SCHOOLS OUT!!! May 23, 2010 Wonder Cruise

[MISSALLEN]

I just made reservations for this cruise.:banana: I know it's a ways off but never to early to plan. Anyone else sailing?

roll call information can be found on page #5, post #69 and that fish extender information can be found on page #5, post #70? (thought it might make it easier for everyone to find)

[MISSALLEN]

I guess noone else is sailing-So my family have the entire ship---So much fun!!!:banana: :yay:

[dischic10]

Anyone else going? :banana:

[disneygirlsx3]

We are going May 9th, 2010 4 nights on the Wonder. Anyone for this cruise yet?

[inlovewithnolan]

Yes!!!! We will be on the May 9th cruise.This will be our first cruise. Myself, husband and my son will be 13 at time of cruise!!

[JohnPA]

Yes, DW and I will be on 5/23 cruise celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary (5/25). It's our first ever cruise - gonna be a blast!

[patsal]

Yes, DW and I will be on 5/23 cruise celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary (5/25). It's our first ever cruise - gonna be a blast!

Oh, we are "Aniversary Buddies"--DH and I will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary on 5/25 as well! We are booked and planning on it unless something doesn't work out with leaving the kids so close to the end of the schoool year.

[sigillaria]

Yes..I will be on the May 23, 2010 cruise with daughter, son-in-law, 15 yr old grandson, and 18 yr old step grandson.
This will be my 2nd Dis cruise as I went on the 2006 DVC Member cruise..by myself.
Was ok sailing alone except for having to pay for 2 in room...I used DVC points.
They put me at a table with 3 other women which was fine except the women were totally out of touch with reality.
They thought we were going to Nassau to a casino. I had to break the news that we were going to Castaway Cay..TWICE. I don't think they believed me at first.

A highlight was being invited to the Roy Disney suite for cocktails...never did find out why. He was not there at the time.

Really looking forward to this cruise.

[Smith70592]

We just booked Wonder for the 5-23-10 sailing date. First time on a DCL cruise. There will be 4 of us.

Very Excited!

[TheBeadPirate]

Hi All! We're on this cruise also!

It'll be me & DH and 2 of our friends who will be first timers for DCL.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone!

Well, off to look for fabric for another fish extender for our friends.......is it bad that I find the smallest things so exciting?!?:lmao:


Lori pirate:

[MISSALLEN]

Yes..I will be on the May 23, 2010 cruise with daughter, son-in-law, 15 yr old grandson, and 18 yr old step grandson.
This will be my 2nd Dis cruise as I went on the 2006 DVC Member cruise..by myself.
Was ok sailing alone except for having to pay for 2 in room...I used DVC points.
They put me at a table with 3 other women which was fine except the women were totally out of touch with reality.
They thought we were going to Nassau to a casino. I had to break the news that we were going to Castaway Cay..TWICE. I don't think they believed me at first.

A highlight was being invited to the Roy Disney suite for cocktails...never did find out why. He was not there at the time.

Really looking forward to this cruise.
My son will be turning 16 right be for the cruise--hopefully he will meet your grandson--he is very outgoing when it come to meeting people.

[MISSALLEN]

Hi All! We're on this cruise also!

It'll be me & DH and 2 of our friends who will be first timers for DCL.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone!

Well, off to look for fabric for another fish extender for our friends.......is it bad that I find the smallest things so exciting?!?:lmao:


Lori pirate:
I was debating on bring my fish extender--so i guess i will now since you mention it. Is there a group of people who are doing the FE?

[TheBeadPirate]

I was debating on bring my fish extender--so i guess i will now since you mention it. Is there a group of people who are doing the FE?

We can start a group if you want. I know Rick and I were planning on a FE exchange gift and I'm pretty sure our friends were going to do one also. If you want I can take info- I just coordinated our Christmas FE exchange and have the spreadsheet I used for that.:yay:

[IrishCowboy]

Have a great cruise..

[disneydawgs4]

....on this cruise. We were scheduled for the Tim Hawkins cruise Mar 28th, but had to change due to work conflicts. This will be our 3rd Disney cruise and we are planning on bringing a friend for our teenage DD this time around. Sail away day will be my bday and next day will be our DS bday! How fun is that?!:bday:
Looking forward to chatting with all of y'all over the next months!!:grouphug:

[disneydawgs4]

...it's official, we booked today. Can't wait! This will be our 3rd, but our daughter's friend first. Cruise party is, DH, DW (me), DD (14), BFF (14), DS (5-turns 6 on cruise).

Look forward to chatting with you all and if anyone wants to do the FE exchange, let me know, we have done it before and had lots of fun with it.

Hope to hear from you guys soon!:)

[TheBeadPirate]

...it's official, we booked today. Can't wait! This will be our 3rd, but our daughter's friend first. Cruise party is, DH, DW (me), DD (14), BFF (14), DS (5-turns 6 on cruise).

Look forward to chatting with you all and if anyone wants to do the FE exchange, let me know, we have done it before and had lots of fun with it.

Hope to hear from you guys soon!:)

Congrats! And welcome aboard!

We're in for the FE exchange too. I can coordinate if you want- I still have the spreadsheet from our Christmas cruise that I can use!

This will be our friends first Disney cruise too. Is it sad that I'm looking forward to decorating their door more than ours? The only thing we've talked about is the FE so the door magnets will be a total surprise!:rolleyes1

[disneydawgs4]

TheBeadPirate~that would be great if you want to keep the list for the exchange! I am hoping that the kids will still enjoy doing it even though they are teens. I know my DD loved it last year, she is so crafty and enjoys making things, and my DS would always be the one to remind us to deliver the surprises each day! ;)
We have never gone on a late Spring/early Summer cruise, so this will be interesting to see how different the weather will be.
:mickeyjum:goofy::stitch:

[TheBeadPirate]

Ok!

If you are interested in doing an FE exchange please PM me the following info:

Screenname
Cabin Number(s)
# Adults
# Kids and ages
Notes- any food allergies, etc in case someone wants to give a food gift

I also have room for names if you want to send those.

This is an Excel spreadsheet. If you would like it emailed to you please include an email address as well.

Thanks!

[disneycr8zy]

My roommate, her D sister, her D niece, and myself booked this cruise for the niece's HS graduation while on the Halloween Sailing of the Wonder last October. Can't wait to get back to Castaway Cay!

[disneydawgs4]

....we had our DD's friend cancel on us, so we have decided to move our ressie to another slot!:sad1:
You guys have a great time and we will miss you!

[mousehse]

Hi Everyone
My Mom and I are on booked on this cruise. We only booked a short time ago and have already been blessed with some pixiedust:. A radio station here in Canada is currently sailing on the Wonder and announced just yesterday that there was a 25% discount available for Canadians. I called DCL and sure enough they applied the discount to my reservation. Even better we upgraded our cabin and were assigned to a secret verandah room pixiedust:pixiedust:.
We last cruised in the Fall of 2008 on the Magic for the Western Caribbean itinerary and had the best time. We joined in on the fun of the pre-trip cruise meet thread and it was great "talking" to others who were eagerly anticipating the fun of Disney.
We are looking forward to joining in the fun again. :)

[mousehse]

MissAllen, JohnPA, patsal, sigillaria, Smith70592, TheBeadPirate, disneycr8zy ... where did everyone go? :confused3
The DCL website countdown says 118 days to our next adventure! So far we are a small group, but even a small group can have fun with FE...please come back:flower3:

[MISSALLEN]

MissAllen, JohnPA, patsal, sigillaria, Smith70592, TheBeadPirate, disneycr8zy ... where did everyone go? :confused3
The DCL website countdown says 118 days to our next adventure! So far we are a small group, but even a small group can have fun with FE...please come back:flower3:

I'm in for FE--Anyone else? I will be on more often now since we are close.

[MISSALLEN]

Hi Everyone
My Mom and I are on booked on this cruise. We only booked a short time ago and have already been blessed with some pixiedust:. A radio station here in Canada is currently sailing on the Wonder and announced just yesterday that there was a 25% discount available for Canadians. I called DCL and sure enough they applied the discount to my reservation. Even better we upgraded our cabin and were assigned to a secret verandah room pixiedust:pixiedust:.
We last cruised in the Fall of 2008 on the Magic for the Western Caribbean itinerary and had the best time. We joined in on the fun of the pre-trip cruise meet thread and it was great "talking" to others who were eagerly anticipating the fun of Disney.
We are looking forward to joining in the fun again. :)

I can't wait my self--no discounts but still excited.

[TheBeadPirate]

Ok!

If you are interested in doing an FE exchange please PM me the following info:

Screenname
Cabin Number(s)
# Adults
# Kids and ages
Notes- any food allergies, etc in case someone wants to give a food gift

I also have room for names if you want to send those.

This is an Excel spreadsheet. If you would like it emailed to you please include an email address as well.

Thanks!

We're still here. Just packing boxes. We move to WDW in a couple of weeks.

I posted this before if anyone is interested. Just let me know!;)

[MISSALLEN]

We're still here. Just packing boxes. We move to WDW in a couple of weeks.

I posted this before if anyone is interested. Just let me know!;)

:banana: I want to do FEs

[mousehse]

Just got home from work and am so glad to see that we didn't chase everyone off. It has almost become tradition in our house to get through the Canadian winters by daydreaming of some Florida sunshine in May. We are very much looking forward to a relaxing cruise and a few days at Disney. Count us in for the FE...TheBeadPirate (Lori) I will pm you our information. Thanks so much for offering to organize the exchange.

[disneycr8zy]

MissAllen, JohnPA, patsal, sigillaria, Smith70592, TheBeadPirate, disneycr8zy ... where did everyone go? :confused3
The DCL website countdown says 118 days to our next adventure! So far we are a small group, but even a small group can have fun with FE...please come back:flower3:

Still here - we're moving in three weeks so we're trying to get through that. We're still discussing joining the FE exchange and will let you know a.s.a.p.!

And if there is one thing getting me through this awful Nebraska winter - it's the thought of Serenity Bay and a Conch Cooler!

[MISSALLEN]

Still here - we're moving in three weeks so we're trying to get through that. We're still discussing joining the FE exchange and will let you know a.s.a.p.!

And if there is one thing getting me through this awful Nebraska winter - it's the thought of Serenity Bay and a Conch Cooler!


FE will be lots of fun--All you have to do is say yes. :banana:

[mousehse]

Still here - we're moving in three weeks so we're trying to get through that. We're still discussing joining the FE exchange and will let you know a.s.a.p.!

And if there is one thing getting me through this awful Nebraska winter - it's the thought of Serenity Bay and a Conch Cooler!

Interesting that two of you are moving in the next 3 weeks.

Disneycr8zy - really hoping you decide to join the FE. Its so much fun finding some small token of the cruise tucked into the FE. Doesn't have to be a major expense or time-consumer. We have a small treasure box of "stuff" from our last cruise and it brings back great memories.

BeadPirate - moving to WDW in 3 weeks??? Do tell popcorn::

[mousehse]

Hey...now we're rockin'...page 3! :thumbsup2

[OkieMB]

First time cruise for DD:cheer2:(5), DS :cool1:(9), mother:cutie: and myself :flower3:

[mousehse]

First time cruise for DD:cheer2:(5), DS :cool1:(9), mother:cutie: and myself :flower3:

Hi OkieMB ... :welcome: from one of the newest members of the May 23 group. I am also travelling with my Mom. First cruise ... you are all going to have such a great time!
Are you familiar with the on-board fun known as fish extenders?

[lassie4]

Hey there,
We will be on the ship the same time as you all and I was wondering have you booked with an agent who is offering on board credit for bookings by Feb 3? If not we have a friend that is offering on board credits if you transfer to her agency. She has been wonderful to us as we decided which cruise to take and when. They just took a cruise over Christmas break and told us how fantastic it was! I have posted her info below and if you want you can check out her website.
Let me know if you are interested I can send you the info :)

It won't let me post info since I am new to this site.
Her e mail is chrissy at happilyeveraftertravel.net

Take Care,
Lassie

[TheBeadPirate]

Interesting that two of you are moving in the next 3 weeks.

Disneycr8zy - really hoping you decide to join the FE. Its so much fun finding some small token of the cruise tucked into the FE. Doesn't have to be a major expense or time-consumer. We have a small treasure box of "stuff" from our last cruise and it brings back great memories.

BeadPirate - moving to WDW in 3 weeks??? Do tell popcorn::

Yep. We pick up our keys on Friday. We are eventually going to buy a place but until we know where we want to be in FL we are renting a place near property. We should be able to see Wishes from our patio.:banana:

And I'm hoping the FL rates on DCL means we can cruise some more!:yay:

[OkieMB]

Thanks for the "Welcome" Mousehse. After reading these boards I am familiar with the fish extenders. Until I know which airline I am booking with I don't want to commit at this time. We are staying at WDW after the cruise for a week. As I tend to bring everything short of the kitchen sink I may not be able to stuff anything more. But I know DD:cheer2: and DS:cool1: would love to participate so I will attempt to engage the creative side of my brain for fun ideas.:dance3:

[mousehse]

Yep. We pick up our keys on Friday. We are eventually going to buy a place but until we know where we want to be in FL we are renting a place near property. We should be able to see Wishes from our patio.:banana:

And I'm hoping the FL rates on DCL means we can cruise some more!:yay:

Wow...that's awesome!!! My dream for sure :cloud9:. To bad for me we live north of the border. If I was on the south side, I would be packing up for the palm trees and fireworks pronto. Many people have tried to convince me that I would miss the change of seasons, but I always tell them I would rather visit the change of seasons than visit the land of palm trees :beach: So now you are only about a day away from that patio...enjoy...and hold down the fort until we get there:goodvibes

[mousehse]

Thanks for the "Welcome" Mousehse. After reading these boards I am familiar with the fish extenders. Until I know which airline I am booking with I don't want to commit at this time. We are staying at WDW after the cruise for a week. As I tend to bring everything short of the kitchen sink I may not be able to stuff anything more. But I know DD:cheer2: and DS:cool1: would love to participate so I will attempt to engage the creative side of my brain for fun ideas.:dance3:

Love looking forward to vacation....the looking forward part always lasts soooooo much longer than the actual vacation part (unfortunately). We are searching for fish extender ideas at this point to. Packing is always a challenge ... last time we included a beach football with a Canadian maple leaf logo in each package we distributed. We had a carry on full of footballs!:rotfl:

[disneycr8zy]

Yep. We pick up our keys on Friday. We are eventually going to buy a place but until we know where we want to be in FL we are renting a place near property. We should be able to see Wishes from our patio.:banana:

And I'm hoping the FL rates on DCL means we can cruise some more!:yay:

SOOOO jealous!

[MMmomto5]

Hi there! Wondering if we could join the list? We just booked today for this cruise. It'll be my family of 7, with dh and I and our kids, ages 12, 11, 8, 6, and 4, my parents, and my dh's uncle. It's everyone's first cruise, and even though I am so excited, I am freaking out since it was a last minute change to the trip I have had planned for a year, and I know how my fellow disboarders can relate to feeling unprepared for anything Disney.:rotfl2:

Looking forward to getting to know everyone!

[mousehse]

Hi there! Wondering if we could join the list? We just booked today for this cruise. It'll be my family of 7, with dh and I and our kids, ages 12, 11, 8, 6, and 4, my parents, and my dh's uncle. It's everyone's first cruise, and even though I am so excited, I am freaking out since it was a last minute change to the trip I have had planned for a year, and I know how my fellow disboarders can relate to feeling unprepared for anything Disney.:rotfl2:

Looking forward to getting to know everyone!

Hi MMmomto5! :welcome: to our small but growing group. No need to freak out...still plenty of time to get organized. As first time cruisers, are you familiar with the fish extender exchange? This cruise will be my Mom and I and we are celebrating her birthday. It's our third cruise so please feel free to ask as many questions as needed and I will do my best to help. I noticed that your location is northest PA ... are you buried in snow after this past weekend?

[mousehse]

Yep. We pick up our keys on Friday. We are eventually going to buy a place but until we know where we want to be in FL we are renting a place near property. We should be able to see Wishes from our patio.:banana:

And I'm hoping the FL rates on DCL means we can cruise some more!:yay:

So....now that the move is complete, just wondering how you are enjoying the view? :magnify: Is it as good as I imagine?

[MMmomto5]

Hi MMmomto5! :welcome: to our small but growing group. No need to freak out...still plenty of time to get organized. As first time cruisers, are you familiar with the fish extender exchange? This cruise will be my Mom and I and we are celebrating her birthday. It's our third cruise so please feel free to ask as many questions as needed and I will do my best to help. I noticed that your location is northest PA ... are you buried in snow after this past weekend?


Thanks for the welcome mousehse! I had to research what the FE exchange was about when I came on the cruise boards a few weeks ago. I am an avid sewer, and I know my kids would love to be a part of it, so we'd love to sign up. I picked up the Passporter book this morning so I am hoping to pour over it today and learn what I need, but I am sure I will have questions, so I appreciate the help. We were lucky not to get any of the snow the other day, but we are supposed to get hit pretty good today/tomorrow.

[mousehse]

Thanks for the welcome mousehse! I had to research what the FE exchange was about when I came on the cruise boards a few weeks ago. I am an avid sewer, and I know my kids would love to be a part of it, so we'd love to sign up. I picked up the Passporter book this morning so I am hoping to pour over it today and learn what I need, but I am sure I will have questions, so I appreciate the help. We were lucky not to get any of the snow the other day, but we are supposed to get hit pretty good today/tomorrow.

Great! TheBeadPirate generously offered to organize the exchange and posted this on an earlier message...
"If you are interested in doing an FE exchange please PM me the following info:
Screenname
Cabin Number(s)
# Adults
# Kids and ages
Notes- any food allergies, etc in case someone wants to give a food gift
I also have room for names if you want to send those.
This is an Excel spreadsheet. If you would like it emailed to you please include an email address as well."

If you are interesed, go ahead and send her a PM (private message) with the info requested and I'm sure she will add your group to the list...fun, fun, fun:thumbsup2
This past weekends storm missed us as well, but looks like we will get some starting later today and overnight. Keeping my fingers crossed that it's not too much ... traffic around here is a nightmare during rush hour with even the smallest amount of snow. Oh well, just keep dreaming of :beach:

[TheBeadPirate]

So....now that the move is complete, just wondering how you are enjoying the view? :magnify: Is it as good as I imagine?

LOL... we're still working on moving stuff- work has gotten in the way!

But last night as we pulled in Wishes was going off and we stood in front of our garage and watched. And I realized we can see the top of Cindy's castle from the road we drive in on.

Our cruise bag (suitcase of stuff we only use for cruise) is in the apartment though!:woohoo:


MMmomto5:

Just send me a PM with the stuff listed and I'll get you added to the list! Welcome aboard!!!!:yay:

[OkieMB]

I can't seem to find an answer to this question. It sounds like rates for cells are too expensive. So how do you contact your other family members on board the ship? with 2 way radios, dry erase boards message on doors, messages on cabin phones, or do you prearrange meeting places and times?

[mousehse]

Good Morning Everyone
Early morning post to say "Happy Double-Digit Day"! The countdown is on ... we are officially 99 days until our cruise sets sail! :banana::woohoo::cool1::cheer2::thumbsup2

[mousehse]

I can't seem to find an answer to this question. It sounds like rates for cells are too expensive. So how do you contact your other family members on board the ship? with 2 way radios, dry erase boards message on doors, messages on cabin phones, or do you prearrange meeting places and times?

Good Morning OkieMB
We have taken walkie talkies and they seem to be popular. We have also used post-it notes. Really, I think all of your ideas mentioned seem to be popular communication options.

Have a great double-digit day:thumbsup2
Wendy

[disneynutwaits]

We booked last week. This will be my first cruise and DP's second. I'm so excited!!!!!! :banana:

We are also doing the FE...I've already PM'd our information.

[mousehse]

We booked last week. This will be my first cruise and DP's second. I'm so excited!!!!!! :banana:

We are also doing the FE...I've already PM'd our information.

:welcome: Disneynutwaits
Love your board name ... so appropriate ... Disney nuts that are always waiting, not so patiently, for the next Disney experience.
Nice to hear you already joined our fish extender group. It's been a kind of a quiet board, but I'm sure like most people everyone has very full schedules. First cruise? So exciting! Only 92 days until our cruise sets sail :yay:

[MISSALLEN]

:welcome: Disneynutwaits
love your board name ... So appropriate ... Disney nuts that are always waiting, not so patiently, for the next disney experience.
Nice to hear you already joined our fish extender group. It's been a kind of a quiet board, but i'm sure like most people everyone has very full schedules. First cruise? So exciting! Only 92 days until our cruise sets sail :yay:

90 days left

[mousehse]

90 days left

Thanks for the countdown update :thumbsup2

Anyone booking excursions tomorrow?

[MISSALLEN]

Okay,
My husband and I decided to do the couples villa--I hope we will enjoy it.

Thanks for the countdown update :thumbsup2

Anyone booking excursions tomorrow?

[MISSALLEN]

No excursions but did books some spa services. So excited :banana:
Thanks for the countdown update :thumbsup2

Anyone booking excursions tomorrow?

[MISSALLEN]

I hope we are still doing this!!!!!!

Great! TheBeadPirate generously offered to organize the exchange and posted this on an earlier message...
"If you are interested in doing an FE exchange please PM me the following info:
Screenname
Cabin Number(s)
# Adults
# Kids and ages
Notes- any food allergies, etc in case someone wants to give a food gift
I also have room for names if you want to send those.
This is an Excel spreadsheet. If you would like it emailed to you please include an email address as well."

If you are interesed, go ahead and send her a PM (private message) with the info requested and I'm sure she will add your group to the list...fun, fun, fun:thumbsup2
This past weekends storm missed us as well, but looks like we will get some starting later today and overnight. Keeping my fingers crossed that it's not too much ... traffic around here is a nightmare during rush hour with even the smallest amount of snow. Oh well, just keep dreaming of :beach:

[mousehse]

I hope we are still doing this!!!!!!

I am still hoping that this is a go also...it was soooo much fun last time we cruised. The last time we participated there was a whole lot more "chitter chatter" on the cruise meet thread ahead of time. Also, the lady that volunteered to organize the fish extender groups created one post that gave each groups dis-board posting name, the members of their group (eg. mom, dad, dd8 and ds4), any dietary restrictions (eg. diabetic) and any special occasion (eg. birthday). The post was updated as a group joined. It was lots of fun to see the size of the group and have some idea of how many people to plan for. Maybe we could convince TheBeadPirate to create such a post:flower3:

[OkieMB]

Hey - do we have any other 9 -10 year old boys on the cruise. My son is concerned there won't be anyone his age. With myself, grandma and my five year old daughter he is surrounded by girls all the time. At this age he doesn't see that as a good thing.:lmao:

[OkieMB]

We are in on the FE exchange. The kids are excited about sharing momentos from the great state of Oklahoma :woohoo:. Once I figure out this PM thing I will send you the necessary info.:surfweb:

[mousehse]

We are in on the FE exchange. The kids are excited about sharing momentos from the great state of Oklahoma :woohoo:. Once I figure out this PM thing I will send you the necessary info.:surfweb:

Hi OkieMB
Looking forward to mementos from your state...love the little things everyone seems to share from their own corner of the world. Sorry to say that I can't help your ds ... mine is now 19 and not travelling with us this time. It's always been myself, my son and my mom travelling, so this time is going to be very different. I'm sure your son will find a travelling friend.
As for the PM thing ... quite simple ... just click on the posting name of the person you want to send a PM to and you will be directed to the window where you can type your message.

[hchik05]

hi all! my family and i will also be going on the wonder 5/23. this will be our first cruise!! i am SO excited, i've been counting down the days for a while now and looking at any website possible to find out more and more about this cruise!! can't wait til castaway cay!

[TheBeadPirate]

This is a summary of the spreadsheet.

Cabin# Screen Name # Adults # Kids Notes Adult Adult Kid
6555 MISSALLEN 2 1 No Allergies boy-15
7620 mousehse 2 0 No Allergies Wendy Beth
6311 disneynutwaits 2 0 No Allergies JT Paul- Bday 5/25
2094 disneycr8zy 2 0 No Allergies Ruth Beth



This is where it stands right now. 4 cabins with 8 adults and 1 kid.

I'm sure you'll notice we're missing. We decided to move our cruise to another using Florida resident rates. So we won't be joining ya'll on this one now. If you want I can email the Excel spreadsheet to someone else to do or I can keep compiling it to whatever cut off date you guys want and send it out then. I still plan on following along on the thread. Either way, just let me know!:thumbsup2

Lori pirate:

[hchik05]

beadpirate,
i tried pm'ing you, but b/c i'm new, i can't yet.so here's my info for the FE.i see that you're now not attending this date so hopefully whoever takes over the list can include me!!:)


this is my family's 1st cruise ever and as i read about FE's(2 hours and many posts & pics later-lol) i thought it would be something great to do. i was wondering how many people are doing it on the 5/23/2010 wonder cruise.i was also wondering if it was "traditional" to gift one thing per cabin or per person? and also, will i be given a copy of the list of where these people r located or do i just search the halls looking for fe's? anywho...here is my info (well....what i can provide as of now..)

*i don't know my cabin #yet. my res. says cat.12 #gty...so i'm guessing somewhere in cat.12.

*my s/n is hchik05

*2 adults-hayley & joseph
2 children- Landon(4) & Paige (3)

*none of us have any allergies

[mousehse]

This is a summary of the spreadsheet.

Cabin# Screen Name # Adults # Kids Notes Adult Adult Kid
6555 MISSALLEN 2 1 No Allergies boy-15
7620 mousehse 2 0 No Allergies Wendy Beth
6311 disneynutwaits 2 0 No Allergies JT Paul- Bday 5/25
2094 disneycr8zy 2 0 No Allergies Ruth Beth



This is where it stands right now. 4 cabins with 8 adults and 1 kid.

I'm sure you'll notice we're missing. We decided to move our cruise to another using Florida resident rates. So we won't be joining ya'll on this one now. If you want I can email the Excel spreadsheet to someone else to do or I can keep compiling it to whatever cut off date you guys want and send it out then. I still plan on following along on the thread. Either way, just let me know!:thumbsup2

Lori pirate:

Hi
So sorry that you will not be joining our cruise on May 23, but I am sure you will have a great time no matter which cruise you are on.
As long as there are no objections, I would be willing to organize the FE exchange. If you want to PM me the sheet you have started, I will pick up the reigns and continue.

[mousehse]

hi all! my family and i will also be going on the wonder 5/23. this will be our first cruise!! i am SO excited, i've been counting down the days for a while now and looking at any website possible to find out more and more about this cruise!! can't wait til castaway cay!

Hello hchik05 family... :welcome:

Cruising for the first time is the best...always great, but something extra exciting about boarding that ship for the first time! I will be make sure that your family information is either on or added to the FE list.

Only 79 days until our cruise set sail!

Have a great day,
Wendy

[hchik05]

thanks Wendy!

we are so excited, i can't wait til we pull up to the port and see the ship!my camera is gonna be workin overtime these 4 days!lol

[Tromba]

We are as also with the anniversary crowd. Celebrating our 20th on the 26th. Going without the kids and it's our first cruise ever! Will spend one full day and two nights at WDW before the cruise. Staying at Pop and have reservations for Californa Grill during Wishes on Friday. Epcot on Saturday with Rose and Crown reservations during Illuminations. Now the final piece if the puzzle is to get Palo reservations for the actual annivesary day on Wednesday. That will make it just about a perfect week.

Maybe we'll see some of you on the ship.

Tromba

[MISSALLEN]

There will be kids his age for him to play with--He will have a blast--and not want to come back to the stateroom.

Hey - do we have any other 9 -10 year old boys on the cruise. My son is concerned there won't be anyone his age. With myself, grandma and my five year old daughter he is surrounded by girls all the time. At this age he doesn't see that as a good thing.:lmao:

[mousehse]

Hi All
ROLL CALL (Updated: Sun, March 7, 2010):
This is the list of DISers on the May 23/10 “Wonder”ful cruise:

Onboard DIS Cruise Meet: Sunday, May 23/10 in the Promenade Lounge (deck 3, midship) at 3:00pm.

(*** Denotes those who have signed up for the fish extender exchange … fish extender participants are summarized on post #70 below)

1. MISSALLEN (Dee) ***
DH (Darrayl)
DS (15-Jose)

2. JohnPA from Chalfont, PA ***
DW (Pam)
30th Wedding Anniversary on May 25
First ever cruise

3. Patsal
DH
20th Wedding Anniversary on May 25

4. sigillaria from the coast of Georgia, Savannah
DD
DSIL
DGS(15)
DSGS(18)

5. Smith70592
4 of us
First time on a DCL cruise

6. disneycr8zy from Omaha, NE ***
Roommate
Her DS
Her DN
Niece’s HS graduation

7. OkieMB from Oklahoma
DM
DD(5)
DS(9)

8. Lassie4

9. MMmomto5 (Melissa) from northeast PA
DH (John)
Children (12, 11, 8, 6, 4)
DParents
DH Uncle

10. disneynutwaits (J.T.) from Maumelle, AR ***
DP (Paul)

11. Hchik05 (Hayley and Joseph) from Florida ***
DS (4-Landon)
DD (3-Paige)
First Cruise ever

12. Tromba from Texas
20th Wedding Anniversary on May 26
First cruise ever

13. LotsaMickey from White Lake, MI (Kristal) ***
DH (Anthony)
First time cruisers celebrating their honeymoon

14. bobbyclobber (Brenda) ***
DH (Bob)
DD (7-Mackenzie)
DD (5-Brianna)

15. tink576 ***
DM
DF
DS

16. MickeyBoatHereWeCome (Steph) *** from Missouri/Kansas
DH (Art)
DD (15-Lauren)
DS (4-Rusty)

17. pdietz
DH
DD (8)

[mousehse]

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]This is a list of the FISH EXTENDER participants on the May 23/10 “Wonder”ful cruise (Updated: Mon, March 29, 2010):
(DISName; Cabin #; Ages of Children-Boy or Girl; Total # in Cabin; Allergies; Celebrations)

disneycr8zy; 2094; none; 2 (Ruth, Beth); none; none
disneynutwaits; 6311; none; 2 (J.T., Paul); none; Paul’s B’day on 05/25
bobbyclobber; 6504; 7-G (Mackenzie), 5-G (Brianna); 4 (Brenda, Bob); none; none
MISSALLEN; 6555; 16-B (Jose); 3 (Dee, Darrayl); none; none
MickeyBoatHereWeCome; 6581; 15-G (Lauren), 4-B (Rusty); 4 (Steph, Art); none; none
JohnPA; 6590; none (on trip); 2 (John, Pam); none; 30th Wedding Anniversary on 05/25
LotsaMickey; 7500; none; 2 (Kristal, Anthony); none; celebrating honeymoon
hchik05; Cat.12 gty; 4-B (Landon), 3-G (Paige); 4 (Hayley, Joseph); none; none
tink576; gty; none; 4; none; none

TOTAL: 9 cabins, 20 adults, 7 children

FE deadline to sign-up: Friday, May 7/10

FE General Info Links:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1980639
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1774643

[mousehse]

Hi MISSALLEN
I was wondering if I could ask you a favour? In order to make it easier for everyone to find the roll call and fish extender information, would you be willing to edit your first post and add that roll call information can be found on page #5, post #69 and that fish extender information can be found on page #5, post #70? Thank you! :flower3:

[mousehse]

We are in on the FE exchange. The kids are excited about sharing momentos from the great state of Oklahoma :woohoo:. Once I figure out this PM thing I will send you the necessary info.:surfweb:

Hi OkieMB
Glad to hear that you managed to engage the creative side of your brain. :thumbsup2 Your children, and you, are going to have fun participating in the FE. I noticed that you were not included on TheBeadPirate's FE summary. Please either post or PM me your information and I will add it to the FE summary on post # 70.

Have a nice day,
Wendy

[mousehse]

Thanks for the welcome mousehse! I had to research what the FE exchange was about when I came on the cruise boards a few weeks ago. I am an avid sewer, and I know my kids would love to be a part of it, so we'd love to sign up. I picked up the Passporter book this morning so I am hoping to pour over it today and learn what I need, but I am sure I will have questions, so I appreciate the help. We were lucky not to get any of the snow the other day, but we are supposed to get hit pretty good today/tomorrow.

Hi MMmomto5
An avid sewer? That should be fun! I also love to do handcrafts, but my Mom is the sewer in our family. I do know how to sew, but seem to end up knitting, cross-stitching and recently trying my hand at scrapbooking. I noticed that your family was not yet included on TheBeadPirate's FE summary. Please either post or PM me your information and I will add it to the FE summary on post # 70.

Have a nice day, :goodvibes
Wendy

[mousehse]

beadpirate,
i tried pm'ing you, but b/c i'm new, i can't yet.so here's my info for the FE.i see that you're now not attending this date so hopefully whoever takes over the list can include me!!:)


this is my family's 1st cruise ever and as i read about FE's(2 hours and many posts & pics later-lol) i thought it would be something great to do. i was wondering how many people are doing it on the 5/23/2010 wonder cruise.i was also wondering if it was "traditional" to gift one thing per cabin or per person? and also, will i be given a copy of the list of where these people r located or do i just search the halls looking for fe's? anywho...here is my info (well....what i can provide as of now..)

*i don't know my cabin #yet. my res. says cat.12 #gty...so i'm guessing somewhere in cat.12.

*my s/n is hchik05

*2 adults-hayley & joseph
2 children- Landon(4) & Paige (3)

*none of us have any allergies

Hi hchik05
I'm going to try answering the questions in your post...
1. Wondering how many people are doing it on the 5/23/2010 wonder cruise? ... please see my post #70 (page 5) which is a summary of all those who have currently signed up for the FE exchange
2. Wondering if it was "traditional" to gift one thing per cabin or per person? ... you can give however you wish. You can give one gift for the whole cruise, one per day, one per cabin, or one per person. Please do not spend a lot of money or time. It is just supposed to be fun for all involved, the giver and recipient.
3. Will i be given a copy of the list of where these people r located or do i just search the halls looking for fe's? ... after the Friday, May 7, 2010 sign-up deadline date I will send out a PM to everyone with the final FE list.

:idea: In addition, we could also consider a quick DIS group meet before the safety drill on embarkation day. I could bring some extra copies of our FE distribution list for those missing their copy.

I have added a couple of FE links to our FE summary (post #70, page 5) which should help generate some FE ideas.

Have a nice day, :goodvibes
Wendy

[JohnPA]

Just passed the 'newbie' 75 day make your online reservations point and amazingly got all the times I wanted. Or maybe not all that amazing.

So I've looked a bit at what FE's ARE, but not what goes in them.

I'm not going to commit right now, since I have to talk to DW (she's the seamstress, I can do OK to sew up a rip, but not to make a FE).

We're going to BLT on the 17th then over to the cruise. She just surprised me with two days after the cruise at AKV! Going to be a great vacation.

SO, should we do the FE's?

[mousehse]

Just passed the 'newbie' 75 day make your online reservations point and amazingly got all the times I wanted. Or maybe not all that amazing.

So I've looked a bit at what FE's ARE, but not what goes in them.

I'm not going to commit right now, since I have to talk to DW (she's the seamstress, I can do OK to sew up a rip, but not to make a FE).

We're going to BLT on the 17th then over to the cruise. She just surprised me with two days after the cruise at AKV! Going to be a great vacation.

SO, should we do the FE's?

Hi JohnPA
Congratulations on getting all of the reservation times you wanted. Don't really know if it's amazing, but it sure sounds great to me.

The actual fish extender can be as simple or as intricate as you would like to make it. Here is a link to give you some ideas...

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607&highlight=fish+extender&page=5

As for what goes in them ... please do not spend a lot of money or time. It is just supposed to be fun for all involved, the giver and recipient. There are two links at the bottom of post #70 which will give you some ideas of what people have already given/received.

Your surpise at AKV sound great!:thumbsup2 We are also going to WDW after the cruise ... two nights at the Polynesian for us.

When/if you decide to join the FE exchange, just sent me a quick PM or post the info and I will add your group to the main FE list on post #70.

Wendy :goodvibes

[LotsaMickey]

This will be our first ever cruise,it is a late honeymoon for my husband and I,I am very excited,glad to see there will also be some others couples on here as well! Will be bringing my boys in 2011 if we enjoy it,which I am sure we will! It is Disney after all!

A few questions,,,I keep reading FE? What is this FE? and I have seen photos of peoples names in magnets on the doors,,is that something you do yourself?

So excited,and any tips you all may have for us,would be wonderful!
See you all on board!

May23rd!!!


OK,,,so I think I get this whole Fish Extender thing,,,so,now my questions is,,,do we make it and bring it,and hang it on our door,or will it go to someone else? Around how many gifts would we need to bring to go in other FE's?

Also,I have read that they have adult game show type games as well as the family ones on board?
I have SO MANY questions,that can not be answered by calling the 800 # LOL
so anyone that has cruised before that can let me know some fun adult activities on board,I would so appreciate it!

[bobbyclobber]

Hi fellow Canadian .We will be sailing away with all of you on May 23 as well .I have read all the messages and it took a while to discover what FE was .I have been on 4 other cruises but never Disney and I have never seen it of heard of it but it sounds great .My girls 7and 5 would love this .Their own treasure hunt .
If you go ahead with this we would love to join .My husband myself(Mom) and the 2 girls . I'm not so creative with this Fe you put outside your door .So if anyone has the break down of how all this takes place and if it is daily or only once during our cruise or some sort of idea for the none sewer what to use all ideas appreciated . :banana:

[LotsaMickey]

It seems no on visits this thread anymore? I figured it would be updated or answered on several times a day!

[mousehse]

It seems no on visits this thread anymore? I figured it would be updated or answered on several times a day!

Hi LotsaMickey
This is your formal :welcome: to our May 23 cruise meet thread. I actually just responded to the PM you sent me. Hope I was able to answer your FE questions.
Quoting your first post ... "I have read that they have adult game show type games as well as the family ones on board? I have SO MANY questions,that can not be answered by calling the 800 # LOL so anyone that has cruised before that can let me know some fun adult activities on board,I would so appreciate it!"
I definitely don't have all the answers, but here are a couple of links that I hope you will find helpful in answering some of your questions. The first contains copies of the Navigators from a 4-night cruise. Navigators are your guide to all activities, dining, etc on the ship. A Navigator for embarkation day is available when you board the ship and then they are left in your stateroom each night for the next day's activities. The second link is the FAQ thread here on the Disney Cruise Line Forum...
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2278699
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2068966

The photos of peoples names in magnets on the doors is something that you do yourself. We always print directly onto magnetic paper. The rule for this is ... no tape.

Again, sorry I wasn't able to respond more quickly ... I actually work 2 separate jobs so Tues - Fri keeps me busy from about 6am through 9pm.:surfweb: Oh well, the 2nd job is my "fun" job and allows us the pleasure of dreaming about our next Disney adventure.:sunny:

Have a great day (what's left of it)!
Wendy :goodvibes

[mousehse]

Hi fellow Canadian .We will be sailing away with all of you on May 23 as well .I have read all the messages and it took a while to discover what FE was .I have been on 4 other cruises but never Disney and I have never seen it of heard of it but it sounds great .My girls 7and 5 would love this .Their own treasure hunt .
If you go ahead with this we would love to join .My husband myself(Mom) and the 2 girls . I'm not so creative with this Fe you put outside your door .So if anyone has the break down of how all this takes place and if it is daily or only once during our cruise or some sort of idea for the none sewer what to use all ideas appreciated . :banana:

Hi bobbyclobber :welcome: to our May 23 cruise meet thread. I responded to your PM a short while ago. Hope I was able to answer your questions.

Curious what other ships you have cruised on. We are a Disney family and tend to gravitate to Disney for the vast majority of our vacation time. I am guessing that all of you are going to LOVE your Disney cruise. :lovestruc

I have added your family information to both the roll-call and FE summaries on post #'s 69 & 70 (page 5). As for the fish extender, you make your own and hang it on the pewter fish that is on the wall outside your stateroom door. Others who have joined the FE exchange will leave their treasures for you. As far as what you would like to leave for others in the group ... there are really no rules. You can give however you wish. You can give one gift for the whole cruise, you can give one per cabin, or one per person. Gifts can be made or bought. Each family may choose what they wish to do. Of course, the minimum is to give at least one gift per family. Shouldn't cause stress for anyone. It's just a fun thing to find something in your FE as you return to your room.

TIP: You may want to consider bringing a zip-tie to secure your FE to the pewter fish ... there have been occassions where they have been known to "swim away".:sad2:

There are two links that I added to the bottom of post #70 which may help get your FE gift imagination juices flowing

Also, here is a link to directions on how to make a no-sew FE...
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30302583&postcount=609

Have fun!
Wendy:goodvibes

[bobbyclobber]

Hi Wendy ,
We have done 2 one week cruises before kids Carnival and Norwegian .Since the kids were born we have spent all our vacations in Florida for 4 or 5 days on site as well on to a Princess cruise and another on Carnival each were short cruises. Wanted to check out the cruise experience before we spent with Disney We also traveled with another family on these . Cost was always an issue .This time our friends are not coming and they are so envious .This is our first Disney cruise we will be spending time at WdW on AKV and SSR .We arrive in Florida on the 17 of May then after the cruise it is off to the beach until June 1. What a life!!!:cool1:We are looking at the European cruise next year and it might be Disney. We will see .

Brenda:rotfl:

[hchik05]

hello newcomers!!!!!

i'm so excited you guys are interested in the FE'S, i hope you decide to take part in it so our group can grow :woohoo: hope to see you all onboard :thumbsup2

[LotsaMickey]

My husband and I are joining in on the FE! I am very excited about it!Going to get my supplies for it tomorrow! Hope I can make it LOL

I hope there can be a DIS meeting sometime on board,so we all have a chance to meet up!

Can't wait to cruise with Disney!65 days!

[mousehse]

Hi Wendy ,
We have done 2 one week cruises before kids Carnival and Norwegian .Since the kids were born we have spent all our vacations in Florida for 4 or 5 days on site as well on to a Princess cruise and another on Carnival each were short cruises. Wanted to check out the cruise experience before we spent with Disney We also traveled with another family on these . Cost was always an issue .This time our friends are not coming and they are so envious .This is our first Disney cruise we will be spending time at WdW on AKV and SSR .We arrive in Florida on the 17 of May then after the cruise it is off to the beach until June 1. What a life!!!:cool1:We are looking at the European cruise next year and it might be Disney. We will see .

Brenda:rotfl:

Hi Brenda
Work is done for another day! Half day tomorrow and then the break I really look forward to each week. It was an extremely beautiful day here in southern Ontario ... close to 20 degrees celcius (about 68 degrees fahrenheit). Broke the record for this day:sunny:
You have really tried a number of other cruise lines ... should be interesting to see how you feel Disney compares. My mom, son and I have been vacationing with Disney since he was young. I guess it has provided the perfect blend of family fun, something for everyone and a feeling of security. I have to admit that other reports of cruise lines with less expensive price tags has sounded appealing, but our final decision always takes us back to Disney.
We are flying into Orlando the day before our cruise departs and spending two nights after at the Polynesian ... just can't be that close to the world without spending some time enjoying the magic. We have visited WDW many times, but never stayed at the Polynesian. We are looking forward to watching Wishes from the beach and having a pineapple dole whip
Not sure about next year ... maybe 7-night Eastern Caribbean??? We would really love to see those beautiful islands that come straight up out of the ocean. You're right ... what a life :thumbsup2

Wendy :goodvibes

[mousehse]

hello newcomers!!!!!

hope to see you all onboard


I hope there can be a DIS meeting sometime on board,so we all have a chance to meet up!

Hi hchik05 and LotsaMickey
You both mention meeting up on board. A while ago I mentioned we could also consider a quick DIS group meet before the safety drill on embarkation day. I could bring some extra copies of our FE distribution list for those missing their copy. I think the idea got lost in the shuffle. I'm in if anyone else is interested.:woohoo:

Wendy :goodvibes

[LotsaMickey]

"We are flying into Orlando the day before our cruise departs and spending two nights after at the Polynesian ... just can't be that close to the world without spending some time enjoying the magic."

Mousehse,we are flying in the day of the cruise,but spending a night at the Coronado Springs Resort...I felt the same way,when in FL.gotta do Disney LOL
I have taken my 5 year old every year since he was one,and our 1 year old went his first time when he was 3 months old...and we went once a month when we lived in FL. for a year 3 years ago,,,,and everytime I walk in and see the castle,,it still,feels like my first time!
I can't wait!

[LotsaMickey]

[QUOTE=mousehse;35902133][FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Hi hchik05 and LotsaMickey
You both mention meeting up on board. A while ago I mentioned we could also consider a quick DIS group meet before the safety drill on embarkation day. I could bring some extra copies of our FE distribution list for those missing their copy. I think the idea got lost in the shuffle. I'm in if anyone else is interested.:woohoo:

As I said I am sure a few times before when I talked to you,I am totally in! I think it would be a great idea,to meet everyone,as well as let each other know of any changes,if there are any,to the FE list.

Let me know when and where,and I will be there!...Unless I can't find it LOL

[tink576]

Sign us up for fish extenders!

It's my DM, DF, myself (21) and my sister (20). We don't have a stateroom number yet.

Getting excited, May is beginning to creep up on us...

[mousehse]

Sign us up for fish extenders!

It's my DM, DF, myself (21) and my sister (20). We don't have a stateroom number yet.
Getting excited, May is beginning to creep up on us...

Hi tink576 :welcome: to our May 23 cruise meet! I have added your information to the roll-call and FE exchange summaries on page 5 (post #'s 69 & 70). Please either post or PM me your cabin # when it is assigned and I will update the FE summary.

We are putting together a quick DIS group meet before the safety drill on embarkation day ... it should be fun to meet the others on this cruise meet thread and put faces to names. It will also provide a last minute opportunity to add any missed/changed information to our FE summary. Hope your group will join us :flower3:

Only 63 days until our cruise sets sail!

And ... I just want to share this because I am soooo excited this morning ... my mom and I participated in the Give a Day, Get a Day program and this morning I received the email containing a link to print our free ticket vouchers!!! :yay::woohoo::cool1: EPCOT here we come!

Have a great day :goodvibes
Wendy

[LotsaMickey]

[QUOTE=mousehse;35915879]
And ... I just want to share this because I am soooo excited this morning ... my mom and I participated in the Give a Day, Get a Day program and this morning I received the email containing a link to print our free ticket vouchers!!! :yay::woohoo::cool1: EPCOT here we come!


Lucky! I tried to,but by the time I went to sign up,they had shut it down because they had hit 1 million volunteers!
We will still be spending one day at Disney,just not sure if it will be the 27th or 28th yet....

[MISSALLEN]

Hi hchik05 and LotsaMickey
You both mention meeting up on board. A while ago I mentioned we could also consider a quick DIS group meet before the safety drill on embarkation day. I could bring some extra copies of our FE distribution list for those missing their copy. I think the idea got lost in the shuffle. I'm in if anyone else is interested.:woohoo:

Wendy :goodvibes

I'm in Wendy. Just let me know.

[mousehse]

Hi Everyone
Looks like there is gathering interest in an onboard cruise meet for our DIS group. Anyone got ideas on timing and/or location? The safety drill is at 4:00, so I was thinking about a meet and greet sometime around 2:45 or 3:00??? As for location, maybe by the drink station on deck 9??? What do you all think?

Wendy:goodvibes

[tink576]

Hi Everyone
Looks like there is gathering interest in an onboard cruise meet for our DIS group. Anyone got ideas on timing and/or location? The safety drill is at 4:00, so I was thinking about a meet and greet sometime around 2:45 or 3:00??? As for location, maybe by the drink station on deck 9??? What do you all think?

Wendy:goodvibes

On past cruises, we've done 3:00 at the Promenade Lounge (deck 3 midship)...There's normally nobody else there at that time which makes it easy...but anywhere works for me

[bobbyclobber]

The Dunphy's can't wait to met everyone . Wherever and whenever !! I have no where else to be but hang with all my new friends from all over . How great is this :banana::rotfl2:.Keep us up to date.
I have mentioned this roll call and Fe to friends who are (to bad for them) not joining us on the cruise they think this is the best thing ever .We are all about having fun and it sounds like we have a few here who might be as well .

For those who have done the ports before any suggestions on a day in Nassau. We were thinking Blue Lagoon any comments to this all opinions welcome . Not interested in spending the money in Atlantis .Way too much for a day and the kids may not be up for the extreme water sports .

How many Days ??? So excited :rotfl:

[LotsaMickey]

We are in too Wendy! I am excited....Just let us know when and where,and we will hopefully find it LOL

Our flight is due to land at MCO at 10:30am
Then we are taking the Disney shuttle to the port,,,they haven't sent me anything saying what time the shuttle will pick us up as of yet,,I may call to find out,but I can only assume they will get us to the port by noonish? Anyone know anything about this?

Also,since this is our first cruise,can anyone tell me,I see pictures of people on deck and ports,and they have a lanyard around their necks with the key to the world card attached,,,do they give those out on board,or is that something we should buy? Anyone do the pin trading either?

I also tell everyone about the FE and meeting up with people on board.
I am so excited to meet new people!
Hope we can all have some fun on board together!

Also,,we are not doing anything as of yet in Nassau,the one thing we wanted to do(sealion encounter) is booked up,,,we were going to do the blue lagoon thing,but when I called about more details,EVERYTHING you do once you get to that beach,costs extra,and I figure,why pay $70 per person to just sit....think we may walk around,see some sights on our own,then hang out on the ship!

Anyone who has done this before and has any ideas of good places to check out at that port,please let me know!

Thanks!
63 days!!!

Kristal

[tink576]

Also,since this is our first cruise,can anyone tell me,I see pictures of people on deck and ports,and they have a lanyard around their necks with the key to the world card attached,,,do they give those out on board,or is that something we should buy? Anyone do the pin trading either?

Kristal

They only give lanyards for the key to the world card if you are a return Disney cruiser...There is pin trading with officers, some cast members and the staff in the merchandise shops. Personally I love to pin trade on the ship although there are not enough staff involved (in comparison to the parks where the majority of the staff have lanyards with pins to trade)... hope this helps!

[mousehse]

The Dunphy's can't wait to met everyone . Wherever and whenever !! I have no where else to be but hang with all my new friends from all over . How great is this :banana::rotfl2:.Keep us up to date.
I have mentioned this roll call and Fe to friends who are (to bad for them) not joining us on the cruise they think this is the best thing ever .We are all about having fun and it sounds like we have a few here who might be as well .

For those who have done the ports before any suggestions on a day in Nassau. We were thinking Blue Lagoon any comments to this all opinions welcome . Not interested in spending the money in Atlantis .Way too much for a day and the kids may not be up for the extreme water sports .

How many Days ??? So excited :rotfl:

Hi Brenda
The last time we stopped at Nassau was the first time we had been off of mainland North America. We really weren't sure if we were going to get off the ship. However, once we neared the port and could see Atlantis towering in front of us there was no way we were staying on the ship. We splurged (big time) and booked the Aquaventure at Atlantis. Was it really expensive...you bet; do I regret it...not in the slightest. We had a great day, felt safe and have wonderful memories. This time, we have decided to do the Blue Lagoon Beach Day. I would not really consider ourselves "beach bums", but we have read a number of reviews and both the boat ride over to the island, and the island itself sound wonderful ... a slice of paradise. We did a dolphin encounter in Cozumel and had an unbelievably great day, so we are passing on that. This time we are just looking for relaxation, relaxation, relaxation...just give me a palm tree, hammock, and a good book...lol!

Oh, and the countdown is now 63 days until our cruise sets sail :cool1:

Wendy:goodvibes

[MickeyBoatHereWeCome]

Hi, I've been looking at the thread this weekend and trying to decide what we were wanting to do in regards to the FE/DIS meeting -- husband is like whatever, so I say "Let's Do It!!" -- we are all really excited -- okay so maybe not ALL -- Rusty (4 son) and I(Steph) -- Art(husband) and Lauren(15 daughter) are not as excited, but they are both like it is too far away yet to get too excited! We are ready for our first real family vacation -- never flew for vacation before as a family -- just usually do the Branson thing or something. So, this is a big deal for us. Below is our info for the FE list. We are up for meeting wherever you all say to meet and whatever time. We are coming in 2 days early and doing the Sea World thing -- should be fun -- Lauren got to chose the park since it was her brother that wanted the "Mickey Boat" cruise. I think this will be good for us since we have such a wide range in kid's ages. Anyone have any teenagers around her age going to be on the boat? Anyways, we are doing the Blackbeard's Cay Stingray & Beach Adventure -- seem interesting and not bad priced. Husband and Daughter are Parasailing at Castaway Cay. Sorry to go on and on!!! Just really excited about all of this -- my sister in law has been on 2 DIS Cruises and loved them -- already scheduled here 3rd.

Question -- she said to get the pins to trade -- won some on eBay to take, but from the last few posts -- do we need to bring our own Lanyards? Since, this is our first cruise.

Cabin #6581, MickeyBoatHereWeCome, 2 adults, 2 kids (girl - 15, boy - 4)

Let me know if you need anything else for the FE!

Thanks! Stephanie -- only 63 days to go!!!!!!!!!!!

[tink576]

Question -- she said to get the pins to trade -- won some on eBay to take, but from the last few posts -- do we need to bring our own Lanyards? Since, this is our first cruise.



You can buy lanyards on the ship if you are first time cruisers...they are like $12 I believe...There are a whole bunch to choose from, different characters an what not...

The lanyards they give out are based on your cruise level status (if you have taken 1-5 previous cruises with Disney you are Silver, 6-10 gold, 11+ platinum). Those lanyards are just the color of your status and say castaway cay club gold (or something like that I don't have my old one to look at right now). Not necessarily stunning or fun looking, but they fulfill their purpose. There are also different stateroom gifts based on your status and other small perks.

[mousehse]

Hi, I've been looking at the thread this weekend and trying to decide what we were wanting to do in regards to the FE/DIS meeting -- husband is like whatever, so I say "Let's Do It!!" -- we are all really excited -- okay so maybe not ALL -- Rusty (4 son) and I(Steph) -- Art(husband) and Lauren(15 daughter) are not as excited, but they are both like it is too far away yet to get too excited! We are ready for our first real family vacation -- never flew for vacation before as a family -- just usually do the Branson thing or something. So, this is a big deal for us. Below is our info for the FE list. We are up for meeting wherever you all say to meet and whatever time. We are coming in 2 days early and doing the Sea World thing -- should be fun -- Lauren got to chose the park since it was her brother that wanted the "Mickey Boat" cruise. I think this will be good for us since we have such a wide range in kid's ages. Anyone have any teenagers around her age going to be on the boat? Anyways, we are doing the Blackbeard's Cay Stingray & Beach Adventure -- seem interesting and not bad priced. Husband and Daughter are Parasailing at Castaway Cay. Sorry to go on and on!!! Just really excited about all of this -- my sister in law has been on 2 DIS Cruises and loved them -- already scheduled here 3rd.

Question -- she said to get the pins to trade -- won some on eBay to take, but from the last few posts -- do we need to bring our own Lanyards? Since, this is our first cruise.

Cabin #6581, MickeyBoatHereWeCome, 2 adults, 2 kids (girl - 15, boy - 4)

Let me know if you need anything else for the FE!

Thanks! Stephanie -- only 63 days to go!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Steph
:welcome: to you and your family. I am sure it won't take long before all 4 of you are excited about cruising with the Mouse. My son is kind of the same ... he always seems to have a "take it or leave it attitude", but then has a great time and talks about the fun and memories even years later. I believe that the lanyards Disney gives out are to returning cruisers, so for this time you would have to buy your own. I have added your family information to both the roll-call and FE summaries.
It seems our "little" cruise meet is gaining momentum. It has been a busy day ... fun! :cheer2:

Wendy:goodvibes

[LotsaMickey]

Thanks Tink....will have to get get us a few lanyards to attach our cards to then!
Do you know though,do the KTWC's have holes in them to attach a clip to? Because all the lanyards I seen have a clip on the end.
Just want to be sure I get the right thing!

MickeyBoatHereWeCome,I am just as excited as you,I do a count down on my Facebook daily LOL
This will be our first cruise as well,but it will just be my husband and I this year...and if we enjoy it a lot,which I am sure we will,we will book to bring our kids next year on the new boats!

Can't wait to meet you all!

Kristal

[MickeyBoatHereWeCome]

Thanks for the quick reply about Lanyards -- I thought that may be the way it was -- bring your own or buy there, not here you go have a free one on us. :) Found a new one on eBay that my son would like with Buzz and Woody and just won the bid -- $6.00 with s/h -- go me!! So, productive weekend -- won 20 pins to take and trade, bought lanyard for one, signed up for FE -- too fun!!! Unfortunately, the not so fun part -- buying a swim suit!! O'well -- I'm sure I will find something!

[LotsaMickey]

MickeyBoatHereWeCome

How did you win pins on Ebay?
Just wondering,I thought they only sold items,would like info on it if you have any,,would like to try and win some as well!

Thanks!
Kristal

[MickeyBoatHereWeCome]

MickeyBoatHereWeCome

How did you win pins on Ebay?
Just wondering,I thought they only sold items,would like info on it if you have any,,would like to try and win some as well!

Thanks!
Kristal


LotsaMickey -- I meant that we won the auction on the pins -- we were bidding on one set of pins and someone out bid us, but on the second set we won the bidding -- not a bad deal at all (at least I don't think) -- we bought 20 pins for $20.50 -- little over $1 a pin -- all brand new -- but it was just on 20 pins -- no guarantee on what the pins are, just that they are Disney and new -- really hoping for a Buzz pin or hope we can trade for one -- Rusty's favorite and then hoping for something the 15 yr old will find fun! You should search Disney Pins Lot and see what you find -- like I said most seem to be new pins but no guarantee on what style, just that you will not received duplicates -- just means maybe more to trade if you get some you don't like!! :) Happy bidding -- Sorry for being confusing with the term "won".

Stephanie

[tink576]

Thanks Tink....will have to get get us a few lanyards to attach our cards to then!
Do you know though,do the KTWC's have holes in them to attach a clip to? Because all the lanyards I seen have a clip on the end.
Just want to be sure I get the right thing!


Unfortunately the key's do not have holes to clip onto. They would have to go into a clear plastic pouch connected to the clip.

[LotsaMickey]

Oh I see! Thanks Mickey,I will check that out!

[LotsaMickey]

Oh...Tink,do you know where we can get the pouch for the cards?
Thanks!

[MickeyBoatHereWeCome]

Oh...Tink,do you know where we can get the pouch for the cards?
Thanks!

LotsaMickey -- I found some at Wal-Mart -- it is a package of 12 and we only need 4 -- if you want to exchange address -- I can send you some.

Thanks!
Stephanie

[LotsaMickey]

MickeyBoatHereWeCome

Thanks so much!
I sent you a PM with my info.
Kristal

[pdietz]

I just wanted to introduce myself as we just booked this week for this cruise. It will be me and my dh and my 8 year old dd. We have always wanted to go and now that I am pregnant we thought it would be a great last vacation with just the 3 of us.

[LotsaMickey]

Ok,so,I know this seems lame of me,,but I am so excited and had to share!
They just added another time slot for the Sea Lion encounter in Nassau,,,the one that was already booked when we were able to start booking excursions,,,so my husband and I will be mingling with the sea lions,,,,anyone else who is interested,,,get over to your reservations on the DCL site and book,they go fast as it is only 3 months old,so they say it books fast!

See you all in 60 days!!!!!!!

[LotsaMickey]

Pdietz,,,congrats!

Hope to see you on the boat!

[MickeyBoatHereWeCome]

Getting very excited!!! We received our eBay pins for trading in the mail today! I ordered a Lanyard that I found I liked and now getting ready to go shopping for supplies to make our FE!!! Super Excited -- it is getting closer!!! Can't wait -- which is surprising for me since I'm not really a water person -- but we are going to have a great time -- just wish the teenager could get a little more excited -- but that is how they all are right -- can't show excitement -- it is not "cool"! Well, I'm way past teenagerhood -- so I don't have to be "cool" -- I'll just be dorky excited!!!!

[mousehse]

Hi Fellow Cruisers
So, it has been a crazy week at work (x2) and now it's time to get caught up.

First, :welcome: to the newest members of our DIS cruise meet ... the pdietz family. Glad you found us and can join in the fun of anticipating the upcoming cruise. I have added your family to the "Roll Call" list on post #69. If you would like to join the fish extender exchange, just let me know.

Second, :cool1::cool1::cool1: for the LotsaMickey crew that got to book the Sea Lion encounter at Blue Lagoon.

Third, JohnPA (John and Pam) have decided to join the FE exchange :thumbsup2. I have added them to the list on post #70.

Finally, 57 days until our cruise sets sail ... we are in the 50's!!!

Wendy:goodvibes

[mousehse]

On past cruises, we've done 3:00 at the Promenade Lounge (deck 3 midship)...There's normally nobody else there at that time which makes it easy...but anywhere works for me

Sounds like a great meeting place to me! I guess we are officially meeting in the Promenade Lounge (deck 3, midship) at 3:00 on embarkation day. Sounds like a place we won't get lost in the shuffle. Thanks for the suggestion tink576. I have added this cruise meet information to the Roll-Call list on post #69.

As mentioned earlier, I will bring extra copies of the fish extender exchange list for anyone who doesn't have one. The meet will also provide an opportunity to make any last minute changes to the list.

Wendy:goodvibes

[LotsaMickey]

Thanks so much Mickey Boat,,,just got mail yesterday,,and don't worry,,I am dorkin out right with you!
Cuz I am way excited too!

See you all VERY soon!!

[bobbyclobber]

Hi still here checking in daily to see what's new and who more importantly .
I have my Fe finished .:woohoo: It is no piece of art but I think it will pass .Now on to what do I put in all of yours . I was thinking kid stuff but we are low on kid numbers .That surprises me on the Disney line . So now I have to get creative Hmm..... I'm sure I will come up with some neat ideas. I don't think it will be hand made I'm just not that good .

We too are all very excited Can't wait to say "it is only next month"
We had snow here in Newfoundland yesterday just when we thought an early spring .Oh well come on heat
Talk again
Brenda:rolleyes1

[hchik05]

just bought stuff for my FE gifts this weekend, i can't wait to get started on them!!i'm soooo excited.:woohoo: i'm pretty sure every1 will love "it"....HAHA NO HINTS, i'm not telling!!! LOL:rotfl2::rotfl:

[LotsaMickey]

I STILL haven't made my FE,,,don't have a sewing machine,waiting to borrow my friends,,,and,have NO clue what to get to put in everyone's!

Sure I will think of something,will most likely wait till the cut off date to get it though,never know how many more may add on by the first week of May!

55 more days....sooooooooo excited!!!!

[mousehse]

Hi Cruise Friends
I can't believe that I am posting this but we are, unfortunately, not going to be cruising along with you all. Don't want to go into much detail, but the timing of leaving home just isn't going to work for us this time. I really hope you all will have a great time and that the FE exchange will be a great success. All of the roll-call and FE exchange info has been updated and if I can help anyone to take over, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Trying to take the positive approach and know that we will return to Disney before too long.

Wendy :wave2:

[JohnPA]

Awwww Wendy, sorry that things just aren't going to work out for you for this cruise. Thanks for taking lead on our FE exchange and DISmeet. It is appreciated. I guess we'll be able to take it from here on in.

Hope you can plan that next trip soon!

[LotsaMickey]

Anyone taking over the FE and meeting?
I don't want to bother spending the time and money to make the FE if we are not going to do it.
I would offer,but,since I have never cruised before,I am not sure I would do that great of a job at it.
Any ideas on what we should do?
Cancel or anyone else want to step up to handle the FE stuff?
Hope we don't have to cancel,I am so looking forward to meeting you all,and hope,that even if we can't manage the FE,that we can still meet up on the ship!
See you in 52 days!

[JohnPA]

LotsaMickey:

I say we're still on. We have the list and we're having a DISMeet at 3pm in the Promenade Lounge. That much is in stone. I'll take on updating of the FE list if there are any newcomers, if that's OK with the rest of you.

[MickeyBoatHereWeCome]

JohnPA -- Thanks for stepping up to the plate -- I'm with LotsaMickey, never done this before and just was afraid to take over -- I really appreciate you saying you could handle it for us.

Just wondering -- post #69 has us all, but no room numbers -- are you going to create something that has this, or get everyone's info at the meeting? Do I need to PM our room number to you and an email for you to send a list to? Personally, I'm okay either way -- if it is too much work -- we can just go off the #69 post to figure out how much stuff we need for the FE and print it then add room numbers when we get to the meeting. Just curious -- don't want it to be a pain -- just FUN!!!!

If there is anything you can think of that I could do to help -- let me know.

Thanks!
Steph

[JohnPA]

Take a look at post 70. It has all the stateroom numbers except for hchic05 and tink576 that are gty status. We can update once onboard and they know their stateroom numbers.

I've put the info into a spreadsheet and was thinking of putting it up on google docs for all to see. You need to create a login for google if you don't already have one though. What do you all think? Put it up there or keep editing here? Only problem is I can't edit the original list on post #70 so I'd have to start yet another post to find.

You all can PM me, I'll set it up to go to my email so I get it on my phone right away.

EDIT - put up on GoogleDocs. Here's the link, you should be able to view without signing in. Let me know if there are any problems.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AsbRCzP4uggwdDI0ZzBvbkJZcG5FWUFYaTRlWVgzV lE&hl=en

[LotsaMickey]

Awesome spread sheet JohnPA,,and thanks for taking it over!
Glad we are still able to meet up AND do the FE!!
I am with Steph,if you need help with anything,let me know what I can do!
Otherwise,I will keep checking in here daily to see any new updates!
And see you all,very,very soon!!!
Kristal

[bobbyclobber]

We have been having so much fun getting things together for the FE I would hate to see it not continued . Thanks I will keep checking as well .:cheer2:

Brenda

[hchik05]

the chart looks great johnpa, thanx again for taking over...good luck to you seeing as the past 2 people unfortunately had to change their plans:sad1: let's hope the position isn't jinxed!!!lol also, i don't know if it matters but this is also my family's 1st cruise too.and i'll let u know asap what my room # is, i've been checking it every other day but i don't think i'll know til around 30 days b4 the cruise.

[LotsaMickey]

Just had to come on and say......50 DAYS!
Woooohooooo!!!!!!
Sorry,just so excited,had to let it out!

[JohnPA]

Just had to come on and say......50 DAYS!
Woooohooooo!!!!!!
Sorry,just so excited,had to let it out!

48 days now! And only 42 until Pam and I arrive at BLT to start our celebration!

There were a number of folks that expressed interest in joining the FE list, but never got back to MISSALLEN or Mousehse with their info. Please make sure to PM me if your name is NOT in the TOP list on the spreadsheet (link is in my signature).

We'll stick with the May 7th deadline for the FE.

[JohnPA]

the chart looks great johnpa, thanx again for taking over...good luck to you seeing as the past 2 people unfortunately had to change their plans:sad1: let's hope the position isn't jinxed!!!lol

hehe, I had the SAME thought. Probably come down with appendicitis or something (*knocks on wood*).

[Coffeeguy48]

:surfweb: Hey I am thinking of booking this cruise and if so will have 2 rooms with FE; trying our best to come.

[JohnPA]

Hey Coffeeguy48. Hope you make it! Let me know as soon as you know if you'll be participating so we can get your info on the list.

[MickeyBoatHereWeCome]

[QUOTE=hchik05;36114564 also, i don't know if it matters but this is also my family's 1st cruise too[/QUOTE]

JohnPA -- your spreadsheet is great -- I'm with hchik05 -- not sure if this matters but this is our families first cruise is as well. Getting more excited by the day -- can't wait to meet everyone and start exchanging!!!

Thanks!
Stephanie

[LotsaMickey]

well,reading the last few posts,,figure I should say,this also will be our first cruise,as well as our honeymoon,which i believe is on there,already!
See you all soon!
48 days!!

[hchik05]

:surfweb: Hey I am thinking of booking this cruise and if so will have 2 rooms with FE; trying our best to come.

hope u can make it, we'd love for you to join us:thumbsup2

[JohnPA]

Lotsa and MickeyBoat (and others):

Keeping track who are cruisin' noobs so the others will know and maybe offer advice when appropriate.

[LotsaMickey]

Sounds great! I will take ANY advice or tips that anyone has!
We have never been on a cruise,so,we have no idea what to expect,what to do,etc.
So please,feel free to offer up ANYTHING and EVERYTHING that you got!
Kristal

[hchik05]

me too! i've never cruised b4, but as much time as i've spent on here looking at all the forums, i think i'm a pro by now, i'm good to go(i hope!!)

[hchik05]

~*46 MORE DAYS*~!! WOO-HOO!!!:cool1::banana::woohoo::yay::thumbsup2

[LotsaMickey]

Going to get my FE going,,was wondering if anyone could tell me what size it has to be? How much fabric I should buy,and what to use to hang it,etc....I went onto a link that was posted here a while back,but it didnt really say to much,just showed a few photos.
Thanks!
46 days!!!!!!

[hchik05]

lotsamickey,

i was told that a width of 8 1/2'' was perfect, if it were any wider it would be too big and hit your room door and wouldn't sit right. i found a post on here that has step-by-step instructions on how to make a "NO SEW" FE.i don't know how handy with a needle and thread you are(ANYBODY is better than i am) but if you were sewing i'm sure u could just follow the same guidelines. hope this works:

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30302583&postcount=609

[MickeyBoatHereWeCome]

LotsaMickey -- I actually do a lot of sewing, but decided that my FE was going to be sew free -- So, I just bought some colored canvas bags (approx 6x8) and am using ribbon to hook them together -- no sewing at all! I asked each of my family members which disney character that they wanted to be and go iron on transfers for each one -- so, just some canvas bags with iron ons to give character and hooked together with ribbon. Super easy! I got the bags at Hobby Lobby, but I saw them at Joann's and Michaels as well.

Happy FE making!!!

Stephanie

[JohnPA]

Just wondering when everyone is scheduled for dinner. We have late seating. Hope I can stay up that late!

[LotsaMickey]

Thanks guys!
The bag thing sounds great too!
Might have to do that,be much faster for me!
Where did you find iron on transfers?
I have been look for those and Disney patches,but am having no luck!

And JohnPA,,we are the second seating for dinner,,so I am guessing that is the late seating?
They asked if we wanted first seating,but we figure,since we are kid free,it was best to eat later,so we most likely wont be around a ton of kids that way,plus,we can manage to hold our hunger a bit longer too!

Does anyone know,since we are without children,will we have a table to ourselves? Or will they sit us with another family?

Never thought about that!

[JohnPA]

And JohnPA,,we are the second seating for dinner,,so I am guessing that is the late seating?
They asked if we wanted first seating,but we figure,since we are kid free,it was best to eat later,so we most likely wont be around a ton of kids that way,plus,we can manage to hold our hunger a bit longer too!

Does anyone know,since we are without children,will we have a table to ourselves? Or will they sit us with another family?

Never thought about that!

Yep, second seating is the late one. From what I've heard, DCL will try to put like people together. Adults without kids with others without kids, etc.

[MickeyBoatHereWeCome]

We ordered our iron ons off of eBay -- there are lots to chose from -- we just typed in the character we were looking for and iron on -- so search Buzz Lightyear Iron On and it pulls up several. The best deals seem to be from ironondiy. She combines shipping if you order more than one and has good ones to chose from especially if you are looking for a less known character like my family wanted! Art is Jack from Nightmare before Christmas, I'm Mulan, Lauren is Alice in Wonderland, and Rusty is Buzz Lightyear. Let me know if you need any more info -- also, most of these are Buy It Nows -- so you don't have wonder if you will win or not -- they have several they are selling.

Thanks!
Stephanie

[pdietz]

I was curious to get some ideas of where people will be staying on the 22nd. I have tried to priceline up to $73 so far with no luck. I am tempted to just stay at wdw resort another night because with my brother cast member discount it will be only $60, but then I will be stuck paying $45 in parking. Does anyone know of any other hotels that offer free parking and shuttle service beyond the Radisoon and Country Inn and Suites?

We also have second dining.

[tink576]

I was curious to get some ideas of where people will be staying on the 22nd. I have tried to priceline up to $73 so far with no luck. I am tempted to just stay at wdw resort another night because with my brother cast member discount it will be only $60, but then I will be stuck paying $45 in parking. Does anyone know of any other hotels that offer free parking and shuttle service beyond the Radisoon and Country Inn and Suites?

We also have second dining.

We'll be at all stars!!!

[LotsaMickey]

That works! was worried we would be put at a table with a family,and then us LOL
Would be great to be put with other couples!

Thanks Mickey! I am going on now to check it out!

And we are flying in the AM of,so I have no info to help out for hotel stay the day before,but,Hotwire.com always has great deals on hotel stays,I have seen 5 stars hotels on the mag.mile in Chicago,go for $90 a night,when it would be $200!
Anyone else flying in the AM of the cruise?
We should land in Orlando at 10-10:30AM on the 23rd.
We are taking the Disney shuttle,anyone know if it picks up several times,or if you have to wait till the last flight is in to leave?

This is going to be great! We seem to have a lot of people coming on a few times a day now!
Was getting worried for a while there,when no one would come on for days at a time!
Glad to see everyone on here so often!!
45 days!!!!!!

[tink576]

Anyone else flying in the AM of the cruise?
We should land in Orlando at 10-10:30AM on the 23rd.
We are taking the Disney shuttle,anyone know if it picks up several times,or if you have to wait till the last flight is in to leave?


The buses will wait to fill up, but there should be multiple leaving the airport that morning :)

[JohnPA]

I was curious to get some ideas of where people will be staying on the 22nd.

We also have second dining.

We'll be at BLT from the 17th until the cruise. Then at AKL Jambo on Thurs/Fri nights after.

[us4jones]

I thought I posted yesterday...but I don't see it now. Oh well.

We are The Jones Family, traveling on the Wonder May 23-27! I'm in the right place, right?!

Yesterday I was scouring the net looking for info & stumbled across y'all's little site here :). I then proceeded to NOT GET A THING DONE FOR THE REST OF THE DAY! HAhahahaha...

Almost information overload, I seriously did not know when to say when :).

Glad to virtually meet some folks we'll be sailing with. We are so excited & can't wait!

The Jones
Brian
Liz
Tyler
Chance

[us4jones]

Oh, & we're staying at the Radisson the night before

[JohnPA]

I thought I posted yesterday...but I don't see it now. Oh well.

We are The Jones Family, traveling on the Wonder May 23-27! I'm in the right place, right?!

Yesterday I was scouring the net looking for info & stumbled across y'all's little site here :). I then proceeded to NOT GET A THING DONE FOR THE REST OF THE DAY! HAhahahaha...

Almost information overload, I seriously did not know when to say when :).

Glad to virtually meet some folks we'll be sailing with. We are so excited & can't wait!

The Jones
Brian
Liz
Tyler
Chance

Welcome Aboard! Yep, you're in the right spot! Added you to the spreadsheet. Interested in joining the FE group? There's still time.

Just show up for the DISmeet in the Promenade Lounge at 3:00 on Sunday if you'd like.

[us4jones]

We are thinnking of joining the FE group. It sounds like a lot of fun! I think my boys especially would love it!

[LotsaMickey]

Got the stuff for my FE today! Can't wait to put it together!
Kids go back to school Monday,most likely will do it then.
Also ordered a lot of 20 pins for trading in the parks after the cruise,this will be our first time trying the pin trading thing too,so it should be fun!
I can't wait! I feel like a kid,counting down the days,buying things for the trip,it is all so exciting!
See you all real soon!

[LotsaMickey]

Thanks Tink!
I was worried about flying in the day of after coming on here,but my sister in law does it every year,and says with it being end of May,we should be more then fine!

Is the cut off for the FE still May 7th?
I want to make sure I have enough time to get together all the items we need to pass out,but don't want to start buying till the list is closed off,so I know how much to buy!

Thanks again to all for the answers!
We are getting so excited!

[JohnPA]

Is the cut off for the FE still May 7th?
I want to make sure I have enough time to get together all the items we need to pass out,but don't want to start buying till the list is closed off,so I know how much to buy!

Thanks again to all for the answers!
We are getting so excited!

Yep, I'm still going on a May 7th cutoff date for the FE's. SO . . .

IF YOU WANT IN ON THE FE EXCHANGE AND AREN'T YET 'REGISTERED', SEND ME A PM WITH YOUR INFO! Cabin number, number in room, ages of children, any allergies, any celebrations, first cruise - (names would be good too!) See the spreadsheet via link in sig

[hchik05]

we also have second seating..we didn't have a choice, i booked online and it said first dining was full. so my 3 and 4 year old r gonna have to wait til 8-8:30 before they can eat dinner.it's a good thing they have snacks available all day to hold them over!

as far as the hotel stay on the 22nd, we only live a couple hours away but wanna get there early without waking at the crack of dawn. the cheapest place around the port i saw was like $65/night + tax&fees. plus $45 for parking at the port.(i don't know if you'll have a vehicle or not.)
but i booked country inn. after taxes it was about $135 and that includes a safe place to park your vehicle while you're on the cruise, and shuttle ride to and from the port( i read that it's $4/person otherwise.)
only 6 more looooooong weeks *can't wait!*:cloud9:


~hayley

[tink576]

we also have second seating..we didn't have a choice, i booked online and it said first dining was full. so my 3 and 4 year old r gonna have to wait til 8-8:30 before they can eat dinner.it's a good thing they have snacks available all day to hold them over!


When you first get on board go straight to Rockin Bar D (or beat street I don't remember if they changed the name on the Wonder). There they can change dining reservations and if you go right away you should semi-simply be able to change your reservation to first seating. (No promises, but there is a good chance). Our family has been assigned 2nd seating many times, but we have always been able to change it on the ship to first seating.

[LotsaMickey]

hchick05
Last month when I called DCL about a question,they asked me if I wanted the second seating,,I said yes,and they said if I changed my mind to call them back and they'd be happy to change it.
Maybe try and call the 800# on the DCL site and see if they can change your dinner seating before you arrive!
They seem very helpful!!

[disneynutwaits]

We are staying at the Radisson the night before and the parking is included in the price of the room.

We also have second seating for dinner....it was the only choice when we booked online. We're not too worried about it, since we are just two adults and will be staying up later anyway.

I will be ordering our FE before the end of the week as I have no sewing abilities and my mom is too busy. :)

[hchik05]

thanks for the help but DH and i talked about it and just figured we'd stay with 2nd seating(it seems that EVERYONE else has 2nd seating too)and give us a little more time with activities,pool, whatever.my kids have never been too eager about bedtime but they're definately not shy when it comes to their food.lol :lmao:

[hchik05]

just got my luggage tags in the mail today from DCL, and was also upgraded from cat.12 standard room to a cat.9 deluxe oceanview:woohoo:

come on may 23rd!!!

[tink576]

I'm saddened to say that we won't be able to make it on this cruise anymore...We've had to change to a later date because of a sudden conflict. Hope you all enjoy the cruise without us though.

[LotsaMickey]

When you get your luggage tags in the mail,do you get a packet of info and things about your room and such as well?
This is our first,so I am not sure what to expect!
Also,will we put our tags on our luggage the day we fly down,or once we get to the port?

Sorry you can't make it Tink!
Thanks for all the info and Help you gave me!
Hope to meet up with you on a later cruise sometime!




38,almost 37,more days!

[JohnPA]

I'm saddened to say that we won't be able to make it on this cruise anymore...We've had to change to a later date because of a sudden conflict. Hope you all enjoy the cruise without us though.

Sorry we won't see you there Tink. Have fun on your belated cruise!

[hchik05]

When you get your luggage tags in the mail,do you get a packet of info and things about your room and such as well?
This is our first,so I am not sure what to expect!
Also,will we put our tags on our luggage the day we fly down,or once we get to the port?

Sorry you can't make it Tink!
Thanks for all the info and Help you gave me!
Hope to meet up with you on a later cruise sometime!


38,almost 37,more days!





i got a little book with the luggage tags, important info, a list of all the important documents u need to bring,airline/ground transportation info,itinerary info....pretty much stuff we already know,just reminding us.

i think WHEN you put on your tags depends on how your getting to the port because on mine it said, since i didn't have ground transportation (we're driving ourselves) to wait until we were at the port to put them on.

sorry you can't make it tink! but at least your countdown just got extended instead of canceled! hope u have a great time on your cruise.

[LotsaMickey]

Just got my luggage tags!!!!!
Getting ready to go through the packet!
So exciting!

[chrissyd1]

Family of 4
boy age 6
girl age 2

can't wait!!!!!!!!!!


not sure about FE yet

[pdietz]

So excited we just got our luggage tags in today. Exactly a month to go since we will be leaving for florida on May 17th. :cool1:

[MISSALLEN]

:cool1: Doing the Disney dance.

[MISSALLEN]

Got the stuff for my FE today! Can't wait to put it together!
Kids go back to school Monday,most likely will do it then.
Also ordered a lot of 20 pins for trading in the parks after the cruise,this will be our first time trying the pin trading thing too,so it should be fun!
I can't wait! I feel like a kid,counting down the days,buying things for the trip,it is all so exciting!
See you all real soon!

They also do pin trading on the ship.

[LotsaMickey]

Great! Thanks Missallen,,,I thought they only did it in the parks!
I am so excited! And Nervous,,never been on a cruise before,and I am real nervous that I will get sick and my vacation will be ruined!
Trying to think positive and forget about that part,,maybe if I can wip eit out of my mind,it just wont happen LOL
See you all REAL soon!!!

[hchik05]

hey lotsamickey,

this is our first cruise also and i've been lookin at every bit of info i can gather so i'm not totally lost when we get there, i dunno if you've looked, but you can go to youtube and type in different search keywords( disney wonder,disney cruise line,etc.)and see video's that people have taken onboard the ship and it'll give u a better clue to what the staterooms,decks,pools,etc. look like. i thought it was cool. check it out sometime. www.youtube.com :thumbsup2

[LotsaMickey]

hichick05
Thanks! I will do that! Never even thought to look on Youtube!

[MISSALLEN]

Great! Thanks Missallen,,,I thought they only did it in the parks!
I am so excited! And Nervous,,never been on a cruise before,and I am real nervous that I will get sick and my vacation will be ruined!
Trying to think positive and forget about that part,,maybe if I can wip eit out of my mind,it just wont happen LOL
See you all REAL soon!!!

My first cruise I thought the same--I didn't want to be drowsy the entire vaction if I got sea sick, so I invested in the sea bands--they look a little nerdy-bit I think that they work. Here's why--on my 2nd cruise--7 night, the band was accidently packed in the suitcase instead of the carry on (this time I will pack). My husband, son and I got on the ship and realized this. With all the excitement (sail away party, pool, then the spa) I totally forgot we didn't have them, until I get to the dinner table--and I tell my husband that I don't feel so good. I attempted to eat dinner, but just wasn't what I needed; decide to settle with just a ginger ale, then went back to the room, and decide to take a Dramamine, and put on the bands. My son came in shortly after I did and said he didn't feel so hot--he ended up vomiting, and I had to call room service--which clean the mess while him and I just laid there, plus he made us a towel monkey for us to cuddle (that Disney!!!) The next morning the band were on and we both didn't have any more problems. So he is already asking where his bands are. I would suggest that you bring something just in case, if you feel that uneasy.

[MISSALLEN]

Did we ever decide if we are going to do a meeting? Seem like I saw mention of it.

[LotsaMickey]

Thanks MissAllen! The Sea Bands,are those the bracelets? if not,where could I find them?

And yes,I do believe we are supposed to meet at 3pm in the Promenade Lounge.
Just hope I am able to find it LOL

Thanks for the info,And if you could let me know a place that sells those and what they are,I would so appreciate it!
Thanks again!
Kristal

[hchik05]

do they sell seabands or any other seasick/motion sick meds over the counter or do u need to have a prescription?

[LotsaMickey]

hchick,,,I was told that you can buy sea sick pills over the counter,for kids and adults,,just as your local pharmacists and I am sure they can show you,,,I got Patches from my doctor,and will try and find that sea band thing,just because I would rather use something none drug related,,,hope I can find the bracelets!!

[JohnPA]

do they sell seabands or any other seasick/motion sick meds over the counter or do u need to have a prescription?

For the Dramamine and Bonine (non-drowsy Dramamine) - they are OTC (over the counter) medications, but sometimes are kept behind the counter so you need to ask for them. DW got a prescription for scopolamine patches. She tried at home first and they made her dizzy, so she got Bonine tablets instead. She hasn't tried them yet, but it's a good idea to try at home to see how you react. You don't want unpleasant side effects while at sea.

She also got bands from CVS drug store. They should be out there right with the Dramamine.

Don't underestimate the power of ginger capsules. Gingersnap cookies are ALWAYS in the car with us and help DW out a lot. And of course, ginger ale. Hmmm, is that at the soda station?

[Tromba]

Hmmm... It seems that everyone else is getting their luggage tags and trip info from Disney. We booked with a travel agent, so I guess our stuff went directly to the TA. Wonder how fast the turn around back to us will be?

Tromba

[MISSALLEN]

Got minds at Walgreens.

[hchik05]

johnpa,
i've read on plenty of the threads on here that there is ginger ale on board the ship, so we're good!

[JohnPA]

johnpa,
i've read on plenty of the threads on here that there is ginger ale on board the ship, so we're good!

Thanks. I'm SO lazy, I should've looked for the info myself. :guilty:



NOT MANY DAYS LEFT TO JOIN THE Fish Extender Exchange!

PM me if your name isn't on the spreadsheet and you want to participate.

LAST SIGNUP DAY IS MAY 7TH !

[LotsaMickey]

31 Days left,pretty much 30 now though,since its not to far till midnight LOL Can't believe how excited I am! Still have to finish my FE! I borrowed a sewing machine,and,it broke! NO MY FAULT! It was broke when I got it! So,going to my gram's to finish it up on Saturday,takes waaaaaaay to long to do it by hand!
see you all soon!
And thanks for the info on the sea bands,and I think I may try out my patches here at home before we go as well,just in case! That is a great tip!

[chrissyd1]

Got my documents!!!!

Do you think we have to bring this document booklet along to the cruise?

i have already printed out the signature sheets when i registered online.

I am just hoping for one less thing to carry...

[LotsaMickey]

chrissyd1,I read in the booklet,that you should bring it with you,along with any documents you have at home as well,I printed all my things,and folded them and put them inside the folder part that the luggage tags are in,,so everything is in one spot,and it is small enough to fit in my carry on bag!

[OkieMB]

Count us in on the exchange. There are 4 of us. Myself, mother, son -9 and daughter 5. No allergies. My son is concern there won't be any other's his age. I havent' seen any others listed on the other post or the exchange list but I'm sure he'll find a friend to hang with. Has anyone tried ordering SAFE SEA. It's a product mentioned on other threads that repels the sting of sea lice, small jelly fish and the like. I've ordered, been billed, but no product. Their website doesn't list a phone. The only contact is through email, which they have failed to reply to. :mad: I've contacted every local dive shop and they neither sell or have heard of it. Yes, I know I live in a land lock state but there actually are quite a few dive shops due to the large amount of lakes.:goodvibes

[OkieMB]

Thanks for the info on the PM. :thumbsup2 I sent at least five and couldn't figure out why the FE list never changed. Guess I should read the rules on the board but that seems like cheating.

[JohnPA]

Count us in on the exchange. There are 4 of us. Myself, mother, son -9 and daughter 5. No allergies. My son is concern there won't be any other's his age. I havent' seen any others listed on the other post or the exchange list but I'm sure he'll find a friend to hang with. Has anyone tried ordering SAFE SEA. It's a product mentioned on other threads that repels the sting of sea lice, small jelly fish and the like. I've ordered, been billed, but no product. Their website doesn't list a phone. The only contact is through email, which they have failed to reply to. :mad: I've contacted every local dive shop and they neither sell or have heard of it. Yes, I know I live in a land lock state but there actually are quite a few dive shops due to the large amount of lakes.:goodvibes

Hi OkieMB. Added you to the FE List, still need stateroom number so you can get all the goodies! :yay:

I ordered two bottles of Safe Sea and have confirmation of shipping. Just checked and USPS has record of it in transit. I just checked their website and "Live Chat" goes to "Contact" page which is just as you stated, email only. (Well, there's an address, but that's not much help.) Hope you get it resolved.

[LotsaMickey]

I was wondering,I read up about that Sea Safe,and was thinking about ordering it,when I thought,is it really worth it?
I know a lot of people who have done cruises before,and never even heard of it,and never had a problem,,,so I am not sure,has anyone used it before,and had it work? I know the chances of getting stung by a jelly are very rare,and yes,who wants to take that risk if you can stop it,but,I don't know....this is our first cruise,we lived in Fl. for a few years,and went to the gulf almost daily,and never once had any problems,is this something that is a problem in the Caribbean area,or just a precaution?

Thanks for any info!

Also,got some sea bands,so,I think the sea sick thing will be under control,if it happens! So thanks for that info as well!

[JohnPA]

I was wondering,I read up about that Sea Safe,and was thinking about ordering it,when I thought,is it really worth it?


Thinking the SAME thing! Never heard of anyone having a problem. Guess I'm gullible!

EDIT: Saw this new thread on the subject. No answers when I viewed. Let's see what comes up.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2452310

[LotsaMickey]

Think I will keep watch on that as well....But,I am going to wing it and not buy that stuff,Think I will be fine without it,I think enough people have not heard of it,one of them being my cousin who teaches scuba diving and holds world records for free diving,he said he never heard of it before,so I can't imagine that it is really even needed,most likely it is a product that someone came up with,and as it may work,it is also not very likely to come across those things,I would defiantly think that Disney takes every precaution to keep the cruisers safe from those,and keeps the island very clean and well maintained,so I am not very worried,as I said,we lived at the beach practically,for 3 years,and never had any issues! So,I am just going to take my chances LOL

Oh and,27 days!!!

[JohnPA]

Has anyone tried ordering SAFE SEA. It's a product mentioned on other threads that repels the sting of sea lice, small jelly fish and the like. I've ordered, been billed, but no product. Their website doesn't list a phone. The only contact is through email, which they have failed to reply to. :mad:

OkieMB:

Just got my Safe Sea. AND here's a number that was on the invoice. Not sure if it will help you though. 727-448-9114 Haven't tried the number, but it's a start.

[OkieMB]

Thanks John for the number. I'll try it tomrw and let you know. Cabin 2610 for the FE. Sorry for the delay in info. I wasn't aware my PM's weren't getting to you.

[clmyers]

New to the boards. We will be going on the May 23rd Wonder. Celebrating our 18 year anniversary. Interested in doing the fish extenders.

[JohnPA]

New to the boards. We will be going on the May 23rd Wonder. Celebrating our 18 year anniversary. Interested in doing the fish extenders.

Welcome aboard clymers! And Gratz on the 18 yrs.

Interested in FE or GOING TO DO IT:yay:? If you're all in, we need:

Stateroom Number
Total Number in stateroom
Children and their ages
Any allergies?
Celebrations (already got the 18yr ann)
First cruise?

Just take a look at the spreadsheet and you'll see what's needed.

I set up an email address since it's hard to PM if you haven't posted enough. This email address is forwarded to one of my others, so I'll get your emails right away.

Send to may23@jpassoc.net

[LotsaMickey]

For all you fellow Face Bookers,,I made a group,please join if you are on FaceBook!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cruising-the-Disney-Wonder-May-23rd2010/116724858348241?v=wall

[JohnPA]

just added clmyers to the FE list.

There's a good thread running about homemade FE gifts here (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1980639).

For more info on FEs and what goes in them, take a look at the FE entry in the FAQS here (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1980639).

"I'm too excited to sleep!"

[LotsaMickey]

22 days! I am going next weekend to get the gifts for the FE's! Getting so excited!

[LotsaMickey]

Well,I finally got my FE done! It looks cute,not bad for a first time sewer lol

If I knew how to post pictures on here,I would do so,But I don't know how =(

I will maybe put one up on the FB group tomorrow.

21 Days left to go,and we will be flying out and be on our way to the ship!.

Does anyone have anything that they would recommended us packing in our carry on bags?

We will have our cameras,FE,all things for the ship that we will need to get on,and my sea sick items,as well as my purse.

Is there anything else that anyone would suggest that would be helpful or useful to have as well?
As first timers,I figure asking you guys would be best,since you were once first timers,and could recommend something that you needed and had it packed in your luggage rather then your carry on.

Thanks!
See you all soon!

[JohnPA]

Last call for joining in the FE exchange is this Friday, May 7th! If your name is not on the spreadsheet in the FE section, and you want to particpate, let me know at may23@jpassoc.net.

[MISSALLEN]

:hourglassCount us in on the exchange. There are 4 of us. Myself, mother, son -9 and daughter 5. No allergies. My son is concern there won't be any other's his age. I havent' seen any others listed on the other post or the exchange list but I'm sure he'll find a friend to hang with. Has anyone tried ordering SAFE SEA. It's a product mentioned on other threads that repels the sting of sea lice, small jelly fish and the like. I've ordered, been billed, but no product. Their website doesn't list a phone. The only contact is through email, which they have failed to reply to. :mad: I've contacted every local dive shop and they neither sell or have heard of it. Yes, I know I live in a land lock state but there actually are quite a few dive shops due to the large amount of lakes.:goodvibes


Tell your son not to worry there will be lots of kids--he just have to make the hard descion of who he will hang with, because there are so many activities. My son loved the lab at this age. And Mom, you need to be concern about what time he may come home--:hourglass

[JohnPA]

If your name isn't on the spreadsheet in the FE section, and you want to participate in the FE exchange, PLEASE send me your info (found on spreadsheet) may23@jpassoc.net

To all those participating in the FE Exchange - grab the spreadsheet tomorrow morning with the final information.

ONLY 6 MORE DAYS (of work for me) :woohoo: Then 17 days off!:banana:


*plays Wonder horn ringtone* can't wait to hear that in person!

[LotsaMickey]

Just wanting to stop in a make sure that the FE group is set.So I can get everything done and in order and move on to my next list of things to do LOL

Also,we were meeting at 3pm on the promenade deck or lounge correct?
Just want to make sure we have everything we need and show up where we need to at the correct time!

Getting so very excited!

[JohnPA]

Just wanting to stop in a make sure that the FE group is set.So I can get everything done and in order and move on to my next list of things to do LOL

Also,we were meeting at 3pm on the promenade deck or lounge correct?
Just want to make sure we have everything we need and show up where we need to at the correct time!

Getting so very excited!

YEP! FE Exchange is set. Grab the spreadsheet.

We're meeting at 3:00pm in the Promenade Lounge (deck 3, port side)

I need a favor from a Castaway Club member. I told a DISer here that I'd try to get a DCL Vinylmation for him, but you need to be a CC member to buy one. Thanks for any help!

[JohnPA]

Thanks to disneynutwaits for pointing out my spreadsheet error of counting the kids twice, once in total number in room and then adding them in again. I did a quick fix.

[mel4mickey]

:confused: Ok, my apologies if I am doing this wrong, but i have always been a little to chicken to post anything and have been a lurker or is there a better word for that? But.....

I can't wait to go on this cruise!!!! It will be our 3rd cruise, but I'm a little nervous about this one as it will be myself and my 3 girls. (10, 8 and 3) We are all very excited, but I can't help thinking about all the what ifs, since my husband doesn't want to go. (he isn't a fan and will probably be on his motorcycle)

Just wanted to say hello to fellow cruisers, and wish you all a safe and happy trip!

[LotsaMickey]

Hey Mel4Mickey!
Welcome to the thread!

I am sure you will have a great time! With or without your husband!
My husband and I are going without kids LOL

See you in 13 Days!

[JohnPA]

Welcome Mel4Mickey! Stop by the Promenade Lounge at 3:00 and say "Hello". Sounds like you'll have a great "girls only cruise" since you're leaving :eeyore: home!:rotfl:

Only 12 days now!

[mel4mickey]

Welcome Mel4Mickey! Stop by the Promenade Lounge at 3:00 and say "Hello". Sounds like you'll have a great "girls only cruise" since you're leaving :eeyore: home!:rotfl:

Only 12 days now!

LOL!!

He has always been a Disney Downer but he commented to me the other day that if we wouldn't go on the cruise next year that he would go to WDW with us, which was a shock! He has just absolutely hated to go, but I think he may be slowly turning away from the dark side! :cheer2:

BTW LotsaMickey that sounds like a great cruise!

[LotsaMickey]

Mel,my husband was the same way LOL
we have gone to Disney every year for the last 5 years,sometimes 2 or 3 times,think he just got used to it LOL

This cruise will be our first ever,and I had to go with Disney for it as I am a Disney freak!
It is a trip for our honeymoon that we never had when we got married 3 years ago!

I am so excited! Hope you meet with all of us from this thread the day of the cruise!

12 days!!!!

[LotsaMickey]

Quick FE question.
Are we supposed to put anything saying who it is from or anything? And when do we pass them out,AM,PM,mid cruise,each day,end of cruise?

Just want to be prepared is all!
See you all soon!

[pdietz]

I decided to do my online check in tonight since we leave this Sunday for our trip. When I was filling out my information I found out that since I was pregnant I would need a medical information form. Come to find out it needs to be signed by my doctor and faxed in 4 days ago. I am now hoping to get ahold of my doctor who is about 40 minutes away tomorrow to get this stupid thing signed. All I ever was told is that if you are past 24 weeks you can not board no where did I ever see if you were pregnant you had to have a doctors signature to prove how far along you are. I would have been so mad if I would have waited till I got to the port to check in and found this out.

[LotsaMickey]

I decided to do my online check in tonight since we leave this Sunday for our trip. When I was filling out my information I found out that since I was pregnant I would need a medical information form. Come to find out it needs to be signed by my doctor and faxed in 4 days ago. I am now hoping to get ahold of my doctor who is about 40 minutes away tomorrow to get this stupid thing signed. All I ever was told is that if you are past 24 weeks you can not board no where did I ever see if you were pregnant you had to have a doctors signature to prove how far along you are. I would have been so mad if I would have waited till I got to the port to check in and found this out.

Good Luck! Hope you get everything you need to get done before you head out!

[mel4mickey]

Mel,my husband was the same way LOL
we have gone to Disney every year for the last 5 years,sometimes 2 or 3 times,think he just got used to it LOL

This cruise will be our first ever,and I had to go with Disney for it as I am a Disney freak!
It is a trip for our honeymoon that we never had when we got married 3 years ago!

I am so excited! Hope you meet with all of us from this thread the day of the cruise!

12 days!!!!

I know ya'll will have a great time!!

It won't be long now! :woohoo:

[JohnPA]

Quick FE question.
Are we supposed to put anything saying who it is from or anything? And when do we pass them out,AM,PM,mid cruise,each day,end of cruise?

Just want to be prepared is all!
See you all soon!

Yep.

:) Basically any and all of the above. From what I've read, you can deliver anytime, one day or all days. We are giving one handmade gift, and that will include a card, sort of. Then we have some smaller gifts that will be dropped in from "Mickey" occasionally.

OH AND - 9 MORE DAYS! Single digits now.

[LotsaMickey]

Yep.

:) Basically any and all of the above. From what I've read, you can deliver anytime, one day or all days. We are giving one handmade gift, and that will include a card, sort of. Then we have some smaller gifts that will be dropped in from "Mickey" occasionally.

OH AND - 9 MORE DAYS! Single digits now.

Great! Thanks so very much! Can't wait! I am going nuts!!

[LotsaMickey]

I just checked the ship layout,and noticed that the promenade is the deck on deck 4? It looks like it circles the whole ship,I was just wondering if there is a place on the deck we should meet,like by a store or cafe or something?
Just wondering,want to make sure we are in the right place!

[JohnPA]

I just checked the ship layout,and noticed that the promenade is the deck on deck 4? It looks like it circles the whole ship,I was just wondering if there is a place on the deck we should meet,like by a store or cafe or something?
Just wondering,want to make sure we are in the right place!

Take a look at deck 3. There's a lounge called the Promenade Lounge (thanks DCL for making it confusing). I believe that's where it was suggested we meet. It's by the aft elevators, in between Triton's and Parrot Cay. Here's a link (http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/cruise/deck3.htm)to the deck 3 layout.

My son is making some magnets for me and I'm having him make a DISGreen DIS tag with JohnPA on it. Should be easy to spot me if I can find a place to put it!

[LotsaMickey]

Take a look at deck 3. There's a lounge called the Promenade Lounge (thanks DCL for making it confusing). I believe that's where it was suggested we meet. It's by the aft elevators, in between Triton's and Parrot Cay. Here's a link (http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/cruise/deck3.htm)to the deck 3 layout.

My son is making some magnets for me and I'm having him make a DISGreen DIS tag with JohnPA on it. Should be easy to spot me if I can find a place to put it!


Thanks so much! Glad I asked,I'd be wondering around deck 4 LOL
What is AFT? LOL Sounds dumb,but,I am not a boat person,and have never cruised!

How do you make magnets? I have seen photos,and can't figure it out!
Do they make magnet paper for the printer or something?

Thanks again! Prom. LOUNGE deck3! At 3! LOL

[JohnPA]

Thanks so much! Glad I asked,I'd be wondering around deck 4 LOL
What is AFT? LOL Sounds dumb,but,I am not a boat person,and have never cruised!

How do you make magnets? I have seen photos,and can't figure it out!
Do they make magnet paper for the printer or something?

Thanks again! Prom. LOUNGE deck3! At 3! LOL

AFT is the back of the ship.

Yep, they make magnet paper. My son is a graphic artist, but we sort of got our signals crossed. I called them magnets, so he figured they needed to be shrunk to 'fridge magnet' size. They're still nice though. Some of the magnets he printed on sticky paper and then applied to sheet magnets. They'd probably stay on a car going 80!

One week! Only ONE WEEK! We leave tomorrow to start our vacation at WDW.

[LotsaMickey]

Awesome! I will have to find some and try and make a few! I like the sticky paper idea,sounds easier for me LOL I was going to print picutres and just glue magnets on the backs LOL

So excited that there is only one week left to go!

[LotsaMickey]

5 more days!!!! I am more then ready for some sun!!!!

[JohnPA]

5 more days!!!! I am more then ready for some sun!!!!

Not a lot of sun today down here, but HOT! Great day to sit by the pool and drink Mai Tai's! MK yesterday for a quick bite and some ice cream. Neat to walk from BLT to MK. No buses to wait for! Can't wait for cruise, but don't want to rush it since it will mean that the first half of the vacation is over.

Hit the Outlets today for a pair of khaki's and a pair of shorts. Ended up with a bit more, but at 60% off, NO PROBLEM!

Look for me at the Promenade Lounge. I'll be the one looking lost!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/40073781@N08/4622192099/

[LotsaMickey]

Glad you are having a good time!
Yes,I heard the weather is very hot down there today!
My aunt works at WDW,she said it was unbearable today!

I will also be a lost looking person waiting for our meet LOL
But I am way to excited!
See you all in about 3 days!!

[disneycr8zy]

Leaving today - see everyone tomorrow!

[JohnPA]

Hope everyone made it home ok. We checked in to Jambo House around 10:30am but the girl at registration didn't like the room they had us in, so made a call and got us a nicer room. BUT, it wasn't available until 1:00pm. Ran into one of our tablemates walking around.

Booked cruise for 5/22/2011. Wonder if they have a meet thread yet

[LotsaMickey]

We had such an amazing time! Will do a report,as soon as I figure out how to post pics LOL

Can't wait to cruise again!

Coronado Springs was beautiful,room was amazing!

Am now a pin trading addict!

Got home last night around midnight,rough flight,went by a lot of storms,not the best way to end things,but,we made it home safe.
Came home to ours boys,and our 5 year old who came down with ChickenPox 2 days into our trip!

Great to be home !

Thanks to everyone on here with all the helpful tips and answers to our questions!
It was so awesome to meet you all the meeting,and get to know some of you throughout the vacation!

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

[JohnPA]

First day back to work. ARRRRGH :guilty:

Booked 4 day for 5/22/2010. Wanted to do a 5 day double dipper, but we're taking Pam's brother and his wife. He's more apprehensive about cruising then Pam was, so only 4 days.

GREAT to meet you all! :thumbsup2

(the things from us are luggage handle covers to make it easier to spot your bags at the baggage claim)

Thanks for all the great FE gifts, we had a blast.

[LotsaMickey]

Awesome!
I can't wait to take our boys!
We will also be doing a 4 night,and we may be bringing my grandparents as well,and going in on the suite on deck 13 I believe?? Not sure,but it has 3 rooms and 2 full baths,think it would be perfect for 3 kids and 4 adults LOL

Thanks to all for the awesome FE gifts!We did the frames,hope they come in good use and remind everyone of the magical time we all had!

The luggage straps are a great idea! I knew it was some sort of strap,now it all makes perfect sense!What a clever idea!
Also,please let Pam know,her needle work was Incredible on those scented pouches! I was very amazed!

Also,got a very beautiful,hand painted I do believe,candle with Tinker Bell on it!

The Hand Towel from J.T and Paul,,,just all these beautifully done hand made gifts,it was so cool to see what people can do! So,thanks to everyone for all the time and effort on the handmade gifts,and to all the thought on all the other gifts,the snacks,the fun lighted jewelry,it is all so awesome! We were so happy with everything we got,and our boys loved everything we showed them! Can't wait to do it with them next time!

Hope we all can keep in touch,share our stories from this cruise and cruise's to come!
Nice to meet you all!

Kristal and Tony Tinsler

[disneynutwaits]

Sorry I'm posting this so late after returning...been crazy busy.

We would like to thank everyone for all of the wonderful gifts we received. The best was the friendships that we made.

Speaking of FE gifts....we've been told by a couple of people that they had issues with the cds. I don't understand it because we tested them...maybe it was a bad batch of cds or an issue with my drive. If you will PM me your address, I'll will make a new cd and ship it to you.

Here is a pic of all of the gifts we received. (You can click the photo and it will take you to a larger image.)
http://jtlacy.smugmug.com/Vacation/May2010/CruiseDay4/DSC4589/898671750_FVfer-L.jpg (http://jtlacy.smugmug.com/Vacation/May2010/CruiseDay4/DSC4589/898671750_FVfer-X3.jpg)


Below are links to the pics from the cruise. While I took about 3500 pictures, there aren't THAT many posted.

Day 1 (http://jtlacy.smugmug.com/Vacation/May2010/May2010/12395140_P2iW7#886445295_kXWCJ)

Day 2 - Nassau (http://jtlacy.smugmug.com/Vacation/May2010/CruiseDay2/12395171_PdZPr#886447797_NELZF)

Day 3 - Castaway Cay (http://jtlacy.smugmug.com/Vacation/May2010/CruiseDay3/12422061_UnJJn#888968485_p3mcW)

Day 4 - Day at Sea (http://jtlacy.smugmug.com/Vacation/May2010/CruiseDay4/12422068_6fzk2#888988499_ncrpu)

[LotsaMickey]

GREAT pictures guys!!!