Sept. 23, 2010 Wonder

[ibmickey]

Anyone going on this cruise? Just booked 3 Adults for a back to back.

[IrishCowboy]

I have added your thread to the 2010 Wonder Cruise Meet list :thumbsup2

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Anyone going on this cruise? Just booked 3 Adults for a back to back.

Hi Michelle!

I will be on the 3 Day Sept 23rd cruise. ;o) It will be me, DH, DD9, DD3, DD14, sister, her son 6, my mom, my uncle, my baby sister and her bff and my friend and her son 3. Big crew...lol.

[FairyGrandmother]

Hi Iam Magie Ibmickey is my daughter, right now we are booked b2b cruises for the 19 and 23 of September. This will be our 3rd Disney cruise. Iam looking foward to meeting everyone.
magie

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

Hello all, Glad to see my shipmates here, we are the Malaball Clan- Alex Malaguti (me) Sherrie Malaguti (wife) Joshua Malaguti (DS 15) Brittany Malaguti (DD 16) and Kelsea Ball (DD 16) This is our FIRST CRUISE :goodvibes and we are very excited, we booked today through DU and will be in joining cabins on the sixth deck, Starboard Quarter. We look forward to meeting my fellow dis'ers at some point and really look forward to planning our journey. We are new DVC members and are going to AKL after the cruise as well. Here is hoping for a quite hurricane season, especially the week of the 23rd:rotfl2:

[Crystal_27]

Hi everyone!! DD's school just notified us that they have changed the 2010-2011 school calendar to add a week's vacation in September. So, we've done what any good Disney lover would do and booked a cruise. We'll be doing the back-to-back with this cruise and the one on the 19th (it looks like there are several of us going that route - LOLOLOL). I'm looking forward to meeting everyone! :goodvibes

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Welcome Malaguti Ball Clan and Crystal_27!!!

Malaguti....You are so going to love DCL! All I can say is be prepared to eat, have fun, eat some more and have more fun!!!!

Crystal....don't you love when the school system cooperates. :goodvibes One of my girls (DD9) will be out of school for three weeks however...DD14 will start HS this fall and we don't want her to miss to much school Right now she's going but it depends on what HS she gets into. I have a back up plan though (staying with some friends of ours) if she can't go. Either way...I'll be on that boat!!!

Here's to happy planning!

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

:cool1: Looks like I get to take some of my own pictures of the waters around CC from the Jet Ski's:banana: Last time DW and I rented them was on our HM 15 years ago!! Should be fun fun fun:goodvibes

[Crystal_27]

Crystal....don't you love when the school system cooperates. :goodvibes One of my girls (DD9) will be out of school for three weeks however...DD14 will start HS this fall and we don't want her to miss to much school Right now she's going but it depends on what HS she gets into. I have a back up plan though (staying with some friends of ours) if she can't go. Either way...I'll be on that boat!!!

Here's to happy planning!

Yes, I was beyond thrilled when the school system voted on the calendar with a week's break in September. The calendar will be effective for at least 2 years so we will probably re-book onboard for September, 2011. It sounds like you guys are going to have an amazing trip too - - 3 weeks at Disney (as opposed to being in school/work) sounds wonderful! I'm sure your girls think so too. :laughing:


:cool1: Looks like I get to take some of my own pictures of the waters around CC from the Jet Ski's:banana: Last time DW and I rented them was on our HM 15 years ago!! Should be fun fun fun:goodvibes

For sure!! Since we are doing the back-to-back, we'll actually get 2 stops at Castaway Cay. I think, though, that we are only going to do the jetskis on one of those days. Maybe if it works out, we can coordinate our times so we are on the same excursion?? It seems like DISers always make things more fun. :rolleyes:

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

For sure!! Since we are doing the back-to-back, we'll actually get 2 stops at Castaway Cay. I think, though, that we are only going to do the jetskis on one of those days. Maybe if it works out, we can coordinate our times so we are on the same excursion?? It seems like DISers always make things more fun. :rolleyes:

Yes they Do!! Sounds great, would love to have a pro show us the ropes on CC. Back to Back is a very interesting concept, we will have to give it a try sometime:worship: We are going to AKV after our cruise for six days, my DW says lets just cruise instead:thumbsup2 but this will my first time in a GV so perhaps we can B2B next year:banana:

[Crystal_27]

Yes they Do!! Sounds great, would love to have a pro show us the ropes on CC. Back to Back is a very interesting concept, we will have to give it a try sometime:worship: We are going to AKV after our cruise for six days, my DW says lets just cruise instead:thumbsup2 but this will my first time in a GV so perhaps we can B2B next year:banana:

We are new DVC members (bought BLT in March, 2009) and I can't wait to try AKV - it looks like such an amazing resort!! I'm sure that the GV is going to be amazing!! We were going to try and do one of the 5 nighters in the summer, but the cost was ridiculous, and we actually ended up waaayyy cheaper doing the back-to-back opposed to the 5 nighter *and* we still get 2 stops at Castaway Cay, plus we get 2 Palos, 2 Pirate Parties, 2 Sailaway Parties, etc., etc., etc. We are now debating on whether or not to try and book BCV the night before our cruise or just stay at the Port. I think if we stay at a certain hotel at the Port that we would get free parking for the week of our cruise, so that is certainly a point in favor of the hotel at the Port. Still, I think that my DD would love Stormalong Bay and since we have to trade in our "Give a Day" vouchers for annual passes, my thought is that we might as well stay at the parks - LOL. I guess when I call at the 7 month mark to see if I can get BCV that will make my decision for me. :laughing:

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Yes, I was beyond thrilled when the school system voted on the calendar with a week's break in September. The calendar will be effective for at least 2 years so we will probably re-book onboard for September, 2011. It sounds like you guys are going to have an amazing trip too - - 3 weeks at Disney (as opposed to being in school/work) sounds wonderful! I'm sure your girls think so too. :laughing:

She's out for 3 weeks but we won't spend the whole time in Disney. Would be nice though. We are going to the beach for a week after the cruise so still get to be warm and not be at home. :rotfl:

[Eeyores#1Fan]

I know it's early in the discussion and not to many participants at the moment however I wanted to know if anyone was interested in doing a FE Gift Exchange. :)

If so, I can start a list and as people join they can be added.

[Crystal_27]

I know it's early in the discussion and not to many participants at the moment however I wanted to know if anyone was interested in doing a FE Gift Exchange. :)

If so, I can start a list and as people join they can be added.

We had a great time doing the FEs on our September, 2009 cruise but we had a huge DIS group (like 40 cabins). Do you think we'll have enough DIS participation on this cruise to make a FE exchange work? Maybe we can do a DIS meet or breakfast or something else if there isn't enough for a FE? :flower3:

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

I know it's early in the discussion and not to many participants at the moment however I wanted to know if anyone was interested in doing a FE Gift Exchange. :)

If so, I can start a list and as people join they can be added.

We would :love: to be in a FE GE....Hopefully we will have enough DISrs (never done one as this is our first cruise) and as Crystal suggested there is always something for a group of DISrs to do together.:grouphug:

[FairyGrandmother]

We have done the FE exchange on both of our previous cruises and enjoyed both:). On the first one last September we had only a small group (12), Last June was a larger group and participation was not as good, but still fun:thumbsup2. I have to really watch myself as I tend to go overbord with this:rolleyes1:rolleyes1. It makes packing more difficult, but leaves plenty of room for all the things I want to bring home:cool1:.

Last June we took my 2DGD's on a 7day Eastern, But because of school they will not be able to go on this cruise:sad2:. It will just be myself (Magie) dauthter Michelle (Ibmickey) and her roomate (Chris). This will be the first Cruise for Chris and I am really hoping that she will like it as much as we do. I wanted to do the eastbound TA for this cruise, however I am the only one with the ability to take that much time off right now (I am simiretired:cool1:). I was not looking forward to the filght anyway:worried:, so this is a better choice for us. We will be doing the b2b, Sept 19 & 23. At the present we will be in cabin 7505 on both legs (we don't have to pack up after the first half). Ofcourse I am always hoping for an upgradepixiedust:

We stayed at the Radisson at Port Canaveral before both cruises. It is my understanding that they will let you park your car in their lot for the time of the cruise without a charge. They have free shuttles to the port. We took it for the last cruise in June and arrived at the port around 10am and had very little wait time in line to check in. Be sure to print out your cruise documents and bring them with you, it will save you a lot of time at check in:dance3:.

When we did the cruise last Sept several Disers stayed there and we were able to have dinner together the night before the cruise. We had a very lively group and are still in contact with some of them:disrocks:.

To finely get to the point we would love to join the FE group. It is still very eairly and I am sure that the group will grow:cheer2:.

Magie

[Eeyores#1Fan]

We can always do both..a DIS meet and the FE if we have enough participants. ;o) We won't get in until that morning so it would have to be something on the boat. I am traveling with work so I'll have to wait to see what they have me committed too before committing to the DIS meet though. As we get closer we'll get a schedule.

[Crystal_27]

We stayed at the Radisson at Port Canaveral before both cruises. It is my understanding that they will let you park your car in their lot for the time of the cruise without a charge. They have free shuttles to the port. We took it for the last cruise in June and arrived at the port around 10am and had very little wait time in line to check in. Be sure to print out your cruise documents and bring them with you, it will save you a lot of time at check in:dance3:.



Thank you for the information about the Radisson. :goodvibes We are planning on staying there the night before the cruise and I'm glad to read that the shuttle process is fairly easy. What time did the shuttle pick you up when you were done with your cruise?

We can always do both..a DIS meet and the FE if we have enough participants. ;o) We won't get in until that morning so it would have to be something on the boat. I am traveling with work so I'll have to wait to see what they have me committed too before committing to the DIS meet though. As we get closer we'll get a schedule.

That sounds great about both a DIS meet and a FE group. I also have to say that I think it's pretty darn cool that your work is doing a cruise. Hopefully, you will get lots of down time to be able to do what you want to do. :goodvibes

[Eeyores#1Fan]

YAY! Received prelim information this week. Showing when I can book excursions and what not. Now it seems like it's not so far away. :goodvibes Can't wait. The crew is excited too. We are going to Disney in 12 days but everytime I try to talk about packing something or what we are going to do they say 'on the cruise?' Guess they are more in cruise mode than Disney mode. :rotfl:

[shwarren70]

I know it's early in the discussion and not to many participants at the moment however I wanted to know if anyone was interested in doing a FE Gift Exchange. :)

If so, I can start a list and as people join they can be added.

This will be our 2nd Disney cruise. It will be my DH, DD Aubrey 7, and DS Luke 2. A little worried about the age of my son, but hey, this one was free and we had limited date options and I didn't want to leave him behind.

Anyway, the reason I came to the board was looking for the FE program. I didn't know about it on my 1st cruise. My best friends family did this last year on her cruise and told me about it and this board to come look for it on. We'd love to participate. Have you started a list?

Stephanie
(also in NC)

[Eeyores#1Fan]

This will be our 2nd Disney cruise. It will be my DH, DD Aubrey 7, and DS Luke 2. A little worried about the age of my son, but hey, this one was free and we had limited date options and I didn't want to leave him behind.

Anyway, the reason I came to the board was looking for the FE program. I didn't know about it on my 1st cruise. My best friends family did this last year on her cruise and told me about it and this board to come look for it on. We'd love to participate. Have you started a list?

Stephanie
(also in NC)

:wave2: Hi Stephanie! :welcome: I haven't started an official list but planning to do that around June once my kids cheer lives die down a little. :goodvibes I will gladly include you. At that time I'll post detailed information to keep everyone in the loop.

As for your son, he'll have a blast still. My youngest (will be 3 on this cruise) was 1 yr 4 mo. on her first cruise and 2 yr 3 mo. on her 2nd. She LOVED the water area and Flounders Reef. She wanted to go in and would say bye like it was her area and we didn't need to be there. ;o) We even took her during dinner a few times cause she really didn't want to sit with us.

[Mom2BCCC]

We just booked this cruise :banana::banana:

It will be just DH and I. :lovestruc We will be on the Dream with our 4 kids, my parents and two other families April 2011. All the excitement of booking that trip made me wish we were going sooner. DH and I try to get a weekend away every fall so I thought, why not a cruise? An added benefit is we'll get the "lay of the land" for our April cruise and not feel like such newbies!

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

We just booked this cruise :banana::banana:

It will be just DH and I. :lovestruc We will be on the Dream with our 4 kids, my parents and two other families April 2011. All the excitement of booking that trip made me wish we were going sooner. DH and I try to get a weekend away every fall so I thought, why not a cruise? An added benefit is we'll get the "lay of the land" for our April cruise and not feel like such newbies!

Welcome aboard, :banana:

[Crystal_27]

Just wanted to check in and say HI to everyone! We are getting very excited about the cruise! After much debate, we decided to go ahead and stay at Disney World the day before the cruise (we are doing the back-to-back so, for us, that is the night of the 18th). We had actually looked at staying at the Radisson or the Comfort Suites at the Port but, after we looked at the cost, we realized we could stay on DVC points at the Beach Club and just pay parking at the Port and still come out about the same as the cost for a night stay at those hotels near the Port. This will be our first time staying at the Beach Club, and DD is very excited about Stormalong Bay. :banana: We are planning on spending that night at Epcot and *finally* seeing Illuminations, although I note that MNSSHP is showing on the 18th so we're going to have a tough decision to make. Last year we also cruised in September and did MNSSHP before the cruise so that's kind of become a tradition of sorts for us. Ahhhhh, decisions, decisions. :goodvibes

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

Congratulations on your Pre-cruise stay at BCV, Illuminations is awesome good luck with that decision:goodvibes I had us booked into VWL for a few days before the cruise but DW put the kabash on it saying two weeks would be too much for our "A" student senior daughters :teacher:I had to agree, although reluctantly as I had CRT and SOA ressies made for that time period...sniffle, but I was able to get the friday after our cruise at CRT as we are doing MNSSHP that day..:thumbsup2 Still have to rebook SOA, just not sure which day yet:headache: I was able to add a friday to our AKV GV so thats cool. Now I am out of 2011 points!!! Looking for an add on, perhaps on the cruise:thumbsup2

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Welcome Mom2BCCC!:wave2:

Crystal_27...you DD will LOVE SB. My girls do. We love BCV and if it was up to DH we would never stay anywhere but there. :goodvibes

Malaguti....Out of 2011 points already...:eek: You sound like me. :rotfl: I'm usually always out of points but have been paying for cruises lately so less points on Disney stays. That will be over though soon....trying to go to Hawaii.

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

Welcome Mom2BCCC!:wave2:

Malaguti....Out of 2011 points already...:eek: You sound like me. :rotfl: I'm usually always out of points but have been paying for cruises lately so less points on Disney stays. That will be over though soon....trying to go to Hawaii.

Good luck getting over to Hawaii, are you going to do and exchange through DVC? or......Buy at the new DVC resort over there:banana:

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Good luck getting over to Hawaii, are you going to do and exchange through DVC? or......Buy at the new DVC resort over there:banana:


If I had my choice I would buy...lol! However, for right now we will just do an exchange through DVC. :goodvibes

[Crystal_27]

but I was able to get the friday after our cruise at CRT as we are doing MNSSHP that day..:thumbsup2 Still have to rebook SOA, just not sure which day yet:headache: I was able to add a friday to our AKV GV so thats cool. Now I am out of 2011 points!!! Looking for an add on, perhaps on the cruise:thumbsup2

It sounds like you guys are still going to get some good park time in even though it wasn't what you were hoping for. LOL about being out of points -- I know the feeling (although we used our points for a 2011 cruise on the Dream so we'll still get a good vacation out of it in 2011).

Welcome Mom2BCCC!:wave2:

Crystal_27...you DD will LOVE SB. My girls do. We love BCV and if it was up to DH we would never stay anywhere but there. :goodvibes



Yeah, we definitely can't wait to experience BCV. Honestly, if I hadn't been so blinded by being on the monorail, we likely would have bought into BCV. Not that I don't love BLT, but...you know how that goes.

I was thinking about the FE thing yesterday and I thought I might suggest something that might be perfect for our small group. What if we did a Secret Mickey (kinda like a Secret Santa) instead of a FE? The deal would be that each family would receive another family and just give daily suprises to their Secret Mickey. I did a Secret Mickey (along with a FE) on my last cruise and it was great fun. I think we set the limit at about $40, but that was for a 7 night cruise, so we definitely could go with a lower limit. What do you guys think? :goodvibes

[Eeyores#1Fan]

I was thinking about the FE thing yesterday and I thought I might suggest something that might be perfect for our small group. What if we did a Secret Mickey (kinda like a Secret Santa) instead of a FE? The deal would be that each family would receive another family and just give daily suprises to their Secret Mickey. I did a Secret Mickey (along with a FE) on my last cruise and it was great fun. I think we set the limit at about $40, but that was for a 7 night cruise, so we definitely could go with a lower limit. What do you guys think? :goodvibes

I LOVE that idea. Something different. I would still be happy to coordinate a list and then PM each individual with their Secret Mickey. If you are in send me a PM with your DIS name, real name, cabin number and any important info (ages of kids, SO, food allergies...etc).

Good thinking Crystal_27!

[shwarren70]

I LOVE that idea. Something different. I would still be happy to coordinate a list and then PM each individual with their Secret Mickey. If you are in send me a PM with your DIS name, real name, cabin number and any important info (ages of kids, SO, food allergies...etc).

Good thinking Crystal_27!

I would be in be a Secret Mickey type of thing instead of the FE. Will do either that is decided... Just thought it would be neat for my kids to have something to look forward to checking on. :yay:

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

I was thinking about the FE thing yesterday and I thought I might suggest something that might be perfect for our small group. What if we did a Secret Mickey (kinda like a Secret Santa) instead of a FE? The deal would be that each family would receive another family and just give daily suprises to their Secret Mickey. I did a Secret Mickey (along with a FE) on my last cruise and it was great fun. I think we set the limit at about $40, but that was for a 7 night cruise, so we definitely could go with a lower limit. What do you guys think? :goodvibes

:goodvibes Sounds great!

[always_learning]

Another cruiser here :cloud9:I am cruising with 3 girlfriends of mine for a little getaway~ We are very excited although I am feeling guilty for leaving the husband and kiddos at home. :guilty:

I am pretty sure we will stay on property the night before but haven't decided which resort yet. We need to book that with the summer discount that is out!

[Crystal_27]

I would be in be a Secret Mickey type of thing instead of the FE. Will do either that is decided... Just thought it would be neat for my kids to have something to look forward to checking on. :yay:

Stephanie, when we did our Secret Mickey, we actually did daily surprises, followed by one larger gift at the "reveal." It really was a fun experience and it seemed like all of us that were participating in the Secret Mickey were always running into each other on the ship and just hanging out. We also did a DIS PJ breakfast one morning in one of the dining rooms which was also a ton of fun! :goodvibes

[Crystal_27]

Another cruiser here :cloud9:I am cruising with 3 girlfriends of mine for a little getaway~ We are very excited although I am feeling guilty for leaving the husband and kiddos at home. :guilty:



How awesome is that? Welcome to the group! :goodvibes

[shwarren70]

Stephanie, when we did our Secret Mickey, we actually did daily surprises, followed by one larger gift at the "reveal." It really was a fun experience and it seemed like all of us that were participating in the Secret Mickey were always running into each other on the ship and just hanging out. We also did a DIS PJ breakfast one morning in one of the dining rooms which was also a ton of fun! :goodvibes


That would be awesome!

[shwarren70]

Another cruiser here :cloud9:I am cruising with 3 girlfriends of mine for a little getaway~ We are very excited although I am feeling guilty for leaving the husband and kiddos at home. :guilty:

I am pretty sure we will stay on property the night before but haven't decided which resort yet. We need to book that with the summer discount that is out!

Welcome... And don't feel guilty, I'm sure you deserve a little get away...

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Stephanie, when we did our Secret Mickey, we actually did daily surprises, followed by one larger gift at the "reveal." It really was a fun experience and it seemed like all of us that were participating in the Secret Mickey were always running into each other on the ship and just hanging out. We also did a DIS PJ breakfast one morning in one of the dining rooms which was also a ton of fun! :goodvibes

WOW...sounds like you have it all down pact. Maybe I should just assist you and let you manage it. :goodvibes

[Crystal_27]

Maybe I should just assist you and let you manage it. :goodvibes

Oh, no - - I'm definitely not organized enough to put together a successful DIS cruise experience. I think that our last cruise worked so well because I just showed up when and where I was supposed to. :lmao: If you do need help, though, I can definitely do anything that you wish. :hug:

Now that the weather is so pretty, I'm totally going through vacation withdrawal right now...it's going to be rough trying to tough it out until September for sure. :rolleyes1

[shwarren70]

We can always do both..a DIS meet and the FE if we have enough participants. ;o) We won't get in until that morning so it would have to be something on the boat. I am traveling with work so I'll have to wait to see what they have me committed too before committing to the DIS meet though. As we get closer we'll get a schedule.

What part of NC are you from? I'm from NC too...

[Eeyores#1Fan]

What part of NC are you from? I'm from NC too...

Hey...I'm in Durham. Where are you?

[shwarren70]

Hey...I'm in Durham. Where are you?

We are in Farmville, which is just out side of Greenville.

[Eeyores#1Fan]

We are in Farmville, which is just out side of Greenville.

Cool! I spent my HS years in Jacksonville, NC. ;o)

[shwarren70]

Cool! I spent my HS years in Jacksonville, NC. ;o)

Cool, I have family that lives in Jacksonville too.

[leelee9878]

Hi everyone! I just got back from the 11 night Med cruise on the Magic, while onboard I booked this cruise! It is going to be me (Lisa - 27) and my boyfriend (Josh- 25) joining you guys.

When I booked onboard they gave me a certificate that I can use for friends & family to take advantage of the OBC, if anyone knows of someone that is looking to book PM me and I will give them the certificate being as I dont know anyone that could join us.

[shwarren70]

Hi everyone! I just got back from the 11 night Med cruise on the Magic, while onboard I booked this cruise! It is going to be me (Lisa - 27) and my boyfriend (Josh- 25) joining you guys.

When I booked onboard they gave me a certificate that I can use for friends & family to take advantage of the OBC, if anyone knows of someone that is looking to book PM me and I will give them the certificate being as I dont know anyone that could join us.

Look forward to seeing you on the cruise! Hope you had a great time on the Magic!

[Crystal_27]

Hi everyone! I just got back from the 11 night Med cruise on the Magic, while onboard I booked this cruise! It is going to be me (Lisa - 27) and my boyfriend (Josh- 25) joining you guys.

When I booked onboard they gave me a certificate that I can use for friends & family to take advantage of the OBC, if anyone knows of someone that is looking to book PM me and I will give them the certificate being as I dont know anyone that could join us.

Ooooooo, 11 nights on the Med - - that sounds so fabulous! Welcome to the cruise group! :goodvibes

[leelee9878]

I had an AMAZING time...it truely was wonderful. Before this cruise I had only been on a 3 night and thought it was WAY too short so I went for the extreme on my next one and did 11 nights! Let me tell you it wasnt even long enough haha. I figured I could sneak another short cruise in this year that is why I booked this one. I am also booked on a 7 night med next year as well as a 4 night on the Dream! I cant wait!!!

[Crystal_27]

I had an AMAZING time...it truely was wonderful. Before this cruise I had only been on a 3 night and thought it was WAY too short so I went for the extreme on my next one and did 11 nights! Let me tell you it wasnt even long enough haha. I figured I could sneak another short cruise in this year that is why I booked this one. I am also booked on a 7 night med next year as well as a 4 night on the Dream! I cant wait!!!

WOW - - it sounds as if you have a great mix of cruises coming up in the next year. We are booked on the Dream in June, 2011 and I'm beside myself with excitement. :goodvibes

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

Hi everyone! I just got back from the 11 night Med cruise on the Magic, while onboard I booked this cruise! It is going to be me (Lisa - 27) and my boyfriend (Josh- 25) joining you guys.



Welcome aboard, Lisa and Josh, man what a great cruise you must have had!! we will also have a "Josh" our DS 15 with us...

Anyone concerned with this years hurricane predictions?? I am not worried about a hurricane while on the trip, just worried about cancellations before we board...eeeeek no insurance. -Alex

[leelee9878]

Welcome aboard, Lisa and Josh, man what a great cruise you must have had!! we will also have a "Josh" our DS 15 with us...

Anyone concerned with this years hurricane predictions?? I am not worried about a hurricane while on the trip, just worried about cancellations before we board...eeeeek no insurance. -Alex

The Med cruise was great, I really recommend that people take it, if they are able to!!

You still have time to buy insurance, I never buy DCL insurance I always buy from a different company that is cheaper and has better coverage...let me know if you want the info.

[leelee9878]

WOW - - it sounds as if you have a great mix of cruises coming up in the next year. We are booked on the Dream in June, 2011 and I'm beside myself with excitement. :goodvibes

I can not wait for the Dream!!! The summer sailings were a little too much for me...although I would have really preferred a 5 night as opposed to a 4 night. Oh well, looks like I will just have to book another cruise on the Dream! :rotfl:

[FairyGrandmother]

Michelle, Chris and I would like to be in on the Secret Mickey. We have done the Fe gifts and since we will probably do the Fe on the Sept 19th cruise this would be a nice change.

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

We're getting closer.......anybody getting excited yet....or am I once again way to early to be this excited....we were looking at costumes this evening for Mickey's Not so Scary Halloween Party, so that got me going:lmao:

[Crystal_27]

We're getting closer.......anybody getting excited yet....or am I once again way to early to be this excited....we were looking at costumes this evening for Mickey's Not so Scary Halloween Party, so that got me going:lmao:

Oh, I'm definitely super super excited!! BUT, DH and DD are going to South Dakota in a couple of weeks so I feel like I have to get that "vacation" out of the way before I can really concentrate on the cruise. Also, my ADR window for my Christmas vacation is coming up in a couple of days so I've also been super focused on that too. Wish me luck!! I hope everyone has a great day! :goodvibes

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

my ADR window for my Christmas vacation is coming up in a couple of days so I've also been super focused on that too. Wish me luck!! I hope everyone has a great day! :goodvibes

Hope DH and your super cutie DD have a GREAT time in SD, not to many theme parks there LOL, but lots O' nature. Good luck with your ADR'spixiedust: I lucked out and got everything we wanted for Sept including CRT and 1900PF. I was worried because it is "free dining" for the rack raters. :mad: The only first choice date and time I didn't get was CRT, but I was able to get my second choice date and a 6pm so we are happy. My DD's are super stoked that we were able to get CRT:banana:

[Shoppingstaceysmom]

Finally decided and booked this cruise yesterday. Our group going on cruise-
Me, DM (Marie)
DH (Ray)
DD15 (Stacey)
DD24 (Mallory)
DS29 (Jon)
DS29 (Kirk)
DS19 (Jacob)
Jon and I went on this same cruise last September the others have never cruised before. Before this cruise we will be at Disney World for 11 days. I have also booked the Mexico 7 day cruise in January for me and 4 of my girlfriends. We are interested in a FE exchange.

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

:welcome: Marie and one big Disney Family:jumping1:

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

Oh, I'm definitely super super excited!! BUT, DH and DD are going to South Dakota in a couple of weeks so I feel like I have to get that "vacation" out of the way before I can really concentrate on the cruise. Also, my ADR window for my Christmas vacation is coming up in a couple of days so I've also been super focused on that too. Wish me luck!! I hope everyone has a great day! :goodvibes

How did your ADR's go? Only a few more hours until............The DOUBLE DIGIT DANCEparty:

[Crystal_27]

Finally decided and booked this cruise yesterday. Our group going on cruise-
Me, DM (Marie)
DH (Ray)
DD15 (Stacey)
DD24 (Mallory)
DS29 (Jon)
DS29 (Kirk)
DS19 (Jacob)
Jon and I went on this same cruise last September the others have never cruised before. Before this cruise we will be at Disney World for 11 days. I have also booked the Mexico 7 day cruise in January for me and 4 of my girlfriends. We are interested in a FE exchange.

Welcome to the party! :goodvibes

How did your ADR's go? Only a few more hours until............The DOUBLE DIGIT DANCEparty:

Well, good and bad. The good is that Disney is testing a new ADR system so we are currently in the "Beta" phase which means that I can actually book my ADRs at 190 days. For the planner in me, that's awesome. The bad is that, because its still in the testing phase, I have to book each ADR day-by-day and not the 180+10. Having the 190 actually puts me ahead of the 180+10 so no complaints, but I always worry when I have to remember to do something every single day. I've booked my ADRs through the 21st now, so I only have 10 more days to go. :rolleyes:

And, yes, it is so hard to believe that our cruise is getting so close - - we'll be making our cruise plans this week too - YIPEE!!! What is everyone planning on doing? We are thinking Atlantis for either this leg or the 19th leg, doing Palo for both cruises, doing the jetskis at Castaway Cay, and doing the family fun rentals (inner tubes, bikes, snorkles) for the other day at CC. I'm getting soooooo excited -- my last vacation was a cruise last September so I really need a getaway. :woohoo:

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Hello All! We've started our planning too but it's been on hold since last Thurs. when I threw my back out. OUCH! We've got our trading pins and have determined activities for my mom and sisters. I however have to wait to see my 'work schedule' before I can say what I will be doing.

Nassau- Mom, Aunt and Uncle will do the Dolphine Encounter at Blue Lagoon
Castaway Cay- My sisters and friends will do parasailing.

Welcome Shoppingstaceysmom!!!!

[shwarren70]

Welcome to the newcomers since the last time I posted. I am getting so excited.

I think we are going to do the dolphin encounter.

Can't wait for the cruise and getting to meet everyone. :cool1:

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

Hello All! We've started our planning too but it's been on hold since last Thurs. when I threw my back out. OUCH! We've got our trading pins and have determined activities for my mom and sisters. I however have to wait to see my 'work schedule' before I can say what I will be doing.

Nassau- Mom, Aunt and Uncle will do the Dolphine Encounter at Blue Lagoon
Castaway Cay- My sisters and friends will do parasailing.

Welcome Shoppingstaceysmom!!!!

Hope your back feels better, Wish my "work schedule" allowed for a quick jaunt to CC :rotfl2::rotfl2:

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

I just realized.................Double Digit Dance Party Wahhhhoooo :dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3:

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Morning Friends! So my back is feeling better :banana: AND I've received my work schedule for while we are on the boat. Right now my day at Nassau is a work day from 9-4pm and dinner the night before however that's it. Sooooo here's my thinking....

Secret Mickey's...I will go back through the posts and compile a list of those that would like to participate. Once confirming that you are still wanting to participate, I will randomly PM you whom you will be secret mickey too and all their information.

DIS Meet- I'm thinking 3pm right before the fire drill at the Promenade Lounge. How does this sound?

96 days til we sail!!!!! :cool1:

[Eeyores#1Fan]

OK gang...here's whom I have on the list. If you are still interested PM me with the following information. This information will ONLY be passed along to your Secret Mickey. You can plan how many gifts and how often based on what you would like to do and how you would like to do it.

DIS Name & Real Name
Cabin(s) #
# ppl per cabin
Name & Ages of kids (pls say Boy/Girl if they have a unisex name :goodvibes)
Allergies if any along with likes and dislikes


Eeyores#1Fan
Crystal_27
Malaguti Ball Clan
FairyGrandmother
shwarren70
Shoppingstaceysmom

[Shoppingstaceysmom]

OK gang...here's whom I have on the list. If you are still interested PM me with the following information. This information will ONLY be passed along to your Secret Mickey. You can plan how many gifts and how often based on what you would like to do and how you would like to do it.

DIS Name & Real Name
Cabin(s) #
# ppl per cabin
Name & Ages of kids (pls say Boy/Girl if they have a unisex name :goodvibes)
Allergies if any along with likes and dislikes


Eeyores#1Fan
Crystal_27
Malaguti Ball Clan
FairyGrandmother
shwarren70
Shoppingstaceysmom

Thanks for organizing this but we'd rather participate in a FE exchange (just rather make one thing for several families instead of several things for one family). But I'm sure your Secret Mickey will be great fun and have lots of supporters.

[always_learning]

Hi everyone :yay: I am really starting to get excited. I am purchasing my flights (late on this I know!) and my night before resort this Friday. I need to have a meet up with my friends to cover some information.


So what types of excursions is everyone booking?

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Thanks for organizing this but we'd rather participate in a FE exchange (just rather make one thing for several families instead of several things for one family). But I'm sure your Secret Mickey will be great fun and have lots of supporters.

NP...let me know if you change your mind. You can always just do one thing for the whole family. Family gifts are fine too :goodvibes

[Eeyores#1Fan]

90 days til we are on the Wonder!!!!!

[shwarren70]

OK gang...here's whom I have on the list. If you are still interested PM me with the following information. This information will ONLY be passed along to your Secret Mickey. You can plan how many gifts and how often based on what you would like to do and how you would like to do it.

DIS Name & Real Name
Cabin(s) #
# ppl per cabin
Name & Ages of kids (pls say Boy/Girl if they have a unisex name :goodvibes)
Allergies if any along with likes and dislikes


Eeyores#1Fan
Crystal_27
Malaguti Ball Clan
FairyGrandmother
shwarren70
Shoppingstaceysmom


We have had to change cruise dates... My daughter's school has always been closed for the 3 days the last full week of September, which is why I booked this week. We received the new school calendar yesterday, and they have moved the days they are closed. So, I was able to move the cruise to the September 30th date. Hope you guys have fun!!!

[Eeyores#1Fan]

We have had to change cruise dates... My daughter's school has always been closed for the 3 days the last full week of September, which is why I booked this week. We received the new school calendar yesterday, and they have moved the days they are closed. So, I was able to move the cruise to the September 30th date. Hope you guys have fun!!!

Awwww bad news for us but good news for you since you still get to cruise. :goodvibes

Enjoy!

[Crystal_27]

OK gang...here's whom I have on the list. If you are still interested PM me with the following information. This information will ONLY be passed along to your Secret Mickey. You can plan how many gifts and how often based on what you would like to do and how you would like to do it.

DIS Name & Real Name
Cabin(s) #
# ppl per cabin
Name & Ages of kids (pls say Boy/Girl if they have a unisex name :goodvibes)
Allergies if any along with likes and dislikes


Eeyores#1Fan
Crystal_27
Malaguti Ball Clan
FairyGrandmother
shwarren70
Shoppingstaceysmom

Thank you so much for planning this!! A PM with our information is on the way! :flower3:

[Crystal_27]

So what types of excursions is everyone booking?

We are doing the back-to-back with the cruise on the 19th, so I think that I'm going to fill that cruise with most of the excursions, and let this cruise be our relaxation cruise. We'll definitely book another Palo for dinner on this cruise, and are thinking about the family fun package at Castaway Cay (I booked the jetskis for DH and I at Castaway Cay on the 19th cruise; unfortunately DD is still excluded from that due to her age). Other than that, we are just going to take it easy. :thumbsup2

[Crystal_27]

Hi, everyone! Just popping back in because today is the day that the 90 day reservation opens up! What are everyone's plans? We're getting close!! :woohoo:

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

As this is our first cruise, I think I have to wait till 75 days :( and I HAVE NO idea what we are doing in Nassau...guess I better get on it. I am currently working with DU to see if we can swing the 11 day southern Caribbean for Christmas, I think I have a slight Disney fever...:cool1:

[Crystal_27]

I am currently working with DU to see if we can swing the 11 day southern Caribbean for Christmas, I think I have a slight Disney fever...:cool1:

Oh my goodness, that would be incredible! Hopefully, you can apply a rebooking discount to the cruise too (if DCL lets you do it), and get an even better rate. :thumbsup2

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Oh my goodness, that would be incredible! Hopefully, you can apply a rebooking discount to the cruise too (if DCL lets you do it), and get an even better rate. :thumbsup2

One piece of advice if I may...if you rebook on the cruise in Sept. to get the discount make sure you have your DU rep's name so you don't run into issues later on down the road. :) Happened to me....I didn't have DU rep's last name and was told I could fix it when I got home. BOY was that ever wrong. Took about 2 weeks and several phone calls and emails to get it straight.

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

Thanks Timika and Crystal, now just to swing it! I may have to step back from it (13K :eek:) My oldest DS is getting married in the spring next year and our two DD are headed to college fall of 11 sniffle sniffle...

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

Oh my goodness, that would be incredible! Hopefully, you can apply a rebooking discount to the cruise too (if DCL lets you do it), and get an even better rate. :thumbsup2

I think I may have to wait... even with the on board discount it would be tight to make it by christmas this year...oh well, who knows...looking forward to our trip this fall, still undecided about what to do in Nassau....I asked my DW to choose, but her and DD Tink went to the "Coach outlet" today! so thats obviously gonna cost me...:sad:

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

:bday: America

We are Soooooo undecided on what if any excursions to book in Nassau..:scared1:

DW wants the whole family to parasail at CC....

Might just stay on the ship in Nassau or go for a walk to the marketplace....I would need two rooms at Comfort Suites (600 bucks) to use the amenities at Atlantis and given the fact that we are heading over to "The World" for a week after the cruise I don't think that is worth it. Ughhhhh sometimes it is really hard to be the "planner"

[Crystal_27]

:bday: America

We are Soooooo undecided on what if any excursions to book in Nassau..:scared1:

DW wants the whole family to parasail at CC....

Might just stay on the ship in Nassau or go for a walk to the marketplace....I would need two rooms at Comfort Suites (600 bucks) to use the amenities at Atlantis and given the fact that we are heading over to "The World" for a week after the cruise I don't think that is worth it. Ughhhhh sometimes it is really hard to be the "planner"

Yeah, we are still debating Atlantis too. It is soooooo expensive but I just think that DD would have a great time (and I know that DH and I would too). We will probably decide about a week or two before the cruise (when we always make our best decisions - LOLOLOL). :rotfl:

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Thanks Timika and Crystal, now just to swing it! I may have to step back from it (13K :eek:) My oldest DS is getting married in the spring next year and our two DD are headed to college fall of 11 sniffle sniffle...

:scared: And here I am here stressing over DD14 going to HS. :rotfl:

Yeah, we are still debating Atlantis too. It is soooooo expensive but I just think that DD would have a great time (and I know that DH and I would too). We will probably decide about a week or two before the cruise (when we always make our best decisions - LOLOLOL). :rotfl:

Well I have to work 9-4 on Nassau day so I know what I'll be doing. :rotfl: DH on the other hand isn't quiet sure what he and DD3 will be doing. She's STILL not potty trained so have to pay for flounders if they let her in. I'm not going to complain though..when it comes to her it could have been worse. :goodvibes

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

Hi guys,

FINALLY figured out what we are doing :thumbsup2 and booked everything this morning.

In Nassau we were tempted to just chill, but that is soooooo not us, so all 5 of us (DS22 and fiancee are not cruising, but are joining us at the parks) are doing the Blue Lagoon dolphin swim in the morning.

This should be fun, one of DD's wants to be be a biologist and the other wants to be a doctor so DD Eeyore can study the dolphins and our interactions with them and DD Tink can patch us up when they get ticked off at DD Eeyore's poking and prodding and head butt us.

For CC we are all doing the extreme getaway package with the stingray encounter first thing in the morning so we take advantage of the "Hopefully Clear Water". After lunch we are all going to try para-sailing :scared1: this is on my DW's MUST DO list:confused3 not sure where that came from as she is not overly adventurous but it will be fun to everyone going Up Up Up..

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

We are getting closerrrrrrrrrr:goodvibes

[Eeyores#1Fan]

OK so got my sisters booked for parasailing at 10am at CC but still nothing planned for anyone for Nassau. My uncle may do the Scuba Diving but he needs to see if can get in two dives before the cruise first. :goodvibes I get to work so c'est la vie. My sister is thinking of doing the Atlantis Tour but not the water park since we'll do that in Feb. but DH and I did the tour last year so who knows. Hanging on the ship might just be what they do. I just want a konk kooler at CC and to be able to chill. :woohoo:

[Eeyores#1Fan]

63 days!!!!:cool1::cool1::cool1:

We are getting closerrrrrrrrrr:goodvibes

[SucalT]

I just booked this cruise, my first, last week. Waiting two months is hard enough, how do people wait over a year!?!

I look forward to meeting some of you and enjoying an awesome experience.

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

I just booked this cruise, my first, last week. Waiting two months is hard enough, how do people wait over a year!?!

I look forward to meeting some of you and enjoying an awesome experience.

Welcome aboardpirate: yes the waiting is hard, but its worth it:cool1:

[Crystal_27]

I just booked this cruise, my first, last week. Waiting two months is hard enough, how do people wait over a year!?!

I look forward to meeting some of you and enjoying an awesome experience.

Welcome! Waiting is really tough, I will agree with you there. But, as it gets closer, the excitement is that much greater. :goodvibes

[Eeyores#1Fan]

I just booked this cruise, my first, last week. Waiting two months is hard enough, how do people wait over a year!?!

I look forward to meeting some of you and enjoying an awesome experience.

Welcome!:wave2:

[SucalT]

Anyone still waiting on a GTY room assignment? I am GTY 10, hoping for the pixie dust. :)

[mousejunkie98]

Hi everyone! I'm late to the party but super excited about what will be my first DCL cruise. :banana: It will be myself, my sister and possibly one girlfriend for a girl's getaway! I am beside myself with excitement, because we're also staying for two days before the cruise at the AKL, and going to MNSSHP on the 21st! A bunch of firsts for me :)

We are still waiting on a guaranty assignment, so not sure yet what cabin we'll land in!

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Welcome mousejunkie98! Sounds like you are going to have a blast. :goodvibes

[SucalT]

Hi everyone! I'm late to the party but super excited about what will be my first DCL cruise. :banana: It will be myself, my sister and possibly one girlfriend for a girl's getaway! I am beside myself with excitement, because we're also staying for two days before the cruise at the AKL, and going to MNSSHP on the 21st! A bunch of firsts for me :)

We are still waiting on a guaranty assignment, so not sure yet what cabin we'll land in!

Mousejunkie, welcome to the party. Hopefully we will both get sprinkled with pixie dust! What age range are you party girls?

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

Welcome MouseJunkie, we are doing the AKV and MNSSHP also:cool1:.... but not till AFTER the cruise So you will have to share some MNSSHP stories if we see you on WONDER...:goodvibes

[SucalT]

Tomorrow is the 45 Day mark. Perhaps GTYs assigned tomorrow.:banana:

[MamaPoppins]

I am Eeyores#1 Fan sister and I am super excited about meeting every1 and am so ready t go. My Dear sis finally got me on the Dis board and I now can not get off...lol have been working on all kinds of gifts for the secret santa and fish extenders...ask my sister I can go a bit over board sometimes but its so much fun...43 days....

[SucalT]

I was sprinkled with Pixie Dust last night. :wizard: My GTY 10 room became a Category 7 on deck 5!:cool1:

[Crystal_27]

I was sprinkled with Pixie Dust last night. :wizard: My GTY 10 room became a Category 7 on deck 5!:cool1:

Good for you...that's awesome!! :goodvibes

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

I was sprinkled with Pixie Dust last night. :wizard: My GTY 10 room became a Category 7 on deck 5!:cool1:


Congrats SucalT :cheer2::cheer2: :banana::banana::cool1::cool1:

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

I am Eeyores#1 Fan sister and I am super excited about meeting every1 and am so ready t go. My Dear sis finally got me on the Dis board and I now can not get off...lol have been working on all kinds of gifts for the secret santa and fish extenders...ask my sister I can go a bit over board sometimes but its so much fun...43 days....

Hi there MamaPoppins, Welcome to the Dis.... look out, learning can be about the mouse can be Very addictive! Thanks for reminding me that I must get going on my Secret Mickey and FE gifts:idea: Hi Ho Hi Ho its off to work I go..........

[Eeyores#1Fan]

I was sprinkled with Pixie Dust last night. :wizard: My GTY 10 room became a Category 7 on deck 5!:cool1:

YAY!:cool1: Congrats big time!

[MamaPoppins]

Hi there MamaPoppins, Welcome to the Dis.... look out, learning can be about the mouse can be Very addictive! Thanks for reminding me that I must get going on my Secret Mickey and FE gifts:idea: Hi Ho Hi Ho its off to work I go..........

yes off to work we both go...and I have been following on hers a while she jus couldnt get me to get up here....lol and now I cant get off

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

yes off to work we both go...and I have been following on hers a while she jus couldnt get me to get up here....lol and now I cant get off

that happened to me once.....don't worry, it doesn't ever go away, as there is no known cure for this WONDROUS addiction. :upsidedow So as I am sorry to her about your new found addiction:lmao:.............

I am also very happy to announce that I need to change my room numbers for the Secret Mickey.....Went from adjoining Cat 7 Navigator Verandas to adjoining CAT4 8th Deck family suites pixiedust::thanks:pixiedust: what a way to wake up on friday the 13th....free upgrade....our new cabins are 8004 and 8006.

[SucalT]

I am also very happy to announce that I need to change my room numbers for the Secret Mickey.....Went from adjoining Cat 7 Navigator Verandas to adjoining CAT4 8th Deck family suites pixiedust::thanks:pixiedust: what a way to wake up on friday the 13th....free upgrade....our new cabins are 8004 and 8006.

Thanks for moving out of the Cat 7 Navigator Verandas, perhaps I was assigned to one that you vacated!!

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

Thanks for moving out of the Cat 7 Navigator Verandas, perhaps I was assigned to one that you vacated!!

I was actually kinda torn about it, I like being in the back of the bus, but we are WAY up front now, only 2 cabins between us and the bridge, and I will be able to lay flowers and other signs of respect trinkets outside the walt and roy suites as they are just down the hall.......

[SucalT]

36 more days!

Planning on Palo on Day 2, but I am worried I will miss either Animator's Palate or Toy Story, both of which I want to see.....

.....Fast Forward 20 minutes.....

Since I started writing this post, I have changed Palo to Day 3, 6:00 PM. I chose an early seating so we can watch the sunset after the ship pulls away from Castaway Cay.(sunset is 7:02 PM on Sept 25) Since Day 3 is already "dressy day", it seems like a better idea.

I plan on participating in Pirate Night and didn't want to have to change from formal dress after Palo to Pirate Costume on Day 2.

In the event that our dining rotation is "PTA", I will just request to have it changed to another rotation. Since we have late dining, I hope it won't be a problem. Is the consensus Pirate Cay is the restaurant to miss?

I need a little support that this actually makes sense to someone other than me, and that I won't be the only Pirate at the party on day 2.pirate: With only 3 days, I want every minute to count, but not be rushed!

[ibmickey]

We are dressing up for pirate night so there will at least be 4 of us. I just had to move our palo night so we would not miss it:thumbsup2

[SucalT]

We are dressing up for pirate night so there will at least be 4 of us. I just had to move our palo night so we would not miss it:thumbsup2

Are you doing Palo on Thursday or Saturday. We will be in Palo at 6PM on Saturday, watching the sun set as we sail away from CC.

[FairyGrandmother]

Are you doing Palo on Thursday or Saturday. We will be in Palo at 6PM on Saturday, watching the sun set as we sail away from CC.

Since Mickey did not yet replied to you at the present time we are doing Polo at 6pm on Thursday. She had at first booked Polo for Friday night but did not want it to interfear with the pirate party.

[SucalT]

Since Mickey did not yet replied to you at the present time we are doing Polo at 6pm on Thursday. She had at first booked Polo for Friday night but did not want it to interfear with the pirate party.

Good to know. I am just trying to meet some friendly faces as the dynamics in my traveling party are a bit unusual. ;-)

We are getting closer!!

[MamaPoppins]

DS's pirate costume came in this weekend so the kids are all ready 4 pirate night....we know they will be dressed up....

[MamaPoppins]

with less then a month now I just completed the fe gifts/ secret santa gifts 4 eeyores #1 fan family...can I start packin yet:yay::cheer2::banana:

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

Wish I was done! off to a good start but not done with FE and still have to figure out what to do for Secret Mickey. I thought time would slow down as we got closer but it seems to be speeding up:cool1: We received our cruise documents last week so that was cool, I chopped up both books and put the important stuff into my "passporter binder"

This weekend it's up into the attic to get our disney stuff down, we have lots of support gear that we use for the parks portion of our trip,
hydro-pack backpacks, misting fans things like that.

Don't need too much for the cruise I guess, I think I just need to press my Disney Hawaiian shirts:lmao:

Actually I have to gather our birth certificates since we don't have passports, so I think I will go do that now........ see you kids soon:cloud9:

[SMFFMS]

hi, i will also be on this cruise and would love to do the exchange. we have 2 adults and 2 children. what info and to who do i need to give it to. do i then get assigned someone or group. i have never done it so please forward the info, thanks

[MamaPoppins]

hi, i will also be on this cruise and would love to do the exchange. we have 2 adults and 2 children. what info and to who do i need to give it to. do i then get assigned someone or group. i have never done it so please forward the info, thanks

Message eeyores #1 fan for the info and details...she has a list and will need your cabin # and the ages of your kids and any allergies

[Eeyores#1Fan]

hi, i will also be on this cruise and would love to do the exchange. we have 2 adults and 2 children. what info and to who do i need to give it to. do i then get assigned someone or group. i have never done it so please forward the info, thanks

HI SMFFMS! Welcome to the group. I've been MIA lately due to work and kids but this is a great place to meet people, plan and most of all countdown. :goodvibes

I will send you a PM shortly regarding the Secret Mickey.

with less then a month now I just completed the fe gifts/ secret santa gifts 4 eeyores #1 fan family...can I start packin yet:yay::cheer2::banana:


Yes, you may start packing. :rotfl: I know as a group we decided to do Secret Mickey's (like secret santa) however my sister and I ALWAYS shop for FE gifts just for ppl that have them on the boat. Of course we have included this group. This is NOT expected of anyone else on this board however should you be crazy like us I will post a list of those on this board with their cabin numbers by the 10th. Should you not want your cabin listed, please let me know.

TTFN!

[Eeyores#1Fan]

I'm about to go online and see if I can book Palo but late night Thurs. or Fri. as I have to eat dinner with my co-workers ;o)

[marbil3]

Hi!
This is our first Disney cruise and my DD (11)'s first cruise! We will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary also! We would like to be added to the list for the FE. I don't have one yet, but I will start looking for one! Any suggestions as to where to find one? Can't wait to go!!!!

[marbil3]

We would love to try our first FE! I don't have one yet though...Any suggestions as to where I can find one? This will be our first Disney cruise and my DD (11) first cruise ever! We will be celebrating our 20 year wedding anniversary too so we are super excited!

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

We would love to try our first FE! I don't have one yet though...Any suggestions as to where I can find one? This will be our first Disney cruise and my DD (11) first cruise ever! We will be celebrating our 20 year wedding anniversary too so we are super excited!

Search gradysmommy (http://myworld.ebay.com/gradysmommy) on ebay she makes them, thats where I bought ours, Welcome aboard!!! - Alex

[SucalT]

We would love to try our first FE! I don't have one yet though...Any suggestions as to where I can find one? This will be our first Disney cruise and my DD (11) first cruise ever! We will be celebrating our 20 year wedding anniversary too so we are super excited!

Welcome aboard.

[SMFFMS]

thanks, i will have to send you my stateroom info. i dont have it on me now. at work!!! what other do you need and when do i find out who i have. we are very excited. thanks shannon

[SMFFMS]

thanks eyeore #1 fan, i got your pm i was unable to send one back. i will get the info to you by monday. thanks for you help.

[SMFFMS]

you can order one on ebay or there are directions on dis. it is a no sew pattern, but i may just order one. i am not crafty. lol. i also want to do the exchange. this is our 2nd disney cruise, but new in the exchange and door decor. have fun, shannon

[SMFFMS]

less than 4 weeks till we sail. so excited for our second cruise. always new things to see and do with disney.

[SMFFMS]

lookinf for ideas on what to get for the exchange. do we buy for more than one family and do we do it everyday?

[SMFFMS]

hi, anyone sending there teen on the wildside excursion? our daughter is signed up.

[SMFFMS]

what is the earlist let people on the ship? i want to get there early since last time we were delayed in the parking lot due to a bomb scare.

[Eeyores#1Fan]

We would love to try our first FE! I don't have one yet though...Any suggestions as to where I can find one? This will be our first Disney cruise and my DD (11) first cruise ever! We will be celebrating our 20 year wedding anniversary too so we are super excited!

Welcome aboard! Sent you a PM regarding the FE/Secret Santa.

hi, anyone sending there teen on the wildside excursion? our daughter is signed up.

I tried to get DD14 to do it last time but she would not. Didn't want to do a lot of walking and riding a bike...lol! She just started HS last week so she won't be joining us this time.

what is the earlist let people on the ship? i want to get there early since last time we were delayed in the parking lot due to a bomb scare.

I think 1pm is the official time but heard that they've started around noon before. We always arrive around noon and get on rather quickly after getting there however I never check my watch. :goodvibes

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Promised some a picture of ours and the slacker I am (this thing called a job just gets in the way sometimes...:lmao:) I never did send it. So now I'm posting here. We had this one made however I also purchased one from ebay for my mom.

http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/swee96/FE.jpg

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[SucalT]

It seems I have ironed most of the wrinkles in my first cruise, so what do I do now? Start planning my second one of course!

DD(6) asks to watch the DCL DVD daily, and she doesn't even know we are sailing in just over 3 weeks. As far as she knows, it will be next year before we are able to go. I would hate to be her teachers if she knew she was going!

We look forward to meeting everyone.

[Crystal_27]

she doesn't even know we are sailing in just over 3 weeks. As far as she knows, it will be next year before we are able to go.

That is so cool that you are keeping the trip a surprise! My DD is also 6 so maybe they will pal around in the Clubs a bit. :goodvibes

[SucalT]

That is so cool that you are keeping the trip a surprise! My DD is also 6 so maybe they will pal around in the Clubs a bit. :goodvibes

She may catch on when we head to the airport at 4:30 am. I am hoping to convince her we are just going on a plane ride. She has flown with me in a Cessna, but never a commercial airplane. She will be super excited to see her mom, my ex-wife, join us on the flight.

I can't wait to see her face when The Wonder comes into view. :-)

[SucalT]

The days are slowly ticking by. I got my FE and pillowcase yesterday and Pirate Costumes today.

Oh, I have also decided on dates for my on-board rebooking. The addiction has begun. :lmao:

[Eeyores#1Fan]

The days are slowly ticking by. I got my FE and pillowcase yesterday and Pirate Costumes today.

Oh, I have also decided on dates for my on-board rebooking. The addiction has begun. :lmao:

Funny you say that...DH has put me on punishment so I can't do any rebooking. :rotfl: He said 3 cruises in 6 mo. I must give him a break. :confused3

[always_learning]

Checking in! I just about panicked while watching the movie Titanic that has been airing all this week. :eek:

This next week I plan on finishing up our Secret Mickey gifts and I am planning some surprises with decorating our cabin door for my suite mates. 3 out of 4 of us are first time cruisers so I am trying to make it more special for them.

We actually didn't pre-plan any excursions and have chosen to relax and take in the sights/sounds this time.

I realized I have got to go shopping for some appropriate clothing since I am a full time student and sahm I have been living in yoga pants and casual t's for the past year.

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

Checking in! I just about panicked while watching the movie Titanic that has been airing all this week. :eek:



I can guarantee that we will not hit an iceburg:upsidedow

[Crystal_27]

I can guarantee that we will not hit an iceburg:upsidedow

:lmao:

My goodness, time is just tick, tick, ticking away. I always manage to wait until the very last minute to do anything before we cruise and this year is no exception. I can't believe our cruise is just around the corner. :yay:

[SucalT]

Yes, it is sneaking up on us. While I have some preps done, I still have much to do! I am sure it will all fall together. I work best under pressure!

See you all soon.

The only stress I am feeling right now, is that the Stateroom that I plan booking while on-board will sell before I am able to book it. I hope it will not sell in the next 16 days, but it is a gamble I have to take to save half the deposit.

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

uH Uho...my Kenmore elite stainless dishwasher (5 years old) just went UP IN FLAMES::firefight:firefight, electrical fire, with water still running all over it....I ran like a little girl....down the stairs to secure the power...flames went out ...smoke smoke smoke everywhere.....now gotta get a new one. I went on line to to check and apparently their are many of these Kenmore elites torching. I am glad I was home when it went up....from what I have been reading folks have lost homes due to this problem. check you gear for recalls periodically


Now I have to drop 600 on a new one.....snffle, good-by dolphin push.......hello straw market in nassau. maybe not, but all we will see

[SucalT]

uH Uho...my Kenmore elite stainless dishwasher (5 years old) just went UP IN FLAMES::firefight:firefight, electrical fire, with water still running all over it....I ran like a little girl....down the stairs to secure the power...flames went out ...smoke smoke smoke everywhere.....now gotta get a new one. I went on line to to check and apparently their are many of these Kenmore elites torching. I am glad I was home when it went up....from what I have been reading folks have lost homes due to this problem. check you gear for recalls periodically


Now I have to drop 600 on a new one.....snffle, good-by dolphin push.......hello straw market in nassau. maybe not, but all we will see

Wow!! You really have much to be thankful for. If you had started the washer then run the kids to school, you would be in a MUCH worse place. Someone was smiling over your family today.

I am very sorry to hear about the damage and the fright caused to your family.

[Eeyores#1Fan]

uH Uho...my Kenmore elite stainless dishwasher (5 years old) just went UP IN FLAMES::firefight:firefight, electrical fire, with water still running all over it....I ran like a little girl....down the stairs to secure the power...flames went out ...smoke smoke smoke everywhere.....now gotta get a new one. I went on line to to check and apparently their are many of these Kenmore elites torching. I am glad I was home when it went up....from what I have been reading folks have lost homes due to this problem. check you gear for recalls periodically


Now I have to drop 600 on a new one.....snffle, good-by dolphin push.......hello straw market in nassau. maybe not, but all we will see


OHHHH NO! Sooooo glad this didn't happen while you were out the house. Funny how things seem to happen right before you go on vaca. Just makes your cruise even more relaxing :goodvibes

[sabrecmc]

Hello,

We (me, my mom, my 4 year old daughter and my aunt) will be coming aboard. The FL residents rate made it took good a deal to pass up, since we're going to be at the World for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party anyway. We also added a couple of days at Disney's Vero Beach Resort, which I've never visited. Should be fun! This will be our 3rd Disney cruise. We did a 3 night last September and then the 10 night Med cruise this past May. I think we're thoroughly addicted now.

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Hello,

We (me, my mom, my 4 year old daughter and my aunt) will be coming aboard. The FL residents rate made it took good a deal to pass up, since we're going to be at the World for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party anyway. We also added a couple of days at Disney's Vero Beach Resort, which I've never visited. Should be fun! This will be our 3rd Disney cruise. We did a 3 night last September and then the 10 night Med cruise this past May. I think we're thoroughly addicted now.

Welcome aboard!

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

Wow!! You really have much to be thankful for. If you had started the washer then run the kids to school, you would be in a MUCH worse place. Someone was smiling over your family today.



I am very sorry to hear about the damage and the fright caused to your family.

I do have alot to be thankful for, yes, yes I do, Not sure what was worse, the actual event or me a 45 year old man running down the stairs squealling like a little girl when I was going for the breaker panel :rotfl2:

OHHHH NO! Sooooo glad this didn't happen while you were out the house. Funny how things seem to happen right before you go on vaca. Just makes your cruise even more relaxing :goodvibes
Yes, that would have been bad, Just one more thing to add to the list before we go, could have done with out it though, that's okay when life gives you lemon dishwashers make really weird secret mickeys out of the good parts:rotfl:
Hello,

We (me, my mom, my 4 year old daughter and my aunt) will be coming aboard. The FL residents rate made it took good a deal to pass up, since we're going to be at the World for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party anyway. We also added a couple of days at Disney's Vero Beach Resort, which I've never visited. Should be fun! This will be our 3rd Disney cruise. We did a 3 night last September and then the 10 night Med cruise this past May. I think we're thoroughly addicted now.

:welcome: to the party:

[SucalT]

I do have alot to be thankful for, yes, yes I do, Not sure what was worse, the actual event or me a 45 year old man running down the stairs squealling like a little girl when I was going for the breaker panel :rotfl2:


Yes, that would have been bad, Just one more thing to add to the list before we go, could have done with out it though, that's okay when life gives you lemon dishwashers make really weird secret mickeys out of the good parts:rotfl:


:welcome: to the party:

The visual you just gave me, absolutely made my night! :lmao:

I am so happy everyone is okay.

Two weeks, 14 hours until boarding begins!

[Crystal_27]

Yes, that would have been bad, Just one more thing to add to the list before we go, could have done with out it though, that's okay when life gives you lemon dishwashers make really weird secret mickeys out of the good parts:rotfl:




:rotfl2:

Awwwww, at least you are able to laugh about it now. We also are dealing with our usual DH work drama that always seems to happen before vacation. He owns his own business, and it just never fails that some deadline that he has to meet gets moved up right before we leave for vacation. He'll be working 18 hour days for the next week so we can make our vacation happen, no doubt. BUT, we are certainly thankful that he has the work, so no complaints there. :rolleyes:

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Alex, that really made me laugh!

I feel everyone’s pre-vaca drama though. So my last two weeks has been full of:

- 1 car broken into, radio stolen and now they can't replace the dashboard
- 2 Raccoons in my attic for yet the 3rd time (lots and lots of mulah to have them removed)
- 3 Dog sat for a friend who's puppy had fleas (just a good thing she was contained to my 4 dogs private room!)

So needless to say DH has been on the phone with insurance and critter control daily and I've been fumigating like mad! I HATE bugs!!!!!

DCL...take me away......

[MamaPoppins]

Alex, that really made me laugh!

I feel everyone’s pre-vaca drama though. So my last two weeks has been full of:

- 1 car broken into, radio stolen and now they can't replace the dashboard
- 2 Raccoons in my attic for yet the 3rd time (lots and lots of mulah to have them removed)
- 3 Dog sat for a friend who's puppy had fleas (just a good thing she was contained to my 4 dogs private room!)

So needless to say DH has been on the phone with insurance and critter control daily and I've been fumigating like mad! I HATE bugs!!!!!

DCL...take me away......


dnt 4get this sister who is daily calling sayin have u done your homework yet and can we do this r we doin this...lol troubles dnt last always and theres ya 3...no more can happen...think water, boat, sail, NO CELL PHONE:rotfl:, NO WORK PC:rotfl:, no...wait u r still stuck wit us! Luv ya:hug:



now as 4 every1 else who doesnt know me...Ive started packing and am ready 2 go...by the way my sons clothes and mine 4 the trip have been out on his top bunk bed 4 the past 2 weeks n every time I find something or think of something we need I jus toss it up there:dance3:...will suit case it all this weekend...so ready to go:laughing:

[Eeyores#1Fan]

now as 4 every1 else who doesnt know me...Ive started packing and am ready 2 go...by the way my sons clothes and mine 4 the trip have been out on his top bunk bed 4 the past 2 weeks n every time I find something or think of something we need I jus toss it up there:dance3:...will suit case it all this weekend...so ready to go:laughing:


She's SOOOOO telling the truth!!!! She will probably pack my crew and my mom before next weekend as well. :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[Eeyores#1Fan]

3pm in the Promenade Lounge-Deck 3. Very informal meet. ;o) Just to put a name with a face.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/cr-deckplans.htm#


FE List- for those interested, here is the list of cabins that will have FE's hanging. This again is only if you are still planning to do FE gifts outside of the Groups Secret Mickey exchange.

Eeyores#1Fan Timika 2629
MamaPoppins Gina 2608
FairyGrandmother Magie 7505
Crystal_27 Crystal 6083
always_learning Terre 2112
Malaguti Ball Clan Alex 8008 & 8006
SucalT Lucas 5136
SMFFMS Shannon 1058


I think I've updated all changes but pls let me know if I've missed something or need to update.

TTFN

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

Timika

Sorry for your PTD, my brother had a pet raccoon when we were growing up...and he was a TROUBLEMAKER, I don't see to many up here in Virginia.

I hope your car gets fixed, crime sucks, :mad:

Gina, can you come help us pack;)

Crystal, Please wish DH good luck wrapping that project up. My wife is doing the work drama this week, the go to guy in her office is moving to a new division so they want her to step up. Problem is she is already sooo overloaded that she is stressing and working a lot of OT right up until the cruise:headache:

Promenade at 3pm, looking forward to meeting up.

I have to finish my secret mickey, I cant quite get the dishwashers drain hose to hold the shape of mouse ears. perhaps more glue I made from the burnt seals will do it. someones in for a real treat,


two weeks to the this very minute we will somewhere off a the coast (Port St lucy, Jupiter inlet?) making way through the night sea (which will hopefully be calm, I do not...repeat DO NOT like my personal calculations on what will be Hurricane "IGOR" I show him passing very close on the 22nd, but past us and ashore in florida on the 23rd, if that holds true we will have "cloudy" water. I like the surrealism of hurricane churned waters in the Bahamas they really are something to see, but they we mess up our snorkeling real bad. But maybe it will uncover some lost booty at castaway cay.

Need to order more pirate costumes (worried about them, bordering on the short side, but will make the girls wear scull leggings so they are more appropriate. All I could afford for myself was a eye patch and boots, so I will have to find a pirate buckskin to offset it..:scared1:

[SucalT]

I find myself a little short on the Secret Mickey too. I did not have the fortune of a major appliance blaze to give me unique ideas for gifts. Perhaps something will hit me before too long.

(For any higher powers reading this, that was sarcasm. I am not interested in any disasters, natural or otherwise!)

DD(6) and I will be on Deck 3 at 3:00 PM. Look forward to seeing everyone.

--Lucas

[Eeyores#1Fan]

[QUOTE=Malaguti Ball Clan;38159834]Timika

Sorry for your PTD, my brother had a pet raccoon when we were growing up...and he was a TROUBLEMAKER, I don't see to many up here in Virginia. QUOTE]

WOW...a Pet Raccoon...yeah so not happening. When we got this house we caught 7, then about a year later 3. This go round they got 2 and 1 got away. Guess it doesn't help we have nothing but trees on one side of our house and all behind our house. We really don't have a backyard. I'd let them stay in the attic as we don't use it if they 1- went to sleep at night vs the day and 2- paid a bill :lmao: We have a full basement too (half man cave) so we store everything down there.

[Crystal_27]

3pm in the Promenade Lounge-Deck 3. Very informal meet. ;o) Just to put a name with a face.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/cr-deckplans.htm#


FE List- for those interested, here is the list of cabins that will have FE's hanging. This again is only if you are still planning to do FE gifts outside of the Groups Secret Mickey exchange.

Eeyores#1Fan Timika 2629
MamaPoppins Gina 2608
FairyGrandmother Magie 7505
Crystal_27 Crystal 6083
always_learning Terre 2112
Malaguti Ball Clan Alex 8008 & 8006
SucalT Lucas 5136
SMFFMS Shannon 1058


I think I've updated all changes but pls let me know if I've missed something or need to update.

TTFN

Timika, thanks so much for keeping track of all of this! :grouphug:

Regarding the DIS meet, is that the first day we board the ship or another day? Also, have we decided on a "reveal" for our Secret Mickeys? Can't wait!! :woohoo:

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Timika, thanks so much for keeping track of all of this! :grouphug:

Regarding the DIS meet, is that the first day we board the ship or another day? Also, have we decided on a "reveal" for our Secret Mickeys? Can't wait!! :woohoo:

DIS Meet will be on Thurs. right before the firedrill. :)

As for the reveal...I was going to leave that up to each individual. Group..do we want to meet to do the reveal? Maybe in between CC and the early dining? Or later that night (Sat night) back in the lounge???

[MamaPoppins]

Gina, can you come help us pack;)

I sure can:rotfl:I luv packing actually...I like to roll everything...fits more:laughing:

[SucalT]

Crystal,

So glad you are still going to come. My DD(6) will love meeting your little girl. There will be plenty of "non-traditional" family units to visit with. Goodness knows mine is "non-traditional" !!

We look forward to seeing you on the 23 rd. Hopefully your daughter can show mine the ropes! This will be Brenna's first cruise.

[Crystal_27]

Crystal,

So glad you are still going to come. My DD(6) will love meeting your little girl. There will be plenty of "non-traditional" family units to visit with. Goodness knows mine is "non-traditional" !!

We look forward to seeing you on the 23 rd. Hopefully your daughter can show mine the ropes! This will be Brenna's first cruise.

Thank you. I'm getting more and more okay with the decision to go without DH. I'm dreading the 8 hour drive with only DD in the car, but we will make it through. Can't wait to meet you guys! :grouphug:

[MamaPoppins]

Look into the train...thats how we are getting down...you ladies could join us and not have to drive.:rolleyes:

[SucalT]

Look into the train...thats how we are getting down...you ladies could join us and not have to drive.:rolleyes:

Crystal is actually sailing on a B2B, so she will be boarding 4 days before us. She gets to meet 2 brand new extended families.

Crystal, it will be a blast and a GREAT bonding time for you and Ansley.

Can't wait to meet everyone.

[sabrecmc]

We're a busy packing and getting so excited. I'm always so happy when I pull out my clear over-the-door shoe organizer, lol. That means I'm cruisin'!

We're going to the World for a few days and then Vero Beach. Should be fun. I'm definitely looking forward to some relaxation at Vero and on the ship. We don't plan to get off at Nassau. Been there, done that. We loved the dolphin encounter we did last time, but this time, we're just hanging out. I'm also really excited about room service. I just love the whole idea of being woken up with coffee. Yum! Safe travels everyone!

[Eeyores#1Fan]

We leave in 7 days, 23 hrs, 16 mins and 57 sec....56 secs....55 secs...:cool1:

I am SOOOOOO ready to go.

[MamaPoppins]

[QUOTE=SucalT;38215683]Crystal is actually sailing on a B2B, so she will be boarding 4 days before us. She gets to meet 2 brand new extended families.

;)Ok....have fun then Crystal...we will see u ladies on the 23rd:banana:

[Crystal_27]

[QUOTE=SucalT;38215683]Crystal is actually sailing on a B2B, so she will be boarding 4 days before us. She gets to meet 2 brand new extended families.

;)Ok....have fun then Crystal...we will see u ladies on the 23rd:banana:

See, now I'm really starting to get excited about the prospect of going. Eight hour drive should be easy, peasy, lemon squeasy (to quote my DD). :woohoo:

p.s. I actually did look into the train option, but would have had to go from Atlanta to DC (!!!) to Orlando. :rolleyes:

[SucalT]

[QUOTE=MamaPoppins;38216052]

See, now I'm really starting to get excited about the prospect of going. Eight hour drive should be easy, peasy, lemon squeasy (to quote my DD). :woohoo:

p.s. I actually did look into the train option, but would have had to go from Atlanta to DC (!!!) to Orlando. :rolleyes:

I looked at a train for me too. It would be Dallas-Chicago-DC-Orlando. 68 hours enroute! That is nearly as long as the cruise!

[MamaPoppins]

[QUOTE=Crystal_27;38216767]

I looked at a train for me too. It would be Dallas-Chicago-DC-Orlando. 68 hours enroute! That is nearly as long as the cruise!

wow...thats crazy...yeah see 8 hours seems like nothing to those routes. We are straight down...we get on and then by the next am we are waking up and getting off...hats just crazy that they take you all the way north to come back down:confused3...and u think with ATL it be like a few hours on the train and from TX a straight shot across...shows how much I know...lol well at least in 10 days we will all be on that lovely ship relaxing and making new friends...cant wait...I have lots of goodies for you guys!:rotfl:

[Eeyores#1Fan]

[QUOTE=Crystal_27;38216767]

I looked at a train for me too. It would be Dallas-Chicago-DC-Orlando. 68 hours enroute! That is nearly as long as the cruise!

[QUOTE=MamaPoppins;38216052]

See, now I'm really starting to get excited about the prospect of going. Eight hour drive should be easy, peasy, lemon squeasy (to quote my DD). :woohoo:

p.s. I actually did look into the train option, but would have had to go from Atlanta to DC (!!!) to Orlando. :rolleyes:


OK yeah those are very crazy routes. We get on in Raleigh and go straight down to Orlando. If only ATL was a little closer to Savannah. My aunt is getting on there and then it's only 6 hrs by train. Not sure about Dallas...:rotfl: Can't help you there.

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Ran across this today when looking at past cruise photos. This was back from 2005...she's 9 now. I'm pretty certain I can't get her to do this again. However, I do have a 3 yr old now....:goodvibes

http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/swee96/th_JinWindow.jpg (http://s669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/swee96/?action=view&current=JinWindow.jpg)

[SucalT]

Ran across this today when looking at past cruise photos. This was back from 2005...she's 9 now. I'm pretty certain I can't get her to do this again. However, I do have a 3 yr old now....:goodvibes

http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/swee96/th_JinWindow.jpg (http://s669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/swee96/?action=view&current=JinWindow.jpg)

Awesome photo. I plan on burning up several memory cards in an attempt to get a few priceless photos myself.

[SucalT]

Is anyone bringing a laptop with them? I would love the ability to transfer photos/video from memory card to flashdrive (via usb), but do not want to bring an entire laptop just to be able to do that. At $15/cd, shutters is a bit expensive.

Do any of the DCL computers have usb ports that would allow this? (I doubt this one.)

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Is anyone bringing a laptop with them? I would love the ability to transfer photos/video from memory card to flashdrive (via usb), but do not want to bring an entire laptop just to be able to do that. At $15/cd, shutters is a bit expensive.

Do any of the DCL computers have usb ports that would allow this? (I doubt this one.)

We will have our laptop for the same reason. :o)

[Crystal_27]

Ran across this today when looking at past cruise photos. This was back from 2005...she's 9 now. I'm pretty certain I can't get her to do this again. However, I do have a 3 yr old now....:goodvibes

http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/swee96/th_JinWindow.jpg (http://s669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/swee96/?action=view&current=JinWindow.jpg)

Awwwwww, that is precious!!! I just had the realization the other day that DD has grown out of all of her princess dresses. What's worse is that she hasn't asked for new ones, meaning she phasing out of the princess stuff. :guilty: :sad1:

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

Ran across this today when looking at past cruise photos. This was back from 2005...she's 9 now. I'm pretty certain I can't get her to do this again. However, I do have a 3 yr old now....:goodvibes

http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/swee96/th_JinWindow.jpg (http://s669.photobucket.com/albums/vv55/swee96/?action=view&current=JinWindow.jpg)

Perfect picture! Good for you for capturing that memory:goodvibes, and you get to do it again with your 3 yo...

Awwwwww, that is precious!!! I just had the realization the other day that DD has grown out of all of her princess dresses. What's worse is that she hasn't asked for new ones, meaning she phasing out of the princess stuff. :guilty: :sad1:

Both of my DD's tried to Sqeeeeeeeze into a princess dresses last June in the dressing room at W.O.D. they made it and managed to come out for a photo, but would kill me if I posted it (they were 15) My only hope to recapture that princess magic is going to be granddaughters. But I must say for a now 17 yo, my DD Tink still keeps up the image:tinker: 30% for her, 70% for me, bless her heart.

Boy I don't know about you guys, but I AM READY! albeit mentally not quite yet physically, Gina hasn't shown up yet to help us pack! My Poor DW is cranking out the OT trying to reduce her case load and train a coworker to handle some of her cases while we're gone. She has been doing 12 hour days (plus our standard 2-3 hour round-trip commute) and has to go in on Sunday!

Normally I drive and she naps, but because of her OT we have had to to take two cars most days so she is really beat. The part that stinks is she doesn't have to do the OT for the money, but won't be at peace if she leaves too much work at work..(if I made sense with that)

Me...Give me 40 or give me death...:rotfl2: after 26 years of active duty my days of giving anything more than 8 are done unless my desk is on fire! to many 24 days in my past to care that much about work anymore. I really like my job, but now that I am a civilian I can do my job, go home and try not to care!

Well didn't this post go crazy...must be the delirium, I had to get up at 4 this morning...blech to try to beat traffic in my non-HOV compliant SUV (DW takes the Prius which is HOV compliant)

Does anyone else need a Bahama Momma about now?

Crystal, you still hanging in there?

SucalT, I will also have a laptop (toughbook, little slow but you know..tough)

[SucalT]

SucalT, I will also have a laptop (toughbook, little slow but you know..tough)

I am going to leave mine behind. In the event that I fill the memory card, I will either buy another or beg a wonderful cruisemate for the quick use of theirs. :rolleyes1

One suitcase is packed and a list is made for the other. I am ready for this! Can't wait to see everyone!

--Lucas

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Boy I don't know about you guys, but I AM READY! albeit mentally not quite yet physically, Gina hasn't shown up yet to help us pack! My Poor DW is cranking out the OT trying to reduce her case load and train a coworker to handle some of her cases while we're gone. She has been doing 12 hour days (plus our standard 2-3 hour round-trip commute) and has to go in on Sunday!

WOW....Tell her find me on Castaway and I'll buy her a Konk Kooler! She sooo deserves it.

[Crystal_27]

WOW....Tell her find me on Castaway and I'll buy her a Konk Kooler! She sooo deserves it.

LOLOLOL - I'll buy her round two - - it definitely sounds like she is earning this vacation. :rotfl:

[MamaPoppins]

albeit mentally not quite yet physically, Gina hasn't shown up yet to help us pack!

sorry DSis has me busy with the kidos this weekend...just remember to roll fits so much more and or pack things you dont have to bring back...I am all pack but still gotta get DSis, her kids, and mom finished this weekend while DSis akes mom on a mini vaca this weekend to the winery:rolleyes1 but we have completed :laundy:laundry and are all set to go with the bags. We do some how have major running around to do so we will see how this works out.

As for my job I can say Im a lot blessed I work from 7am to 6pm but with 3 6month olds and 1 7month old and they are so much fun.:rotfl2:I have my own home daycare so they keep me busy! I will miss them but I am very much ready 4 my konk kooler! So indeed tell your wife we will treat her right for her hard work...I even have special treats for DSis since her job has been driving her crazy and she does so much running and planning for every1 else. Cant wait to see her face!:banana:;):cool1::rotfl2:

":rolleyes1Im ready t go, all my bags are packed:rolleyes1"

[Eeyores#1Fan]

I even have special treats for DSis since her job has been driving her crazy and she does so much running and planning for every1 else. Cant wait to see her face!:banana:;):cool1::rotfl2:

":rolleyes1Im ready t go, all my bags are packed:rolleyes1"

Sneaky, sneaky, sneaky.....

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

ya all are very nice folks and I am excited to have you as cruise mates :goodvibes

Tamika have fun with your mom this weekend, I have yet to take a winery tour and we have several small vineyards near us that offer them. I must add that to the list.

Figure..... after my post last night, MY work is having a bit crisis :rotfl: So the damage control team wants me to spearhead a project and I said "no problem, I will be back in two weeks" I don't think they liked that one too much. Oh well, I am not the only one capable of doing the job there, I will set them up with an outline tonight/tomorrow and they will be fine. Craziness.

Man, this is coming up fast.....even faster for Crystal she gets to sail Sunday:cool1::cool1::cool1:...Take care kids, I have to do some work tonight....Alex

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Tamika have fun with your mom this weekend, I have yet to take a winery tour and we have several small vineyards near us that offer them. I must add that to the list.

Man, this is coming up fast.....even faster for Crystal she gets to sail Sunday:cool1::cool1::cool1:...Take care kids, I have to do some work tonight....Alex

Yes you should visit a winery...they are really cool. This is one where my mom gets dinner, wine tasting and then wine stomping at the end. YES WINE STOMPING!!! I will have my camera ready :rotfl:

Crystal, Magie and all the other b2b cruisers leaving on Sun. have a wonderful time! Make sure you warn the staff that we are coming. :goodvibes

[SucalT]

Crystal, Magie and all the other b2b cruisers leaving on Sun. have a wonderful time! Make sure you warn the staff that we are coming. :goodvibes

Yes, safe travels to all! If we don't hear from you before, we look forward to seeing you on Thursday! :grouphug:

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

I just took a look at the Astronomical forecast and we will be sailing under a FULL MOON on the 23rd. How cool is that! Moon Rise is at 703 Pm. should be nice.

[SucalT]

I just took a look at the Astronomical forecast and we will be sailing under a FULL MOON on the 23rd. How cool is that! Moon Rise is at 703 Pm. should be nice.

Full Moon, Clear Skies and I will be in Palo for Sunset and Moonrise Sept 25th. :yay:

[Eeyores#1Fan]

There's a 60% chance of rain for the Bahamas Thurs and Fri. :sad1: Kids might be really upset if they can't swim. Need to find out what they do if it rains and you have an excursion planned. Hmmmmm......

I'm still ready to go though. Kinda wish I could do the B2B actually...lol. One of these days. Here's my next 5 days...

Tonight- wine festival
Tomorrow- head home for football game, bridal shower and housewarming
Sun- Finish packing, get girls hair done
Mon-Wed. work :surfweb:
Wed night at 9pm LEAVE FOR FL!!!!!!

And it's going to be 88 degrees in FL on Sun while we are at MK. LOVE IT!!!!

[MamaPoppins]

There's a 60% chance of rain for the Bahamas Thurs and Fri. :sad1: Kids might be really upset if they can't swim. Need to find out what they do if it rains and you have an excursion planned. Hmmmmm......

(yes we do need to know bc my baby wants to see dolphins ;)and I want to fly in the sky:upsidedow...)

I'm still ready to go though. Kinda wish I could do the B2B actually...lol. One of these days. (as well as staying in the Walt or Roy:banana:)

Here's my next 5 days...
Tonight- wine festival (staying home with the kidos)
Tomorrow- head home for football game, bridal shower and housewarming (same just add in Girl Scouts and hair cut:eek:)
Sun- Finish packing, get girls hair done (add in nails and toes:cloud9:)
Mon-Wed. work :surfweb: (work as well ad of course the Dis Board:rotfl2:)
Wed night at 9pm LEAVE FOR FL!!!!!! (about time:cool1:)

And it's going to be 88 degrees in FL on Sun while we are at MK. LOVE IT!!!! (ummm what did I pack to wear:confused:)
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::b anana::banana:

R WE THERE YET/ FYI future friends and fellow disers....Im a huge kid @ heart and my sister pays 4 it!!!!!:rotfl:

[FairyGrandmother]

We will be flying out of here at 8:40 tomarow morning and I have not yet started to pack. Have to finish my wash first and go get my nails done. At least I got the splint off my thumb so all my nails can be the same. We will be waiting for all of you to come on board on Thursday. See you all soon.
Magie

[always_learning]

I just took a look at the Astronomical forecast and we will be sailing under a FULL MOON on the 23rd. How cool is that! Moon Rise is at 703 Pm. should be nice.


Ohh thank you for that info!

There's a 60% chance of rain for the Bahamas Thurs and Fri. :sad1: Kids might be really upset if they can't swim. Need to find out what they do if it rains and you have an excursion planned. Hmmmmm......

I'm still ready to go though. Kinda wish I could do the B2B actually...lol.

I have been avoiding the weather channels and staying in denial on the rain. :upsidedow

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

We will be flying out of here at 8:40 tomarow morning and I have not yet started to pack. Have to finish my wash first and go get my nails done. At least I got the splint off my thumb so all my nails can be the same. We will be waiting for all of you to come on board on Thursday. See you all soon.
Magie

Get packing and have a GREAT trip

[SucalT]

Am I the only one crazy enough to be flying in Thursday morning? I am scheduled for a 7:00 am departure out of DFW arriving MCO 10:29am. Send some prayers my way! :-)

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

We are also cutting it close, we leave (driving) Wednesday night. Good luck

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Am I the only one crazy enough to be flying in Thursday morning? I am scheduled for a 7:00 am departure out of DFW arriving MCO 10:29am. Send some prayers my way! :-)

Nah you are NOT the only one. My sister is flying out of Charlotte (yes, I have another one that's traveling with Gina and I...lol) and my uncle is flying out of NJ. Both to arrive between 9:30am and 10am. Who knows ya'll might be on the same bus. :goodvibes

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Happy Sun everyone! My very hectic Sat. ended well although I missed my nephews 1st game. Got there RIGHT as it ended. Mom had a BLAST at the wine festival though...stomped grapes and all. Today gotta finish last min. packing because I have a lot to finish up before Wed at work. ;o)

[MamaPoppins]

Is it Wednesday yet? Is it 6pm yet? Im ready to go!!!!:rotfl: Done packing!!! Cant wait to see every1...safe travels for those not already on the ship (non BTB:sad1:)

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

Seas are given as significant wave height...which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.



Amz650-670-220400-
coastal waters from jupiter inlet to deerfield beach, fl out 20 nm-
waters from jupiter inlet to deerfield beach, fl extending from
20 nm to 60 nm-
235 pm edt tue sep 21 2010

small craft advisory for hazardous seas in effect through
thursday morning


tonight
east winds 14 to 19 knots. Seas 6 to 8 feet. North
northeast swell 2 to 3 feet. Intracoastal waters choppy in exposed
areas. Slight chance of showers.

Wednesday
east winds 12 to 17 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet. North
northeast swell 2 feet. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. Chance
of showers through the day. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon.

Wednesday night
east winds 13 to 18 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet.
North northeast swell 2 to 3 feet. Intracoastal waters choppy in
exposed areas. Chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms.

Thursday
east winds 14 to 19 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet. North
northeast swell 2 to 3 feet becoming 2 feet. Intracoastal waters
choppy in exposed areas. Chance of showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms.

Thursday night
east winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet. North
northeast swell 2 feet. Intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas.
Chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms.

Friday
east winds 13 to 18 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet. Northeast
swell 2 feet. Intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas. Chance of
showers and slight chance of thunderstorms.

Friday night
east winds 12 to 15 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet.
Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. Chance of showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms.

Saturday
east northeast winds 10 to 13 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet.
Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. Chance of showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms.

Saturday night
east southeast winds 8 to 11 knots. Seas 2 to
3 feet. Intracoastal waters a light chop. Slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms.

Sunday
east southeast winds 8 to 11 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Intracoastal waters a light chop. Chance of showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms.

$$

[Eeyores#1Fan]

So not happy about the weather predictions. :sad1:

Am happy I'll be leaving in 12 hrs....taking DD14 to school...two conf. calls....pick up kiddies and off to the train station. :goodvibes

See those of us still on land tomorrow. :cool1:

[SucalT]

Flight leaves in 24 hours. See you all soon!

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

Little delayed....my youngest had a football game tonight and is late getting back....oh well, 808 miles to the port, hopefully out of here by 9pm, that should put is in around 9 am tomorrow.....slept a few hours today so should be all set:banana: See ya all TOMORROW :banana::banana::banana:

[SucalT]

Little delayed....my youngest had a football game tonight and is late getting back....oh well, 808 miles to the port, hopefully out of here by 9pm, that should put is in around 9 am tomorrow.....slept a few hours today so should be all set:banana: See ya all TOMORROW :banana::banana::banana:


Drive safely. Our flight lands in Orlando at 10:30 am. See you at 3:00 PM.:banana:

[SucalT]

Thanks all for a great cruise.

[Crystal_27]

Thanks all for a great cruise.

I second that!! We had a blast!!

And, Tara, PM me if you are still following this thread. I hate that we didn't run into each other at all for remainder of the cruise, but I really want to hear how your upgrade was. :cloud9:

Take care all! :grouphug:

[always_learning]

Home and safe and sound with so many great memories. Timika thank you so much for planning the FE/Secret Mickey exchange. Being my first cruise I was so overwhelmed I had no chance of meeting up with you all (except Timika and I were able to chat/meet) I delivered my Secret Mickey gift a few minutes after the luggage was set outside the cabins. I apologize to my group for that!

Having little gifts delivered throughout the cruise was so fun and the cars watch was put to good use! I usually just use my phone but forgot I would be powering it off. :laughing:

I will post pictures in a few of my gifts-the reusable bags and picture frames were awesome :thumbsup2

[SucalT]

I really enjoyed the Secret Mickey exchange. I was a bit overwhelmed as well, but was able to deliver several gifts each day to SMFFMS.

Shannon, I do regret that I was not able to do the reveal on board. The plan was to knock on your door shortly the going away character meet, but having to get my luggage together put me past 11:00 PM, and I didn't want to disturb anyone sleeping in your stateroom.

I hope y'all (;) yes, we are from Texas) liked all the gifts. I really hope that you actually received all the gifts. I did have some concern that some of the items would walk away from your door without your knowledge or consent.

Safe travels to all of you not yet at home. Please check in and advise us that you are safe.

SucalT

Lucas, Shannon & Brenna Turano #5136

[Eeyores#1Fan]

Hello All! Glad everyone had a blast on the cruise. I really enjoyed all the little surprises in my FE throughout the trip. ;o)

Had to hide Crystal's gift til we got home...lol! Didn't want bubbles all over the boat. Sorry I didn't get a chance to meet you but I'm glad you ended up still going and had a good time.

Lucas...thank you soooo much for your gift. It was really good to meet you and run into you on the boat. ;o)

Terre & Alex- good to meet you both as well.

Share pics soon. :goodvibes

[FairyGrandmother]

Arrived home late last night, very tired after a long day. Had a great time on the cruise and am looking foward to my next one. The seceret mickey was fun we all enjoyed it. I am afraid that I didn't get to meet many of you but maybe next time.
Hope everyone has a safe trip home. Magie