Sept 4-8 2005 Wonder S.S. Member Cruise! Part 2 [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

WDWLVR

07-12-2005, 07:25 AM

Fitness on the cruise.

Has anyone used the fitness center? Is it all treadmills and weights?

Cheryl

Sad to say we haven't use it but have gone through it. There are a number of treadmills for currently overlook the bridge. This will change when the Wonder goes into drydock next year.

There are also a number of weight machines like you would find in a normal healthclub. Also some stair climbers and free weights.

I believe they also do a number of classes (yoga, etc.).

I plan (note the word plan - didn't manage it on the 10 day) to walk deck 4 in the mornings. That and we try and take the stairs a lot for our exercise.

alikat99

07-12-2005, 08:28 AM

Did anyone notice that Mark just posted our 3000th post? Yeah, Mark!!

iluvdisney

07-12-2005, 08:29 AM

Happy Anniversary Scott and Lynn! :wave:

We are staying at the Dolphin the night before cruising and then over to OKW for Thurs and then off to our house hunting up in Leesburg for the weekend.

We will be back to BWV on Sunday thru Wednesday and then back to reality til my next trip.

WDWLVR

07-12-2005, 08:32 AM

Did anyone notice that Mark just posted our 3000th post? Yeah, Mark!!

Amy - good catch! Yeah Mark! We usually really celebrate those milestone posts on our May thread and didn't even think of it here. :)

alikat99

07-12-2005, 08:33 AM

Amy - good catch! Yeah Mark! We usually really celebrate those milestone posts on our May thread and didn't even think of it here. :)

We usually do it on our Cruisetoberfest thread too, so I just happened to notice last night that we were getting close.

MarkRG

07-12-2005, 08:47 AM

VERY cool! I didn't know I did that either. :)

I have been busy this am, have updated the website with DVC's Cruise News Email #5, sent out June 30.

WDWLVR

07-12-2005, 09:02 AM

Thanks to FoxxBoys for posting about the personalization. After reading the DVC Member page I was a little confused and asked DVC for some clarrification. My question was basically if the personalization link should only be used if you wanted something other than the name on the reservation (which in our case is Mark and Mary). Here is the response I got.

Great questions! You're exactly right... if you do nothing, than the names on file will be used for any points of personalization. No need to specify last name... it's only first (middle, or nickname) name preferences.

It's only necessary to provide a preference for those individuals who have a request to use a different name or variation of the name. We'll sort through each request, by stateroom number and name on the reservation, and match up requests accordingly.

So if you have a common first name and that is what you go by you don't have to do anything. However if you have a given name of say Dorothy but you go by Dot you would want to change it. Maybe I was the only one who wasn't 100% clear but hopefully this will help others as well.

Scott H

07-12-2005, 09:30 AM

We have taken DLC transportation to the ship without staying in a pick up hotel, but it does necessitate taking a taxi early in the morning. We picked the Grand Floridian because they were the first pick up. We would get a taxi from OKW to the Grand Floridian, drop off our luggage at the cruise desk area, then walk over to the Poly for breakfast of stuffed french toast. This was several years ago, so I don't know if it would still work now. This time we will have a rental car, we will drop it off at the port, and pick up another one for the way back. We have also used various limo services, which, for the two of us was only slightly more expensive than the DLC bus and less hassel getting to the right hotel very early in the morning.

Thanks for all the Anniversary wishes, that is very thoughtful of all of you.

Lynn

alikat99

07-12-2005, 09:34 AM

Update on the Key West electric cars -

Chris called Tropical rental cars, but they were unwilling to work with us at all. They do NOT do ANY reservations for holidays and weekends, and since we'll be in KW on Labor day, they wouldn't work with us. The owner told us that they only have 26 cars and on the holidays, they get a lot of people that come early in the morning and rent all day. So, since we only looking at 4 hour rentals in the afternoon, he said that there was NO guarantee that he will even have any cars. So, just because they are the cheapest, there is no guarantee, since we don't get in until just before noon.

We called another company, and that owner says that he has TONS of cars and he WILL work with us. He told Chris to call in a couple of weeks with how many cars and he will make sure that he has what we need. I'll keep you updated, or have Chris post with all the details.

WDWLVR

07-12-2005, 09:41 AM

#1Mouse

07-12-2005, 09:52 AM

:love: Happy 25th Anniversary Scott & Lynn :love:

Mary I was a little confused about the personalization name thing too. I decided not to fill out the form and thought I would e-mail DVC this morning about it. Looks like you already took care of that! Thanks. We won't need to fill out the form either.

3000th post - that's pretty cool Mark. Can we make it to 5000 by the cruise?

HookdonWDW

07-12-2005, 10:02 AM

:flower3: Happy Anniversary Scott and Lynn!

:cheer2: Congratulations on the 3000th post Mark!

:moped: Thanks for checking into Electric Cars Amy and Chris!

:teacher: Thanks for getting the clarification on the name thing Mary... I'll have to put in the change for Sam... Samuel is reserved for trouble or "formal occassions" ;)

Tiger Lily 03

07-12-2005, 11:26 AM

:banana: :banana: :banana: Whew! We have become a chatty bunch! :banana: :banana:

Grumpy 1 congratulations!

Bcvprincesses, have fun on your camping trip. The is a lot of people going should be a great time for sure!

Passports, yup, we have them as well. I went to Europe with gfs and upon my return made the rest of the family get theirs. I figure you never know when you might want to take a trip and having them is easy. We have used them with great ease going to/from Canada and Mexico. Even DSs found it better as they were being checked through. One of their friends was denied entry bc papers were not in order (driver’s license and birth certificates) so everyone else had to turn around since they all traveled together. Almost happened with us and our neighbors when we were traveling too. Anyway, it is just easier this way.

I call that incentive to book another cruise. ;)I so love your thinking! I am trying to get DH to comment on the fact that we need to bring our 2006 calendars! He remains silent.
Our plan is to definitely book a new cruise. We're planning on booking the Castaway Cay double-dip cruise to Costa Maya in October 2006. I'm sure hoping that there's a great incentive to cruise again, but we'll see.Hmmmm, might work, but 2007 might be a better shot for us. We are on borrowed points for Jan 2006 already. :)

We are going to WDW after and staying at BWV! Yippee!

My apoligies in advance. If you see wierd spelling etc in posts in the 5:30 - 6 or 6:30 range. You see my smart DH set up a computer with monitor and keyboard on the treadmill. Now I can walk and Dis at the same time! :cool1:I want one of those!

Scott & Lynn, Happy 25th Anniversary!

What are the dates for the Oct double dip? I’m too lazy to hunt for them myself.

alikat99

07-12-2005, 11:39 AM

What are the dates for the Oct double dip? I’m too lazy to hunt for them myself.

October 14th - 21st is the double dip cruise. Come join us!!

Diana Lyn

07-12-2005, 11:57 AM

October 14th - 21st is the double dip cruise. Come join us!!

I starting hinting at DH this morning about this....what about maybe possibly looking into maybe booking while we are onboard for next year?? Honey, sweetheart, love of my life.... We'll see what the deal is when we get on board! Hey, it wasn't a "NO" so, I'll take it!

On a side note, I also got my whole transportation dilemna squared away. We are changing our ressie from AS Movies to PO Riverside, that way the bus will just pick us up there and take us to the port. Not the baragain rate I was looking for, but I'll save a ton in migraine pills trying to work a cab to another resort with two kids plus luggage!

OK--I'm ready to go now! :Pinkbounc

Bompy213

07-12-2005, 12:35 PM

alikat99

07-12-2005, 12:59 PM

I starting hinting at DH this morning about this....what about maybe possibly looking into maybe booking while we are onboard for next year?? Honey, sweetheart, love of my life.... We'll see what the deal is when we get on board! Hey, it wasn't a "NO" so, I'll take it!

On a side note, I also got my whole transportation dilemna squared away. We are changing our ressie from AS Movies to PO Riverside, that way the bus will just pick us up there and take us to the port. Not the baragain rate I was looking for, but I'll save a ton in migraine pills trying to work a cab to another resort with two kids plus luggage!

OK--I'm ready to go now! :Pinkbounc

Hey, maybe Chris and I can talk him into another cruise. That, or we'll scare him away!!! :earboy2:

I'm glad that you figured out your transportation issues. I can't imagine having to figure that all out.

alikat99

07-12-2005, 01:00 PM

:moped:
Keep us all posted about the electric cars. I'm willing to pay more if it means we'll be assured that a vehicle will be waiting for us. Let me know what info you'll need.

I spoke to the guy at TropiCar Inc. way back and he said "don't worry, we'll have plenty of ev's..." boy am I glad you got the straight story. I forgot we'd be there on a holiday. I can't see why a co. wouldn't want to work w/ such a large group - it's to their benefit. :)

I think that the reason that they weren't willing to work with us is because we are only going to be renting for 1/2 the day, and on holidays, a lot of their business comes from people who go early (he said 8am) and rent all day.

chipscinderelly

07-12-2005, 01:02 PM

Amy - thanks for the update on the Elec Car situation! I really appreciate you guys doing the legwork here.

Diana Lyn - glad you got your transportation situation figured out! At first we were not going to rent a car the entire time, however I managed to get what we feel is a great rate with National so we are keeping for the entire trip.

#1Mouse

07-12-2005, 01:07 PM

We need a car for 2 days before the cruise and 3 1/2 days after the cruise. It was actually cheaper to get the rental car for the whole 9 days and pay the $40 to park at the port then it was to get two seperate rentals.

Diana Lyn - it does feel good to get all the transportation and hotel reservations taken care of - now you can focus on the cruise itself instead of worrying.

alikat99

07-12-2005, 01:10 PM

WDWLVR

07-12-2005, 01:19 PM

cgcw

07-12-2005, 01:35 PM

Happy Anniversary Lynn & Scott :cool1: May you be blessed with another 25 years to come. :love:

UPS just delivered our Passporter. I can't believe I ordered it yesterday morning and it arrived this morning. Awesome customer service. :cheer2:

I had not thought about us being at Key West on Labor Day. I think it will be more crowded with people visiting for the day. All the more reason to plan ahead. I'll let my DH know as he's taken on the responsibility for Key West plans. :rotfl2:

Amy, thanks for the info on the electric cars. We are definately interested. I think it will make it easier on the kids instead of walking all over. And, they look kind so unique. :cool1: :moped:

I definately went to the DVC last night to make sure anything personalized does not come with my given name. I grew up having to be called "Cynthia" for the first weeks of school until the teachers finally realized I much preferred Cindy. Yesterday, Walker overheard me on the phone saying my name was "Cynthia" and he gave me the strangest look -- as if to say, you're who?? :rotfl2:

I don't remember anything personalized from Member Homecoming? I remember they asked for names but don't recall anything personalized. What am I forgetting? :confused3

Diana Lyn

07-12-2005, 01:37 PM

I just realized that I'm getting very, very chatty on this group lately. I guess that I'm just getting so excited that I could burst. It's been almost 2 years since our last cruise, and I can't wait to take another one. So, if I get annoying with my posts, give me a virtual "slap"!! :teeth: :teeth:

That's so funny because I was just thinking the same thing! I ran right here to tell everyone I figured out all my planning issues and then thought, wow, I NEVER post this kind of stuff!

I'm really super excited. I can't wait to walk onto the ship and hear our name announced! I can't wait to be on deck with those frosty drinks! And I can't wait for my girls to see Mickey!! Emma saw Mickey last year, but she was only 8 months old, so it's like seeing him for the first time all over again!!

I think I'm heading for a virtual "slap" myself!

Oh and Amy--DEFINITELY work on Bruce for another cruise. But don't tell him I put you guys up to it!! :teeth:

Diana Lyn

07-12-2005, 01:39 PM

I don't remember anything personalized from Member Homecoming? I remember they asked for names but don't recall anything personalized. What am I forgetting? :confused3

There wasn't. We didn't have our names on our lanyards either. I remember this was discussed a lot when we got back.

alikat99

07-12-2005, 01:42 PM

That's so funny because I was just thinking the same thing! I ran right here to tell everyone I figured out all my planning issues and then thought, wow, I NEVER post this kind of stuff!

I'm really super excited. I can't wait to walk onto the ship and hear our name announced! I can't wait to be on deck with those frosty drinks! And I can't wait for my girls to see Mickey!! Emma saw Mickey last year, but she was only 8 months old, so it's like seeing him for the first time all over again!!

I think I'm heading for a virtual "slap" myself!

Oh and Amy--DEFINITELY work on Bruce for another cruise. But don't tell him I put you guys up to it!! :teeth:

I'm glad that I'm not the only one!! I'm just getting so excited about this cruise. We go to WDW all the time, but the cruise is SO different.

Ooooh, and frosty drinks, YUMMY!!! I didn't get to have any on the last cruise since I was preggo with Maddie. I see a Konk Kooler in my future!!! (and, it can't be soon enough for me)

Well Diana, since we'll be sharing a dinner table, we'll work on Bruce as much as we can. Plus, who can resist another Disney cruise.

WDWLVR

07-12-2005, 01:44 PM

Don't remember anything personalized at Member Homecoming, but on the first Member Cruise we had cards in our lanyards that had our first names and hometowns on them.

Diana Lyn

07-12-2005, 01:47 PM

I'm glad that I'm not the only one!! I'm just getting so excited about this cruise. We go to WDW all the time, but the cruise is SO different.

Ooooh, and frosty drinks, YUMMY!!! I didn't get to have any on the last cruise since I was preggo with Maddie. I see a Konk Kooler in my future!!! (and, it can't be soon enough for me)

Well Diana, since we'll be sharing a dinner table, we'll work on Bruce as much as we can. Plus, who can resist another Disney cruise.

I was pregnant for two years straight! I actually had 4 months in between my two pregnancies when I wasn't pregnant. So I was at Disney 4 times, including my last cruise and was drinkless. So if anyone is looking for either Amy or myself....just look for the girls with biggest frosty drinks!! Our poor DHs! They are going to be chasing the girls around the ship while we sip our konk koolers!

alikat99

07-12-2005, 02:06 PM

I was pregnant for two years straight! I actually had 4 months in between my two pregnancies when I wasn't pregnant. So I was at Disney 4 times, including my last cruise and was drinkless. So if anyone is looking for either Amy or myself....just look for the girls with biggest frosty drinks!! Our poor DHs! They are going to be chasing the girls around the ship while we sip our konk koolers!

THAT, sounds like an excellent plan!!!

#1Mouse

07-12-2005, 02:07 PM

Since Cindy just received her Passporter I'm guessing she will be very busy reading for a while - so it's likely we won't hear from her for a bit! Come back Cindy anytime you want and let us in on all your new wisdom and knowledge you found in the Passporter!

Amy, keep up with your chattiness (is that a word?) it's been pretty cool the past few days with everyone posting. Time is flying by and we will be standing on deck at the Sail Away party in no time!

cgcw

07-12-2005, 02:17 PM

Since Cindy just received her Passporter I'm guessing she will be very busy reading for a while - so it's likely we won't hear from her for a bit! Come back Cindy anytime you want and let us in on all your new wisdom and knowledge you found in the Passporter!

You know, if Mary can DIS and walk on the threadmill at the same time, I just might be able to read and DIS at the same time. That's what my refresh key is for. Unless there are new replies, I can just keep right on reading. :rotfl:

And, as an added benefit, I can just post any more questions I come up with right away. :teeth:

cgcw

07-12-2005, 02:21 PM

Okay, curiousity got the best of me and I had to look this up --

Konk Cooler
Castaway Cay

1/2 can of cream of coconut (coco lopez) or one 12oz can frozen pina colada mix
3 ounces light rum
3 ounces dark rum
1/2 of a 12oz can frozen passion fruit juice concentrate(Welches)
4 oz of orange juice
2-3 cups of ice

-Mix all together in a blender until very fine and smooth

or if you prefer

Bahama Mama
Disney Cruise Line

1/2 oz white rum
1/2 oz meyers rum
1/2 oz creme de banana
1/2 oz malibu rum
2 oz oj
2 oz pineapple juice
dash of grenadine

Sounds yummy! :goodvibes

zoecaley

07-12-2005, 02:22 PM

Happy Anniversary, Scott & Lynn!

Congrats Grumpy on the Passporter! It looks interesting and even though we've cruised with Disney before, I'm seriously considering purchasing one (much to the dismay of my DH Tom!)

For those of you who are Disney Visa card holders and live near a big city, the free movie screening for Sky High is up now - just checked yesterday. Looks like they'll be doing it a little differently this time - tickets in the mail to go anytime over the opening weekend.

We'll be staying after at SSR until Sunday (anybody else just a little trepidacious over traveling 9/11?) My hubby is trying to get a tee time for golfing (not sure where exactly) for Friday morning. We're going to the Night of Joy Friday night and will take the morning easy with no park outings. Saturday will be Epcot and I think we're going to try to get in MGM too - last time we went Tom didn't get to ride any of the rides - too long of lines.

Any more word on the scrapbook class? I need to know what I should pack...

Thanks for looking into the electric cars - not sure how we're going to go yet - or to what.

Have a great day everyone! Kristi

cgcw

07-12-2005, 02:27 PM

We'll be staying after at SSR until Sunday (anybody else just a little trepidacious over traveling 9/11?)

Kristi, I've thought about it since I booked our return flight. As much as I try, it's always in the back of my mind. If something were to happen, at least our last days will have been spent together, enjoying the cruise and WDW.

chipscinderelly

07-12-2005, 02:43 PM

We too are flying home on Sunday and yes, I spent a lot of time thinking about the safety aspects as well. I really didn't want to go home on Saturday and since we both must be at work on Monday we're just going to be extra safe, extra early and remember to honor those who gave all 4 years ago.

For some reason I am having the hardest time planning meals this trip. I normally plan our meals simultaneously with our park plan and I just cannot get into a groove and I do need to call and put in some ADRs.

What's everyone doing Saturday night after the DVC presail party? We are thinking of trying to get O'Hana reservations and heading over to the Poly to chill out, eat some food and possibly see wishes from the beach before we head back to PI or to bed.

Tiger Lily 03

07-12-2005, 02:59 PM

The Oct double scoop may be interesting. Will hafta think on that one for sure. The dates may work out for me. Anyone have room in a suitcase for me if DH can't go?

Yes, thanks again on the ec rental checking.

I am looking forward to those delicious adult beverages for sure!

Amazing how fast the Passproter was delivered.

I need to check with DH if he updated my name. He gets all the email as he is the one who was burning to go!

Besides bringing your calendars to reserve your next cruises, don't forget that you may find unbeatable prices to add points if you are thinking of it.
We added 100 points, were entered into a drawing and won the free Cancun week. Grand great deal!

bonzie1

07-12-2005, 03:03 PM

krdisneybound

07-12-2005, 03:14 PM

WDWLVR

07-12-2005, 03:58 PM

Wow! It's getting harder + harder to keep up with all these posts. Please don't think I'm not interested, but... with work, there's little free time.

:love: :lovestruc :flower: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY SCOTT + LYNN :flower: :lovestruc :love:

CONGRATULATIONS ON 25 YEARS!

Question about the DVC Pre-Party at PI... Is this just for adults 18 and older? Now that we'll have Brandon with us :goodvibes I want to do activities he will enjoy too.
Thanks!

Georgie - the party will be for all ages. Those who are cruising will have access to the Pleasure Island clubs at no charge for the evening. I don't consider the clubs to be child friendly so you may want to check out other things for later in the evening. The expanded Lego store at Downtown Disney is very very cool and there is always Disney Quest as well. Either one I think Brandon would enjoy. Or you could head back over to one of the parks.

alikat99

07-12-2005, 04:05 PM

What's everyone doing Saturday night after the DVC presail party? We are thinking of trying to get O'Hana reservations and heading over to the Poly to chill out, eat some food and possibly see wishes from the beach before we head back to PI or to bed.

Wow, you're reading my mind. I was going to post the same thing, "what's everyone doing for dinner on Sat night?" O'Hana is a good idea. DH loves the all-you-can-eat meat (especially that shrimp)!!!

alikat99

07-12-2005, 04:10 PM

Konk Cooler
Castaway Cay

1/2 can of cream of coconut (coco lopez) or one 12oz can frozen pina colada mix
3 ounces light rum
3 ounces dark rum
1/2 of a 12oz can frozen passion fruit juice concentrate(Welches)
4 oz of orange juice
2-3 cups of ice

-Mix all together in a blender until very fine and smooth

Ok, I think that this is a sign. I saw this recipe online here on the DIS the other day too. I was at Publix and saw that they did have the Welches passion fruit juice concentrate. SO, I think that this is a sign that I should make a batch of these this weekend. (My birthday is Monday and those years are starting to add up) This may make me feel a WHOLE lot better about growing older!!!

WDWLVR

07-12-2005, 04:12 PM

Mark and I were talking about trying out the new Irish Pub that should be open by that time. i think it is opening later this month.

cgcw

07-12-2005, 04:18 PM

Georgie - the party will be for all ages. Those who are cruising will have access to the Pleasure Island clubs at no charge for the evening. I don't consider the clubs to be child friendly so you may want to check out other things for later in the evening.

My kids will be with us at the party. We'll be leaving afterwards. We are not taking advantage of the PI clubs.

Afterwards, I think we're going to either hit the pool or activate those AP's. We could be tempted with Ohanas if there is a pre-cruise group heading over there.

I guess we don't really have much of a plan. :rotfl:

HookdonWDW

07-12-2005, 04:24 PM

Okay, curiousity got the best of me and I had to look this up --
Bahama Mama
Disney Cruise Line

1/2 oz white rum
1/2 oz meyers rum
1/2 oz creme de banana
1/2 oz malibu rum
2 oz oj
2 oz pineapple juice
dash of grenadine

Sounds yummy! :goodvibes

I think I'm much more of a Bahama Mama kinda girl... Oh, and if you check back, Cindy and I already have dibs on being the DISgirls with the drinks permanently attached to our hands :banana: :banana: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Okay, I guess we can share... Amy and Diana can join us ;).

As to Cindy being too busy to chat and read at the same time... no way! After all, I'm unpacking and chatting at the same time... :rolleyes1

BTW - 1 room left to go and we will be OFFICIALLY UNPACKED... whoo hoo!!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

And it only took 4 weeks! Of course, this doesn't include the boxes of "miscellaneous" that went into the attic, or the boxes that went into that "man world" we call a garage. ;)

As for chatting a lot, I feel like this is my own little coffee circle lately! It's really been enjoyable. I wonder how many people are being driven crazy???

Lisa

chipscinderelly

07-12-2005, 04:33 PM

As for chatting a lot, I feel like this is my own little coffee circle lately! It's really been enjoyable. I wonder how many people are being driven crazy???
Lisa

Lisa - I agree! And laughed outloud at my desk about your "driving people crazy comment"

Mary - didn't realize the pub would be open by then! Anyone have an idea what the menu might be like as that's another great idea! Wonder if they will take ADRs/PSs?

HookdonWDW

07-12-2005, 04:34 PM

We'll be staying after at SSR until Sunday (anybody else just a little trepidacious over traveling 9/11?) My hubby is trying to get a tee time for golfing (not sure where exactly) for Friday morning. We're going to the Night of Joy Friday night and will take the morning easy with no park outings. Saturday will be Epcot and I think we're going to try to get in MGM too - last time we went Tom didn't get to ride any of the rides - too long of lines.

Never even thought about the fact that we were flying out on 9/11 until you mentioned it. I'm not really worried about it. Guess it has to do with dh being in the military... I try not to worry about things I can't control.

We're looking at attending NOJ also, but on Saturday, not Friday. We're not sure though, because we're doing the Sunrise Safari on Sunday, and I don't know if I can handle a late night at MK followed by an early morning at AK.

alikat99

07-12-2005, 04:36 PM

My kids will be with us at the party. We'll be leaving afterwards. We are not taking advantage of the PI clubs.

Afterwards, I think we're going to either hit the pool or activate those AP's. We could be tempted with Ohanas if there is a pre-cruise group heading over there.

I guess we don't really have much of a plan. :rotfl:

We'll have the girls with us too, so no PI clubs for us. And, I KNOW that if I mention O'Hana to Chris (or he reads it on these boards - hi honey) we'll definitely be going. So, count us in for O'Hana.

HookdonWDW

07-12-2005, 04:38 PM

What's everyone doing Saturday night after the DVC presail party? We are thinking of trying to get O'Hana reservations and heading over to the Poly to chill out, eat some food and possibly see wishes from the beach before we head back to PI or to bed.

We'll have the kids with us, so we're thinking about exploring the shops at DTD, and grabbing a bite to eat at Rainforest Cafe or Earl of Sandwich before heading back to OKW.

alikat99

07-12-2005, 04:39 PM

I think I'm much more of a Bahama Mama kinda girl... Oh, and if you check back, Cindy and I already have dibs on being the DISgirls with the drinks permanently attached to our hands :banana: :banana: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Okay, I guess we can share... Amy and Diana can join us ;).

Sounds like we are going to have quite the DISgirls fruity/frozen drink party going on.

BTW - 1 room left to go and we will be OFFICIALLY UNPACKED... whoo hoo!!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

And it only took 4 weeks! Of course, this doesn't include the boxes of "miscellaneous" that went into the attic, or the boxes that went into that "man world" we call a garage. ;)

Heck, we've been in our house for 7 years and I swear there are some boxes around here that are still from when we got married and moved in.

cgcw

07-12-2005, 04:39 PM

I think I'm much more of a Bahama Mama kinda girl... Oh, and if you check back, Cindy and I already have dibs on being the DISgirls with the drinks permanently attached to our hands :banana: :banana: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Okay, I guess we can share... Amy and Diana can join us ;).

Oh, absolutely! Anyone else care to join in?? :cool1:

As to Cindy being too busy to chat and read at the same time... no way! After all, I'm unpacking and chatting at the same time... :rolleyes1

I am woman, hear me.....no wait, you don't want to hear me sing :scared: ........seriously, I can juggle 8 kids needs all day long and not get overwhelmed. Reading and DISing at the same time, no problem. :teeth:

As for chatting a lot, I feel like this is my own little coffee circle lately! It's really been enjoyable. I wonder how many people are being driven crazy???

I'm right there with you, Lisa. :chat:

HookdonWDW

07-12-2005, 04:40 PM

Besides bringing your calendars to reserve your next cruises, don't forget that you may find unbeatable prices to add points if you are thinking of it.
We added 100 points, were entered into a drawing and won the free Cancun week. Grand great deal!

I'm covering my ears... I don't hear you! :listen: After we just bought our new house, this cruise, and looking at the possibility of booking a new one, I think dh might jump overboard if I even CONSIDERED an add on.

Hmmm... he is a good swimmer... :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rolleyes1

cgcw

07-12-2005, 04:43 PM

Hmmm... he is a good swimmer... :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rolleyes1

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

alikat99

07-12-2005, 04:45 PM

Hmmmm, I think that we are all going to get along just fine!!!

HookdonWDW

07-12-2005, 04:46 PM

Heck, we've been in our house for 7 years and I swear there are some boxes around here that are still from when we got married and moved in.

ROFL... in the last 7 years, we've lived in 4 houses in 3 states (Hawaii, MD and AL)... can't wait for the moving to stop!

alikat99

07-12-2005, 04:50 PM

ROFL... in the last 7 years, we've lived in 4 houses in 3 states (Hawaii, MD and AL)... can't wait for the moving to stop!

I know what you mean! Before we moved into this house, I had moved 5 times in just 2 1/2 years. I told Chris when we moved into this house that I was NOT moving again. And, if we were going to move again any time in the future, he had better hire someone to pack us, move and unpack everything.

cgcw

07-12-2005, 04:52 PM

ROFL... in the last 7 years, we've lived in 4 houses in 3 states (Hawaii, MD and AL)... can't wait for the moving to stop!

The first 2 years we were married, we moved 8 times. :sad2:

When we moved here, I said, that's it, never again. It's been 13 years. We've long outgrown our home. Now that we are ready to move, Cameron is very adament against it. This is his home, these are his friends, this is his school. Oye!

One of these days, we'll tackle an addition. That's a really scary idea to me.

Hmmmm, I think that we are all going to get along just fine!!!

Your right, Amy. And for those who try to rain on our cruise (parade), we'll pull out these -- :umbrella: and just keep partying away!! :teeth:

socks68

07-12-2005, 05:37 PM

I made a promise to myself to lurk less and post more and am failing miserably. :blush: I am finally caught up reading the thread and thought I may as well jump in now.

Since I can only take one Saturday off we are flying down to MCO late on Saturday night the day before the cruise and I am paying a a ridiculous room rate at the Hyatt rather than rent a car for one night to stay offsite. We will miss the PI party. We hope to be able to use the DCL busses from the airport to get to the port and back.

We are staying after the cruise at BCV and attending the pin event at Epcot. My sister's two friends are flying in Thursday morning fron Philly and we plan to meet up , rent a car and drive to WDW. When we realized Sunday was 9-11 we decided to fly home Monday instead- I just couldn't do it as I am scared to fly as it is. I did book the Segway tour for Monday morning.

I am enjoying reading about everyone's plans and am getting very excited. :)

WDWLVR

07-12-2005, 05:39 PM

Rose - you are going to love the Segway tour. We did it last year! So much fun to be in World Showcase pretty much by yourselves.

Diana Lyn

07-12-2005, 05:53 PM

Hmmmm, I think that we are all going to get along just fine!!!

I know! I'm SOOOO excited!!

Now if only you guys can help me plan this birthday party as good as we've planned this cruise......

WDWLVR

07-12-2005, 05:56 PM

For those of you interested in the Irish Pub there was a write-up about it in the latest edition of Vacation Magic.

Check it out on page 8. if you can't find your copy at home remember it is available on the DVC Member Site.

socks68

07-12-2005, 06:04 PM

Rose - you are going to love the Segway tour. We did it last year! So much fun to be in World Showcase pretty much by yourselves.

Thanks Mary, I am just hoping I don't break something in World Showcase or in me. I can be a klutz and was hesitant but this seemed like to much fun to pass up.

bonzie1

07-12-2005, 06:08 PM

We'll be arriving VERY LATE Friday, 09/02, hopefully checking into AKL... great place! After the cruise we'll be staying at the Beach Club Villas so Brabdon can try out Storm-along Bay! We're planning to get 4 day hopper passes. Since they expire 14 days after first use, we'll be okay before and after the cruise. Saturday night we'll probably do MK, because, the weekend after the cruise will be Night of Joy and MK will be closed unless you have a ticket for the event.

Brandon told my mom this weekend. "I know September is a long ways away, but I am SO excited about this cruise!" :goodvibes

We have our matching tropical shirts, and matching Mickey logo shirts. As a surprise I even bought Golden Mickey pins and Golden Mickey ears to wear the night of the Golden Mickey show!

You will LOVE the Segways. It did take me a while to get used to them.. especially the turn knob on the left side... but I am glad I decided to keep trying until I felt comfortable. By the time we got to France I was doing the can-can on the Segway! :rotfl:

alikat99

07-12-2005, 06:12 PM

We'll be arriving VERY LATE Friday, 09/02, hopefully checking into AKL... great place! After the cruise we'll be staying at the Beach Club Villas so Brabdon can try out Storm-along Bay! We're planning to get 4 day hopper passes. Since they expire 14 days after first use, we'll be okay before and after the cruise. Saturday night we'll probably do MK, because, the weekend after the cruise will be Night of Joy and MK will be closed unless you have a ticket for the event.

Brandon told my mom this weekend. "I know September is a long ways away, but I am SO excited about this cruise!" :goodvibes

We have our matching tropical shirts, and matching Mickey logo shirts. As a surprise I even bought Golden Mickey pins and Golden Mickey ears to wear the night of the Golden Mickey show!

We tried to get BCV for either before or after our cruise, but they didn't have any studios available. I'm still tempted to get ourselves put on the waiting list, just in case someone cancels. We wanted to play at Stormalong Bay, but if we can't do it this time, no big deal.

We also have our matching Mickey logo shirts and matching tropical shirts for embarkation day. We didn't end up getting the group shirts because we couldn't get them small enough for the girls. So, my mom is making us matching shirts & dresses for the girls.

MarkRG

07-12-2005, 06:15 PM

OK, ask and thou shalt recieve!

Over the door shoe organizer.
http://monorailgreen.info/DIS/shoe.jpg

17 1/2 inches wide, 44 inches long. And came nowhere near the bottom or sides of the bathroom door aboard ship. Comes in really handy.

Ok back to button making. :)

chipscinderelly

07-12-2005, 06:22 PM

We tried to get BCV for either before or after our cruise, but they didn't have any studios available. I'm still tempted to get ourselves put on the waiting list, just in case someone cancels. We wanted to play at Stormalong Bay, but if we can't do it this time, no big deal.

Amy - you might want to call this week as I booked a BCV studio for Fri/Sat night after the cruise on Tuesday of this week. We already had Thursday booked and had to wait on the others due to our points being in holding.

Mark - thanks for the photo! Now I have a shopping list for the next time we hit Target/Walmart.

fireplug

07-12-2005, 06:39 PM

OK, ask and thou shalt recieve!

Over the door shoe organizer.
http://monorailgreen.info/DIS/shoe.jpg

44 inches wide, 130 inches long. And came nowhere near the bottom or sides of the bathroom door aboard ship. Comes in really handy.

Ok back to button making. :)

Mark you MAY want to recheck your measurements. That sounds like it is almost 4 feet wide and 11 feet long :rotfl:

Squid

alikat99

07-12-2005, 06:44 PM

Amy - you might want to call this week as I booked a BCV studio for Fri/Sat night after the cruise on Tuesday of this week. We already had Thursday booked and had to wait on the others due to our points being in holding.

Thanks, I'll call them in the morning.

MarkRG

07-12-2005, 06:50 PM

Mark you MAY want to recheck your measurements. That sounds like it is almost 4 feet wide and 11 feet long :rotfl:

Squid

Good catch. Mary was reading the wrong side of a tape measure, those are centimeters, translates in inches to approximately 17 1/2 wide, 51 long. I'll go fix the original post too.

Stitch#1

07-12-2005, 07:07 PM

WOW!!! I get home from work and can't believe how far behind I've gotten with the posts.

Our plan is to check out the Irish Pub after the party on Saturday. Can't pass up the free admission. Also, my DS10 enjoys the Adventurer's Club, so we will probably stop on in there as well.

We checked into the transportation options (WDW to port and back) and found it less expensive to rent a car for the whole trip and pay for parking.

Scott H

07-12-2005, 07:11 PM

Thanks guys for the congrats, I worked all day and Lynn is working tonight and I have a SCUBA class to teach yet tonight, and maybe mow the lawn. Maybe thaty is why we have been together for so long, nahhhhhh.

Now to catch up here.

Wow that is a big over the door hanger, better have a suite to use that guy :rotfl: :rotfl:

goofy4dvc

07-12-2005, 07:34 PM

alikat99

07-12-2005, 07:37 PM

Ok, mentioned O'hana to Chris and we have priority seating for Saturday night at 7:10pm. Then, on the MK calendar, it says that Wishes is at 10pm.

WDWLVR

07-12-2005, 07:50 PM

Such abuse I get! :guilty: Sorry about the inacurate readings on the tape measure. I could just say it was a test and you all passed! :)

WDWLVR

07-12-2005, 07:52 PM

Is the Irish Pub in PI or DTD? I know we will not want a BIG dinner Saturday night as we will be eating so much on the cruise. Do you know what kind of food the Irish Pub will serve?

Also, what is Night of Joy?

The Irish Pub is in Pleasure Island right near where the party is going to be. As for food it says they will be serving authenic Irish Flair with a modern twist. They are bringing one of the top chefs from Ireland over for it.

Night of Joy is a hard ticket event that I believe highlights some of the top Christian singers and groups.

cherylp3

07-12-2005, 08:09 PM

I must be one of the few of us thats not staying at WDW after the cruise.

-Cheryl

WDWLVR

07-12-2005, 08:10 PM

I must be one of the few of us thats not staying at WDW after the cruise.

-Cheryl

But that's because you can go whenever you want!

#1Mouse

07-12-2005, 08:14 PM

I must be one of the few of us thats not staying at WDW after the cruise.

-Cheryl

But Cheryl since you live near by that's like staying there all the time :banana:

#1Mouse

07-12-2005, 08:15 PM

Mary we must be posting at the same time...............now for our class in reading a tape measure :rotfl2:

WDWLVR

07-12-2005, 08:29 PM

Mary we must be posting at the same time...............now for our class in reading a tape measure :rotfl2:

You funny lady! I remember when you used to come to me for advice. :sad:

MarkRG

07-12-2005, 08:44 PM

Ok, the main batch of button production is done! I have completed 153 custom buttons, along with a bunch of blank spares.

This doesn't mean it's over, just all the ones I have confirmed info for as of this list (click here) (http://monorailgreen.info/member2005/list.html) are now made.

I will now check email and start off a folowup list of anyone who happens by as of this point.

I am NOW setting a ETCHED IN STONE cutoff date of August 12th. There will simply not be time to make any more buttons after that.

Following the picture, I will attach the button instructions for anyone who may still need them.

Here, have a look!
http://monorailgreen.info/member2005/buttons.jpg
Important instructions!! Please read thru carefully!

I have compiled a name list of the buttons I have information for.

I need everyone to proofread theirs and make sure I have it right.

If you have a 'Don't have' in the Member column that's because I don't have that information from you. It is optional, I will simply not add it to buttons that I don't have it.

If you want to add it or see anything that needs correcting, email me at member2005@monorailgreen.info.

If you don't see your name on this list at all , you need to send the following info to the above email address:

Your Dis Name and real name (only 1st name goes on button)
Names of anyone else going you want buttons for
Your cabin # (required)
When you joined DVC and where you own (optional)
Will you be attending the night before the cruise DVC event at Pleasure Island(click for info)? (http://monorailgreen.info/member2005/email/email4.htm)
This list is closed, but for reference to see if I have yours already: Member Cruise Button List (http://monorailgreen.info/member2005/list.html)

It is also linked from the webpage.

Thanks for looking, as you are the final check on what I make for you. http://disboards.com/images/smilies/smiler.gif

Tiger Lily 03

07-12-2005, 08:51 PM

I see my button! :teeth: :banana: :banana: Mark, those look sooo wonderful! Thank you so much for investing your time for this.

MarkRG

07-12-2005, 09:04 PM

You're welcome. I'll tell a little story. For the last Member event, we had a Dis Meet there too. It turned out that two families of Disers discovered they lived around a mile apart and never knew it! And that's what the meet and buttons are all about. Giving everyone a chance to meet.

toddp3

07-12-2005, 09:10 PM

But Cheryl since you live near by that's like staying there all the time :banana:

It's really nice to have WDW as a dinner location choice every night if you want it :cool1:

WDWLVR

07-12-2005, 09:13 PM

It's really nice to have WDW as a dinner location choice every night if you want it :cool1:

And the fact that you can go over and do an in park quest for VMK.

alikat99

07-12-2005, 09:23 PM

It's really nice to have WDW as a dinner location choice every night if you want it :cool1:

We've even gone over just for dinner before, and we're 1.5 hrs away.

WDWLVR

07-12-2005, 09:43 PM

That's pretty sweet to be that close that you can do that!

Stitch#1

07-12-2005, 10:05 PM

Wow! Go to work and run a few errands and the postings grow by about 6 pages!!!!

Amy & Diana Lyn - Save a frosty mug for me because I'll be joining you! Konk Kooler here I come! :rotfl:

I can't wait to meet everyone at Pleasure Island! I think I hear some Bangers & Mash calling my name from the Irish Pub! :banana:

We will probably hang out a bit at PI and DTD. My son LOVES the Lego store and Once Apon a Toy. :cloud9:

Stacy

WDWLVR

07-12-2005, 10:07 PM

Stacey have you been to the Lego store since they redid it? i was just in it and it is amazing. Especially the wall where you can pick up just about any Lego piece!

Stitch#1

07-12-2005, 10:18 PM

We haven't been in the store since last August. They did have a small section then that you can fill different siza containers with any brick you wanted.
My son would buy the store if he could.

Bompy213

07-12-2005, 10:24 PM

I'm so glad we're sharing our pre and post cruise plans. I don't know what I'm more excited about. DBF and I will be at the Beach Club (concierge level) Friday & Saturday nights. Back in October when I booked this I was able to get the cast member rate cause CP hadn't bought TDS yet. We were told any reservations made prior to the sale of the stores would still be valid for a disc. Soooooo I splurged and booked concierge. I've stayed on that level there before, but w/ my parents and sister when I was MUCH younger. It's been a while since my DBF and I have gone just the two of us (we usually travel w/ large groups of friends or family) so we're catching up on the "couples" stuff. We're also celebrating the completion of our masters degrees - I know I've mentioned this but I'm BEAMING about it - 3 weeks to go :bounce:

Anyway, here's our plans...
Friday - Dinner w/ my aunt and her friends at Flying Fish (we'll have one day coincide. she's a DVC member and joined me for MH, but as a teacher in NJ the first week of school conflicted w/ this MC. she's very sad :guilty: ) Hopefully we'll stop at Jellyrolls too.

Saturday - Exclusive Concierge Guest Safari, PI Party (just for a bit), Dinner at V&A

After cruise...
2 nights concierge at RPH at Universal
Thursday - Cape Canaveral & Lunch w/ and astronaut
Friday - Universal and or IOA

TENNDVC

07-12-2005, 10:26 PM

Mark, WOW what a great job on all those buttons. We are looking forward to meeting everyone at PI. We have been in Idaho on vacation and it was great catching up on all the posts and excitement.

Bompy213

07-12-2005, 10:42 PM

I'm anticipating the opening of this place. I plan on going there for my 25th B-day 3/17/06 (which is Saint Patty's Day!) I'll be at BCV for the week of my birthday and a bunch of my friends & family are joining me at the end of the week. I'd like reviews so I know what the atmosphere is like and if the place is right for a large group. This past year I spent 3/17 at Rose & Crown and I enjoyed it very much :goodvibes

Bompy213

07-12-2005, 10:46 PM

Oh yeah Mark, the buttons look great (my info is correct!)....

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:cool1:

alikat99

07-12-2005, 10:52 PM

Saturday - Exclusive Concierge Guest Safari, PI Party (just for a bit), Dinner at V&A

Wow, how romantic, dinner at V&A. DH and I haven't splurged on that yet. I'm sure that we will someday, but probably when the girls are old enough to either stay at home with grandma or they can go to the kids clubs at WDW.

cgcw

07-12-2005, 10:57 PM

The button look great.

I remember the thrill of receiving my first one at Member Homecoming. I have it tucked away with the rest of my special things for WDW. I plan on wearing it on the flight down and to the PI event. :teeth:

Bompy213 -- Congratulations on the master degrees. :cheer2: That's quite an accomplishment.

cherylp3

07-12-2005, 11:21 PM

Actually VMK quests have a 30 day limit ( same as Millionaire)

We haven't done our tour yet.

Cheryl

#1Mouse

07-12-2005, 11:32 PM

You funny lady! I remember when you used to come to me for advice. :sad:
Oh I will still come to you for advice..............just not measurement advice :teeth: Hey, I bought John one of those tape measures that you push the button and it extends out................no more needing me to hold the one end of the tape - which by the way he never lets me do the measurement readings, he sure is a fast learner :rotfl:

Amy if we were 1 1/2 hours away we would go over all the time too! I'm so jealous of you guys - but one day (not as soon as I would like) we will be able to say we live near by.

Mark the buttons look great, you did spell my name right didn't you????

Bompy213 - your plans sound great, concierge level and V&A's! Congratulations on the Masters Degrees - what an accomplishment! We are putting 3 of our kids through college and I know how hard they work (well at least they tell me that they work hard :scratchin)

Oh I hear a Konk Kooler calling my name. On the last Member Cruise as I was sitting in a lounge chair, overlooking the beautiful sea, sipping on my Konk Kooler, I thought "It doesn't get much better than this". I am looking forward to my next Kooler.

toddp3

07-13-2005, 01:26 AM

And the fact that you can go over and do an in park quest for VMK.

The quests were somewhat fun to. We technically got 1 question wrong out of the three sets, but only because its a trick question, and poorly worded.

But yes I've got my VMK swag :goodvibes

toddp3

07-13-2005, 01:28 AM

Stacey have you been to the Lego store since they redid it? i was just in it and it is amazing. Especially the wall where you can pick up just about any Lego piece!

I liked the lego dioramas of the various theme park locations/cities they're in that are outside the shop. Those are very well done.

Oh yeah, there's also thos magnifier that moves around on the wall behind the cashiers that shows magnifications of variously styled lego-men.

WDWLVR

07-13-2005, 07:43 AM

I liked the lego dioramas of the various theme park locations/cities they're in that are outside the shop. Those are very well done.

Oh yeah, there's also thos magnifier that moves around on the wall behind the cashiers that shows magnifications of variously styled lego-men.

Todd - those are really cool. Will have to take closer look before the party.

alikat99

07-13-2005, 08:00 AM

Surprisingly, we have not been to the Lego store since it was remodeled. We'll have to stop by there. Our plan on the Saturday before the cruise is to just relax. We're not heading to the parks at all. I think that we'll hang out by the pool, have a relaxing lunch and try to get the girls to take a nap.

WDWLVR

07-13-2005, 08:05 AM

alikat99

07-13-2005, 08:44 AM

Amy - the Lego store is real close to where we'll be meeting between 3-4 pm so after the girls naps you could head on over and check out the store before meeting up. One back wall is all full of bins and you can buy the pieces by the pound. Very cool store.

Edited to add - of course the pieces are really small so don't know if your girls (especially Madison) would be into them yet.

Thanks Mary - we'll probably try to go to DTD on Saturday too and check out the Lego store. Right now, they are both still into the Lego Duplo blocks, since they are a bit bigger. But, I'm sure that they would love to check it all out.

WDWLVR

07-13-2005, 08:47 AM

I'm sure they will love seeing everything made from Lego's outside the building. The serpant in the lake, the family walking a group of dogs - all made out of Lego's!

WDWLVR

07-13-2005, 08:52 AM

Here's our rough plan for before and after the cruise.

We'll get into Boardwalk Friday night after driving down Thursday/Friday.

Saturday our plans call for meeting up with a friend from our December '04 cruise to ride Soarin'. Sometime that day we have to meet up with someone from our May '06 cruise to pick up the cruise mascot. Then we'll head over to Downtown Disney to set up by 3pm. After the party we are looking at doing the Irish Pub and then I'm sure we'll call it an early night.

Sunday we plan on driving over to Mary Queen of the Universe for Mass, maybe stopping for breakfast, and then driving over to the port.

Thursday we'll drive back from the port and check back into Boardwalk. Epcot will most likely be our park of choice and we are having dinner with friends on that night in Japan.

Friday we are totally open. Not sure what we will do.

Early Saturday morning we head out for the road trip back home.

Diana Lyn

07-13-2005, 09:05 AM

...and try to get the girls to take a nap.

My goal for the entire trip is to get the girls to take ONE nap!! Like a real nap, not just passing out in the stroller from utter exhaustion because mom is a park commando!

Our plan is for Friday, we get in at 10am so we are going to head over to MGM to see Bear and JoJo. I'll be the mom sobbing with joy the entire time.

Saturday we are going to do AK. It's a quick park and that way we can make it over to DTD for the Bon Voyage Party after....dare I say....naps!

We are pretty much up in the air for Thursday/Friday/Saturday after the cruise. Our flight doesn't leave until 6:45pm so that gives us almost all of Saturday to play. We'll probably spend most of our time at MK, because I need to do those VMK quests and Julia needs her 1st haircut!

alikat99

07-13-2005, 09:13 AM

My goal for the entire trip is to get the girls to take ONE nap!! Like a real nap, not just passing out in the stroller from utter exhaustion because mom is a park commando!

Our plan is for Friday, we get in at 10am so we are going to head over to MGM to see Bear and JoJo. I'll be the mom sobbing with joy the entire time.

Saturday we are going to do AK. It's a quick park and that way we can make it over to DTD for the Bon Voyage Party after....dare I say....naps!

We are pretty much up in the air for Thursday/Friday/Saturday after the cruise. Our flight doesn't leave until 6:45pm so that gives us almost all of Saturday to play. We'll probably spend most of our time at MK, because I need to do those VMK quests and Julia needs her 1st haircut!

You and I are so much alike, Diana. I would love for them to get a good nap, but I know that it probably won't happen. We'll see.

Also, Madison needs her first haircut too. Right now, she has the Pebbles ponytail on top of her head to keep her hair out of her eyes. I just haven't had the chance to take her to MK to get it cut yet.

cgcw

07-13-2005, 09:23 AM

My goal for the entire trip is to get the girls to take ONE nap!! Like a real nap, not just passing out in the stroller from utter exhaustion because mom is a park commando!

This is don't get.

Little kids fight to take a nap. When they get to be teenagers (or pre-teens in our case), we can't get them to wake up in the AM. When we get to be our age, we'd love to take a nap everyday.

It's such a vicious cycle. :rotfl2:

I guess it's time for us to really finalize our plans. Right now, most of our focus is getting ready for Disney's Hilton Head Island the end of next week. :teeth: Our most favorite family vacation spot.

We need to work on our September plans. And, October plans. :teeth: Cameron & I are returning to WDW in early October. We've never done back to back trips before so it should be fun. That will also be our first mom-son trip ever. We are going to have a blast but I'm starting to feel bad for Walker who will be left behind - going camping for a long weekend with Gary :( . It's just my mommy-guilt kicking in. :guilty:

iluvdisney

07-13-2005, 09:25 AM

Wow - these pages took some of my driving time to read - I'm sure I'll have lots of catching up to do in a few days - it's driving time again. :moped:

Hope to be in chat this weekend Mary - at least one of them :wave2:

alikat99

07-13-2005, 09:26 AM

This is don't get.

Little kids fight to take a nap. When they get to be teenagers (or pre-teens in our case), we can't get them to wake up in the AM. When we get to be our age, we'd love to take a nap everyday.

It's such a vicious cycle. :rotfl2:

I totally know what you mean. I would love to take a nap every day. Heck, I live for those days that I actually can take a little nap. And, when I do, I always feel guilty that I really should be doing something else. Oh well!! So the nap fight goes on!!!

WDWLVR

07-13-2005, 09:26 AM

alikat99

07-13-2005, 10:35 AM

Well, I called member services about a studio at BCV for Saturday before the cruise, but no luck. I'm on the waiting list, but I'm not hopeful since it's only a couple months away. No big deal though, we have ressies at BWV.

chrissybear

07-13-2005, 10:45 AM

I got very excited this morning when I went to the post office, I got mail from DCL. It was only the info on excursions and a card to fill out for names. Which is old news, so it was a tad less exciting. My big dilema is what name to put for my DD. Her given name is Dakota, but we have been calling her Kody since she was born. Just this year, I found out that some of her friends call her Dakota and others call her Kody. I asked her what she wanted me to call her, she said it didn't matter. She still doesn't know about the cruise, I'll have to ask her in a tactful way how she wants to be introduced to new people, I just wish I knew what was being personalized. Though I do love surprises.

bonzie1

07-13-2005, 11:15 AM

My big dilema is what name to put for my DD. Her given name is Dakota, but we have been calling her Kody since she was born. Just this year, I found out that some of her friends call her Dakota and others call her Kody. I asked her what she wanted me to call her, she said it didn't matter. She still doesn't know about the cruise, I'll have to ask her in a tactful way how she wants to be introduced to new people, I just wish I knew what was being personalized. Though I do love surprises.

Surprises are a LOT of FUN!!! :goodvibes

When we were asked to provide names for last years DVC Member Homecoming, we spent all kinds of time wondering what kind of personalized "gift" we would receive. As it turned out, DVC was very overwhelmed with pulling everything together for the event, and never did get to use the names for anything... ;)

I am hoping, along with you that this time, the name information will be used, and, I'm trying VERY HARD, to just go with the flow and let the surprises just happen! :goodvibes

If this cruise is like the Member cruise in 2003, we will be in for a WONDERFUL time. They really rolled out the red carpet and treated us like royalty! :wizard:

I can't believe how quickly this is coming down... :hourglass

alikat99

07-13-2005, 11:28 AM

Since this is our first member event, I have no expectations, except to have fun. I've read reviews of the last member cruise on Mark & Mary's website, but I can't wait to experience the whole thing. We've been so excited since this first was announced, and I was amazed when I got in to book so quickly. We even ended up snagging a SPH room. So, in 7 1/2 short weeks, we'll all be sailing away, and I can't wait!!!

WDWLVR

07-13-2005, 11:46 AM

Amy, we didn't know what to expect when we booked the first Member Cruise. We had already cruised DCL and had put up with a lot of negative talk on the DVC board about how stupid we were for booking a cruise more expensive than a regular 4 day cruise.

It didn't take long toknow that we were in for something special. Coming up the escalator we saw the Welcome Home signs. Then it was getting special Member Homecoming KTTW cards. Our check in materials were also special for this cruise and we also got the Member Challenge which was a way for everyone in line to start talking to each other.

Boarding the ship we were welcomed home again. Not welcome aboard - welcome home! Up to the buffet and the watermelons say welcome home. Got to the room and the tv had welcome home on it. Oh yes this was going to be special.

Of course what made it extra special were the DIS'ers. We had half as many DIS'ers on that cruise but it was fun! Sailaway came and we took over the ship. They hoisted a DVC flag! Then we were off and sailing away on our magical voyage!

To me that would have been special enough but was DVC finished - no way! First there were the gifts...the paper hand for sailaway, the mesh bag for shopping in Nassau, the t-shirts, the tea pot. It was like Christmas coming to our room every night.

There were also the guests. Getting to hear a concert by Andrea McArdle was nice. My favorite, however, was taking the ship tour with one of the Imagineers who helped design the rooms. Awesome!

Most of all it was the feeling that it was a giant reunion. You had something in common with everyone. It was a DVC Block Party that went on for 4 days.

I don't know what surprises they may have in store for us this time, but I know that it is going to be awesome!

Scott H

07-13-2005, 11:58 AM

Safey note to Mary (Iluvdisney) :

Driving and reading DIS posts is not advised, worse than cell phones..... :goodvibes :rotfl: :rotfl:

Drive safely

alikat99

07-13-2005, 12:20 PM

Thanks Mary! We cruised DCL once before, so I know that the cruise part of it will be awesome. And, I know that I'm going to have a good time, because of the DISers that I've already met on this board. I feel like I already know some of you, and I've never met ANY of you. Plus, this is DVC, and it was popular the first time, so it has to be even more exciting the second time.

This really is going to be a LOT of fun!!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

Malone

07-13-2005, 12:40 PM

Surprises are a LOT of FUN!!! :goodvibes

... and, I'm trying VERY HARD, to just go with the flow and let the surprises just happen! :goodvibes

Me Too! I even thought I should stay away from this thread for a while, so I didn't get too inundated with information.....But, like a bad penny, I keep coming back and reading, laughing, reading, reading!! :rotfl:

I am trying very hard to not overplan either. It is killing me! Everyone in my family makes fun of me for overplanning and knowing too much about Disney (or traveling in general). But guess what? Any time anyone in my family goes on a trip, who do they call before hand to get the scoop? Me!!!

Diana Lyn

07-13-2005, 12:52 PM

WDWLVR

07-13-2005, 12:55 PM

Sure Mary, Tease us with the trip down memory lane! I was on the Member Cruise, but I didn't know anyone from the Dis. :sad1: Still, we had a great time and managed to meet some great people!

And that mesh bag they gave us for shopping in Nassau is the BEST gift I've ever got in my entire life. I use that everywhere I go. And every trip to WDW, without fail, every security guard complements me on how much easier their job would be if everyone carried a bag like that.

Sorry Diana - didn't mean to tease. You are right about the bag. We used it on our June trip and the guards said the same thing to us as well.

For this trip we got a great lime green zip bag as a gift. It is perfect for the buttons we'll be bringing. I'm sure I'll be bringing the blue mesh one as well for our visit to Key West!

Tiger Lily 03

07-13-2005, 01:02 PM

Mary, what a great story of our first Member's cruise. Yes, it was exactly as you said. It was our first ever cruise too and I know I have been spoiled. We haven't taken the opportunity to cruise since. So looking forward to another great story.

DH just emailed the name choices in last night. That's set. Still no door magnets, but not too worried about that.

Looking forward to everything. Oh, and I will be a DISgirl too. tee hee.

I'm wondering if the men like those frosty drinks, do the men get called DISgirls? (more adult beverages left for us gals if we can start up this one.)

chrissybear

07-13-2005, 01:04 PM

Since October, I have changed my plans for before and after the cruise at least a dozen times. Now I have made my reservations, and I am so excited. We are going to Universal for a few days before the cruise and I just booked BCV for the 2 days after. We were supposed to drive home after the cruise, but I kept saying as long as we are in FL we should do Disney. I know we will be back next year, but I couldn't wait that long. I am so excited :banana: :banana: :banana:

#1Mouse

07-13-2005, 01:56 PM

Thanks Mary for the trip down Memory Lane! The first Member Cruise was really neat, on top of that it was going to be my first ever cruise. I had no idea what to expect - but I enjoyed everything. I never expected to get hooked/addicted to cruising! The meeting at the Radisson the night before was pretty cool too.

The only plans we have for before the cruise will be the DIS meet/Bon Voyage Party and then Sunday morning we have reservations at Chef Mickey's with my sister and her family.

Hey Mary (iluvdisney) maybe Mark can hook your laptop up to your steering wheel and you can DIS while on your road trips! :moped:

WDWLVR

07-13-2005, 02:12 PM

On the shoe holder front. This was taken on our 10 day cruise. The shoe holder is on the left. This gives you some idea of how much space it takes. Which will be much better than my measurements were.

http://monorailgreen.info/DIS/shoeholder.jpg

WDWLVR

07-13-2005, 02:14 PM

Hey Mary (iluvdisney) maybe Mark can hook your laptop up to your steering wheel and you can DIS while on your road trips! :moped:

Gail - don't give him ideas or he'll try and do it for himself!

toddp3

07-13-2005, 02:51 PM

Gail - don't give him ideas or he'll try and do it for himself!

Worse, he may set things up so you can steer the car with the controls from Worlds of Warcraft ;)

cgcw

07-13-2005, 03:38 PM

Here's my question for today. :flower:

What do you do to prevent sea sickness. I was reading a thread over on the CB and someone posted that if you take dramamine not to drink. :earseek: That would definately blow any thoughts of a DISgirl party for me.

My DS5 is very prone to car sickness. DH is prone to migrains and I would hate for something like that to ruin our days. I've read that a lot of people start taking something a day before and just continue every day they cruise.

Or, are patches better?

I would like to prevent any type of motion sickness all together for all of us. :scared:

Thanks.

John VN

07-13-2005, 03:48 PM

alikat99

07-13-2005, 03:49 PM

I'm sorry but I can't help you with the seasickness. We never had an seasickness issues. My DD (who was 2 at the time) normally had car sickness, but she had no problems with sea sickness. Now, at the time, I was only 12 weeks pregnant and I did have a little bit of queasiness on the first night before dinner. But, I didn't know whether it was the ship or the pregnancy. I asked for a dinner roll quickly, and I felt fine. So, that was our only incidence of sickness.

cherylp3

07-13-2005, 03:50 PM

Bonine worked well. Although I did buy the wrist magnets as a backup.

I also started the bonine the day before and stopped the day after.

The wrist bands are called
Wristbands For The Traveler, by Travel - Eze

WDWLVR

07-13-2005, 04:00 PM

We've never had any trouble with sea sickness but I've heard good things about Bonine.

BTW - if you forget to pack something or if you run out there are free seasick pills available at the medical center on deck 1.

WDWLVR

07-13-2005, 04:01 PM

Just a quick note regarding the Shuttle cancellation today, there will be a news conference at 4:30PM and wouldn't it be cool if they said that the next chance for launching would be Sept. 4th. Now that would give us a Fantasmic view.

John

John is that the next available window or wishful thinking?

It would bring it full circle for us as the tragedy happened the day before the last Member Cruise.

#1Mouse

07-13-2005, 04:03 PM

I've heard people comment that the Dramamine makes you sleepy. We carry the Bonine with us, but in 4 cruises we have never had to use it - we are not prone to motion sickness, so I'm sure this isn't a big help.

My sister (when younger use to carry a coffee can in the car on our trips) does take something (probably Bonine) on the cruises. I believe she told me she takes one before the ship starts to sail. Hey Scrappy if you're out there let us know what you take and how often.

Since we are picking on Mary about the measurements I might add that the picture of the shoe holder is on your "other" right :confused3 Nice rose petals - was that part of the REAS package? Pretty Neat!

alikat99

07-13-2005, 04:06 PM

I haven't been watching TV, so I didn't know the shuttle launch was cancelled. But, had I not just seen on TV that it was because of a faulty part, I would have thought the weather. It is raining like crazy here on the west coast of FL.

WDWLVR

07-13-2005, 04:07 PM

John VN

07-13-2005, 04:11 PM

WISHFUL THINKING.

Next window is tomorrow but might not be able to fix the problem.

If it were to go up on Sat. 3rd. we are supposed to be at KSC with the DGSs but I bet we couldn't get on property. Would then just have to watch from the hotel we will be staying at that evening.

It would make it a full circle, kind of eerie.

John

#1Mouse

07-13-2005, 04:11 PM

Since John isn't home, I have to have someone to pick on - and who better than my good friend Mary! :smooth:

Amy it's nice to see that here in Michigan we are finally having nicer weather than Florida! I'd still rather be in Florida while it's raining than here!

#1Mouse

07-13-2005, 04:15 PM

John is your hotel close to KSC? That would be cool to see the launch!

Is it able to be seen from farther distances? Obviously not the exact moment of launch, but as it is up in the sky.

cherylp3

07-13-2005, 04:16 PM

Hey its not raining here!!

I found a great article at
http://www.thetravelinsider.info/2005/seasicknesscures.htm

Also one thing I definitely recommend is peppermint. It does seem to work well.

Cheryl

John VN

07-13-2005, 04:22 PM

John is your hotel close to KSC? That would be cool to see the launch!

Is it able to be seen from farther distances? Obviously not the exact moment of launch, but as it is up in the sky.

We have an ocean view in Cocoa Beach maybe 15 miles away. We watch it from our back or front yard here on the west coast just south of Sarasota. Our DD was to be on a private boat today about as close as you can get to the launch.

John

cgcw

07-13-2005, 04:23 PM

I found a great article at
http://www.thetravelinsider.info/2005/seasicknesscures.htm

Thanks, Cheryl. I'll check that out. :cool1:

alikat99

07-13-2005, 04:35 PM

On a clear day, we can see the launch from St. Petersburg, on the other coast. My favorite is night launches. Someday, we're going to head over there for a launch.

alikat99

07-13-2005, 04:37 PM

Ughhhh!! The rain is not stopping here. My pool has flooded and when that happens, if the pump and pool drain don't drain the water fast enough, it starts to go into my family room. This has only happened twice in 7 years, but I hate it when it gets close. Please, please, please, let the rain stop!!!

#1Mouse

07-13-2005, 04:50 PM

That's pretty cool - I didn't realize you would be able to see it on the west coast of Florida!

Ok, everyone to Amy's house and bring some buckets!

cgcw

07-13-2005, 04:53 PM

Ok, everyone to Amy's house and bring some buckets!

Here, Amy, does this help. :boat:

I hope the rain stops quickly. :goodvibes

Diana Lyn

07-13-2005, 04:58 PM

Going back to seasickness.....on my honeymoon, my first cruise ever, I got VERY seasick. Seasick to the point where people kept coming up to me asking if I was ok. We had an veranda cabin that cruise. I got up in the morning on the first day, saw the ocean whizing by and well, it didn't get better from there. My solution was to go on another cruise! ....this time 12 weeks pregnant, so I didn't want to take all the meds, I tried those bracelet things and they were wonderful. On top of not getting seasick, I didn't have that pregnancy sick either!

And for the record, I'm an inside stateroom girl now! I happy give the outside views to those of you who like to lie in bed and watch the world go by!

Amy--I'd be happy to bring some buckets! Our pool overflowed a couple of weeks ago in a whole week of rain. Luckily, it overflowed into our sunporch and not the family room. Good Luck.

WDWLVR

07-13-2005, 05:05 PM

Did you guys see this.

SOLD OUT 9-4 to 9-8 Members Only CRUISE (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=861139)

Diana Lyn

07-13-2005, 05:10 PM

Did you guys see this.

SOLD OUT 9-4 to 9-8 Members Only CRUISE (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=861139)

WOW....that's interesting. What's funny is that he says the cruise is to OLD Key West! :rotfl:

WDWLVR

07-13-2005, 05:12 PM

WOW....that's interesting. What's funny is that he says the cruise is to OLD Key West! :rotfl:

Maybe what they really have is a cruise from Downtown Disney.

#1Mouse

07-13-2005, 05:27 PM

Maybe what they really have is a cruise from Downtown Disney.

Oh, I've been on that cruise before - it had another stop in Saratoga.

Seriously, can you transfer your cruise reservations like that?

alikat99

07-13-2005, 05:27 PM

Ok, update on the rain! It finally stopped!! At one point, it was only about 1/4 inch away from my back door. Our pump is finally catching up and the water is emptying out, thankfully!!!

Thanks for the buckets, guys!!

tiggerhappy

07-13-2005, 05:29 PM

Sorry it's been a while since our last post, but work has kept us hopping! I've just spent the last couple of hours catching up on reading (almost 20 pages) posts--- you guys have been busy!

Our plans have us arriving on Sat., checking in at BWV before heading over to the pre-cruise festivities with you guys at DTD. We have opted to use the ME service (trial run for our cruise with DH's family in November) for arrival/departure, and probably use the DCL transfers to the port and back to BWV for a couple of days after.

So, we have our rooms (land and sea), flights (Sat./Sat.), buttons (thanks, Mark--- they look fabulous), shirts (thanks to Kay and everyone), party plans, spa/excursion ressies and priority seating ressies (Spoodles before/after the cruise and LeCellier after the cruise one night). I think we're pretty well set.

We're really looking forward to meeting everyone! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Scott H

07-13-2005, 05:43 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by WDWLVR
Maybe what they really have is a cruise from Downtown Disney.

Oh, I've been on that cruise before - it had another stop in Saratoga.

Seriously, can you transfer your cruise reservations like that?

I knew it all along, these cruises really do not go anywhere as it is all done on a giant sound stage. :rotfl: :rotfl:

Serious note :rolleyes1 about sea sickness, ginger also works and there is an electronic wristband, sorry the name escapes me right now, but they have been reported to relieve sea sickness suptens even after the onset. OK, did a little research for my doc's web site www.aeromedix.com. go there to find info on Reliefband. I personally know a couple of folks that have serious issues with motion sickness and they swear by these guys.

MarkRG

07-13-2005, 06:07 PM

scrappy910

07-13-2005, 06:47 PM

I have been on 2 disney cruises and 1 RCCL cruise (it was my sisters - #1 Mouse fault). I am very prone to motion sickness, and as Gail mentioned use to travel with a coffee can when we would travel from Michigan to SC every year.(those mountains would get me everytime) I can not read while riding or flying. Sure makes for some long trips. While cruising I have taken the Bonine. I only take it when the seas get rough and the boat sways. I still have my original box (which has probably now expired) since I only had to use them a couple of times. The Bonine was great because I did not get sleepy from taking it. (note to self check expiration date on Bonine and see if I need more before repo cruise). The first time we cruised we followed a hurricane so needless to say the ship did do some rockin but still I only took a couple the whole time. Usually in the evening around dinner time was when I had the most problems.

You guys are going to have a great time on the cruise. Hope to meet up with the group at Pleasure Island.

Carol :flower:

Tiger Lily 03

07-13-2005, 07:30 PM

Tiggerhappy, Pam, you're all set if you have your door magnet. Don't want to forget that. ;)

Mark, I'm with you on the motion sickness thing. Although not often, I will get that feeling even if some of the videos at EPCOT. I need to keep my eyes focused on the horizon and I manage ok then. Other times I am fine. Go figure.
:confused3
Sitting back and probably going to let my magnet go for the last possible minute. I don't want to take the time to play that just yet.

Otherwise, I'm ready!

WDWLVR

07-13-2005, 08:25 PM

Oh, I've been on that cruise before - it had another stop in Saratoga.

Seriously, can you transfer your cruise reservations like that?

Gail - good point. I'm not sure. I would think if anything they would have to pay the $75 rebooking fee. Doesn't seem fair to those people on the waiting list. Unless, of course, they've all been taken care of. Wonder if the person will get any takers.

Doesn't seem to be a regular DISer - only posts so far have been about renting points. Wonder if they don't get a buyer if they will come find us.

chipscinderelly

07-13-2005, 08:28 PM

Personally I don't like that someone has decided to SELL their member cruise location when they won't be out any money (except possibly $75) and there is a waiting list.

HookdonWDW

07-13-2005, 09:02 PM

I'm wondering how much they've investigated the entire process. First, as has been mentioned, the cruise to Old Key West doesn't have staterooms. :rotfl2: and then they state that they have a ressie for 3 and can increase it to 4.

We know that isn't true. The ship is sold out, and they are being VERY tight about adding people on to the cruise ship. Plus, I wonder if they've realized that there will be an additional fee if they are adding adults instead of a child for #3, and a charge for #4.

I think they would be better off cancelling, using/selling the points that are in hold status to someone else, and gifting the person at the top of the waitlist... oh well... :confused3

tiggerhappy

07-13-2005, 09:23 PM

I don't think door magnets are one of my strengths, Tiger Lily. DH thinks that I already have done more than enough "event planner" things for our trip. ;) But I do have to say that all of you have been very creative with your designs--- is there going to be a competition/prize?

Key West plans---- because we're going to be there on Labor Day, are there going to be any special activities that Key West will be doing? Fireworks?? I don't think we're going to do any organized activities, other than watch people pass by one of the many bars that DH and I plan to visit. We love to watch crowds.... just not be stuck in them.

cgcw

07-13-2005, 09:39 PM

I don't think we're going to do any organized activities, other than watch people pass by one of the many bars that DH and I plan to visit. We love to watch crowds.... just not be stuck in them.

I like to crowd watch too. I find it very relaxing. :cool1:

Am I reading correctly that most people do not take preventative measures against sea sickness and just deal with it if/when it happens?

Years ago, my MIL who is tough as iron, went on a cruise and was sick every single day. I'm sure being as stubborn as MIL is, she refused to take anything to calm her stomach down. I certainly want to avoid any problems.

WDWLVR

07-13-2005, 09:43 PM

Cindy - how many years ago did you MIL cruise? The reason I'm asking is that I've been cruising since the mid-70's and things have really changed since then. For one thing the ships of today have large mid-ship stabilizers. They make for a very smooth ride.

In addition the route we are taking is not one that takes a long time. So I don't think the Captain will be pushing the Wonder to its limits. The last Member Cruise we did was smooth as glass because we went so slow.

Now does that mean I don't think you should be thinking about it or not be prepared? Of course not. However at the same time I wouldn't worry too much.

WDWLVR

07-13-2005, 09:46 PM

Dis Meet Sign!

Took some looking around for it (I had put it in a very safe place and then forgot where that was) I found the sign for the Dis Meet. This will help you find us both Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.

http://monorailgreen.info/DIS/banner.jpg

cgcw

07-13-2005, 09:49 PM

dvcChrisVWL

07-13-2005, 10:31 PM

I would also throw out some opinoins on seasickness.

Don't take other forms of motion sickness as for granted seasickness will happen. I do get very motion sick on 'virtual' rides like Body Wars, and coasters with loops, like Rock N Roller. I also will get carsick if I'm reading. That don't happen too much since I'm usually the one driving.

But I dont even get a teeny bit seasick on the cruise ships. The motion isn't the same and may or may not affect you.
WOW! And I thought I was just lucky! I, too, get sick reading in a car, vowed to *never* ride Body Wars ever again (well, I could stand vomiting for a million dollars), and atthe end of Mission Space when they announced that we landed on Mars, I was about to yell to let me out if we had to "go back to Earth"! I was [ickky tummy - i can't spell nawshis] for half an hour later. My wife mentioned that it was the same feeling she had while pregant - I asked her why she agrees to have a 2nd kid?!?!?!

I did get a little sick (almost vomited) on a fishing trip with my DBIL, but the boat was tossing a bit. Amy's brother yakked - he downed a McD's sausage biscuit (or 2) before we got on board in the morning. He only kept them down less than an hour.

But I had absolutely NO problems on a 7 day Magic cruise Oct 2003. I did walk a little funny for a couple of days *after* the cruise. Walking in a straight line down an office hallway felt funny - like I was walking hard. heh heh In a meeting I could sit really still, gaze off, and feel the slight motion of the boat. Then they would disturb me by asking some work-related question! :rolleyes:

If they have free meds on board and you are not sure if you would ever get sick, maybe you don't have to worry about it until it happens...

kritter

07-13-2005, 10:36 PM

If you are not on a member cruise do the regular 7 night cruises do anything a cocktail party,e tc,. for DVC members on board jsut wondering..

MarkRG

07-13-2005, 10:42 PM

Mary, I don't really remember but I know it was since Gary & I have been married (16 yearsago :cool1: ). I'm not exactly sure what cruise line they were on. I think it was probably a 7 day cruise and do remember they went through the Panama Canal.

I'm not so worried about Cameron -- he's tough as nails. It's Walker who sometimes will get carsick when we least expect it. Sometimes on a drive as short as 5 minutes and he'll start complaining. A lot of the times it happens when he's watching a DVD in the car or after playing a computer game and then getting into the car.

While it's on my mind, I will call the pediatricians office tomorrow and see what they have to say.

If they went thru the Canal, they had to be really moving to get there and back, it's not exactly close by. I can guarantee we won't be making speeds like that at all.

And that is the right thing, talk to your pediatrician. And I'd say get something as a precaution, but don't go dosing unless you really need it.

And Chris said right above, they do have free one doses of one of the two major seasickness meds in a box at the entry to the medcial center.

zoecaley

07-13-2005, 11:26 PM

My two cents on the whole seasickness thing. Before I had a lot of surgeries and medications galore, I could handle just about anything. Now, not so much! Our first cruise, I got Transderm-Scop which is a little patch you wear behind your ear for about 3 days. You get a whole bunch of them with a prescription and they last for several years - so have only had to refill once since getting the first box in 1998. The thing I like about them is that you're not all groggy and sleeping away your vacation. You could feel the motion on the ocean, but it didn't affect the appetite (let's face it, good eats are a big draw for cruises!) or anything. You'll need to see a doctor first, but I recommend it - not sure about how good it would be for younger cruisers.

Kristi

WDWLVR

07-14-2005, 07:08 AM

If you are not on a member cruise do the regular 7 night cruises do anything a cocktail party,e tc,. for DVC members on board jsut wondering..

On the 7 day cruises there is a member meeting. Usually held on a sea day morning. There is coffee and pasteries. Everyone usually gets a hat and they have drawings for other prizes like beach towels, bags, etc.

DVC does not usually do anything on the 3 or 4 day cruises.

alikat99

07-14-2005, 07:47 AM

Good morning everyone!! The rain stopped last night, but they are saying that we'll have the same storms this afternoon too. :umbrella: I guess that we are finally in the regular FL summer pattern of afternoon thunderstorms.

I have LOTS to get done today around the house, so I probably won't be online much. (This is torture for me!!) But, I have a question, when is everyone arriving at the port? Even though we have our ressies made for Palo and the spa, I think that we're going to get up early (we do that anyway with the girls) and have some breakfast. Then, we'll head over to the port. I want to get there as early as possible. Does the port still open at around 10:30am?

WDWLVR

07-14-2005, 07:50 AM

I just have to tell everyone that I'm getting more excited as we get closer and closer to the cruise. Having experienced the first Member Cruise and Member Homecoming I know DVC does things First Class. Using those as a starting point and with more time to plan than for those events I just know that DVC is going to blow us away this time! :thewave: :thewave: :thewave:

WDWLVR

07-14-2005, 07:53 AM

#1Mouse

07-14-2005, 07:53 AM

cgcw

07-14-2005, 07:54 AM

The rain stopped last night, but they are saying that we'll have the same storms this afternoon too. :umbrella: I guess that we are finally in the regular FL summer pattern of afternoon thunderstorms.

Gosh, we could use that rain up this way. Everything is so brown. Even though I water, I still can't soak it like a good rain does.

But, I have a question, when is everyone arriving at the port? Even though we have our ressies made for Palo and the spa, I think that we're going to get up early (we do that anyway with the girls) and have some breakfast. Then, we'll head over to the port. I want to get there as early as possible.

We'll be there early too. :wave2: We have decided to drive the rental car to the port and park it (along with everything we don't need for the cruise). I'm not exactly sure what time we'll be there, but I suspect it will be early. By nature, I'm always early whereever I go so I don't think it will be a problem.

I've read we can bring a carryon bag with our bathing suits in it so that if the kids decide they want to swim, they can. Other than that, I think we'll just get ourselves familiar with the ship.

WDWLVR

07-14-2005, 07:57 AM

When we booked the Member Cruise, I think I remember reading that the tips were included. Is this true? If so, do you think that they will still leave tip envelopes in the rooms in case you want to add an additional amount to the tip?
My guess is that yes they will leave envelopes with us and also leave vouchers for the pre-paid tip. Then we could add additional if we so wish. We'll be getting phone cards again as they always seem to go over well as an extra (not to replace the tip but as an extra little thank you).

Just a guess on my part.

cgcw

07-14-2005, 07:57 AM

When we booked the Member Cruise, I think I remember reading that the tips were included. Is this true? If so, do you think that they will still leave tip envelopes in the rooms in case you want to add an additional amount to the tip?

I can't answer your question, but I've read the the crew does enjoy the extras like Wal-Mart gift cards and phone cards. I know I planned on having some on hand in case we met up with someone who goes above and beyond.

I would personally feel awkward not tipping.

WDWLVR

07-14-2005, 07:59 AM

Cindy - packing a day bag with the kids swimsuits is a great idea. I've heard may people say that the best times their kids have had in the Mickey pool was on the first day when so few people were in it!

cgcw

07-14-2005, 08:02 AM

Mary, based on your experience, does the crew prefer the pre-paid phone cards over other extras (like Wal-Mart)?

#1Mouse

07-14-2005, 08:07 AM

If we were bringing small children with us, we would have their swimsuits available for swimming. Once they see the pool and the Mickey hand slide there's nothing else in the world that matters. Actually now that I think about it, since we never seem to find time to enjoy the pools during the cruise maybe that is a good time to get some pool time in.

cgcw

07-14-2005, 08:08 AM

alikat99

07-14-2005, 08:14 AM

Amy - yes I believe the port still opens at 10:30. We'll be looking at getting there early. For those of you driving over from WDW - anyone want to meet up for breakfast and then do a convoy over to the port? We'll be hitting church first but then are open.

Chris has some gift certificates for Perkins that someone from church gave him for doing some extra stuff. So, I think that we'll head over there between 8 - 8:30am. Then, we figure we'll head over after breakfast.

alikat99

07-14-2005, 08:16 AM

I've read we can bring a carryon bag with our bathing suits in it so that if the kids decide they want to swim, they can. Other than that, I think we'll just get ourselves familiar with the ship.

We plan on doing the same thing. I figure that since i don't have to do the ressie rush this time, we can eat lunch then go on over to the pool with the girls. I'm sure that Madison will love the Mickey ear and Emily will want to go down that Mickey slide. Does anyone know if they are really strict about the slide. Emily is tall enough, but she's not quite 4 yet. She won't be 4 until Oct 5th. If not, I'm sure that she'll have fun in the pool.

alikat99

07-14-2005, 08:18 AM

I've read somewhere that the crew really loves chocolate and other goodies, so I was thinking about making up a few goodie bags with some candy & maybe a small gift card.

bonzie1

07-14-2005, 08:37 AM

As far as tipping... I almost wish the point charge per person was less, and that tips weren't included in our cost... We do try to give extra if the service is good, but sometimes feel the pressure to always give more. This cruise will be no exception, especially since the gratuities have been prepaid. :goodvibes

WDWLVR

07-14-2005, 08:41 AM

Mary, based on your experience, does the crew prefer the pre-paid phone cards over other extras (like Wal-Mart)?

Cindy - we've only given phone cards and they have been well received. I do hear that they like WalMart cards too since WalMart is one of the places the crew bus goes when they dock in port.

Phone cards seem to be a hit with the international crew (think your servers and room steward) so they can call home. WalMart cards seem to be a hit with the American/Canadian crew (think the kids counselors) so they can buy music and toiletries.

WDWLVR

07-14-2005, 09:23 AM

I have heard that the staff especially loves it when the children do a thank you card in their own way. What I have heard many people do (and those of you who have cruised with children please chime in) is that they ask their child to pick the one or two people in the clubs who have helped them the most - then they give the gift card to the child to give to them,

cgcw

07-14-2005, 09:24 AM

Cindy - we've only given phone cards and they have been well received. I do hear that they like WalMart cards too since WalMart is one of the places the crew bus goes when they dock in port.

Phone cards seem to be a hit with the international crew (think your servers and room steward) so they can call home. WalMart cards seem to be a hit with the American/Canadian crew (think the kids counselors) so they can buy music and toiletries.

Thanks, Mary. I'll plan on both. :)

HookdonWDW

07-14-2005, 09:56 AM

What denominations of gift cards/minutes on phone cards are usually given? I think I'll get some of each also.

Scott H

07-14-2005, 10:01 AM

HookdonWDW

07-14-2005, 10:01 AM

Walker & I went shopping last night for cruise clothes for the "boys" in my family. Walker came home and wanted to start packing all of his "fancy" clothes. Cameron, on the other hand, vetoed most of the selections. :rolleyes: What we are going to do with him, I don't quite know. I think I'll casually mention to him that he will be the only one NOT dressed nicely and he'll feel really out of place. That should do it (but I bet he keeps tabs on anyone he sees whose dressed the way he'd rather be dressed. ;) ).

Anyway, DH was reading the proper attire guidelines on the DCL site. Will he feel out of place if he doesn't bring a jacket with for dinner?

Cindy,

Will Cameron go for the short sleeved button up over a t-shirt look? This was very popular with Sam and his buddies last year. They could wear whatever t-shirt they wanted underneath, button up the shirt and tuck it in when required, and then unbutton & untuck it later on so they could do their pre-teen rebellious thing ;).

Sam found out that one of his teachers HATED the button down shirts, and preferred the polos (his old school had a strict dress code, his new one has uniforms)... bad mistake. I thought it was strange when he dug out every button down he owned during the last month of school. :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

HookdonWDW

07-14-2005, 10:03 AM

Mary,

Do you know what the Mass schedule is at the Shrine? I'd really like to go to Mass on Saturday, but I know it'll clash with the PI Party.

Lisa

WDWLVR

07-14-2005, 10:56 AM

Mary,

Do you know what the Mass schedule is at the Shrine? I'd really like to go to Mass on Saturday, but I know it'll clash with the PI Party.

Lisa

Daily Mass at the Shrine
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. and 12:05 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
Regular Sunday Mass
7:30, 9:30, 11:30 and 6:00 p.m.

We plan on going to the 7:30 am one on Sunday.

seaulater

07-14-2005, 11:14 AM

I forgot about the tips being included. In the past we have just tipped and might just plan on getting some of the phone cards for an additional way of saying thanks.

As other have asked, what denominations and is there a special brand of calling card to get???

We got the 60 minute pre-paid phone cards at that $100 store I seem to visit every weekend!!!

Linda

(P.S.................that would be Sam's Club!!!)

dbond

07-14-2005, 11:18 AM

LOL! I like your Sam's Club better, mine is a $200 store!

alikat99

07-14-2005, 11:34 AM

I know what you mean. I can't ever seem to get out of Sam's without spending at least $200.

Scott H

07-14-2005, 12:59 PM

Oh No, a new name for Sam's Club, actually we were over $300 last visit, darn those printer cartridges for Lynn's scrapbooking efforts. Note: Walmart up .31 and over $50 per share.

bonzie1

07-14-2005, 01:07 PM

If Sams Club were nearby... we would be spending there too! :goodvibes

Right now, Walmart has become our 100-200 dollar store. The problem is that sometimes we go more than once a week! :rotfl2:

WDWLVR

07-14-2005, 01:36 PM

cgcw

07-14-2005, 02:10 PM

Important things to look for in a phone card:

It must be for international calling. Otherwise it won't do much of the crew very good.

Also the minutes listed on the front are for US minutes. The number for international is much lower than that.

Thanks. I wouldn't have known to look for that.

$100, $200, $300 --- do I hear $400 :laughing: I can just about spend that going into Sam's to buy only milk :faint: :scared: It's definately to our benefit for Gary to stop on his way home from work than for me to go by myself. DH is definately a list shopper, I'm the impulse shopper in our house.

The thing with Sam's Club is if you see it today, you HAVE to buy it today because it won't be there next time. Do they have a marketing gimmick, or what? :confused3

cgcw

07-14-2005, 02:14 PM

What denominations of gift cards/minutes on phone cards are usually given? I think I'll get some of each also.

Just so it doesn't get missed.

I'm curious too. Anyone?

cgcw

07-14-2005, 02:16 PM

Will Cameron go for the short sleeved button up over a t-shirt look? This was very popular with Sam and his buddies last year. They could wear whatever t-shirt they wanted underneath, button up the shirt and tuck it in when required, and then unbutton & untuck it later on so they could do their pre-teen rebellious thing ;).

I don't know, Lisa, it's worth a try.

I was thinking of taking the angle of showing his friends the shirts I bought to see if they have the "seal of approval". Ahhh, the benefit of peer pressure. :teeth:

cgcw

07-14-2005, 02:18 PM

HookdonWDW

07-14-2005, 02:30 PM

I don't know, Lisa, it's worth a try.

I was thinking of taking the angle of showing his friends the shirts I bought to see if they have the "seal of approval". Ahhh, the benefit of peer pressure. :teeth:

Gotta love peer pressure.... there's nothing like using their friends against them! :rotfl2: Good luck, I know that you'll get Cameron into something you almost like. :earboy2:

alikat99

07-14-2005, 02:31 PM

HookdonWDW

07-14-2005, 02:36 PM

Oh my! The last several responses are my own. :crazy:

It looks like I'm talking to myself right now. :rotfl:

Well, then, I'll just continue. It's really hot here today. We spent the morning going to two different parks. Cameron was at rock wall camp so we were killing time.

The kids are all sleeping. Fresh air, hot air and running around. It does it every time. ;) :rotfl2:

LOL... I'm kinda here. Unpack a box, check on line, unpack a box, check on line...next thing you know, I'll be done :wizard: DH finished setting up ds's tv/video/computer station, and it is SOOOO cool! I wanna be 10 years old again!

His room is space themed, and we ordered an old Mission Space Astronaut Training Station on line. DH rigged it with a flat screen monitor and keyboard, and we stored the tv converter, computer tower and video system in his bookshelves. It turned out SO nice! We managed to keep it a secret, and he is completely psyched. He's been messing with it all day today :3dglasses . The best part is that he's willingly been helping me set up the rest of his room today. After that, all I have left is the computer room I've been "unpacking" for the past four weeks, and I'm done! :bounce:

Diana Lyn

07-14-2005, 02:36 PM

I spend one morning away from the computer and you guys have been WAY too chatty for me to catch up!! I took the girls to the fair this morning and they are both pretty much unconscious from all that action and fresh air! While I should be folding laundry, I decided to come here and relax instead.

I'm curious about phone/gift card denominations too.....and any other ideas for the staff of Flounders. How many people are there that work in Flounders, just for an idea of how prepared I need to be.

HookdonWDW

07-14-2005, 02:37 PM

You're not alone! I'm around too. The girls are sleeping too, so I'm trying to finish up some laundry and straightening (which is a never-ending process). And, I'm starting to hear thunder, so it sounds like the afternoon rain is on its way.

LAUNDRY!!! :earseek: Just remembered I have to flip some laundry around downstairs. See, who said being online didn't help you finish household chores??? :rotfl: :rotfl:

HookdonWDW

07-14-2005, 02:41 PM

I spend one morning away from the computer and you guys have been WAY too chatty for me to catch up!! I took the girls to the fair this morning and they are both pretty much unconscious from all that action and fresh air!

Shame on you for spending quality time with your girls instead of hanging out on the boards. I hope you have that out of your system! :banana:

Lisa

alikat99

07-14-2005, 02:48 PM

I'm curious about phone/gift card denominations too.....and any other ideas for the staff of Flounders. How many people are there that work in Flounders, just for an idea of how prepared I need to be.

I seem to remember that there were 4 or 5 people in Flounders, but I'm not positive. I'm thinking of making a gift basket for the Flounders team, since there are so many in there.

alikat99

07-14-2005, 02:48 PM

Shame on you for spending quality time with your girls instead of hanging out on the boards. I hope you have that out of your system! :banana:

Lisa

I know what you mean, I can't seem to stay away from these boards. I'm sure that you won't be able to pull me away when we get within a month of the cruise.

cgcw

07-14-2005, 02:49 PM

LOL... I'm kinda here. Unpack a box, check on line, unpack a box, check on line...next thing you know, I'll be done :wizard: DH finished setting up ds's tv/video/computer station, and it is SOOOO cool! I wanna be 10 years old again!

His room is spaced theme, and we ordered an old Mission Space Astronaut Training Station on line. DH rigged it with a flat screen monitor and keyboard, and we stored the tv converter, computer tower and video system in his bookshelves. It turned out SO nice! We managed to keep it a secret, and he is completely psyched. He's been messing with it all day today :3dglasses . The best part is that he's willingly been helping me set up the rest of his room today. After that, all I have left is the computer room I've been "unpacking" for the past four weeks, and I'm done! :bounce:

Sam is sworn to secrecy about what his room looks like. :ssst: I hear from Cameron a lot how lucky Sam is that he got to go to space camp. You do know, Cameron's spinning his wheels trying to figure out how to get to aviator camp next summer, don't you? Cameron doesn't need to know how cool Sam's room is, really. :teeth: Between you and me, it really sounds awesome.

chipscinderelly

07-14-2005, 02:58 PM

We really need a photo of that room to appreciate it - I think I want to be 10 also!

Ok question - I understand the point of gift cards etc, however wouldn't the staff simply appreciate the cash tip more since they can then spend it on their needs?

HookdonWDW

07-14-2005, 03:03 PM

Sam is sworn to secrecy about what his room looks like. :ssst: I hear from Cameron a lot how lucky Sam is that he got to go to space camp. You do know, Cameron's spinning his wheels trying to figure out how to get to aviator camp next summer, don't you? Cameron doesn't need to know how cool Sam's room is, really. :teeth: Between you and me, it really sounds awesome.

LOL... and here Sam is telling us that this is the worse summer of his life, because he just had to leave all of his friends :guilty: ... we think of it as a "guilt room" - every time we move, the kids get to redesign their rooms. A little something to keep moral up ;). If Cameron is really interested in space camp/aviator camp (guess Sam talked about next year's camp, huh???), have him check out spacecamp.com. They run an essay scholarship contest every year. Also, last year, Sam got a certificate so that friends could register at a discount (hint,hint ;) ). :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

From what I hear, Cameron wants to fly the navy jets. Has Sam mentioned the Navy Goat we have hanging from a noose in our house???? :rotfl: :rotfl:

HookdonWDW

07-14-2005, 03:03 PM

BTW... rock climbing camp has gotten it's fair amount of attention around here!

cgcw

07-14-2005, 03:06 PM

Ok question - I understand the point of gift cards etc, however wouldn't the staff simply appreciate the cash tip more since they can then spend it on their needs?

If I understand this correctly, the can't accept cash but can accept gift cards.

chipscinderelly

07-14-2005, 03:12 PM

If I understand this correctly, the can't accept cash but can accept gift cards.

If that's the case then how would a tip envelope work if it's not cash?

I cannot remember where I read it, however, I do recall reading a while back in either a newsletter or on a website that the staff loved the calling cards etc, but could make more use of the $$ (can't we all?).

cgcw

07-14-2005, 03:12 PM

If Cameron is really interested in space camp/aviator camp (guess Sam talked about next year's camp, huh???), have him check out spacecamp.com. They run an essay scholarship contest every year. Also, last year, Sam got a certificate so that friends could register at a discount (hint,hint ;) ). :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

I'll have him check it out.

From what I hear, Cameron wants to fly the navy jets. Has Sam mentioned the Navy Goat we have hanging from a noose in our house???? :rotfl: :rotfl:

Well, now that I let the cat out of the bag (I mean goat :rotfl2: ), I'm sure Cameron will be emailing Sam to find out what this is all about.

Isn't it interesting that our boys look at each others lives and feel like they are missing out on something the other has experienced. I didn't realize that grass was greener on the other side of a 10 year olds life.

cgcw

07-14-2005, 03:21 PM

If that's the case then how would a tip envelope work if it's not cash?

I cannot remember where I read it, however, I do recall reading a while back in either a newsletter or on a website that the staff loved the calling cards etc, but could make more use of the $$ (can't we all?).

hmmm, I guess we'll have to wait for the seasoned cruise veterans to answer this one? :confused3

Diana Lyn

07-14-2005, 03:23 PM

How I understand it is that mousekeeping (I know there's another name on the ship, can't think of it!) and servers/waitstaff are considered "tipped" positions but kids club/program staff aren't. So they can't accept $$ tips, but they can accept gifts.

cgcw

07-14-2005, 03:24 PM

I've redone the list of kids who we know will be on the cruise. This time I sorted it by the kids age. If there are any additions or changes to the ages, let me know. I thought it would be nice to see the breakdown of the age groups. 25 girls and 24 boys.

Here are the princess:

Girls under 24 months
Julia 11 months (Diana Lyn)
Madison 16 months (alikat99 – Amy)
Daniella 15 months (MLC)

Girls 2
Emma (Diana Lyn)

Girls 3
Allie (Jenny0725)

Girls 4
Sabrina (Sneaky3 – Michelle)
Emily (alikat99 – Amy)

Girls 6
Abigail (jhorner – Joelle)

Girls 7
Katelyn (odddog)
DD7 (Disney1fan2002)
Mairead (nezy)
Morgan (Jenny0725)
DD7 (crissybear)
Sophie (brigao)

Girls 8
Moriah (Hookonwdw Lisa Neice)
Parker (Malone – Carrie)
Kimberly (disneynut33 – Carol)

Girls 9
Kristen (3Dan – Bill)
DD9 (crissybear)

Girls 10
Julia (disneynut33 – Carol)

Girls 11
KT (ohiominnie – Karen)
Rachel (3Dan daughter’s friend)
Casey (Copper3 Neice)

Girls 13
Jamie (Seaulater – Linda)

Girls 17
Sara (friend of 3Dan)

And the boys :wizard:

Boys 4
Sinjin (odddog)
DS4 (chrissybear)
Preston (John VN Grandson)

Boys 5
DS5 (Disney1fan2002)
Walker (cgcw – Cindy)

Boys 6
Chaseton (Liferbabe)
Nic (John VN Grandson)

Boys 7
Aaron (sanddune – Chris)

Boys 8
Chadwyck (Liferbabe)
Brandon (Sneaky3 – Michelle)
Nick (8 ½) (ohiominnie – Karen)

Boys 9
Tyler (jhorner – Joelle)
DS9 (Disney1fan2002)
TJ (nezy)
Brandon (Bonzie1’s nephew)

Boys 10
Liam (nezy)
Cameron (cgcw – Cindy)
Matt (TnRobin)
Nick (Stitch#1)

Boys 11
Sam (Hookdonwdw – Lisa)
Alex (sanddune – Chris)

Boys 13
Billy (3Dan – Bill)

Boys 14
Ryan (sanddune – Chris)

Boys 15
Timmy (3Dan son’s friend)

alikat99

07-14-2005, 03:27 PM

Ok, here's how I take it on the tip thing. First off, all of our tips are pre-paid for this cruise, so I think that someone mentioned giving an extra gift card for the "normally" tipped positions (stateroom host, server & asst server). Also, there are other positions like the kids clubs staff & Flounders staff that are not tipped positions, so if you'd like to give them something extra, you can give them a gift card or some kind of goody.

Diana Lyn

07-14-2005, 03:32 PM

I LOVE seeing the kids broken out by age! :Pinkbounc Julia can't be the youngest at 11 months? I don't know about everyone else, but I'm ready to start packing!!

cgcw

07-14-2005, 03:36 PM

I LOVE seeing the kids broken out by age! :Pinkbounc Julia can't be the youngest at 11 months? I don't know about everyone else, but I'm ready to start packing!!

Pack nothing. Let's cruise. :banana:

alikat99

07-14-2005, 04:09 PM

I love to see how the kids breakdown by age. It's funny that there are no young baby boys, only girls. And, it's cool that they are pretty much even numbers for boys & girls.

grumpy-1

07-14-2005, 04:56 PM

cme

07-14-2005, 05:34 PM

Hi...thank you so much for posting the list of kids and their ages. My daughter is 12 and I was wondering if any others in her age group would be on board!!

Thanks again!!

OKWPA

07-14-2005, 05:39 PM

Never been to Palos. Sounds like a lot have people have. Do you tip on top of the surcharge?
Thanks,
Dale

WDWLVR

07-14-2005, 05:46 PM

WDWLVR

07-14-2005, 05:47 PM

Never been to Palos. Sounds like a lot have people have. Do you tip on top of the surcharge?
Thanks,
Dale

We have always tipped additional at Palo. The service has been above and beyond.

MarkRG

07-14-2005, 05:48 PM

When we went to Palo, we certainly tipped cash.

As for the rest, it's already been gotten right: your cabin steward(mousekeeping, if you prefer), and your dinner waitstaff, along with anyone doing wandering wait service are cash tippable. The club counselors can accept other forms(gift cards, phone cards, etc..) but not cash.

As I think Mary said back someplace, they'll probably have some kind of info as to what the 'auto tip' part will be, so you can do as you feel beyond that.

MarkRG

07-14-2005, 05:49 PM

Seems there's an echo in here.... ;)

WDWLVR

07-14-2005, 06:26 PM

Cindy - love the sorting by age. Nice to see each that there are a lot of both boys and girls in the same age ranges so they can have friends.

tiggerhappy

07-14-2005, 06:44 PM

. . . so, as I was flipping through my binder for this trip (yes, I keep a binder with all relevant info, and yes, I understand that I may be a little over the top with my planning/organization), I suddenly realized that I had not made our ME ressies or DCL transfer ressies (we don't want to have to touch luggage this trip). Good thing that MS is open late on Thursdays.

With just the two of us traveling, it's a wash as to the cost of the transfers vs. car service, and since we now don't have to do the Palo/spa rush, it's nothing but relaxation for the Labor Day holiday.

The only glitch to our plan is --- how do I satisfy my addiction for diet mtn. dew? We've always had a car in the past to do a quick stop by a 7-11 or publix. Does anyone know whether the shops at MCO stock diet mountain dew or not? I have put a bug in DH's ear that The Perfect Gift would probably create a basket to help with this addiction--- we'll see if he remembers. I did happen to mention that Shirley could probably throw some of his favorite beer in with it :idea:

Stitch#1

07-14-2005, 06:46 PM

Stitch#1

07-14-2005, 06:52 PM

LOL... I'm kinda here. Unpack a box, check on line, unpack a box, check on line...next thing you know, I'll be done :wizard: DH finished setting up ds's tv/video/computer station, and it is SOOOO cool! I wanna be 10 years old again!

His room is space themed, and we ordered an old Mission Space Astronaut Training Station on line. DH rigged it with a flat screen monitor and keyboard, and we stored the tv converter, computer tower and video system in his bookshelves. It turned out SO nice! We managed to keep it a secret, and he is completely psyched. He's been messing with it all day today :3dglasses . The best part is that he's willingly been helping me set up the rest of his room today. After that, all I have left is the computer room I've been "unpacking" for the past four weeks, and I'm done! :bounce:

I hope DS Nick doesn't ask for something like that for his room.
In regards to dressing for dinner. We plan on Nick wearing Polos and Khakis. Nothing to dressed up but presentable.

Tiger Lily 03

07-14-2005, 09:04 PM

Heck with the kids wanting "fancy" rooms, I want one now too! :teeth:

Rainy evening here. Strange remnants of Dennis. Rain in some parts, then a bit away, not at all, further along, flooding. Quite hot too. Lovely!

alikat99

07-14-2005, 09:06 PM

Hi everyone!! Boy, it's been quiet on this thread tonight. Well, we've decided to head to WDW for the weekend. (I love living so close!) I think that we're going to Madison's 1st haircut at the MK barbershop and we're going to celebrate my birthday (which is Monday). Chris ALWAYS goes to MK on his birthday, since it's the same day as Earth Day (4/22). So, I decided that I wanted to go for my birthday too (or at least close enough).

MarkRG

07-14-2005, 09:27 PM

. .
The only glitch to our plan is --- how do I satisfy my addiction for diet mtn. dew? We've always had a car in the past to do a quick stop by a 7-11 or publix. Does anyone know whether the shops at MCO stock diet mountain dew or not? I have put a bug in DH's ear that The Perfect Gift would probably create a basket to help with this addiction--- we'll see if he remembers. I did happen to mention that Shirley could probably throw some of his favorite beer in with it :idea:

One of the things at the bottom of the intro to Key West I wrote many many pages back now(maybe I'll copy it to the webpage..) is there is a real, reasonably priced grocery store a few blocks from the port in Key West, if you can wait till morning. I'll do a cut and paste here..

The best grocery store on the island!! (http://www.faustos.com/)

Fausto's!! If you are trying to figure out how to get the groceries for in your cabin before boarding the ship at Port Canaveral, dont bother. Go here instead. It's a short walk from the dock, their prices are very reasonable, and they have a great selection. All you do is walk up Duvall until you get to Fleming, turn left it's the next block over.

For a review of the intro to Key west, just click here (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=9100321&postcount=2575)

#1Mouse

07-14-2005, 10:05 PM

Amy have a great time celebrating your birthday in WDW this weekend! Now that's my kind of life - "I think I will go to WDW this weekend for my birthday" :moped: Pretty neat!

alikat99

07-14-2005, 10:14 PM

Thanks Gail! It is great to live so close that we can decide on a whim to go to Disney. Heck, there have been a few Sunday afternoons that we decided after church to just head over there because a pin was being released.

We're not pin traders, but we love getting some of the passholder or limited edition ones.

cgcw

07-14-2005, 10:37 PM

Hi...thank you so much for posting the list of kids and their ages. My daughter is 12 and I was wondering if any others in her age group would be on board!!

Thanks again!!

I'll add her to the list. If you'd like to post her name, I'll add that too. If not, that's okay. Whatever you'd like to do is fine. :flower:

cgcw

07-14-2005, 10:46 PM

Mary, The "Passporter" arrived with todays mail. My wife (tinks dust) and I have been taking turns looking through it already. It is very informative. Thank You Again. Also, thanks to all who sent me congrats.
Now all I have to do is hide it from my daughter and son-in-lawe (Stitch#1)
Fred :
::MickeyMo

Well you're little plan didn't work. I saw the passporter the second I walked in the door. Hurry up and read so I can borrow it! :rolleyes1

I'm having the same problem. I just got home from shopping (for the cruise :teeth: ) and found DH reading my Passporter. :magnify: I think this is a first that he's interested in helping plan one of our vacations.

DH tells me I have to share. :confused3 I guess I'll just read over his shoulder. :idea:

I hunted down one of the clear over the door shoe holders. :smooth: It took 3 different stores to find one in stock. So, for anyone whose procrastinating and plans to buy one, I would not put it off much longer. The one Target told me they sell a lot this time of year because of college kids taking them to school. Just a heads up.

tiggerhappy

07-14-2005, 10:47 PM

Mark,

Thanks for the repost of the grocery website--- we'll definately put it on the list of "must-sees" while in Key West. Kind of a scouting expedition for our 7-day cruise in November with the rest of DH's family.

cquick

07-14-2005, 11:06 PM

:smooth: We don't get the DVC newsletters! It's a good thing I read the DISboard! We didn't know anything about the DVC Homecoming either! Too bad we missed it.......We were going to try to come to the meet at Downtown Disney yesterday with a gift for GKTW, but we wanted to see the shuttle go off, and then.....it didn't!

Can't wait to meet all of you soon, Chuck, Connie and Patrick :hourglass

goofy4dvc

07-14-2005, 11:47 PM

Does anyone have a link to the electric carts at Key West?

WDWLVR

07-15-2005, 06:51 AM

Mona, Amy and her DH are looking in the cars for us. I don't think they have reached a final agreement with a vendor yet. I'm sure she'll update us when they do.

cgcw

07-15-2005, 07:58 AM

Another update. :) princess: Girls now 26, :wizard: boys 24. I've added cme's daughter. If there are any other updates/additions, just let me know.

Here are the princess:

Girls under 24 months
Julia 11 months (Diana Lyn)
Madison 16 months (alikat99 – Amy)
Daniella 15 months (MLC)

Girls 2
Emma (Diana Lyn)

Girls 3
Allie (Jenny0725)

Girls 4
Sabrina (Sneaky3 – Michelle)
Emily (alikat99 – Amy)

Girls 6
Abigail (jhorner – Joelle)

Girls 7
Katelyn (odddog)
DD7 (Disney1fan2002)
Mairead (nezy)
Morgan (Jenny0725)
DD7 (crissybear)
Sophie (brigao)

Girls 8
Moriah (Hookonwdw Lisa Neice)
Parker (Malone – Carrie)
Kimberly (disneynut33 – Carol)

Girls 9
Kristen (3Dan – Bill)
DD9 (crissybear)

Girls 10
Julia (disneynut33 – Carol)

Girls 11
KT (ohiominnie – Karen)
Rachel (3Dan daughter’s friend)
Casey (Copper3 Neice)

Girls 12
Cora (cme)

Girls 13
Jamie (Seaulater – Linda)

Girls 17
Sara (friend of 3Dan)

And the :wizard:

Boys 4
Sinjin (odddog)
DS4 (chrissybear)
Preston (John VN Grandson)

Boys 5
DS5 (Disney1fan2002)
Walker (cgcw – Cindy)

Boys 6
Chaseton (Liferbabe)
Nic (John VN Grandson)

Boys 7
Aaron (sanddune – Chris)

Boys 8
Chadwyck (Liferbabe)
Brandon (Sneaky3 – Michelle)
Nick (8 ½) (ohiominnie – Karen)

Boys 9
Tyler (jhorner – Joelle)
DS9 (Disney1fan2002)
TJ (nezy)
Brandon (Bonzie1’s nephew)

Boys 10
Liam (nezy)
Cameron (cgcw – Cindy)
Matt (TnRobin)
Nick (Stitch#1)

Boys 11
Sam (Hookdonwdw – Lisa)
Alex (sanddune – Chris)

Boys 13
Billy (3Dan – Bill)

Boys 14
Ryan (sanddune – Chris)

Boys 15
Timmy (3Dan son’s friend)

WDWLVR

07-15-2005, 08:16 AM

. . . so, as I was flipping through my binder for this trip (yes, I keep a binder with all relevant info, and yes, I understand that I may be a little over the top with my planning/organization), I suddenly realized that I had not made our ME ressies or DCL transfer ressies (we don't want to have to touch luggage this trip). Good thing that MS is open late on Thursdays.

Pam - we are doing a binder too. I usually only use a ticket holder/passport case for trips (and will again on this one) but when we do a road trip I make up a full binder. Print out of all the maps showing our route. Print outs of the hotels we are staying at. Our confirmations from DVC. I also do print out of things like Cracker Barrels along the route (you can always find a good clean bathroom and something to eat there).

cgcw

07-15-2005, 08:19 AM

I also do print out of things like Cracker Barrels along the route (you can always find a good clean bathroom and something to eat there).

On our road trips, we've always printed out the locations of Waffle Houses. DH & the kids really love their hash browns. Gary mentioned just last week since we are flying to Hilton Head, he won't get his Waffle House fix. I'm sure he'll survive. ;)

I'd much prefer the bathrooms at Cracker Barrel over the ones at Waffle House.

Mary, didn't I first meet you and Mark at the Cracker Barrel by Gurnee Mills? Or was it at the mall the next day? I remember looking through your scrapbook from the first member cruise. That's when I decided if there was ever another member event, we were going.