August 13, 2010 - I WONDER Where All Our Cruisers Are?

[Mean Queen]

I'm coming late to this cruise and was very surprised to not see a thread started. So I'm starting my own. I hope we aren't the only DIS people on board for this cruise!

[Mean Queen]

Maybe I am the only Dis'er going on the 8/13/10 cruise.

[Pixiedustdawn]

We are here. Not sure where here is though. We are sailing with you. It will be myself and two daughters sailing this week.

We are very excited about this cruise!!

[Mean Queen]

Yeah! I'm glad to see somebody else will be on board. I hope we get a few more and we can do a fish extender exchange (if you want.) It'll be me, DH, and my 2 girls - 11 and 4. But they have no clue. We won't tell them until we get there and they guess. I just hope I can keep it a secret.

[Pixiedustdawn]

Yeah! I'm glad to see somebody else will be on board. I hope we get a few more and we can do a fish extender exchange (if you want.) It'll be me, DH, and my 2 girls - 11 and 4. But they have no clue. We won't tell them until we get there and they guess. I just hope I can keep it a secret.

I just did a "secret gift cruise". It was so hard not slipping. Good luck with that!

Why didn't they give us our own thread yet?

[Pixiedustdawn]

Not sure about the FE yet. I will ask the girls if they are interested in doing that.




Dawn

[Mean Queen]

I just did a "secret gift cruise". It was so hard not slipping. Good luck with that!

Why didn't they give us our own thread yet?

This is the only thread that I know of, so it's the "official" one. Just no one else has joined in. :confused3

[IrishCowboy]

I have added your thread to the cruise meet list :thumbsup2

[Pixiedustdawn]

I have added your thread to the cruise meet list :thumbsup2

Yay!! Thank you... we are official now!!!

[LuAnimal]

Hi!

I've got a crowd of 8 going, 4 adults ages 40 to 80 and 4 children ages 7 to 11. My DD is 11, also. :)

[Pixiedustdawn]

Hi!

I've got a crowd of 8 going, 4 adults ages 40 to 80 and 4 children ages 7 to 11. My DD is 11, also. :)

Welcome! Are you having a family gathering? Sounds like fun!

[LuAnimal]

Welcome! Are you having a family gathering? Sounds like fun!

My Mother (80) takes me, my sister and children (now grand children and one great grandchild) on a yearly trip. We have done WDW before but this will be the first cruise for her and we sail on my 50th (OMG!) Birthday. :)

We're all excited and I have been perusing the boards for all the tips I can get to make this trip enjoyable since the age range is from 7-80. It should be interesting to say the least.

[Pixiedustdawn]

My Mother (80) takes me, my sister and children (now grand children and one great grandchild) on a yearly trip. We have done WDW before but this will be the first cruise for her and we sail on my 50th (OMG!) Birthday. :)

We're all excited and I have been perusing the boards for all the tips I can get to make this trip enjoyable since the age range is from 7-80. It should be interesting to say the least.

It is definitely a great way to spend your 50th! You will never forget it!

[Mean Queen]

My Mother (80) takes me, my sister and children (now grand children and one great grandchild) on a yearly trip. We have done WDW before but this will be the first cruise for her and we sail on my 50th (OMG!) Birthday. :)

We're all excited and I have been perusing the boards for all the tips I can get to make this trip enjoyable since the age range is from 7-80. It should be interesting to say the least.

Welcome! That sounds like a great way to spend a big birthday.

The DIS has lots of good tips and tricks for cruising. This will be our 5th Disney cruise, so I'll be happy to answer any questions. Though we don't do many excursions because my youngest was too young before and now I'd rather just hang on the ship.

[Pixiedustdawn]

Totally excited. My youngest is making her confirmation this week and the three of us decided we are going to start discussing what we are going to do on the cruise.

My oldest wants to check out the Spa. I have not yet paid for the cruise in it's entirety, so I won't be able to book anything as of yet. My daughter told me she definitely would love to eat at Palo. This is a good thing because I was definitely planning on it. lol

[Mean Queen]

Totally excited. My youngest is making her confirmation this week and the three of us decided we are going to start discussing what we are going to do on the cruise.

My oldest wants to check out the Spa. I have not yet paid for the cruise in it's entirety, so I won't be able to book anything as of yet. My daughter told me she definitely would love to eat at Palo. This is a good thing because I was definitely planning on it. lol



Palo's is amazing. We are definitely going to book dinner there. I'm just hoping my friends join us on the cruise so my oldest DD has a friend to hang out with. Otherwise, she gets shy at the kids club and fights being left. I'm not sure how the youngest will be this time. Last cruise, she liked the kids club, then hated it, then liked it again (after we forced her back so we could go to the spa.)

[Pixiedustdawn]

Palo's is amazing. We are definitely going to book dinner there. I'm just hoping my friends join us on the cruise so my oldest DD has a friend to hang out with. Otherwise, she gets shy at the kids club and fights being left. I'm not sure how the youngest will be this time. Last cruise, she liked the kids club, then hated it, then liked it again (after we forced her back so we could go to the spa.)

I hope your friends can join you also, or I hope at least your children will enjoy the club this time so you can enjoy yourselves. I believe they allow the children to go back and forth in between the age groups now at the clubs. Maybe they will hang out together and have a better time.

After all our cruises this will be the first time I am taking my daughter to Palo, so it will be a pretty exciting dinner for us.

[Pixiedustdawn]

O.k. my daughter is begging me to make reservations at Palo as well as reservations at the Spa as soon as possible. I am going to have to try and figure out what night would be the best for us to go and then

I just have to pay this cruise in full. I am probably going to pay this one off within the next 24 hrs, so I can book.

Anyone else pay it off in full and book anything yet?

Dawn

[Mean Queen]

O.k. my daughter is begging me to make reservations at Palo as well as reservations at the Spa as soon as possible. I am going to have to try and figure out what night would be the best for us to go and then

I just have to pay this cruise in full. I am probably going to pay this one off within the next 24 hrs, so I can book.

Anyone else pay it off in full and book anything yet?

Dawn



We paid in full, since we used DVC points. But we can't book anything until May 15th.

[Pixiedustdawn]

My youngest decided she wants to have a go at making a FE. This should be very interesting! I have never done a FE before.

[Mean Queen]

My youngest decided she wants to have a go at making a FE. This should be very interesting! I have never done a FE before.

My friends did the no-sew FE directions on the board and both looked great. I just bought mine from ebay. I guess the FE exchange will be pretty easy with so few people in this thread. :confused3

[Pixiedustdawn]

I have a question.

Does anyone know what are the perks to keeping the booking through DCL? I have a opportunity to transfer to a TA that is offering me more onboard credit.

i know once I transfer the booking DCL will not speak to me if I need anything changed, but is there anything I am not thinking of besides that?

The extra onboard credit sounds very tempting.

Dawn

[Pixiedustdawn]

My friends did the no-sew FE directions on the board and both looked great. I just bought mine from ebay. I guess the FE exchange will be pretty easy with so few people in this thread. :confused3

I just bought her felt and told her to go for it. Haha, I hope it will be strong enough to hold stuff.

[Mean Queen]

I have a question.

Does anyone know what are the perks to keeping the booking through DCL? I have a opportunity to transfer to a TA that is offering me more onboard credit.

i know once I transfer the booking DCL will not speak to me if I need anything changed, but is there anything I am not thinking of besides that?

The extra onboard credit sounds very tempting.

Dawn

I don't know of any other than dealing directly with Disney than a middle man. Since we used DVC points, we plan to stay with Disney because it'd be easier if there were problems. But we had considered changing before for tempting offers.

[Pixiedustdawn]

I don't know of any other than dealing directly with Disney than a middle man. Since we used DVC points, we plan to stay with Disney because it'd be easier if there were problems. But we had considered changing before for tempting offers.

I have one more week before I have to pay in full, I am going to ask around a bit more before I go and transfer the reservations.

I can't seem to get a complete answer from Disney on this.

Thanks!

[Pixiedustdawn]

So basically I have found out I just wont be able to discuss $ with Disney after I switch my reservations over. It is worth picking up the extra onboard credit.

I figure every little bit helps for such an expensive summer.

[Pixiedustdawn]

Hope all of you FLA residents checked out the discounts for the cruise!

[Mean Queen]

Hope all of you FLA residents checked out the discounts for the cruise!

I wonder if we'd get a discount even when using points. I think I'll call and ask.

My friend and her family will be joining us. So there will now be another couple with a DS13 and DD11. She is a platinum Castaway Club member (more than 10 cruises) so she already booked Palo's for us for dinner and brunch. :banana:

[Pixiedustdawn]

I wonder if we'd get a discount even when using points. I think I'll call and ask.

My friend and her family will be joining us. So there will now be another couple with a DS13 and DD11. She is a platinum Castaway Club member (more than 10 cruises) so she already booked Palo's for us for dinner and brunch. :banana:

Hope you get the discount!!

I received a call from Disney asking if I wanted to book the comp Palo dinner for the cruise that I already paid in full. I said I would just wait until I was onboard to book it as I have no idea what day I would want to eat at Palo.

I am curious if you got the discount, let us know what they said.

[Mean Queen]

Hope you get the discount!!

I received a call from Disney asking if I wanted to book the comp Palo dinner for the cruise that I already paid in full. I said I would just wait until I was onboard to book it as I have no idea what day I would want to eat at Palo.

I am curious if you got the discount, let us know what they said.

We booked the 2nd night for dinner, since we're doing the brunch on the final day at sea.

[Pixiedustdawn]

We booked the 2nd night for dinner, since we're doing the brunch on the final day at sea.

How would you know what dinner you will be missing in the main dining room, or what main dining room you will be missing? Did you ask for a specific dining rotation?

[Mean Queen]

How would you know what dinner you will be missing in the main dining room, or what main dining room you will be missing? Did you ask for a specific dining rotation?

We don't know. But I think the 3rd night is pirate night and we don't want to miss that.

[Pixiedustdawn]

We don't know. But I think the 3rd night is pirate night and we don't want to miss that.

That is the night when I really want a turkey leg, but I am always too full to eat it. hahaha

[delsdad]

My family has switched to the Aug 13 cruise from the 29th. Myself, DW Roxanne and DD Delaney (7) will be onboard. Heres hoping for perfect weather !

[Mean Queen]

My family has switched to the Aug 13 cruise from the 29th. Myself, DW Roxanne and DD Delaney (7) will be onboard. Heres hoping for perfect weather !

Glad to see another DIS family on board! I second the perfect weather request.

[clubfig4]

Hey Mean Queen et al
We are a family of four travelling with the Mean Queen and her family. So please add us to the Fe list (Mean Queen?).Besides DH there is DS 13 and DD will be eleven then. I'm not a good online socializer so I may not post a lot. Maybe when we start gearing up for the cruise.
:banana::cool1::cheer2:



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[Mean Queen]

Hey Mean Queen et al
We are a family of four travelling with the Mean Queen and her family. So please add us to the Fe list (Mean Queen?).Besides DH there is DS 13 and DD will be eleven then. I'm not a good online socializer so I may not post a lot. Maybe when we start gearing up for the cruise.
:banana::cool1::cheer2:



Don't worry, I'll socialize online enough for the both of our families. It is looking like a small FE group. If anyone is interested, just send me a PM with your info: email, names (if comfortable), ages (for kids), and room number (otherwise you get nuttin'.) Then I'll email everyone a list. I figure we can all just deliver when we have the time, rather than setting up delivery dates.

[doxiewawa]

This sounds fun! We would like to be a part of the exchange. Crossing my fingers for fantastic weather:cool1:

[Pixiedustdawn]

My family has switched to the Aug 13 cruise from the 29th. Myself, DW Roxanne and DD Delaney (7) will be onboard. Heres hoping for perfect weather !

Welcome!!

I am crossing my fingers also for good weather, and no tar balls! :(

[Pixiedustdawn]

Hey Mean Queen et al
We are a family of four travelling with the Mean Queen and her family. So please add us to the Fe list (Mean Queen?).Besides DH there is DS 13 and DD will be eleven then. I'm not a good online socializer so I may not post a lot. Maybe when we start gearing up for the cruise.
:banana::cool1::cheer2:



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Glad you are joining us!!

[Pixiedustdawn]

Don't worry, I'll socialize online enough for the both of our families. It is looking like a small FE group. If anyone is interested, just send me a PM with your info: email, names (if comfortable), ages (for kids), and room number (otherwise you get nuttin'.) Then I'll email everyone a list. I figure we can all just deliver when we have the time, rather than setting up delivery dates.

We are a family of three that would like to join the FE exchange. I am not good with the PM'ing part. Not too sure how, but I will try to send our info to you.

[Pixiedustdawn]

Here is a question for all you Palo lovers.

What is the best day and time to eat at Palo?

We don't want to miss anything fun.

[clubfig4]

Here is a question for all you Palo lovers.

What is the best day and time to eat at Palo?

We don't want to miss anything fun.

Hi pixiedust dawn
Dinner is very amazing. It is like a $200.00+ dinner. But unless you know your dining rotation it is hard to predict which night to do Palo's. My opinion is that Parrot Cay dining room you would not miss much. But again, you do not know which night you would be there. Your best bet would be to book brunch, which is also amazing but only done on the Day at Sea (only one for this cruise).

[Mean Queen]

Here is a question for all you Palo lovers.

What is the best day and time to eat at Palo?

We don't want to miss anything fun.

That's always a hard choice on the shorter cruise. I hate to miss the Pirate night, not because of the menu so much as I love the show in the dining room and like to have some room for the party buffet. I think that's usually the third night on a 4 night cruise. I also hate to miss the Animator's Palette show, but unless you know your rotation, that's hard to predict. If you don't mind missing the good bye show, I think Palo's would be a good way to end the cruise. No matter what, you will be getting better food at Palo's than in the dining room. I just hate to miss the fun stuff with our girls. Otherwise, I'd pick every night for Palo's... and brunch. :thumbsup2

[doxiewawa]

This will be our first Disney cruise and we are super excited. We are also interested in the fish exchange.

[Pixiedustdawn]

Thanks for all the advice on Palo dining. It will be my daughters first Palo dining experience. We chose to do it on the Castaway Cay night.

I am not sure how to send a PM. I have only responded to them in the past. We do want to participate in the FE though.

[candies]

Hello everybody, We three (myself,DH and DD who is 6 ) are cruising with you all. This is will be our first cruising experience and our first time in Florida.Really looking forward to it.

[Mean Queen]

Hello everybody, We three (myself,DH and DD who is 6 ) are cruising with you all. This is will be our first cruising experience and our first time in Florida.Really looking forward to it.

How exciting! Let me know if you want to do the "Fish Extender" gift exchange.

[candies]

How exciting! Let me know if you want to do the "Fish Extender" gift exchange.
Hello Mean Queen,
We are first time cruisers (not just with Disney ;-). We first booked the cruise and am still reading about the activities onboard and the excursions etc. I have no clue what 'fish-extender' is...I am 'googling' for it now. Will let you know soon.Thanks!

[candies]

And also Mean Queen and fellow cruisers, I was more in to booking the 'Blue Lagoon Dolphin Encounter' excursion at Nassau as my DD has been a bottle nose dolphin fanatic and I see two schedules for that excursion. The morning one id from 9:15am to 1:45pm at Nassau. I see that the ship arrives at Nassau at 9:30am only. How do they do the excursion which starts at 9:45? Isn't the time interval too short? Please help me if you have done this before . Thanks!

[Mean Queen]

Hello Mean Queen,
We are first time cruisers (not just with Disney ;-). We first booked the cruise and am still reading about the activities onboard and the excursions etc. I have no clue what 'fish-extender' is...I am 'googling' for it now. Will let you know soon.Thanks!

It's just a gift exchange/secret santa type thing. The "fish extenders" are little pockets hung from the fish clip outside the room doors. Your fellow thread members who sign up will leave little gifts in these pockets and you do the same. Everyone seems to do the exchanges a little different. I'm all for just delivering when you can, but maybe we can work it out so there's a gift every day. So if one day would work best for you, call it. If you aren't sure, then don't worry about it. You'll just give who is in your room, the ages for the kids, and the room number.

Do a search on the DIS for Fish Extender or FE. There's directions to make on on the board or you can buy one from Ebay (I did.)

[Pixiedustdawn]

Hi Shay,

How does this FE work now? Are you going to give us a list of everyone participating, and is there going to be a cut off date for people that want to join? I may need a list when you board the ship otherwise.

[Mean Queen]

Hi Shay,

How does this FE work now? Are you going to give us a list of everyone participating, and is there going to be a cut off date for people that want to join? I may need a list when you board the ship otherwise.

We can do a cut off of when the first person leaves for the trip. If any late comers join, I can leave a note in the FE with their info with the understanding they may not get much since many people only bring enough for those originally signed up. I will get a list of the names, ages, and room numbers together. If anyone wants a certain day (for instance, if you have a pirate themed gift and want to do it on Pirate night) let me know. There just usually isn't a gift the morning we leave because everyone wants to pack their FE.

[Pixiedustdawn]

Whatever you think is good. I have never done this, my daughters and I are excited. We are leaving for our first cruise August 3rd, but we will be flying out the night before.

[starr311]

Hello everyone, we are first time cruisers on this ship. We are actually going on this cruise through the Make A Wish Foundation. There will be six of us going on the cruise - my 11 year old nephew (the "Wisher"), his mom, his grandpa, his aunt and uncle (my husband and myself), and his cousin (our 10 year old son).

We are very excited that the Make A Wish Foundation granted this wish! We have no idea what to expect, but we cannot wait!

[Mean Queen]

Hello everyone, we are first time cruisers on this ship. We are actually going on this cruise through the Make A Wish Foundation. There will be six of us going on the cruise - my 11 year old nephew (the "Wisher"), his mom, his grandpa, his aunt and uncle (my husband and myself), and his cousin (our 10 year old son).

We are very excited that the Make A Wish Foundation granted this wish! We have no idea what to expect, but we cannot wait!

Welcome aboard! Please let us know if you want to take part in the Fish Extender/gift exchange. I think your nephew will definitely have a dream trip. My DD will turn 11 the week before and she loves the ship (though she has no clue yet she will be on the ship in August. )

[starr311]

We'd love to participate but can you let me know what we are getting ourselves into? We want to make the most of this amazing opportunity!

[Mean Queen]

We'd love to participate but can you let me know what we are getting ourselves into? We want to make the most of this amazing opportunity!

It's a small cruise and so far it seems to be a small DIS group, so it shouldn't be a big hassle. Each family taking part will deliver a little goody to the "Fish Extender" of the other cruisemates. Gifts I have gotten have been anything from pirate themed goodies (tattoos, eye patches, bracelets), homemade Disney themed book marks, Princess items for girls, Cars items for boys, or even non-Disney related stuff that represents you. The items are always small and inexpensive, but nice to find when you get back to your room.

[living20057]

Hi everyone!! We just booked our trip. It will be the four of us. Myself and mother and two sons (5 and 9).

[Mean Queen]

Hi everyone!! We just booked our trip. It will be the four of us. Myself and mother and two sons (5 and 9).

Welcome aboard! Is this your first Disney cruise? Read back through the thread and let us know if you are interested in the Fish Extender/gift exchange.

[living20057]

Yes, this is our 1st Disney cruise. Yes, we would like to participate in the FE.

[Pixiedustdawn]

Welcome Living!! This will be your first of many!

[living20057]

I have started working on my FE! I am going to try and make it myself :cool1:
My children also don't know we are going, so it should be a fun surprise. When do you usually get your room number? We booked a GTY category.

[Mean Queen]

I have started working on my FE! I am going to try and make it myself :cool1:
My children also don't know we are going, so it should be a fun surprise. When do you usually get your room number? We booked a GTY category.

Wooo hooo! I'm trying to get the names of everyone together. I'll need everyone interested to send me their info and room numbers when you get them. I have never done GTY so I don't know when that comes out.

We are getting very excited! We still haven't told the kids. I have bought a few things claiming it's for our cruise next March. My oldest got all mad because I got her and her sister matching pirate shirts and she said "There's no way I'm going to fit into that next March!" :cool2:

[Mean Queen]

So far I have room information for me, Clubfig4, Pixiedustdawn, and Living20057. Doxiewawa, Starr311, and Candies have said they want to take part so just PM me a room number and names, ages of kids if you are still interested.

[Mean Queen]

We got great news today! DVC called and upgrades our room and our friends to a balcony! Good thing I didn't send out the FE list yet.

[candies]

So far I have room information for me, Clubfig4, Pixiedustdawn, and Living20057. Doxiewawa, Starr311, and Candies have said they want to take part so just PM me a room number and names, ages of kids if you are still interested.


Hello Shay,

I just got the room number . I would like to be a part of the fish extender too , could you please send me the list too. Thanks! I will PM you my room no. I tried now but when I click 'send message' ,I don't see any window opening up. I'll try again tomorrow.

[Pixiedustdawn]

We got great news today! DVC called and upgrades our room and our friends to a balcony! Good thing I didn't send out the FE list yet.

Great news!!!

[Pixiedustdawn]

Hello Shay,

I just got the room number . I would like to be a part of the fish extender too , could you please send me the list too. Thanks! I will PM you my room no. I tried now but when I click 'send message' ,I don't see any window opening up. I'll try again tomorrow.

I think you need a certain amount of posts in order to send a PM. I do remember that happening with me too. Just post a few more times and you will be fine to pm.

[living20057]

I have decided to venture out and make my fish extender. I'm pretty excited and nervous.

For the pirate night, do people usually dress up. Should I bring special clothes to wear for that night?

[Mean Queen]

I have decided to venture out and make my fish extender. I'm pretty excited and nervous.

For the pirate night, do people usually dress up. Should I bring special clothes to wear for that night?

It's been different on different cruises. I noticed on the longer cruises, people seem to dress up more. On our last cruise, we were about the only ones really dressed up. I'm also thinking the further away we get from the Pirates movies being out, the less interested people are in dressing up. This trip I bought matching tank tops for my girls with rhinestone girl pirate skulls. It's piratey, but not a full out costume. I just have to find something for DH and me to wear.

[Mean Queen]

WOOO HOOO! We got our documents/luggage tags today! Anyone else get anything good in the mail?

[doxiewawa]

We got our luggage tags and documents as well. Can't wait!:cool2:

[living20057]

We got our document book too!! We are almost one month away. Getting pretty excited. I have been going through the boards, and there are some great suggestions. So far I have decided to sew my fish extender (my first sewing project). I have made things to decorate the door and I have so really cute tip envelopes.

[Mean Queen]

I need to get magnet paper to work on my door decorations. But I have to do it without the kids around so I don't accidently spill the beans. I also have to finish and print all the online documents.

I'm going to send out a first round of the FE list when we get 2 weeks out. Then I'll do any updates about a week before. If there are any last minute changes once we get on board, you can put the info in my FE and I'll get it out to the rest of the group.

[WDWBW09]

Maybe I am the only Dis'er going on the 8/13/10 cruise.

Hello we are on board with you too. We're doing a (WDW-DCL-WDW) 11 day road trip for our 5th Wedding Anniversary (Adult Only)

While we'll sincerely miss the madness of having our children at WDW and DCL...he he...We're looking forward to reconnecting on the Cruise.

All I can say is can't wait to go to Palo! Snorkling at the Cay! Did I mention Palo?

Our last Cruise with the family below in Dec was nice but the boat was causing motion sickness big time and our kids never stepped foot on the Cay. All smiles when we threw out the surprise that we were going to WDW to calm the blues!

Oh-well good reason to plan a trip on the dream in 2012!

We're really fired up about our celebration!

[Mean Queen]

Hello we are on board with you too. We're doing a (WDW-DCL-WDW) 11 day road trip for our 5th Wedding Anniversary (Adult Only)

While we'll sincerely miss the madness of having our children at WDW and DCL...he he...We're looking forward to reconnecting on the Cruise.

All I can say is can't wait to go to Palo! Snorkling at the Cay! Did I mention Palo?

Our last Cruise with the family below in Dec was nice but the boat was causing motion sickness big time and our kids never stepped foot on the Cay. All smiles when we threw out the surprise that we were going to WDW to calm the blues!

Oh-well good reason to plan a trip on the dream in 2012!

We're really fired up about our celebration!

That sounds like a dream vacation! Though I love traveling with the kids, I'd really love to just have a vacation with my DH.

[living20057]

How is everyone getting to the Port? We are staying Animal Kingdom before we leave, so I reserved a rental car verses paying for the bus for 4 people. I was considering doing a town car. I saw Happy Limo and FL tours were popular on the boards, but I found a couple of companies that I haven't heard any discussion about on the boards: AAA Cruise Transportation, Sandman Transportation, and 247T.com.

[Mean Queen]

How is everyone getting to the Port? We are staying Animal Kingdom before we leave, so I reserved a rental car verses paying for the bus for 4 people. I was considering doing a town car. I saw Happy Limo and FL tours were popular on the boards, but I found a couple of companies that I haven't heard any discussion about on the boards: AAA Cruise Transportation, Sandman Transportation, and 247T.com.

We're just driving up the morning of. It takes us about 3 hours. We considered doing the bus from OKW since we're staying there after the cruise, but remembered the bus people get there a lot later than we do when we drive. We like to get on board as soon as possible! :thumbsup2 I bet the rental or town car would get you there earlier than the bus.

[Mean Queen]

Just a general headcount and update for anyone looking to get a head start on their FE gifts. Since some people make gifts or buy for specific age/gender, I wanted to give you a general idea of what we have.

Here's who I have room numbers for and are for sure doing the FE exchange (I will PM room numbers and names.)

Shay (Mean Queen), DH, (girl - 11), (girl - 4)

Debbie (Clubfig4), DH, (boy - 13), (girl - 11)

Dawn (Pixiedustdawn), dd - (24), dd - (13)

mom (Living20057), grandmother, ds 9, ds 5

Mom (Doxiewawa), DH, boy - 2

Here are the others who have said they want to take part, but I'm waiting on room numbers -

Starr311 -
4 adults
Boy 11
Boy 10

Candies -
2 adults
DD 6

[living20057]

We're getting closer. I have been working on making my FE all day. This is my first sewing project, thank goodness for you tube. It explains everything you need, I would have definitely been lost without it.

[candies]

Just a general headcount and update for anyone looking to get a head start on their FE gifts. Since some people make gifts or buy for specific age/gender, I wanted to give you a general idea of what we have.

Here's who I have room numbers for and are for sure doing the FE exchange (I will PM room numbers and names.)

Shay (Mean Queen), DH, (girl - 11), (girl - 4)

Debbie (Clubfig4), DH, (boy - 13), (girl - 11)

Dawn (Pixiedustdawn), dd - (24), dd - (13)

mom (Living20057), grandmother, ds 9, ds 5

Mom (Doxiewawa), DH, boy - 2

Here are the others who have said they want to take part, but I'm waiting on room numbers -

Starr311 -
4 adults
Boy 11
Boy 10

Candies -
2 adults
DD 6

Hello Shay, I have my room number .As some else here said,I am unable to PM you as I have to meet minimum no. of posts to send PMs. Could you please send a PM to me,I'll reply to it so I can give my room no. to you. Thank you!

[Pixiedustdawn]

We are still waiting for our docs to come and I hope they hurry up, or we may be gone before they arrive. That would not be good.

We are leaving here on August 2nd and staying at the Hilton at the airport. We leave on our first cruise August 3rd. I will take a list of the people that want to do the FE with me.

Just got back from the NCL Epic and was hoping I could just do laundry and repack the same clothes. lol

[hortontrio]

We are also going on our first family cruise~~SOOO EXCITED i found this forum last night~~We are a trio~~Michael, Carrie and DD who is 6..would love to do FE though NEVER done it before, sounds sooooooooooo fun!! anyone interested?? wheres everyone from? VA here!!!

[hortontrio]

:cheer2:Hi everyone~~okay i really want to do FE can we go over like what is expected of everyone etc. Like do we give everyone a gift on the list? is it just a one time thing during the cruise or multiple times. How do you make a FE? i am very very new to all thse BUt really want to get involved. Also want to do the door decrations and anything else that would make it that much more fun~~any tips would be great. Wonder if since theres not much of us we can get a group pic at some point or something..might be hard to arrange though~~ THREE WEEKS from today folks we will be all together!! WOOHOO
Carrie

[Mean Queen]

:cheer2:Hi everyone~~okay i really want to do FE can we go over like what is expected of everyone etc. Like do we give everyone a gift on the list? is it just a one time thing during the cruise or multiple times. How do you make a FE? i am very very new to all thse BUt really want to get involved. Also want to do the door decrations and anything else that would make it that much more fun~~any tips would be great. Wonder if since theres not much of us we can get a group pic at some point or something..might be hard to arrange though~~ THREE WEEKS from today folks we will be all together!! WOOHOO
Carrie

Hi Carrie! I'd be happy to add you to the FE list. You can send me a private message once you reach 10 posts on the DIS. Since it's a short trip, I figure everyone can just take one day, whatever works best for you. It's up to each person if they want to get something for adults and kids, or just kids, or just a family gift. There are instructions on the board for a no-sew fish extender. My friends made them for the last cruise we did and they look great. I bought mine a few trips ago from Ebay. I'll private message everyone on the list with the information in a week, then again the week before the cruise if there are any changes.

You reminded me I need to buy some new magnet paper for our door decorations. For some reason, someone stole my name one from the last cruise. Though I can't figure out why anyone other than me would want a Shay "Mean Queen" door magnet. :confused3

[Mean Queen]

Hello Shay, I have my room number .As some else here said,I am unable to PM you as I have to meet minimum no. of posts to send PMs. Could you please send a PM to me,I'll reply to it so I can give my room no. to you. Thank you!

I have pm'd you, but never got a reply. Maybe you still need 10 posts before you can reply? Just 2 more to go, feel free to just post anything on the thread to get to 10.

[hortontrio]

trying to get my 10 posts so i can PM you!!lol~~
okay so i looked on here and got some great clipart to decorate the door, so exciting~~ i gotta go to the store to get the magnet stuff...
so we just buy small little gifts for whomever and stick in in the FE? anytime throughout the cruise? sounds so fun!!! do you guys make things or buy little trinkets? Also, where can i find the directions to make the FE? THANKS:cool1: and yeah WHY would anyone want to steal your name lol. Do only DISmembers do the door decorations??
Thanks, C

[Mean Queen]

trying to get my 10 posts so i can PM you!!lol~~
okay so i looked on here and got some great clipart to decorate the door, so exciting~~ i gotta go to the store to get the magnet stuff...
so we just buy small little gifts for whomever and stick in in the FE? anytime throughout the cruise? sounds so fun!!! do you guys make things or buy little trinkets? Also, where can i find the directions to make the FE? THANKS:cool1: and yeah WHY would anyone want to steal your name lol. Do only DISmembers do the door decorations??
Thanks, C

Have you checked out the DIS DCL FAQ link under the Disney Cruise Line Forum section? It has lots of great info, including this little link to a no-sew FE: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30302583&postcount=609

Some people make stuff, some people buy stuff, it's all up to you on what you want to put in the FE. I think the FAQ has an area with ideas for that too. I think a lot of people decorate their doors, but it may only be the DIS that does the FE exchange.

[hortontrio]

So is there a story behind your name, cause you are beyond mean to me..you ahve been incredibly helpful..maybe thats why someone stole your name..didnt think it fit!!!

=):banana:

[hortontrio]

Sorry guys, I want to PM Meanie so i have to get 10 posts in~~sorry!!:worship:
these boards certainly are addicting though!!

[Mean Queen]

So is there a story behind your name, cause you are beyond mean to me..you ahve been incredibly helpful..maybe thats why someone stole your name..didnt think it fit!!!

=):banana:

LOL! There is. When my oldest was little, she called all the evil queens in Disney movies "the mean queen." One day we were at the park and I pointed out the Queen of Hearts by saying "Hey look! There's the Mean Queen!" The Queen of Hearts stopped, gave me the off with your head sign, then stomped off. DH and I were laughing hysterically, but my DD was majorly freaked out. Which made us laugh harder. So when I was looking for a name for the DIS board, I thought that would be pretty funny.

[hortontrio]

We have a 6yr old that can not swim or doggy paddle at all. Is the water at the Catamaran shallow enough for her to stand in and snorkel or should we just do the lagoon?
Thanks:confused3

[hortontrio]

:yay:I am soooooooooooooo excited!! We went to Walmart and I am goign to attempt to make my own FE...please no one laugh at me when you see ours in 3 weeks. Its something that kinda came to mind as i wandered around walmart so we will see how it turns out. I was trying to explain all about FE to hubby, but instead we got on the forum and he read it himself~~we bought magnets today and I did the home dept paint swatch thing..it was fun i got like 30 of them, dh was totally supportive of it...i told him he could cut out the mickey head, or we could leave them liek they are and be unique (and a tad bit corny) lol. thanks for the great ideas on here--
Carrie
Meanie..funny story about your name

[hortontrio]

Sorry guys:eek: i really am exciteda bout PMing meanie so i gotta get my 10 posts in...how many are on the list so far for the FE??

[Mean Queen]

Sorry guys:eek: i really am exciteda bout PMing meanie so i gotta get my 10 posts in...how many are on the list so far for the FE??

Here's an update to the last count:

Shay (Mean Queen), DH, (girl - 11), (girl - 4)

Debbie (Clubfig4), DH, (boy - 13), (girl - 11)

Dawn (Pixiedustdawn), dd - (24), dd - (13)

mom (Living20057), grandmother, ds 9, ds 5

Mom (Doxiewawa), DH, boy - 2

Here are the others who have said they want to take part, but I'm waiting on room numbers - I know the first two are waiting to be able to PM me.

Hortontrio -
2 adults
DD 6

Candies -
2 adults
DD 6

Starr311 -
4 adults
Boy 11
Boy 10

[hortontrio]

Thanks Meanie~~okay so we started making the pockets....we each made our own with red felt...oh im so excited, its going to dry overnight and then we will attempt to assemble tomorow? should i post pictures or let is be a surprise~~~:confused3
Carrie

[hortontrio]

Happy Cruise day in three weeks!!~~~Gnight fellow cruisers!!!:woohoo:

[living20057]

Welcome Carrie!! We are excited about the cruise too. This is our first Disney cruise. I decided to make my FE by sewing it, my first sewing project ever. :cool1: I haven't learned to sew completely in a straight line, so the ship rocking isn't the cause of my FE being crooked it, it really is. But it's not too bad.

For my FE gifts I did decide to make them. They have some really good craft ideas on the boards, and I have been exploring. I would post a pic, but I don't know how. :confused3

[Mean Queen]

Welcome Carrie!! We are excited about the cruise too. This is our first Disney cruise. I decided to make my FE by sewing it, my first sewing project ever. :cool1: I haven't learned to sew completely in a straight line, so the ship rocking isn't the cause of my FE being crooked it, it really is. But it's not too bad.

For my FE gifts I did decide to make them. They have some really good craft ideas on the boards, and I have been exploring. I would post a pic, but I don't know how. :confused3

To post pics on the DIS, you need to first upload your picture to a site like Photobucket then copy and paste the IMG link into your post. My oldest and her friend love to deliver the FE gifts because they love seeing all the FE's that people make and how everyone decorates their doors. I may have to help deliver with my youngest so she can see them too.

[hortontrio]

Meanie, did you get the PM? :dance3:

[hortontrio]

My FE is done!!! I LOVE IT!!! Its my profile pic on Facebook if anyone wants to see it and is on FB...Just search for Carrie Kirby Horton~~YAH!!!

[doxiewawa]

Less than three weeks to go! I told my husband, at 5:30 last night, that three weeks from that moment we'd be sailing along. I have my FE done, gifts done and packing list done. DH thinks I'm a little crazy...but I'm ready for vacation! :cool2:
We're going to tie dye some mickey shirts tonight. Then, I think I have everything done - except pack and go to port.

[living20057]

Carrie,

I saw your FE. It looks good and you guys got it done so quickly.

[hortontrio]

Thanks...for the very first FE ever, i think it turned out pretty good. We went to the store today and got some pirate stuff to decorate our own shirts and they had a beware sign for 50cents..got it it has pirates on it....it was actualy dhs idea which i was surprised but this way you will know which room is ours. I also got an ide for FE's for the children, so we will see how that goes nothing elaborate by any means... hope everyone is having a great day~~~ LESS than three weeks now!!:cool1:

[hortontrio]

Morning fellow cruisers!!!! hope everyone is excited and having a great day!!! any things that we definetly need to pack...someone said on the boards about a power strip so we got a new 3 dollar one to take along, the FE is done and we are working on the FE gifts, any other things we might forget about bringing but would need??
C

PS where is everyone from?
VA here

[Mean Queen]

Morning fellow cruisers!!!! hope everyone is excited and having a great day!!! any things that we definetly need to pack...someone said on the boards about a power strip so we got a new 3 dollar one to take along, the FE is done and we are working on the FE gifts, any other things we might forget about bringing but would need??
C

PS where is everyone from?
VA here

A pop up laundry hamper or laundry bag can be very helpful for your dirty clothes. Then you just dump the bag in the suitcase to take home and put in the laundry room. I always pack a fan for white noise and to drown out the hall noises, especially this trip with us being so close to the mid-ship elevators. Also, a nightlight for the bathroom can be helpful for the little ones to find their way in the middle of the night, especially in an inside cabin.

Are you planning on doing the signed pillow case or picture frame? You can drop one off at guest services at the beginning of the cruise and it'll be returned signed by the main characters at the end. It's a very cool keepsake. I bought pillow cases embroidered with the girls favorite characters (from Ebay) for previous cruises. I think I may do the picture frame for this cruise.

[hortontrio]

I heard briefly about the pillow cases, so you just get a pillow case and give it guest services and they do all the work?? what about the picture frame? how does that work? any kind of picture frame? as long as it can be signed obviously~~? thats so awesome how disney does stuff extra like this....I am just so excited, i just wish it was more than 4 days long... thanks for the suggestions... appreciate it!!!
C

[hortontrio]

:worship:Hi~~ its me again!!!:worship: I saw on the boards there were envelopes for mousekeeping..that is just for the people who clean our staterooms correct? do you tip them at the end of the cruise or every day?? is there any templates for envelopes for the waiter etc? same thing, do we tip everyone at the end of the cruise? THANKS!!

[hortontrio]

since i spend all my spare time on the boards :cool1: i found the envelopes for general tiping...i also found some templates of paper dolls that my dd (6) is in love with Just an idea if you have DD who may need a activity on the plane and or car/ we are driving from VA to FL so we are buying little gadget here and there and putting them in a bag for her so she can have things to do, so the paper dolls are goign in there too, im thinking of using some of the magnets to make the paper dolls easier to dress etc. We also just made a journal for our DD with all the journal pages on that site, we picked the ones that we will use and put them in a one inch binder on cardstock and then she has a book that she can make each day on the cruise of what she did, it will make a wonderful back to school show and tell item...pretty excited!!:dance3:

[Mean Queen]

:worship:Hi~~ its me again!!!:worship: I saw on the boards there were envelopes for mousekeeping..that is just for the people who clean our staterooms correct? do you tip them at the end of the cruise or every day?? is there any templates for envelopes for the waiter etc? same thing, do we tip everyone at the end of the cruise? THANKS!!

Disney usually gives you envelopes with the title of the person the tip is supposed to go to. They also tell you how much is recommended. You pay at the end of the cruise, though I think you can pay up front through guest services.

I love your paper doll ideas. My girls don't know we're going on the cruise. So I can't give them anything that will tip them off. Though I may pretend we're going to have a long drive when we only live 3 hours from the port. We're in Florida.

[living20057]

You may also want to get or make an autograph book. My boys love getting the character signatures, and when we get home I put their picture with the character on the opposite side. I will also be leaving the pillow case with guest services. Under the DCL forums there is an excellent packing list. It gives tips from packing and tips for on the ship. I'm not sure how to find it, you can search the forum or I can email you it as an attachment. Also I found some nice envelopes, pics for magnets, and other things under the main DIS home page, Creative DISigns. They have great ideas.

[hortontrio]

autograph book!! Great idea!!thanks, and love that you put the picture on the back great idea!!
FYI to those doing the FE
I think i am goign to cable tie the little bags i have to your FE..i will have a pair of nailclippers in one of the adults bags for you to get them down that way someone wont be tempted to just walk away with them, there nothing that spectacular but still dont want them to SWIM away, but wanted you to knwo that theres a pair of nail clippers in the adult bag so you wont be cussing me out under your breath when you can not get them down lol:dance3:

[Mean Queen]

autograph book!! Great idea!!thanks, and love that you put the picture on the back great idea!!
FYI to those doing the FE
I think i am goign to cable tie the little bags i have to your FE..i will have a pair of nailclippers in one of the adults bags for you to get them down that way someone wont be tempted to just walk away with them, there nothing that spectacular but still dont want them to SWIM away, but wanted you to knwo that theres a pair of nail clippers in the adult bag so you wont be cussing me out under your breath when you can not get them down lol:dance3:

:lmao: And we would be once we saw those tie wraps. I need to get working on mine, but I have to do it when the kids aren't around. As far as I know, they still have no clue.

[hortontrio]

I couldnt imagine planning all this without the little ones knowing..have they been on a cruise before?? thats really awesome what your doing...
now you can get a good laugh when you see the bags with the ties!!

[Mean Queen]

I couldnt imagine planning all this without the little ones knowing..have they been on a cruise before?? thats really awesome what your doing...
now you can get a good laugh when you see the bags with the ties!!

This will be our fifth Disney cruise. We were supposed to do a 7 day for Thanksgiving this year, but cancelled because it was way too expensive. When we had to cancel a Grand Villa at Bay Lake because one group of friends weren't sure they could make it, we put those points toward this cruise instead. We also have a back to back on the Dream set for next Spring Break. Both cruises happen to be right after each DD's birthday so it's a double celebration.

[hortontrio]

Dumb question but is a back to back when you literally cruise then get off board and then get back on another cruise? amazing.....:banana:
Have a great day.
Carrie:dance3:

[Mean Queen]

Dumb question but is a back to back when you literally cruise then get off board and then get back on another cruise? amazing.....:banana:
Have a great day.
Carrie:dance3:

That's what it is. We've never done one but are really looking forward to it. It gives us 2 Castaway Cay stops, 2 pirate nights, and many more chances to eat at Palo's and the new adult restaurant on the Dream.

Did everyone get my PM with the current count for the FE? If anyone else wants to get involved, just PM me your room number, names, and ages of kids.

[hortontrio]

Thanks!1 I got your PM Thanks!! I have it printed so i can remember who is who....sorry for those who have to travel down to my neck of the woods for the FE...we booked not really that long ago and so we took the room they would give us for that price. im excited to travel to the other decks though, just wondering did shay and debbie plan on being neighbors or is that just a weiiiiiiird freaky coincidence :thumbsup2
thanks again for all your help on here everyone, we leave for florida two weeks from tomorow (wed) so im getting very very excited!!!

[Mean Queen]

Thanks!1 I got your PM Thanks!! I have it printed so i can remember who is who....sorry for those who have to travel down to my neck of the woods for the FE...we booked not really that long ago and so we took the room they would give us for that price. im excited to travel to the other decks though, just wondering did shay and debbie plan on being neighbors or is that just a weiiiiiiird freaky coincidence :thumbsup2
thanks again for all your help on here everyone, we leave for florida two weeks from tomorow (wed) so im getting very very excited!!!

LOL! It was planned. Though originally we were on the 5th floor before DVC gave us both upgrades. :banana::banana::banana:

[Pixiedustdawn]

Don't know if this was already posted or not, but where are we all meeting the first day?

I have relatives from California staying with me until we leave for our cruises and we are doing the whole sightseeing in Manhattan thing. I am finding I have no time to get on and see what is happening on the boards.

We are also having a hard time keeping up with the info on 6 back to back cruises. lol

I wish all my hard times were this fun!!

[Mean Queen]

Don't know if this was already posted or not, but where are we all meeting the first day?

I have relatives from California staying with me until we leave for our cruises and we are doing the whole sightseeing in Manhattan thing. I am finding I have no time to get on and see what is happening on the boards.

We are also having a hard time keeping up with the info on 6 back to back cruises. lol

I wish all my hard times were this fun!!

We never did set up a board meet. I'm always really bad about making it to them between eating, unpacking, the castoff party, getting the kids into the clubs, early dinner... blah blah blah. But if anyone has any ideas on a good time and place, we will try to make it.

[Pixiedustdawn]

I know the "promenade lounge" is a good spot to meet. Anyone want to call a time on it?

[hortontrio]

Hi, Are we talking the first night of the cruise? The entire families or just the main dis-er? Ive NEVER done this before so you tell me when and where and ill be there~~ maybe someone will be around to take our picture...thanks!!:dance3:

[living20057]

I got the PM. Whatever time you guys decide its' fine. I know we have main seating time for dinner. Since we're driving I plan to get to the port so we can be settled before the rush comes. Depending on when everyone gets down there, we can possibly meet before the sail way, which is at 4pm, or at the party before dinner?

[hortontrio]

We are driving also, but will be in a hotel nearby the night before so we will get up and head right to the port so hopefully we will get on asap~~ just keep posting what we are doing and ill try my best to be there. We have
2nd dinner

[Pixiedustdawn]

Most meet about 3:00 p.m. in the Promenade Lounge

[candies]

Thanks for the FE list MeanQueen. I will do 10 posts and PM you with the cabin number..I was really busy last week with our move to another home and I hope to put the FE gifts together this week. :fish::tinker:

[living20057]

Meeting at 3pm is good for me.

[Pixiedustdawn]

We are leaving shortly for the cruise. I will see everyone on the 13th in the Promenade lounge at 3:00.

If someone can bring me a copy of the FE list. I would appreciate it as I probably won't get internet service while onboard.

See you in a few days!!

[Mean Queen]

We are leaving shortly for the cruise. I will see everyone on the 13th in the Promenade lounge at 3:00.

If someone can bring me a copy of the FE list. I would appreciate it as I probably won't get internet service while onboard.

See you in a few days!!

I will deliver a final list when we get on board. Have a fun trip!

I can't wait until we get to set sail.

[hortontrio]

YAH almost time Dissers!!! I finished my FE's today~~ so now im tryin to get the little last minute things straight. SO EXCITED!!!!!:banana: We leave a week from Wed. to start the drive down, hoping to disembark and then go to the Kennedy Space Center!!:dance3:

[Mean Queen]

I really need to get it in gear. I have to put my FE's together, do laundry, print out new magnets, and pack all without the kids noticing. I'm starting to think this secret thing is too much work. Oh, and my oldest turns 11 next week right before the cruise so I have all that to plan. I think I'm going to really need this cruise by the time it comes rather than just want it.

[candies]

I got a bag full of FE gifts today ,hope the kids like them. Am not very crafty and I just started with the FE thing as we just finished our big move to another home. I have no idea what the kids these days like , I see that many kids are much older than mine and so I have no clue of what to buy. I am yet to start on the FE bag ..:)

This is my 10th post , so hopefully I'll be able to PM the stateroom no. to shay now.

[Mean Queen]

I got a bag full of FE gifts today ,hope the kids like them. Am not very crafty and I just started with the FE thing as we just finished our big move to another home. I have no idea what the kids these days like , I see that many kids are much older than mine and so I have no clue of what to buy. I am yet to start on the FE bag ..:)

This is my 10th post , so hopefully I'll be able to PM the stateroom no. to shay now.

I'm not crafty either. I'll add you as soon as I get your PM. :thumbsup2

[candies]

My family has switched to the Aug 13 cruise from the 29th. Myself, DW Roxanne and DD Delaney (7) will be onboard. Heres hoping for perfect weather !
Myself,DH and DD will be there. Good to hear that another seven year old will be there too. Am seeing very little number of kids mentioned here in this thread, of that age. Since it is our first time cruising ,was worried about what the kids will do if they get bored with the activities in the ship.

[Pixiedustdawn]

Greetings from the Wonder in Nassau!!!

Can't wait to meet everyone. We are enjoying the cruise. Everyone onboard has been so friendly and accommodating. You are all going to have a wonder-ful time!!!

See you soon!

[Mean Queen]

Greetings from the Wonder in Nassau!!!

Can't wait to meet everyone. We are enjoying the cruise. Everyone onboard has been so friendly and accommodating. You are all going to have a wonder-ful time!!!

See you soon!

Just one more week and we'll be there with you!

[JackNMel]

Hi Mean Queen. I just had to show you my tickers. It took me a long time to figure it out, but I finally did! Have a wonderful day!:banana::banana::banana:

[JackNMel]

Ok, why is the bottom ticker cut off? Do you have a suggestion?

[Mean Queen]

Hi Mean Queen. I just had to show you my tickers. It took me a long time to figure it out, but I finally did! Have a wonderful day!:banana::banana::banana:

Ticker looks great. I'm just sad it's not counting down to this Friday with us. I'd make them smaller so you can see both.

[hortontrio]

Leaving in the MORNING!!! WOOOOO HOOOOO!!!!:cool1:
We hit the road for the drive to FLorida. See you all on the ship in a couple days!! Cant wait!! Safe travels for everyone!!! Heres to GREAT weather and GREAT memories!!!!:banana::yay::woohoo::dance3::cheer2:

[Mean Queen]

Leaving in the MORNING!!! WOOOOO HOOOOO!!!!:cool1:
We hit the road for the drive to FLorida. See you all on the ship in a couple days!! Cant wait!! Safe travels for everyone!!! Heres to GREAT weather and GREAT memories!!!!:banana::yay::woohoo::dance3::cheer2:

Have a safe drive down. There's a small tropical disturbance off the Gulf coast of Florida that has been causing some big thunderstorms each afternoon this week. But the Atlantic side looks clear and I hope it stays that way!

[Pixiedustdawn]

Having a great time onboard. Weather has been perfect, one day it poured and was windy then it was beautiful. It didn't seem to disturb anyones plans.

Can't wait to meet everyone.

If someone can bring me a updated copy of the FE list with the cabins, that would be great! Thanks!

[Mean Queen]

Having a great time onboard. Weather has been perfect, one day it poured and was windy then it was beautiful. It didn't seem to disturb anyones plans.

Can't wait to meet everyone.

If someone can bring me a updated copy of the FE list with the cabins, that would be great! Thanks!

I've got the latest list printed out and packed. I can't wait to drive up first thing in the morning.

[Mean Queen]

I'm so sad the cruise is over! We loved all the great gifts we found outside our door each day. I'm glad I got to meet a few of you, wish I could have met more.

[living20057]

Thanks for all the gifts. It was fun delivering and seeing everyone's door and fe's. My kids definitely enjoyed them, especially the Silly bands. They have been talking about since they got them. The aloe came right on time, because my mom got a little sunburned in Nassau. I got compliments on pirate scraf, people wanted to know where I got it. I'm ready for the next cruise. I just need to figure out where I'm going.

[hortontrio]

WOW I cant believe we will been off the ship a week tomorow!! WOW is all i can say, it was the BESTTTTTTTTTT vacation EVER!! Loved every minute of it!! Thanks for alllll the FE's it was fun delivering them, we were on a secret mission dd and i so we had to be extra quiet while we delivered them. LOTS of fun!!!!! Thanks again for everything!!!

[candies]

Thanks for all the gifts. It was fun delivering and seeing everyone's door and fe's. My kids definitely enjoyed them, especially the Silly bands. They have been talking about since they got them. The aloe came right on time, because my mom got a little sunburned in Nassau. I got compliments on pirate scraf, people wanted to know where I got it. I'm ready for the next cruise. I just need to figure out where I'm going.


I delivered the pirate scarf ...Woo Hoo ,very glad you liked it! I got it from Michael's art and craft store. The aloe vera gel was a life saver.Thanks mean queen!

[Mean Queen]

I'm glad the aloe vera helped. Maybe next cruise I'll give out SPF 50 too.