August 8, 2010 double dip!

[noahsmom]

We just booked the 8/8/10 double dip - are we on the ship by ourselves? This will be our 6th cruise, but our 1st double dip! Looking forward to seeing more of Castaway Cay! In our 5 previous visits we never seem to get past the family beach.

[TVEPFOX]

We're booked for this cruise but might cancel. I just booked Dream for Aug 2011 for less money!

[noahsmom]

we booked on Dream also, back to backs in July. I was disappointed at no 7 night cruises. We can only sail in the summer because DH is a teacher. Depending on what they announce for the next new ship we may switch one of our Dream ressies to 2012. Also, we may check on switching this one to a 5 day to Key West. We booked on points so I'm not sure how that would impact a move.

[Disney-Bride2010]

My fiance and I are booked on this cruise for our honeymoon! This will be my fourth cruise (2nd DCL) and his third (1st DCL).

[noahsmom]

Congratulations on your wedding! Are you getting married at WDW?

[Disney-Bride2010]

Congratulations on your wedding! Are you getting married at WDW?

Thank you! Yep! We're getting married at the Wedding Pavilion with a reception at Narcoossee's on Thursday August 5. :goodvibes

[LuvsBlueDiamonds]

I've changed my screen name. Since I lost my job I'm tired of being my old user name. Time for something new...

TVEPFOX is now LuvsBlueDiamonds

Yeah, go figure, what a great screen name for me. For those of you who are getting to know me I LOVE blue diamonds. Ask DH, I collect them!!

I have to start all over with posts and threads, but I don't care. Hopefully this name will bring me good luck and maybe a few new gems!

[Disneygrl36]

My husband & I are booked for this cruise for our anniversary. We have been on 2 Disney Cruises but have never had a nice day at Castaway Cay. One cruise it was dreary & cold & the other we missed CC entirely because of a tropical storm. So we can't wait to hopefully have 2 days at CC. Our anniversary is on the 9th. Looking forward to sailing with you all. :sail:

[Pixiedustdawn]

We are booked on this cruise also.

How exciting Disney-Bride2010 getting married at Disney and taking your honeymoon on the Disney Cruise!!

What a way to start a marriage!

Dawn

[noahsmom]

Ok, so far we have:
Pixiedustdawn
Disneybride 2010
LuvsBlueDiamonds
TVEPFOX
Noahsmom

My family consists of me (Kelli), DH (Bill), DS (Noah) who is 12. As I mentioned earlier this is our 6th cruise (all with DCL) and we've never missed CC. We have rain while at CC, even had the beach evacuated during a thunderstorm but it was short and we were back on the beach enjoying the sun.

[IrishCowboy]

Have a great cruise!

[Dsnylndlvrs]

We'll be on the same cruise after a week at WDW and can't wait. There's DH and I along with our two teenagers. We've been on two previous DCL cruises along with a couple of RCCL. Our first DCL cruise was a 7 day double dip and it was amazing!

[Pixiedustdawn]

We'll be on the same cruise after a week at WDW and can't wait. There's DH and I along with our two teenagers. We've been on two previous DCL cruises along with a couple of RCCL. Our first DCL cruise was a 7 day double dip and it was amazing!

Sounds like your family will have a wonderful summer!

[Illini_Fan]

We just booked this cruise yesterday. It will be our first cruise ever and I think we are more excited than our boys - ages 10 and 6.

[AverysMommy]

We are looking at this cruise - its frustrating that there are no Navigators but I guess we will wait for the May 30th cruise.

Making the final call over the next week or two.....it will be the 2 of us plus our 3 kids - 17 neice, 10 year old son and 8 year old daughter.

We will then go to WDW for a few days as well.

[m&p'smom]

Hi Everyone! Me and my dd (age 13) are booked on this cruise as the 2nd portion of our back to back cruises! :banana: We are both soooo ready!

[Dsnylndlvrs]

Just checking in to say hi and see if maybe there's anyone new. We've been busy planning the WDW part of our trip. It's so much more complicated planning for WDW than DL, which is what we're used to. It'll all be fun though!:banana:

[ICEMANPAD]

Hi everyone!! We just booked this Wonderful cruise!! It will be my DH, DS (age 10 1/2) and me!! We look forward to chatting with everyone!!

Lisa

[Pixiedustdawn]

Hi Everyone! Me and my dd (age 13) are booked on this cruise as the 2nd portion of our back to back cruises! :banana: We are both soooo ready!

We are also doing a back to back. It will be myself and my 13 year old dd. We are very excited.

[brava]

Hi everyone!
I'll be on this cruise, too with my kids ages 8 and 10, and my 6 year old niece and 4 year old nephew. I've been on the DCL before, and my kids are so happy we're doing it again. Did you know that all kids, regardless of age, can play together in the Oceaneer Club and Lab? There are no longer age restrictions. This is good if you have siblings of different ages or extended family members who want to be together.

We'll be in Disney World for 9 days before the cruise.

See everyone on the cruise!

[Pixiedustdawn]

Once school ends we are going to see the days fly by and soon we will be cruising.

I just booked my airfare. It was a bit pricey and not exactly what I wanted, but at least I got it!

[noahsmom]

Late night for me tonight - I can book our Palo reservation tonight!! I can't believe that's here already. It's really nice that DCL sent me an email reminder. This is new, we've never gotten that before. Wish me luck! Dinner only this time, no brunch.

[ICEMANPAD]

We were able to book dinner and brunch last night!! :thumbsup2 We hope everyone had good luck booking!! :wizard:

Lisa

[Pixiedustdawn]

I will wait until I get onboard to book.

[Dsnylndlvrs]

We can't book spa and Palo for a couple more days. Have to be patient!!:rolleyes1

Noah's mom - we're doing AKV before boarding the Wonder too! Awesome plan I think! :thumbsup2

[marukochan]

Hi everyone!

We just put our deposit in for this cruise and are very excited!! We are especially looking forward to two days in CC:cool1:

I will be going with DH, DS (8) and DS (3).

[Pixiedustdawn]

Hi everyone!

We just put our deposit in for this cruise and are very excited!! We are especially looking forward to two days in CC:cool1:

I will be going with DH, DS (8) and DS (3).

Welcome!!!!

[Buckeye Princess]

We just booked! Not only will this be our first Disney Cruise, but our first of any cruise. We are doing one of the Alaskan cruises in 2011 so I wanted to get a trip under our belts as I figure there is a bit of a learning curve.

It will be myself and DH as well as our now 15 month old daughter. I will be mid pregnancy too. We'll be in Tampa for the month of July while my husband does a med school rotation. Afterwards we are going to spend a week at WDW then the cruise. We are booked at Kidani but thinking of switching to the Poly.

[kayochan]

Glad to hear that you are booked on this cruise also BP :)

It is almost summer vacation for the kids...and almost cruise time :)

Can't wait to be on CC for 2 days! Anyone doing the stingray excursion? We are looking into that and maybe a cabana massage.

Also, anyone booked for the palo brunch or tea?

[Illini_Fan]

Glad to hear that you are booked on this cruise also BP :)

It is almost summer vacation for the kids...and almost cruise time :)

Can't wait to be on CC for 2 days! Anyone doing the stingray excursion? We are looking into that and maybe a cabana massage.

Also, anyone booked for the palo brunch or tea?


We haven't booked it yet, but are planning on the stingray adventure. Not sure which day we are planning on booking. Any advice? Are excursions less crowed on the 2nd day at CC?

[kayochan]

This will be our first double dip so I don't know which day would be better for excursions but we are planning on doing the stingray on the first day (morning) at CC. (It will be my DH and DS (8) doing the excursion while my DS (3) and I hang out on the sand.


):yay:

[kayochan]

By the way, anyone have any guesses on the movies that will be shown on our cruise?

These are some of the movies coming up for release from Disney:

PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME --- May 28
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Alfred Molina, Ben Kingsley
Director: Mike Newell

From the team that brought the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy to the big screen, Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films present PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME, an epic action-adventure set in the mystical lands of Persia. A rogue prince (JAKE GYLLENHAAL) reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess (GEMMA ARTERTON) and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time—a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.

TOY STORY 3 ----- June 18
Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn, Estelle Harris, John Ratzenberger, Ned Beatty, Jodi Benson, Michael Keaton, Timothy Dalton, Whoopi Goldberg, Joan Cusack, John Morris, Laurie Metcalf, R. Lee Ermey, Jeff Garlin, Bonnie Hunt, Blake Clark
Director: Lee Unkrich

The creators of the beloved Toy Story films re-open the toy box and bring moviegoers back to the delightful world of Woody, Buzz and our favorite gang of toy characters in TOY STORY 3. Woody and Buzz had accepted that their owner Andy would grow up someday, but what happens when that day arrives? In the third installment, Andy is preparing to depart for college, leaving his loyal toys troubled about their uncertain future. Lee Unkrich (co-director of Toy Story 2 and Finding Nemo) directs this highly anticipated film, and Michael Arndt, the Academy Award®-winning screenwriter of Little Miss Sunshine, brings his unique talents and comedic sensibilities to the proceedings. TOY STORY 3 will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE ----- July 16
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel, Teresa Palmer, Alfred Molina, Toby Kebbell, Monica Bellucci
Director: Jon Turteltaub

Walt Disney Studios, producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Jon Turteltaub, the creators of the National Treasure franchise, present The Sorcerer's Apprentice – an innovative and epic comedy adventure about a sorcerer and his hapless apprentice who are swept into the center of an ancient conflict between good and evil. Balthazar Blake (NICOLAS CAGE) is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath (ALFRED MOLINA). Balthazar can't do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler (JAY BARUCHEL), a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protégé. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners work to stop the forces of darkness. It'll take all the courage Dave can muster to survive his training, save the city and get the girl as he becomes The Sorcerer's Apprentice. The screenplay is by Matt Lopez and Doug Miro & Carlo Bernard from a screen story by Matt Lopez and Larry Konner & Mark Rosenthal.

STEP UP 3D ----- August 6
Starring: Adam Sevani, Alyson Stoner, Rick Malambri, Sharni Vinson, Keith "Remedy" Stallworth, Kendra Andrews, Stephen "Twitch" Boss, Joe Slaughter
Director: Jon M. Chu

New York's intense street dancing underground comes alive in eye-popping Digital 3D in the third installment of the STEP UP franchise as the raw, passion-fueled culture goes global. A tight-knit group of street dancers, including Luke (RICK MALAMBRI) and Natalie (SHARNI VINSON), team up with NYU freshman Moose (ADAM SEVANI), and find themselves pitted against the world's best hip hop dancers in a high-stakes showdown that will change their lives forever.

:banana:

[ICEMANPAD]

Hi all-

In case anyone is interested in a secret porthole cabin--5524 is now available. We transferred from this cabin to a cat 6. Also, if any of you are Florida Residents, FL resident rates are now available for our sailing!! :cool1: :thumbsup2 Have a great weekend!! :wizard:

[WeLuvDCL]

Hi all-

In case anyone is interested in a secret porthole cabin--5524 is now available. We transferred from this cabin to a cat 6. Also, if any of you are Florida Residents, FL resident rates are now available for our sailing!! :cool1: :thumbsup2 Have a great weekend!! :wizard:
Hi, We just booked cabin 5524. I laughed when I saw your post because I didn't look at this thread before booking. I just read my e-mails this morning and saw the FLR discount for this cruise. I always check for SPH rooms when booking. This is only the 2nd time we've been able to get one!:cool1:

This cruise will be a surprise anniversary gift for my DH. It will be our 14th anniversary on 8/10! I tried to surprise him with a cruise for his birthday but it didn't work out so I'm hoping I can get this one planned so that I can wait to tell him the Saturday before we leave.

Is anyone interested in doing a FE (Fish Extender) gift exchange? Our DD(2) will be cruising with us also.

[WeLuvDCL]

Also, if any of you are Florida Residents, FL resident rates are now available for our sailing!! :cool1: :thumbsup2 :wizard:
Hi Lisa,
I'm curious if you were able to get the FL resident discount since it came out after you booked. I've been trying to find out if that is possible without rebooking? We are booked on the Panama Canal cruise and I'll be very upset if FL resident rates come out after we make final payment and we can't get the discount.

[ICEMANPAD]

Hi Lisa,
I'm curious if you were able to get the FL resident discount since it came out after you booked. I've been trying to find out if that is possible without rebooking? We are booked on the Panama Canal cruise and I'll be very upset if FL resident rates come out after we make final payment and we can't get the discount.

Hi-

Welcome aboard and welcome to this thread!! Yes, we were able to transfer our existing reservation to the FL resident rate. We have never had a problem doing this. However, the agent I spoke w/ this time did almost present a few problems-first, he stated that if the pay in full date had passed (I believe 5/25/10 for this sailing), then we would have to pay a cancellation fee (never heard of that before) and second, we needed to be able to fax our Fl driver license to reservations w/in 48 hours (never heard of that before either). Everything worked out though!! :hippie:

[Silverfox97]

Hi all -

My name is Emily and I am registered on this cruise along with my DH and DD(3). My DH & I took a 3 night Wonder honeymoon cruise in '05 after our Disney wedding. It will be our daughter's first cruise and she is thrilled. We have been booked since Sept. '09, but are starting to get excited. I have been lurking around the boards for a few weeks, so I thought I might as well join in!

I want to thank Lisa for letting me know about the Florida resident discounts - I e-mailed our Dreams Unlimited travel agent about this, as it would save us over half!!! I hope that paying in full already won't matter.........

Anyways, I am interested in the Fish Extender gift exchange - I know that my DD would love to come back to the stateroom to see a gift here and there!

[kayochan]

Hi, We just booked cabin 5524. I laughed when I saw your post because I didn't look at this thread before booking. I just read my e-mails this morning and saw the FLR discount for this cruise. I always check for SPH rooms when booking. This is only the 2nd time we've been able to get one!:cool1:

This cruise will be a surprise anniversary gift for my DH. It will be our 14th anniversary on 8/10! I tried to surprise him with a cruise for his birthday but it didn't work out so I'm hoping I can get this one planned so that I can wait to tell him the Saturday before we leave.

Is anyone interested in doing a FE (Fish Extender) gift exchange? Our DD(2) will be cruising with us also.



We would be interested in FE as well :)

[ssanders79]

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[Silverfox97]

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Sorry - posted from my hubby's account accidentally. Anyways,

Woo hoo! Cheers to Dreams Unlimited Travel for being able to apply Florida resident rates even after our balance was pain in full!!

How do we go about collecting info for the Fish Extenders? I guess we need who's in what stateroom, male/female, and how old they are. Is that something collected by 1 person via email and distributed out? New to fish extender gift exchanging..........

Emily

[ICEMANPAD]

Emily-

Welcome to the thread!! :thumbsup2

Lisa

[ICEMANPAD]

We are interested in participating in a FE exchange as well!! Our DS loves the scavenger hunt aspect....wandering the halls, finding the very creative fish extenders, placing gifts and yes receiving gifts as well!!! :cool1: :banana:

Lisa

[WeLuvDCL]

I would be happy to keep the FE list. Please send me a PM with your cabin number, gender and ages of all children in your room. You can still participate if you don't have any kids, I just won't make you post your age. ;) If you feel comfortable providing names, that would be great too. I know some people on our previous cruises made personalized FE gifts.

I just made final payment yesterday so I could book Palo for our anniversary. :love: I am so excited about 2 days at CC. DH said the new waterslides are awesome.

[QBNQT]

Welcome to: The August 8, 2010 Disney Wonder-Double Dip-Cruise Fish Extenders (FE) players list :fish:,

Here is the beginning of our FE list. We will be doing individual choice for the gifts; either an individual gift or a cabin gift, it is up to you. If you would like to join the fun, let us know in your post. Please include:


your cabin
number of adults
number (age and gender) of children
special notes such as:
allergies
If for some reason you cabin number changes close to the sail date, or you upgrade your cabin at the port, that information needs to be shared with the rest of the FE group.
If your cabin has a roommate situation, where you both are participating in the FE Exchange, but do not reside together in real life, please state that when you sign up. Each person would then be listed and each person would receive gifts of their own.

Please be aware that I will stop checking this thread on 8/1/10. I will compile a list and post it to the thread with all the information gathered to make our gift delivery easier. Any posts thereafter will be up to the individual to update on their list.

If anyone would like to start FE groups that are going in for a group gift that would be great, but I will ONLY keep track of individual gifts. So if anyone would like that task please begin a new thread.

Thanks and :welcome:!
Cabin #: 6548
2-Adults
1-Girl Age 11
1-Boy Age 9
No Allergies

[QBNQT]

I just posted a thread for our cruise date for anyone interested in being a part of the FE fun! If anyone would like to join it is under the title of:

August 8, 2010-Disney Wonder Cruise-FISH EXTENDER LIST!

[QBNQT]

BTW, my family and I will be on the same cruise. I will be traveling with my DH, DD-11, and DS-9. We will be celebrating my Masters graduation, our 13 year wedding anniversary, and the kids birthdays. Lots to celebrate and be happy about...and going to WDW and a Disney Cruise is the perfect solution.:cool1:

[jilljill]

Welcome to: The August 8, 2010 Disney Wonder-Double Dip-Cruise Fish Extenders (FE) players list :fish:,

Here is the beginning of our FE list. We will be doing individual choice for the gifts; either an individual gift or a cabin gift, it is up to you. If you would like to join the fun, let us know in your post. Please include:


your cabin
number of adults
number (age and gender) of children
special notes such as:
allergies
If for some reason you cabin number changes close to the sail date, or you upgrade your cabin at the port, that information needs to be shared with the rest of the FE group.
If your cabin has a roommate situation, where you both are participating in the FE Exchange, but do not reside together in real life, please state that when you sign up. Each person would then be listed and each person would receive gifts of their own.

Please be aware that I will stop checking this thread on 8/1/10. I will compile a list and post it to the thread with all the information gathered to make our gift delivery easier. Any posts thereafter will be up to the individual to update on their list.

If anyone would like to start FE groups that are going in for a group gift that would be great, but I will ONLY keep track of individual gifts. So if anyone would like that task please begin a new thread.

Thanks and :welcome:!
Cabin #: 6548
2-Adults
1-Girl Age 11
1-Boy Age 9
No Allergies

I just posted a thread for our cruise date for anyone interested in being a part of the FE fun! If anyone would like to join it is under the title of:

August 8, 2010-Disney Wonder Cruise-FISH EXTENDER LIST!

QBNQT - I've merged your FE thread into this thread to keep just 1 open thread for each sailing. Also, I noticed there was more FE talk on the thread and thought it best to keep the threads together.

Have a great cruise everyone.

[Silverfox97]

Hey everyone,

Here's the info for the FE exchange:

Stateroom #6634
2 - adults (Mom & Dad)
1 - girl (age 3)
No allergies

PM me if you need more details (names, etc.)

Can't wait!!!!

[ICEMANPAD]

FE Information:

Stateroom: 6598
2 Adults (Mom (Lisa) and Dad (Chuck)
1 Boy Age 10 1/2 (Mason)
***allergic to nuts***

Thanks!! :cool1:

[QBNQT]

The FE List is growing, how exciting! I added a section for names since I read on a thread that in a previous cruise people made personalized FE gifts. Only if you feel comfortable, though, not a requirement.

[QBNQT]

Thanks to jilljill for moving the thread to not making it confusing for everyone participating in the FE exchange.

[Silverfox97]

Sure! Here is an update with our names:

Stateroom #6634
2 - adults (Mom - Emily & Dad - Scott)
1 - girl (Isabelle - age 3)
No allergies

So far, we are all on the same deck!

[QBNQT]

Click here (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/aRU884y004MiFgHtizaXJcURamKZCmglWTvDiCJKm1M?feat=d irectlink)for the FE list that I have thus far. If you do not see yourself repost your request.

[WeLuvDCL]

Click here (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/rc95j4BteWiyAJLwp4UsZcURamKZCmglWTvDiCJKm1M?feat=d irectlink)for the FE list that I have thus far. If you do not see yourself repost your request.
Please add us to the FE.
Cabin 5524 Rob, Dawn & Emily (DD2) - no allergies.

[WeLuvDCL]

Is there anyone with a younger child(ren) that would like to be tablemates with us and our 3yo daughter? We've made a lot of great friends over the years doing this.

If you are interested please send me a PM and we can link our reservations for dining only.

[Silverfox97]

Well, so far, we have 4 participants in the FE group. I sent out some PMs to some people who posted earlier in the thread to let them know that we are compiling info for FE and to post info if they are still on our cruise and are interested. Hope we can get a little more participation!! My daughter is going to have such a good time passing stuff out and seeing other people fish extenders!

[QBNQT]

Thus far, we are still at four cabins for the FE Exchange. There were others interested but have not posted any information yet that I can tell. Silverfox97, have you received any replies from your PM's to them? Please everyone check the list as I have made some minor updates. Most importantly, check the allergies column to make sure it is listed correctly. Can't wait till August. May is down, only two more months to go!

[Silverfox97]

Thus far, we are still at four cabins for the FE Exchange. There were others interested but have not posted any information yet that I can tell. Silverfox97, have you received any replies from your PM's to them? Please everyone check the list as I have made some minor updates. Most importantly, check the allergies column to make sure it is listed correctly. Can't wait till August. May is down, only two more months to go!

Hi Liz,

I received one reply - I sent PM's to everyone on this thread, which actually was I think 13 users. Pixiedustdawn replied today and should be posting her info soon. User "kayochan" said they were interested on the thread, but has yet to post information, or reply to the PM. Would be great to have more. Originally, I was going to deliver on Nassau day, because we treat that as an "at sea" day, but if only a few cabins are participating, we are going to break our gifts up and deliver a few everyday to keep the kids excited!!!

Emily

[bkoehl]

We are sailing this date as well - our first DCL cruise! Little nervous about the FE thing looking at some of the posts and pictures of what people give - WAY too creative for me! - but think my kids will think this is the coolest thing ever so we are IN! :yay:

Cabin 6550

Me (Becky)
DH (John)
DS (Jack 8)
DD (Rebecca 5)

OMG now I have to make one of those FE things! The pressure, the pressure....

[Silverfox97]

Welcome Becky! Thanks for joining in! I know what you mean, the daunting task of making the fish extender. I mean, I can sew - 2 years ago I sewed a Dorothy (Wizard of Oz) costume from a pattern for my DD. BUT, I always rely on a pattern............I am hoping it turns out OK! I know in my head what I want it to look like, but who knows how it will turn out!

:beach:

[QBNQT]

Click here (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/oxgrJxOodZZr7-ouNnsIIcURamKZCmglWTvDiCJKm1M?feat=directlink)for updated FE list.

[OrlandoDisneyFan]

Hello everyone. Took advantage of the FL Resident rates last night and booked our 4th cruise. Myself, DW, DD (will have just turned 6) and DS (1-1/2).

Got lucky and got our 'favorite' cabin, and was also surprised to see early dining was available, as well as some Palo reservations open. So if any of you are wait listed for main dining, it may be a good time to call and see if you can get that changed.

Hope everyone is as excited as we are...it will be a nice end of summer break before my daughter starts 1st grade.

[Silverfox97]

Welcome OrlandoDisneyFan!!!

[ICEMANPAD]

Easiest way to do FE gifts is Oriental Trading Company or similar enterprise...stuff is inexpensive and plentiful...alternatively a "dollar" store or the like works well too...we have done FE's w/over 50 kids involved to as few as 5-10...

Chuck:cool1:

[marukochan]

Please add us to the FE list: DH, DW, DS (8), DS (3). :banana:

thank you QBNQT!

[marukochan]

Oooops! Forgot our stateroom number!

It is 6050. :)

[QBNQT]

Click here (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/B4H7MJMO81YckGScJDWjgMURamKZCmglWTvDiCJKm1M?feat=d irectlink)for the updated FE list.

[Silverfox97]

Cool! Our fish extender list is growing!!! Awesome! The people on the 5th & 6th deck are going to be wondering what's going on (since 5 of us are on deck 6 and 1 on deck 5). I hope PixieDawnDust replies with her info soon!!

Almost 2 months to go -- :banana:

My DD asks to watch the DCL DVD every single day. She is SOOO excited!!!

[marukochan]

Hi QB!

Just wanted to let you know that the FE list has my 3 year old son under the girl column.

Thanks in advance for the fix.

:)

[marukochan]

Hi QB:

I also sent you a PM with more info.

Thanks!
:)

[QBNQT]

Hi Mar:
Did not receive a PM from you.

[QBNQT]

Click here (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/l_iFJWEw0fIRnW_D1Ma9i8URamKZCmglWTvDiCJKm1M?feat=d irectlink)for an updated FE List.

[Pixiedustdawn]

I am really horrible with all of this. I couldn't click on the "click here" nothing came up.

I went shopping for FE gifts and I need an extra suitcase just to fit the gifts that I got, and that isn't even enough for all my cruises. I think I am going to make myself go mad if I try. I have questions...

1. Is it one gift per person, each cruise?
2. Is there a master list that will be handed out when we all meet the first day?
3. Should I participate in this FE? I will explain...

We are embarking upon the Wonder on August 3rd, and disembarking on the 29th. I would love to do every cruise's FE, but I don't think I will be able to. I will talk to my dd and see what we come up with.

Any suggestions?

[Silverfox97]

PixieDustDawn,

First of all, you are so lucky to be cruising for that long - good for you!!

For the FE, here's what I am doing - a grab bag for each child in the stateroom, gender specific. HOWEVER, you could make it simple & easy - do something small for each stateroom, rather than for each person. Maybe something from the town/state you are from? Pen/pencil & a note pad? A homemade label that says something fun wrapped aroud a Hershey bar, just a few ideas along those lines. There is a FE thread that could help you with ideas. Something like that. No one cares about the quantity - it's just the fun of passing out and receiving :) You could make it small & simple.

As far as not being able to click on the link, see if QBNQT can send you the list via PM. Our list is pretty small so far, so our cruise will be easy!

Hope this helps,
Emily

[Pixiedustdawn]

Thanks Emily,

I just drove my daughters crazy with the whole FE thing. We added it all up and decided we are just going to do a FE on one of our cruises. We decided to wait until my oldest joins us, and that will be the cruise we will do it on. I have about six shopping bags of "stuff" waiting to be packed. It is getting out of hand. I couldn't imagine planning an FE for all six cruises, since I don't even know what I am doing. lol

Thanks for the info, but we will pass on the FE for this sailing. I hope we are all going to meet on the first day. I would love to participate in a meet.

[mkgal]

My family will be there, too!

Any Navigators yet?

[mkgal]

Pixiedustdawn,

Did you get a great discount for booking so many back to back cruises?

[Silverfox97]

Anyone else out there on our cruise interested in participating in the Fish Extender fun?? I know there are some new additions to our cruise!!

[Pixiedustdawn]

Pixiedustdawn,

Did you get a great discount for booking so many back to back cruises?

No discounts. As a matter of fact, I cruised last year on the Magic for the entire Month of August and it was way cheaper. (More days last year) The smaller cruises add up to more money.

Next year I may do it in the Med. Seems to be about the same amount. (Minus air and hotel)

[WeLuvDCL]

Navigators have been posted!!!! WOOHOO!! :banana:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2483610

[marukochan]

Ok, I am getting very excited about this trip!!! It is coming up soon :cool1:

[marukochan]

By the way, there are some kids activities that I havn't seen in the 3-4 day Bahama trips. Anyone know any details on these:
- Lava Flow
- Challenge of Davey Jones
- Around the World in 7 days.

[marukochan]

Hi Mar:
Did not receive a PM from you.

I figured out that my PM didn't reach you because I didn't have 10 posts yet (I didn't know that you have to have at least 10 posts prior to being able to PM.)

I will try to PM you again after my 10th post:)

[Silverfox97]

So today, we went to Michaels and got some adhesive magnetic sheets. We are going to print out pictures at Target or Costco and use the magnetic sheets (adhesive sheet on one side, magnet on the other) to save our printer ink! Hope this works well for the door decorations. We also bought a waterproof camera -- we are getting so so excited!!!

The fish extender is "in progress" - might post pics when I get it done...

It's coming up!!!

[QBNQT]

Silverfox, that is a great idea sending the pictures to costco for saving on ink. However, will there be any copyright issues when printing?

[Silverfox97]

Silverfox, that is a great idea sending the pictures to costco for saving on ink. However, will there be any copyright issues when printing?

Well, we've never had a problem with anything we have printed before, and my spouse always send various photoshopped things to print. We have printed out many Disney things with Disney logos. We had heard that when you try to print wedding pics or any other professional pics, that they won't and they always have. I guess we will see! If there's a problem with one, we will just go on to the next store..........let's see, there's Target, Costco, Sam's Club...the list goes on......:cool2:

[WeLuvDCL]

Just giving our thread a bump! DCL released cat 12 specials this week so hopefully more DISers have booked this cruise.

[marukochan]

Now that school is winding down, can't help but think about the pristine beaches of CC...looking forward to some sun, sand and snorkeling!

[Silverfox97]

Hey everyone,

What do you think about assigning different days to pass out FE gifts? That way, each cabin will get one or two each day, and it would be more special for the kids (vs. all of them coming in 1 or 2 days).

What does everyone think? QBNQT, maybe if we decide to do this, you could add this to your spreadsheet?

[ICEMANPAD]

Well it also depends on whether people bring one item per person, or multiple smaller items...we tend to do the latter for the exercise in delivering plus the fun in getting "more" stuff..

Chuck:cool1:

[NC DCL fans]

Hi!
We'll be cruising with you!!! We'd like to join the FE exchange! Sorry we're joining so late! Our family is:

me- Nancy
DH John
DD17 Jennifer
DS14 Ryan

Can't wait to see everybody on the boat - and at the pelican plunge!! I'll have to get busy and make a door sign. I can't believe its only 46 days away! We're waiting for our GTY room assignment which should come out in the next few days (I hope). We'll post our cabin number asap. Thanks QB for keeping the FE list!

[ICEMANPAD]

Hi!
We'll be cruising with you!!! We'd like to join the FE exchange! Sorry we're joining so late! Our family is:

me- Nancy
DH John
DD17 Jennifer
DS14 Ryan

Can't wait to see everybody on the boat - and at the pelican plunge!! I'll have to get busy and make a door sign. I can't believe its only 46 days away! We're waiting for our GTY room assignment which should come out in the next few days (I hope). We'll post our cabin number asap. Thanks QB for keeping the FE list!


Welcome to the group!! :thumbsup2 Our DS is in Western North Carolina for summer camp!! It is a beautiful state!! :thumbsup2

Lisa

[Silverfox97]

Well it also depends on whether people bring one item per person, or multiple smaller items...we tend to do the latter for the exercise in delivering plus the fun in getting "more" stuff..

Chuck:cool1:

That's pretty cool! We have a goodie bag for each child so far...........but it is jam packed!!! I thought about delivering a few items each day, but changed my mind!

[Silverfox97]

Hi!
We'll be cruising with you!!! We'd like to join the FE exchange! Sorry we're joining so late! Our family is:

me- Nancy
DH John
DD17 Jennifer
DS14 Ryan

Can't wait to see everybody on the boat - and at the pelican plunge!! I'll have to get busy and make a door sign. I can't believe its only 46 days away! We're waiting for our GTY room assignment which should come out in the next few days (I hope). We'll post our cabin number asap. Thanks QB for keeping the FE list!

Welcome to the group! :goodvibes

[mkgal]

Yippee! Can't wait! We are joining you all on this cruise, too! It is our 3rd cruise, but the first one on DCL. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions between now and then!

[Silverfox97]

Yippee! Can't wait! We are joining you all on this cruise, too! It is our 3rd cruise, but the first one on DCL. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions between now and then!

How exciting & welcome! I am sure you are going to love it!!

[leopardspot]

Family of 3. My 7 year old daughter is excited!

[Silverfox97]

Family of 3. My 7 year old daughter is excited!

Welcome! I know what you mean about the excited child - we made a countdown calendar for ours!

[NC DCL fans]

We finally got our cat 12 GTY cabin Assignment: 2571!!! Yippee- its a cat 10! We'd like to join the FE exchange! Our family is (again):
Cabin 2571 - "NC DCL Fans"
me- Nancy
DH- John
DD17 Jennifer
DS14 Ryan

Please add us to the FE list! Can't wait to see everybody on the boat - and at the pelican plunge!! Only 45 days to go!! :cool1:

[marukochan]

Starting to put our FE gifts together :cool1:

Also thinking about making some cruise magnets as well !

[leopardspot]

Can we join the FE group too?

Cabin 7131
2 adults
1 girl age 7
No allergies

Thanks!
:yay:

[WeLuvDCL]

:welcome: to all the new cruisers. The FE list is growing! :cool1: I have plenty of gifts so if anyone else is lurking, please join in the fun.

[marukochan]

Yes, more the merrier! It will be a lot of fun putting the FE gifts together and stuffing them into different FE's! :goodvibes

[leopardspot]

Where is everyone getting their FEs? Are you buying or making them? Where can I buy one at?

Thanks:banana:

[Silverfox97]

Where is everyone getting their FEs? Are you buying or making them? Where can I buy one at?

Thanks:banana:

I am making ours..... man, it is a tedious process! I am used to sewing with a pattern - this is "freehand" - no pattern.....,

[marukochan]

I am planning to buy the FE from gradysmommy on Ebay. I think they are around $35. They look really cool :)

[ICEMANPAD]

We have gotten a couple on ebay

[bkoehl]

I am not a sew-er so have conned my crafty neighbor into helping me. :thumbsup2

[mkgal]

Tell me about the Pirate Night. Do we need to dress up or bring anything special?

[mkgal]

Tell me more about the Fish Extenders. Is this something that alot of people do? My hubby isn't too sure about it and needs some reassurance that this is not frowned upon by the cruise line.

[mkgal]

Sorry to have so many questions but I'm so excited...and I'm a planner!!!

We have cruised several times before on other cruise lines and we have always been chosen to sit at the captain's table for at least 1 meal. Does DCL do this or have a social hostess?

Also, we are taking the Magical Express from the port on the last day to our hotel at WDW. Does anyone know how early it arrives to pick you up?

About the day at the Bahamas - I have a 3 year old and 4 year old - is the waterpark at the Atlantis hotel age appropriate for them or do you recommend something else?

Formal night - for men - tux or suit or sport coat??? Also, should I eat at Paolo that night or enjoy the Formal night in the main dining and eat at Paolo another night/day?

Do the little girls dress in Princess Dresses or regular shorts/shirts during the day?

Thanks in advance for all of your help!

[Silverfox97]

Tell me more about the Fish Extenders. Is this something that alot of people do? My hubby isn't too sure about it and needs some reassurance that this is not frowned upon by the cruise line.

There is a thread that I read somewhere that talked about someone meeting the Captain while passing out FE stuff and he commented something about "Making last minute deliveries?" That doesn't sound like it's frowned upon!

[Silverfox97]

mkgal,

There is no formal night on our cruise, just a semi-formal night. We are doing Palo that night. No tuxes needed in either place.

I don't know much about the princess dresses - I can tell you my 3 year old will be in shorts during the day, but will wear a dress (not princess) for dinner and the shows. I imagine if they want to wear princess dresses, dinner/shows would be most appropriate, and perhaps to the meet-n-greet with the princesses.

Certainly you could dress up for Pirate night, of just wear some pirate motif things. I wouldn't miss that for Palo since you haven't cruised DCL before.

Hope it helps, and I am sure someone else will chime in on the other topics. We are staying on the ship at Nassau, so no idea about the Atlantis question you have.

[QBNQT]

Click here (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/WOOGwrnLTxXUibI6RYjftcURamKZCmglWTvDiCJKm1M?feat=d irectlink)for the updated FE List. OUr list is growing.

[ICEMANPAD]

As you can see from our signature line, we have cruised a few times before, so ask away...

Not only are FE's permitted, they are extremely popular...we have had over 50 cabins involved before...lots of fun really, especially for the kids..

Sorry, but never have seen a Captain's table on DCL...

Formal night...not on this trip...generally only on 7 day trips or longer...

Semi-formal might well be known as semi-informal...some people will dress nicely as should be the case, but a lot would be considered casual by many...sport coat for men and nice outfit for ladies would be appropriate..

Princess dresses...well we have a son, but generally I'd say save the dresses for the evening and have shorts for the day...especially since this is August and it will be hot...

Have not been to Atlantis water park, but have been to Blizzard Beach/Typhoon Lagoon many times...and from what I have seen and heard about Atlantis, especially given the price, 3 or 4 is probably too young to get much out of it...

As to Pirate Night, there is no rule about dressing up, but yes, most people will dress at least a bit towards the theme...easy to get pirate t-shirt or the like...a few people will wear full costume, but most will not go that far...

Chuck:cool1:

[ICEMANPAD]

Missed the Palo question...Palo is by far the best meal on the ship...by choice, we tend to miss the Animator's Palate Night b/c it is our least favorite meal, but, since this is your first trip, I suggest scheduling Palo for the Parrot Cay night, if possible as Triton's is usually considered the best of the 3 main restaurants, and if you have not been to AP, well you should go for the entertainment value if nothing else...also, I think there is a brunch if i recall, and that is also not to be missed...we always book at least one Palo dinner and the brunch (if there is one)...

Chuck:cool1:

[Silverfox97]

Missed the Palo question...Palo is by far the best meal on the ship...by choice, we tend to miss the Animator's Palate Night b/c it is our least favorite meal, but, since this is your first trip, I suggest scheduling Palo for the Parrot Cay night, if possible as Triton's is usually considered the best of the 3 main restaurants, and if you have not been to AP, well you should go for the entertainment value if nothing else...also, I think there is a brunch if i recall, and that is also not to be missed...we always book at least one Palo dinner and the brunch (if there is one)...

Chuck:cool1:

Chuck,

Think they'll bring me some Parrot Cay food when we dine in AP? I'm with you - I like the AP menu the least, but we can't have DD3 miss the show since she's never seen it. We have requested TAAPT and plan on missing PC for Palo (Triton's is my fave rot dining), so I wonder if our servers would bring me a PC entree & dessert in AP???

Emily

[mkgal]

Wow! Thanks for the great responses! You guys really answered my questions!

I'm going to try to talk my DH into participating in the FE! I think it sounds like fun so keep your fingers crossed that he will agree!

I scheduled us for dinner and brunch at Paolo - I guess I won't know our rotation until we get on the ship - is that correct?

Any other suggestions for Nassau with a 3 and 4 year old? Is staying on the ship the best option?

I know there was an earlier post about someone who had Navigators - did they get posted? Where?

thanks again!

[ssanders79]

I'm going to try to talk my DH into participating in the FE! I think it sounds like fun so keep your fingers crossed that he will agree!
I was not sure at first about the whole FE thing, then I saw how excited my daughter got. I was sold.

Any other suggestions for Nassau with a 3 and 4 year old? Is staying on the ship the best option?

My vote would be to stay on the ship.

I know there was an earlier post about someone who had Navigators - did they get posted? Where?

There are a couple posted from the June sailing.

5N Double Dip Navigators from 6/13/10 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2494574&highlight=navigator)
5 Night Double Dip Navigators (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2483610&highlight=navigator)

[mkgal]

I'm trying the "quote" buttons for the first time....hope I'm doing it right!

[QUOTE=ssanders79;37183750]I was not sure at first about the whole FE thing, then I saw how excited my daughter got. I was sold.

I think I may go ahead and do the FE "for the kids sake" :) It sure sounds like fun who am I to not go along with DIS traditions!

My vote would be to stay on the ship.

I think that may be the best thing to do after reading the Navigators. I think they will have more fun on the ship! We can do a waterpark anywhere!


There are a couple posted from the June sailing.
(It's not letting me quote the links because I only have 7 posts...apparently you have to have 10 posts before you can list links or pics)

These were so valuable! Thanks for the links...you saved me alot of time!

[mkgal]

Obviously I'm not using the "quote" features properly...please help!

Thx

[ICEMANPAD]

Yes, they should be able to get you the PC food in AP, especially if you are polite about it...we have gotten Lumiere/Triton food many times elsewhere, especially the appetizers...

As for rotation, we also requested the double Triton...but you find out for sure when you get on the ship, and for first timers, rotation should not matter...just enjoy the experience...

Lisa will have to post the Navigator links though I think you can find them on the Disney Cruise Line main page on this site...

As to Nassau, there really is very little to see or do and the shopping is mediocre at best....Atlantis is very over-priced, though for those of us who have tons of water park access in Florida, we may be a bit biased on this one..that said, there will be plenty to do on the ship and many people, far more than any other port, will stay on the ship...

The other thing to note in Nassau, or any port, is that you can leave your child in the kids' programs and leave the ship without him/her/them...we have done that many times as our son has frequently preferred and requested to be left behind b/c he would rather be with the programs...they really are that good...

Chuck:cool1:

[Silverfox97]

Thanks for the restaurant info, Chuck. My DH and I aren't first timers, but our DD is, so definitely don't want her to miss the AP show.

We're with you - staying on the ship at Nassau :thumbsup2 That would be my recommendation to mkgirl & her family as well.

mkgirl, You guys will have a great time and we hope you join the FE list!!!

Emily

[Silverfox97]

I'm going to try to talk my DH into participating in the FE! I think it sounds like fun so keep your fingers crossed that he will agree!

mkgirl,

Were you able to talk DH into participating in the FE??

Got our cruise docs in the mail today - we are getting close!!!!

[ICEMANPAD]

We received our docs today too!! :cool1: :thumbsup2

Lisa

[wearegoingtoDisney]

Hello everyone. Is there still room to join the FE group? If so we are in cabins 5024 and 5022. We will be 2 adults and 2 children in each cabin. We have a girl age 12, boy age 9, boy age 7 and girl age 4.

We are so excited for a Wonderful cruise!

[ICEMANPAD]

I would say there is time, though I am not the one running the link, but I am sure you will be welcome...

Chuck:cool1:

[ICEMANPAD]

And oddly enough if I am not mistaken, I believe those are two secret porthole rooms...we had the 3rd on that row originally before we switched when Florida resident rates came out...

Chuck:cool1:

[QBNQT]

Click here (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/bveu9B4U1PNJYWXLemH1YsURamKZCmglWTvDiCJKm1M?feat=d irectlink)for the updated FE List!

[WeLuvDCL]

Hello everyone. Is there still room to join the FE group? If so we are in cabins 5024 and 5022. We will be 2 adults and 2 children in each cabin. We have a girl age 12, boy age 9, boy age 7 and girl age 4.

We are so excited for a Wonderful cruise!

:welcome: I have plenty of FE gifts. We are across the ship from you in 5524 (Thanks again Chuck! :thumbsup2) and we have a 2 1/2 DD.

We received our cruise docs yesterday too. Thank goodness! I was worried they would arrive on a Friday when my DH is home. Since this is a surprise for him for our anniversary, I was wondering how I would explain that thick envelope from DCL!

We are doing Potty Training boot camp :laughing: with DD this weekend. Please wish us luck, I think we'll need it. I'm really hoping she does good so she can go in the Mickey pool on this cruise.

[wearegoingtoDisney]

Thank you so much for adding us to the FE list:goodvibes:cool1:

This will be a blast. This will be a nice suprise for everyone. Good luck with the potty training boot camp! I need to go check my mail. We have been away so I am now wondering if my documents are in the mailbox!!!

[marukochan]

Hello,

This is our first time doing FE's and have some questions! What days do we deliver the gifts and do we deliver one everyday to everyone?

Maru :)

[ICEMANPAD]

Candidly, unless someone cares to assign days, it can be any day or more than one day..we often stock up from oriental trading, which is inexpensive,and make multiple trips...other people put stuff in a bag and deliver at one time...personal preference really...we find walking the ship on deliveries to be good exercise...

Chuck:cool1:

[marukochan]

Candidly, unless someone cares to assign days, it can be any day or more than one day..we often stock up from oriental trading, which is inexpensive,and make multiple trips...other people put stuff in a bag and deliver at one time...personal preference really...we find walking the ship on deliveries to be good exercise...

Chuck:cool1:

Thanks for your reply! Sounds like it will be a lot of fun and I can't wait to try it! :goodvibes

[Silverfox97]

Anyone out there going to run the Castaway Cay 5K with me?? :cool1:

[bkoehl]

Anyone out there going to run the Castaway Cay 5K with me?? :cool1:

YES! Well, maybe... how fast are you? LOL Seriously, I am looking forward to doing this...which day are you thinking?

[dlm0501]

Just found this...new to DCL...but huge WDW fans...we just booked this cruise about 2 weeks ago...and are getting very excited...we have two cabins and upgraded to cat 9 from cat 12...our 2 college age children and the girlfriend will be with my dh and myself... we have not received our docs...has everyone received them??Since we are going to WDW before we sail I don't know if I should call Also can someone tell me ... what is fe??? i looked up the abbreviation but still dont understand...can someone fill me in...sorry looked all over but probably in the wrong places...lol Anything else I need to know...any info at all would be greatly appreciated...

[Silverfox97]

YES! Well, maybe... how fast are you? LOL Seriously, I am looking forward to doing this...which day are you thinking?

Fast enough to run and not walk, but not as fast as you (I see you are running a half marathon in your signature!??!)! I am actually thinking of both days......but not sure.........I may do it the first CC day, then decide to just keep hitting the gym instead!

1 more month everyone!!!!!!!!!!!

[bkoehl]

Fast enough to run and not walk, but not as fast as you (I see you are running a half marathon in your signature!??!)! I am actually thinking of both days......but not sure.........I may do it the first CC day, then decide to just keep hitting the gym instead!

1 more month
everyone!!!!!!!!!!!

I am not that fast especially if humid, usually 10:45 miles. Would love to run both days. Need to burn off some of all the food I'll be eating! Besides, the treadmill is so BORING!!!

[Silverfox97]

I am not that fast especially if humid, usually 10:45 miles. Would love to run both days. Need to burn off some of all the food I'll be eating! Besides, the treadmill is so BORING!!!

I live in Florida, but I run outside at 6:30am, so the humidity isn't a problem, and actually, I have never run on a treadmill! I run about an 11 min mile so far, so we are pretty close....except I haven't run more than 3 miles! My indoor weapon is an elliptical, but I can't wait to see the gym on the ship - I think it will be so neat to exercise looking at the sea!

The 2nd CC day is the day after our Palo dinner, so I will definitely need to do something. I vow not to go crazy on the cruise - it's not worth it to gain weight, so I will definitely be hitting the gym in the mornings!

[Silverfox97]

Just found this...new to DCL...but huge WDW fans...we just booked this cruise about 2 weeks ago...and are getting very excited...we have two cabins and upgraded to cat 9 from cat 12...our 2 college age children and the girlfriend will be with my dh and myself... we have not received our docs...has everyone received them??Since we are going to WDW before we sail I don't know if I should call Also can someone tell me ... what is fe??? i looked up the abbreviation but still dont understand...can someone fill me in...sorry looked all over but probably in the wrong places...lol Anything else I need to know...any info at all would be greatly appreciated...

Congrats on your upgrade and welcome to the cruise and the thread!!

A FE is a Fish Extender - there are lots of threads on the Cruise Line boards explaining this. Another good place to start is the FAQ sticky at the top of the thread.

[Hook & Mickey Mom]

I am new to these boards - so my apologies n advance if I am off on my terminology!! :)

We are on the 8/8 wonder cruise - DH and myself and DS-5 1/2 and DS-2 1/2.

We would LOVE to participate in the FE - but even from reading these posts, I am still unsure about how to sign up, how to see who has signed up, and what type of gifts are distributed!

Thanks for helping a novice - and I look forward to meeting you in only 28 more days!!!

Adina

[Hook & Mickey Mom]

is it too late to sign up for FE?

Cabin 2545 (unless lucky enough for upgrade)
Adina (self), Mark - DH
Matthew - 5 1/2, Andrew - 2 1/2

Please advise on appropriate gifts and how many?? New to this!! thanks!

[WeLuvDCL]

is it too late to sign up for FE?

Cabin 2545 (unless lucky enough for upgrade)
Adina (self), Mark - DH
Matthew - 5 1/2, Andrew - 2 1/2

Please advise on appropriate gifts and how many?? New to this!! thanks!

Welcome! It's not too late to join IMO, I have exactly 2 more boy FE gifts left. But I can go buy more if anyone else joins. Here are some threads you can look at for FE gift ideas. You can do one gift for cabin, per person or per child, whichever you prefer.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2473209&highlight=fish+extender

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

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1522535&highlight=fish+extender

One months to go!!! :dance3:

[WeLuvDCL]

Just found this...new to DCL...but huge WDW fans...we just booked this cruise about 2 weeks ago... we have not received our docs...has everyone received them??
Welcome!
Since you just booked 2 weeks ago, you will probably receive your docs next week. I'm sure you will receive them before you leave but even if you don't, it's not a big deal. You can checkin and print docs for your cruise on-line. Just bring the printed copies with you and the porters will give you luggage tags that you can write your name and cabin number on.

[WeLuvDCL]

Anyone out there going to run the Castaway Cay 5K with me?? :cool1:

I'll be cheering you all on :cheer2: from the sidelines. :laughing: It's WAY too hot in August. I know I live in Florida but I'm not good with heat/sun, I get a migrane if I get overheated.

[mausmu]

You'll have company on the 5K. Our family group of 16 will have 5 to 7 runners doing the 5K. Should be fun. We've run Castaway by ourselves before, but haven't been part of the 5K yet. Depending on if we decide to stay together, we would have anywhere from 8 min miles to 12 minute miles. Should be fun.

[QBNQT]

http://www.disboards.com/images/icons/icon3.gif August 8, 2010-Disney Wonder Cruise-FISH EXTENDER LIST!
Welcome to: The August 8, 2010 Disney Wonder-Double Dip-Cruise Fish Extenders (FE) players list :fish:,


Here is the beginning of our FE list. We will be doing individual choice for the gifts; either an individual gift or a cabin gift, it is up to you. If you would like to join the fun, let us know in your post. Please include:

your cabin
number of adults
number (age and gender) of children
special notes such as:
allergies
If for some reason you cabin number changes close to the sail date, or you upgrade your cabin at the port, that information needs to be shared with the rest of the FE group.
If your cabin has a roommate situation, where you both are participating in the FE Exchange, but do not reside together in real life, please state that when you sign up. Each person would then be listed and each person would receive gifts of their own.
Please be aware that I will stop checking this thread on 8/1/10. I will compile a list and post it to the thread with all the information gathered to make our gift delivery easier. Any posts thereafter will be up to the individual to update on their list.

If anyone would like to start FE groups that are going in for a group gift that would be great, but I will ONLY keep track of individual gifts. So if anyone would like that task please begin a new thread.

Thanks and :welcome:!
Cabin #: 6548
2-Adults
1-Girl Age 11
1-Boy Age 9
No Allergies
__________________


Some of you were wondering about the FE List for this cruise. Here is the original post. Hopefully many more will join the list.

[QBNQT]

Click here (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/qH_tCZBy2TDiGmCAgQdIt8URamKZCmglWTvDiCJKm1M?feat=d irectlink)for the updated FE List.

[aa053103]

Hi! I'm new to this and will be sailing on August 8 with my family. My husband and I have gone on cruises before but this will be our first with our little ones. I'm interested in participating in the FE. I had to research it after I saw someone selling one on Etsy.com. My cabin consists of me (Ana-mommy), my husband (Ariel-daddy), my son (Adrian-4) and my daughter (Anabel-2 1/2). I'm excited and nervous. We live in Miami so we will be up there the night before. I don't know what my cabin number is just yet. I will have to get the info. from husband. I'm excited and can't wait.

[Hook & Mickey Mom]

Hi brava! We will be on this cruise with my 2 1/2 & 5 1/2 yo sons... We look forward to meeting other people traveling with kids similar in age! Feel free to message me! - Adina

[Hook & Mickey Mom]

Hi! We signed up and are on the FE list! We haven't done this before and are so excited!!

I have a couple of questions - do we say who the gifts came from? Is there any distribution criteria?

Thanks!

[ICEMANPAD]

For FE's, I suggest Oriental Trading or the like, but there are so many possibilities...as to identifying yourself, I suggest doing so, although, again, there really are no rules...but better for people to know you actually delivered something...

We will be back to answering questions etc in a day or two..in transit tomorrow returning from parents weekend at son's camp in western NC..though I need to go to Roanoke next Sunday for a day or two for work..

Another thing, if people want to do a Dis-meet, I sugest deck 10 starboard (the side overlooking the dock) immediately after the mandatory drill and just prior to the sailaway party...we have found that time and location work well b/c everyone is on decks 9 and 10 anyway, unless it rains...

That said, we are always the easiest to spot in the terminal b/c I am 6'8" tall and basically impossible to miss...though we may be arriving at different times this trip as Lisa/Mason will drive up the night before, but I will be driving from a convention in Tampa on Sunday morning..

Chuck:cool1:

[Silverfox97]

.....I will be driving from a convention in Tampa on Sunday morning..

Chuck:cool1:

Chuck,

We'll see ya "on the road" - we'll be driving from Tampa Sunday AM as well :woohoo:

[aa053103]

Hey Chuck, I see you are from Weston. I'm in Miami Lakes so we are close by. Good to see some South Florida people on the cruise.

[aa053103]

Any word on the update list for the FE?

[Dsnylndlvrs]

Hi all!

Been so busy, that I haven't checked in here in a LOOOONG time and, wow! looks like a lot has gone on! Can't believe the cruise is getting so close!:banana:

[aa053103]

Ok. So here's is my updated info with the cabin # for the FE list:

Me (Ana)
Husband (Ariel)
My Son (Adrian - 4 years)
My Daughter (Anabel - 2 1/2 years)

Cabin #category 12, #6107

My son loves all the characters especially Cars, Toy Story, Incredibles and Up. My daughter lovessssssss Tinkerbell (especially Terrance), ratatouille, and Chicken little.

Now they both love 101 dalmations...cute!

[QBNQT]

Click here (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/03f_U_WR9YF0ko_HIha__cURamKZCmglWTvDiCJKm1M?feat=d irectlink)for an updated list.

[aa053103]

Thank you for the updated list. I'm so excited to be a part of this. If it wasn't that I was looking for minnie related stuff to buy for niece's upcoming bday on Etsy.com, I would have never known about the Fish extender. I purchased a custom made one and I should getting it any day now. Very excited. Any booked any fun excursions yet?

[gonzalez8530]

Make sure if you have yours on order, to follow up to make sure it arrives on time. I think most of us that are ordering FE Extenders or pillow cases are ordering from the same source on Esty.com. I checked about our status (I'm the DH to QBNQT) and learned she is "catching" up on her orders. That said, she plans on having ours in the mail first thing next week which should be fine. We will be leaving for Orlando a week before the cruise so delivery time is cutting it close. Looking forward to this dream vacation. See you soon!

Tony

[wearegoingtoDisney]

I just noticed that the ages for my children in cabin 5024 are reversed. I have a 12 year old girl and a 9 year old boy not a 12 year old boy and a 9 year old girl. I don't think it is a big deal but just wanted to let everyone know.

We are almost there!!!!

[aa053103]

Hey Tony,

Is her name Jen by the way??? I placed my order on Monday and I told her I needed it right away. It's already been shipped as of yesterday and I had her expedite it to me (priority mail). What colors did you get? I got the 3 pocket primary color one. Jen is super nice lady and gave me lots of info. on the FE.

Does anyone know if there has been a meet-up actually scheduled? I guess I can go thru the 11 page discussion. But it would definitely be nice to meet the people we are doing the FE exchange with.

Ana

[ICEMANPAD]

Well as to a Dis-Meet, I will make the same suggestion I embedded into a longer answer a couple pages back...

I would suggest Deck 10 Starboard midship overlooking the stage where the Sailaway party is to take place about 4pm (right after the mandatory equipment drill)...starboard is the side that overlooks the pier...

Chuck:cool1:

[gonzalez8530]

Hey Tony,

Is her name Jen by the way??? I placed my order on Monday and I told her I needed it right away. It's already been shipped as of yesterday and I had her expedite it to me (priority mail). What colors did you get? I got the 3 pocket primary color one. Jen is super nice lady and gave me lots of info. on the FE.

Does anyone know if there has been a meet-up actually scheduled? I guess I can go thru the 11 page discussion. But it would definitely be nice to meet the people we are doing the FE exchange with.

Ana
No, our FE extender is coming from Tiffany (aka gradysmommy) or something like that. Not too worried yet as she stated it will be in the mail next week. Plus her feedback is 100% positive. I believe colors are yellow and blue but it has been a while and 3 pocket sounds right. Counting down looking forward to the fun!

[gonzalez8530]

I just noticed that the ages for my children in cabin 5024 are reversed. I have a 12 year old girl and a 9 year old boy not a 12 year old boy and a 9 year old girl. I don't think it is a big deal but just wanted to let everyone know.

We are almost there!!!!
We'll make the update tonight.

Just a reminder for anyone still considering the FE exchange tracking this thread that we are off to Orlando Aug. 2nd. If we have access that final week prior, it will be limited. Therefore, any additions or changes are best done these next two weeks. "See you real soon!"

[aa053103]

I just got my fish extender today. I love it. If any of you still need one, I totally recommend Jen. She did this in 2 days. You can find her on etsy. Her shop is http://www.etsy.com/shop/StitchesNBows.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/aa053103/photo5.jpg

[QBNQT]

Click here (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/YMKt5eKHjLw7pH622G9bPsURamKZCmglWTvDiCJKm1M?feat=d irectlink)for an updated list.

[QBNQT]

aa053103,

Love your FE! We still have not received ours but am not stressing about it yet. Hopefully by next week it will arrive.

ICEMANPAD,

I am hoping to be a part of the meet and greet so I will see you on
Deck 10 Starboard midship overlooking the stage where the Sailaway party is to take place about 4pm (right after the mandatory equipment drill)...starboard is the side that overlooks the pier...


Any suggestions how we will identify ourselves?

[ICEMANPAD]

Well I will be extremely easy to spot as I am 6'8" tall...that said, I can probably dig out one of the prior Dis-(somewhat fluorescent) green shirts from cruises past...

Chuck:cool1:

[aa053103]

Well more than likely my family will be wearing all red with Mickey ears on our tees. I still have to get a tee for the hubby.

Question: how many times or how many FE exchanges are we doing? Any specific day scheduled?

[QBNQT]

Well then ICEMANPAD my family and I will look for you and hopefully others will do the same. I don't think we will have specific colors on so I believe that will be the easiest thing to do.

[NC DCL fans]

Wow - only 3 weeks left!!!! Yippeee.

We can't wait to meet all of you at our cruise meet! We'll race up to deck 10 starboard after the boat drill! We'll look for you Chuck!

QBNQT - Thanks for keeping our FE exchange list!

Should we call our FE list "final" maybe this weekend (or next weeknd) so we can all get stuff labeled and packed up! Just as some of you have mentioned, we're also leaving several days before the cruise to start our trip, so the next 2 weekends will be all that's left to finish up!

Castaway Cay - here we come! We'll race "ya'll" to pelican plunge!!

[bkoehl]

I second that closing request!

[QBNQT]

Welcome to: The August 8, 2010 Disney Wonder-Double Dip-Cruise Fish Extenders (FE) players list :fish:,

Here is the beginning of our FE list. We will be doing individual choice for the gifts; either an individual gift or a cabin gift, it is up to you. If you would like to join the fun, let us know in your post. Please include:


your cabin
number of adults
number (age and gender) of children
special notes such as:
allergies
If for some reason you cabin number changes close to the sail date, or you upgrade your cabin at the port, that information needs to be shared with the rest of the FE group.
If your cabin has a roommate situation, where you both are participating in the FE Exchange, but do not reside together in real life, please state that when you sign up. Each person would then be listed and each person would receive gifts of their own.
Please be aware that I will stop checking this thread on 8/1/10. I will compile a list and post it to the thread with all the information gathered to make our gift delivery easier. Any posts thereafter will be up to the individual to update on their list.


Thanks and :welcome:

I was going to call the FE list closed as of 8/1/10. This way it gives people time to get the gifts together and since I will be leaving on the 8/2/10 I will not be checking the thread as often.

And your welcome NC DCL fans for your nice acknowledgement of the FE List. It has been fun seeing the list grow over the past weeks. It will be a pleasure to also put a face to a name.:cool1:

[ICEMANPAD]

An August 1st close is fine...any earlier potentially cuts out people who book last minute and there are still plenty of cabins available on the sailing....we know b/c we have booked as little as 2-3 weeks ahead of time due to various last minute promotions benefiting Florida residents...besides, if anyone joins the FE list this late, it is likely to only be 1 or 2 cabins and that also means more stuff for everyone..:)

Chuck:cool1:

[ICEMANPAD]

Well we picked up our FE delivery items today and will be making a single delivery rather than Oriental Trading multiple deliveries this time...

Chuck:cool1:

[Silverfox97]

We will be making a single delivery to all of the cabins as well - probably Nassau day since we will be staying on the ship!!

[ICEMANPAD]

Hello from Roanoke, Virginia...where I eventually made it after my connection from Charlotte was cancelled .... now if only my clothes would arrive... though Macy's was open so i can go to Court tomorrow in pants and shirt rather than shorts...and it looks like my local counsel has a partner my size, amazingly, so i can borrow jacket and size 14 shoes tomorrow...

But let this be a lesson for anyone planning to fly in the day of the cruise...don't do it...

Chuck:cool1:

[Hook & Mickey Mom]

can you get me the link to the FE list - we are on the list - but I want to make sure i have the most current one and I can't seem to get to it!! thanks!! :)

We made our own FE this weekend - was afraid if i ordered one it would not be here in time. for a first try - it is pretty good - I think! We have all our goodies to deliver and my 5yo can't wait!!!

also - do we have a "meeting place" for us to try to get together and meet?? Thanks!!

Adina

[Silverfox97]

do we have a "meeting place" for us to try to get together and meet??

For the meet, Chuck suggested Deck 10 Starboard midship overlooking the stage where the Sailaway party is to take place about 4pm (right after the mandatory equipment drill)...starboard is the side that overlooks the pier...

[marukochan]

Click here (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/03f_U_WR9YF0ko_HIha__cURamKZCmglWTvDiCJKm1M?feat=d irectlink)for an updated list.

Hi!

I can't seem to access the FE list. I get the following error message:"Oops... there's nothing to see here. Either you do not have access to these photos, or they don't exist at this web address. Please contact the owner directly to gain access." Anyone else having the same proble?

Maru

[WeLuvDCL]

Hi!

I can't seem to access the FE list. I get the following error message:"Oops... there's nothing to see here. Either you do not have access to these photos, or they don't exist at this web address. Please contact the owner directly to gain access." Anyone else having the same proble?

Maru
You have to use the very last "click here" in the thread - currently post #168. She is not updating the same page, it's always a new link.

[Hook & Mickey Mom]

Thanks Chuck!

We did get a bunch of stuff from oriental trading! Not sure how to identify ourselves on some of the stuff.. but I'll see what I can do! We'll plan to meet up with you guys after the drill!!

So looking forward to this vacation - It has been way too long and I need a break!!!

less than 3 weeks - YAY!

[aa053103]

Less than 3 weeks away. Can't wait! I actually got all my goodies at Target and Michael's.

[marukochan]

You have to use the very last "click here" in the thread - currently post #168. She is not updating the same page, it's always a new link.

Got it! Thank you :)

[WeLuvDCL]

We did get a bunch of stuff from oriental trading! Not sure how to identify ourselves on some of the stuff.. but I'll see what I can do!

If you are putting items in a bag, we usually use self-stick gift tags and put our Dis names and first names. I've made little boxes this time to hold the kid FEs so I'm just going to print out a small DCL design with our DIS and first names. I put about 20 on a page and then just print it, cut them out and put them in the box.

[Silverfox97]

We have our items in Disney lunch bags, and my husband designed a label to "seal" the bag with. It has our our name, as well as DIS screen names. I cannot believe it - only 18 days to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

I also can't wait to re-book on board and get another ticker to start another cruise countdown!!! :woohoo:

[Silverfox97]

Less than 3 weeks away. Can't wait! I actually got all my goodies at Target and Michaels.

Us too..............Great minds think alike! :goodvibes

[ICEMANPAD]

Almost to page 4...bump

[Hook & Mickey Mom]

2 more weeks!!! We can't wait!! Our FE gifts are all assembled and ready to go! I even made my own FE!!

Looking forward to meeting you at our Meet & Greet!!

[ICEMANPAD]

All I can say is that if you are flying from Charlotte, please be leaving a day early...I have flown from Charlotte 3 times in the past couple weeks (twice on transfers and the 4th leg was destination by car), but only left close to on time one of the 3.....

Chuck:cool1:

[ICEMANPAD]

OK, so trip almost here...looks like the FE's are about to be a wrap...and people will be heading towards Orlando or the port starting this weekend...I will have laptop access at convention in Tampa next week so will be checking thread as late as Saturday the 7th....

At port I will be landmark as always due to my height...will probably have Dis-green shirt on from prior cruise, and for those interested in Dis-meet I will be deck 10 starboard (overlooking the pier) mid-ship after the mandatory drill looking down on the stage...

If there are any other questions, feel free to ask...

Chuck:cool1:

[aa053103]

Yeah we can't wait. I have to assemble the FE gifts this week and start the packing too. My son has asking about the "barco de Mickey Mouse" which is Mickey Mouse's ship/boat in spanish. We keep telling him "El mes que viene" which is Next Month. We are excited and we hope to meet you guys.

Ana

[tgreenfield184]

9 day s until wdw then on to the cruise in 12 days until the cruise. This will be our 2nd cruise on disney, The first was last year on the magic to the keys, grand cayman, cozumel and castaway cay.:yay:

[Pixiedustdawn]

[SIZE="3"Are we all meeting up on Deck 10? Is there another meet in the promenade lounge?

[/SIZE]

[ICEMANPAD]

I believe the plan is deck 10 starboard overlooking the stage about 4pm or right after mandatory life drill.

Chuck:cool1:

[NC DCL fans]

We're down to only 10 days till our cruise everybody! Yippee!!
We leave next Thursday (wow -that's only a week from tomorrow) - driving 10 or 11 hours down I95!! Anyone found any good hotel deals for next weekend in cocoa beach area? priceline just says no-no-no to me and I've been trying for 2 weeks.
Everybody have a safe trip! See all of you on deck 10 at the cruise meet! We'll look for you Chuck!
nancy:cool1:

[Hook & Mickey Mom]

I heard that we can bring our own alcohol on board. I also heard two different ways to bring it on board - one was on a board like this that said to pack it in a suit case and to carry that when we walk on. A person I met who cruised Disney last October said it needed to be carried in the open where they could see it...

Anyone know what the real answer is? I am coming on board with a 2 and 5 year old, and don't need to have to pack or unpack or repack while trying to board!

Thanks so much for the correct answer!!!

Adina

[mrbill60]

We are beer drinkers and usually just carry it out in the open while boarding. FYI, we are myself, Bill, DW Sandi and DDs Justine and Kimberly(23 &17). We are also scheduled for the Dream on 8/16/11.

[Pixiedustdawn]

Hope to see everyone onboard.

[ICEMANPAD]

We usually just bring alcohol on with us when we board...it must be sealed, ie no partially open bottles from what I recall...we even bring a collapsible cooler...BUT...NO ICE...but no worries, ice is easy to come by on board...

Chuck:cool1:

[bkoehl]

Ok I'm TRYING to finish filling out my forms and it keeps saying that all my forms are not done yet but the only things not done are the payment authorization forms for my 8 and 5 year as I don't want them to have charging priviledges. :confused3 But it won't let me do the last form the Cruise "Contract" one because it says I haven't done all the other forms yet! :headache: Any ideas or do I just wait to finish the forms at the terminal?

[Hook & Mickey Mom]

is there a finalized FE LIST yet? Trying to finish up and not miss anyone!!

Thanks!!!

Adina

[WeLuvDCL]

Ok I'm TRYING to finish filling out my forms and it keeps saying that all my forms are not done yet but the only things not done are the payment authorization forms for my 8 and 5 year as I don't want them to have charging priviledges. :confused3 But it won't let me do the last form the Cruise "Contract" one because it says I haven't done all the other forms yet! :headache: Any ideas or do I just wait to finish the forms at the terminal?

Go back in and edit your payment auth, there is an "Account Privileges" section and you must check the checkbox for all children in this section. This does not give them charging privileges, it just makes you responsible for them. After that section is the "Charging Privileges" section and if you do not check off for the children, they can not use their room key to buy anything.

[TestTrackBoy]

Just booked this cruise today! Super excited to go. Will be by myself and I'm excited to hopefully see some of you.:cool1:

[Hook & Mickey Mom]

i got together all of my FE gifts last night... with 2 little ones - it's better to be over-prepared than not quite there... 4 days of gifts, 11 rooms, 40 people... i have a LARGE box of stuff... I think it needs it's own suit-case... I hope I didn't over-do it!! :) CAN'T WAIT!!!

[ICEMANPAD]

Just think, you will then have that empty suitcase to haul back home all the stuff you buy on the ship and at CC....LOL

Chuck:cool1:

[hokie1218]

Hey All, I have read through all 14 pages of info on this thread bc we just booked our cruise this morning. Any chance we can still get in on the FE list?? This is our 2nd Disney Cruise and my girls had a BLAST doing the FE last year. We are celebrating all 3 girls birthday's which are all in August, and this cruise is their gift from my mom :-)

DD Kyla age 6 (7 on 8/14)
DD Kennedy age 4 (5 on 8/29)
DD Kailey age 1 (2 on 8/31)

Total of 5 people in the family, 2 adults and 3 kids. I should have our stateroom in the next few hours when I receive the final papers.

Anyway, please let me know if it's possible to get involved in the FE. We'd all love it!

Thanks!

[QBNQT]

Hey All, I have read through all 14 pages of info on this thread bc we just booked our cruise this morning. Any chance we can still get in on the FE list?? This is our 2nd Disney Cruise and my girls had a BLAST doing the FE last year. We are celebrating all 3 girls birthday's which are all in August, and this cruise is their gift from my mom :-)

DD Kyla age 6 (7 on 8/14)
DD Kennedy age 4 (5 on 8/29)
DD Kailey age 1 (2 on 8/31)

Total of 5 people in the family, 2 adults and 3 kids. I should have our stateroom in the next few hours when I receive the final papers.

Anyway, please let me know if it's possible to get involved in the FE. We'd all love it!

Thanks!
We'll add you in. Make sure you post your stateroom asap as we leave for WDW on Monday. Can't wait to see everyone.

[ICEMANPAD]

As I responded in the PM, it's OK by us, but we cannot speak for everyone...we have extra so we are good...however, i do suggest posting a cabin number...:)

Chuck:cool1:

[QBNQT]

Click here (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/iT_FQ46CvjU744EafOPnnsURamKZCmglWTvDiCJKm1M?feat=d irectlink)for an updated FE List. FYI: Tomorrow is the last day for anyone wanting to be added to the FE list for the cruise.

[hokie1218]

Thank you so much! The girls will be thrilled!

Just found out that we won't have our cabin number until we get on the ship bc we booked as Cast Members. So, we'll drop off all Goodies on the first day and attach a note with our cabin number. Will that work?

Looking forward to the exchange!!! Hope you all have a wonderful trip!

[bkoehl]

Just found out that we won't have our cabin number until we get on the ship bc we booked as Cast Members. So, we'll drop off all Goodies on the first day and attach a note with our cabin number. Will that work?

Works for me!

[ICEMANPAD]

Thank you so much! The girls will be thrilled!

Just found out that we won't have our cabin number until we get on the ship bc we booked as Cast Members. So, we'll drop off all Goodies on the first day and attach a note with our cabin number. Will that work?

Looking forward to the exchange!!! Hope you all have a wonderful trip!

Works for us too!! :thumbsup2

Lisa

[ICEMANPAD]

Hokie:

Other suggestion is if you do get room before sailing date, post it here as well as many of us, but not all will be online for awhile...we know that sometimes CM's will find out before day of sailing...

Also, if you attend the DisMeet, you can tell most of us there, though ultimately your suggestion will likely be the best catch-all...

And as to the question on the DisMeet, adults, kids, your dog, your cabin steward, etc., whomever, is welcome.

Chuck:cool1:

[QBNQT]

The FE list is now officially closed. Click here (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/iT_FQ46CvjU744EafOPnnsURamKZCmglWTvDiCJKm1M?feat=d irectlink)for the latest updated list.

BTW, we fly out tomorrow and our living room has our luggage, clothes, and FE goodies all sprawled out over the floor. The way we see it, why sleep tonight when you can sleep on the plane.:) In 24 hours, we will be eating at the California Grill watching the "Wishes" fireworks show from the roof top. Can't wait. See you all very soon!

[Captviper13]

Had to cancel our Eastern Carribean cruise in October but my DW and DD decided that we could pull this off- but DW is starting the frantic packing. I got the easy part - Hotel reservation and car oil change.

[Hook & Mickey Mom]

Welcome to our FE!! We have 2 sons - age 2 1/2 and 5 1/2 - hope to get to meet you onboard! Join us for our "meet and greet" after the drill!! We leave Fri 8/6 but have pc access... please post room number when possible!!

[shortbusmom]

I am Captviper13 DW and I haven't started the frantic packing yet will start that on Tuesday- this will be DD first Disney and she can't wait -- I will be easy to find on the ship -- having surgery on Friday and will not be allowed in the water for the entire time but when the doctor told me that I can't go to work for a week what better way to relax and recover but on a Disney cruise.
Hope to see you all there, we were even assigned a cabin and are getting excited.

Now I just need a little pixie dust and some frantic packing.

[hokie1218]

We got our stateroom!!

#8084

I'll still put a note on our FE goodies for the people who may not log in before the trip.

Have a great day!!!

[Silverfox97]

6 more days everyone!!! We are going to start packing this week.......

[Pixiedustdawn]

We are all packed and ready to walk out the door with our two pieces of luggage which are 50 lbs each.

I board the Wonder tomorrow and can't wait to meet all of you!

[Silverfox97]

i got together all of my FE gifts last night... with 2 little ones - it's better to be over-prepared than not quite there... 4 days of gifts, 11 rooms, 40 people... i have a LARGE box of stuff... I think it needs it's own suit-case... I hope I didn't over-do it!! :) CAN'T WAIT!!!

I organized the FE suff last night and I am with you - our FE gifts are getting their own suitcase! I hope our goodie bags fit into people's FE!!! It didn't seem like that much stuff when we were buying it!! It is going to be such a fun time! 5 more days everyone!! :banana::banana::banana:

[Silverfox97]

In 24 hours, we will be eating at the California Grill watching the "Wishes" fireworks show from the roof top. Can't wait. See you all very soon!

Hope QBNQT wasn't disappointed to see "Summer Nighttastic" instead of "Wishes" ;)

[hokie1218]

5 Days and Counting!!!

For those of you still online, we changed some of the "attendees" in our stateroom. We now have only 2 girls (not 3) age 5 and 7, and 3 adults...we decided it would be better to not be outnumbered by kids :-)

So, this trip is all girls - 3 generations! My mom (Dale), sister (Lisa), and me (Holli), niece (Kyla 7) and daughter (Kennedy 5). Hope to see you all and looking forward to the goodies!!

Have a great day!

[Silverfox97]

5 Days and Counting!!!

For those of you still online, we changed some of the "attendees" in our stateroom. We now have only 2 girls (not 3) age 5 and 7, and 3 adults...we decided it would be better to not be outnumbered by kids :-)

So, this trip is all girls - 3 generations! My mom (Dale), sister (Lisa), and me (Holli), niece (Kyla 7) and daughter (Kennedy 5). Hope to see you all and looking forward to the goodies!!

Have a great day!

Well, you will have a nice FE goodie bag from our stateroom to bring back for your little one left at home :) Her name is on it so that you will know which one is for her!

[hokie1218]

Thank you so much :-) I'm sure she'll love having a gift brought home for her :-)

[ICEMANPAD]

We structured FE gifts family style this time so the change will not affect us...

I leave for Tampa tomorrow (but will have laptop), but Lisa will be home until Saturday since son returns from sleepaway camp on Friday...who knows, I may see Silverfox on I-4 driving over Sunday morning...LOL

Chuck:cool1:

[Silverfox97]

We structured FE gifts family style this time so the change will not affect us...

I leave for Tampa tomorrow (but will have laptop), but Lisa will be home until Saturday since son returns from sleepaway camp on Friday...who knows, I may see Silverfox on I-4 driving over Sunday morning...LOL

Chuck:cool1:

Chuck,

Have fun in Tampa - we love our home!

You shouldn't be hard to miss on the highway - a tall guy with a neon green shirt, right?? :rotfl:

See you at the port and the Dis meet!!

Emily

[aa053103]

Hey everyone! I'm soooo looking forward to this vacation. My son has been asking about it. I've bought sooo many things just to be prepared and.....my husband on Saturday at my niece's 1st bday decided he wanted to be one of the kids and was doing somersaults off an inflatable waterslide and injured his neck. He got an MRI done last night and he has a C5-6 herniated disk. Just what we need!!!!! We are hoping the pain meds will be sufficient if not tomorow he will see a pain management doctor and possibly get some sort of shot. My son also started to feel sick today. Is this a sign that we shouldn't go??? Oh boy! I'm going no matter what. Please send prayers and positive vibes our way. We should be heading up from Miami on Saturday and we'll see everyone onboard. :)

Ana

[bkoehl]

Hey everyone! I'm soooo looking forward to this vacation. My son has been asking about it. I've bought sooo many things just to be prepared and.....my husband on Saturday at my niece's 1st bday decided he wanted to be one of the kids and was doing somersaults off an inflatable waterslide and injured his neck. He got an MRI done last night and he has a C5-6 herniated disk. Just what we need!!!!! We are hoping the pain meds will be sufficient if not tomorow he will see a pain management doctor and possibly get some sort of shot. My son also started to feel sick today. Is this a sign that we shouldn't go??? Oh boy! I'm going no matter what. Please send prayers and positive vibes our way. We should be heading up from Miami on Saturday and we'll see everyone onboard. :)

Ana

Prayers and Pixie Dust your way!
pixiedust: :grouphug:

[ICEMANPAD]

BTW, could not find my fluorescent Dis-green shirt, but at 6'8", I will still be hard to miss.

Chuck:cool1:

[aa053103]

Thank you.

[ICEMANPAD]

Just checking in from Tampa...2 days to go..

Chuck:cool1:

[ssanders79]

Just checking in from Tampa...2 days to go..

Chuck:cool1:

I guess that means it's time to start packing.

[Pixiedustdawn]

Hi all
We have been inboard and enjoying
Ourselves. We are in Nassau today enjoying the beautiful weather. Hope to meet everyone soon!!
Dawn

[hokie1218]

How the heck am I going to get all of the FE Goodies on the ship!!?? :-) Driving in from Orlando...duffle bag, maybe? Don't know how you all do it from out of town!

Getting very excited! My DH took our girls out to run errands all day, so I can think clearly and pack :-)

Hope you all have a great 24 hours...see you soon!

[ssanders79]

We have a duffle bag full of our FE stuff plus some overflow in a suitcase.

[ssanders79]

Checked in and ready to go!

[bkoehl]

All checked and waiting to board!!

[Silverfox97]

OK everyone, we just got off the ship this AM and we have mixed emotions - happy because we had a great time, but also sad that we had to leave the ship. Our DD was crying as we left the gangway :sad1: As you can see from my new ticker, we did re-book on board for next year. Hopefully, in the fall or next winter we can book a quick 4 day in between.....we'll see!

Anyways, I just wanted to THANK everyone for the FE gifts. It was so fun! What a blast! Our DD LOVED checking it and also loved passing out the gifts. We got some great stuff!

By the way, who gave out the "Wonder" cookies??? Dear god, those were orgasmic! :jumping1:

[bkoehl]

We had a great time! Our kids didn't want to leave either, they want a longer cruise next time- they only get a 4 night though LOL! They loved doing the FE, kept fighting over who got to deliver the gifts! BTW, I did the Wonder cookies (forgot to put our names on everything.) A friend of mine has her own bakery and makes them. Aren't they awesome! And they taste great too ;)

[Silverfox97]

We had a great time! Our kids didn't want to leave either, they want a longer cruise next time- they only get a 4 night though LOL! They loved doing the FE, kept fighting over who got to deliver the gifts! BTW, I did the Wonder cookies (forgot to put our names on everything.) A friend of mine has her own bakery and makes them. Aren't they awesome! And they taste great too ;)

I figured they might have come from you since you are from Cincy & I saw the label on the cookie was from West Chester. I consider myself a "foodie," especially with desserts/baked goods. I am a from scratch cook/baker (although, I am not into decorating...), as I learned from my Mom. I can tell you those are single-handedly the best cookies I have ever tasted! They put Cheryl & Co. to shame (lol)! Seriously, I went to her website and I am going to e-mail her to let her know how appreciated they were. Delicious!!! Wonder if she ships!! What a GREAT idea...........

I know what you mean about the cruise.....had I been smart, when they released FL resident rates, instead of taking the refund, I should've booked a 5-night Key West and done B2B cruises!! We booked a 7 night, but it's 14 months away! I'd love to book a 4-nighter in between this past one and the next one, but we'll see. Perhaps they will release FL resident rates again! Anything to get us to the Gold level of the Castaway Club!

[Hook & Mickey Mom]

FE Exchange folks - THANK YOU ALL for the fabulous gifts and goodies! We had so much fun delivering the goodies and finding such fun stuff in our FE each day!

I am sorry we didn't get to meet more of our "group"! You probably wouldn't remember me... but my sons both wore brown cowboy boots most if the trip, and my 5 yo dressed as Capt. Hook for the Pirate Party... If you saw them - you'd likely remember them!

We have not re-boked yet since our work schedule is nutty... but we will be doing a disney cruise again... next time we'll bring grandmother since she really missed out on this great trip!!

Thanks again!!! We truly appreciate everyones generosity and thoughtfulness!!!

:)

[NC DCL fans]

Wow - What a great cruise! It was so nice to meet you guys! I hope all of you had a nice and safe trip home! We did I95 home in 10.5 hours today. Not too bad. Wish we were as close to the port as some of you are...

We hope to see you on future cruises! (Anyone on the 6/7/11 5N Dream double dip? Our back up is the 8/2/11 5N double dip in case work and school schedules collide - anyone on that one?)

Have a great end of summer! Thanks for all the great FE gifts!
nancy

[ICEMANPAD]

Well we drove about 50miles and are currently ay BLT at WDW for the weekend...that said it was a good cruise and it was a pleasure meeting those of you whom we actually met...

In addition to the cruises listed in our signature, we also booked the Dream for Turkey week 2011...

Chuck:cool1:

and those cookies of the ship were very good...

[ICEMANPAD]

And if you folks choose the august date rather than june, we will miss you by two weeks...

Chuck:cool1:

[marukochan]

Thank you everyone for the wonderful FE gifts! Our kids had sooo much fun :)

We also booked onboard -- 7/10/11 double dip. Anyone on booked for that one? Hope to see everyone on a future cruise:cool1:

[Silverfox97]

BTW - I am going to take a stab at a trip report...........I'll post the link when I begin...........

Wish me luck!