight home!

I hope the pound picks up against the dollar too. I only paid a deposit when i booked so it's costing a fair bit more now than originally. Exchange rate was 1.85 when I booked.

Nick

[Charleyann]

I feel a bit guilty now. I set up the thread and haven't had time to check if anyone else has joined in.

Warebears,
Sounds like you had a great Christmas Day with your surprise. We were in 2 minds as whether to tell our DD's but have resisted still and will keep it a secret until we arrive at the cruise terminal at Port Canaveral. They think we're staying at a hotel near Kennedy Space centre for a few days so we can go to the beach... can't wait to see their faces when they find out lol.
Not sure if we're brave enough for MK on Christmas day, might go for a more leisurely approach... not sure what though!

Charleyann,
You have a great trip planned out with such a lot of cruising too. We too will be staying at POFQ for Christmas after the cruise, seems like we might be bumping into each other lol.

Nick


I hope we do bump into each other!!!!:rotfl:

Charleyann

[Ware Bears]

We're planning on doing Epcot on NYE!! then flying home NYD..we should sleep well on the flight home!Us too! Whether we will be able to last out to see the US New Year in I don't know but we will certainly try! We're flying home on 2nd.

I hope the pound picks up against the dollar too. I only paid a deposit when i booked so it's costing a fair bit more now than originally. Exchange rate was 1.85 when I booked.

So do I. Luckily we paid off some of the balance too but I wish now I'd paid all of it off. :sad2:

Charleyann, have you made any plans for Christmas Day yet?

[Ware Bears]

Just popping by to see if there are any more DISers joining in this thread. If anyone else is sailing on this cruise please take a moment to say hi! :goodvibes

[Charleyann]

Us too! Whether we will be able to last out to see the US New Year in I don't know but we will certainly try! We're flying home on 2nd.

So do I. Luckily we paid off some of the balance too but I wish now I'd paid all of it off. :sad2:

Charleyann, have you made any plans for Christmas Day yet?


The only plans thus far for Christmas Day is Christmas Day brunch with Chef Mickey. Last year at Port Orleans we rented a Sea Mouse and went to downtown Disney and then later went to DisneyQuest. My 12 year old said it was his best Christmas!

The parks are crazy and so was downtown Disney. DisneyQuest was busy for a bit , but everyone left around 4pm and it was a good time. I played Ms. Pacman most of the day. Haven't played that in years! LOL:rotfl:

What are you plans for Christmas Day?

Charleyann

[Ware Bears]

The only plans thus far for Christmas Day is Christmas Day brunch with Chef Mickey. Mmmmmm :goodvibes we're hoping to get to Chef Mickey this holiday. Last trip we had it booked for the last evening and my DD fell ill so we had to cancel. :sad1:

The parks are crazy and so was downtown Disney. If there is one thing I have learnt from these boards it is to avoid MK on Christmas Day :crowded: and yet that is where we are going!! We are going to get there early, have lunch at Tony's, then if it is too bad we will make our escape after that.

[ShastaDog]

Hi everybody! This is my first post, so bear with me.

My daughter and I will be taking this cruise as a surprise for her birthday. This will be our 5th trip to the park, but our first time cruising. We are going to spend a couple days at the park, get the b-day fast pass for her actual b-day, then take the cruise. I think she suspects that we are going to WDW for her b-day, as we have talked about the promotion, but I'm not going to tell her about the cruise until we get to Port Canaveral.

I have to say that I love the DISboards! I have been so impressed with the amount of information and the willingness of everybody to share what they have experienced. I am a major fanatic when it comes to pre-planning, so this has been awesome for me to find out what everybody else has to say before I make out my little spreadsheets.

Jennifer

[Ware Bears]

Hi Jennifer :wave2:

Wow!! What a lovely birthday surprise for your DD! :goodvibes

[asmdisney719]

We are a family of five - DH, DS age 14, DDs 13 and 4. We have been to Disney World before, but this is our first cruise. We will be at Disney before and after the cruise. We are booked on the 4 land/3 sea package and then staying at WDW for Christmas. We are looking forward to it. No plans so far; just in the process of planning for the trip itself. We will be celebrating my 4 year old's birthday also, so it will be so exciting for her.

Looking forward to meeting everyone! :yay:

[Charleyann]

We are a family of five - DH, DS age 14, DDs 13 and 4. We have been to Disney World before, but this is our first cruise. We will be at Disney before and after the cruise. We are booked on the 4 land/3 sea package and then staying at WDW for Christmas. We are looking forward to it. No plans so far; just in the process of planning for the trip itself. We will be celebrating my 4 year old's birthday also, so it will be so exciting for her.

Looking forward to meeting everyone! :yay:

You are doing the same as us. WDW before and after. Christmas at Disney. This will be our second Christmas at Disney and first Christmas at Port Orleans French Quarters and forst Disney Cruise. What resort are you staying at?

Charleyann

[asmdisney719]

You are doing the same as us. WDW before and after. Christmas at Disney. This will be our second Christmas at Disney and first Christmas at Port Orleans French Quarters and forst Disney Cruise. What resort are you staying at?

Charleyann

I believe we are staying at the Caribbean Beach for the 4 land/3 night package. Before the package, we are staying at a outside Disney resort for a few days, then we will be doing the package, and then staying at Disney (either at on site or off site) after the package. The only thing booked so far is the resort before and the package. Still trying to find the best airfare, deciding on the transportation whether to rent a car and for how long and also deciding where to stay after the cruise. :confused3 . Way too much planning. :headache: I welcome any suggestions. :listen:

[Ware Bears]

Hi there :flower3: Way too much planning. :headache: I welcome any suggestions. :listen: Can't help with any suggestions, sorry, but wanted to say good luck with your planning. :wizard:

We are all going to have such a magical Christmas this year! :yay:

[ShastaDog]

I believe we are staying at the Caribbean Beach for the 4 land/3 night package. Before the package, we are staying at a outside Disney resort for a few days, then we will be doing the package, and then staying at Disney (either at on site or off site) after the package. The only thing booked so far is the resort before and the package. Still trying to find the best airfare, deciding on the transportation whether to rent a car and for how long and also deciding where to stay after the cruise. :confused3 . Way too much planning. :headache: I welcome any suggestions. :listen:

We are staying at the Carribean Beach before the cruise as well. As far as planning, I would suggest looking at Airtran for tickets (out of SFO). They seem to run cheaper than SJC flights, if you can drive it. However, they have not published their December flights yet. Only up to November at this point. We are renting a car, as we might run to SeaWorld one day, and I want to keep the cruise a secret as long as possible. We will probably take the bus to the airport though after the cruise, since we are going home for Christmas. This is going to be so much fun!!:woohoo:

Jennifer

[asmdisney719]

We are staying at the Carribean Beach before the cruise as well. As far as planning, I would suggest looking at Airtran for tickets (out of SFO). They seem to run cheaper than SJC flights, if you can drive it. However, they have not published their December flights yet. Only up to November at this point. We are renting a car, as we might run to SeaWorld one day, and I want to keep the cruise a secret as long as possible. We will probably take the bus to the airport though after the cruise, since we are going home for Christmas. This is going to be so much fun!!:woohoo:

Jennifer

Thanks for the suggestion. I will keep an eye out at Airtran. We will probably rent a car for the whole time. It is probably cheaper than just renting for part of the period, since we will probably use it before and after the cruise. This will be so fun, but I cannot relax yet until I have made all the final arrangements. I will need a vacation then. :yay:

[Ware Bears]

Can you believe that yesterday (Friday) it was showing as 9 months to go to our cruise on my ticker and I didn't even notice?!! :confused3

Although DH has chosen the cruise to celebrate his 50th birthday (his birthday was last month, the poor guy has to wait quite a while for his present :rotfl: ) I am definitely the most excited one in our family.

What are you guys most looking forward to about the cruise? I am looking forward to just about everything but especially Castaway Cay. We are great POTC fans in our house and I can't wait to see the Flying Dutchman. pirate:

[Charleyann]

Can you believe that yesterday (Friday) it was showing as 9 months to go to our cruise on my ticker and I didn't even notice?!! :confused3

Although DH has chosen the cruise to celebrate his 50th birthday (his birthday was last month, the poor guy has to wait quite a while for his present :rotfl: ) I am definitely the most excited one in our family.

What are you guys most looking forward to about the cruise? I am looking forward to just about everything but especially Castaway Cay. We are great POTC fans in our house and I can't wait to see the Flying Dutchman. pirate:

Sounds like a good, hard labor!:rotfl: I am looking forward to Paradise Island, Atlantis waterpark. We are renting a room from comfort suites. You get four admission to the waterpark . Much cheaper then buying four passes from the ship.
Also, can't wait to relax on the private Island, Castaway Cay with warm water, warm breezes, turquoise waters and snow falling! Please, all I want is a tropical drink and inner tube!!!!:rotfl:

Cheers to you!:woohoo:

Charleyann

[Charleyann]

Hi everybody! This is my first post, so bear with me.

My daughter and I will be taking this cruise as a surprise for her birthday. This will be our 5th trip to the park, but our first time cruising. We are going to spend a couple days at the park, get the b-day fast pass for her actual b-day, then take the cruise. I think she suspects that we are going to WDW for her b-day, as we have talked about the promotion, but I'm not going to tell her about the cruise until we get to Port Canaveral.

I have to say that I love the DISboards! I have been so impressed with the amount of information and the willingness of everybody to share what they have experienced. I am a major fanatic when it comes to pre-planning, so this has been awesome for me to find out what everybody else has to say before I make out my little spreadsheets.

Jennifer

Is this just you and your daughter? My Friend and I are taking just our sons and us. Same age as your daughter. We all seem to have kids the same age.....

Hope we can all meet!!!!

Charleyann

[Ware Bears]

I am looking forward to Paradise Island, Atlantis waterpark. We are renting a room from comfort suites. You get four admission to the waterpark . Much cheaper then buying four passes from the ship. Ooh yes, much cheaper. :thumbsup2 We are not sure what we are doing on Nassau day yet. We may go to visit Atlantis just to have a look, if so we'll make our own way there as again it's much cheaper than the Disney excursion.
Also, can't wait to relax on the private Island, Castaway Cay with warm water, warm breezes, turquoise waters and snow falling! Please, all I want is a tropical drink and inner tube!!!!:rotfl:

I want to be there NOW!! We've been having beautiful weather the last week and today it's turned cold again! :sad2:

Hope we can all meet!!!!

I hope so too! :goodvibes

[asmdisney719]

Sounds like a good, hard labor!:rotfl: I am looking forward to Paradise Island, Atlantis waterpark. We are renting a room from comfort suites. You get four admission to the waterpark . Much cheaper then buying four passes from the ship.
Also, can't wait to relax on the private Island, Castaway Cay with warm water, warm breezes, turquoise waters and snow falling! Please, all I want is a tropical drink and inner tube!!!!:rotfl:

Cheers to you!:woohoo:

Charleyann

We have never been on a Disney Cruise so all of this is new to me. What is this about the passes? Can you give me some info like what it exactly is and how much is it? It sounds interesting.

[nibbo]

Just want to say Hi to the new posters on here and apologize for not saying welcome earlier.
It looks like there will be a few birthdays being celebrated on this cruise... what a wonderful way to spend a birthday, especially as it will be a surprise.
Our 2 DD's still do not know anything about the cruise, as far as they know is that we are staying in a hotel by the beach near Kennedy Space centre for a few days, can't wait to see their faces.
Still completely stumped for what to do on Christmas Day. Think we might just wait until the day and make our minds up then. Spend the day by the pool if it's a nice warm day and venture to the parks later in the evening to catch the fireworks. We're intending to make this holiday a bit more relaxed than our previous ones and visit some of the places we haven't been to before between Christmas Day and New Year. Cypress Gardens, Gatorland, do a river boat ride.... things like that, hopefully they won't be as busy as the main parks.
It's now 11 months since we booked, so like Ware Bears, it's nice to see the ticker getting a bit closer. I don't want to wish away what little summer we have over here in the UK but I hope December hurries up... I need my fix of Disney and Florida soon!!

[Charleyann]

We have never been on a Disney Cruise so all of this is new to me. What is this about the passes? Can you give me some info like what it exactly is and how much is it? It sounds interesting.


the price to buy these passes off the cruiseline is $169 per person. If you book a room a comfort suites, your passes are included. It is often cheaper for a party of four to book the room. The price depends on the time of year. At Christmas it is around $300. Divide that by 4 people and subtract from $169 (price of Passes) and you'll see the difference. We basically get two passes free...

With the room. You checkin and checkout the same time...

Hope this helps!

Charleyann

[Charleyann]

Ok....I am staying extra days before our Land and
Sea package starts with Disney. We will be at Disney 8 days before we sail. Before that is a 7 day Western cruise with Carnival.

I have a room booked with 40% off until Christmas Day and then Holiday rates kicks in at $219 plus tax.

I just found out , I could fly to Nassau from Orlando for just $59! I found a beautiful resort for around $100 nightly in Nassau. I'd love to spent Christmas in the Bahamas....

I have done Disney twice at Christmas. Also just after Christmas too.

I can fly home from Nassau for just $20 more then flying out of Orlando. Gosh, the beach or the crazy hustle and bustle of Disney?????

Charleyann

[ShastaDog]

Is this just you and your daughter? My Friend and I are taking just our sons and us. Same age as your daughter. We all seem to have kids the same age.....

Hope we can all meet!!!!

Charleyann

I have a friend with three daughters (15, 13, 5) that we will be meeting up with in the park before the the cruise. They might be coming with us on the boat, but they just moved down to FL and haven't gotten their tickets for the cruise yet. Nothing like waiting for the government to reimburse your moving expenses!

I do think it's cool that there seem to be a lot of 13 years olds in this thread. I'm hoping we can meet as well! My daughter makes friends pretty easily, but it might be nice to have someone to introduce her to initially.

Is anyone else thinking of signing their teen up for The Wild Side program?

[nibbo]

I do think it's cool that there seem to be a lot of 13 years olds in this thread. I'm hoping we can meet as well! My daughter makes friends pretty easily, but it might be nice to have someone to introduce her to initially.

Our DD's will be 12 and 14 so hopefully there will be plenty of other teens to 'hang about' with on the ship instead of their 'uncool' parents.


Is anyone else thinking of signing their teen up for The Wild Side program?
What is the Wild Side program?

[ShastaDog]

What is the Wild Side program?[/QUOTE]

It is one of the shore excursions on Castaway Cay. According to the DCL website it says "The Wild Side - Snorkel, kayak and take a scenic bike ride amidst a tropical island paradise as you indulge in a thrilling tour of the island — perfect for the teen in your family." Basically, I think they take all the teens over to the Teen Beach for activities in the morning and then point them towards lunch. Thought I might get in a massage while she was off doing that with the other kids...

Only wanted to ask since she will be just 13 and I wondered if anybody knew how the ages in these kind of groups break down. Don't want her to be the only young one in a group of 17 year olds. I might check some other threads out on this as well.

[Ware Bears]

Ok....I am staying extra days before our Land and
Sea package starts with Disney. We will be at Disney 8 days before we sail. Before that is a 7 day Western cruise with Carnival.

I have a room booked with 40% off until Christmas Day and then Holiday rates kicks in at $219 plus tax.

I just found out , I could fly to Nassau from Orlando for just $59! I found a beautiful resort for around $100 nightly in Nassau. I'd love to spent Christmas in the Bahamas....

I have done Disney twice at Christmas. Also just after Christmas too.

I can fly home from Nassau for just $20 more then flying out of Orlando. Gosh, the beach or the crazy hustle and bustle of Disney?????

Charleyann

Charleyann, I think seeing as you have already done Disney at Christmas this is simply too good a chance to miss. It sounds like absolute heaven! :cloud9:

[Ware Bears]

Is anyone else thinking of signing their teen up for The Wild Side program?


Only wanted to ask since she will be just 13 and I wondered if anybody knew how the ages in these kind of groups break down. Don't want her to be the only young one in a group of 17 year olds. I might check some other threads out on this as well.
That's a very good point.

I asked my DDs if they were interested in it but they seemed a bit reluctant to tie themselves down to 4 hours. I'll ask them again nearer the time but I think we may just do the Getaway Package as then we can do things at our own leisure.

[ShastaDog]

Charleyann, I think seeing as you have already done Disney at Christmas this is simply too good a chance to miss. It sounds like absolute heaven! :cloud9:

I totally agree. Since you will be at WDW before the cruise, you will have the chance to do all the Christmasy stuff. We haven't been before, so we are definitely getting tickets for Mickey's VMCP and doing the dinner package for the Candlelight Processional. But the Bahamas for Christmas. How awesome is that. I say go for it!!

Jennifer

[asmdisney719]

I do think it's cool that there seem to be a lot of 13 years olds in this thread. I'm hoping we can meet as well! My daughter makes friends pretty easily, but it might be nice to have someone to introduce her to initially.

Is anyone else thinking of signing their teen up for The Wild Side program?

My 13 year old daughter would love to meet new friends. Maybe we could plan a meeting place for all the 13 year olds to meet... :banana:

What is the Wild Side program? I am new to the Disney cruise, so I am open to all suggestions.

[Ware Bears]

What is the Wild Side program? I am new to the Disney cruise, so I am open to all suggestions.

What is the Wild Side program?

It is one of the shore excursions on Castaway Cay. According to the DCL website it says "The Wild Side - Snorkel, kayak and take a scenic bike ride amidst a tropical island paradise as you indulge in a thrilling tour of the island — perfect for the teen in your family." Basically, I think they take all the teens over to the Teen Beach for activities in the morning and then point them towards lunch.
And here's a link from DCL site here (http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/dcl/en_US/shoreEx/landing?name=CastawayCayExcursionDetailPage&excursionID=C07%20WILDSIDEExcursion).
My 13 year old daughter would love to meet new friends. Maybe we could plan a meeting place for all the 13 year olds to meet... :banana: Great idea. :goodvibes

In fact, perhaps we could all meet up to say hello to each other? Perhaps on the first afternoon? :flower3:

[ShastaDog]

Hey everybody! Just got back from a quick Spring Break trip to Florida. We were in Jacksonville visiting with friends, so of course we had to run down to Orlando! Disney was sooo crowded. We avoided the parks (though it killed me!) and just went to the Polynesian for Tonga Toast (yum!) and to Downtown Disney for some shopping. We spent a day at Seaworld as well. It rained, but the girls didn't mind since the first thing they rode was Journey to Atlantis and then they got splashed feeding the dolphins. It was fun.

I am definitely up for meeting that first afternoon. We were going to try and get there early so we would have time to explore the ship and maybe hit the pool. Any ideas on where would be a good spot?

[asmdisney719]

Great idea. :goodvibes

In fact, perhaps we could all meet up to say hello to each other? Perhaps on the first afternoon? :flower3:


I am definitely up for meeting that first afternoon. We were going to try and get there early so we would have time to explore the ship and maybe hit the pool. Any ideas on where would be a good spot?

Sorry, I have been busy lately and haven't really check the boards. We would love to meet you guys that first afternoon. Just say the time and place and we'll be there. :woohoo:

[Ware Bears]

We avoided the parks (though it killed me!) Oh my goodness, you have some willpower! :eek: Glad you had a great trip. :) I am definitely up for meeting that first afternoon. We were going to try and get there early so we would have time to explore the ship and maybe hit the pool. Any ideas on where would be a good spot?

We would love to meet you guys that first afternoon. Just say the time and place and we'll be there. :woohoo:

Yay!! :yay: It'll be great to meet you guys.

Perhaps we'll get some more people joining in this thread who've cruised before and can suggest somewhere. If not, we can always peek at some of the other meet threads and see where they're meeting! :rotfl:

Anyhow, hope you all have a very Happy Easter. :goodvibes

[Charleyann]

We have Disney already booked, so we are staying at Disney. Going to go to Discovery Cove instead of going to Nassau right after Christmas and rent Sea raycers. We'll do nondisney stuff, consdiering the crowds!

Next year, we'll go to the Bahamas if we like it. We'll see once we done Nassau after the cruise...

I can't wait to meet everyone and to have our kids meet. My son suffers from cystic fibrosis and juvenile arthritis. He is oftened bullied and very weary of kids he doesn't know. I think he would be so happy to meet some nice kids who see past his illness . Gosh, middle school has broken his spirit, I hope this cruise can show him, there are good kids his age!!!!

Bring this cruise on!!!!!


Charleyann:santa:

[Ware Bears]

Oh Charleyann, you'll have a wonderful time at Discovery Cove!! Have you been before? We went on our first trip to Orlando in 2004 ~ it rates as one of the best days of my life. :cloud9:

:hug: for you and your son. Kids can be so so cruel sometimes. :sad2:

I hope he'll have such a fabulous time on the cruise.

[Charleyann]

We have been to Discovery cove 3 times. We find that place so relaxing!

I can't wait for this cruise.....

Charley Ann

[Ware Bears]

Wow!! Three times, lucky you!! :goodvibes


Have any of you read about fish extenders on the main cruise board? They seem great fun to do and I wondered if any of you would be interested?

[ShastaDog]

Have any of you read about fish extenders on the main cruise board? They seem great fun to do and I wondered if any of you would be interested?

Yes, yes, yes! I have read about them and think they sound like fun. I was hoping somebody would bring them up. Some of the threads say that they aren't as popular on the three day cruises. The same with the door magnets. But, I would definitely be interested. Even have some ideas on stuff...:idea:

Jennifer

[Ware Bears]

Yay!! :yay:

I've got some ideas too..........I really hope we do it, it will be so much fun! :)

[Ware Bears]

Well, it is exactly 8 months today that we fly out to Orlando :yay: and then we will have 3 days to play in the parks before we head off to Port Canaveral and the Disney Wonder! :cheer2: pirate: :cheer2:

I am starting to get into full planning mode now :banana: :banana: we are hoping to visit all 4 Disney parks on those 3 days and also book tickets for MVMCP on the 18th December.

We are also hoping to book the Candlelight Processional package for Christmas Eve but from what others have said it's very difficult to get so I will have to cross everything that we are lucky.

We have also been thinking about the cruise. On Nassau day we think we may make our own way over to Atlantis and do the Discover Atlantis tour, it works out cheaper to do it this way rather than book it as an excursion through Disney. Then we'll get back to the boat by lunchtime in order to eat lunch onboard and enjoy the boat in the afternoon.

How are everyone else's plans coming along?

[asmdisney719]

I can't wait to meet everyone and to have our kids meet. My son suffers from cystic fibrosis and juvenile arthritis. He is oftened bullied and very weary of kids he doesn't know. I think he would be so happy to meet some nice kids who see past his illness . Gosh, middle school has broken his spirit, I hope this cruise can show him, there are good kids his age!!!!


Charleyann:santa:

I agree. Kids can be so cruel. I hope he have a great time on this cruise and this vacation. :sad2:

Wow!! Have any of you read about fish extenders on the main cruise board? They seem great fun to do and I wondered if any of you would be interested?

I kind of read about it, but not quite sure what is it and how involved it is. If able, I would love to do it, but I need to find out exactly what is involved before committing to it and letting others down. :confused3

[Ware Bears]

No problem, there is plenty of time before we need to decide. :goodvibes

Looking through the main cruise board, some people seem to spend quite a few $$ on buying/making their fish extenders whilst others prefer to hang a door hanger/bag that they may already have at home.

I think the emphasis is on the gifts being both inexpensive and fun ~ small little items that won't take up much space. Some of the things that I have seen others mention giving/receiving are candy, stickers, tattoos, beads, glowsticks, pencils, fridge magnets, notebooks, bookmarks, anything that may represent your home town/area.

Hope this helps. :)

[nibbo]

How are everyone else's plans coming along?
Planning!!! That's a bit of a sore point for me. I booked the holiday 20 months in advance but that's about as far as I've got. We know roughly what sort of things we are going to do but we leave the day to day planning until we get there and just go with the flow. I think we ought to be a bit more organised this year, especially for the cruise, and we hope to chill out during the Christmas week instead of joining the masses in the big parks.
At least the tickers are counting down nicely now, it doesn't seem 5 minutes since ours was saying 1 year and 8 months to go!!

[Ware Bears]

Woo hoo!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

I booked our MVMCP tickets today for Friday 18th. Can't wait!! :yay: :santa: :yay:

[Charleyann]

We are doing MVMCP too on Dec 18th.....

Charleyann:santa::santa::santa:

[Ware Bears]

We are doing MVMCP too on Dec 18th.....

Charleyann:santa::santa::santa:

:dance3: :dance3: :santa: :dance3: :dance3:

[Charleyann]

Anybody going to Atlantis Aquadventure Park? We just booked our room at Comfort Suites for $253.00 taxes included! This will save us nearly $400 in the Park tickets:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Charleyann:santa:

[Ware Bears]

Wow, what a great saving. Just think what pleasure you'll have being able to spend that money on something else! :thumbsup2

We're planning on going to Atlantis in the morning but not for the aqua park, just to look round the dig, then be back on the Wonder by lunchtime. Even that is cheaper to do by ourselves than with DCL. Their Discover Atlantis tour is $52 each ($52 x 5 = $260) whereas if we make our own way there and buy tickets when we get there it should cost us $4 each one way for a taxi/water taxi, and $35 for tickets making a total of $215. Not such a big saving as you but it all helps. :goodvibes

I read in the Birnbaum guide that if you're on the DCL excursion you wouldn't be able to leave Atlantis until after lunch unless you made your own way back at extra expense so that was also a deciding factor.

[Ware Bears]

Grrrrrr!!! :headache:

My MVMCP tickets arrived but they are for the wrong date. :mad:

The lady I dealt with on the telephone even confirmed the 18th to me yet they are for the 17th. We are able to go on the 17th as we arrive on the 16th, however we thought we may be a bit tired seeing as it was our first day. I have written to Disney to ask if the tickets can be changed to the 18th, if not then we'll just go on the 17th after all.

I'm very glad I paid for them to be sent to me and didn't arrange for them to be Will Call.......... :rolleyes:

[ShastaDog]

We were planning to go to MVMCP on the 17th. That is the day we fly in, but my dd's b-day is the 18th and we are doing the Candlelight Processional dinner package on the 19th. So much we want to do, and so little time!!

[Ware Bears]

Well, yesterday it was 7 months until we fly to Florida! :cool1:

Today it is 7 months until you go to MVMCP, ShastaDog, and that is the day we will also be going unless WDW change our tickets. :santa: I am still waiting for a reply.

We are also planning on doing the Candlelight Processional dining package, we are hoping for the 24th but are thinking of the 23rd if we aren't lucky enough to get our first choice.

I know it's wrong to wish time away but I can't wait for next December! :yay:

[Charleyann]

Did any of you add dining into the land portion of the cruise? If so how much is it? Does Disneu ever give free dining to cruises?

Charleyann

[Ware Bears]

Sorry, can't help because we're staying off-site. The cruise will be the first time we have stayed in Disney accommodation ~ even when we go to Disneyland Paris we stay off-site.

[Ware Bears]

Forgot to say earlier that Disney have now sent me MVMCP tickets for the 18th so we will now be going on that night. Thank you, Disney! :goodvibes

Also, my Passporter 2009 Cruise guide arrived today ~ I am so looking foward to reading it! :)

[ShastaDog]

Quick question: Have most of you chosen early or late seating for dinner? I had requested the earlier seating, but looking through some of the other threads, I was wondering if I want to switch. Alot of people said they enjoyed the shows more when they weren't full and sleepy. Any thoughts?

[Charleyann]

Quick question: Have most of you chosen early or late seating for dinner? I had requested the earlier seating, but looking through some of the other threads, I was wondering if I want to switch. Alot of people said they enjoyed the shows more when they weren't full and sleepy. Any thoughts?


We chose the earlier seating as well. I rather watch the shows on a full tummy rather then a growling one! LOL

Charleyann

[Ware Bears]

LOL! :rotfl: I'm the opposite! I'd rather see the shows first, then eat afterwards. I'm afraid that if I did it the other way round I would be too sleepy after all that delicious food and start to zzzzzzzzzzzzz in the theatre! :scared1:

We were automatically given the late dinner seating when we booked but we are happy to stay with that. I guess there's pros and cons to both.

Are you both getting even more excited now that we're coming up to the six month mark? :yay:

[nibbo]

Starting to get more excited now the 6 month mark's approaching and am even starting to do some planning, which is quite unusual for me!
Just considering booking Cirque Du Soleil tickets now as they are available up to the end of December now and as the £ has strengthened a bit I think it might as well be as good a time as any to book now while the seating availability is good.
Haven't got a clue what to do in Nassau or on Castaway Cay yet. Was thinking of the Dolphin swim in Nassau as we all enjoyed Discovery Cove so much but I think it may just cost too much this time, I'll look into it nearer the time and see how funds are. On Castaway Cay we might just take the relaxation approach and chill out on the beach, weather permitting.

Ware Bears, where did you get your Passporter guide from and is it any good?
If I get one it's going to have to be well hidden as the kids still don't know about the cruise.

Early dining here too. Would rather do that early to leave the rest of the evening clear and I don't think I could last until the later time.

[Ware Bears]

You can get the Passporter either from their site direct or from Amazon. They do two types ~ one is a bound book, the other is loose leaf in a folder with yellow pockets, one for each day, where you can keep ticket stubs, receipts etc and can buy updated pages/pockets for future years.

I love Passporters so I think its worth buying. DH doesn't bother reading these boards so has definitely found it interesting. However, if you're worried about your secret being spoiled, then don't risk buying one ~ you'll find all the info on here.

[Charleyann]

I am now below the 6 month mark for our vacation to begin.:banana:Our first cruise with Carnival begins on Dec. 5 -Dec. 13. We go to Grand Cayman Island, Houndras, Belize and Cozumel. Then Disneyworld on Dec. 13 and staying at Contempory with Magic Kingdom view and then off to cruise, first time with Disney and thenback to Disney for Christmas staying at Port Orleans French Quarters until Dec. 28.

We go to our rental cottage on Dec. 28th until Jan 4th/2010!!!! Discovery Cove, Busch Gardens and Seaworld!!!!


Getting very, very excited!!!!!!:santa:

Charleyann

[Ware Bears]

Wow!!! :earseek:

Ooh, that sounds fabulous. What a fantastic vacation you're going to have Charlieann! :flower1:

[jenpink]

My daughter (7), my nephew (15) and I will also be on this cruise. My daughter and I will fly into Orlando a week before the cruise then my nephew will meet us for the cruise. The rest of my sister's family will then meet us at Disney after the cruise for another 3 days. We are very excited. This will be my daughter and my second Disney cruise but my nephew's first. Nice to hear there will be so many teenagers on the cruise. :)

[Ware Bears]

Hi jenpink :wave2: welcome to this thread! :goodvibes

[nibbo]

You can get the Passporter either from their site direct or from Amazon. They do two types ~ one is a bound book, the other is loose leaf in a folder with yellow pockets, one for each day, where you can keep ticket stubs, receipts etc and can buy updated pages/pockets for future years.

I love Passporters so I think its worth buying. DH doesn't bother reading these boards so has definitely found it interesting. However, if you're worried about your secret being spoiled, then don't risk buying one ~ you'll find all the info on here.

Thanks Elaine. I never even thought of looking on the UK Amazon, whenever I typed in Passporters it always took me to the US site so I presumed you could only get it from over there. I might order it and keep it at work for those quiet moments. Have you tried the WDW Passporters guide. I always get the Brits Guide so was just wondering if there was anything much different in the Passporters guide.

Nick

[nibbo]

I am now below the 6 month mark for our vacation to begin.:banana:Our first cruise with Carnival begins on Dec. 5 -Dec. 13. We go to Grand Cayman Island, Houndras, Belize and Cozumel. Then Disneyworld on Dec. 13 and staying at Contempory with Magic Kingdom view and then off to cruise, first time with Disney and thenback to Disney for Christmas staying at Port Orleans French Quarters until Dec. 28.

We go to our rental cottage on Dec. 28th until Jan 4th/2010!!!! Discovery Cove, Busch Gardens and Seaworld!!!!


Getting very, very excited!!!!!!:santa:

Charleyann

I'm not surprised you're getting excited. We thought we were going for a long time and splitting up our holiday quite a bit but yours sounds fantastic... a whole month on holiday.... now only if we could get enough time off work and school. :thumbsup2
BTW, we too are staying at POFQ after the cruise but staying until New Years Day.

Nick

[nibbo]

Hi Jenpink, welcome to the thread :wave2:

Certainly looks like there will be loads of teens on board. Not sure if they'll have time to meet up though, too much to do in too little time lol.
This is just a taster for us to see how we like cruising and if we enjoy it then we plan to go on longer ones in the future.

Nick

[Ware Bears]

Thanks Elaine. I never even thought of looking on the UK Amazon, whenever I typed in Passporters it always took me to the US site so I presumed you could only get it from over there. I might order it and keep it at work for those quiet moments. Have you tried the WDW Passporters guide. I always get the Brits Guide so was just wondering if there was anything much different in the Passporters guide.

Nick

I've also got the WDW passporter :thumbsup2 ~ I buy the replacement pages for the year we're going but only take a select few and the yellow pockets on holiday rather than the whole folder. I normally buy direct from Passporter in the US but with the poor exchange rate it was working out very expensive this year, that's why I looked on Amazon UK and bought loose-leaf guides with binders for approx £16 each, I think they were that cheap because I pre-ordered them last December!

I'd say the info in Passporter is more detailed than the Brit's Guide but it only covers Disney property and not the whole of Orlando like the Brit's does. However my absolute favourite travel guide for WDW is The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World (http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/browse/book/isbn/9780970959683?utm_campaign=bookbutler&utm_medium=api&utm_source=GB&utm_content=The-Complete-Walt-Disney-World&utm_term=0970959680) by Mike and Julie Neal. It's absolutely full of fabulous colour photos and info I've not read elsewhere. :)

[nibbo]

Thanks Elaine. I think I'll definitely order the cruise book seeing as it will be a new experience for us going on a cruise and we hope to do it a lot more in the future rather than just staying in Orlando for the duration of our holiday.
In 2 minds whether to buy the WDW Passporter book now or hang on for the new one coming out in November. I'm always on the lookout for new and unusual things to do rather than just doing the same old things every time, especially during the Christmas week when the parks will be so busy.

[Ware Bears]

If you're going to buy the WDW one I think it'd be best to get the 2009 one now. If I remember correctly there was a delay when they were due last year ~ I'm not sure if anyone got theirs before Christmas but mine didn't arrive until a very long time after.

Have you been to Ice at Gaylord Palms? We were looking at the photos on the front page of the DIS and thought it would be nice to go there.

[nibbo]

Have you been to Ice at Gaylord Palms? We were looking at the photos on the front page of the DIS and thought it would be nice to go there.

Haven't been to Gaylord Palms yet to see Ice. It's something we were thinking of doing this year between Christmas and New Year. There's so many things we haven't done over there yet and this year we are going to try and do them instead of doing the parks during the Christmas week when the parks will be so busy. What are you planning on doing during the Christmas week? If the weather's nice then I imagine at least a couple of days will be spent round the pool just relaxing. Less than 6 months to go now for us before we leave. :woohoo:

[Ware Bears]

Less than 6 months to go now for us before we leave. :woohoo: :woohoo:

And it's exactly 6 months today until we leave to stay overnight at Gatwick, ready to fly out the next day!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

We would like to go horseriding so will maybe do that in the week between Christmas and New Year. We will probably have a good look round the different resorts at their Christmas decorations, I understand the gingerbread house at Grand Floridian is amazing and I quite fancy the character breakfast there.

At the moment I'm just waiting for the Candlelight Processional dining packages to be released for booking. Last year it was June 23rd but although a couple of people have mentioned August 29th I think it is just speculation at the moment.

[nibbo]

:woohoo:

We will probably have a good look round the different resorts at their Christmas decorations, I understand the gingerbread house at Grand Floridian is amazing and I quite fancy the character breakfast there.



That's a good idea. It's something I've thought about but never really got round to doing. Me and DD's want to do an airboat ride and we'll probably do Busch Gardens during the Christmas week. Never been to Disney Boardwalk either or been to Celebration which is supposed to be good at Christmas so another couple of things to do here. Last time we fitted in a shopping trip a few days before Christmas at Florida Mall where DD's bought loads of clothes for their Christmas presents but we may leave that for the Christmas week.
I'm going to order those Passporter guides next week so hopefully I can break a habit of a lifetime and start to plan things properly this time. I'm even going to book some adr's if I can get them.
Starting to get excited now and almost wishing away our summer.
:goodvibes

[Charleyann]

I am anxiously awaiting Christmas too! Don't want to wish away our summer, as it so very short. We only have two nice warm months and I relish it! Come September.....I really wish the Fall away!:rotfl:

I have my cruise deposit on for Christmas 2010! We are going on Royal Carribean's new - "Oasis of the Seas"! My son is very excited about that!!!!!

Do you know when we can start making dining reservations? I don't think it is 180 days out anymore...maybe 90 days out?

Many thanks

Charleyann:santa:

[nibbo]

I have my cruise deposit on for Christmas 2010! We are going on Royal Carribean's new - "Oasis of the Seas"! My son is very excited about that!!!!!


I think that's what we intend to do more of instead of spending so long in Orlando. This cruise is just going to be a taster to see if we like it before we book a longer one for next time. Not sure if we can afford to go in 2010 but will definitely be going to Florida in 2011.


Do you know when we can start making dining reservations? I don't think it is 180 days out anymore...maybe 90 days out?


ADR's are now bookable from 90 days before. I want to book Ohana's on Christmas Day for breakfast so will be on the phone immediately the phone lines open on 26 September.... unless the online booking is up and running by then.

Nick

[Charleyann]

I think that's what we intend to do more of instead of spending so long in Orlando. This cruise is just going to be a taster to see if we like it before we book a longer one for next time. Not sure if we can afford to go in 2010 but will definitely be going to Florida in 2011.



ADR's are now bookable from 90 days before. I want to book Ohana's on Christmas Day for breakfast so will be on the phone immediately the phone lines open on 26 September.... unless the online booking is up and running by then.

Nick

Thanks for the information on dining. I use to love making ADR at 180 days out...made the vacation seem so close!

Asfor the crusing. I think you'll love it. We did our first cruise last December on Carnival Imagination. We loved loved it and loved Carnival. The food was delicious. In picking a cruise. Form your own opinion. We loved Carnival despite what we heard from others...

We are taking a 7 day Western Carribean on Carnival Valor just before we do our Disney cruise. I am sure I will love Disney but in a different way. Disney is Disney and no one else can do a Disney cruise except Disney. Just as Carnival is unique! Now Royal Carribean - The Oasis of The SEAS", the worlds largest and most inovative cruise.....they are al going to have trouble topping that off with the zip line across the ship, 10 whirpools over the sides, two flowrider pools. two rock climbing walls, inline skating rink, boxing rink, skating rink, boardwalk, central park and promenade with mall and cruises first carasol......I just have to remember it is as unique as itself!!!!!:rotfl:

I'll love them all in their own special way!

Charleyann

[nibbo]

Wow! You certainly seemed hooked on cruises. I've always said that cruises don't really appeal to me but they seem to be catering now to people who don't have any interest in cruising. I'm sure we will love the cruise and I hadn't planned on doing it when I originally booked the holiday back in April 2008. I always like to try and do something special as a surprise for DD's and thought that this would be ideal. Whether or not our next cruise will be with Disney will all be down to price but I thought our first one has just got to be a Disney Cruise.

Nick

[Ware Bears]

Me and DD's want to do an airboat ride and we'll probably do Busch Gardens during the Christmas week. Never been to Disney Boardwalk either or been to Celebration which is supposed to be good at Christmas so another couple of things to do here. Ooh, don't tempt me with Busch Gardens :eek: we're not supposed to be doing either that or Sea World this trip but just the thought of the tigers .................

Our hotel is very close to Celebration so we'll probably pop in one evening too. Last trip we had planned on visiting one afternoon but couldn't get out of the car as it was raining too hard ~ it took us ages to find our way out as the rain was so heavy and the streets all look the same. I began to think we were on the Truman show! :rotfl:

I have my cruise deposit on for Christmas 2010! We are going on Royal Carribean's new - "Oasis of the Seas"! My son is very excited about that!!!!!


Charleyann ~ how exciting!! :yay:

We only live half an hour's drive from Southampton so see the cruise ships in dock if we're up there. Oasis of the Seas was originally supposed to be making a call there on her inaugural tour but I think the latest news is that it's been dropped from the schedule. Disney Wonder stopped there in 1999 but sadly I missed her :sad1:

unless the online booking is up and running by then.

It went live on the 16th ~ let's hope all the bugs will have been sorted out by the time we're ready to book! :wizard:

[Ware Bears]

Ok, I know I'm sad but I've just been watching the Wonder leave port. Just think, in six months time it'll be us on it. :goodvibes

[ShastaDog]

At the moment I'm just waiting for the Candlelight Processional dining packages to be released for booking. Last year it was June 23rd but although a couple of people have mentioned August 29th I think it is just speculation at the moment.

When I called to book our MVMC tickets, I was told by the representative that the release date for the CP tickets was going to be June 23rd. I have it marked on the calendar! We are going to the early show on Dec 19th.

Jennifer

[Ware Bears]

Same day as last year then. I wonder if it will be possible to book it online or whether we'll still have to phone.

[Ware Bears]

Woo hoo fellow cruisers :wave2: I couldn't let this special day pass


pirate: Six months today we sail away!!! :sail:

[nibbo]

Woo hoo fellow cruisers :wave2: I couldn't let this special day pass


pirate: Six months today we sail away!!! :sail:

:banana::banana::banana: :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2: :banana::banana::banana:

It will be here before we know it.

[nibbo]

Ok, I know I'm sad but I've just been watching the Wonder leave port. Just think, in six months time it'll be us on it. :goodvibes

Not sad at all.... I keep watching this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN6OuzU0lGw :thumbsup2

[Ware Bears]

Not sad at all.... I keep watching this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN6OuzU0lGw :thumbsup2

LOL! :lmao: That is brilliant! :thumbsup2

Well, I've just watched the Wonder leave Port Canaveral. In 20 minutes I'll watch again from the Cocoa Beach cam!

If anyone else wants to watch here is the link to Port Canaveral cam (http://www.portcanaveral.com/webcam.htm) and here is the one to Cocoa Beach cam (http://www.cocoabeachnow.com/beachcams.cfm/mode/portcanaveral#cam). It usually leaves Port Canaveral at 5pm EST and can be seen on the Cocoa Beach one 20 minutes later.

[ShastaDog]

Well shoot!! I just tried to book my Candlelight Processional Dining package and was told that they are not going on sale until August 29th!! This is per their new 90 day only advance dining policy. This is not what I was told when I booked the MVMCP tickets. I am so totally irked! :headache:

Jennifer

[Ware Bears]

I tried too, I was told the same. :( I wonder if all the dates will be available for booking on August 29th or whether it will 90 days for each date. The CM I spoke too didn't know.


I hope they will all be available then. From an entirely selfish point of view, that date suits me better as it is in the school summer holidays in the UK and I will be able to phone as soon as the phone lines open. I work in a school and the lines have been open for a couple of hours before I get chance to ring at the moment.

[Ware Bears]

Hi fellow cruisers :wave2: hope you are all keeping well. :goodvibes

I can't believe how our cruise date is creeping closer, roll on Monday week for our 5 month dance! :dance3:

Has anyone given any more consideration to us doing a :fish:Fish Extender:fish: Exchange?

If anyone is up for this, I am willing to be the one to collate the info. :)

[ShastaDog]

I'm up for the Fish Extenders. In fact, I have already collected a couple things I thought would be cute! I will have to make myself an extender though, since I don't have one of them yet. I've seen some cute suggestions.

[Charleyann]

Hi fellow cruisers :wave2: hope you are all keeping well. :goodvibes

I can't believe how our cruise date is creeping closer, roll on Monday week for our 5 month dance! :dance3:

Has anyone given any more consideration to us doing a :fish:Fish Extender:fish: Exchange?

If anyone is up for this, I am willing to be the one to collate the info. :)

Can you please explain Fish Extender?

Many thanks!

Charleyann:santa:

[Charleyann]

I'm not surprised you're getting excited. We thought we were going for a long time and splitting up our holiday quite a bit but yours sounds fantastic... a whole month on holiday.... now only if we could get enough time off work and school. :thumbsup2
BTW, we too are staying at POFQ after the cruise but staying until New Years Day.

Nick


We are staying at POFQ until Dec. 28th and then we are renting a cottage until Jan. 4th/10....then I have to go home!:sick:

Charleyann

[Ware Bears]

I'm up for the Fish Extenders. In fact, I have already collected a couple things I thought would be cute! I will have to make myself an extender though, since I don't have one of them yet. I've seen some cute suggestions.Yay!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

I am somewhat challenged in the craft department ;) so think I will take the easy option and buy one! :rotfl:

I haven't collected anything yet but I've had a couple of ideas ~ oh, this is going to be such fun! :yay:

Can you please explain Fish Extender?

Many thanks!

Charleyann:santa:

Charleyann, it's a bit like a Secret Santa where you leave little gifts for the others in the exchange. There's a fish outside each stateroom door and it's possible to hang a pocket organiser from it, hence why it's called fish extender! Looking at other cruise meet threads, people decide whether they wish to participate ~ if they do, they exchange gifts by leaving them in the pockets in the fish extender. The emphasis seems to be on the gifts being both inexpensive and fun ~ small little items that won't take up much space. Some of the things that I have seen others mention giving/receiving are candy, stickers, tattoos, beads, glowsticks, pencils, fridge magnets, notebooks, bookmarks, anything that may represent your home town/area.

This link (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607) was in the DCL FAQ on the main cruise board, I'm sure it will make more sense than my waffle! :goodvibes

[Charleyann]

Yay!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

I am somewhat challenged in the craft department ;) so think I will take the easy option and buy one! :rotfl:

I haven't collected anything yet but I've had a couple of ideas ~ oh, this is going to be such fun! :yay:



Charleyann, it's a bit like a Secret Santa where you leave little gifts for the others in the exchange. There's a fish outside each stateroom door and it's possible to hang a pocket organiser from it, hence why it's called fish extender! Looking at other cruise meet threads, people decide whether they wish to participate ~ if they do, they exchange gifts by leaving them in the pockets in the fish extender. The emphasis seems to be on the gifts being both inexpensive and fun ~ small little items that won't take up much space. Some of the things that I have seen others mention giving/receiving are candy, stickers, tattoos, beads, glowsticks, pencils, fridge magnets, notebooks, bookmarks, anything that may represent your home town/area.

This link (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607) was in the DCL FAQ on the main cruise board, I'm sure it will make more sense than my waffle! :goodvibes

I am game for this! Should there be a cap played on how much we spend for the gifts? It makes it easier......

So we get things that represent our country/province / city?

I'll bring along some Ketchup chips!!!!:rotfl:

Charleyann

[Charleyann]

Do you buy for everyone? Or just one person?

[Ware Bears]

I am game for this! Woo hoo!!! :cheer2: :yay: :cheer2: :yay: :cheer2:



So we get things that represent our country/province / city?


Yes, that does seem to be a popular idea, also Disney and pirate themed things ~ here's a thread with photos of what some people exchanged here (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2100779) and another here (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1980639).

Should there be a cap played on how much we spend for the gifts? It makes it easier......

Do you buy for everyone? Or just one person?

I've been reading other threads and it definitely seems to be a case of anything goes and it's left to each individual to decide. Some people like to give to each person every day, others give one gift per participating cabin per cruise. For example, we're a family of 5 so people might prefer to give something for us to share instead of a gift each.

I don't mind whether we set a cap or we could just say we spend whatever we are comfortable with. I see some people make their gifts, others buy very cheaply from a dollar shop ~ well, we don't have dollar shops in the UK but we have pound shops! :rotfl:

IMO we should have just two rules ~ (1) Keep it inexpensive and (2) Keep it fun!! :goodvibes

[Charleyann]

Ok, I think I get you. So you give little gifts to each participating cabin? You can give to individual members of that cabin or one gift per family?

Is this for each day we sail? So 3 days of gifts?

You will give us a list of participating cabins and family members and whether they are child or adult?

I was only joing about the Ketchup chips. They'd be crushed by the time I got to Disney cruise after a cruise before this and 7 days at Disney...al ittle stale too!:rotfl:

Charleyann:santa:
Just 4 months and 15 days for me!!!!!!

[Ware Bears]

:)Ok, I think I get you. So you give little gifts to each participating cabin? Yes You can give to individual members of that cabin or one gift per family? Yes

Is this for each day we sail? So 3 days of gifts? Entirely up to you ~ although IMO it's probably best to not do it every day, maybe do it just one day or two days, otherwise there'll be no time left to enjoy the cruise! :rotfl:



You will give us a list of participating cabins and family members and whether they are child or adult? Yes, you PM me your cabin #, names and ages.

I was only joing about the Ketchup chips. They'd be crushed by the time I got to Disney cruise after a cruise before this and 7 days at Disney...al ittle stale too!:rotfl:
Oh rats :mad: and to think I was so looking forward to these!! :lmao:

Charleyann:santa:
Just 4 months and 15 days for me!!!!!!

[Ware Bears]

Ahoy Me Hearties!!! :sail:

pirate: :mickeyjum pirate: :mickeyjum pirate: :mickeyjum pirate: :mickeyjum pirate: :mickeyjum pirate: :mickeyjum pirate: :mickeyjum pirate: :mickeyjum pirate: :mickeyjum pirate:

Only 5 months till we set sail!!!

[gusdmh]

Hey Disney peeps,
My wife and I are going to surprise our familly with this mini-Christmas gift. We are:
DH - Gus/me
DW - Elsa
DS - Adrian/21-disabled
DS - Nick/14
See you there!:santa::santa::santa:

[ShastaDog]

Welcome, Gus and family! DD - Lauren/13 and I look forward to seeing you on the cruise! :thumbsup2

[Ware Bears]

Hi Gus and family :wave2: welcome to this thread! :goodvibes

I'm Elaine and will be cruising with my DH Bryan and our DDs, Samantha 17, Danielle 15 and Francesca 13. We are so looking forward to it!

[Charleyann]

Lots of Teenagers onboard. Should keep them busy and happy!

Charleyann:santa:

[Ware Bears]

Hey fellow cruisers, just popped in to say hi! :wave2:

[Snoopygirl]

Just booked our first cruise!!!! :cool1:

We're in Cat. 10, Deck 2 in two rooms.
Me
DH
2 DD's(9 & 5)
My Mom

Soooooo excited!

I need all the tips I can get.

[Ware Bears]

Hi Snoopygirl, welcome to this thread! :wave2:

This is our first Disney cruise too so we knew nothing when we first considered booking but this board is fantastic for tips ~ I don't know if you've seen it yet but there is a FAQ sticky on the top of the main cruise board page.

If you read through the other posts on this thread you'll see we're planning a fish extender exchange so please join in if you so wish. :goodvibes

[Charleyann]

Just under the 4 month mark until my vacation starts!!!!!

Just got a fantastic upgrade on the 7 night exotic Western Carribean cruise I am taking with Carnival. I got Balcony rooms for $539. Carnival called yesterday and upgraded me to Aft extended Balcony rooms!!!:woohoo: The balconies are double the size. Our room is back left-hand cornor of the ship!!!!:woohoo:

Wish I could a fantastic upgrade like that on Disney:wizard:pixiedust:

Charleyann:santa:

[Ware Bears]

Wow, Charleyann, that is fantastic news!! :yay: :yay: :yay:

Here's some :wizard: that you may also get lucky with DCL! pixiedust:

[gusdmh]

Great to hear from you guys. Can hardly wait to have my 14-year old spend all his time away from us at that teen Aloft:santa:
http://cruise-lines-routes.suite101.com/article.cfm/best_cruise_lines_for_teenagers

[Ware Bears]

Thanks for the link Gus, I know my DDs are looking forward to going to Aloft. :)

[Snoopygirl]

I am like so giddy w/ excitement that I can't stand it!! Was anyone else like this on their first cruise???!

I have been reading everything I can and I keep talking about it to my kids. They are beginning to think I'm nuts :rotfl2:.

So....what do u do in the meantime??? We have like 5 months to go....ugh!

Is everyone going to have those magnetic signs on their doors??
Anyone else on Deck 2??

:banana:

[Ware Bears]

Snoopygirl, I am so excited I am driving everyone mad :upsidedow so anytime you want to talk cruise without driving your kids nuts come on here and post, I'll talk cruise with you!

We are going to decorate our door :banana: :banana: and we have got our fish extender :yay: I am not at all crafty so cheated ;) and bought one off Ebay!

I am wishing our summer away which is terrible but we're not exactly having a good summer weather wise this year and I keep wishing I was at Castaway Cay now!

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Howdy!
We’d like to join in on this little reindeer game.;) We just booked onto this cruise as well and are looking forward to getting back on the Wonder once more before she moves on to other duties. This will be our third DCL cruise and we already can’t wait. Actually we were just on the Magic this past July (and a fabulous time was had by all), but we no sooner got back home then we realized several things. First, we wanted to go back out with DCL ASAP; second, we probably weren’t going to be able to go to Florida at all in the summer of 2010 (for the first time in many years); third, with the new Disney Dream arriving at Canaveral in 2011, this might be the lat time we could get aboard the Wonder before she moves to the west coast and fourth, we really didn’t have any idea what we wanted to do for each other this Christmas. So… We decided to skip presents and extra spending entirely this holiday season and get back on the ship.:thumbsup2

We’d also like to join in on the F/E Exchange if you’re doing one. We were actually in charge of tracking and publishing the members lists and printing ships maps for the July-11 Western and really enjoyed getting to know everyone on the thread and at a DIS-Meet on sailing day. Just let us know who’s looking after the F/E list and we’ll PM them what ever info your collecting. We kept it pretty simple last time and just published a periodic post to the thread that listed everyone in the F/E like this: “Cabin-Nbr – DIS-Name – Crew Names & kids ages” so for us it would look like this:

“2035 - GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes - Rob & Tamara, DS14:Max”

Obviously, we’ve already got our (now infamous no-sew) Fish-Extender and I’m sure we can easily recycle a number of our favorite door magnets. We’ll just have to make a few new ones with a proper seasonal theme and that should keep us occupied while waiting for December to roll around.

We’ll that’s probably way too much rambling on:rolleyes1, but we’re so excited!:cool1: Looking forward to hearing from everyone and getting back on a Disney ship. See you soon!

[MOMO2DK]

Hi,
I booked our first cruise last week!!! I can't wait! I really wasn't planning on doing this at all, but somehow everything fell into place.

Just our family
Me
DH -aka 'The Capt'
DD 10
DS 8

I hope I learn all I can here to make sure we have as much fun as possible!

Martha

[Charleyann]

So excited. Today I received my cruise travel kit from Disney cruise lines. Didn't know we were getting this! Did anyone else get their's ?

Charleyann:banana::santa::banana:

[Snoopygirl]

Charleyann......NO we didn't get anything.....YET! But when I do I will be so excited. I see this is your first cruise too! What deck are you on? We're on Deck 2.

I am soooooo excited and can't stop thinking about it :rotfl:

[Charleyann]

Charleyann......NO we didn't get anything.....YET! But when I do I will be so excited. I see this is your first cruise too! What deck are you on? We're on Deck 2.

I am soooooo excited and can't stop thinking about it :rotfl:

Our first Disney cruise too! Taking a 7 day western cruise with Carnival just before.....

I was excited to see the travel kit. The letter that came with it said " You're Disney cruise is closer then ever"....
My son got it out of the mail box and got very excited too. He knew what it was....:rotfl:

We had a guaranteed room, so we haven't been assigned a cabin yet. I can't wait to find out where it is!!!!


We all have to meet from some kind of drinK ? Till then :woohoo:

Charleyann:santa:

[ShastaDog]

Our cruise kit came last week and I had to open it and start going through the stuff right away, I was so excited. Of course then my daughter came downstairs and I had to stuff everything under the couch cushions! I am trying to keep this a secret until we get to Orlando. But it is so hard when I am so looking forward to it!

[Ware Bears]

Our travel kit came today too! :yay: :yay: :yay: Makes it seem much nearer. :)

Our cruise kit came last week and I had to open it and start going through the stuff right away, I was so excited. Of course then my daughter came downstairs and I had to stuff everything under the couch cushions! I am trying to keep this a secret until we get to Orlando. But it is so hard when I am so looking forward to it!
Good luck with keeping it secret. :wizard: Nick (nibbo) who started this thread is also keeping it secret from his DDs. We kept it a secret until Christmas Day, I'm not sure I could have kept it any longer! :rotfl:

[Ware Bears]

Hi GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes and MOMO2DK, welcome aboard! :wave2:
We’d also like to join in on the F/E Exchange if you’re doing one. We were actually in charge of tracking and publishing the members lists and printing ships maps for the July-11 Western and really enjoyed getting to know everyone on the thread and at a DIS-Meet on sailing day. Just let us know who’s looking after the F/E list ............

Ooh, are you volunteering? ;) :rotfl: :goodvibes Please don't worry if you'd rather not, I'm quite happy to do it. :)

[Snoopygirl]

I don't know what this F/E thing is all about but it sounds like fun. Where would I find info on this and can I join in?? This will be our very first cruise ever! :cool1:

[Ware Bears]

Of course, the more the merrier :goodvibes have a look at page 7 of this thread, posts 95-104 :)

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Ooh, are you volunteering? ;)

Actually… Yes.:thumbsup2
We’d be glad to look after the F/E and Members list. Like I said, we did this recently so we already have a general system for looking after everything. If you already have any info put together, you can either PM us or post it here. Either way, we’ll go back through the thread and put together an initial members list and then start looking for those members that are interested in joining in on the F/E.

We’ll post more info in a bit just to let all the new folks know what it’s all about and how it all works. So, (like it or not:rolleyes:) you’ll be hearing from us a lot. Were already looking forward to getting to know every one. Back in a bit…

Rob & Tamara

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Here ye!! Here ye!!
party:
We are officially inviting all member of the thread who are sailing along with us on the December 20, 2009 “Holidays of Wonder” Cruise to join in on a “Fish Extender Exchange” (F/E for short). If you interested, either PM us directly or post on this thread the following little bit of info:

“Cabin Number” – “DIS Member Name” – “all Crew Members & any kids ages”

For us it looks like this:

2035 – GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes – Rob & Tamara, DS14: Max

We will regularly publish a list of all the members who are joining in and we’ll put together a ships map showing you how to find everyone’s cabin to make the exchange easier. If you interested just holler out and we’ll look after the rest. If your wondering just what we’re talking about, just check out the next post. Hope to here from everyone real soon

Rob & Tamara

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

So just what exactly is a “fish” and just why does it need “extending”? Well… The “fish” is a combination wall decoration/ornament and message clip that is attached to the wall outside every cabin on the Magic & Wonder. The CMs (that’s “Cast Members” for the newbies) use them to leave messages, official forms or invitations for the occupants of the cabin as needed. It’s kind of like a glorified fridge-magnet and it looks like this: (click on the image to enlarge)

http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Pix/th_5520-door1.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Pix/?action=view&current=5520-door1.jpg)

A “Fish Extender” is any thing that you care to hang on the fish. Literally anything will qualify, but in general, they are usually some type pocket organizer similar to a shoe caddy or mail organizer. They can be as simple as a canvass bag or as complex as your imagination cares to stretch. Here are a couple from our last cruise: (click to enlarge)

http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Pix/th_IMG_2038.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Pix/?action=view&current=IMG_2038.jpg) http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Pix/th_IMG_2035.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Pix/?action=view&current=IMG_2035.jpg) http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Pix/th_IMG_0149.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Pix/?action=view&current=IMG_0149.jpg)

We’re are not very good with a needle and thread, so we engineered ours out of a couple of small cotton bags, a Disney themed bandana and some chain from a light fixture and ended up with this variation on the idea: (click to enlarge)

http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Pix/th_F-E2009.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Pix/?action=view&current=F-E2009.jpg)

So, what’s it for? Well… It has become a kind of “Secret Santa” game played by the folks who roam the DIS Boards. The idea is that every DIS Member who is on the same cruise will go around the ship and leave a little “nick-nack” or “whats-it” in the pouches for the other members that are playing along. The generally agreed rules are that you give out gifts to each participant once per cruise, and that the gifts should be inexpensive trinkets that either fit a cruise or holiday theme and/or show off a little taste of who you are or the place that you call home. Here’s a link to a continuing thread on the boards that discusses the subject at length:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607

Or, you can just ask us directly and we’ll either answer your question or find an answer. Welcome aboard and come join in on the fun!

[Snoopygirl]

I'm in!!

We'll be in 2 rooms so should I have an F/E for each room?

2629---------Snoopygirl--------Me(Cynthia),DH(Dan), & DD(Brianna-5)
2631------(not a Dis member)---my mom(Diane), DD(Alyssa-9)

This will be fun!

Will there be a "meet" during the cruise so we can get to know everyone?

:woohoo:

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

1. We'll be in 2 rooms so should I have an F/E for each room?
2. Will there be a "meet" during the cruise so we can get to know everyone?


Good Questions!!

You don’t have to put an F/E on both doors (especially since they are right beside each other), but it might be more fun. As you do have two groups, we’ll keep both of your cabins together in the published lists, and at least we’ll almost certainly leave a similar F/E-Gift for both cabins (even if we just leave them both in the one F/E).

Now as for meetings, that’s totally up to the group. Having said that, the most common first DIS-Meet for us has been to get together at 3:00pm on the first day of the cruise. This is just before the lifeboat drill, which starts at 4:00. That gives us about 30 to 40 minuets to drop in, meet folks, plan any additional meets and pass out info and maps if available. It also keeps the meet to a limited time, as we all have to be present at the lifeboat drill. As for where, we could meet any where on the ship, but we recommend meeting in the “Promenade Lounge”. The Promenade is on the port side of Deck-3 (the deck where you’ll board the ship) between the restaurants on that deck (“Triton’s” and “Parrot Cay”). It’s generally not very crowded at this time and fairly wide open, so it’s easy to find each other.

Let us know what you think and if everyone is agreeable with this, we’ll make it official.

[Ware Bears]

Actually… Yes.:thumbsup2
We’d be glad to look after the F/E and Members list.
Thank you! :flower3:

Here ye!! Here ye!!
party:
We are officially inviting all member of the thread who are sailing along with us on the December 20, 2009 “Holidays of Wonder” Cruise to join in on a “Fish Extender Exchange” (F/E for short). If you interested, either PM us directly or post on this thread the following little bit of info:

“Cabin Number” – “DIS Member Name” – “all Crew Members & any kids ages”

For us it looks like this:

2035 – GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes – Rob & Tamara, DS14: Max



I love the name "Holidays of Wonder" :banana: :banana:

We are so looking forward to the fish extender exchange ~ I love yours :goodvibes
I am not at all creative so we have cheated :rolleyes1 and bought ours off Ebay. :rotfl:

Our details are

8528 - Ware Bears - DH Bryan, (Me) Elaine, DD17 Samantha, DD15 Danielle, DD13 Francesca

3pm at the Promenade Lounge is fine with us :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 I am so looking forward to meeting everyone. :)

[nibbo]

Wow, so much has happened on here since I last looked in.... new people, fish extenders, and it's getting so much closer. Been so busy at work and the computer's been on the blink too so not had much chance to come on here and join in. Anyway, the unthinkable's happened this morning. I've woken up this afternoon (been working nights!) and next to my bed is an envelope with my travel pack from DCL in it. It's been put there by my DD's who at the moment are fortunately in town with their mates. I've got 2 hours to think of an excuse before they come home and start asking questions or the secret is over. I might show them the guides and say it must be just an advertising mailer and see if I can get away with that. Wish me luck!

We'll join in with the fish extenders and are ok with meeting etc. I'll post my details when I've dug out my room number from all the hidden paperwork stashed away at the back of the cupboard where DD's can't find it. I'll have a proper read of all the posts too instead of skipping through them. All my overtime at work finishes next week and then I've got a couple of weeks off so I can catch up on everything and hopefully start to organise a few things.

Just noticed, less than 4 months before we fly out :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Nick

[Ware Bears]

Nick, oh no :scared1:

I hope your secret hasn't been spoiled ~ good luck :wizard:

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Howdy!
Well, we’ve rummaged back through the thread and put together an initial Members & F/E list for the Dec 20 cruise. So far we have 10 different groups totaling 39 folks who are following the thread and are planning to sail with us. There are 19 kids ranging in age from 4 to 17 years and about half of them are in the 13-14 range.

We have had 4 groups confirm that they will be participating in the F/E and a couple others expressed some interest before we started organizing the whole thing, so we’re waiting to hear from everyone else before adding them to the F/E list. We will probably start sending PMs out about joining in about a week, but for now we’ll let every one catch up with the thread and contact us here.

If your reading this and wondering what an F/E is, here’s a link back to our little introduction on the subject:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33122459&postcount=131

So with out farther ado, here's the first official F/E & Members list:

================================================
"Holidays of Wonder" Cruise (Dec 20-23, 2009) - Members Lists
================================================
Current F/E Participants
**Note - Cutoff for joining F/E Exchange will be Sunday, November 29
Cabin - DIS Name - The Crew
-----------------------------------
2035 - GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes - Rob & Tamara, DS14:Max
2629 - Snoopygirl - Cynthia & Dan, DD5:Brianna
2631 - Snoopygirl - DGM:Diane, DD9:Alyssa
8528 - Ware Bears - Bryan & Elaine, DD17:Samantha, DD15:Danielle, DD13:Francesca
**** - nibbo - Nick, DW, DD12, DD14

Dis Members also Sailing
Cabin - DIS Name - The Crew
-----------------------------------
**** - Charleyann - Charleyann, DS, with DBFF & DS13
**** - ShastaDog - Jennifer, DD13:Lauren
**** - asmdisney719 - Me, DH, DS14, DD13, DD4
**** - jenpink - Me, DD7, DN15
**** - gusdmh - Gus & Elsa, DS21:Adrian, DS14:NicK
**** - MOMO2DK - Martha, DH, DD10, DS8

A couple of notes:
1. The cut off for joining in on the F/E is Nov 29. That is three weeks before we sail. The idea here to ensure that those who are participating will know exactly how many gifts they need to put together and have time to order things if necessary. Also, there are a number of groups that are starting their trips in early December, so we need to finalize the list before everyone starts traveling.

2. If we have any names wrong or you want to give us any names, cabin numbers or other info, just post it here or send us a PM.

3. If you want to be added to the F/E list, just let us know and we’ll update the list (which we’ll probably republish on the thread every week or so depending on the number of update we receive.

[Ware Bears]

:thanks:

Rob and Tamara, you are stars! :flower1:

[nibbo]

Nick, oh no :scared1:

I hope your secret hasn't been spoiled ~ good luck :wizard:

Well that was a lot easier than I thought it would be. They didn't even mention it when they came home and when they did eventually remember I just said that it was something I sent off for online ages ago but it was just rubbish anyway. Told them I hate the thought of going on a cruise and it was too expensive.... that seemed to do the trick. Just hope the tickets come when they're at school, don't think I'll be able to blag it again!

Also, a big thank you to Rob and Tamara for taking the time and effort to arrange everything on here. It's very much appreciated. :thumbsup2

Nick

[Charleyann]

Both my son and my Friend's son are now 14 years old.

Our names : Me=Charley and my son Jacob. My best friend is Heidi and her son's name is Zackary.

We are excited. We still want to be part of Fish extenders...

We haven't been assigned a cabin yet.:banana:

Charleyann

[Charleyann]

Was looking tonight and there were no categories above category 6.

I booked category 12 guaranteed with 4 people. I know we automatically go to at least category 11 because 4 people won't fit in Category12.....Wonder where that leaves us?

Charleyann

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Both my son and my Friend's son are now 14 years old.

Our names : Me=Charley and my son Jacob. My best friend is Heidi and her son's name is Zackary.

We are excited. We still want to be part of Fish extenders...

We haven't been assigned a cabin yet.:banana:

Charleyann

Thanks for the info. :thumbsup2 We’ll update your line and move you to the F/E list the next time it gets posted. Just let us know when they assign your cabin number and we’ll update that as well. Normally DCL will assign the GTY cabins some where between 30 and 45 days out. This past summer, we got our cabin assignment right at 45 days, but 30 days seems to be more common.

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

For those who are considering joining in on the F/E but aren’t sure that you can make or find your own extender… here’s another families excellent take on just how simple it can be:

http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Pix/IMG_0149.jpg

Like we said in our introduction, almost anything will qualify, and this simple F/E worked as well and was just as much fun as the most elaborate one we’ve ever seen. So, if your sitting on the fence, we say, “Dude! Jump on in, the water’s righteous!”:goodvibes

[jtw999]

My husband and I (plus our sons 12, 10, and 7) will be going on this cruise and would love to get involved in the Fish Extender idea I've read about. Do we just bring the thing for the door and a bunch of small gifts? Or is there a thread where those participating are listed with room numbers, etc...?

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

My husband and I (plus our sons 12, 10, and 7) will be going on this cruise and would love to get involved in the Fish Extender idea I've read about. Do we just bring the thing for the door and a bunch of small gifts? Or is there a thread where those participating are listed with room numbers, etc...?

Howdy and Welcome Aboard!!
:welcome:
You’re exactly where you need to be. We’re the unofficial keepers of the F/E and DIS-Members lists for the "Holidays of Wonder" Cruise (Dec 20-23, 2009), and we just wanted to give you a little shout out and say that we’re all glad to have you along with us.

We see that you’re interested in taking part in the Fish Extender Exchange (F/E for short). We’ll go ahead and use the info we pulled form your post to add you to a spot on the exchange list (which we republish on this thread about once a week depending on the number of changes that have been made). When you get a chance, there is the little bit of data we need to make it official:

“Cabin-Nbr – DIS-Name – Crew Names & kids ages”

as an example, for us it look like this:

“2035 - GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes - Rob & Tamara, DS14:Max”

This will help everyone taking part to be able to find your cabin onboard the ship and get to know who you are. If you have any questions about the F/E, the Wonder, DCL in general or anything else for that matter, just post it here or on the boards and someone will probably be able to help you find an answer. Looking forward to meeting you on the Wonder.

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Here’s the most current F/E and members list for Dec 20. Some groups have GTY cabins and don’t yet know their stateroom numbers. That’s cool, just let us know when you finally get an assignment (likely in mid November). If you already know your cabin number, then just post it here and we’ll pick it up and update the lists. Also let us know if we need to update anything that’s listed here (cabin changes, member names, kids ages, move on to or off of the F/E list, ect…). Holler out if you have any questions.
TTFN

================================================
"Holidays of Wonder" Cruise (Dec 20-23, 2009) - Members Lists
================================================
Current F/E Participants
**Note - Cutoff for joining F/E Exchange will be Sunday, November 29
Cabin - DIS Name - The Crew
-----------------------------------
2035 - GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes - Rob & Tamara, DS14:Max
2629 - Snoopygirl - Cynthia & Dan, DD5:Brianna
2631 - Snoopygirl - DGM:Diane, DD9:Alyssa
8528 - Ware Bears - Bryan & Elaine, DD17:Samantha, DD15:Danielle, DD13:Francesca
**** - nibbo - Nick, DW, DD12, DD14
*GTY - Charleyann - Charley, DS14:Jacob & Heidi, DS14:Zackary
**** - jtw999 - DH, DW, DS7, DS10, DS12
*GTY - CoriCW - Cori & David, DD8:Tina, DS7:Ricky, DS5:Ross

Dis Members also Sailing Dec 20
Cabin - DIS Name - The Crew
-----------------------------------
**** - ShastaDog - Jennifer, DD13:Lauren
**** - asmdisney719 - Me, DH, DS14, DD13, DD4
**** - jenpink - Me, DD7, DN15
**** - gusdmh - Gus & Elsa, DS21:Adrian, DS14:Nick
**** - MOMO2DK - Martha, DH, DD10, DS8

[CoriCW]

Howdy!!!

I am such a newbie - just joined the boards last night! - and I am already overwhelmed and feeling waaaay behind in the planning category!!

We are on this cruise!!!! Our first Disney cruise ever (only 2nd for DH and me). I AM SO EXCITED!!! We are trying to keep our whole trip a secret for as long as possible for our DD and DS's...

We are in on the F/Es!! Sooo cool!!

I have no idea what cabin we are in.

CoriCW - Cori and David, DD (8) Tina, DS (7) Ricky and DS (5) Ross

We will be traveling with my parents and with my brother and his family (Hi Kelly!).

Have I mentioned yet that I AM SO EXCITED??!!!!???!!!???:banana::banana:

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Howdy!!!

I am such a newbie - just joined the boards last night! - and I am already overwhelmed and feeling waaaay behind in the planning category!!

We are on this cruise!!!! Our first Disney cruise ever (only 2nd for DH and me). I AM SO EXCITED!!! We are trying to keep our whole trip a secret for as long as possible for our DD and DS's...

We are in on the F/Es!! Sooo cool!!

I have no idea what cabin we are in.

CoriCW - Cori and David, DD (8) Tina, DS (7) Ricky and DS (5) Ross

We will be traveling with my parents and with my brother and his family (Hi Kelly!).

Have I mentioned yet that I AM SO EXCITED??!!!!???!!!???:banana::banana:


Welcome Aboard!!
:welcome:
We’ll add your group to our list and update the current version on the boards as well. Just let us know when DCL assigns you a cabin number (you can either check you reservation on the DCL site about 30ish days before we sail or it will be printed on you luggage tags which should arrive at about the same time). Would you like to list your Parent’s and/or your Brother’s family names & cabin (when you know it) on our members list, or for that matter, would they be interested in playing along in our little reindeer game?

Rule one for all newbies: Relax! If you have questions, ask them here. Or, just read through the various threads on the boards. Especially the FAQ thread below:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2068966

Again, were glad to have you along and we can hardly wait for the holidays to get here ourselves.

[CoriCW]

I got our plane tickets tonight!!! I am so excited!!! We got a really good deal (I think so, anyhow).

Next jobs to tackle: hotel for 3 nights before the cruise and rental car for afterwards.

Question (sorry if this is the wrong forum to post this): if we stay on Disney property before the cruise, do they cut you a deal to get a shuttle to the port? Do they even offer shuttles from Disney property to the port (we are not on a land & sea package)? I appreciate any help with this!!

Thanks!
Cori

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Question (sorry if this is the wrong forum to post this): if we stay on Disney property before the cruise, do they cut you a deal to get a shuttle to the port? Do they even offer shuttles from Disney property to the port (we are not on a land & sea package)? I appreciate any help with this!!

Thanks!
Cori

If you are not doing the Land/Sea then you have a couple of things to consider.

If you are driving your own car to the resort where you are staying before the cruise, they will issue you a parking pass at the time you check in, but the pass will expire on the day you check out. They don’t generally let you leave your car at the resort.

If your are flying in, then they will bring you to the resort from MCO for no charge, but you will be charged for the transfer to the port. Disney does offer this type of shuttle to the port, but they are not cheap. You might do better hiring a town car to take you to Canaveral. You also need to consider whether or not your going back to WDW or to the airport after you return. Here is a link to a section on the FAQ which discuses transfers and might be useful:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/cr-transportation.htm#GT

Hope that helps a little bit.

[Ware Bears]

Well that was a lot easier than I thought it would be. They didn't even mention it when they came home and when they did eventually remember I just said that it was something I sent off for online ages ago but it was just rubbish anyway.
Phew!!! :rolleyes1

My husband and I (plus our sons 12, 10, and 7) will be going on this cruise

Howdy!!!



Hi, welcome aboard!! :welcome:

Just in case anyone has forgotten (surely not ;) ) we will be setting sail exactly

:rockband:

4 months today!!

I am sooooooo excited!! :banana: :banana: :dance3: pirate: :dance3: :banana: :banana:

[Cinderella90210]

:banana::banana: 4 MONTHS:banana::banana:

Hi everyone :flower3:

I just thought I would come on here and say hello to all the fellow cruisers!!
I'm Samantha "Sammy", eldest DD of Ware Bears :thumbsup2

I can't wait for the cruise, I am so excited, and can't wait to meet you all and the rest of the teens! :goodvibes

I have been really busy this summer making magnets for our door and so I just thought I would post my photobucket url so that everyone can use a few of the ones I have on there. You can print them off on magnetic paper very easily. The magnets are in the folders:
-Disney Cruise
-Mickey Ear Designs
-VIP Designs [Mostly girl designs at the moment :goodvibes]

http://photobucket.com/HollywoodSammy

Here is one of my favourites:
http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv239/HollywoodSammy/Disney%20Cruise/WONDER600x450.jpg

I have also made a DIS Green Ear with a character and username like this:
http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv239/HollywoodSammy/Customised/dis2.jpg

and some with our stateroom on like this:
http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv239/HollywoodSammy/Customised/WONDERStateroom600x450.jpg

If any of you would like one with your stateroom on or a Dis Green Ear then just PM me with the stateroom number/username and Disney character you need on it.

I look forward to seeing you all in 4 months!! :santa::santa:

:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[jenpink]

We would like to join the fish extender exchange as well

cabin 7123 - Jenpink - Jennifer, ddSulie (7) and nephew Sam (15)

My sister, her husband and daughter 11 have decided to come on the cruise as well, I'll see if they want to join the exchange.

This is our second Disney Cruise and finding the wait very difficult.:sad1: Hope being on here makes the wait more bearable:goodvibes

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

We would like to join the fish extender exchange as well

cabin 7123 - Jenpink - Jennifer, ddSulie (7) and nephew Sam (15)

My sister, her husband and daughter 11 have decided to come on the cruise as well, I'll see if they want to join the exchange.

This is our second Disney Cruise and finding the wait very difficult.:sad1: Hope being on here makes the wait more bearable:goodvibes

Fabulous!!
Glad to have you join in. The more the merrier!! We’ve found that roaming the DIS boards and keeping up with the thread does help the time pass a little easier and it keeps us up to date with everything DCL. Let us know if your sister’s group wants to participate in the F/E or if they would just like to be added to the members list and we’ll add them on. We updated the F/E & Members list and we’ll republish the most current version in the next post.

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Below is the most current version of the members list. We are also keeping a more detailed MS-Excel version of the info, which can be emailed to anyone that would like a copy (just send us a PM with the address). We are also putting together a map of the Wonder that marks all the cabins that are participating. We’ll post that after the final list has been established and we’ll also bring copies with us and pass them out at the DIS-Meet to anyone that wants a copy.


================================================
"Holidays of Wonder" Cruise (Dec 20-23, 2009) - Members Lists
================================================
Current F/E Participants
**Note - Cutoff for joining F/E Exchange will be Sunday, November 29
Cabin - DIS Name - The Crew
-----------------------------------
2035 - GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes - Rob & Tamara, DS14:Max
2629 - Snoopygirl - Cynthia & Dan, DD5:Brianna
2631 - Snoopygirl - DGM:Diane, DD9:Alyssa
7123 - Jenpink - Jennifer, DD7:Sulie, DN15:Sam
8528 - Ware Bears - Bryan & Elaine, DD17:Samantha, DD15:Danielle, DD13:Francesca
**** - nibbo - Nick, DW, DD12, DD14
*GTY - Charleyann - Charley, DS14:Jacob & Heidi, DS14:Zackary
**** - jtw999 - DH, DW, DS7, DS10, DS12
*GTY - CoriCW - Cori & David, DD8:Tina, DS7:Ricky, DS5:Ross
*GTY - mcl - Katie, DD13:Dilara


DIS Members also Sailing Dec 20
Cabin - DIS Name - The Crew
-----------------------------------
**** - ShastaDog - Jennifer, DD13:Lauren
**** - asmdisney719 - Me, DH, DS14, DD13, DD4
**** - gusdmh - Gus & Elsa, DS21:Adrian, DS14:Nick
**** - MOMO2DK - Martha, DH, DD10, DS8

If any one else would like to join in or be moved to the F/E just give us a shout.

[mcl]

We would love to join the FE exchange. This is our second cruise, we sailed on the Wonder on Dec.21, 2008. It was wonderful.

Don't have an assigned room number yet.

**** mcl Katie, DD13:Dilara

Looking forward to meeting you all.

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

We would love to join the FE exchange. This is our second cruise, we sailed on the Wonder on Dec.21, 2008. It was wonderful.

Don't have an assigned room number yet.

**** mcl Katie, DD13:Dilara

Looking forward to meeting you all.

Welcome Aboard!!
:welcome:

We’ll add your group to our list and update the current version on the boards as well. Just let us know when DCL assigns you a cabin number (which should be somewhere between the beginning on November and Thanksgiving). Glad to have you along and we’re looking forward to meeting everyone during the holidays.

There will be a DIS Meet at 3:00 on the day we sail in the Promenade Lounge on deck-3 between Triton’s and Parrot Cay (just before the lifeboat drill). We’ll be there handing out ship’s maps showing all the cabins that are participating in the F/E. Hope to see you there.

[Snoopygirl]

Welcome Aboard!!
:welcome:

There will be a DIS Meet at 3:00 on the day we sail in the Promenade Lounge on deck-3 between Triton’s and Parrot Cay (just before the lifeboat drill). We’ll be there handing out ship’s maps showing all the cabins that are participating in the F/E. Hope to see you there.

Cool! Looking forward to this. I have never been to a DIS meet so this will be fun for us! Just hope I can find the Lounge.....do they give you a map of the ship when you board???

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Cool! Looking forward to this. I have never been to a DIS meet so this will be fun for us! Just hope I can find the Lounge.....do they give you a map of the ship when you board???

They will give you a map when you check in at the terminal, but The Promenade Lounge is easy to find. It’s open to the main walkway on Deck-3. When you board the Wonder in Port Canaveral, you’ll be on Deck-3. “Triton’s“ will be immediately on your left. As you cross to the other side of the main lobby you will sea the Guest Services desk on your right and the port side hall leading to the aft elevators and Parrot Cay on you left. Just head down the hall and you’ll walk right by the lounge. Don’t know how many folks will show up, but we’ll be there greeting people and handing out info. See you then.

Here’s a link to the ship deck plans in the FAQ. Just click to enlarge.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/cr-deckplans.htm#

[Charleyann]

Hey...just 98 days until my Christmas vacation begins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

charleyann:santa::banana::santa:

[Ware Bears]

So you're into Double Digits now, Charleyann? How exciting! party:

mcl, welcome aboard the thread! :wave2:

[Charleyann]

So you're into Double Digits now, Charleyann? How exciting! party:

mcl, welcome aboard the thread! :wave2:

Yes..double digits for me. Your next!!!! Won't be long now...


Charleyann:banana::banana::banana::santa:

[Ware Bears]

I think nibbo flies out a few days before us but then it will be our turn! :banana: :banana:

I am getting so excited :yay: we have treated ourselves to a couple of nights at the Yacht Club for New Year, it will be our first ever stay on Disney property! :jumping1:

[Charleyann]

I think nibbo flies out a few days before us but then it will be our turn! :banana: :banana:

I am getting so excited :yay: we have treated ourselves to a couple of nights at the Yacht Club for New Year, it will be our first ever stay on Disney property! :jumping1:

The Yacht Club sounds exciting for New Years!!!! We too treated ourselves. We are Staying in Contempory with Magic Kingdom View in the Tower until the cruise. Then we go to Port Orleans French Quarters for Christmas!!!!:banana::dance3::yay

It's getting harder to wait!!!!!


Charleyann:santa:

[Charleyann]

Wouldn't it be spectular if we too got a bounceback offer for $99, like they were previously offering?:yay:

I 'd :yay: at that real quick!:rotfl:

:woohoo: Cheers for a spectular bounceback offer!!!!!

Charleyann:santa:

[Charleyann]

:banana::banana: 4 MONTHS:banana::banana:

Hi everyone :flower3:

I just thought I would come on here and say hello to all the fellow cruisers!!
I'm Samantha "Sammy", eldest DD of Ware Bears :thumbsup2

I can't wait for the cruise, I am so excited, and can't wait to meet you all and the rest of the teens! :goodvibes

I have been really busy this summer making magnets for our door and so I just thought I would post my photobucket url so that everyone can use a few of the ones I have on there. You can print them off on magnetic paper very easily. The magnets are in the folders:
-Disney Cruise
-Mickey Ear Designs
-VIP Designs [Mostly girl designs at the moment :goodvibes]

http://photobucket.com/HollywoodSammy

Here is one of my favourites:
http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv239/HollywoodSammy/Disney%20Cruise/WONDER600x450.jpg

I have also made a DIS Green Ear with a character and username like this:
http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv239/HollywoodSammy/Customised/dis2.jpg

and some with our stateroom on like this:
http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv239/HollywoodSammy/Customised/WONDERStateroom600x450.jpg

If any of you would like one with your stateroom on or a Dis Green Ear then just PM me with the stateroom number/username and Disney character you need on it.

I look forward to seeing you all in 4 months!! :santa::santa:

:thumbsup2:thumbsup2


Hi Sammy!!!! I DS will be excited to meet you...We'd love one of those Dis Green Ear with Socerer Mickey!!!!!

How much do they cost?

Charleyann

Where is everyone? ...Not much time left to wait...Come on, Let's get happy!!!!! It's loney being excited by yourself!!!!!!

[CoriCW]

I got a ticker, and am counting down!!

Working on trying to figure out our Fish Extender now, and get some other things done before we start working on putting the clues together. We are giving our kids one clue a week beginning around Halloween. I am SO EXCITED!!

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

We'd love one of those Dis Green Ear with Socerer Mickey!!!!!



Here’s a Sorcerer Mickey I put together for my son that is based off of several images from the “Cruise Magnet Graphics” thread. I would be happy to rearrange this and/or do some other graphics for you or anyone else in our group.

(click to enlarge)
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/th_Mickeys-Max2.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/?action=view&current=Mickeys-Max2.jpg)

Here are a couple other sorcerers that I already have and could easily adapt. .

(click to enlarge)
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/th_Sorcererhatmh.png (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/?action=view&current=Sorcererhatmh.png) http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/th_SorcererMickey.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/?action=view&current=SorcererMickey.jpg)

I have dozens of other pictures, backgrounds, blanks and images that I can combine. If you have a favorite character or in idea for some other type of image you’re interested in, tell me about it and I’ll see what I can find or put together and post the results back here. We made so many different magnets for our last cruise that we had a completely different set on the door each day.

Here are a few other "Mickeys" that I already have made up
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/th_mickeyhead-VelvetPirateMinnie.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/?action=view&current=mickeyhead-VelvetPirateMinnie.jpg) http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/th_MickyHead-PearlTwilightStichPirate.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/?action=view&current=MickyHead-PearlTwilightStichPirate.jpg) http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/th_mickeyhead-TiaraPurpleMinniePrinces.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/?action=view&current=mickeyhead-TiaraPurpleMinniePrinces.jpg) http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/th_Mickey-TheDis2.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/?action=view&current=Mickey-TheDis2.jpg) http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/th_Mickeys-zCastawayCoin.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/?action=view&current=Mickeys-zCastawayCoin.jpg) http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/th_zMickey20a.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/?action=view&current=zMickey20a.jpg) http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/th_mickey2.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/?action=view&current=mickey2.jpg) http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/th_Minnie2.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/?action=view&current=Minnie2.jpg) http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/th_Goofy.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/?action=view&current=Goofy.jpg) http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Magic%20July09/th_01DISSwoosh.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Magic%20July09/?action=view&current=01DISSwoosh.jpg)

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[Ware Bears]

I got a ticker, and am counting down!!


They're looking good, Cori! :thumbsup2
We'd love one of those Dis Green Ear with Socerer Mickey!!!!!



Charleyann, they don't cost anything! When Sammy's made your design she'll post it on here, then you print it up on magnetic paper and it's all ready to stick on your stateroom door! Would you like a name to go with Sorcerer Mickey?

[Ware Bears]

Ooh, Tamara, they are all brilliant but I LOVE that Sorcerer Mickey with the broomsticks and the starry background. Would you mind if we borrowed it?

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Ooh, Tamara, they are all brilliant but I LOVE that Sorcerer Mickey with the broomsticks and the starry background. Would you mind if we borrowed it?

Actually, all the image collecting and alterations are Rob’s doing, but your welcome to use anything you see. That one is a common image from the “Graphics Thread”. I can’t tell you who originally did that specific piece, but it’s free for anyone who wants to use it. Let us know if there is any other kind of image or idea your looking for and we’ll see what we can dig up.

[Ware Bears]

Thank you, Tamara :goodvibes and Rob! :goodvibes

I am getting so excited about this cruise. It was meant to be a 'once-in-a-lifetime' but we said that about our first visit to WDW! ;) I just know I'm going to want to sail again! pirate:

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Warning!!! Warning!!! DCL is addictive.

We did ou first sailing as a Land/Sea with three days on the Wonder in 2007 (just to see if we’d like it), and have been absolutely hooked since. Now it’s not a matter of if we cruise DCL, but just how long is it going to take us to save up for it and work the schedule out. We’d go several time a year if the finances would allow it.:rotfl:

[Ware Bears]

Out of interest, do you prefer longer cruises or shorter ones?

We would have preferred a 4 night for the day at sea but the prices for the ones over our dates were :scared1:

[Charleyann]

I'd prefer longer and I am infact taking a 7 day cruise with cruise for less then half of this cruise .....

The prices are just too high!

Are you concerned over the swine flu? Just got back from taking my son to the doctor. Their recommendation is that he be pulled out of school after the frist confirmed case in his grade level or unless he has received his vaccination against it. He will be among the first to receive vaccine when it comes out.....Just hoping it comes out before we sail!!!!!

Charleyann

[Ware Bears]

My worry is that we will catch it on the plane over and then be unable to cruise. :eek:

You can't avoid it in the UK, there are people diagnosed with it everywhere ~ at DH's workplace, my DDs school and college, and the school where I work, although none of them have been seriously ill. Part of me stupidly half-sort of wishes we'd get it (a very, very mild case of course) now, then the worry will be over.

Hope that both you and your son stay healthy :wizard: :wizard:

[ShastaDog]

Hi all! Been out of touch lately finishing up our summer vacationing. Great to see so many people adding themselves to this thread and the FE list.

Regarding the swine flu: My daughter had a confirmed case (along with about 10 other kids from 4-H camp) at the end of July. Fever was really nasty, but she didn't have too many other symptoms. The after effects were bad though, as she ended up with a bacterial sinus infection and pink eye, which she kindly shared with me! Luckily a round of antibiotics cleared us both up and we are back among the healthy. The pediatrician's only positive comment was that now she has had the swine flu, we don't have to worry about her getting it again.

I will look up our room number when I get home and add it to the FE thread tomorrow.

[Ware Bears]

Glad to hear you're both feeling better now, Jennifer. :hug:

[Ware Bears]

Hi there fellow cruisers :wave2: hope everyone is keeping well and building up their excitement levels! :rotfl:

[Charleyann]

Hi there fellow cruisers :wave2: hope everyone is keeping well and building up their excitement levels! :rotfl:

Right here! We have 84 days until our vacation begins:rotfl:We are very excited!!!!!:banana::cool1::banana:

Charleyann:santa:

[Charleyann]

Here’s a Sorcerer Mickey I put together for my son that is based off of several images from the “Cruise Magnet Graphics” thread. I would be happy to rearrange this and/or do some other graphics for you or anyone else in our group.

(click to enlarge)
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/th_Mickeys-Max2.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/?action=view&current=Mickeys-Max2.jpg)

Here are a couple other sorcerers that I already have and could easily adapt. .

(click to enlarge)
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/th_Sorcererhatmh.png (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/?action=view&current=Sorcererhatmh.png) http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/th_SorcererMickey.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/?action=view&current=SorcererMickey.jpg)

I have dozens of other pictures, backgrounds, blanks and images that I can combine. If you have a favorite character or in idea for some other type of image you’re interested in, tell me about it and I’ll see what I can find or put together and post the results back here. We made so many different magnets for our last cruise that we had a completely different set on the door each day.

Here are a few other "Mickeys" that I already have made up
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/th_mickeyhead-VelvetPirateMinnie.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/?action=view&current=mickeyhead-VelvetPirateMinnie.jpg) http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/th_MickyHead-PearlTwilightStichPirate.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/?action=view&current=MickyHead-PearlTwilightStichPirate.jpg) http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/th_mickeyhead-TiaraPurpleMinniePrinces.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/?action=view&current=mickeyhead-TiaraPurpleMinniePrinces.jpg) http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/th_Mickey-TheDis2.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/?action=view&current=Mickey-TheDis2.jpg) http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/th_Mickeys-zCastawayCoin.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/?action=view&current=Mickeys-zCastawayCoin.jpg) http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/th_zMickey20a.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/?action=view&current=zMickey20a.jpg) http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/th_mickey2.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/?action=view&current=mickey2.jpg) http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/th_Minnie2.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/?action=view&current=Minnie2.jpg) http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/th_Goofy.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/?action=view&current=Goofy.jpg) http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Magic%20July09/th_01DISSwoosh.jpg (http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Magic%20July09/?action=view&current=01DISSwoosh.jpg)

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They are so nice!!! I like the Blue Mickey head with S. Mickey...Can you put Charleyann in it?

Thanks again!!!!!!


Charleyann:santa:

[CoriCW]

I started getting things together for our FE gifts!! :yay:

[Charleyann]

Whoot Hoot...Got most of my dining reservation book. We got everything we wanted...

Tomorrow I book or hope to book Brunch with Chef Mickey Christmas Day.

I have CP booked with Le Celliers on Dec. 18th - Whoopi Goldberg

What are your ADR's?


Charleyann:santa:

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

They are so nice!!! I like the Blue Mickey head with S. Mickey...Can you put Charleyann in it?

Thanks again!!!!!!


Charleyann:santa:

Just now saw your request. Is what you had in mind?

http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/Mickey-Sorcerer-Charleyann.jpg

Let me know if you want to see it done differently or if you want any other characters, names, things, places, or any idea that you’d like to see put together. Feel free to rummage around in our Photobucket and remember I’ve got a whole lot more images, frames blanks and bits & pieces, so just ask and I’ll see what I can come up with (and that goes for everyone else as well).

Rob

http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/

[Cinderella90210]

Hey everyone again :thumbsup2

OOOOOOOOh Rob, those graphics are very good, love the Blue Star head with Sorceror Mickey :love:

Charleyann, I finally made your designs, sorry about the delay but was busy with college work :banana::banana:

Hope they are okay, I have made individual ones for all of you

http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv239/HollywoodSammy/Customised/dis4.jpg

http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv239/HollywoodSammy/Customised/dis6.jpg

http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv239/HollywoodSammy/Customised/dis5.jpg

http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv239/HollywoodSammy/Customised/dis7.jpg


My photobucket for anyone who wants to have a look, hope you find them easily, they are all in different folders :rotfl2:

http://www.photobucket.com/HollywoodSammy
[I haven't actually added new graphics in a while though]

See you all very soon :santa: :santa: its getting closer by the minute :cheer2:
pirate:

[Charleyann]

Hey everyone again :thumbsup2

OOOOOOOOh Rob, those graphics are very good, love the Blue Star head with Sorceror Mickey :love:

Charleyann, I finally made your designs, sorry about the delay but was busy with college work :banana::banana:

Hope they are okay, I have made individual ones for all of you

http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv239/HollywoodSammy/Customised/dis4.jpg

http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv239/HollywoodSammy/Customised/dis6.jpg

http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv239/HollywoodSammy/Customised/dis5.jpg

http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv239/HollywoodSammy/Customised/dis7.jpg


My photobucket for anyone who wants to have a look, hope you find them easily, they are all in different folders :rotfl2:

http://www.photobucket.com/HollywoodSammy
[I haven't actually added new graphics in a while though]

See you all very soon :santa: :santa: its getting closer by the minute :cheer2:
pirate:

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH> Thank you so much!!!!!:flower3


Charleyann

[Charleyann]

Just now saw your request. Is what you had in mind?

http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/Mickey-Sorcerer-Charleyann.jpg

Let me know if you want to see it done differently or if you want any other characters, names, things, places, or any idea that you’d like to see put together. Feel free to rummage around in our Photobucket and remember I’ve got a whole lot more images, frames blanks and bits & pieces, so just ask and I’ll see what I can come up with (and that goes for everyone else as well).

Rob

http://s682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/

Thank you. I love this too!!!! My name is gonna be plastered all over my door!!!! Cause I have three from three different people and I love them all!!!!!!


Merry Christmas....Can't wait to meet you all:woohoo:

Charleyann:santa:

[ShastaDog]

Whoot Hoot...Got most of my dining reservation book. We got everything we wanted...

Tomorrow I book or hope to book Brunch with Chef Mickey Christmas Day.

I have CP booked with Le Celliers on Dec. 18th - Whoopi Goldberg

What are your ADR's?


Charleyann:santa:

Just got our CP booked for the 19th, and breakfast at Kona the morning before the cruise. Can't skip the Tonga Toast!!

[Ware Bears]

Whoot Hoot...Got most of my dining reservation book. We got everything we wanted...

Tomorrow I book or hope to book Brunch with Chef Mickey Christmas Day.

I have CP booked with Le Celliers on Dec. 18th - Whoopi Goldberg

What are your ADR's?


Charleyann:santa:

Just got our CP booked for the 19th, and breakfast at Kona the morning before the cruise. Can't skip the Tonga Toast!!Well done!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Please wish me luck for tomorrow ~ I am trying for CP for the 19th tomorrow. I am so hoping we get it!

[Ware Bears]

I got it!!!





I am so happy! :yay: I managed to get our Candlelight Processional for the 19th with Whoopi! :thumbsup2 Couldn't get our first choice of Le Cellier (I wasn't surprised) but have got San Angel which we are very pleased with as we have always wanted to eat there. :wizard:

[Charleyann]

I got it!!!





I am so happy! :yay: I managed to get our Candlelight Processional for the 19th with Whoopi! :thumbsup2 Couldn't get our first choice of Le Cellier (I wasn't surprised) but have got San Angel which we are very pleased with as we have always wanted to eat there. :wizard:


Congratulations!!!!!! We got ours for Le Cellier at 8:50pm. on Dec. 18/09 . Not the most ideal time, but Whoopi Goldberg!!!!! We definetely want to see....


Charleyann:santa:

86 more days until our month Long Christmas Vacation begins!!!!!

Charleyann:santa:

[Ware Bears]

Lucky you getting Le Cellier ~ it seems to be the hardest to get ADR. Have you been there before?

I didn't expect to get it as I can only phone at 90 days. We are staying 2 nights at the Yacht Club over New Year and I am hopeful I will have more chance to get it then as I will be able to do 90+10 or in my case 90+2!! :rotfl: If I don't get it, then it's something to look forward to on another trip! :goodvibes

MY DD has just reminded me that it's the 20th September today ~ which means we set sail in exactly three months time!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Charleyann]

Lucky you getting Le Cellier ~ it seems to be the hardest to get ADR. Have you been there before?

I didn't expect to get it as I can only phone at 90 days. We are staying 2 nights at the Yacht Club over New Year and I am hopeful I will have more chance to get it then as I will be able to do 90+10 or in my case 90+2!! :rotfl: If I don't get it, then it's something to look forward to on another trip! :goodvibes

MY DD has just reminded me that it's the 20th September today ~ which means we set sail in exactly three months time!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

I haven't been to le Celliers. This will be a first. I understand they have Moosehead beer which is brewed about 100 kms from where i live. It will be nice to have a little of home, from so far away!!!!!

I feel very fortunate to have gotten this ADR and the other which are and are first with the exception of Chef Mickey;

Dec. 14th -Planet Hollywood
Dec. 15th- Breakfast with Chef Mickey before MVMCP and while at the CR with MK view!!!!

Dec. 16th- 1900 Park Fare

Dec. 17th- 50's Prime Time Cafe

Dec. 18th- Le Celliers and CP with Whoopi!!!!!!

Dec. 19th- Spirit of Aloha

Dec. 24th- Breakfast Cape May

Dec. 25th- Dinner (a first) with Chef Mickey

Beyond this, we go to our rented cottage on Dec. 28th...I haven't thought anymore of. I got what I want most!!!!!

Charleyann:santa:

[Charleyann]

Just got our CP booked for the 19th, and breakfast at Kona the morning before the cruise. Can't skip the Tonga Toast!!

whoot Hoot Shasta....you got CP with Whoopi too!!!!!!

[Ware Bears]

I haven't been to le Celliers. This will be a first. I understand they have Moosehead beer which is brewed about 100 kms from where i live. It will be nice to have a little of home, from so far away!!!!!

I feel very fortunate to have gotten this ADR and the other which are and are first with the exception of Chef Mickey;

Dec. 14th -Planet Hollywood
Dec. 15th- Breakfast with Chef Mickey before MVMCP and while at the CR with MK view!!!!

Dec. 16th- 1900 Park Fare

Dec. 17th- 50's Prime Time Cafe

Dec. 18th- Le Celliers and CP with Whoopi!!!!!!

Dec. 19th- Spirit of Aloha

Dec. 24th- Breakfast Cape May

Dec. 25th- Dinner (a first) with Chef Mickey

Beyond this, we go to our rented cottage on Dec. 28th...I haven't thought anymore of. I got what I want most!!!!!

Charleyann:santa:

A great choice of meals, Charleyann! What time are you eating at 50's Prime Time? We're there on the 17th for lunch. :)

[Charleyann]

A great choice of meals, Charleyann! What time are you eating at 50's Prime Time? We're there on the 17th for lunch. :)

Oh Darn....we are there at 4:30pm.

How is the Swine Flu in the UK ? It is starting to pick up in our schools now that they are reopened.

My son is horrible sick. Going for bloodwork in the morning and a swab. He is dizzy, lightheaded, nauseated and so ried and pale....

Scared to death. Jacob has cystic fibrosis and is immuned compromised. Saying a prayer he is going to be ok...

Charley

[Ware Bears]

Oh, Charleyann, I hope he makes a speedy recovery :hug: :hug: :hug: sending you prayers and pixiedust pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

Swineflu does seem to have picked up again since the schools went back but most people seem to recover from it quite quickly at the moment. I think the worry is that it will become more severe as winter arrives.

[Charleyann]

Oh, Charleyann, I hope he makes a speedy recovery :hug: :hug: :hug: sending you prayers and pixiedust pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

Swineflu does seem to have picked up again since the schools went back but most people seem to recover from it quite quickly at the moment. I think the worry is that it will become more severe as winter arrives.

Thank you for the prayers!

[NC DCL fans]

Hi everyone!
We'd like to join your members list and F/E group. Our info is:
gyt 12 cabin - NC DCL fans- Nancy and John, DD16 Jenn; DSRyan 13.
Thanks!

Hope your son is better very soon Charleyann.

[CoriCW]

Oh Charleyann I hope your son gets better soon!

I think my sil will be signing up for the FE for this cruise, too! YAY!! I'll let her sign herself up, though, and then we will probably sign up my parents, also.

ADRs - our first time doing this!! We got Chef Mickey's for breakfast on 12/18 and Ohana's for breakfast on 12/19.

I've got a few things picked up for our FE gifts already, but they are not quite complete yet.... and I still need to put together our FE itself!

This is going to be a GREAT trip!!

[CoriCW]

Oops - I don't know how this got posted twice... sorry!

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Hi everyone!
We'd like to join your members list and F/E group. Our info is:
gyt 12 cabin - NC DCL fans- Nancy and John, DD16 Jenn; DSRyan 13.
Thanks!

Hope your son is better very soon Charleyann.

:welcome:

Glad to have another group from the Carolinas along for the cruise. We are the unofficial keepers of the F/E and member’s lists. Actually, you’ve given us a good reason to repost the master list on the thread with your group added in. We try to post an updated list every week or so, but it’s been slow lately. Just let us know when DCL assigns you a cabin number for your GTY. You can either check you reservation on the DCL site about 30ish days before we sail or it will be printed on you luggage tags which should arrive at about the same time (every once in a while DCL will assign cabins at about 45 days, but 30 is more common). Also, there will be a DIS Meet at 3:00 on the day we sail in the Promenade Lounge on deck-3 between Triton’s and Parrot Cay (just before the lifeboat drill). We’ll be there handing out ship’s maps showing all the cabins that are participating in the F/E.

As you’re making your way around the DIS boards you’ll run across a lot of good info and some of the best stuff can be found in the FAQ located on the thread link below

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2068966

Again, were glad to have you along and we can hardly wait for the holidays to get here ourselves.

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Below is the most current version of the members list. We are also keeping a more detailed MS-Excel version of the info, which can be emailed to anyone that would like a copy (just send us a PM with the address). We are also putting together a map of the Wonder that marks all the cabins that are participating. We’ll post that after the final list has been established and we’ll also bring copies with us and pass them out at the DIS-Meet to anyone that wants a copy.

If any one else would like to join in or be moved to the F/E just give us a shout.

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"Holidays of Wonder" Cruise (Dec 20-23, 2009) - Members Lists
================================================
Current F/E Participants
**Note - Cutoff for joining F/E Exchange will be Sunday, November 29
Cabin - DIS Name - The Crew
-----------------------------------
2035 - GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes - Rob & Tamara, DS14:Max
2082 - ShastaDog - Jennifer, DD13:Lauren
2629 - Snoopygirl - Cynthia & Dan, DD5:Brianna
2631 - Snoopygirl - DGM:Diane, DD9:Alyssa
7123 - Jenpink - Jennifer, DD7:Sulie, DN15:Sam
8528 - Ware Bears - Bryan & Elaine, DD17:Samantha, DD15:Danielle, DD13:Francesca
**** - nibbo - Nick, DW, DD12, DD14
*GTY - Charleyann - Charley, DS14:Jacob & Heidi, DS14:Zackary
**** - jtw999 - DH, DW, DS7, DS10, DS12
*GTY - CoriCW - Cori & David, DD8:Tina, DS7:Ricky, DS5:Ross
*GTY - mcl - Katie, DD13:Dilara
*GTY - NC DCL fans - Nancy & John, DD16:Jenn, DS13:Ryan


Dis Members also Sailing Dec 20
Cabin - DIS Name - The Crew
-----------------------------------
**** - asmdisney719 - Me, DH, DS14, DD13, DD4
**** - gusdmh - Gus & Elsa, DS21:Adrian, DS14:Nick
**** - MOMO2DK - Martha, DH, DD10, DS8

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Hi everyone!
We'd like to join your members list and F/E group. Our info is:
gyt 12 cabin - NC DCL fans- Nancy and John, DD16 Jenn; DSRyan 13.
Thanks!

Hope your son is better very soon Charleyann.

Howdy,
It’s us again. We were going to send you a PM (private message) for this but I don’t think you have enough posts on the boards yet to be offered that option, so, we’ll post this here instead.

Don’t know if you’re planning on making magnets for you door, but we (that is Rob) loves to tinker around with graphic images. So he put together a DIS Member Name themed “DCL - Swoosh“ for everyone in our group. It’s yours to keep, delete, print or whatever.

http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Mickeys/DIS-Swooshes/DISSwoosh-NCDCLfans.png

Feel free to rummage around in our PhotoBucket and let us know if there are any other images or designs you’d like to see. We have a lot more images and ideas and we’d be happy to give you copies or personalize something for you. If you don’t see anything you like, let us know what your looking for and maybe we can put it together or help you find something similar.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on the 20th.

[Charleyann]

Day four and out of the hospital with Jacob. He is starting to feel much better. He was tested for H1N1 but it will be 5 days before the results come back. I said to the doctor if this is Swine, then we won't have to worry about catching it while on vacation and need not worry about the shot....:woohoo:

I hope there is a silver linng....

Thanks for all your support

Charleyann and Jacob:santa:

[CoriCW]

I hope Jacob continues to recover quickly!!

Does anyone know how cold it will be for this cruise? Keep in mind we live in Colorado - so although it can get cold (40-50s in December), it is really dry. I am starting a packing list, and just don't know about what type of clothes to pack. Is it warm enough for shorts at that time of year, or would that just be ridiculous?

We will also spend some time in Orlando before and after the cruise, so any info on what type of clothes to pack for that would be much appreciated!

TIA!

[Charleyann]

I hope Jacob continues to recover quickly!!

Does anyone know how cold it will be for this cruise? Keep in mind we live in Colorado - so although it can get cold (40-50s in December), it is really dry. I am starting a packing list, and just don't know about what type of clothes to pack. Is it warm enough for shorts at that time of year, or would that just be ridiculous?

We will also spend some time in Orlando before and after the cruise, so any info on what type of clothes to pack for that would be much appreciated!

TIA!

Hi there!

I live in the East Coast of Canada -40 with wind chill factor in the winter (Brrrrrr) We go each December to Orlando and this is what I found. Short and t-shirts during the day and light jacket, hoodie/ sweatshirt for the evening. I usually take two pair of long pants and a couple of hoodies/seatshirts and the rest of capris, shorts and t-shirt and a bathsuit. Yes it is warm enough to swim in December!!!! I also take a light jacket. Leave my winter coat in the car.....

The day time temperature for Dec. are usually in the 70's and low 80's . They do have cold fronts that move in and it can get cold 48-50.'s, but that usually only last a couple of days. Anymore questions feel free to ask...

Thank you for the speedy recovery wishes for Jacob.

Thanks

Charleyann:santa:

[jenpink]

Hope your son continues to feel better Charleyann. We are down with the flu right now but luckily we have a light case of it.

We also have CP reservations on Dec 18 but at Chefs de France. Seems like everyone is going to see Whoopi. We've also got tickets to La Nouba on Dec 16 and "Mickey's very Merry Xmas Party" on Dec 13.

On the boat we have booked Parasailing on CC for my nephew and me and bikes on CC for my daughter and me. I booked Andastra Gardens on Nassau but I may cancel those and stay on the boat. We did Atlantis last time, and don't really want to do that again. Anyone else book any excursions yet? It is all getting closer and closer:)
jenpink

[Ware Bears]

Hi everyone!
We'd like to join your members list and F/E group. Our info is:
gyt 12 cabin - NC DCL fans- Nancy and John, DD16 Jenn; DSRyan 13.
Thanks!

Hiya! :wave2:

Day four and out of the hospital with Jacob. He is starting to feel much better.
So glad to hear Jacob is better. :hug:

We are down with the flu right now but luckily we have a light case of it.

We also have CP reservations on Dec 18 but at Chefs de France. Seems like everyone is going to see Whoopi. We've also got tickets to La Nouba on Dec 16 and "Mickey's very Merry Xmas Party" on Dec 13.

On the boat we have booked Parasailing on CC for my nephew and me and bikes on CC for my daughter and me. I booked Andastra Gardens on Nassau but I may cancel those and stay on the boat. We did Atlantis last time, and don't really want to do that again. Anyone else book any excursions yet? It is all getting closer and closer:)
jenpink

Hope you all feel better soon. :hug:

We are going to make our own way over to Atlantis in the morning but try to get back on the boat for lunch. On Castaway Cay I think we are going to rent the bikes/snorkels/floats. I think our window for booking opens next week ~ I can feel my excitement levels rising as I type! :rotfl: :rotfl:

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Howdy to All.
We got some bad news down this way and the bottom line is that we aren't going to be able to sail along with the group this time around. We could go into the details, but they don't really matter and it wouldn't change the situation, so we're not going to waste your time with a pity-party.

The first order of business now is to figure out the status of the F/E & Members lists. Truth is, we actually wouldn't mind looking after these for the rest of the group, but obviously we won't be on board to hand out final lists and maps on Dec, 20th. There are a couple of obvious ways around this and either will be fine by us.

1) We keep looking after the list and post final spreadsheets and maps on the thread at the end of November via Photobucket (in just the same way we go about posting magnet images & other graphics) and y'all can just copy and print them off from there. Or...

2) Someone else can take over the care and feeding of this little beast. If anyone really wants the job, just send us a PM with your home e-mail address and we'll send you the documents and such that we have put together so far.

Like I said, if you folks don't mind printing off your own copies of the final product, we certainly don't mind looking after the process (it will keep us connected to the idea and joy of cruising even though we won't actually get to see the water this time). We wish we were still along for the ride, but it will still be a fabulous Holiday of Wonder for all aboard (DCL will make sure of that).

Let us know which way you want to go and we'll talk to you again soon.

[Ware Bears]

Oh no :sad2: Tamara, Rob, Max, what a shame. I am so so sorry you've had to cancel.

It's so kind of you to offer to carry on looking after our FE list :hug: we can each print off our copies and it would mean still being able to chat with you. I hope you'll still feel part of this cruise, even though you won't be able to sail with us.

I was so looking forward to meeting you :sad1: perhaps another time.

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Thanks. Obviously, we’re pretty disappointed, but it can’t be helped. :confused3
We’ll be happy to look after the F/E because it will keep us in the loop. But, we will need a definite favor form all of the folks who are waiting on their GTY cabin assignments. DCL should start assigning staterooms for this cruise somewhere between November 15 & 25 (most likely around the 21st, but I have seen them show up a little earlier). As there are a number of folks who are leaving on their adventure in early December (especially those lucky soles who aren’t hindered by working for American Employers, but I digress), we need to know your cabin numbers as soon as you can possibly post them so there will be time to update and post the ship’s maps and build final members lists that can be printed before everyone starts traveling.

We would also recommend that you still plan on having the DIS Meet on the first day to get to know each other. If you do, then someone who is leaving latter in the month and has time and resources, could possible print off extra copies with any late updates and bring them to the meet. We will keep maintaining the lists and maps up until cruise time just in case.

[NC DCL fans]

I'm so sorry that you had to cancel your trip, Tamara, Rob and Max! But thanks so much for the swoosh door sign. And we appreciate all you've done on the member list!

Lets all keep hoping for warm weather at castaway cay! They just have to have those slides ready by December 22nd, don't they?

Thanks everyone for the welcome! We can't wait to meet all of you!:)

[kkmcan]

We will be on board! We'd like to join the fish extender group.

GTy cabin: Kelly and Kyle, DD12 Molly and DS9 Bennett

Can't wait to cruise with the mouse again!:cool1:

[Ware Bears]

Hi kkmcan :wave: welcome aboard! :welcome:

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

We will be on board! We'd like to join the fish extender group.

GTy cabin: Kelly and Kyle, DD12 Molly and DS9 Bennett

Can't wait to cruise with the mouse again!:cool1:

Welcome Aboard!!

We are the unofficial keepers of the F/E and member’s lists. We’ll go ahead and add you the F/E list and republish the whole thing in the next post. Once DCL assigns your staterooms in November (probably a few days either side of the 21st) just post it back here. As you may have read, we were originally planning to travel with everyone in December as well, but had to cancel, so you will need to print off a copy of the final list once all the GTY cabins have been posted (because we won’t be there to hand tem out). We are also maintaining a more detailed Excel version of the data and can email that to you (or anyone else in the group) if you just PM us an email address. Hope you have a great time on your holidays.

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

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"Holidays of Wonder" Cruise (Dec 20-23, 2009) - Members Lists
================================================
**Note - Cutoff for joining F/E Exchange will be Sunday, November 29
Cabin - DIS Name - The Crew
-----------------------------------
2082 - ShastaDog - Jennifer, DD13:Lauren
2629 - Snoopygirl - Cynthia & Dan, DD5:Brianna
2631 - Snoopygirl - DGM:Diane, DD9:Alyssa
7123 - Jenpink - Jennifer, DD7:Sulie, DN15:Sam
8528 - Ware Bears - Bryan & Elaine, DD17:Samantha, DD15:Danielle, DD13:Francesca
**** - nibbo - Nick, DW, DD12, DD14
*GTY - Charleyann - Charley, DS14:Jacob & Heidi, DS14:Zackary
**** - jtw999 - DH, DW, DS7, DS10, DS12
*GTY - CoriCW - Cori & David, DD8:Tina, DS7:Ricky, DS5:Ross
*GTY - mcl - Katie, DD13:Dilara
*GTY - NC DCL fans - Nancy & John, DD16:Jenn, DS13:Ryan
*GTY - kkmcan - Kelly & Kyle, DD12:Molly, DS9:Bennett

Dis Members also Sailing Dec 20
Cabin - DIS Name - The Crew
-----------------------------------
**** - asmdisney719 - Me, DH, DS14, DD13, DD4
**** - gusdmh - Gus & Elsa, DS21:Adrian, DS14:Nick
**** - MOMO2DK - Martha, DH, DD10, DS8

[Ware Bears]

Hey fellow cruisers :wave2: guess what??? We fly out to Orlando two months today!! :yay: :yay: :yay:

I am getting mega excited now. I have booked all my ADRs and have started getting my FE stuff together!

It will soon be here!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Charleyann]

Hey fellow cruisers :wave2: guess what??? We fly out to Orlando two months today!! :yay: :yay: :yay:

I am getting mega excited now. I have booked all my ADRs and have started getting my FE stuff together!

It will soon be here!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Not long at all Ware Bears!:banana:

I do have some new though. We won't be able to paticipate in FE. The other family travelling with us Doesn't have the time to get this together.

With Jacob's recent illness and our upcoming trip to Children's Hosptial in another province, she is right. I don't either. He are leaving in mid -movember for that and I really need to concetrate on Jacob getting well. He has pneumonia now ,secondary to the H1N1. If he doesn't get better then this trip is off!

We are so sorry to incovience anyone....

Charleyann:santa:

We would still like ot meet everyone!

[Ware Bears]

No problem, Charleyann. :goodvibes

I hope Jacob recovers quickly :hug: here's some pixiedust: for him.

[jtw999]

I don't think I've sent in my full Fish Extender info, so here goes :)
#8038 - jtw999 - Troy & Jeanette - DS12: Jordan, DS10: Connor, and DS7: Braden.

64 more days.... :yay:

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Thanks to all the folks who have recently posted or PMed us with updates to the F/E lists. I see that there are groups who will begin traveling in mid November. Hopefully DCL will start assigning cabins for the GTY groups at the 45-day mark (and that they have the opportunity to post those updates), otherwise we’ll need some volunteers to bring along extra copies of the lists and maps and give them out at the DIS-Meet (which would be a very good thing in general if someone would like to take on that little task). We will post images of the ship’s maps as soon as we know all the cabin numbers (or at least as many as possible) and will keep posting updates up until the 20th. For now the F/E lists look like this:

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"Holidays of Wonder" Cruise (Dec 20-23, 2009) - Members Lists
================================================
Current F/E Participants
**Note - Cutoff for joining F/E Exchange will be Sunday, November 29
Cabin - DIS Name - The Crew
-----------------------------------
2082 - ShastaDog - Jennifer, DD13:Lauren
2629 - Snoopygirl - Cynthia & Dan, DD5:Brianna
2631 - Snoopygirl - DGM:Diane, DD9:Alyssa
7123 - Jenpink - Jennifer, DD7:Sulie, DN15:Sam
8038 - jtw999 - Troy & Jeanette, DS12:Jordan, DS10:Connor, DS7:Braden.
8528 - Ware Bears - Bryan & Elaine, DD17:Samantha, DD15:Danielle, DD13:Francesca
**** - nibbo - Nick, DW, DD12, DD14
*GTY - CoriCW - Cori & David, DD8:Tina, DS7:Ricky, DS5:Ross
*GTY - mcl - Katie, DD13:Dilara
*GTY - NC DCL fans - Nancy & John, DD16:Jenn, DS13:Ryan
*GTY - kkmcan - Kelly & Kyle, DD12:Molly, DS9:Bennett

Dis Members also Sailing Dec 20
Cabin - DIS Name - The Crew
-----------------------------------
**** - asmdisney719 - Me, DH, DS14, DD13, DD4
**** - Charleyann - Charley, DS14:Jacob & Heidi, DS14:Zackary
**** - MOMO2DK - Martha, DH, DD10, DS8

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Hi again,
It occurred to us that since we can’t come along this December, the images that
we put together for our door magnets (and the magnet that we were going to
give out as part of our F/E gift) would just go to waste. So, we decided to
post them here for you all to have (if anyone is interested).

This is the one we were going to give out as part of the F/E
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Wonder%20Dec09/Sand-Snowman7.jpg

This one was our variation on the first theme for the stop in Nassau
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Wonder%20Dec09/Sand-Snowman4.jpg

And this one was for Castaway Cay
http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/RuledByVenus/Wonder%20Dec09/CastawayHloiday2.jpg

You’re welcome to use any of these in any way that you like. If one or two show
up on the Wonder then at least a little piece of us will be along for the ride.

[jtw999]

Those are beautiful magnet templates. Thank you for sharing! Sorry you are not able to make your trip though...

I have looked back in the forum and read of some people receiving a cruise package from DCL? What is in this package? I do not believe we have received anything. I'm curious as to what we are missing.....:confused:

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

I’m very surprised that you didn’t get one of these. Usually they come along with you initial reservation documents. It’s a packet that contains several booklets giving you tips on cruising, listing amenities aboard the ships, overviews of some of the excursions and answers to commons questions. They’re nice to get but not necessary. More important are the final travel documents that arrive latter which contain your boarding documents, luggage tags and final confirmations. Those should be showing up by mid November.

BTW – Thanks for the compliment on our magnet images. We have a lot of fun trying to come up with ideas and putting different images together. We've even done several requests for other cruisers. What’s really fun is when someone posts a picture of their door after they get back and we see one of our graphics displayed in the midst of the jumble.

[Ware Bears]

Those are lovely magnets, Rob and Tamara, thank you for sharing. :goodvibes

[CoriCW]

Oh no Rob, Tamara & Max!! I'm so sorry you won't be along with us! Thank you for continuing to look after the list.

Charleyann, I sure hope that Jacob feels better soon.

We are starting to give clues to our children about our Christmas adventure on 11/1 - 2 more weeks! Our first clue will be that we will not be at our house this year. That way they can help me get things organized, planned and packed without me having to keep it all a secret for 45 days.

[MSGirl]

Please be patient with me I have never posted anything(have no idea what I am doing) and have never been on DCL.

I have a DW and 1DD. DW-Ron, DD-Madalin-6. DW & I have been on one cruise with another cruise line thru Wilma; it was really bad. DD has never been on cruise. We are going to one day at Magic Kingdom on the 19th then the cruise. No one in my family knows!! I am telling DW we are going to WDW on Monday before we leave then not telling him about DCL till the 19th. I have some good ideas as to how I am telling both DW and DD. I am having to do everything secretively.

I would like to be added to the FE list.

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

:welcome:
Sounds like you got a lot of things going on at once. The best piece of advice we’ve ever seen here is this: Relax! Don’t over think or over work things. If you have questions, ask them here. Or, just read through the various threads on the boards. You will also learn a lot if you can take a little time to rummage through the FAQ thread below:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2068966

We are the unofficial keepers of the F/E and member’s lists. Don’t know if you saw our original introduction to F/Es but here’s a link for that (just in case)

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33122459&postcount=131

We’ll go ahead and add what we know about your group to the list, but a little more info would be helpful. What we’re looking for from each group in the F/E is: “Cabin Number” – “DIS Member Name” – “all Crew Members & any kids ages”. All we’re missing for your group is a cabin number and your name. So far this is what we have:

???? – MSGirl – “you” & Ron, DD6: Madalin

Again, Welcome aboard and we’re glad to have you along

[MSGirl]

Sorry, my name is Trudie and our stateroom # is 6092.

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Sorry, my name is Trudie and our stateroom # is 6092.

Not a problem, and again, welcome to the group:thumbsup2 We’ll update our spreadsheets and maps and go ahead an repost the general list below.

To All…
Here are the most current F/E Lists:

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"Holidays of Wonder" Cruise (Dec 20-23, 2009) - Members Lists
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Current F/E Participants
**Note - Cutoff for joining F/E Exchange will be Sunday, November 29
Cabin - DIS Name - The Crew
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2082 - ShastaDog - Jennifer, DD13:Lauren
2629 - Snoopygirl - Cynthia & Dan, DD5:Brianna
2631 - Snoopygirl - DGM:Diane, DD9:Alyssa
6092 - MSGirl - Trudie & Ron, DD6:Madalin
7123 - Jenpink - Jennifer, DD7:Sulie, DN15:Sam
8038 - jtw999 - Troy & Jeanette, DS12:Jordan, DS10:Connor, DS7:Braden.
8528 - Ware Bears - Bryan & Elaine, DD17:Samantha, DD15:Danielle, DD13:Francesca
**** - nibbo - Nick, DW, DD12, DD14
*GTY - CoriCW - Cori & David, DD8:Tina, DS7:Ricky, DS5:Ross
*GTY - mcl - Katie, DD13:Dilara
*GTY - NC DCL fans - Nancy & John, DD16:Jenn, DS13:Ryan
*GTY - kkmcan - Kelly & Kyle, DD12:Molly, DS9:Bennett

Dis Members also Sailing Dec 20
Cabin - DIS Name - The Crew
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**** - asmdisney719 - Me, DH, DS14, DD13, DD4
**** - Charleyann - Charley, DS14:Jacob & Heidi, DS14:Zackary
**** - MOMO2DK - Martha, DH, DD10, DS8

[Ware Bears]

Hi Trudie :wave2: welcome aboard! This is our first cruise on DCL and we are soooooo excited! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Good luck with keeping your secret! :wizard:

[Charleyann]

Good morning Ware Bears! 44 more days until my Christmas adventure begins! Getting very excited here!!!!

How bout you? Our boat is good and full! It is going ot be a great time......:banana::banana::banana:

Charleyann:santa:

[MSGirl]

I have been planning this since May and my parents have been talking about joining us. They finally made up their minds and they are going!! Please add them to the FE list. They are Donald and Sabrina. They haven't been assigned a stateroom # yet. We just finished our FE's and we are going next weekend to shop for our gifts.

[CoriCW]

YAY!! I've finally convinced my parents to participate in the FE, too!

Please add Susan & Mike to the FE list. We still don't have cabin #s yet.

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

I see we’ve picked up more cruisers, so here are the updated lists. I know a lot of y’all don’t have your cabin numbers yet, but they should be showing up around mid-November. Just post the updates back here then and welcome aboard to our new groups!!:thumbsup2

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"Holidays of Wonder" Cruise (Dec 20-23, 2009) - Members Lists
================================================
Current F/E Participants
**Note - Cutoff for joining F/E Exchange will be Sunday, November 29
Cabin - DIS Name - The Crew
-----------------------------------
2082 - ShastaDog - Jennifer, DD13:Lauren
2629 - Snoopygirl - Cynthia & Dan, DD5:Brianna
2631 - Snoopygirl - DGM:Diane, DD9:Alyssa
6092 - MSGirl - Ron & Trudie, DD6:Madalin
*GTY - MSGirl - Donald & Sabrina
7123 - Jenpink - Jennifer, DD7:Sulie, DN15:Sam
8038 - jtw999 - Troy & Jeanette, DS12:Jordan, DS10:Connor, DS7:Braden.
8528 - Ware Bears - Bryan & Elaine, DD17:Samantha, DD15:Danielle, DD13:Francesca
**** - nibbo - Nick, DW, DD12, DD14
*GTY - CoriCW - Cori & David, DD8:Tina, DS7:Ricky, DS5:Ross
*GTY - CoriCW - Mike & Susan
*GTY - mcl - Katie, DD13:Dilara
*GTY - NC DCL fans - Nancy & John, DD16:Jenn, DS13:Ryan
*GTY - kkmcan - Kelly & Kyle, DD12:Molly, DS9:Bennett

Dis Members also Sailing Dec 20
Cabin - DIS Name - The Crew
-----------------------------------
**** - asmdisney719 - Me, DH, DS14, DD13, DD4
**** - Charleyann - Charley, DS14:Jacob & Heidi, DS14:Zackary
**** - MOMO2DK - Martha, DH, DD10, DS8

[Ware Bears]

I have been planning this since May and my parents have been talking about joining us. They finally made up their minds and they are going!! Please add them to the FE list. They are Donald and Sabrina.

YAY!! I've finally convinced my parents to participate in the FE, too!

Please add Susan & Mike to the FE list. We still don't have cabin #s yet.

Yay!! A huge :welcome: to both sets of parents.

[NatdelPozo]

Hi, everyone. I've never done this before, so bear with me if it seems like I'm not a pro at this:)

My husband (DH?, is that the code name?), Mike, and I are travelling on this cruise with our daughter, Chloe (I guess that's DD, right?) who will turn 9 years old on Dec. 21st. We originally booked the cruise to celebrate our 15 yr anniversary, so we really have a lot to celebrate in our short 3 day cruise.

We are staying with a long-time friend in Orlando, both before the cruise and after the cruise. Universal for a few days before, and then Disney for the 4-5 days after.

I would love to have a "friend" for Chloe to hang out with on the ship and during our days on-shore. We have a room booked at Comfort Suites which will allow us access to Atlantis. On Castaway Caye, we are renting bikes, snorkle gear, and floats for a day of total fun in the sun and relaxation.

We do not have a room assignment, yet, just a GTY.

Looking forward getting to know you, our fellow ship-mates:santa:

Natalia

[Charleyann]

Hi, everyone. I've never done this before, so bear with me if it seems like I'm not a pro at this:)

My husband (DH?, is that the code name?), Mike, and I are travelling on this cruise with our daughter, Chloe (I guess that's DD, right?) who will turn 9 years old on Dec. 21st. We originally booked the cruise to celebrate our 15 yr anniversary, so we really have a lot to celebrate in our short 3 day cruise.

We are staying with a long-time friend in Orlando, both before the cruise and after the cruise. Universal for a few days before, and then Disney for the 4-5 days after.

I would love to have a "friend" for Chloe to hang out with on the ship and during our days on-shore. We have a room booked at Comfort Suites which will allow us access to Atlantis. On Castaway Caye, we are renting bikes, snorkle gear, and floats for a day of total fun in the sun and relaxation.

We do not have a room assignment, yet, just a GTY.

Looking forward getting to know you, our fellow ship-mates:santa:

Natalia

Hi there!

I am travelling with my best friend our two boys both 14 years old who are also friends. We are doing the same excrusions. We booked Comfort Suites too and the same as you for Castaway Cay (Extreme Getaway) We want rest and relaxation on Castaway Cay too!!!!!!

Our price dropped on Comfort Suites from $258 plus tx down to $177 with taxes and CAA discount. Check the rates and then cancel and rebook if they are now cheaper!

Charleyann:santa:

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Hi, everyone. I've never done this before, so bear with me if it seems like I'm not a pro at this:)

My husband (DH?, is that the code name?), Mike, and I are travelling on this cruise with our daughter, Chloe (I guess that's DD, right?) who will turn 9 years old on Dec. 21st. We originally booked the cruise to celebrate our 15 yr anniversary, so we really have a lot to celebrate in our short 3 day cruise.

We are staying with a long-time friend in Orlando, both before the cruise and after the cruise. Universal for a few days before, and then Disney for the 4-5 days after.

I would love to have a "friend" for Chloe to hang out with on the ship and during our days on-shore. We have a room booked at Comfort Suites which will allow us access to Atlantis. On Castaway Caye, we are renting bikes, snorkle gear, and floats for a day of total fun in the sun and relaxation.

We do not have a room assignment, yet, just a GTY.

Looking forward getting to know you, our fellow ship-mates:santa:

Natalia

Welcome Aboard!!:welcome:
Glad to see more folks joining in. As the unofficial keepers of the F/E and members lists, we’ll add your group to the members list when it gets re-posted (probably this weekend). We didn’t see whether or not you also wanted to join in on the “Fish-Extenders Exchange”. If so, just let us know and then after DCL assigned you a cabin (in mid-November) post that back here as well so we can update the lists and Ship’s maps.

If you have any questions, just post them here and we’ll do all we can to help out.

[NatdelPozo]

Thanks so much! I will definitely check into rebooking our room. By the way, what is a CAA discount?

I just talked to Chloe this morning and we are excited about doing the F/E exchange, please add us to the list:goodvibes

Can't believe it's less than 8 wks away!

[Ware Bears]

Hi Natalia, Mike and Chloe, welcome aboard!! :welcome:

[Ware Bears]

How are you all, fellow cruisers? :goodvibes

All getting very excited, I hope!! ;)

[mcl]

We are getting excited.

A couple quick questions for the veteran cruisers.

...My daughter just turned 13, we're considering "the Wild Side" teen activities on Castaway Cay. Can we wait until we are on the ship to sign up, or does it get totally booked early? Do 13 year olds like this excursion, or is it geared to the more mature teens? What if the weather is bad?

...I thought I read that if you collect autographs, you could drop off your book or hat or whatever and all the characters would autograph it for you. I can't find where I read this. Does anyone know if it is true?

Thanks,
Katie

[ShastaDog]

A couple quick questions for the veteran cruisers.

...My daughter just turned 13, we're considering "the Wild Side" teen activities on Castaway Cay. Can we wait until we are on the ship to sign up, or does it get totally booked early? Do 13 year olds like this excursion, or is it geared to the more mature teens?

My daughter is just 13 as well, so I would also be interested if anybody has any insight on this. She has kayaked (sp?) before, but never snorkeled. I've already signed her up, but I guess we have some time...

[CoriCW]

Hi, everyone. I've never done this before, so bear with me if it seems like I'm not a pro at this:)

My husband (DH?, is that the code name?), Mike, and I are travelling on this cruise with our daughter, Chloe (I guess that's DD, right?) who will turn 9 years old on Dec. 21st. We originally booked the cruise to celebrate our 15 yr anniversary, so we really have a lot to celebrate in our short 3 day cruise.

We are staying with a long-time friend in Orlando, both before the cruise and after the cruise. Universal for a few days before, and then Disney for the 4-5 days after.

I would love to have a "friend" for Chloe to hang out with on the ship and during our days on-shore. We have a room booked at Comfort Suites which will allow us access to Atlantis. On Castaway Caye, we are renting bikes, snorkle gear, and floats for a day of total fun in the sun and relaxation.

We do not have a room assignment, yet, just a GTY.

Looking forward getting to know you, our fellow ship-mates:santa:

Natalia

Hi Natalia,
Our daughter Tina will be traveling. She will be 9 on Jan. 9! Her cousins will be on board, as well. It would be great to try to connect the girls up at some point!

We are also arriving a few days early and doing MK, and then staying 4-5 days afterwards (but probably visiting with family in Orlando).

Sounds like we have a lot in common. DH and I have been married 14.5 years.

This is getting close! I am EXCITED!!!!

[CoriCW]

We are getting excited.

...I thought I read that if you collect autographs, you could drop off your book or hat or whatever and all the characters would autograph it for you. I can't find where I read this. Does anyone know if it is true?

Thanks,
Katie

I've read that if you drop off aziploc-type bag with a tshirt, or pillow case, or autograph book with a couple of markers at the guest services (what's it called on the ship?) at the very beginning of the cruise, then you can pick it up at the end and the characters will have signed your item!!

We are planning on doing this (one bag for each child, and probably one for me and DH each as well!) with tshirts. Or maybe photo mats?

[mcl]

TY ShastaDog and CoriCW. looking forward to meeting everyone, in 45 days !!:yay: princess:

[Charleyann]

We got our room assignment today. We were upgraded from a 12 GTY to category 10. This could be a problem . This could be an upgrade from He**!:rotfl:

Now to give you the story...My best friend and I are taking our 2 boys on a cruise together. They are both chronically ill and both suffer terminal illnesses. One uses a wheelchair/ scooter for endurance and from fatique or disease flareup. We couldn't get an accessible room.

Today our cabin assignment was for#2653. Deck 2 and as far aft as you can get and over the motors!:scared1:. Reviews say when docking or departing you get thunderous noises and earhtquake sensations which begin as early as 3 am and end around 7 am or when the ship docks. :scared1:

These two boys will need rest after a long day of play and adventure. This would surely wake them with a start and scare the crap out of them as we are inside with no window...

Should I be concerned? Any options available for us?

Thanks

Charleyann:santa:

[NatdelPozo]

Hi Natalia,
Our daughter Tina will be traveling. She will be 9 on Jan. 9! Her cousins will be on board, as well. It would be great to try to connect the girls up at some point!

We are also arriving a few days early and doing MK, and then staying 4-5 days afterwards (but probably visiting with family in Orlando).

Sounds like we have a lot in common. DH and I have been married 14.5 years.

This is getting close! I am EXCITED!!!!

Cori,
That sounds really great! We will definitely have to get the girls acquainted. Are you planning on going to Atlantis? We are still waiting on our room assignments, so when we get them, I will post it. Looking forward to meeting you, and everyone else!

:goodvibes
Natalia