November 12, 2011 - Magical Double Dip!

[richelletaranto1]

Jbwork I am so jealous you are in wdw. I hope the little monkey feels better soon, as least you thought ahead to bringing a nebulizer. Re h2o, I buy a case at the grocery store with my case of diet pepsi (hate coke) put sticker on them and give them to the porters. I haven't had a problem. I was hoping to get my kiddies started on pin trading but I was afraid to do a bag of pins b/ c I didn't want fakes and one pin I ordered was a fake. Who did you use?

[7DwarfsFanNY]

And a big shout out to Roz from our party who just became a first time Grandma on Friday! :banana:

Baby, Faith Lorraine princess: A future Disney Chixer.....

[rescuetink]

Odd question, does anyone know if they sell bottled water on the boat other than Evian? I'm a water snob, I hate Evian, :snooty: And I drink alot of water, but I can't recall what the ship tap water was like. I don't drink soda, so I will either have water, or some sort of adult beverage in hand, :cloud9:

I heard they have bottled water, I'm not sure what kind, but we're getting a case of water to bring on board with us!!! :thumbsup2

[scassabria]

[QUOTE=LindaBabe;43170268]Good Evening Happy Cruisers!

I figgered we'd get MORe posts the closer we got to cruise day. Instead, we seem to be getting fewer. Is everyone SO busy PACKING you can't post?



Yes! Packing for this cruise is harder than packing for anything else! We had to pack twice a month for 11 months when we were going back and forth to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, we should be pros!

[LindaBabe]

Do the wave phone work room to room? yes, and house phones do too. (that is the phones in the elevator lobbies and so forth - you can call wave or room.

Omg firefly great idea about the zip tie! I overpack too but you have a toddler so it is ubavailable. Yesterday i went to Macy's to buy a bigger carryon (24 inches) but bought a 25 because it was cheaper and then realized when got home may be too big for jetblue so need to exchange it today! Also need a hoop earing for pirate night (claires).

I didnt post yesterday b/c Sam was up and full of energy at 4 a.m. !!!!!!

Disneydteamer thanks for the update! And was it you who posted about the tiedie Mickey head tee shirts? They look great I was thinking of doing some but I don't want to if you are doing them?

I ordered mine from zazzle last night ( my order had been in limbo for weeks as the site wouldn't process it and I tried several computers) I paid for two day shipping I hope they are here by thurs nt.....):rolleyes1

We are starting to get the family cold but am hoping to kick it by Friday)

hope you're all better by sailaway. One of my group ordered tie dye mickey head shirts from someone she saw at a craft fair. My fingers are crossed that they are nice.

Well, we've been in WDW since Thursday, and its actually been really chilly! I'm looking forward to some warmer temps while on the cruise. Today is actually looking nice and warm here, but the clouds are still hanging out.

My son is getting killed with the warm to cool weather and we are currently sitting in our room doing a breathing treatment, :sad2: Poor little monkey is fairly congested, hopefully we will run it out of his system today.

We introduced the kids to pin trading yesterday, and that may have been a bad idea. We don't seem to get more than 20 yards without having to stop a CM. I just ordered a lot of pins off ebay and had them shipped to the resort to give them some trading ammo for the rest of our WDW stay and the cruise, :rotfl:

Odd question, does anyone know if they sell bottled water on the boat other than Evian? I'm a water snob, I hate Evian, :snooty: And I drink alot of water, but I can't recall what the ship tap water was like. I don't drink soda, so I will either have water, or some sort of adult beverage in hand, :cloud9:

When trading, I always bought my pins off ebay, but started with a few and ended up buying several lots over the years from the same man, since he always did right by me. Unfortunately, he seems to not be ebaying any more or I would surely recommend him.

The ship made tap water is fine - virtually tasteless. I have taken bottled water in the past, but don't any longer. I don't like to lug stuff.

And a big shout out to Roz from our party who just became a first time Grandma on Friday! :banana:

Baby, Faith Lorraine princess: A future Disney Chixer..... Congrats to Grandma Roz and all the baby's disney aunties.

Yes! Packing for this cruise is harder than packing for anything else! We had to pack twice a month for 11 months when we were going back and forth to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, we should be pros!

I HOPE this is a lot more FUN!

We're in Savannah tonight and I'm so tired I can't even tell you about the day. Hope yours was a good one. ZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Lostboys]

Okay, we're down to the crunch. 3 suitcases for 3 of us, and 3 carry-ons. I was told it would be okay to not bring the kitchen sink.

As first time cruisers we're really not sure of what "extras" to bring. I've scanned the threads and picked up a couple of pillow cases and markers, and made door magnets (DW had a lot of fun with what we have planned for our door).

Can anybody offer any last minute suggestions for things to pack which most people don't think of until they get onboard and say "Oh, I should have brought that? I'd hate to get there and say "Oh, I wish we'd have known that or thought of that". Items such as an extension cord, etc etc.

[disneydreamer82]

Hi--

We're the Jillsons:

Patty
Mike
Cassandra (11)
Caroline (7)

We came upon the notions of Disboards and fish extenders late (first heard about from a fellow gymnastics mom on Friday), so we won't be participating in anything with you. But feel free to swing by Rm 2512 to check out our decked-out door complete with a family flag made years ago at a Girl Scout family camp weekend...and one-of-a-kind Disney magnets that my kids hope to craft this week before we sail!

We're looking forward to a fun-tastic cruise! (This is our second sailing--first was aboard the Wonder to the Bahamas in 2010.) See you aboard.

--Patty

:welcome: !!!!!!!!!!!! I added you to our cruiser list!! Please do come to the meet & greet at 3:00pm in the Promenade Lounge and say hi!!:goodvibes

Omg firefly great idea about the zip tie! I overpack too but you have a toddler so it is ubavailable. Yesterday i went to Macy's to buy a bigger carryon (24 inches) but bought a 25 because it was cheaper and then realized when got home may be too big for jetblue so need to exchange it today! Also need a hoop earing for pirate night (claires).

I didnt post yesterday b/c Sam was up and full of energy at 4 a.m. !!!!!!

Disneydteamer thanks for the update! And was it you who posted about the tiedie Mickey head tee shirts? They look great I was thinking of doing some but I don't want to if you are doing them?

I ordered mine from zazzle last night ( my order had been in limbo for weeks as the site wouldn't process it and I tried several computers) I paid for two day shipping I hope they are here by thurs nt.....):rolleyes1

We are starting to get the family cold but am hoping to kick it by Friday)

Nope wasn't me who posted about the tie dye shirts lol:goodvibes

I am so excited to be leaving TOMORROW!!!:yay:

Ok this is going to be the last list posted pertaining to the FE's and gift exchange/meet & greet:thumbsup2 I may post again later tonight however with us leaving tomorrow we have all our last minute stuff going on so we will be busy busy:cool1:

Cruiser List:
Jillsonfamily:
#2512 Patty, Mike, DD11 Cassandra, DD7 Caroline

Headrickx5:
#6612 Missy, Greg, DD16 Chappel (DISNAME: i<3castawaycay123,) DD13 Chloe, DS9 Cole
#6614 Wilmer, Elmer (Parents of Headrickx5)
#6610 Stefanie, Codi, & DD6 Anna Rae (SIL, BIL & DN of Headrickx5)
#6609 Barry, Vicki, DN14Ellis, & DN12 Jed

Davisdenyel:
#5129 & 5131 Denyel, Scott, DS12 Brandon, DD7 Hailey, DD5 Julia
#5127 DMom Gwen, DH Shorty, & DSis10 Bethany
#5139 DSis Candice & DD6 Caidence

jenkh:
#6134 Jen & DMom

officereg:
#6504 Sara, TJ, DS13 Collin, DD2 Peyton

babybun:
#7003 Lisa, Paul, DD16 Kelly

Jgillfamilymtairymd:
#2606 DHJim, DWMaureen, DS11Griffin, DD3Teaghan

Disneydreamer82:
#2015 Holley & DH Chris
#2021 DDad Melvin & DStepMom Sherry

Scottjm:
#???? DH, DW,, DS13, DD10

KCB911:
#???? Kristi, Jake, DD5 Lauren, DS3 Lane

Scarlett24:
#2638 & 2640 Mary, Jamie, DS8 James, DD5 Sienna, DD2 Lilah

Disneystowaway:
#????

Splashmommy:
#2116 DW, DH, & DS9

~Brandy~:
7537 Brandy, DH, DD7 Katie, DD6 Kieran

mollygirl13 :
#7064 Molly & DH

Plutoluvsfifi:
#???? DH Mark & DW Linda

HELPDESKGUY:
#2638 DH Nate, DW Raya, DD8 Maya, DD7 Gabriella

Lostboys:
#2626 DH Jim, DW Lynette, DD18 Stephanie

Iskig8s:
#???? DW Beth, DH Robert, DS11 & DD9

Japeer:
#???? Jill, Chris, DD 4 Emily, & DD 2 Allison

JandJDisneyLove:
#6015 DW Jen & DH Jason

kaytea06:
#6576 DW Kathy & DH John
#6574 Jerry (Kathy’s Dad), Karen (Kathy’s DSis), and Harold (Kathy’s DNephew)

Friend of jennybell
#1070 Unknown amount of guests

Fly4free2:
#???? Evelyn & Eilean (the 2 “E’s”  )


FE Participants:

*mickeymick1967
#6542 Jackie, Harry, DD13 Justine, DS9 Braeden

*Mickeymick1967’s friends
#2104 Diane, Marv, D-NieceD10 Kayla, & DNephew16 Ryan

*BuckeyePrincess:
#8566 Cassandra, DH Justin, DD2 Carrington, DS 11.5 months

*7DwarfsFanNY: (Disney Chix)
#7006 MaryJo, Kim, & Cindy
#7004 Gayle, Roz, &Lynne

*rescuetink:
#2094 DH David, DW Wendy, DD4 Shelby Rae, & DS7 Hunter
#2108 Debbie, Felix, DD9 Alicia
#2092 Janice (Mimi) & Russ (Poppy)

*WELOVEMICKEY:
#2071 Tara, DH Mike, DS7 Tommy, DS3 Alex, DS1 Danny
#2073 Mike’s Parents Dennis & Jo Ellen

*TheM&Mboys:
#5520 Jeanne, Jon, DS8 Matthew, & DS7 Michael

*Ruley3:
#2017 & #2019 April, Robert, DS16 Layne, DS7 Lance, & DD4 Layla

*DindelsPA:
#7631 Karen, Ed, DD12 Patricia
#7629 Missy, Danielle (DstepDS of DindelsPA)

*LindaBabe:
#7063 Linda & Bruce

*FireFly01:
#8582 DH David, DW Bobbie Lynn, DD2 Savannah

*jbwork:
#2131 Jason, Robyn, DS4 Matt, DD4 Ying

*lexiconjoe:
#2611 DH Joe, DW Danielle, DD17 Tesa, DD11 Shayln

*richelletaranto1:
#1046 DH Jim, DW Richelle, DD9 Bella, DS5 Sam

*bunny:
#2010 DW Jane, DH Greg, DS13 Ben, DS8 Josh

*memphismickey & TNGoofy:
#2102 Karen(memphismickey) & Pam (TNGoofy)

*jennybell
#1066 & 1068 DW Jenny, DH Jonathan, DD9 Molly, DS6 Jon, & DS4 Sam

Gift Exchange Info

Meet & Greet in the Promenade Lounge Deck 3 at 3:00pm on Embarkation Day!!!!
We will meet in the Promenade Lounge at 3:00pm before the muster drill and sail-away to get to know one another briefly, put names to faces, and for those of you who would like to participate, we will also have gift exchange! If you are participating in the gift exchange please be in the Promenade Lounge no later than 3:15. We will begin drawing names at that time!!!

Here's how it works:
Each family will bring a small gift to represent the area they are from, aka their hometown/state For example you could bring something from a local store like maybe a trinket from an artist in your hometown or if you are into sports bring something to represent your favorite home team. Last cruise on DCL, the gift I received was from a very sweet lady from Texas, she brought some local spices & coffee, along with a little Texas BBQ cookbook. It was really cool! It's just a simple gift nothing extravagant, that is unless you wanna give me a free cruise

No seriously just something light and fun!!

At the meet & greet, I will have name-tags to hand out where we will put our DIS name along with our real name, so that we can identify one another easily Then for each person or family who has brought a gift, when you come in find me, I will be handing out some lei's & up at the bar looking like I am in charge : Also I'll be wearing a name-tag At that point I'll write down your name & put it into a bowl/hat for the drawing part. I will also jot your name down on a list of who is actually participating in the exchange. That way everyone who brings a gift will receive one in return You hang onto your gift and have a seat, get to know some other people, have a drink, just relax : )

Around 3:30pm, which should give everyone enough time to mosey on down, we will begin the exchange I will call a name from the list and that person will come up pull a name from the drawing pool and exchange gifts with the person whose name they have drawn.

Very simple lots of fun and it ensures that each person who brings shall receive And no one is pressured into bringing something, it's completely up to each family, but please do come and hang out with us either way!!!

Can't wait! It's gonna be sooooo much fun!!


FE’s by Deck

Deck 1
1046: richelletaranto1
1066: jennybell
1068: jennybell

Deck 2

2010: bunny
2017: ruley3
2019: ruley3
2071: WELOVEMICKEY
2073: WELOVEMICKEY
2092: rescuetink’s friends
2094: rescuetink
2104: mickeymick1967’s friends
2102: MemphisMickey & TNGoofy
2108: rescuetink’s friends
2131: jbwork

2611: lexiconjoe

Deck 5
5520: TheM&Mboys

Deck 6
6542: Mickeymick1967

Deck 7
7004: 7Dwarf’sFanNY
7006: 7Dwarf’sFanNY
7063: LindaBabe
7629: DindelsPA
7631: DindelsPA

Deck 8
8582: FireFly01
8566: Buckeye Princess

[LindaBabe]

As first time cruisers we're really not sure of what "extras" to bring. I've scanned the threads and picked up a couple of pillow cases and markers, and made door magnets (DW had a lot of fun with what we have planned for our door).

Can anybody offer any last minute suggestions for things to pack which most people don't think of until they get onboard and say "Oh, I should have brought that? I'd hate to get there and say "Oh, I wish we'd have known that or thought of that". Items such as an extension cord, etc etc.

Bonine
sweater - could be chilly in the diningrooms or on deck at night
water shoes - for the beach - something you don't mind getting sandy or wet
multiplug extension cord - there are two sockets on the desk. that's it.
glow sticks - make great night lights in inside cabins
ziplock bags - a few each in all sizes.
highlighters for the navigators - one for each member of your family in different colors
post-its and pen

[briarwolf]

Heading to the World tomorrow for a short stay at SSR before heading to Cape Canaveral to get on the Magic!!! We are so ready to go!

[richelletaranto1]

Things to bring

Small container for beverages in fridge as soda fountains on top deck

Bug spray especially if do ruins tour in Cozumel

Sunblock

For kiddies with Hw pencil sharpened and eraser

[jillsonfamily]

Thanks for the invite to the meet and greet, disneydreamer82. We'll see how our family's doing once we board and hopefully join you for a while.

re: the gift exchange, is that for FE people only or for cruisers, too? Also, it's one per family, right?

Happy last-minute packing!

[richelletaranto1]

Two more days of chaos...... Then the chaos morphs into vacation fun:dance3:

[scassabria]

Make A Wish came by last night for Nico's wish granting presentation! They brought him a rolling Cars 2 suitcase, 2 shirts, a photo album, and coloring books & crayons for him and Sophia. Nico looks forward to going to the beach. Because of his tubies (port), he hasn't be able to go to the beach for the past 2 summers. He says he wants to take a picture of it and put it in a picture frame. I get all emotional just typing this, I am so thankful he is being given this gift. MAW is a wonderful organization! :cloud9:

[scassabria]

Nico's facebook page:



http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/pages/Nicos-Army/139805542724897

[i<3castawaycay123]

WE LEAVE TOMORROW!!!!! :cool1:

Which probably means this is the last time I will have time to post anything.... Happy traveling to everyone and I will see you on Saturday! :thumbsup2

[Lostboys]

Thank you for the list of things to bring. I hadn't even thought about most of those items. :worship:

[richelletaranto1]

That is such a touching story about nico. I can't wait to meet your family. What is your room number again?

[scassabria]

:upsidedow 5502

[rescuetink2]

Make A Wish came by last night for Nico's wish granting presentation! They brought him a rolling Cars 2 suitcase, 2 shirts, a photo album, and coloring books & crayons for him and Sophia. Nico looks forward to going to the beach. Because of his tubies (port), he hasn't be able to go to the beach for the past 2 summers. He says he wants to take a picture of it and put it in a picture frame. I get all emotional just typing this, I am so thankful he is being given this gift. MAW is a wonderful organization! :cloud9:

WOW --- I'm all teared up now too! I can't wait to meet you and your family. My DD is 4 and we are right here in SJ with you. We'll be flying out on Spirit Friday night, but we'll see you on the M&G! Have a wonderful and safe flight!

[disneydreamer82]

Thanks for the invite to the meet and greet, disneydreamer82. We'll see how our family's doing once we board and hopefully join you for a while.

re: the gift exchange, is that for FE people only or for cruisers, too? Also, it's one per family, right?

Happy last-minute packing!

Nope the gift exchange is for everyone:goodvibes Anyone who brings a gift shall receive one as well!!! And yes just one per family for that! :thumbsup2 Ok we are officially hitting the road!!! See you guys on the ship!!!!!!:banana::woohoo::yay: Can't wait to meet everyone!!!:dance3: Safe travels to all!:goodvibes

[7DwarfsFanNY]

Okay, I haven't even been on my cruise yet, let alone Thanksgiving and TWO radio stations are playing all out Christmas music!:scared1:

[AlohaDisney]

I'm not on your cruise, but I hope you all enjoy it!

One of my daycare families will be getting married on CC during your cruise, so I'll be praying for sunshine for both your CC stops! (and if you see a beautiful bride, let her know I say Congrats!)

[richelletaranto1]

:cool1:Eeeeeeek so excited feel like jumping! Had ds and dd in one carry on but dd wants to use her Minnie suitcase ugh! Still have to do toilettries meds etc and jewelry... That always takes so much time. Just bought my gift for the group meet and greet. Dd got her grammar Hw so will try to do some 2 nt.:hippie::cheer2::grouphug:

[FIREFLY01]

woohoo :cool1:I am officially on vacation got off work this morning!!!! :worship: hubbys last day is tomorrow!!!:yay: we can't wait to meet everyone!!!:grouphug:

We hope everyone has safe and uneventful travels!!!!!!:hug:

ugh now to start packing:headache:!!!!!

[LindaBabe]

WE're HERE! Port Canaveral Residence inn. Just had backyard barbecue - hamburgers, yummy potato salad mmmm. I NEVER let myself eat potato salad or a bun on a burger, but tonight, I had both and it was dee-licious!

What a sweet story for Nico _ I hope he gets his fill of sun and sand!

Totally forgot to bring a gift for the exchange. Oh well, my friends that aren't on the boards won't have them either, but i'll try to get them to the meet and greet anyway because of the children.

Safe travels, all!

[rescuetink]

Have a safe trip everyone!! We leave Friday afternoon for our flight, and then staying at the Best Western Inn & Suites by the airport!! My wife has been busier then a one armed paperhanger in a paper hanging contest!! Hopefully both our kids will spend time in the kids clubs and she'll get time to relax!!

[davisdenyel]

Ugh its 1030pm we have to leave in 5hrs! I will not get any sleep tonight :rotfl: I still have so much to do :headache: !!!! The kids drove me :banana: today. They were overly excited and super hyper. Everyone have a safe trip to the south.

[LindaBabe]

GOOD Morning Happy Cruisers!

Safe Journey, everyone.

DH is sleeping peacefully. I am uploading photos from our trip down and doing laundry.

The first contingent of family members arrived last night from Mexico. The excitement is building!

Everyone - have a FABULOUS Day!

[FIREFLY01]

good morning everyone!!! i can't believe only 2 more days!!!! woohoo!!!!

I promise I will start packing today of course my husband is flying today and realized this morning that with all his weight loss, his sport coat is too big, and needs some dress shirts for dinner (its a good thing they are all too big, but really 2 days prior he just realized this) so off shopping early with the little one this morning so i can get packing!!!

some things I can't travel without:
my hairdryer (hate the one on boat they have nooo power)
cell phone charger, camera battery charger, extra sd cards for camera
photo id (driver license),passport
call credit card company to inform you will be traveling out of country so no hangup if you try to use in cayman or cozumel

[i<3castawaycay123]

we are sitting in the airport! This is so exciting. Flight leaves at 2:40, then depending on what time we land, we will go to downtown Disney! :banana: see you guys Saturday!

[ruley3]

:yay:

Getting close.... Stopped in to say hi during lunch!!! DisneyDreamer my baby sis made it into Florida!!!

I am EXCITED!!!!:woohoo:


Not done packing!!!!! But It is ok..... Been thru this before!!! hehe


Find me on facebook would love to chat
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1520561884

Our plane leaves Raleigh at 8:30 tomorrow

[richelletaranto1]

Glad to hear a bunch of you already made it to Florida Safely. My kids also drove me bonkers and DH STILL NOT HOME FROM WORK!!!!!! Flying out of Boston tomorrow 7:44 am!!!!

[Buckeye Princess]

We had to cancel today. Both kids are really sick so we are not going to be able to go :( We are attached to the nebulizers. I hope everyone has great fun. I hope to read some trip reports!

[lexiconjoe]

Ok, I have four suitcases done and zipped ready to pack in the van, just three more to go. I am usually so much more prepared. I hope everyone has safe travels. See you Saturday :cheer2:

[lexiconjoe]

Okay, we're down to the crunch. 3 suitcases for 3 of us, and 3 carry-ons. I was told it would be okay to not bring the kitchen sink.

As first time cruisers we're really not sure of what "extras" to bring. I've scanned the threads and picked up a couple of pillow cases and markers, and made door magnets (DW had a lot of fun with what we have planned for our door).

Can anybody offer any last minute suggestions for things to pack which most people don't think of until they get onboard and say "Oh, I should have brought that? I'd hate to get there and say "Oh, I wish we'd have known that or thought of that". Items such as an extension cord, etc etc.

One of the best things ever is the over the door shoe holder for all the little things.. The bathrooms just do not have enought counter or shelf space.

[LindaBabe]

We had to cancel today. Both kids are really sick so we are not going to be able to go :( We are attached to the nebulizers. I hope everyone has great fun. I hope to read some trip reports!

SO sorry to hear your bad news. Hopefully the kids will be better very soon.

FE People, please remember to alter your lists to remove Buckeye Princess


The Mexican Family are here now - we all ate at ThaiThai last night - it was OUTSTANDING. The Georgia families arrive in time for dinner tonight, and we hope the CT/IL "Aunties" do also. FISH LIPS here we come!

Safe travels all. See you TOMORROW!

[FIREFLY01]

tomorrow is cruise day!!!! woohoo!!!!!

buckeye princess- so sorry to hear about ur little ones and having to cancel, we will miss you guys, but the kids health is most important! hope they get better soon!

[jbwork]

We had to cancel today. Both kids are really sick so we are not going to be able to go :( We are attached to the nebulizers. I hope everyone has great fun. I hope to read some trip reports!

Booooooooo, that sucks! One of mine was hooked up to a nebulizer and taking meds during the first of the week. We've learned to always pack the nebulizer now. Finally worked its way out after a couple of days. Hope they get better!

[jbwork]

Got our little 'checking out tomorrow' slip under the door this morning at the resort, usually this is the equivalent of a pink slip or something, but today it meant: CRUISE TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I woke up and started a load of laundry, seems weird to wash clothes while on vacation, but hopefully this will prevent us from having to do it on the boat. :thumbsup2

Hopefully hitting up the last of the Food and Wine fest today, and the weather here is looking COOL, ie, 48 for the low in Orlando, :scared1: We are looking forward to warmer temps!

[rescuetink]

Picking up the in=laws at 3:30 and then off to the airport!! For those of us that haven't been lucky enough to be in WDW or Florida already, have a safe trip!! See you all at the meet & greet!! :cool1: :banana: :yay: :cheer2: :dance3: :cheer2: :yay: :banana: :cool1:

[FIREFLY01]

happy cruise day!!!!!!!!

see everyone soon!!!

[FIREFLY01]

just got home..... missing the ship already, CANT WAIT FOR NEXT CRUISE! it was great to meet everyone, had a great time doing FE thank for all the great stuff, it was so fun coming back every day and seeing the new stuff! my daughter had so much fun, delivering gifts and seeing everyones doors and FE"s, hope everyone gets home safe!

[LindaBabe]

Safely tucked in at Wilderness Lodge Villas. It was a VERY fun cruise - and WOW, the FE gifts were super! LOVELY hand mades - book marks, a kitchen towel, potholder, plus the sweets, hand washes, etc. and a very useful firstaid kit!

My whole group, including the first timers, rebooked on board :)

SO sorry I could not find the room number of the couple celebrating their 50th - I forgot where I wrote it down. DID find some very clever doors - must have been dis-ers, just not on the fe list.

SO many nice people. Can't wait to do it again.

[HELPDESKGUY]

Back home and still feeling the sway of the ship!
Re-booked online loved every part of the cruise especially PALO! Guest services was a little lacking but every other CM was spot on! Service was great and our server was amazing.

BTW: anyone notice the last night we went through a storm? Ship was rocking like crazy!

Hope everyone has a safe journey back.

[LindaBabe]

Back home and still feeling the sway of the ship!
Re-booked online loved every part of the cruise especially PALO! Guest services was a little lacking but every other CM was spot on! Service was great and our server was amazing.

BTW: anyone notice the last night we went through a storm? Ship was rocking like crazy!

Hope everyone has a safe journey back.

First night and last night are always a little rough because of crossing the gulf stream, but I guess the last night we had a pretty good cross wind too. Too bad! I slept through it, and missed all the excitement.

HDG, why did you rebook on line? Doesn't you miss the 10% discount and the on board credit by not booking on board?

[HELPDESKGUY]

First night and last night are always a little rough because of crossing the gulf stream, but I guess the last night we had a pretty good cross wind too. Too bad! I slept through it, and missed all the excitement.

HDG, why did you rebook on line? Doesn't you miss the 10% discount and the on board credit by not booking on board?

My mistake I meant to say on board....I frequently type the word "online" LOL...

[~Brandy~]

We had a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful time. Did I mention it was wonderful? Everything from the food to the service to our room was top notch. On the way home we were discussing how hard it would be to choose between the parks and cruises.

We did notice the rough seas on the last night. Made for some wobbly legs yesterday! We tried to visit Downtown Disney before heading to the airport and we didn't make it far with our wobbly legs and heads. Unfortunately, our flight to Minneapolis was super delayed and we ended up spending about 10 hours at the Orlando airport... yuck.

[Lostboys]

First ever cruise in our lives and all we can say is WOW!!!!! AMAZING!!!!.

We're so sorry we didn't make it to the meet and greet, but we were so overwhelmed with taking in everything on the ship that the time had slipped by before we knew it.

The relatives that we sailed with have been on other cruises and they were very impressed with the way that Disney does things.

We decided to spend Saturday after the cruise at the Magic Kingdom, and spent most of our time there talking about the cruise.

All I can say is "Thank you Disney" for making this one of the best vacations we have ever had. Things went so smoothly from the time we boarded the plane in Canada, until the time we returned home.

DW and DD both found the last night at sea a bit rough, but it's all part of the experience, and I told them just to think of it as a new Disney ride.

DW is still trying to find her land legs. :rotfl:

[bunny]

So am I. :sick: We went to Epcot on Saturday and couldn't make it to the fireworks. Friday night was a killer. I almost felt like I was on a roller coaster. I miss my room steward and servers. The cruise was awesome.

[MemphisMickey]

Just wanted to say thanks to all who participated in the FE.

Boy did we luck out with the weather. Hated to go back to work, but how else do you pay for another vacation.

Karen

[rescuetink]

What a great cruise with a wonderful group of people!! :goodvibes We got to go to the Dolphin and visit with my sister and her family!! I've had a severe headache since I got back to New Jersey!! :headache: I think it's time to go back on the ship and get rid of it!! Expensive remedy, but I'll go to the doctor and get a prescription to say I need to go back on a cruise and get my insurance to pay for it!! :lmao:

Well, off to WDW next year and then DCL in 2013!! :cool1:

Thank you all for the wonderful FE gifts!! This was our first time doing it and we have better plans for the next cruise already!!! ::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo

[LindaBabe]

My mistake I meant to say on board....I frequently type the word "online" LOL...

WHEW! I hate to see anyone miss a good sale!:rotfl:

[davisdenyel]

I am so missing the lunch buffets lol. Back to plain sandwiches and corn dogs :rotfl2: I was not involved in the FE or did not go to the meet and greet. We were a group of 10 and it was all of our first cruise ever. We were very overwhelmed as it was without adding the extras lol. I did decorate my doors though and had a Mickey board hung on the outside of it (5129 and 5131) . Someone must of figured out I was a from this board because they left me a note saying so. Thanks for whoever left the note it made me smile! Next time I think I will be more comfortable joining in with you guys now I kind of know what I am doing. All of us booked a dummy cruise while on board. And that boat was rocking that last night! I took my kids in the gift shop late that night and I could hardly stand without wobbling. I felt like I had to many drinks without drinking anything lol. Getting back to the room was a pretty funny site though! We had Vetor and Toto as our servers and they were great! We were impressed with just about it all!

[davisdenyel]

I forgot to mention that my daughter did the talent show and wanted to say that if anyones elses child did that talent show that is reading this they did a wonderful job! All those kids were amazing!!!! Tons of talent up on that stage!

[jennybell]

We had Vitor and Toto as our servers also. They were amazing! We had 5 children in our group, and they all really loved Vitor and Toto.:love:

[rescuetink]

We had Vitor and Toto as our servers also. They were amazing! We had 5 children in our group, and they all really loved Vitor and Toto.:love:

We had Nenad and April and they were FANTASTIC!!! :worship:

[LindaBabe]

We had Sepho & Alexi. It was only Alexi's second week on the ship. I will say they were willing and eager to please - there were just a few hiccups along the way. It was our Stateroom host who was truly exceptional - Raymund from Philippines.

[~Brandy~]

We had Sepho & Alexi. It was only Alexi's second week on the ship. I will say they were willing and eager to please - there were just a few hiccups along the way. It was our Stateroom host who was truly exceptional - Raymund from Philippines.

We had Raymund also (we were in 7058) and I swear that guy works 20 hours a day! I'd get up at the crack of dawn and see him and again before going to bed late. He did a great job magically cleaning in our room when we were gone, no matter how small the window of time. I wonder how many rooms each person has?

[officereg]

We had Susana and Widi as our servers, and Yan as our stateroom host. When we came home my son said, he wished he had tried to pack them in his suitecase :rotfl2:

[DisneyObsession]

What a great cruise!!! I had such great time and it was so much fun to check the FE to see what was left! The red bags were the best ....I think our entire group used theirs for the day trips! :)

The last night was NOT enjoyable at all! :scared1: It was like a never ending roller coaster...unfortunately it made me think twice about booking another cruise. I'm sure in time I'll forget about it and book another! ;)

Our servers were Slaven & I Katut who were amazing! They had to deal with a table of 6 women and were very attentive! :thumbsup2

[richelletaranto1]

Nice meeting all of you! Here is my last question.... I forgot to buy pins for stocking stuffers eBay ones seem so expensive. Any ideas?

[rescuetink]

Nice meeting all of you! Here is my last question.... I forgot to buy pins for stocking stuffers eBay ones seem so expensive. Any ideas?

Look on the threads for upcomming cruises and ask someone on one of those threads if they will get them for you and you'll send them the cost and postage!! Or possibly contact DCL and see if they have a suggestion!!

[LindaBabe]

Nice meeting all of you! Here is my last question.... I forgot to buy pins for stocking stuffers eBay ones seem so expensive. Any ideas?

Ebay is expensive? Mybe individual collectors items. Try Searching "disney pin lots" lots = groups of pins. you don't get to choose which pins, but they're generally very good value. make sure they say all genuine Disney pins.



Did anyone open that cute first aid kit yet? I did, this morning and was surprised all over again - with MICKEY BAND AIDS!

[rescuetink]

Did anyone open that cute first aid kit yet? I did, this morning and was surprised all over again - with MICKEY BAND AIDS!

My kids SWEAR that they have boo-boos that need a bandaid since they opened that onboard!!! :rolleyes: My DD actuall had a boo-boo yesterday so I let her use one!! :cheer2: All the gifts were great, they far out did my expectations!! Again I thank you all for helping make my kids cruise Magical!! :worship: The FE's are one of the things they will remember and talk about for a long time!! :grouphug:

[LindaBabe]

Hey all!! We miss you all terribly!!! :hug:

My wife has asked me to reach out to all of you and ask a favor!! She's trying to scrapbook our vacation and she's missing the Navigator from our day at Cozumel. DO any of you possibly have an extra copy that I can have and I'll gladly pay for the shipping!!

She will be forever grateful!!! :worship:

I'M pretty sure I have at least one - can scan and email. I'll check.

[rescuetink]

Hey all!! We miss you all terribly!!! :hug:

My wife has asked me to reach out to all of you and ask a favor!! She's trying to scrapbook our vacation and she's missing the Navigator from our day at Cozumel. DO any of you possibly have an extra copy that I can have and I'll gladly pay for the shipping!!

She will be forever grateful!!! :worship: