11-7-10 Wonder cruise meet

[omalley1118]

I know it's over a year away, but is anyone out there???? This will be our very first Disney Cruise.

OMalley1118

[LivingtheWDWdream]

We are moving our Cruise from May to This Cruise!

It will be myself, my Mom, and my Grandma!

My mom and I did the 4 night 2 weeks ago, and had a blast. This will be my grandma's 1st cruise ever!!!

We are hoping to get the same room we had booked for May in a Cat 6 :)

[IrishCowboy]

Your thread is on the 2010 Wonder Cruise Meet list so hopefully other cruisers will find you soon! :thumbsup2

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Anyone else booked on this cruise??

[omalley1118]

Hey!! There are people here now. Excellent!! Th is will be our first Disney cruise. DH and I went on a cruise for our honeymoon, almost 15 years ago. We are coming with our kids, dd 8 and ds 6. Really looking forward to this.

OMalley1118

[LivingtheWDWdream]

this will be our 3rd Cruise!

Our first was a 7 night on the Magic in 2006

Our second was the 4 night on the Wonder in 2009.

We are planning on only getting off the boat in Castaway Cay the rest will be onboard the ship enjoy the Wonder before it leaves permanently for the west coast.

[Normangirls]

We are booked for this cruise -- first time ever cruisers!

It will be me (Big Mama), DH, DD14, DD10, and DD4 (that's how old they will be when we go).

Also coming are my mom (Nana) and dad (Papa) and sister, Aunt T.

I can't get enough of the cruise boards. We are so excited!

Nana, Papa and Aunt T are in a cat 11, and we are in a cat 4.

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Welcome!!!!

I'm glad there are others to share in the excitement for the cruise!!!

Right now its just My mom and I my Grandma is still deciding LOL. But in the last 2 weeks we have come into about $600 for our cruise that we didn't have to shell out "Free" money whoohooo!

If you have questions about this cruise let me know we did the same itinerary just this December and will answer any questions you have. Also I can share my photos if you all would like it?

[Normangirls]

Also I can share my photos if you all would like it?

Well, YES!

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Ok So I figure I can post a few photos a week to keep us tied over until we cruise!

Since we can't cruise until we get through the ears I figure I'll start with a photo of that!

http://iamgrumpy.smugmug.com/DCL09/dcl09/DCL2009-1277/737289139_Azr98-M.jpg

[omalley1118]

Thanks for posting pics!!!! I am soooo wxcited for this cruise. We are in NJ, just across from Philly. Where is everyone else? Our kids will be 6 and 8 on this cruise, and it is their first one.

OMalley1118:cool1:

[aacmt5]

This will be our first cruise and our first disney cruise. It will be me, my husband, 6 year old daughter, 13yo son, and our other daughter will have her sweet sixteen birthday onboard! We are going to celebrate her big day onboard and also our 16th wedding anniversary. We cannot wait to go!!! We want to know all the ins and outs so we can have the magical dream vacation we are dreaming of.

[LivingtheWDWdream]

As far as where I'm From --Originally CT but I moved to Central Florida (within 50 minutes of Port Canaveral and about 12 mins from Epcot ;) ) in Sept 2008!

I understand your excitement for your first cruise and to have a birthday and anniversary on board is fantastic!!!!

What seating is everyone? We are late dining!

[Normangirls]

We are definitely going with the early seating. I know a lot of people said it really cuts into your day, having to be ready and at dinner by 5:45 (or thereabouts), but I am one mean mama -- I make my kids keep to bedtimes, even on vacation! If I let them stay up too late, it can get very ugle very quickly.

Since there are eight of us going, does anyone know how we will be seated? I assume we'll all be together, at a table for eight?

[aacmt5]

We have late dining. Anyone know how many people are seated per table?

[aacmt5]

I found the answer to the question about table settings, they have 4, 6, 8, 10 top tables. You may or may not be seated with other people. You can request to have your own table, you may or may not get it.

I am starting to find my way around these threads to answer some of my questions!:rotfl:

[Normangirls]

Yes, but what if I want to request a table AWAY from my family? :)

[omalley1118]

Do you have to sign up for dining??? We got this cruise free when we joined DVC last year. I have not heard one thing from them since we signed up for the cruise.

I agree with "mean mama". My kids are still little at 6 and 8, and I firmly believe in keeping bedtimes.

OMalley1118

[LivingtheWDWdream]

We have late dining. Anyone know how many people are seated per table?

Our First Cruise it was a table for 6 and we were 3 separate families, Second Cruise it was a table of 8 but only 6 of us showed up. Both Cruises we were a party of 2.



I found the answer to the question about table settings, they have 4, 6, 8, 10 top tables. You may or may not be seated with other people. You can request to have your own table, you may or may not get it.

I am starting to find my way around these threads to answer some of my questions!:rotfl:

Glad your finding the answers!


Yes, but what if I want to request a table AWAY from my family? :)

LOL that might be possible but they don't guarantee where your solo table will land you. LOL

Do you have to sign up for dining??? We got this cruise free when we joined DVC last year. I have not heard one thing from them since we signed up for the cruise.

I agree with "mean mama". My kids are still little at 6 and 8, and I firmly believe in keeping bedtimes.

OMalley1118

Bed Times are still place here too! if I am not in bed by 11pm I turn into a Pumpkin instead of a Glass Carriage LOL!

Mean Mommies Rule!

If you contact DCL you can request Early or late dining.

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Sorry I have been quiet ya'll, work is just draining me right now and then there is my facebook addiction, and my Itouch that I just got well totally addicted to that too! LOL

Will Try and upload some photos here next day or two!

[LivingtheWDWdream]

http://iamgrumpy.smugmug.com/DCL09/dcl09/DCL2009-1289/737289297_QReRf-M.jpg

Minnie says welcome aboard!

and soon it will be our turn for
http://iamgrumpy.smugmug.com/DCL09/dcl09/DCL2009-1326/737289829_ANZSi-M.jpg

[aacmt5]

We just can't wait to go! My mom and neice are joining us on this cruise, they booked a rom on deck 7.

[omalley1118]

OK, I asked for and got early dining!!!! Now, what table size???? Personally, I enjoy meeting others. Of course, that can back-fire!! My DH is a bit on the shy side and would probably prefer a table for 4, as we are a family of 4...

I cannot wait until this cruise!!!!! It's going to be so much fun. My next door neighbor has been 3 times, so she's a font of info.

We will be staying at Bay Lake Towers from 10-30 until the day of the cruise. Is anyone else going to the Parks first???

OMalley1118

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Omalley- you can request a table to yourselves if you wish but i'd gather you'd be at a table for either 6 or 8. They try to put people with similar family sizes or kids ages etc but if you get onboard you could ask to change if you find that its not a good fit.

Also I live 1 exit away from WDW so if there were a Pre Cruise Meet I would be up for one!

[Normangirls]

We finally told the girls (DD13, DD9, and DD4) about the trip, and watched the planning DVD last night.

I really stressed that a lot that happens on a cruise depends on the weather. So if we didn't get to go to CC (heaven forbids a thousand times) they will be disappointed but not completely taken by surprise.

But they are so so so excited!

DH keeps acting like he doesn't want to go (boats/ships really do make him nervous), so they kept pointing out things they thought he'd like -- menu items, the sports bar, etc. He would say things like, "Oh, I don't like steak anymore, so I'm not going" and "I've decided sports are boring so I don't want to go to a sports bar." What a dork.

So, I'm starting my trip-planning binder. I think I'll go to Hobby Lobby tonight to but some nautical-themed paper!

[bradisgoofy]

Hi folks. Just found this thread, we booked about two weeks ago and this will be our second cruise. Staying in a cat 6 with a veranda which was a must for us. Our first cruise was with DVC points in a cat 4 but we did cash with Dreams Unlimited this time. We prefer the early dining so we get into the show then have time after to walk the decks. The DW and I sat at a 6 person table with two other couples the whole cruise. The other couples had done cruises before and gave us many great tips. We were disappointed with Nassau and probably won't leave the ship this time when in that port. We are really looking forward to Castaway Cay and all the improvements.

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Hi folks. Just found this thread, we booked about two weeks ago and this will be our second cruise. Staying in a cat 6 with a veranda which was a must for us. Our first cruise was with DVC points in a cat 4 but we did cash with Dreams Unlimited this time. We prefer the early dining so we get into the show then have time after to walk the decks. The DW and I sat at a 6 person table with two other couples the whole cruise. The other couples had done cruises before and gave us many great tips. We were disappointed with Nassau and probably won't leave the ship this time when in that port. We are really looking forward to Castaway Cay and all the improvements.


Welcome!!!! Glad to have others joining us!

We are changing to Main Dining my Travel Agent is working on that today for us, we decided to give it a try see how we like it compared to Second Seating.

This way we can at least get spots for the pirate party since Second Seating cuts it so close there were no seats available by the time we made it to deck 9 and 10.

Focusing on the cruise now is taking my mind off the fact that I was let go from my job on thursday :( and now have to try and find a job again. But I think it was a blessing in disguise as the work environment was really toxic to my stress levels so maybe this was a good thing.

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Getting off the ship in Nassau...
http://iamgrumpy.smugmug.com/DCL09/dcl09/DCL2009-1338/737290066_T7bti-M.jpg

Getting back on the ship...
http://iamgrumpy.smugmug.com/DCL09/dcl09/DCL2009-1351/737290291_5Cyp2-M.jpg

[Normangirls]

Focusing on the cruise now is taking my mind off the fact that I was let go from my job on thursday :( and now have to try and find a job again. But I think it was a blessing in disguise as the work environment was really toxic to my stress levels so maybe this was a good thing.

I'm so sorry! I hope everything works out for you. Just remember your priorities when you are job hunting: making sure you can get time off for your cruise!

Good luck on the job hunt -- pixiedust:

[LivingtheWDWdream]

I'm so sorry! I hope everything works out for you. Just remember your priorities when you are job hunting: making sure you can get time off for your cruise!

Good luck on the job hunt -- pixiedust:

Thanks! Yep will have to make sure they know I won't be around for our cruise dates!

Amy

[aacmt5]

I know it's months away but I just cant wait!!! I am worse than the kids:rotfl2:

[DisneySunflower]

I am so happy I found this thread! My boss recently returned from a cruise and was telling me about "Cruise Critic", but I thought I would try DIS, and :cool1: here it is!
We are hoping to have several families from my children's schools attend the cruise with us, our extended family. Me (35), DH (35), DD (13), DD (9) and DS (5) are ready to cruise with Disney! :hyper:

[DLBDS]

You can add us to the passenger list. First time cruising with my mom. Second time cruising with my DD on the Wonder.We're sure to have a blast!

[Normangirls]

I am so happy I found this thread! My boss recently returned from a cruise and was telling me about "Cruise Critic", but I thought I would try DIS, and :cool1: here it is!
We are hoping to have several families from my children's schools attend the cruise with us, our extended family. Me (35), DH (35), DD (13), DD (9) and DS (5) are ready to cruise with Disney! :hyper:

We may definitely need to plan to meet -- DH and I will be there with DD14, DD9 and DD4 (maybe the girls will want to hang out!).

[omalley1118]

I realized I had not checked in here in quite awhile!!! I am in a new job, which is sooooo much less stress than my last one. We leave for Disney in 18 days!!! Then, it's on to cruising.

Just got back from sending off for the kids' passports. DH and I have current ones. That was fun!! Makes it seem more real...

OMalley1118

[DLBDS]

Anyone heard about an FE exchange for this cruise? Anyone interested in doing it?

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Sorry I have been quiet as well... Lots of family things going on not all good and I lost my job back in March and had surgery in April that was enjoyable not LOL.

I'm back on the mend and really excited about the cruise in November we will need the break from real life!

My grandma won't be joining us she is spending 2 months here this summer so she wants to spend the fall with my aunt. That's ok with us we want her to be happy not forced to go on a cruise if she isn't up for it!

I'd love to do a Fish Extender!! I'll be happy to organize it if you all want to do it!

[DisneySunflower]

We may definitely need to plan to meet -- DH and I will be there with DD14, DD9 and DD4 (maybe the girls will want to hang out!).

Yes! It is a must do. :goodvibes

I was talking to a co-worker today about her Disney cruise and she mentioned a Meet and Fish Extenders. I was actually coming here to search for more information, because she made it sound WAY COOL! :cool1:

[DisneySunflower]

I'd love to do a Fish Extender!! I'll be happy to organize it if you all want to do it!

That would be wonderful! :thumbsup2

Count us in! :woohoo:

Do we need to PM you our room number(s) if we want to participate?

[DisneySunflower]

Here is a copy of the link to more info about the Fish Extender and it includes photos!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread....=fish+extender

I am going to check it out on Ebay right now! I am so excited for our Cruise and can't wait to meet my fellow DIS'ers! :hyper:

[DLBDS]

I'd love to do a Fish Extender!! I'll be happy to organize it if you all want to do it!

Great! I'm glad you volunteered!! All I have to do now is wait and see how many folks sign up for it. My DD11 had a lot of fun delivering gifts last year. If anyone needs an FE, let me know. I can give you the name of THE BEST designer of FE's in the entire WORLD! :thumbsup2

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Please PM Me if you would like to do the Fish Extender Exchange!

Please Include Stateroom, and number of people in the stateroom!

Now How it was done on my last cruise was that each person was assigned a Delievery Day and either AM or PM for Delivery. Only you will know what day/time your set for that way its a surprise for everyone as to when things arrive!

Is that ok or any suggestions as to how we want to do it?

[DLBDS]

Please PM Me if you would like to do the Fish Extender Exchange!

Please Include Stateroom, and number of people in the stateroom!

Now How it was done on my last cruise was that each person was assigned a Delievery Day and either AM or PM for Delivery. Only you will know what day/time your set for that way its a surprise for everyone as to when things arrive!

Is that ok or any suggestions as to how we want to do it?

Could we just do it at our convenience? On our cruise, everyone delivered whenever they wanted to. My DD and I had to break it up into 2 separate outings. There were quite a few to deliver. I'll PM ya our stateroom info....

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Could we just do it at our convenience? On our cruise, everyone delivered whenever they wanted to. My DD and I had to break it up into 2 separate outings. There were quite a few to deliver. I'll PM ya our stateroom info....

Works for me thats why I asked because it can be done many different ways :)

:D Soooooo ready to cruise!

[DLBDS]

Sorry, folks.... Had to cancel this cruise and rebook for the Oct. 24 sailing. I checked my email today just before lunch and there it was..... a 40% off room-only pin code. :worship: The bad thing was.... the week of this cruise was not included so I had to switch it to Oct 24th. Was a hassle to change everything around (including resort) but it was so worth it in the end! HAPPY SAILING!!

[LivingtheWDWdream]

I got the same Pin code LOL but i'm not changing the cruise! I live 12 mins from Disney and won't be staying on property when I can sleep on my sleep number bed LOL! But 40% off is a Sweet Deal and hope you have a great time on your new cruise!

[Normangirls]

Hey, November travelers!

I found another thread started by a DISer (bless her heart!) who is trying to put together a group to participate in a YES program in November.

Check it out:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2390592


If I messed up the link, and you want info, PM me.

[mickeyniki_d]

Hi everyone, my family and I are going on this cruise also... We are very excited, we have had it planned for over a year now, and it is approaching quicker than we ever expected...

This will be me and my Husbands 3rd Disney Cruise. This will only be the second one for my twin Daughters that will almost be 3 at time of Cruise. (Me and my hubby went for our Honeymoon)

We have invited all of my extended family also, so my parents and two sisters with their family will also be coming. (They are all first time Cruisers)

I would like to be able to use this Forum as a place to get to know other people that will be on the same cruise. And hopefully get some great information that will help the cruise more enjoyable.

[mickeyniki_d]

:flower3:Anyone heard about an FE exchange for this cruise? Anyone interested in doing it?


I am interested in a FE, but had a question or two..

How many people normally join in on a FE? just want to know how many gifts you think we might need to bring?

Have you ever had it where you just join the kids in the FE and not the adults. I was thinking of talking to my sister about joining, but I am sure she won't be interested, but I might be able to get her DD (10) and DD (7) to do it.

How in the world do you find them on Ebay, I did a basic search, and got nothing, maybe I need your "person" who can make them.

let me know..........

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Welcome to the Group!

Right now its just 2 families (mine and another) doing the Fish Extender Exchange. on my last cruise we had maybe 20 it depends on how many want to join in to do it? But we did 2 gifts (we were close to xmas) so 1 was a Holiday themed Rubber Duck and the other was an Inflatable Beach Ball with a snowman inside that we found on Oriental trading. We gave 1 of each item to each stateroom who participated. Some folks made things, some bought things, some had gift bags, some had just 1 item. Its a personal decision on what you want to give.


Now in terms of the YES it sounds like that is at Disney World and since its during our cruise not sure how one would be able to do both? Sounds like a lot of fun though!

[Normangirls]

The DISer who is arranging the YES program hasn't locked in the dates yet, and there is a chance they will have to go ahead with it while we are on the cruise, but they are still considering doing it on the 12th or 13th.

[tlhess]

Well, I am new to disboards and very happy to have found fellow cruisers. I will be going with 3yr DD and my parents, we have adjoining staterooms. I live fairly close and definitley would be up for a meet up and would LOVE to participate in the FE, if someone can explain it to me :) Can't wait, I am already working on magnets...think I am more excited than my 3yr old :)

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Well, I am new to disboards and very happy to have found fellow cruisers. I will be going with 3yr DD and my parents, we have adjoining staterooms. I live fairly close and definitley would be up for a meet up and would LOVE to participate in the FE, if someone can explain it to me :) Can't wait, I am already working on magnets...think I am more excited than my 3yr old :)

Welcome to the DIS!!!!!!

I live in Orlando, its torture knowing I could be at the port in 45 minutes but they won't let me on the ship! :sad: Trust me I asked if they felt giving the last time to let a homesick DCL lover on the ship for free and well their reaction was more like this ... :lmao::lmao::lmao: So I guess I'll have to wait until November :scared: seems so far yet so close.

Fish Extender Exchanges- If you want to participate just send me a PM with your stateroom, how many adults/children so I can add you to the list.

What you do, its a personal decision as to what you give and a surprise as to what you get in return. You hang on your Fish on the outside of your room, either a Fish Extender Pocket banner or a bag, or something to have your gifts put into. There is a DIS'er who sells them on Ebay but I made mine it was pretty easy but if you aren't crafty or don't want to spend an arm and a leg. I saw people using everything from reusable bags that you use from grocery shops or gift bags.

Then once it gets closer to the cruise and we have an idea of how many will actually participate and after final payment dates so we know most won't be canceling I will send everyone a copy of the spreadsheet which will tell you what staterooms are participating, number of kids/adults so you can make sure you have enough gifts.

I put adults/kids on the spreadsheet as on past cruises some people liked to put 1 item for adults, 1 for kids, so want to make sure if someone chooses to do that they are able to plan.

On our last cruise we did 2 gifts per room, the first was an inflatable beach ball with a snowman on the inside, and a holiday themed rubber duck it was close to the holidays so it fit the time of year perfectly. Nothing was overly expensive this is just meant to be a fun way to interact with fellow cruisers.

One DIS'er in the gift shop got non paper magnetic post cards and wrote a nice little message to each cruiser and did a small goody bag with stickers, and notepads all disney themed.

So it can be Disney Related, cruise related, not related to anything disney or cruises, its up to your imagination.

Then you can deliver your gifts at your leisure whenever you feel up to it. The only night I would recommend not doing is the last night of the cruise, maybe early in the day as later everyone is busy busy getting ready for dinner packing etc but its all up to your preference.

I hope I explained it right/enough :)



:D Amy

[mickeyniki_d]

Does anyone know the best time to get to the Port? I know they don't open the doors till like 1pm or something, but how long does it take to check in etc... and is it better to give yourself some extra time to hang out and look around?

[LivingtheWDWdream]

We got there for 10am and they weren't open for check in yet so we were ushered to a waiting area and led over when they were ready for us around 10:30 am. We were able to check in with very little lines and were able to get chairs to wait and sit in and take photos of the terminal then around Noon they opened the gangway for us to cross onto the Wonder and onto our home for the next 4 nights.

Next time we will probably arrive around 11am. so we won't have to wait as long in the terminal but we want to be on and done with lunch by 1pm to make sure we have time to go arrange our spa/dining reservations as we like to wait until we board for the spa stuff to see what specials are being run.

[bradisgoofy]

Hey Mickeyniki_d, we are 45 miles south of you and WE ARE GOING ON THE SAME CRUISE! OMG, I hear "A Small World" playing in the background. pixiedust:

[goofystitchfan]

You are seated at dinner with everyone in your traveling party. Make sure that all your cabins are somehow connected.

[goofystitchfan]

Would love to be included in this. Traveling w/my DH, DS (9) and DS (11). Please let me know what you want/need from me.
Thanks Tracey

[mickeyniki_d]

Hey Mickeyniki_d, we are 45 miles south of you and WE ARE GOING ON THE SAME CRUISE! OMG, I hear "A Small World" playing in the background. pixiedust:

That is so funny, We love Disney and a cruise is the perfect thing for little kids. (Sleep where you eat and play) unlike Disney where you have to travel like 30 minutes to get back to your room to take a nap etc... But of course we are doing Disney after the Cruise too..

We also took a cruise for our Honeymoon so it is also the perfect place for adults.. Kinda awesome how they can make it the perfect place for you, no matter what age you are :rotfl:

[mickeyniki_d]

Well, I am new to disboards and very happy to have found fellow cruisers. I will be going with 3yr DD and my parents, we have adjoining staterooms. I live fairly close and definitley would be up for a meet up and would LOVE to participate in the FE, if someone can explain it to me :) Can't wait, I am already working on magnets...think I am more excited than my 3yr old :)

Hey My girls will almost be 3 when we go, we should meet up at some point and let the kids play together.

[goofystitchfan]

Would love to be included in the Exchange. Please count us in.

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Welcome Goofystitch fan! I responded to your profile ;) Keep active soon you'll be able to PM!

I live 12 mins from Epcot. I'd be up to a Pre Cruise meet!

[MegaMouseHouse]

Just booked this cruise and we are in for the FE! My friend and I are taking a break from work and husbands to have a girls trip. I will PM the needed info over.

This will by my 5th Disney Cruise and Jessica's first! So we are celebrating my birthday while on board and her just being on board one of the best cruise ships ever. (The other being the Magic!)

See you all soon!

Tracy (me) and Jessica

[MegaMouseHouse]

Today I went to the craft store . . . ok 3 of them and gathered up some stuff for making the fish extender and magnets. I am so excited. How I wish we were sailing next week. Nov 7th will have to do! At least I will get to celebrate my Birthday on the ship! I think on our sea day! How relaxing.

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Not sure if we are making a new FE but we may just use the same one we had last cruise.

How exciting to be celebrating your birthday on board! Happy birthday to you!

I can't wait for the cruise either!!!

[tlhess]

We should definitely plan a meet-up! I know my DD will love meeting & playing with other children :)

[mickeyniki_d]

Today I went to the craft store . . . ok 3 of them and gathered up some stuff for making the fish extender and magnets. I am so excited. How I wish we were sailing next week. Nov 7th will have to do! At least I will get to celebrate my Birthday on the ship! I think on our sea day! How relaxing.

My Mom and Niece will also be celebrating their B-day when we are all on the ship..

My niece will be 10 on sail date, so we are telling her we are going on the cruise for her B-day... she is so excited... ooohh to be young again... :rotfl:

[MegaMouseHouse]

As much time as it takes me to make the FE I wish I could use our last one. I personalized the last one with all our names so it won't work. I figured for this one though I will just make it a girly one and then in the future if I go on more girls only cruises I will be set.

Since I do not sew well I make mine all with iron on adhesive tape and it is slow going, but it keeps me busy doing something for the trip so that is fun!:banana:

Not sure if we are making a new FE but we may just use the same one we had last cruise.

How exciting to be celebrating your birthday on board! Happy birthday to you!

I can't wait for the cruise either!!!

[MegaMouseHouse]

Yea! Lots of birthdays!! Think of the fantastic memories she will have of her 10th birthday. I am jealous. I did not have any birthdays like that growing up. Lucky girl!!


My Mom and Niece will also be celebrating their B-day when we are all on the ship..

My niece will be 10 on sail date, so we are telling her we are going on the cruise for her B-day... she is so excited... ooohh to be young again... :rotfl:

[MegaMouseHouse]

Tomorrow is my day to pay in full so I can book excursions and Palo!!! Woo Hoo!!! We are getting closer. :banana: :cool1: :cheer2: :yay:

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Ok Folks, final payment for 75 days out is coming up around the 20th I believe of August can I just say how excited i am that its getting so close!

Fish extender List....Please if your interested in joining please send me a PM with your stateroom, number of adults, number of children by the 24th of August so that I can get the list out to those particpating I know of some who are handmaking gifts and I know it takes time to do that.

How I will work the FE list... Last day to get info is Aug 24th, I will finalize the list and I will send out via PM the list along with my email address so that if it doesn't work on your end you can email me and I can forward it that way. If after the 24th we have late joiners to the cruise or wanting to join I will PRIVATE Message all those who were on the original list to see if any objections to any one being added and if no objections we can add others this way we can accommodate as many as possible but also get moving with our gifts! This is how my FE exchange was run last year (by a different dis'er).

I am hoping to go down to Port Canveral on Thursday to see the Wonder pull out to sea dependant on weather I miss her so much!

[aacmt5]

Havent been on in awhile (mostly because it was driving me crazy to read about it all and still have so long to go!) but we are in for the Fish Extenders Exchange. We cannot wait for this cruise!!!:dance3:

[LivingtheWDWdream]

We are getting ready to make our payment. We could have made reservations on the 90 day mark but we rather not part with the money so soon LOL.....since we aren't fussy about Palo or spa reservations if we get something we do if not oh well. We can try when we board the ship did that last time and ended up at Palo's twice and brunch!

We are go with the flow and since the only stop we are getting off at is Castaway Cay for half a day we will be just doing our own thing.

[LivingtheWDWdream]

I have sent everyone a PM if you did not receive one from me I already have your email address if you did get one from me if you could get me a form of contact for you soon as I am almost at the deadline for the FE list being sent out.

We are making our Final Payment on Friday whoohoo!

We have 36 people total particpating in the FE with 13 of those being kids! Going to be a LOT of fun for sure!

Also I just want to confirm that we DO NOT want to assign delivery days and want to just deliver whenever Correct?

[LivingtheWDWdream]

We are PAID IN FULL :banana::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay: Our funds got deposited into our account earlier then we thought and we had our TA pay off the balance today!!!! 20 minutes later we were booked for Palo Brunch, Palo Dinner, and 2 spa treatments. Got everything we hoped to get and at pretty decent times.

I hope those who have to wait until 75 day mark to make reservations are just as lucky. I was doubtful on ours as we could have booked at the 90 day mark but our funds weren't open until this week to us.

Now to just sit not so patiently for Nov 7th to get here!

[aacmt5]

We paid ours off last week. We decided since this is our first cruise we are going to skip Palos so we didnt make any reservations for anything-We are so excited to be going. Cant wait to get started on our FE gifts!

[LivingtheWDWdream]

We lucked out on our first cruise it was a 7 night so we had more chances to see everything so we got hooked on Palo's and then on our cruise on the Wonder in 2009 they really spoiled us! We didn't have any Palo reservations (booked cruise 3 weeks out) as none were left got onboard, booked 1st night and waitlisted for the next night. We were able to go twice!! Brunch had been completely booked and they squeezed us in! We were taken well care of by Michael from the Philipines and by Peitro and we are hoping to see them this cruise if they haven't been moved to the Dream (possible Michael has been on the Magic and Wonder's opening team for training of new staff) to thank them again for making that last cruise so WONDERful.

This trip we are doing dinner the last night, and brunch on the sea day. We will waitlist again for 1 more dinner since the main dining rooms are ok for us but we just get more out of Palo. If we don't get Palo again for dinner that is ok.

[aacmt5]

OK OK when Disney sent me my email about it being time to book things I changed my mind! I decided that since my husband and I are celebrating our anniversary we should plan at least one special meal alone so I booked us Palo for brunch. It seems like alot of good things have been posted about Palo's brunch and we wont miss dinner in the dining rooms with the rest of the family. I very excited now!

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Cool! We are doing Brunch too its fantastic!

75 days!!!! WHOOHOO! I can't wait, to be Paid in Full Reservations done, (only have changed the dinner reservation 5 times LOL) and now just have to pack it feels fantastic!

I will work on finalizing the FE list tonight/tomorrow and get that out to you in the next day or so. Any late comers to the thread who wish to join I'll PM everyone who joined and ask if they are able to accommodate them or not and go from there.

2 months and 2 weeks to go!

[DisneySunflower]

We are dining at Palo for Brunch, too! :woohoo:

I am so excited. We decided to only do one excursion in Nassau, as this is our first cruise and we really want to enjoy The Wonder and all its offerings. I can't wait! :hyper:

[LivingtheWDWdream]

We are at 10am we would never last until a later seating LOL I can't wait for the Cruise to get here Panna Cotta from Palo's is making me drool just thinking about it!

We didn't do any excursions. If we decide we want to see anything we will just get off the ship and take a cab but I doubt it.

[LivingtheWDWdream]

So we have 75 days until we set sail and I can't wait to see the ship!
http://iamgrumpy.smugmug.com/DCL09/dcl09/DCL2009-1351/737290291_5Cyp2-M.jpg

Figured I'd share a photo haven't done that in a while.

[goofystitchfan]

Last year we did the StingRay's and we all had a great time. This cruise we have decided to do the Sea Lion excursion and it looks like a lot of fun! Already purchasing for the FE and the boys are so excited for that too!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[goofystitchfan]

Would be up for a meet and greet at ANY point! We are flying into Orlando on the 6th and will be staying at SSR THVand taking the bus over to the port. We will also be staying at SSR THV after the cruise until Sunday! Can meet before, during or after......drinks anyone???:grouphug:

[LivingtheWDWdream]

I'd be up for a meet! On past Cruises we had DISmeets on board just before the Safety Drill a quick hello chat a while then we headed up to get our lifevests and it was a nice way to start the cruise. Usually around 2:45-3:00 time frame to meet up.

Being in Orlando I would say we could meet up before or after but I am going to school full time and I will have to get all my work done before we leave because when we get back I get off the ship go home change and head out to my biology class (fun way to get back from a cruise right LOL) so I am not sure how I'll be fixed time wise on the 6th. So Onboard would be better for me.

[goofystitchfan]

Sounds great to me! We can firm up as we get closer....:cool2::cool2:

[aacmt5]

Our Palo brunch is at 10 am too!

We didnt book any excursions, I am thinking of Ardastra Gardens in Nassau but think we will just take a cab there and back. It will be our oldest's 16 birthday so we will see what she wants to do, I know she will want to stop in the Hard Rock Cafe in Nassau and get a charm for her bracelet!

On Castaway Cay we are planning on snorkeling, but i think we are going to bring our own snorkle gear, If not I am sure it wont be a problem just walking up and renting, right?

My mom is making FE for us, and I am in charge of the FE gifts. The kids are excited to be helping come up with ideas for gifts.

We just cant wait to go.

[LivingtheWDWdream]

I emailed the FE list out this evening to everyone who gave me an email address. If you DID NOT get a copy or send me your email address please contact me so I can get the list out to you thanks!

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Our Palo brunch is at 10 am too!

We didnt book any excursions, I am thinking of Ardastra Gardens in Nassau but think we will just take a cab there and back. It will be our oldest's 16 birthday so we will see what she wants to do, I know she will want to stop in the Hard Rock Cafe in Nassau and get a charm for her bracelet!

On Castaway Cay we are planning on snorkeling, but i think we are going to bring our own snorkle gear, If not I am sure it wont be a problem just walking up and renting, right?

My mom is making FE for us, and I am in charge of the FE gifts. The kids are excited to be helping come up with ideas for gifts.

We just cant wait to go.

We aren't doing any excursions at all we may get off in Nassau but probably not.

I am afraid of fish I am not planning on going in but I would think they'd have equipment available if you don't bring yours.

We are having a hard time deciding what to do for the FE too many great options. We'll see what we end up with!

I can't wait for Brunch! and we changed our dinner to Nassau night instead of the last night so that we can have the meals spaced out.

:cheer2:74 days :cheer2:

[mickeyniki_d]

Our Palo brunch is at 10 am too!

We didnt book any excursions, I am thinking of Ardastra Gardens in Nassau but think we will just take a cab there and back. It will be our oldest's 16 birthday so we will see what she wants to do, I know she will want to stop in the Hard Rock Cafe in Nassau and get a charm for her bracelet!

On Castaway Cay we are planning on snorkeling, but i think we are going to bring our own snorkle gear, If not I am sure it wont be a problem just walking up and renting, right?

My mom is making FE for us, and I am in charge of the FE gifts. The kids are excited to be helping come up with ideas for gifts.

We just cant wait to go.

There is a HardRock Cafe in Nassau? my sister was just asking if they had one of those in Downtown Disney she could go to.. she will be excited to know there is one in Nassau.

Last time we went to Castaway Cay, our shore excursions got cancelled so we just went up to the rental place and rented snorkle gear, it was 25 bucks and they said they never run out, so I am sure you can do the same.

Can't wait :banana:

[bradisgoofy]

There is a HardRock Cafe in Nassau? my sister was just asking if they had one of those in Downtown Disney she could go to.. she will be excited to know there is one in Nassau. Yes, in Nassau, but the one in Orlando is at City Walk.

[goofystitchfan]

Yeah.....just ordered my Fish Extender.....SO EXCITED!!!! :cool1::cool1::cool1:

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Yeah.....just ordered my Fish Extender.....SO EXCITED!!!! :cool1::cool1::cool1:

YAY!!!! We decided to use the one from last year to save on costs.

I started back to school today talked to my professor as I'll end up missing 2 classes due to the cruise and I'll now miss 1 class and make up 1 class in her other class she was awesome about it!

Now just need 1 more professor to not be cranky about it if there is a test that night I'll have to hope they drop the lowest score and take a 0. yuck!

But since my priorities messed up anyways I'll take the 0 and have a Konk Kooler instead! LOL

[aacmt5]

My priorites are all messed up too. This year they are really cracking down on attendance at my kids schools, But we have scrimped and saved a whole year for this trip-so we are going anyways!pirate:

[LivingtheWDWdream]

My priorites are all messed up too. This year they are really cracking down on attendance at my kids schools, But we have scrimped and saved a whole year for this trip-so we are going anyways!pirate:

Sorry about them getting stricter, college professors are usually pretty easy going at my school but the class I have to make up is an interactive language course for Sign Language so if I don't make it up I will be really messed up since my major is Sign Language Interpretation so I'm just glad she will let me make up what I miss.


OT---
Anyone by chance know anything about Charleston SC? we are contemplating a road trip in 2011 to Charleston SC and Savannah GA and I found Mansfield Plantation in Charleston but if anyone has traveled or lived in the area I'm open to suggestions. Thanks.

[tlhess]

We got our FE and DD's pillowcase in the mail today, so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am wishing we booked a back-to-back b/c I just don't think 4nights is going to be long enough...oh well, there's always next year :)

[LivingtheWDWdream]

We got our FE and DD's pillowcase in the mail today, so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am wishing we booked a back-to-back b/c I just don't think 4nights is going to be long enough...oh well, there's always next year :)

yay!!! :cool1:

Yeah we dream of a Back to back someday but have to get through this cruise first!

[LivingtheWDWdream]

So we just couldn't last any longer we at least have to SEE the ship LOL so we are going to the beach (Cocoa Beach area) and will be going to Jetty Park and will watch the Wonder sail out today! We can't be on it but we can at least go wave at it and see it!

63 Days to go!

[omalley1118]

This is my chance to catch up with everyone!!! We have been so busy, and there was a chance we were going to miss the cruise due to life stuff. So, only a few more weeks!!!!!

Has anyone planned any meets??

OMalley1118

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Fish Extender - FE there are many threads in the Cruise forum about them but the general premise is you hang something on the decorative fish outside your stateroom that has pockets or a bag of some sort whatever your preference. Those who sign up for a FE exchange gets a list of the staterooms and number of people participating. Those who participate go around and drop little gifts off to each stateroom as a way to interact with those who are sailing along with you. Example of gifts I got on our last cruise: Rubber Duckies, Bubbles, Bookmarks, notepads, disney post cards, candy from places that are special to where the person was from, ornaments, beach balls. Its just fun things that brighten a day. Little bits of Magic. We held sign ups and the list has been sent out but if anyone wants to join I'll have to ask those who signed up to see if its a possibility to add more as some were making gifts for the exchange some were buying things and have to make sure its not impossible to add anyone. So If your interested Please send me a PM and I will ask the group if its possible to add on now.

Glad your able to go on the Cruise and in terms of a Meet on our last cruise we met just before the Safety Drill as most were on board by then, we then had just enough time to get to our rooms to get our life vests and get to our muster stations.

If we would like to set up a meet I'd prefer the first day as I don't know what our plans will end up working out the other days as we are last minute see what feels right people.

[MegaMouseHouse]

I sent over my personal email so you can send me the final FE list. I appreciate you putting it all together! We are getting closer . . . so excited to get working on my FE gifts!!

Cool! We are doing Brunch too its fantastic!

75 days!!!! WHOOHOO! I can't wait, to be Paid in Full Reservations done, (only have changed the dinner reservation 5 times LOL) and now just have to pack it feels fantastic!

I will work on finalizing the FE list tonight/tomorrow and get that out to you in the next day or so. Any late comers to the thread who wish to join I'll PM everyone who joined and ask if they are able to accommodate them or not and go from there.

2 months and 2 weeks to go!

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Your all set I replied :)

[MegaMouseHouse]

Less than 2 months to go everyone! :cool1: We are getting there and I have lots to do before we set sail . . . Hoping this week to get started on the FE gifts and get the FE made!

[goofystitchfan]

So excited to see my days dwindling down....been counting down since December and hard to believe that it is now just 2 months.....

[lovefromsingapore]

Hi We just booked the Nov 7 cruise from Singapore. we have 2 boys 6 and 11 and would love to join your programme if it is not too late. Any chance???

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Hi We just booked the Nov 7 cruise from Singapore. we have 2 boys 6 and 11 and would love to join your programme if it is not too late. Any chance???

Congrats on booking the cruise I can't imagine how excited you must be and what a trip it will be for you all! Welcome to the Disboards and hope it can help you plan a WONDERful cruise and vacation!

I will have to let you know about the Fish Extender Group soon waiting to hear if its a problem for those on the list to add another set of gifts. I'll let you know soon!

In the meantime please feel free to participate in chatting here on our thread, and around the disboards in general. This is a great place with lots of information.

[lovefromsingapore]

Thanks so much for checking for us about the FE. YOu gals are doing a great job!! It is our first trip to Orlando and my kids are so excited. :yay::yay::yay: My elder son is sitting for a major exam in 19 days time and this trip is his big reward.

[rricklefs]

My family and I are booked for this cruise as well. This is our first one. The kids are age 7 and almost 5. We are VERY excited! The count down is on!!!:banana:

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Thanks so much for checking for us about the FE. YOu gals are doing a great job!! It is our first trip to Orlando and my kids are so excited. :yay::yay::yay: My elder son is sitting for a major exam in 19 days time and this trip is his big reward.

Congrats to your son and hope that he aces his exam! What a great reward!

My family and I are booked for this cruise as well. This is our first one. The kids are age 7 and almost 5. We are VERY excited! The count down is on!!!:banana:
Your going to have a great time I'm sure and we are glad you came and said hello please keep coming by and share your excitement with us! I can't imagine how I will last these last few weeks! At least I have 4 college :teacher:classes to keep me busy right?:confused3:scared1::rolleyes1 LOL

[goofystitchfan]

It doesn't matter what you have to keep you busy, I know I keep thinking and counting down!!:cheer2:

[mickeyniki_d]

I am ready to pack already.. are you sure it is still that far out.. I can't pack yet, everyone will make fun of me. =)

[goofystitchfan]

I won't make fun of you....I am secretly packing too. We are getting ready to get out our warmer clothes here (Boston area) so I have to pack summer stuff....right???? lol
I have to tell you that we did this same cruise last year but I wasn't nearly as excited as I am this time!

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Yeah I don't pack until the week of the cruise but we live in our summer clothes year round except for the odd 1 or 2 days that we have "winter" LOL.... so If i packed now I'd have nothing to wear the rest of the time.:scared1: NO one would want that :lmao::scared1:

Yeah I think about it constantly but I have to focus on school, this semester's courses are really intense for learning and If I don't pay attention I'll miss a lot and will have to repeat courses again! So you all will have to be extra excited for me ;)

I have been thinking about the Meet on Board Idea:

How about DIS Meeting at the Promenade Lounge around 2:15-2:30 for say 20 minutes that will give us enough time to chit chat and take photos if wanted and then when its time for the Safety drill we can then head on out to do that and the Sailaway party. Most people are on board by then and this way you have time to check out your room, and you have time to get ready for sailaway, safety party, and early dining :)

Let me know what everyone thinks!

Amy

[goofystitchfan]

Works for us. We are staying at SSR THV's on Saturday night and have the Cruise Line bus picking us up there. I will be happy to get excited for you and do a few extra yells, cheers, jumps....etc! lol Study hard, do well and then you will have time to relax and enjoy.:thumbsup2

[eelderm1]

Count us in!!!!!!!!! Our first cruise!!!! It will be myself and my 16 yo son and my 8 yo baby girl!!! We can't wait!!! pirate:princess:

[mickeyniki_d]

I won't make fun of you....I am secretly packing too. We are getting ready to get out our warmer clothes here (Boston area) so I have to pack summer stuff....right???? lol
I have to tell you that we did this same cruise last year but I wasn't nearly as excited as I am this time!

We actually made a lot of the Twins clothing that they will be wearing so I have had their clothing packed for like 3 weeks now.

Yes it is fianlly getting cooler here to (Michigan) so I will be pulling out the fall clothing, so I have to pack before I put away my other clothing right.. =) any excuse to pack right..

Only bad thing about it is I forget what I packed.. LOL.. anyone else have that issue..

Goofystitchfan- why are you more excited about this one? I am, just because we are brining the whole family with us this time so I think it will be more fun.

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Count us in!!!!!!!!! Our first cruise!!!! It will be myself and my 16 yo son and my 8 yo baby girl!!! We can't wait!!! pirate:princess:


Welcome :) Glad to have you join us here :)

[goofystitchfan]

MickeyNicki - I had no idea about this site and since finding it and reading all I have been reading it is just so exciting. I feel like we are going and maybe making new friends from other places and having a great time! It is fantastic to have others to talk to about what we are going to be doing and then after (I assume) what we did.

[aacmt5]

Great to hear we are not the only ones wanting to pack! My husband has already started packing for the cruise and he NEVER packs his stuff until right before we walk out the door! We pretty much fnd ourselves talking about the cruise all the time, I know it comes up during dinner every single night! I must be talking about it all the time at work too because everyone is always asking me how many more days do you go, I got them all planning Disney vacations!:rotfl2:

[bradisgoofy]

...I have been thinking about the Meet on Board Idea:

How about DIS Meeting at the Promenade Lounge around 2:15-2:30 for say 20 minutes that will give us enough time to chit chat and take photos if wanted and then when its time for the Safety drill we can then head on out to do that and the Sailaway party. Most people are on board by then and this way you have time to check out your room, and you have time to get ready for sailaway, safety party, and early dining :)

Let me know what everyone thinks!

AmyWe are planning on arriving around noon so we will try to make it.

[irishkiss]

Hi!!! we have booked for this cruise and it will be our first! I wanted to do a cruise and my hubby wanted to do disney, so we compromised..lol. I have been reading this board everyday since we booked! so excited. Our boys are grown 21 and 24 and are working so cant join us this time, but maybe next time:sad2:

[mickeyniki_d]

Ok, so I am about to make my FE and I keep seeing 8 inches for the size... is it really 8in.. it looks so much bigger in picures that we have seen.. I just want to make sure I got the right size before I make it..

?????????????????????????????????????

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Hi!!! we have booked for this cruise and it will be our first! I wanted to do a cruise and my hubby wanted to do disney, so we compromised..lol. I have been reading this board everyday since we booked! so excited. Our boys are grown 21 and 24 and are working so cant join us this time, but maybe next time:sad2:

Welcome! I'm sure you will have a WONDERful time on the Cruise and still find the Magic of Disney!

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Ok, so I am about to make my FE and I keep seeing 8 inches for the size... is it really 8in.. it looks so much bigger in picures that we have seen.. I just want to make sure I got the right size before I make it..

?????????????????????????????????????

The Width is only 8 inches but we made our pockets deeper to make up for it so that there was plenty of room for things to be put in them. but 8 inches is as wide as the wall where the fish is located can handle.

[LivingtheWDWdream]

We are so excited...We get to start our Cruise Vacation a day early! We were able to get a room at the Country Inn & Suites for Saturday night. So we will go early check in drop our bags then go spend some time by the Canal watching the Magic sail out then have a nice dinner at Rusty's or Grill's!

It's really getting closer!

[goofystitchfan]

Good for you! We are also flying in on Saturday and staying at SSR. The countdown is on and it is not going fast enough!:cool1:

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Good for you! We are also flying in on Saturday and staying at SSR. The countdown is on and it is not going fast enough!:cool1:

We only have to drive but glad you get to fly in a day early and enjoy a nice evening at SSR and Disney! We stayed in 2007 at SSR as part of a Guest Recovery Stay (really really horrible experience at the Poly but Disney made it up to us) and we LOVED SSR. We were in Congress Park the walkway to DTD was right there, the view was really nice and it was quiet :)

Yeah definitely not going fast enough. I am battling a cold right now, better now then closer to the cruise that is for sure! I am getting bombarded at school with work and frankly all I want to do is curl up on a lounge chair, listen to the waves crash on the beach and sip a konk Kooler on Serenity Bay is that too much to ask? LOL

hi ho hi ho its off to school I go...

[DisneySunflower]

I have been thinking about the Meet on Board Idea:

How about DIS Meeting at the Promenade Lounge around 2:15-2:30 for say 20 minutes that will give us enough time to chit chat and take photos if wanted and then when its time for the Safety drill we can then head on out to do that and the Sailaway party. Most people are on board by then and this way you have time to check out your room, and you have time to get ready for sailaway, safety party, and early dining :)

Let me know what everyone thinks!

Amy

Count us in! :woohoo:

[LivingtheWDWdream]

I'm So excited I could BURST just BURST!!!!!

One of my BFF's is my TA she has booked many trips and cruises for us and she specializes in Disney. Knows most of the agents on a first name basis and well she was able to get the Florida Resident Rates that just came out today applied to our cruise WHOOHOO!!! We saved $518 (just the two of us cruising) and we keep the same room and there is just over a month until we get onboard! Today is AWESOME!

Helps me forget how stressful school has been in an instant, and how crummy I have felt all week with a cold! I just saved $$$$ so its all goooood!

Just had to share my excitement.

[tlhess]

OK, can I tell you that you are my new BFF!!!! I just called b/c I saw your post and.....was able to go from 2 inside cabins to 2 verandah cabins for $40 CHEAPER!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!! Now to just keep the surprise from my parents, don't know if I can :) THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

I'm So excited I could BURST just BURST!!!!!

One of my BFF's is my TA she has booked many trips and cruises for us and she specializes in Disney. Knows most of the agents on a first name basis and well she was able to get the Florida Resident Rates that just came out today applied to our cruise WHOOHOO!!! We saved $518 (just the two of us cruising) and we keep the same room and there is just over a month until we get onboard! Today is AWESOME!

Helps me forget how stressful school has been in an instant, and how crummy I have felt all week with a cold! I just saved $$$$ so its all goooood!

Just had to share my excitement.

[goofystitchfan]

How fantastic for you both! Remember to change your cabin numbers for the FE too!

[LivingtheWDWdream]

OK, can I tell you that you are my new BFF!!!! I just called b/c I saw your post and.....was able to go from 2 inside cabins to 2 verandah cabins for $40 CHEAPER!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!! Now to just keep the surprise from my parents, don't know if I can :) THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

DON'T Blow the surprise!!!!! if you think your going to spill the beans email me I'll stop you LOL..... How awesome is that!

Please let me know what your new stateroom numbers are so we can update the FE list. I am working on it this weekend to add 2 new cabins to our list for a new member so I can update yours as well!


I know we had a room that was unassigned...any updates on a room number yet? upgrade fairy visit ya ? :D

[LivingtheWDWdream]

The updated Fish Extender List has been sent out. :) If any changes need to be made please let me know.

:) 44 more days

[goofystitchfan]

Thanks Amy.....you're fantastic!!

[LivingtheWDWdream]

2nd revision was emailed just now :) I added names to your group :)

LOL and I don't mind this I have really nothing else to Plan for this cruise so it gives me something to plan plus I LOVE to use excel and to organize so I in my Type A personality made it so you have it in order top to bottom from highest deck to lowest deck number and in order from Port Forward to Port Aft then Starboard Forward to Starboard Aft so that you can go along in order :D Learned hard way after last cruise from running 1 end to the other 18 times and up and down all decks 12 times.

in 44 days I can probably color cordinate it LOL....aren't you glad I have school to keep me busy now?

[Normangirls]

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:



43 Days!!!




:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:



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[LivingtheWDWdream]

We are planning on arriving around noon so we will try to make it.

I hope you can :)

[LivingtheWDWdream]

http://iamgrumpy.smugmug.com/DCL09/dcl09/DCL2009-1375/737290640_dz9t2-M.jpg

Just thought I'd post a photo to get us excited....ok more excited!

Today's WONDERful number is 43!

[2canadianfans]

Just booked..super excited. We are doing a back to back cruise.This will be the second part.Will catch up on the posts.We have cruised Disney before but its been awhile.Celebrating husbands 50th :banana: Plan is to relax and enjoy the ship..sharon & jm

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Just booked..super excited. We are doing a back to back cruise.This will be the second part.Will catch up on the posts.We have cruised Disney before but its been awhile.Celebrating husbands 50th :banana: Plan is to relax and enjoy the ship..sharon & jm

Welcome!!! I'm glad you joined us! I'm also very jealous of the back to back part!! :thumbsup2

[goofystitchfan]

Yes......green eyed monster here too....lol

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Is anyone else doing a trip report for our cruise? I started a Pre Trip Report and will finish it as a trip report once we return home but wasn't sure if anyone else was going to do one. I need reading material LOL.

I can't wait I am just counting down the days and you were all right school doesn't keep my mind off of it one bit! 40 more days!

[goofystitchfan]

No trip report here. I have no idea how to take that on. I will just sit back and enjoy reading yours!

[lovefromsingapore]

Hi
Can any experienced cruisers tell us the difference between booking the port or starboard side of the ship? We were allocated the starboard side by Disney reservations. Any thoughts? :confused3

[LivingtheWDWdream]

We love starboard, have sailed on that side twice so far and have always enjoyed the views from there. This cruise the location where we wanted our room they only had Port Side left so we will see how that compares.

But you should enjoy being on the Right side of the ship (starboard-right) a lot!

[LivingtheWDWdream]

36 Days!!!!!!!!

It's so exciting to be in the 30's not the 100's and not the 40's but the 30's its going to be here faster then we know!!

I can't wait! We are halfway done with our FE gifts and we are having so much fun picking things out :D I hope everyone is having as much fun as we are!

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Of Course I post and then this afternoon went to get the mail and guess what I got!!!!

Our Cruise Documents!!!!! It's really real! :D Anyone else get theirs yet?

[goofystitchfan]

Yeah.......hope ours is coming too! I know what you mean about the countdown, we started counting down when we booked back in December! Still working on our FE gifts, so many choices......:cheer2:

[aacmt5]

Yes! we got our cruise docs and luggage tags in the mail today! I was so excited couldnt sleep! Still working on our FE gifts, Cant believe next month we will be on the ship-all our disney dreams coming true!!

[mickeyniki_d]

I want my cruise Documents to come in the mail.. I will be running out to the mailbox for the next week waiting for them to be there.. that to me is when it becomes so real, that it is finally soon.. We have had this cruise booked for 2 years now, so its hard to think it is just around the corner.. :goodvibes

[goofystitchfan]

Did they come regular mail? Don't remember from our cruise last year.:hippie:

[LivingtheWDWdream]

My documents came regular postal service.

[goofystitchfan]

Yeah......mine are here too!!!!!:banana::banana::banana:

[LivingtheWDWdream]

:cool1::cool1::cool1: Yay!!! Glad you got yours!

We hope you all like your FE gifts when you get them :) we finished putting them together last night :thumbsup2

I also got some new shirts for the cruise, and I am going to start packing things next week as I have to unpack from my short trip to Pop Century in July :lmao: I hate unpacking can you tell! :lmao:

But most of the packing has to wait until just before so we can finish our :laundy: so I won't be completely packed probably until morning of the 6th before we head to the Country Inn and Suites in Port Canaveral :cheer2:

[omalley1118]

Our trip stuff came this week as well...YIPPEE!!!! I was just looking at the shore excursions in Nassau and have it narrowed to 3; the glass bottom boat, another harbor cruise or the See and sea

[goofystitchfan]

We are going to do the Sea Lions and are SOOOOO excited. My husband and boys did a glass bottom boat when we cruised last year on the Wonder and were disappointed. I went on a tour of Atlantis while they did that and it was nice. It was such a hot day, however, that I think we could have enjoyed it alot more than we did.:woohoo:

[LivingtheWDWdream]

We are staying onboard the ship, we may take the scooter we are renting down to get my mom's and I's passport stamped and buy a few souvinears but won't stay on the island very long.

I was looking at some link that was posted here on the DIS that tells you what ships will be in port the same day you are. We are VERY lucky we aren't on the cruise after ours. Nassau will have 17,000 people in port compared to about 4,000 on our cruise date.

Only two ships in Nassau ours and a Carnival Ship.

[goofystitchfan]

That is good to know Amy about the other ships. Definitely will make anytime on land more enjoyable knowing that it is less crowded than it will be the following week! Heard that our FE was sent out to us yesterday, so we are anxiously awaiting the delivery of that! I am still working on the FE gifts, honestly my ideas and head are spinning! Excited for the Meet and Greet and just everything!:dance3:

[Normangirls]

We are staying onboard the ship, we may take the scooter we are renting down to get my mom's and I's passport stamped and buy a few souvinears but won't stay on the island very long.

Ditto that for us - we just aren't interested in doing any excursions or spending time in Nassau. We probably feel that way because its our first cruise and we're just excited to stay on the ship.

The last few months have been sheer crap at work, but fortunately evertything that is going on has a deadline of November 1st, so I know that: (1) I will be done before vacation, and (2) I will need a vacation!

DH talked to our girls' Principals this week about taking them out of school. We've done this every year, but DD14 is in high school now and I was a bit concerned (but I was also adamant that regardless, we were going to take our vacation). But it went really well, no problems, so that's one more thing taken care of.

Now to start packing...

[goofystitchfan]

YEAH.....I got my FE in the mail today! It is beautiful!

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Ditto that for us - we just aren't interested in doing any excursions or spending time in Nassau. We probably feel that way because its our first cruise and we're just excited to stay on the ship.

The last few months have been sheer crap at work, but fortunately evertything that is going on has a deadline of November 1st, so I know that: (1) I will be done before vacation, and (2) I will need a vacation!

DH talked to our girls' Principals this week about taking them out of school. We've done this every year, but DD14 is in high school now and I was a bit concerned (but I was also adamant that regardless, we were going to take our vacation). But it went really well, no problems, so that's one more thing taken care of.

Now to start packing...

Glad you got it worked out with the school and that the deadlines are before the cruise.

YEAH.....I got my FE in the mail today! It is beautiful!

Yay!!!:woohoo:

My 2 suitcases are out! starting to toss things in and now to figure out how to fit it all!

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Will have to post photos when they are done tomorrow but we are tie dying shirts with Mickey Heads to wear when we get on board for our photo!

29 Days!!!! We are under the 30 day Mark people!!!!! WHOOOOHOOOO! :dance3: :cheer2:

[goofystitchfan]

Can't wait to see them....silly goose!

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Please keep us in your thoughts. My aunt Mary died tonight and we are really upset right now. She was really sick but it doesn't make it any easier.

We did finish our shirts but right now I don't even know how to look at them at this point.

Please hug and keep your family close and appreciate every minute you have with them.

[Normangirls]

Please keep us in your thoughts. My aunt Mary died tonight and we are really upset right now. She was really sick but it doesn't make it any easier.

We did finish our shirts but right now I don't even know how to look at them at this point.

Please hug and keep your family close and appreciate every minute you have with them.

Amy, I'm so sorry. Your family is in my prayers tonight.

[goofystitchfan]

Amy sorry for your loss. Thinking of you, your mom and your family.

[2canadianfans]

Sorry for the loss of your aunt.

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Thanks we appreciate it. everything is just swirling right now trying to help notify people, and making sure to keep in touch with everyone to make sure they are doing ok.

[bradisgoofy]

We here too, are sorry to hear of your loss. :grouphug:

[DisneySunflower]

Amy, you and your family are in our prayers.

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Thank you all very much. I'll be glad when this week is over. But we are getting through it all.

[LivingtheWDWdream]

So the funeral and wake went well, we will miss her for sure but we are getting through it.

We are packing for the cruise each day we pull out more things we think we need, then we will go through it all and take out half of it before we even put it all in the suitcases. I can't believe how slow time seems to be taking but I know once we hit teens then single digits time is going to fly by!

My father he lives 45 mins from us, got a temporary job Thursday night overnight! It was a one night job, it was unloading the Disney Magic after it arrived in port from its Dry Dock. They took off everything that they had removed, but wanted to keep as their property I guess. He said they had large cargo boxes on the top deck that they had to remove by a crane!!!

I was completely jealous but then I remember that we can rub it in his face that we are on the cruise in about 22 days!!! LOL So we got the better deal. A little funny ha ha moment, he put his lunch down on what was at the time an empty forklift, while he was talking to us, and he didn't notice someone get in it. They drove off with his lunch bag! ha ha....he got it back but he had to chase the guy down!

How is everyone else doing on preparations for the cruise?

[Normangirls]

You are inspiring me to get it in gear. I spent the morning getting suitcases out and ready, going over my (numerous!) checklists, and now I'm headed to WalMart for new socks for everyone :banana: !

I need to sort things by time-of-use: one small suitcase is just for toiletries, one suitcase for 11/6 at CIS, cruise carry-ons, cruise checked luggage, and then WDW luggage (we're at the World for eight days after the cruise). It's a challenge even for someone a little OCD like me.

I'm trying to decide how much to put in carry-ons versus in checked luggage. I know to put anything we need the afternoon of 11/7 (meds, swimsuits, sunscreen, etc.) in our carry-on, as well as bottles of water (and any other liquids;)). Am I missing anything?

[LivingtheWDWdream]

You are inspiring me to get it in gear. I spent the morning getting suitcases out and ready, going over my (numerous!) checklists, and now I'm headed to WalMart for new socks for everyone :banana: !

I need to sort things by time-of-use: one small suitcase is just for toiletries, one suitcase for 11/6 at CIS, cruise carry-ons, cruise checked luggage, and then WDW luggage (we're at the World for eight days after the cruise). It's a challenge even for someone a little OCD like me.

I'm trying to decide how much to put in carry-ons versus in checked luggage. I know to put anything we need the afternoon of 11/7 (meds, swimsuits, sunscreen, etc.) in our carry-on, as well as bottles of water (and any other liquids;)). Am I missing anything?

We are at the CI&S too!!!! we are planning on getting there around 3pm, we will go to Jetty Park watch the Magic sail out to sea and then Dinner at Rusty's down on the channel.

Sounds like you have it planned out and I don't see anything your missing.

:)

[LivingtheWDWdream]

I have sent out the final list for the fish extender. Its getting closer to the cruise and if any rooms change please either let me know at the Meet the first day or go to our stateroom 6060 and in top pocket of our FE there will be a copy of the master list. Update the room and as people deliver check the list to make sure nothing has changed!

[aacmt5]

We got our FE gifts ready today. It was soo exciting that it is finally time to start actually getting ready to go. It is soo close, I wonder now how we are going to contain ourselves the last week before we go! We are spending a few days in Florida beforehand and visiting Magic Kingdom, so that should help. :cool1:

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Awesome! Time at MK will make it go by quicker!!

We went to food and wine festival on Saturday and as we were driving home afterwards as we had left around 5pm we saw a few DCL buses go by and we were so excited!

[MegaMouseHouse]

Getting all the FE gifts ready and starting to gather up items to pack. We have a couple of days at the World first! Woo Hoo!! :banana: Looking forward to meeting you all at the meet. It is going to be a fantastic time. I can see us all now with a sailaway drink in hand and the horn blowing "when you wish upon a star." I can hardly stand the wait!!

[tlhess]

I can't believe how close we are getting! I am so excited to get onboard, relax, and meet all you wonderful dis-ers :) I am feeling really lazy right now, haven't packed a thing! Good news is I took the 2 days off before the cruise so I will be able to knock it all out then.

[omalley1118]

Have we arranged a meet? We will be in WDW for a week ahead of the cruise!!

[goofystitchfan]

We will be at SSR THV the night before. Yes, there is a meet scheduled for 11/7 at 2:15 at the Promenade Lounge! Can't wait!!!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[TheBeadPirate]

Hi all! We just booked this cruise while on the Wonder!;)

Just wanted to say "HI" before heading back to read and catch up!

We are Lori and Rick. We moved from New Orleans to Orlando earlier this year.


Off to read, but just wondering is there a meet and is there a FE exchange? I know we're late to the thread but would love to participate if there is. If not, then that's ok too- we'll just be happy to be back on the boat again!

Ok, off to read and then head up for Palo brunch!:thumbsup2

[goofystitchfan]

Welcome Lori and Rick! So excited for you. Feel free to come on up to the meet and greet!

[LivingtheWDWdream]

The Meet is Embarkation Day November 7th at the Promenade Lounge at 2:15pm. Please come and say hello!

I moved to Orlando in 2008 from CT and love it but with my major may end up back in CT due to the job opportunities I can find there LOL!!

For those who are going to be at Disney before the cruise I hope you all have a Magical time! I have classes that I am doubling up on to make up for the classes I am missing during the cruise so unfortunately I can't jump into the parks the week before or the days after the cruise :(

But if anyone is going to stay in Port Canaveral the night before if you want to have dinner or meet up let us know we are staying at the Country Inn and Suites and doing dinner at Rusty's on the canal and would love to have company!

[goofystitchfan]

So nice to look on here and see our countdown.....:banana::banana:

[LivingtheWDWdream]

The WONDERful number is 17!!!! 17 days until we are getting onto the Wonder for our cruise!

We are going shopping this weekend for all the incidentals we will need! Then we are packing and then taking half out, packing again, taking another 1/3 out and then we will be ready to go! We are overpackers! When we lived in CT we drove to WDW one year my Ford Focus was so full we didn't have room for our souvinears, we had to ship stuff home. 1 box just full of shoes and pocket books. Yep my mother won't live that down.

[LivingtheWDWdream]

I can't wait to see this Party!
http://iamgrumpy.smugmug.com/DCL09/dcl09/DCL2009-1326/737289829_ANZSi-M.jpg

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Hey Everyone so I just realized something that well you might need to plan for!!

November 7th is the end for Daylight Savings Time!!!! So remember to set your clocks back 1 hour!!! So we get an extra hour of sleep or as I prefer to think of it an extra hour on the Wonder :lmao::thumbsup2

[2canadianfans]

A extra hour is great !:goodvibes

[Normangirls]

Since we're driving down from Ohio on Saturday, I love the extra hour that night!

Sixteen days!

For that, we get sixteen bananas...

:banana::banana::banana::banana:
:banana::banana::banana::banana:
:banana::banana::banana::banana:
:banana::banana::banana::banana:

[sk8ingmomma08]

Hi everyone! I odnt think ive posted before but we are joining you! We booked a few months ago and I didnt think it would ever get here! It will be me, DH and our DD who will be 2 in December. :cool1::cool1: We are SOOO excited! It is DH and DD's first cruise! I havent been on one in years though!

[goofystitchfan]

Welcome!!! Feel free to stop by the meet and greet....the more the merrier! Thanks for the info about the time change Amy, love that extra hour of Disney time!:banana::banana::banana:

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Welcome!!!! Please come say hi at the Meet 11/07 at 2:15pm Promenade Lounge Deck 3 :)

We did some Cruise shopping today, we got our dressy night shoes, swim shoes, bonine, and sea bands! We also went to the Prime outlets Character Warehouse that has all Disney stuff!! We got 2 posters that are DCL related and we got our Travel Agent her gift there!

15 Days until we get onboard!!!

[LivingtheWDWdream]

14 Days!!!!!!!!!!

1 suitcase is already full, got our dress shoes bought yesterday, all our incidentals are bought and packed now just have to wait until closer to the cruise to wash and pack the clothes we are currently using but want to bring. Also got our swim shoes for Castaway Cay.

We went to the Prime outlets yesterday to the Character Warehouse since it was close to the easy spirit outlet and boy did we find 2 great DCL prints! My bedroom is done in DCL decor and these will make great additions!

http://iamgrumpy.smugmug.com/photos/1060667963_vFRTN-M.jpgThis one was $10.99 and is already matted just have to get a frame for it.

http://iamgrumpy.smugmug.com/photos/1060668089_5r5QN-M.jpgThis one was $11.99 but it is 2ft by 3 ft and I'll have to get it matted and framed or at least just framed.

Both were sold originally for over $30 when they were onboard.

[goofystitchfan]

Really cute Amy. Started packing yesterday myself. I have my FE's all boxed up and ready to ship to SSR for our arrival.:yay::yay:

[cruise buddies]

Just found this thread.
This is our first Disney cruise.
What do most people wear on the dress up night? We are at Disney 6 days before hand and this time of year have learned to bring warm clothes too. Hoping a shirt and tie for hubby would be dressy enough. Suit cases are getting full. lol.

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Just found this thread.
This is our first Disney cruise.
What do most people wear on the dress up night? We are at Disney 6 days before hand and this time of year have learned to bring warm clothes too. Hoping a shirt and tie for hubby would be dressy enough. Suit cases are getting full. lol.

Welcome!

On dressy night, a shirt slacks and tie should be more then enough. Its more like "sunday best" not formal formal but just higher then Casual.

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Called DCL today (in all honesty also called yesterday and the day before :lmao::lmao:) this time though I remembered to ask about what Movies will be showing!!

Of course they have to say subject to change but in most likelyhood these will be shown:


Toy Story 3 in 3D
Oceans
Sorcerer's Apprentice
Step Up In 3D
You Again
Secretariat

I'm not sure what will be the movie shown in the Walt Disney Theater for the night that has no stage show but i'm hoping for either Toy story 3 or Secretariat. I have no interest in Sorcerer's Apprentice or Step up in 3D.

Thought you might care to know :) 13 days!!!

[TheBeadPirate]

Called DCL today (in all honesty also called yesterday and the day before :lmao::lmao:) this time though I remembered to ask about what Movies will be showing!!

Of course they have to say subject to change but in most likelyhood these will be shown:


Toy Story 3 in 3D
Oceans
Sorcerer's Apprentice
Step Up In 3D
You Again
Secretariat

I'm not sure what will be the movie shown in the Walt Disney Theater for the night that has no stage show but i'm hoping for either Toy story 3 or Secretariat. I have no interest in Sorcerer's Apprentice or Step up in 3D.

Thought you might care to know :) 13 days!!!

We were just on 10/17 and it was Secretariat in the theater on the "no show" day.

[goofystitchfan]

You all crack me up!! :lmao::lmao:

[LivingtheWDWdream]

You all crack me up!! :lmao::lmao:

Was it me calling like everyday just to hear someone say Thank you for calling Disney Cruise Line how can I make some magic for you today? LOL or the fact that I find random things to ask about just to call? :lmao::lmao::lmao:

obviously school:teacher: is NOT helping me keep my anticipation in check :sad2:

[TheBeadPirate]

You all crack me up!! :lmao::lmao:

Was it me calling like everyday just to hear someone say Thank you for calling Disney Cruise Line how can I make some magic for you today? LOL or the fact that I find random things to ask about just to call? :lmao::lmao::lmao:

obviously school:teacher: is NOT helping me keep my anticipation in check :sad2:

Or is it us?

When DH goes (in his best 3 year old voice) "why can't we sneak in one more cruise?" and I'm gulible enough to say ok? LOL:lmao:

[goofystitchfan]

It is all of it....... I just love it!!!BTW 12 more days :woohoo::woohoo::yay::yay::banana::banana::cool1:: cool1::dance3:

[LivingtheWDWdream]

12 more days...12 more days...we only have 12 more days!!! The anticipation is not helping me focus on school 1 bit though LOL.....its only school right LOL.....

Anyone planning to rebook for another cruise while onboard?

We are hoping to book a 7 night on the Fantasy the sailing after my 30th Birthday in May :) Its a repeat itinerary for us but it will give us 3 whole sea days to explore the ship, plus we will only be getting off the ship to do some shopping so most likely have half a day of exploring it as well on port days!

Whoooohooooooooooo! LOL

[goofystitchfan]

We went on this cruise last November too and hadn't planned on another so soon as this but when we added points on to our DVC we got this cruise for free. What kind of specials should/would we expect if we were to re-book?

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Well since they changed the deposit to 20% down, onboard they are only requiring you put 10% down as a deposit, you also get 10% off and based on your CC level you get an OBC.

We want to book the May 19th 7 night and 20% would end up being $600+ for a deposit if we book now on land. If we wait until we are on board its only $300 if not less since we will get 10% off the price which if I calculated it correctly would bring it down to under $3K for a verandah. So the deposit may just be under $300. Plus we get an Onboard credit from DCL, and I will email my confirmation to my TA whose agency is giving an additional OBC until 11/9 so if I email her on the 8th I get that OBC as well!!

Plus if our plans change we can change the date of the cruise and still have the 10% discount applied but would have to pay the difference of deposit if the cost of the cruise is higher then what we had booked. (still only 10% though) When you pay in full that is when the other 10% would be paid.

[2canadianfans]

Already in my pre cruise excitement...cant sleep at night !! You would think I would have long out grown this :)..We leave Wed for the Nov 4 cruise..then continue on with this cruise. Very thrilled to be back on Disney after 4 years of Carnival...( which we enjoyed alot). We will stop by and say hi.

[mickeyniki_d]

So we have been planning this cruise for 2 years now, and so we have had plenty of time to think of what to bring what we need etc.. but now that it is getting down to "last minute" I keep thinking I am forgetting something..

So I wanted to ask others what they are packing that is not your normal every day stuff like clothing, fish extender stuff etc.

Example: we decided to bring a few "GLOW" things for the kids at night so we didn't have to buy it there...

[LivingtheWDWdream]

We bring an over the door shoe rack so that we can put all our bathroom necessities in it and free up the counter space. We also bring a power strip to plug all our chargers in since we have 3 alone just for the cameras, plus the laptop, cellphone and other items that need a plug. Since there is very few outlets in the stateroom.

We found at walmart a cheap basic alarm clock that is no bigger then a deck of cards it lights up so we can use it for the alarm as well as a night light.

[goofystitchfan]

Traveling with 2 DS's and a DH I am bringing a small air freshener this time, sunblock is a must, since I need to drink bottled water I am bringing some of those single serve powders that you add to them. Call me crazy but I also bring a great beach read to sit on deck and read....:dance3:

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Had to go back to Orlando Prime Outlets to exchange my mom's new shoes for the next size so 1 less thing to do but we have so much to do and so little time to do it.

Oh and the *fix* before the cruise where something always needs repair, replacing, or something similar...my car's battery to the tune of $150 stupid ford's and their expensive repairs. Saturday it goes in we are fingers crossed that it lasts that long. eek!

I printed out a sign for my mom's ecv that we rented for the cruise so that noone tries to drive off with it!

I have to work on her Halloween outfit for her WORK tonight, as well as her Halloween treats (mini carmel apples) but I should be working on the last part of the FE gifts I have which is what I can't do onboard because I need scissors and well I doubt those will make it onboard! I'll have to work on the last of the FE stuff Sunday.

Saturday we are doing our Pre-Cruise Pampering pedicure's and manicures for both of us. Buy 1 get 1 free :D Love new spa specials!

I hope everyone has a great weekend and we are sooooooo excited and sooooooo Ready for the cruise!

[goofystitchfan]

Funny you mention the pedi's Amy....I'm sitting here looking at my toes and they need some help! Hoping to get there next week myself.

[TheBeadPirate]

Where are you going for your pedis Amy? I believe we're not far from you and I could use one too!

[everafter1]

My husband and I just booked this cruise! We've done a few cruises with DCL so we're excited to be back onboard! :goodvibes

[goofystitchfan]

Welcome aboard!!! Feel free to drop by the meet and greet!:thumbsup2

[everafter1]

Thanks so much! We're pretty excited! A friend of ours has also booked a cabin, so we're all looking forward to it. I will definitely try to stop by the meet too :goodvibes

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Lori- Its a new spa called Aisha Day Spa I believe its over in Hunter's Creek near Publix off John Young and Town Center Blvd.

They had a giant sign out a few weeks ago stating get a pedicure and they will give you a manicure for free. On the website it said new clients get 10% off so either way we will save money.

[LivingtheWDWdream]

My husband and I just booked this cruise! We've done a few cruises with DCL so we're excited to be back onboard! :goodvibes

Yay!!! Welcome Aboard!

Promenade Lounge Deck 3 2:15pm is the meet! Stop on by and say Hi!

[bradisgoofy]

There is a hurricane heading for Cuba! :scared:

[everafter1]

As far as the hurricane goes, I think it may pass before we sail, but if not DCL is good at steering away from bad weather. My parents sailed during a hurricane once and they had a few port changes, but ended up with excellent weather the entire trip :goodvibes

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Hey it will be an adventure regardless!

[everafter1]

Agreed! It will be fun no matter what :goodvibes

[TheBeadPirate]

Most of the models project Tomas as a strengthening Cat 1 to Cat 3 coming into Haiti on Thursday night to Friday morning. That puts it far enough west that the cruise should be fine. Unfortunately it will bring more misery to Haiti.:grouphug:

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Yeah you'd think for once Haiti would catch a break instead of heartache.


We have been packing today...I'm 95% completed! Whoohooo!
Just have last minute things that I have to wait until Friday or Saturday morning to throw in the bags.

Country Inn and Suites lowered their price from what we originally booked at to $116 plus tax on like Thursday. I just checked today and its up to $159 plus tax now!!! I'm so glad we got that discount when we did!

We are soooooo ready to go!

[goofystitchfan]

Not packed here yet.....still soooo much to do! I'm really needing a vacation!:cool1:

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Not packed here yet.....still soooo much to do! I'm really needing a vacation!:cool1:

It's a good thing you have one in 7 days planned :)

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Only 5 things left to pack and they all have to be packed Saturday morning!!!! So i'm 99% packed!

Was organizing our desk and found the 2010 DCL planning video that I thought I lost...so watched it twice so far today!

[aacmt5]

We watched ours today too!!!!!

Tonight is my last night to work and then I have to stay over for a meeting but after that I am off. The kids dont have school tomorrow (election day) so we have declared it official get finished packing day!

We will be leaving afterschool on Thursday for Florida and seeing my sisters new place in Geneva, FL! Cant wait! Saturday we are going to Magic Kingdom and of course Sunday we will be cruisin!!!!!:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay:

[aacmt5]

I just thought of a question.. What time zone will we be in on the cruise? I got some watches for the kids and wanted to set them, so they could keep track of the time on the ship but not sure what time zone we will be in.

[TheBeadPirate]

I just thought of a question.. What time zone will we be in on the cruise? I got some watches for the kids and wanted to set them, so they could keep track of the time on the ship but not sure what time zone we will be in.

Time zone is Eastern.

[LivingtheWDWdream]

We watched ours today too!!!!!

Tonight is my last night to work and then I have to stay over for a meeting but after that I am off. The kids dont have school tomorrow (election day) so we have declared it official get finished packing day!

We will be leaving afterschool on Thursday for Florida and seeing my sisters new place in Geneva, FL! Cant wait! Saturday we are going to Magic Kingdom and of course Sunday we will be cruisin!!!!!:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay:


Hope the packing is going well! Have a Magical time at the Magic Kingdom :) See you on Sunday :) whoohooo! :yay::yay::yay:

[goofystitchfan]

Good idea about official packing day. No school here today either so sounds like a good plan. Question for anyone who can answer. Usually we go right to the port and the cruise line handles all of our luggage. We are staying at SSR Saturday night do we take our luggage directly to our cabin when we board or how does that work? Thanks everyone:dance3::dance3::dance3: 5 more days!! :cool1::cool1::cool1:

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Good idea about official packing day. No school here today either so sounds like a good plan. Question for anyone who can answer. Usually we go right to the port and the cruise line handles all of our luggage. We are staying at SSR Saturday night do we take our luggage directly to our cabin when we board or how does that work? Thanks everyone:dance3::dance3::dance3: 5 more days!! :cool1::cool1::cool1:

If you are driving yourself to the port what we did last year was we went and dropped the bags off with the luggage handlers, and I went in and started the check in process. My mother then went and parked the car as she was driving. She then met me in the terminal.

We are taking the shuttle from CI&S so when they drop us off we will check our bags in with Luggage Services and then head on in to the terminal. The bags either way will be dropped off by our stateroom before 5 or 6pm.

If you are taking the Disney transportation I believe you just bring it down to the bell services and it gets taken from there by DCL but I haven't taken the DCL transfers before so I am not 100% sure how that works.

May want to search the Cruise Main Forum and see if that has been asked before and what to expect.

[goofystitchfan]

Thanks!!!:banana::banana:

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Your welcome!!!!

I'm sitting here not doing my homework because I am too wrapped up into watching the DVD for DCL AGAIN!!! AHHH!

Only thing is I kinda wish it were further away as once it gets here it is going to be over far tooo fast!

[aacmt5]

Thanks for letting me know the time zone!

Packing is underway and I have another question, do they have irons in the room or should we pack one?

[LivingtheWDWdream]

I don't remember seeing one but let me check not in the rooms themselves but they do have them for use in the Laundry rooms (no charge) and they also have ironing boards in the laundry rooms as well.

Laundry rooms are located on Decks 2, 6, and 7. Across from rooms: 2096, 6588, and 7590.

From what I have read and been told irons and steamers are prohibited for safety reasons in the staterooms. So they have the Irons in the Laundry room for you to use.

Also you can have your items dry cleaned, and pressed through Disney but they charge for that Valet Service.

[Normangirls]

Thanks for letting me know the time zone!

Packing is underway and I have another question, do they have irons in the room or should we pack one?

Oooh, a question I know the answer to!

You cannot bring an iron on board, and they do not provide them in the cabins (all for safety reasons). There is an iron in the laundry room. Or I think you can have things sent out to be pressed.

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Oooh, a question I know the answer to!

You cannot bring an iron on board, and they do not provide them in the cabins (all for safety reasons). There is an iron in the laundry room. Or I think you can have things sent out to be pressed.

Yep that is correct!!

[everafter1]

Well, I got some not so great news this weekend... This cruise was for my husband's return from deployment and due to unforseen circumstances they are now delayed several days (they were supposed to get home tomorrow and even the commander told us it was ok to book this cruise)... So we were a little let down because we thought we'd have to cancel completely... A member of our party talked to a super nice DCL manager about the situation and he was kind enough to switch us to the week after since it was a military thing and I had documentation. (Although, I'm sure that's not the norm) I'm sad we won't be cruising with you all, but I hope you have an amazing time! :goodvibes

[goofystitchfan]

K.....back from my pedicure but.......still not packed. Well, tomorrow is another day and maybe it will be the one. Since we leave on Saturday I guess I better stop this procrastinating!

[2canadianfans]

We too have to cancel our nov 4th and nov 7th cruise. Flight was tomorrow early am . My father inlaw is critical. Life can sure throw you for a loop . Safe travels to all.

[LivingtheWDWdream]

We too have to cancel our nov 4th and nov 7th cruise. Flight was tomorrow early am . My father inlaw is critical. Life can sure throw you for a loop . Safe travels to all.

Sending you and your family and your FIL prayers and pixies. I hope that things improve and he makes a full recovery quickly. Sorry life threw you all a curve ball and hope that you can get cruising again soon!

[aacmt5]

Ok unpacked the iron! Got everything else packed we are heading for Florida tomorrow after school and dance class! HOORAY:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:

[LivingtheWDWdream]

My Long day of classes was today and boy did it drag! I have 1 class tomorrow, and 1 on Friday. I am 99% packed and its a good thing. I have to spend Friday night listening to some music showcase at my school in order to get credit for an assignment. Yeah I really want to sit and listen to college kids sing the night before we leave for the port LOL!

I hope everyone has safe travels, and see you all on Sunday Promenade Lounge at 2:15pm!!!

[aacmt5]

You must have read my mind! I was jut looking up what time our meet was LOL! We will be there.

Do you happen to know how much it is to send a postcard from the Bahamas?

[Normangirls]

My Long day of classes was today and boy did it drag! I have 1 class tomorrow, and 1 on Friday. I am 99% packed and its a good thing. I have to spend Friday night listening to some music showcase at my school in order to get credit for an assignment. Yeah I really want to sit and listen to college kids sing the night before we leave for the port LOL!

I hope everyone has safe travels, and see you all on Sunday Promenade Lounge at 2:15pm!!!

Me, too!:lmao:On my list of things to do today is: go through the whole thread to remember when the DIS meet is.
See everyone there!

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Glad I could help! :) no mind reading here...to be honest I posted it because I couldn't remember the time and had gone back to look! Figured if I needed a reminder others might as well!

I can't wait!!!!

[tlhess]

Packing packing and more packing! I have this intense fear I am bringing too much stuff, but oh well....this is our 1st and I am sure will be a learning experience.

[LivingtheWDWdream]

Packing packing and more packing! I have this intense fear I am bringing too much stuff, but oh well....this is our 1st and I am sure will be a learning experience.

We always overpack its ok better to be prepared then not! We are finishing up the last few things then tomorrow we are going to CJ Banks for a sale then back home to load the car and then off to Port Canaveral for the night!! Sunday we board and the fun and party begins!

I'm to excited to sleep!!!!