April 29, 2010 Wonder 3 Day Divine Escape

[DVC Mary]

Anyone going for a short 3 day divine escape w/ us on the Wonder?

We can change the name. It's all I could come up w/ at the moment.

We're surprising our oldest DS for his b-day. We've cruised 3 times the week of his brother's b-day. I'm a teacher so I love to cruise when school gets out.

You won't see this cruise in my signature b/c I've got to keep this a surprise until February. It's also a surprise for my Mom, who we are dragging on this cruise. I think if she tries it, she might like it. We've only done 7 day Easterns before.

Anyone else want to join the fun?

My family will be:

Me 40
DH 44

Nana 81 (Cancer Survivor battled big time in 2000 & in 2008)

DS 13 (B-day Teenager :scared1:)

DS 9 (aka "Lab Rat" We have to drag him away from the OL.)


Anyone else going?

[DVC Mary]

Bueller.....? Bueller........?

Anyone else?

[may_baby06]

DH, DD, and I, as of right now, will be on that cruise too! We were talking about what fun thing to do with our tax return this year and my suggestion won! Yay!! This will be DH and I's 2nd cruise and DD (3) 1st cruise. I'm so excited! Its also my birthday cruise. Well my birthday is the day before we set sail but we thought the 3 day would be better for dd's first time. Now to figure out what all there is to do with a 3 year old! lol.

[IrishCowboy]

Have a great cruise!

[m_kasch]

My DSis & I just booked this this morning!! I was trying to convince her, and they had a GREAT rate for the GTY 12...so we went for it!! So excited!! This will be my 2nd cruise, and her first. Interesting tidbit, she won her money for the cruise by being the big winner on Let's Make a Deal!! :cool1:

[Marcy Mouse]

DH and I just booked this because of the great gty 12 rate. We are going to be in Florida and decided to add a short cruise.

This will be our 5th Disney cruise!

Marcy and Chris

[m_kasch]

Yay!! More people!! :goodvibes

I'm so glad we booked this yesterday...the deal is GONE now, there are no more 12s!!

[Anita123]

We are going the same dates as you.

I have a 13, 10 and 6 year old boys.

My husband won't be joining us this trip as he has to work.

Can't wait.

Anita
Me - age 42

[twinmom108]

:cool1:I just booked too.

[twinmom108]

With only 10 posts on this dismeet board are we going to pretty much have the "Wonder" to ourselves?

[Marcy Mouse]

Just wondering if anyone is doing any of the parks before the cruise?

[m_kasch]

No parks for us...I have an annual pass, but Dsis has not yet seen the light and is too cheap, LOL! We will probably fly in wednesday and stay by the port, then take a shuttle to the port...I've read about good deals to be had on priceline for the country inn & suites by the port. I'm excited though...I leave for Anaheim on thursday for my conference...never been to disneyland before!

Marcy, I noticed you are from I'll, what part?

[m_kasch]

Never mind Marcy...it was DVCMary who is from IL. I can't figure out how to edit from this phone...

[IncredibleboysMom]

We're about to change our November ressie to this cruise and save $400! It's me, DH, and our 3 sons ages 10, 6 and 4. It will be my 8th Disney cruise and everyone else's 7th.

See you soon!

[sssteele]

My name is Sam. My wife and I (Joanie) just booked a 12 yesterday. We are headed to Vero Beach for a May 2nd check-in, and I stumbled upon the great price just 2 days ago. Our first stay in an inside cabin; our third Disney cruise. Looking forward to meeting many of you.

[Marcy Mouse]

Never mind Marcy...it was DVCMary who is from IL. I can't figure out how to edit from this phone...



Don't worry about it!

[Marcy Mouse]

My name is Sam. My wife and I (Joanie) just booked a 12 yesterday. We are headed to Vero Beach for a May 2nd check-in, and I stumbled upon the great price just 2 days ago. Our first stay in an inside cabin; our third Disney cruise. Looking forward to meeting many of you.

Sam,

I booked at gty 12 and my TA just called and offered me cat 9 for $99.00. So you may get the same offer!

Marcy

[twinmom108]

Sam,

I booked at gty 12 and my TA just called and offered me cat 9 for $99.00. So you may get the same offer!

Marcy

Wow Marcy, that sounds like a great deal. Maybe I'll call DCL tomorrow & see if I can get that deal too!:thumbsup2

[twinmom108]

:surfweb:What time does everyone expect to arrive at the Port for checkin?:woohoo:

[Marcy Mouse]

Not sure if I want to get there early and see about an upgrade or since I already moved up to a nine - just take my time and get there at noon or so.

I did the upgrade to a 9 for $99. I wonder how much it will be at port to upgrade to a 7. I'm thinking the ship must not be very full since they are calling people and offering upgrades?

[m_kasch]

We will probably be there when it opens to see about upgrading. We are planning to stay at the country inn and suites they night before. I can't believe its next month!

[twinmom108]

Staying at the Radisson at the Port the night before. Haven't yet decided if I'm going to arrive early or later for checkin. Sleeping in sounds pretty good.:)

[twinmom108]

Wow, found us on page 3. Bumping us back to the top.:)

[sssteele]

My wife and I are staying at the Radisson on the 28th as well. We've stayed there before both of our previous Disney cruises, and found it to be convenient and enjoyable. They upgraded us to a suite at no charge last September when we did the 7 day Eastern "Tortola" Disney cruise. Didn't even tell us at check-in. Boy, were we surprised when we opened the door to the "room."

[Anita123]

We're also staying at the Country Inn and Suites the night before the cruise. This will be our first cruise. My boys are super excited. They are already counting down the days.

[twinmom108]

My wife and I are staying at the Radisson on the 28th as well. We've stayed there before both of our previous Disney cruises, and found it to be convenient and enjoyable. They upgraded us to a suite at no charge last September when we did the 7 day Eastern "Tortola" Disney cruise. Didn't even tell us at check-in. Boy, were we surprised when we opened the door to the "room."

Welcome Aboard Sam & Joan. We seem to be a very small group on this cruise. Maybe we can catch up with you at the Radisson if you want. I bet the suite was nice. Did you take their shuttle to the port?

[twinmom108]

We're also staying at the Country Inn and Suites the night before the cruise. This will be our first cruise. My boys are super excited. They are already counting down the days.

Welcome Aboard, Anita.:thumbsup2 Your boys are going to love the cruise.

[MelFL123]

We are booked as well! It's my dh and ds's first time. My daughter and I have cruised before. We are super excited!

Bill (39)
Melissa (39)
Payton (15)
Gavin (5)

Oh we are also staying at Country Inn & Suites!

[sssteele]

Joanie and I (sssteele) are staying near the port (Radisson) on the 28th. Anybody interested in getting together that evening? We had a Dis cruise dinner at "Fishlips" (a restaurant along the port channel) last September, and it was well attended - about 20-30 folks. I know transportation would be a problem for those of you without vehicles, but perhaps carpooling would work. We could also maybe just meet at the Radisson pool bar or indoor lounge. Do a search for Fishlips and you'll find their website complete with menu. What do you think? If a fairly large group is interested, Joanie and I will take care of making arrangements ahead of time.

[MelFL123]

Is anyone interested doing a FE? I think my 5yr old would love it!

[sssteele]

Is anyone interested doing a FE? I think my 5yr old would love it!

Since we seem to be such a small group, FE wouldn't be too difficult to do. We had quite a large group on the last cruise and we all enjoyed :yay: it. I may have some great kids gifts left from that trip. Hmmm...:confused3 wonder where I have stashed them.

Joanie

[annabell08]

I booked Monday for my DS (67) and I (60). Today we added her DD (46). DD 's birthday is APril 29.

[m_kasch]

If we do a FE, I'm in! It was so much fun on our September cruise!!

[MelFL123]

I've never done one before so I'm not sure as to how to procede. Do we a start a list? Also do you so the same gift for everyone or change it depending on age? Any help would be great! I'm so excited!

Thanks,

Melissa

[sssteele]

I've never done one before so I'm not sure as to how to procede. Do we a start a list? Also do you so the same gift for everyone or change it depending on age? Any help would be great! I'm so excited!

Thanks,

Melissa

We only participated 1 time and one of the women in our group was in charge of the list. I believe we just noted on the thread that we wanted to be included and provided the sex and age of each person in our cabin along with cabin number.

Some folks chose to provide 1 gift per cabin, while others did separate gifts for adults and children or gift per person.

You must be sure to let the "leader" know if your participants change or your cabin # is switched for any reason. And we did have a cutoff date so we had time to prepare our gifts.

Fish extenders were hung when we boarded and gifts started to arrive shortly after. I did go with a few extras, and handed them out to some little ones when we were at breakfast the last day and while picking up our luggage. Parents of the recipients were very happy to have something unexpected pixiedust:for the kids to do on the trip home.

Joanie

[MelFL123]

Joanie,

I'd be happy to take care of the list. So if you would like to do the fish extender exchange post or pm me names, ages and room number. :cool1:

So to start:

MelFL123 - Melissa (39) Bill (39) Payton (15) Gavin (5) - no room # yet



Oh Joanie by the way, we would love to do the meet up the night before so add us in for that as well!

[sssteele]

Joanie,

I'd be happy to take care of the list. So if you would like to do the fish extender exchange post or pm me names, ages and room number. :cool1:

So to start:

MelFL123 - Melissa (39) Bill (39) Payton (15) Gavin (5) - no room # yet



Oh Joanie by the way, we would love to do the meet up the night before so add us in for that as well!

Melissa,

Great! Looks like we are getting real activity on this thread.

Please add us for the FE: DH-Sam (60)
ME-Joanie (60)
cat. 12 GTE-Will post when we hear
sssteele

I will start a list for meet the night before
sssteele-Sam and Joanie
MelFL123-Melissa and Bill with children-Payton and Gavin

Guess we must decide where to meet so folks know how to plan. Any :idea: ideas?
Feel free to speak up all :surfweb: lurkers! We'd love to have you join the group.

Joanie

[awise27]

As my Dsis M_Kasch said this is my first cruise. I'm getting super excited! Learning about everything on the cruise and the FE has been a lot of fun.


Can't Wait! 46 Days and counting

princess:

[sssteele]

As my Dsis M_Kasch said this is my first cruise. I'm getting super excited! Learning about everything on the cruise and the FE has been a lot of fun.


Can't Wait! 46 Days and counting

princess:

Glad :thumbsup2 you decided to join us here for some pre-cruise fun.

Joanie

[awise27]

Joanie,

I'd be happy to take care of the list. So if you would like to do the fish extender exchange post or pm me names, ages and room number. :cool1:

So to start:

MelFL123 - Melissa (39) Bill (39) Payton (15) Gavin (5) - no room # yet



Oh Joanie by the way, we would love to do the meet up the night before so add us in for that as well!

Melissa,

Thanks for starting the list.

Please add my Dsis (M_Kasch) and I to the List

Amy - 25
Mary - 27

No room number yet

Thanks!!

[IncredibleboysMom]

Has anyone with a guarantee status been able to see their stateroom number yet? It's 44 days day out, and I want to know!!!

[twinmom108]

Has anyone with a guarantee status been able to see their stateroom number yet? It's 44 days day out, and I want to know!!!

No, my room is still listed as GTY too. I see you were on the Magic for the Special 5day Bahamas cruise. DH & I were on that one too. It's sad that we only had one Castaway Cay day, but the cruise was definitely fun. Did you go to Tracy's Party in the "Roy Suite"?

[MelFL123]

Melissa,

Thanks for starting the list.

Please add my Dsis (M_Kasch) and I to the List

Amy - 25
Mary - 27

No room number yet

Thanks!!




I will add you! :yay:


I have a GTY but do not have a room assigned either. It's driving me crazy. LOL I check it daily. :rolleyes: Hopefully soon. :thumbsup2

[m_kasch]

:goodvibesNo room here yet...I think on our September cruise, we got it about 35 days out. Oh, the anticipation!!

[MelFL123]

Woo Hoo we got an upgrade! Cat 11 to a Cat 8 I'm sooooooo excited. :banana:

So now we are room #6524
:love:

[twinmom108]

Woo Hoo we got an upgrade! Cat 11 to a Cat 8 I'm sooooooo excited. :banana:

So now we are room #6524
:love:

Congratulations!!:banana:

[m_kasch]

Woohoo! Upgraded to a category 9 on deck 2 from our gty 12. Yay for us!

[Anita123]

I got our room assignment today. We were a cat 12 gty and got upgraded to a cat 9. :cool1:

[MelFL123]

Yay for all the upgrades!!!! Congrats!!! :cheer2:

Everyone doing the FE be sure to post your room# and I'll add it to the list. Once we get closer to the date I will post a complete list.

[m_kasch]

Right, Sorry...for Mary & Amy -- we are in room 2070. My DSis posted our add to the FE list...do you know which ones we are? Yay, it's getting SO close!! :goodvibes

[twinmom108]

Got upgraded from cat 12 to cat 9 too!!:cool1:

[MelFL123]

Right, Sorry...for Mary & Amy -- we are in room 2070. My DSis posted our add to the FE list...do you know which ones we are? Yay, it's getting SO close!! :goodvibes

Yep I got ya! :flower3:

[sssteele]

Woohoo! Upgraded to a category 9 on deck 2 from our gty 12. Yay for us!

Checked our reservation, and we too are upgraded from 12GTY to a 9 on deck 2. Now are in 2588 :banana:!! Will have to be sure to post for FE.

Joanie

[IncredibleboysMom]

Well we booked a Cat 12 gty and got.....Cat 12:goodvibes but that's OK.

This is the 3rd time we have booked Cat 12, the first time we got connecting Cat 10's, and the second (no kids) we got Cat 9. We have 2 cabins this time, and at least they are side by side. Most of the time we book Cat 11, and they are the same as 12's (right?) so no surprises there. At least we are going, this was a last minute trip for us. I would stay in a closet for $299 per person just to go to Castaway Cay :lovestruc

43 days to go :banana:!

[dumdumducky5]

I have been looking at these boards for over 2 years and just now registered :scared1:

We (Myself, 21 and DF soon to be DH, 21) booked this cruise a couple of weeks ago as an end of semester present for me! The Florida resident rates were just too good to pass up!

This is our second Disney cruise and our first on the Wonder. We're both very excited as we really need a vacation! :beach:

[annabell08]

got our room assignment cat 12 to cat 9 2630.

SO can someone explain what an FE is?

[sssteele]

Welcome Aboard Sam & Joan. We seem to be a very small group on this cruise. Maybe we can catch up with you at the Radisson if you want. I bet the suite was nice. Did you take their shuttle to the port?

We used their shuttle on both previous trips, and was great both times. Sam (DH) recently called to schedule our time for this cruise. I think you just have to call them and tell them what ship you'll be on and they will schedule for you.

Also, do you want to join us on the 28th? Plan to meet MelFl123, and hope others on here will do mini meet with us.

Joanie

[Marcy Mouse]

Congrats! to all those who got upgrades!


We ended up paying $99.00 to go from the gty 12 to a 9. I hope that if we want to upgrade at the port to a 7 it won't cost to much since we already paid to upgrade to a 9.

[smmcc]

We will be on our first Disney cruise on April 29! So excited!!!:cool1:

Cruising with a 4 year old. Any advice on must dos?

[twinmom108]

We used their shuttle on both previous trips, and was great both times. Sam (DH) recently called to schedule our time for this cruise. I think you just have to call them and tell them what ship you'll be on and they will schedule for you.

Also, do you want to join us on the 28th? Plan to meet MelFl123, and hope others on here will do mini meet with us.

Joanie

Quite possible. sounds like fun. I'll let you know as travel plans come together.

[MelFL123]

got our room assignment cat 12 to cat 9 2630.

SO can someone explain what an FE is?

An FE = Fish Extender or Fish Exchange

People from your DIS group (like ours here) decide they are going to participate. All the participants will get a list of people and cabin numbers. Everyone then leaves small gifts in everyones FE's. The gifts can be small like candy or magnets or larger like photo books. I guess it depends on how many people etc. I've never participated in one before so I'm super excited about ours. If you are interested let me know and I can add you.

The FE is like a wall hanger with pockets. Lots of people make theirs or buy them from Ebay. (I bought ours) They hang on the fish right outside your stateroom. Hope this helps. I'm new to it so this is all just recently learned. ;)

[MelFL123]

We will be on our first Disney cruise on April 29! So excited!!!:cool1:

Cruising with a 4 year old. Any advice on must dos?

This is the first time cruising with our 5 year old so no advice there. ;) We are super excited as well and I just wanted to say welcome!


Marcy Mouse welcome! Glad you could join in on all the pre cruise fun!


Just FYI for all the newcomers. We have 3 cabins participating in the FE so far. If you are interested in joining just let me know. Also Joanie is trying to put together kind of a meet and greet the night before we leave. We'd love everyone to join in!

:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

[annabell08]

We want to join the FE!!!! and keep us informed about dinner in Port Canaveral. Thanks

Cabin 2630
Bronwyn 60
Jill 67
April 43

[sssteele]

We want to join the FE!!!! and keep us informed about dinner in Port Canaveral. Thanks

Cabin 2630
Bronwyn 60
Jill 67
April 43

Great! I've added you to the list for meet on the 28th. Please let me know where you are staying that night, and if you have any suggestions for location.

Joanie

[MelFL123]

We want to join the FE!!!! and keep us informed about dinner in Port Canaveral. Thanks

Cabin 2630
Bronwyn 60
Jill 67
April 43

I added you to the list! :banana:

[MelFL123]

Just thought I would post the most current FE information. If I am missing anyone please let me know. It's getting close! So excited! :cool1:

MelFL123 – Room 6524
Melissa (39)
Bill (39)
Payton (15)
Gavin (5)

Sssteele – Room 2588
Joanie (60)
Sam (60)

Mkasch – Room 2070
Mary (27)
Amy (25)

Annabell08 – Room 2630
Bronwyn (60)
Jill (67)
April (43)

[annabell08]

Thanks for the list. I'm working ideas for the FE. This is so much fun. I enjoy the anticipation as much as the cruise. Maybe almost as much. I love this forum.

[m_kasch]

:scared1::scared1::scared1::scared1::scared1:
We fell to page 3!!! How is everyone? I'm getting excited!! I have to go scope out SteinMart tomorrow for a smaller rolling cooler than the one I have, I saw some cute ones there. Only 5 weeks to go!! Can you believe it?!?!

:dance3::banana::cool1:

[annabell08]

Looks like my group will definitely make the meeting on the 28th. I was going to school for 1/2 day but my neice insists on getting an early start from Atlanta.

[sssteele]

Looks like my group will definitely make the meeting on the 28th. I was going to school for 1/2 day but my neice insists on getting an early start from Atlanta.

Great!! Where are you staying, and do you have a suggestion for where we should meet :goodvibes and have some fun?

Joanie

[Marcy Mouse]

Fedex delivered my cruise docs today!!:cool1::yay::cheer2:

[annabell08]

Joanie,
We're at the International Palms Resort in Cocoa Beach. I booked through hotwire. We're open to any place for dinner. Fishlips sounds interesting.
Bronwyn

[MelFL123]

Just checking in!

Yeah for the cruise documents! Hope we get ours soon!

I'm flexible on the meet up the night before. I have a 5 year old so wherever we decide should be kid friendly. :)

I'm so excited. My 5 year old has a calendar and he marks off each day!

[m_kasch]

I'm jealous you got your cruise docs already!! I tried looking on the Fedex site to see if anything had been shipped with our ressie # as the reference...not yet. :sad1:

I wish we could come to the dinner on the 28th, but we don't get in to Orlando until 9:00. We're staying at the Comfort Inn & Suites. I can't wait!! Less than 5 weeks now! :dance3:

[minnieme1]

We would love to participate in the FE as well. We are very excited and I have been sewing little Minnie outfits and matching bows for WEEKS!!



Morgan (5)
Tiffany (35)
We are not sure the room number.

[annabell08]

I received our cruise documents yesterday.

Welcome Minnieme1.

[MelFL123]

We would love to participate in the FE as well. We are very excited and I have been sewing little Minnie outfits and matching bows for WEEKS!!



Morgan (5)
Tiffany (35)
We are not sure the room number.

I added you to the list!

We also received our cruise documents! I can't wait! :cool1:

[m_kasch]

We received our cruise docs this weekend, but they came USPS, not fedex. I was waiting and waiting for a fedex package...and then, there they were, in the mail box! What a nice surprise!!

In one month, we will all be in the bahamas!! :cool1: :banana:

[m_kasch]

For the FE -- is there anyone else that wants to participate who hasn't signed up? I'm getting ready to get the stuff for our bags, and want to make sure that I get enough for everyone who wants to join in the fun!! :goodvibes

[MelFL123]

FE Exchange List

MelFL123 – Room 6524
Melissa (39)
Bill (39)
Payton (15)
Gavin (5)

Sssteele – Room 2588
Joanie (60)
Sam (60)

Mkasch – Room 2070
Mary (27)
Amy (25)

Annabell08 – Room 2630
Bronwyn (60)
Jill (67)
April (43)

MinnieMe1 – No Room # Yet
Morgan (5)
Tiffany (35)


I've been putting my stuff together for the FE as well! If anyone else wants to joing please let us know. We are getting close! I can hardly work because the cruise is all I think/talk about. :rolleyes1 I'm sure my coworkers are getting tired of hearing about it. :rotfl2:

[sssteele]

FE Exchange List

MelFL123 – Room 6524
Melissa (39)
Bill (39)
Payton (15)
Gavin (5)

Sssteele – Room 2588
Joanie (60)
Sam (60)

Mkasch – Room 2070
Mary (27)
Amy (25)

Annabell08 – Room 2630
Bronwyn (60)
Jill (67)
April (43)

MinnieMe1 – No Room # Yet
Morgan (5)
Tiffany (35)


I've been putting my stuff together for the FE as well! If anyone else wants to joing please let us know. We are getting close! I can hardly work because the cruise is all I think/talk about. :rolleyes1 I'm sure my coworkers are getting tired of hearing about it. :rotfl2:

Please PM me if any of you have food allergies. Don't want to take any :sick: chances.

Joanie

[annabell08]

I'm diabetic if that helps.
Bronwyn

[sssteele]

I'm diabetic if that helps.
Bronwyn

That helps. Thanks.

Joanie

[twinmom108]

Received cruise docs yesterday.:banana:

Would love to do FE, but unfortunately this trip is extremely low budget.

[m_kasch]

Where has everyone gone??? There is no action on the cruise thread! :goodvibes

Only 23 days to go, WOOHOO!!! :cool1::banana:

I got our oriental trading package today, now we just have to assemble the FE gifts for everyone!! I am so excited, it's almost here!!

[twinmom108]

[QUOTE=m_kasch;36130563]Where has everyone gone??? There is no action on the cruise thread! :goodvibes

Only 23 days to go, WOOHOO!!! :cool1::banana: QUOTE]


Still here. Maybe we're all busy packing.:rotfl:

[sssteele]

Where has everyone gone??? There is no action on the cruise thread! :goodvibes

Only 23 days to go, WOOHOO!!! :cool1::banana:

I got our oriental trading package today, now we just have to assemble the FE gifts for everyone!! I am so excited, it's almost here!!

We have been busy getting ready for another trip. Leave home tomorrow for Florida, and board on Friday for 10 :yay: night partial Panama Canal. Will be gone 14 days total, so I know I'll have lots to catch up on when we return. Not to mention all :laundy: I have to do for the turn around. We fly this trip and drive the next.

Any other cruisers interested in the Meet and Greet the night before? Just post here to let me know. I will call FishLips and make a reservation several days ahead, but I'm sure we can always add you if you change your mind. What is a good time for all of you? Not sure when you all arrive, and I know there are smaller children involved.

Getting excited to meet you :grouphug: all.

Joanie

[MelFL123]

Where has everyone gone??? There is no action on the cruise thread! :goodvibes

Only 23 days to go, WOOHOO!!! :cool1::banana:

I got our oriental trading package today, now we just have to assemble the FE gifts for everyone!! I am so excited, it's almost here!!

I'm here as well! I'm finding it very difficult to work. :rotfl: I'm already in cruise mode.

Joanie have fun! I'm jealous! :thumbsup2

We are still in for the dinner! :yay:

[Anita123]

It is getting closer. We are all getting excited. Can't wait.

[annabell08]

Just got back from a wedding in Louisana and four days in New Orleans. Now I can fixate on the cruise.

We're in for Fishlips. We're driving from Atlanta and plan to be in Cocoa Beach around 4PM.

[m_kasch]

Hey everyone!! Only 19 days to go!!

I've decided to go to Disney on the 28th. Amy (DSis) can't get the day off, so she won't be joining me, she's still flying in later that night. I got a great deal -- my hotel room for Tuesday night is free with my Starwood points (anyone ever stayed at the Sheraton Safari Suites?), and the rental car was only $20 extra for the extra day.

I'm going to have breakfast at Boma, then head to the MK for a little while, then over to Epcot to see the Flower & Garden Show.

MelFL123, I saw over on the CIS thread that you are staying there -- that's where we are staying too! Are you planning on doing the shuttle and parking your car there? That's what we're doing. It's getting so close now -- I can't wait!! :goodvibes

[MelFL123]

Have fun at Disney! I wish we could have squeezed an extra day in there.

Yes we are parking there and taking the shuttle over. I'm going to try and the first shuttle over. :laughing:

I'm super excited as well. I don't know how I'm going to work 2 more weeks:rotfl:

[m_kasch]

I emailed the manager to see what the process is for the parking/shuttle with a priceline reservation. I'll let you know what we find out! We are hoping to be on the first shuttle over also -- the way I figure, we are paying for that day on the ship, so I want it to start ASAP!!

Let me know what time you all plan on meeting up for dinner -- I was thinking of going over earlier, before picking up my DSis...so I might be around. Not for sure yet, though!! :cool1:

[MelFL123]

I emailed the manager to see what the process is for the parking/shuttle with a priceline reservation. I'll let you know what we find out! We are hoping to be on the first shuttle over also -- the way I figure, we are paying for that day on the ship, so I want it to start ASAP!!

Let me know what time you all plan on meeting up for dinner -- I was thinking of going over earlier, before picking up my DSis...so I might be around. Not for sure yet, though!! :cool1:

Definitely let me know on the parking! Thanks! I'm not sure on what time for dinner. Joanie was taking care of that and I think she's on her 10 day cruise right now. I think our flight gets in around 3:30 and my husband will be picking us up in Orlando. We will go directly to the hotel after that. I want to get my vacation started as soon as possible. :cool1:

I think I read somewhere that you can make reservations for the shuttle about 5 days out. I'd like to know because I really want the first shuttle. I totally agree about spending as much time on the boat as possible.

MinnieMe1...any word on a room number yet? No hurry if not I just want to make sure everyone has it for the FE.

18 days and counting :thumbsup2

[MelFL123]

Just checking in! How is everyone doing?

It's been quiet in here!

Has anyone started packing yet?

[m_kasch]

It has been quiet!!

I haven't started packing, but I probably will this weekend. I'm leaving two weeks from yesterday, so I will be driving to work and then picking up my husband from his work so he can drive me right to the airport on Tuesday -- and Monday nights I have community band practice, so I won't have any time to pack then...so I have to get ready!! We also still have to put together the FE stuff and figure out who's bag its going in!!

Only 2 weeks and 1 day!! :goodvibes

[annabell08]

Have begun packing things that I don't plan to use before the cruise. My sister called Monday night and wanted to know how many days before we cruise.

I also have to do lesson plans for two days. I sure am glad I have a certified teacher for a sub. She gets to teach while I play.

I am so excited to do this cruise!!!!!

[FitzFamily]

We've traveled the world but never by ship, so we'll be the newbies on the cruise 4/29. Our kids are 7 (boy) and 3 (girl, almost 4). Anyone else with kids near those ages?

We live in Florida and I am a teacher, so we'll be driving down after school on the 28th, probably too late to meet anyone but would love to make connections on the ship. Loving the tips and information presented here - thank you, all you veterans!

[MelFL123]

We've traveled the world but never by ship, so we'll be the newbies on the cruise 4/29. Our kids are 7 (boy) and 3 (girl, almost 4). Anyone else with kids near those ages?

We live in Florida and I am a teacher, so we'll be driving down after school on the 28th, probably too late to meet anyone but would love to make connections on the ship. Loving the tips and information presented here - thank you, all you veterans!

Hi! I have a 5 year old boy. Let me know about getting together on the ship! What part of FL are you in? I live in Asheville now but was born and raised in Orlando.

[FitzFamily]

Hi! We're between Destin and PCB. We're originally from Kansas City, Missouri. Sounds like the first few hours are going to be crazy. What time are you planning on getting to the terminal? We could have the boys meet and play for a while there to start.

[minnieme1]

Please PM me if any of you have food allergies. Don't want to take any :sick: chances.

Joanie

We will be in room # 6503.... unless we get our upgrade. We are very excited! Wooo hooo!

Tiffany

[minnieme1]

We will be in room 6503 unless we get an upgrade and then I am not sure how you would find us! Thanks for checking in on us.

Tiffany

[annabell08]

WOW!! 10 more days.

[MelFL123]

Hi! We're between Destin and PCB. We're originally from Kansas City, Missouri. Sounds like the first few hours are going to be crazy. What time are you planning on getting to the terminal? We could have the boys meet and play for a while there to start.

We are staying at the Country Inn & Suites. I'm hoping to get on the first shuttle over.

Thanks for your room # Tiffany!

I know 10 more days! I can't wait and my kids are so excited!

[m_kasch]

10 Days to go!! I started packing this weekend. My little dog didn't like it, she hates suitcases!! I can't wait!! :cool1:

[MelFL123]

Posting final FE! We're getting so close!!!!

MelFL123 – Room 6524
Melissa (39)
Bill (39)
Payton (15)
Gavin (5)

Sssteele – Room 2588
Joanie (60)
Sam (60)

Mkasch – Room 2070
Mary (27)
Amy (25)

Annabell08 – Room 2630
Bronwyn (60)
Jill (67)
April (43)

MinnieMe1 – Room 6503
Morgan (5)
Tiffany (35)

[minnieme1]

What time do you all plan on getting there?

[twinmom108]

What time do you all plan on getting there?

Reserved on the first Radisson Shuttle.

[sssteele]

Reserved on the first Radisson Shuttle.

We're reserved on the 10:00 shuttle. Is that the first?

[twinmom108]

We're reserved on the 10:00 shuttle. Is that the first?

:thumbsup2Yes it is. Great, we'll get to ride over together!:goodvibes

[Marcy Mouse]

We are here in Orlando having a great time. The weather couldn't be better, especially since it has been so cold. They say it will be in the 90's by the weekend.

We check in Pop on Sat. We are staying for 4 nights and plan on doing two parks. Wed we are staying in Cocoa for the night and off to the ship on Thursday !!!!!

[annabell08]

Did we ever set a time for dinner Wednesday at Fishlips?

[m_kasch]

I'm watching the wonder sail right now -- next week, we will all be on it!! :cool1::dance3: :cheer2: :banana:

[sssteele]

Did we ever set a time for dinner Wednesday at Fishlips?

Hello Cruisers

Have not settled on a time, but would like to do that by Sunday. I will then call and reserve space for all of us. I am always anxious to get my vacation rolling, but know some of you may not be getting in until a little later. We will be by the pool at the Radisson prior to going over if the weather allows.

Would you all like to try for 6PM? Is that too early or too late? We can always meet and then late arrivals can join us.

MelFL123-2 adults-2 children
Annabell08-3 adults
twinmom108 missing info

Who did I miss? Please remind me if I don't have you on here. Please feel free to join us even if you don't let me know ahead. I'm sure that would not be a problem.

Joanie

[annabell08]

6PM sounds fine. We'll be trying to leave Atlanta by 8AM.

[twinmom108]

We are here in Orlando having a great time. The weather couldn't be better, especially since it has been so cold. They say it will be in the 90's by the weekend.



Wow!! Today in Colorado Springs we had a snow storm.:sad2: Our boys had a snow day and were home from school so I couldn't do the pre-packing that I wanted to do for our trip. We got at least 7 inches of snow. I thought that the calendar said it was Spring. Oh well in another week I'll be relaxing on Castaway Cay & the snow will be a distant memory. . . . :cool1:

[twinmom108]

Watched the Wonder sail off today on the internet webcams.
Next time it leaves Cape Canaveral we'll be on it.:banana:

[MelFL123]

Watched the Wonder sail off today on the internet webcams.
Next time it leaves Cape Canaveral we'll be on it.:banana:

WOO HOO!

Only a couple more days! I've been packing all day. Two more days of work!

6 is fine with me too....Joanie should we just ask for "the Joanie party" :cool1:
I was just trying to figure out how we'll find each other. :laughing:

A snow storm! Holy cow I bet you are ready for some sunshine :thumbsup2

[annabell08]

I haven't packed yet but have everything all lined up to put in my suitcase. Just have to figure out how to make it thorugh Monday and Tuesday at school. :dance3:

[sssteele]

WOO HOO!

Only a couple more days! I've been packing all day. Two more days of work!

6 is fine with me too....Joanie should we just ask for "the Joanie party" :cool1:
I was just trying to figure out how we'll find each other. :laughing:

A snow storm! Holy cow I bet you are ready for some sunshine :thumbsup2

I just got off the phone with a nice young lady named Sarah, and we have our reservation for Wednesday, 04/28/10 at 6PM at FishLips. She will seat us at a table on the 1st floor with a view of the water.

Sam and I will be there a little early and at least one of us will wear a red DVC hat. Just ask for Joanie's table. We'll be watching :wave: for you.

[awise27]

Only Three Days Left!!!! :banana:

I can't wait! :cheer2:

I haven't even started packing yet, where to find the time!!! :scared:

I hope you all have a great time at dinner!!!:thumbsup2

[twinmom108]

:laundy:packing day!:cool2:

[JaxTeach]

Hi fellow cruisers! My husband and I will be sailing with you all on the Wonder this Thursday. We stay on the boat in Nassau, so I was curious about what movies are currently playing on the Wonder and called earlier today. I thought I'd post in case anyone else wanted to know:

G-Force
Old Dogs
Princess & the Frog
When in Rome
Alice in Wonderland (some 3D showings scheduled)
The Last Song
Oceans (I was so relieved to hear this one! I put off seeing it last week with the hope it would be playing on the Wonder.)

The countdown is on! Happy packing!! :woohoo:

[m_kasch]

Thanks for checking about the movies!! I was wondering about that!! :cool1:

I'm excited about the Oceans movie, I saw it was coming out Earth Day and was hoping it would be playing on the ship!!

I leave tonight for Orlando -- tomorrow I will be at Epcot now!! :cloud9:

[twinmom108]

I heard Old Dogs was really funny.

Almost packed & leavin' early tomorrow morning.
See you all on the ship.

[m_kasch]

I'm in Orlando -- yay!! I'm staying tonight at the sheraton safari hotel...not the super greatest, but it's nice -- AND it was free with my starwood points!!

My flight was EMPTY, there were only 7 of us!! It was insane. It was so quiet, and the flight attendents gave us all a free drink. AND it left on time (seeing as how it took about 2 minutes to board all of us), and we got in 25 minutes early!! Best flight ever!!

I can't wait to go to Disney tomorrow!! AND I really can't wait for the Cruise...which I guess, technically IS tomorrow!! :cool1::cool1:

[annabell08]

Jill, April, and I enjoyed meeting you at Fishlips. The cruise was awesome and we booked on board for next April, same weekend. Loved all the FE gifts. Now we have lots of ideas for next year.

[MelFL123]

We had such an amazing time. THANK YOU to everyone who were so kind to my children. I would love to swap emails with everyone to stay in touch.

Melfleming1@aol.com

The FE exchange was great!!!

[sssteele]

The cruise was what we hoped for and much, much more. Great meeting so many of you.

Jill and April gave me the courage to try parasailing the next time we visit Castaway!! We're booked for another Disney cruise in October.


Joanie