12/29/2010 5 night New Years "Dream" of the Magic

[Scott H]

Ok Kids this is for the 5 night Magic sailing on 12/29/2010 If there has been another started let me know.

We booked onboard last week, FYI DVC folks this cruise can not be booked on points.

[Sarabi's Cubs]

We just booked on Friday! We've been on several cruises, but never Disney and never with the kids, so this is all new!!

Sarabi's Cubs

[momof2DD]

Hi all,
We have booked this cruise as well. I can't wait to relax on Castaway Cay.

[Scott H]

RE DVC Points if any one notes a change and it can be booked with points please let me know.

[Lynn G]

Hi All! Scott glad to see you started a thread, I have been searching for one! As Scott says, this cannot be booked on points - it will be our first cruise not on DVC points.

Have a great day all!

[IrishCowboy]

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

[Scott H]

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

Thanks Much

[first timers]

Hi Scott and Lynn. We are on this one too. Hoping to see the three ships together, if not at least two ships together. When the Wonder sails the the west coast we will not see her in the Bahamas any more. Alex

[Scott H]

Small group so far but there will be more.

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Cruisers!

Happy 4th July all!

Alex, good to see you here, we can check out that milage on Castaway Cay together!

Have a great day all!

[Scott H]

Hey Linda I know you are busy, but looking foward to seeing you here

[ShannonR]

Hi Scott! My name is Shannon and we will be on this cruise as well. It will be our 4th DCL cruise, and our 3rd holiday cruise. Just to let you know, a thread has already been started for this particular cruise date. It reads: "Disney Dream: 12/29/2011" Is there a way to combine the two threads???

Shannon

[Scott H]

Hi Scott! My name is Shannon and we will be on this cruise as well. It will be our 4th DCL cruise, and our 3rd holiday cruise. Just to let you know, a thread has already been started for this particular cruise date. It reads: "Disney Dream: 12/29/2011" Is there a way to combine the two threads???

Shannon
Thanks,
Oops sorry about that this thread is for 12/29/2010.

[Scott H]

My bad I will change the thread name to reflect 12/29/2010 so as to avoid confusion.

[ShannonR]

Oh I am sorry!! I thought it was for the 12/29/11 cruise.;) It is also on 12/29 and is a 5 day cruise. I will be on the 12/23/10 Christmas Cruise on the Wonder this year. You all have a GREAT New Year's Cruise!!!

Shannon

[wrabitdad]

Hi All,

Count us in; first New Years cruise for us. :cool1:

Just made the plane reservations, not used to fares around the holidays.

Bob & Dale (and Gordy too, of course)

[Lynn G]

Welcome aboard Bob, Dale and Gordy!

Cool and cloudy here today, will wait until after breakfast to walk dogs.

Have a great day all!

[Scott H]

Hi All,

Count us in; first New Years cruise for us. :cool1:

Just made the plane reservations, not used to fares around the holidays.

Bob & Dale (and Gordy too, of course)U

Yeah!

Did you get your last trips pics edited yet lol,

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Cruisers!

Just a bump to get us back on the first page!

Nice day here, getting warmer again, hope our cool weather has made it to the east coast!

Have a great day all!

[biff423]

Hello All -
Just paid our deposit - count us in.

Family of 5 - DD - 14, DD - 13, DD - 7

This is our second Disney Cruise - we previously were on a 7 Night Western Caribbean. Gonna try to recruit some local friends to join us!

Can't wait to meet you all!

Marci
:yay:

[Scott H]

Hello All -
Just paid our deposit - count us in.

Family of 5 - DD - 14, DD - 13, DD - 7

This is our second Disney Cruise - we previously were on a 7 Night Western Caribbean. Gonna try to recruit some local friends to join us!

Can't wait to meet you all!

Marci
:yay:

Good deal, and welcome aboard.

[cakesnjammom]

hello all.
we just booked tonight!!
me, dh (goofy4wsp), ds 9 and dd 6 :cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:
we cruised the Magic Sept 2009.

[Sarabi's Cubs]

Wow! Glad to see more people in here! I am cruising with my DH, DS 12, DD 10, and DS 4. I've been wanting to go on a Disney cruise forever and can't believe it's finally going to happen!

[Scott H]

I know there are a couple more folks out there, even if a small group it will be fun for sure.

We usually don't do anything special for NYE, so this will be different.

[Lynn G]

:welcome: to our new cruisers!

Nice day here today, it has been warm in the mornings then clouding up and storming in the afternoon, will see what it does today. Today we get to go down to Loveland for Scott's doc to read his MRI.

Have a great day all!

[bonjoe07]

Hello!
We are going on this cruise! woohoo :banana: can not wait to go!
There will be DH me and DS, 4, we are leaving our older boys, they have been on some prior cruises :cool1:
We are coming from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada so a New years Cruise will be awesome

[cakesnjammom]

DCL told me formal night will be NYE but does anyone know when pirate night will be?? I guess only one night on fireworks, right?? So when will it be??:confused3

[Sarabi's Cubs]

My guess would be night 3 for Pirate Night based on other people's reports about 5 nt cruises. Those were on the Wonder though. I'm debating if we should try Palo since it's our first cruise, and if so, when.

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Cruisers!

Welcome to the new folks!

Have a great day all!

[first timers]

My guess would be night 3 for Pirate Night based on other people's reports about 5 nt cruises. Those were on the Wonder though. I'm debating if we should try Palo since it's our first cruise, and if so, when.

Palo's is worth the try. If you schedule Palo's, don't go if you are scheduled for the first night in Animator's Palate, that's when they do "the show". Alex

[ladyandthetramp2]

We're in! Me. my mom, and DS 8, DS6 and DD 2! This will be our 3rd Disney Cruise but never on the MAGIC we are excited!!!!!

[Lynn G]

:welcome: ladyandthetramp2!

Palo's is definately worth it, but then, so are the rotation meals, it would be hard to chose a night on a short cruise. Personally, I would go for New Years Eve, since I understand that is formal night anyway, and that would mean I would not have to pack 2 fancy outfits.

Have a great day all!

[Scott H]

:welcome: ladyandthetramp2!

Palo's is definately worth it, but then, so are the rotation meals, it would be hard to chose a night on a short cruise. Personally, I would go for New Years Eve, since I understand that is formal night anyway, and that would mean I would not have to pack 2 fancy outfits.

Have a great day all!

If that is a hint we need to make the reservation when we can,

[fourfoxesinpa]

Hi all,

I'm glad to finally see a thread for our cruise. We were booked on the SanFran to Vancouver repo cruise next Spring but due to school schedules, we switched to this cruise the day it opened. Snagged a SPH room. This will be our 5th sailing and we are excited to spend NYE with Mickey!

[Lynn G]

Hi all,

I'm glad to finally see a thread for our cruise. We were booked on the SanFran to Vancouver repo cruise next Spring but due to school schedules, we switched to this cruise the day it opened. Snagged a SPH room. This will be our 5th sailing and we are excited to spend NYE with Mickey!

Welcome! We are also in a SPH room, so we should be somewhere near you!

Have a great day all!

[seaulater]

Hey Linda I know you are busy, but looking foward to seeing you here

Okay, checking in......

Jamie and I are looking at possibly coming to WDW on December 23 and spending Christmas in Florida and then getting on the ship on the 29th.

Have ressies at OKW for the 23rd to 26th and then have to decide what to do after that. Still need to check airline ressies and stuff. Need to look at using a companion certificate and there may be black out dates so may need to adjust.

Can't wait to spend New Year's Eve on the ship! Palo's for dinner, most definitely!

[cakesnjammom]

162 DAYS to go!:thumbsup2

[Deb Quen of Colorado]

Just booked today!
This is the ONE cruise that actually works around school and band schedules for us. Our last two cruises I loved the planning and prepping but for this one I am just overjoyed to be able to go.
deb

[eve adkins]

We just booked the New Years Cruise. DH, DS 15, DS 10, DS 7 and DD almost 3!! We can't wait! It's our first Disney Cruise!! Hoping to find lots of tips on this board!

[Scott H]

Tip and tricks abound here so welcome aboard one and all

[ladyandthetramp2]

getting very frustrated with the airline costs for this trip! I can't believe how much $ it is! Thinking about canceling BUT we got such a good deal on this cruise I don't want to lose it.....Did anyone find cheap airfare?

[Scott H]

getting very frustrated with the airline costs for this trip! I can't believe how much $ it is! Thinking about canceling BUT we got such a good deal on this cruise I don't want to lose it.....Did anyone find cheap airfare?

From where are you flying?

Such is flying during the holidays.

[Lynn G]

Just booked today!
This is the ONE cruise that actually works around school and band schedules for us. Our last two cruises I loved the planning and prepping but for this one I am just overjoyed to be able to go.
deb

We just booked the New Years Cruise. DH, DS 15, DS 10, DS 7 and DD almost 3!! We can't wait! It's our first Disney Cruise!! Hoping to find lots of tips on this board!

:welcome:

Have a great day all!

[biff423]

Welcome to all the new thread members!!!

I agree on the flight cost being high at that time of year - for us almost $150 more per ticket than other times. We are flying from Omaha NE to Orlando.

But we are super excited for the cruise - we have recruited some friends to come too - I will have her check in on this message board.

Maybe we should think about a doing a roll call - and is anyone interested in doing FEs?

Marci

[Deb Quen of Colorado]

I am just now looking at airfare, and I agree it seems a bit high. But it is the holidays.... I just keep thinking Thank Goodness it's not during Thanksgiving week!

We are starting to look at end of summer discounts for swim suits and anything else we might need. The boys have even asked what we are going to sign up to do and which ship is it we're on theis time... and they remember which ship was which trip in the past. never thought they picked up on that!


And, what are FE's? Our last cruise was 07 and I don't think I remember that term from way back then.

[ladyandthetramp2]

Flying from Boston......and need to go direct with 3 young kids!!!!

[Scott H]

Flying from Boston......and need to go direct with 3 young kids!!!!

Ouch, jet blue or is there a sw route available ?

[cakesnjammom]

we are up for FE. My kiddos really loved it last time!!:goodvibes

[Lynn G]

Have a great day Cruisers!

[2PrincesseInTow]

Hi,

We're joining you all on our first Disney Cruise and we're all very excited about it.... well I'm very excited about it because the rest of the family thinks our first cruise will be the Med in June. I saw this cruise and thought it would be a fun surprise for Christmas for everyone so I'm not sure when they will know but for now they don't.

We are Me, DH, DD (9) and DD (4). I also talked my sister and her family into going so they will be BIL, DS, DD (10) and DD (6). It's their first Disney Cruise as well. We're from Las Vegas, they're from San Jose. And yikes is the airfare ugly... ended up with SWA and it was still an ugly number.

We're in for the FE. Haven't done one before of course but it sounds like a lot of fun for the kids.

Looking forward to a Magical New Year! :wizard:

Sara

[momof2DD]

It looks like we are getting a great group.I'm up for FEs. I haven't done them before but I've read about them. This is the first year my daughter (3) will be in the Oceaneers Lab. Will anyone else have a son or daughter about 3? I am hoping to meet some people that will also have kids in the OL. If anyone has used the OL before and has tips I'd appreciate the insight. Thank you.
Natalie

[Lynn G]

Welcome aboard Sara and crew!

Have a great day all!

[ladyandthetramp2]

Does anyone know if SW is now included in the onboard airline check-in?

[cakesnjammom]

154 days to go! :woohoo:

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Cruisers!

Have a great day dreaming of cruising!

[eve adkins]

Hi Natalie, my daughter Katie will be almost three when we go on the cruise. We were told as long as she's potty trained she would be able to go to the OL. We can't wait.......

[Scott H]

Sorry no idea about sw.

[ladyandthetramp2]

Well even though the airfare is steep, where are going! Flying JetBlue down not sure what back yet. Found a great price at SW $69 direct! BUT I would need to stay 2 extra days.....I am thinking AKL????

[Lynn G]

AKL is always fun!

[andeeNjoel]

We just booked this cruise! :thumbsup2
We had thought about going on the 7-night Western right after the half-marathon in January BUT our 7-night Eastern last August turned Western as a result of Hurricane Bill. We LOVE Castaway Cay so much that we picked this instead. We will have to prepare for the half-marathon a little on the ship! :rotfl:

We'll be celebrating both our birthdays and our 14th wedding anniversary too! :goodvibes

Can't wait! :cool1:

[Lynn G]

Welcome Andee and Joel! We will not be in training for the WDW Marathon this year, decided to do the Space Coast instead, so we will be in recovery period on this cruise:rotfl:

Have a great day all!

[wrabitdad]

Hi All,

Does anyone know if Disney does anything special for New Years?

Is there a special menu on New Years eve or on New Years Day? Fireworks? Deck party?

If folks want we'll coordinate the FE list. Let me know.

Thanks, Bob & Dale (and Gordy)

[Lynn G]

Bob - I am interested in all those questions also! A roster would be great, I am not computer literate enough to volunteer.

[2PrincesseInTow]

Looks like we have a good group here.

Okay, from what I've read on trip reports..... When the ship had Nassau as the port in NYE, they then stayed off shore and watched the fireworks from Atlantis. Formal night was NYE, there was a special NYE menu. A deck party and balloon drop in the atrium with champagne at midnight. :wizard:

If anyone has been on a NYE cruise please correct me.... This is our first Disney cruise so I've been reading lots of trip reports.

Does anyone know what the weather will be like?

Sara

[andeeNjoel]

I saw a youtube video called "DISNEY CRUISE LINE NEW YEAR'S EVE DECK PARTY 2010."

I found a post indicating that last year on the Magic the 'ship was decorated for the holidays, they had fireworks at midnight, a midnight buffet, champagne in keepsake plastic glasses, hats at dinner, special dinner menu, gift in the stateroom and a special lithograph.'

[andeeNjoel]

On our August cruise, I compiled the FE info for the group. I used my Cricut to make Mickey heads on card stock and the phrase Family Fun with fish around it. I pasted the list with participant info onto the back. I dropped off a Mickey head at each stateroom by 5pm on the first night.

Here is my first attempt at posting a scanned image (just the front)...

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad176/andeeNjoel/FEList.jpg

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Cruisers!

Andee - that is a great idea!

Thanks for the info on NYE! It was about what I expected, but I was afraid that I was maybe expecting too much.

Have a great day all!

[ladyandthetramp2]

Does anyone know what our shows will be-I can't find any info on a 5 night Magic-Is this the first one they have ever done????

[cakesnjammom]

On our August cruise, I compiled the FE info for the group. I used my Cricut to make Mickey heads on card stock and the phrase Family Fun with fish around it. I pasted the list with participant info onto the back. I dropped off a Mickey head at each stateroom by 5pm on the first night.

Here is my first attempt at posting a scanned image (just the front)...

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad176/andeeNjoel/FEList.jpg

Wow great job! Thanks to anyone who is willing to keep up with the FE info.!!:flower3:

[Lynn G]

There have been 5 nights on the Wonder, but that does not mean that the shows would be the same. So, sorry, I cannot answer your question.

[cakesnjammom]

142 Days to go!

[seaulater]

Ducky told me he has already completed the special NYE litho for this cruise. So we will be getting a litho! Yippee!

Now, I have just moved into a smaller home........I can't figure out quite yet where I am going to hang everything. I need more walls. Going from 6000 square feet to 1700 square feet has been a challenge, to say the least!

[Yensidfan]

It is going to be so nice and fun to be cruising with so many familiar faces again. Looking forward to celebrating New Years with all of you.

Faith & Pete

[cakesnjammom]

Ducky told me he has already completed the special NYE litho for this cruise. So we will be getting a litho! Yippee!

Now, I have just moved into a smaller home........I can't figure out quite yet where I am going to hang everything. I need more walls. Going from 6000 square feet to 1700 square feet has been a challenge, to say the least!

is the lithograph just for DVC members onboard??

[seaulater]

is the lithograph just for DVC members onboard??

Every stateroom will get one!

[seaulater]

It is going to be so nice and fun to be cruising with so many familiar faces again. Looking forward to celebrating New Years with all of you.

Faith & Pete


Are the kids coming along too?

The schedule worked out perfectly for Jamie with college. She will have to fly out immediately after so she can get back to school though. They start back on Tuesday!

[Yensidfan]

Are the kids coming along too?

The schedule worked out perfectly for Jamie with college. She will have to fly out immediately after so she can get back to school though. They start back on Tuesday!


Hi Linda,

Yes, they both are coming. Courtney starts back on Wednesday and Peter the next Monday.

You said Jamie is flying out immediately, are you staying in Florida longer?

It would be great to get together with you and Jamie at WDW or at our house while you are here.

Any more news on the Dream. PM us if you don't want to discuss here.

Talk to you soon,

Faith & Pete

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Cruisers!

Faith - it will be good to see you folks again, glad to hear the kids are going to make it too.

I am in CA for a few days helping my brother move, dealing with some Real Estate paperwork. Hopefully, Dad's house will close next week - I will still have to do the closing long distance, I am not staying here that long, but it will be good to be able to close out the estate and trust.

Have a great day all!

[Deb Quen of Colorado]

We have been debating if a trip to DisneyWorld is a good idea before the cruise. On one hand.... we have the time and are celebrating big time but on the other hand... do we really want to have our first DW trip be during the busiest time of year?? Lots to think about and figure out.

I love being able to look forward to this cruise! and I think looking ahead 5-6 months is just about right in the excitement time frame. Every few days one of the boys or the husband will ask me what shows are playing or if we know the room yet and I get lots of remember whens. Can't waait to see those fireworks!!!

[cakesnjammom]

Every stateroom will get one!

oh so excited. thanks!

[Lynn G]

We have been debating if a trip to DisneyWorld is a good idea before the cruise. On one hand.... we have the time and are celebrating big time but on the other hand... do we really want to have our first DW trip be during the busiest time of year?? Lots to think about and figure out.

I love being able to look forward to this cruise! and I think looking ahead 5-6 months is just about right in the excitement time frame. Every few days one of the boys or the husband will ask me what shows are playing or if we know the room yet and I get lots of remember whens. Can't waait to see those fireworks!!!

If you have the choise, I would go to WDW after the cruise, Jan is a low season, the week before Christmas and between Christmas and New Years is crazy!

Have a great day all!

[Deb Quen of Colorado]

If you have the choise, I would go to WDW after the cruise, Jan is a low season, the week before Christmas and between Christmas and New Years is crazy!

Have a great day all!


I wish that was possible! The kids have to be back for school bright and early Tuesday morning.

[Sarabi's Cubs]

We're going to WDW for 2 days before the cruise. I know it will be insane, but I just can't see skipping it because we only make it down every 4 years or so. Wish we could do it after, but the kids are already going to miss the first day of school after break and their school is very strict about that.

I'm trying to find a good explanation of the FEs on the boards. I get that it's something you attach to your door and people leave little gifts, but how does it work exactly - like how do you know if it's a couple or family with small children or teens. Is this something that's set up ahead of time?

Sarabi's Cubs

[biff423]

Bah - I haven't been getting email notifications of additions to this thread - anyhoo....


136 Days til our cruise - soooooo excited.

We booked GTY and have not been assigned rooms yet - super excited to see where we land!

Hope everyone has a good Saturday - hot and humid here in South Dakota

:banana:

Marci

[Lynn G]

We're going to WDW for 2 days before the cruise. I know it will be insane, but I just can't see skipping it because we only make it down every 4 years or so. Wish we could do it after, but the kids are already going to miss the first day of school after break and their school is very strict about that.

I'm trying to find a good explanation of the FEs on the boards. I get that it's something you attach to your door and people leave little gifts, but how does it work exactly - like how do you know if it's a couple or family with small children or teens. Is this something that's set up ahead of time?

Sarabi's Cubs

Some folks (like us) just do things for the room, regardless of adult or kids, but you can get an idea from the roster (if we get anyone to offer to do a roster for this cruise).

Have a great day all!

[andeeNjoel]

Some folks (like us) just do things for the room, regardless of adult or kids, but you can get an idea from the roster (if we get anyone to offer to do a roster for this cruise).

Have a great day all!

Hello everyone!

I think wrabitdad offered to compile the FE participant info for our group and I would love to help!

To get the ball rolling, how do you all feel about these draft guidelines?


Please deliver gifts on the day most convenient for you (not assigned days).
Please feel free to either leave a gift/gifts for the travel party to share or for each individual in that party- which ever you prefer.
Please PM your stateroom # and travel party info to wrabitdad and andeeNjoel. (For example, “andeeNjoel - Andee (DW) and Joel (DH) – GTY””)
We would like to have a final list by Dec. 12 so please let us know if you would like to join, would no longer like to participate, or have a stateroom change prior to Dec. 12. Wrabitdad or andeeNjoel will send out PMs with the detailed participant list info by Dec. 15.
If your information changes after Dec. 12, please leave andeeNjoel a note outside their stateroom or a voicemail- by 4:30pm if at all possible.
andeeNjoel will bring hard copies of the participant info, update them with any last minute room changes, and drop them by each stateroom early evening on the night we set sail.


Need information on Fish Extenders? - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607
Need gift ideas? - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1774643

[wrabitdad]

I'm trying to find a good explanation of the FEs on the boards. I get that it's something you attach to your door and people leave little gifts, but how does it work exactly - like how do you know if it's a couple or family with small children or teens. Is this something that's set up ahead of time?
Sarabi's Cubs

Here is some information on the FE process that we put together for another cruise, hope it helps:

Remember the FE Exchange is supposed to be FUN. It should not become daunting.

Make it whatever you want. Some folks work from scratch and their talents really come through; others buy items that they think will bring a smile to the recipients. We have gotten gifts as simple as Disney pencils, candy bars, homemade magnets, postcards from hometowns/states, etc. Some are simply left in the FE, others are bagged (usually the small bags you would use for candy etc at kids parties) with ribbon, etc.

We generally do a gift per cabin, sometimes with small candy per person. Sometimes it depends on how far we're traveling to the ship (for west coast or overseas the FE gifts tend to be smaller for obvious reasons). On some cruises we've joined with others and done a group gift - lanyards and namebadges or wristbands. Each cruise is different, that’s what makes it fun.

Delivering the gifts is also a fun experience, also a great way to see the ship and all the cabin door decorations. Kinda feels like being an elf at Christmas. Some folks leave their gifts anonymously, others have their disname, others their first names; whatever you want. When you leave your gift is also up to you; we'll usually leave ours on a sea day. If your gift is themed, i.e. pirate, you may want to leave it on a certain day.

We’ve also volunteered to post the FE list on our cabin door so folks can make or check for any last minute cabin changes.

Remember FE = Fun.

If you want to participate in the FE PM me or post the information here. We'll need the following information:

Cabin # (if GTY let me know as soon as cabin assigned)
Disname
names and ages (age optional for those that don't want to divulge :lmao:)

We'll settle on a cut-off as we get closer to the cruise. Usually a couple of weeks before the cruise. Most of us make a few extras to cover any last minute additions.

Thanks, Bob :wave2:

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Cruisers!

Bob and Andee - I sent you both PM's for the roster. Thank you both for your time and effort in this.

Have a great day all!

[ladyandthetramp2]

Did anyone get their GTY assignment yet? I am hoping for some pixie dust and an upgrade!!!!!

[Deb Quen of Colorado]

Just because I need to type this out somewhere and express some happiness and smile a bit.......

I got the final ok to go on the cruise!! YIPPEE!!! This truly is a celebration and has been a long time coming. Everyone has to have an extra super fantastic time on this cruise so I can be surrounded by happy people.

[Lynn G]

Deb - glad to hear that the cruise is now "official" for you!

Have a great day all!

[seaulater]

Count us in for the FE's.

Linda (mom) and Jamie (DD-18). We are currently in a lifeboat suite (GTY). Will let you know when we get the room assignment.

Can't believe we are so close to booking our excursions. Well, not that I am going to book much of anything except Palo's for NYE dinner!

[Yensidfan]

Here is some information on the FE process that we put together for another cruise, hope it helps:

Remember the FE Exchange is supposed to be FUN. It should not become daunting.

Make it whatever you want. Some folks work from scratch and their talents really come through; others buy items that they think will bring a smile to the recipients. We have gotten gifts as simple as Disney pencils, candy bars, homemade magnets, postcards from hometowns/states, etc. Some are simply left in the FE, others are bagged (usually the small bags you would use for candy etc at kids parties) with ribbon, etc.

We generally do a gift per cabin, sometimes with small candy per person. Sometimes it depends on how far we're traveling to the ship (for west coast or overseas the FE gifts tend to be smaller for obvious reasons). On some cruises we've joined with others and done a group gift - lanyards and namebadges or wristbands. Each cruise is different, that’s what makes it fun.

Delivering the gifts is also a fun experience, also a great way to see the ship and all the cabin door decorations. Kinda feels like being an elf at Christmas. Some folks leave their gifts anonymously, others have their disname, others their first names; whatever you want. When you leave your gift is also up to you; we'll usually leave ours on a sea day. If your gift is themed, i.e. pirate, you may want to leave it on a certain day.

We’ve also volunteered to post the FE list on our cabin door so folks can make or check for any last minute cabin changes.

Remember FE = Fun.

If you want to participate in the FE PM me or post the information here. We'll need the following information:

Cabin # (if GTY let me know as soon as cabin assigned)
Disname
names and ages (age optional for those that don't want to divulge :lmao:)

We'll settle on a cut-off as we get closer to the cruise. Usually a couple of weeks before the cruise. Most of us make a few extras to cover any last minute additions.

Thanks, Bob :wave2:


Hi Bob & Dale,

Count us in for the FE exchange.

Yensidfan
Pete, Faith, Courtney (22), and Peter (19)
Cabin is GTY at this time

It will be great sailing with you and many other Disboard friends again.

Faith

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Cruisers!

Hi Linda and Faith!

Have a great day all!

[cakesnjammom]

we cancelled this cruise ;) but I hope you all have a GREAT trip!!

[disneycruising]

:yay:My family will also be joining you for the cruise! :yay:

We have actually booked both the 11 day Christmas Cruise & 5 day New Year Cruise! I am so excited I could burst. We did the New Year Cruise last year & loved it!

:ssst: At this moment our children do not know about the trip. We are still trying to figure out how we are going to tell them... that we are not going to Grandma and Papa's this year for Christmas... we are going on a cruise. My DD (10) is going to be very sad :sad1: or very mad. :mad: I am hoping that someday she will forgive us, for taking her on a cruise for the holidays. ;)

My Family is:
Me--Disneycruising
DH--
DD--17
DS--15
DS--12
DD--11 (her birthday is a few days before the trip)
Cabins-- 2 cat 12 GTY

[Sarabi's Cubs]

disneycruising,

I also have a DS 12 and DD 10 (and a DS 4 as well). Glad to see there will definitely be kids their age on the cruise!!! This will be our first!

[disneycruising]

disneycruising,

I also have a DS 12 and DD 10 (and a DS 4 as well). Glad to see there will definitely be kids their age on the cruise!!! This will be our first!

Nice to see some other kids about the same age as mine.

You will love the cruise.:thumbsup2 There is so much for everyone in the family to do. I love it because even mom get a vacation from everything; laundry, cleaning, cooking.

[Lynn G]

:yay:My family will also be joining you for the cruise! :yay:

We have actually booked both the 11 day Christmas Cruise & 5 day New Year Cruise! I am so excited I could burst. We did the New Year Cruise last year & loved it!

:ssst: At this moment our children do not know about the trip. We are still trying to figure out how we are going to tell them... that we are not going to Grandma and Papa's this year for Christmas... we are going on a cruise. My DD (10) is going to be very sad :sad1: or very mad. :mad: I am hoping that someday she will forgive us, for taking her on a cruise for the holidays. ;)

My Family is:
Me--Disneycruising
DH--
DD--17
DS--15
DS--12
DD--11 (her birthday is a few days before the trip)
Cabins-- 2 cat 12 GTY

Welcome to the cruise!

we cancelled this cruise ;) but I hope you all have a GREAT trip!!

Sorry you had to cancel.:sad1:

Have a great day all!

[seaulater]

Welcome to our new cruisers! Counting down the days until I can book our Palo's reservation!

[disneycruising]

Welcome to our new cruisers! Counting down the days until I can book our Palo's reservation!

Me too! I am dreaming of the choclate souffle.

[2PrincesseInTow]

It's just 123 days until we sail! :yay: :yay: :yay:

[Scott H]

Hey Linda, were you able to convert this cruise to points?

[Deb Quen of Colorado]

Boy oh boy am I getting excited!!!
Just booked WDW for a few days before the cruise... anyone else doing that? .

[Lynn G]

Boy oh boy am I getting excited!!!
Just booked WDW for a few days before the cruise... anyone else doing that? .

We booked a few days AFTER the cruise - not so crowded!

Have a great day all!

[disneycruising]

:cheer2: I was able to book all my reservations today!:cheer2: Palo brunch, Palo Dinner & our shore excursion in Nassau--Atlantis Aquaventure.

I also called our dog sitter. She is more then happy to watch the :dog: over the holidays!:thumbsup2 2 more things checked off my do to list.;)

Now I have to go back to figuring out how & when... we are going to tell the kids...about the trip.

Have a great day everyone.

[Lynn G]

To all those on the east coast - stay safe - hope Earl stays way out to sea!

[jenvin]

Hi there,

Coming in late to the party, but here we are!

Me37, DH41, DS12, DD8 - and we're in for the FE.

Our first cruise ever (well, I went on one when I was 12, but that doesn't count). I'll send a PM about the FE as well.

This is a super magical trip for us, this cruise is the final leg of our extended vacation. We're spending 13 days at WDW beforehand (and 4 days at Universal before that!). That's the reason why I haven't gotten into the cruise planning yet - been too busy planning WDW activities.:cool1:

So excited to meet the gang, see you all on the ship!

Jen

[alexedan]

Hi Everyone!
I am joining in. We are on our second "last minute" disney cruise with extended family. Our last was New Years 2009. I am jealous about not being able to prebook excursions as we are still waitlisted for concierge for the MIL and FIL (we always stay in a 4 ourselves but we book as a family) :(. Oh well, happy to be along anyways! Last time we went it seemed alot cheaper to do the comfort suites thing, but it's pretty break even now with lunch as far as I can tell. Any thoughts on this? We have me, DH, DS 11, DS 9, MIL, FIL, DBIL and his DD 8. The way I price it we only save about 150 to go outside Disney and that's lost in paying for lunch. Of course, if the check in process and the DIG eat up too much Aquaventure time then please let me know. Also, can you still request a certain dining rotation? If anyone knows which nights are which I would appreciate any info about this. Also have forgotten which town car service we used from the Hyatt last time. Any great reliable recommendations? Thanks so so much! Kelly

[wrabitdad]

Hi All,

Hurricane Earl fizzled when passing us. Winter Nor'easters have been worse. However, trust me no one is complaining that it ended up being not much of an impact. Good practice for the one that finally does arrive as advertised.

Power stayed on so here is the first pass at the FE list.

Cabin DisName Names
2068 wrabitdad Bob Dale (DW) Gordy (DST)
5520 Lynn G Scott Lynn
6034 2Princesseintow Mark (DH) Sara (DW) Mary (DD 9) Grace (DD 4)
6532 Friend of 2 Princesseintow Bill (DH) Lisa (DW) Lauren (DD 10) Kate (DD 6)
8102 Jenvin Jen (37) DH (41) DS (12) DD (8)
8542 Sarabi's Cubs Brian (41) Laurie (41) Andrew (DS 12) Carrie (DD10) Joe (DS 4)
GTY Seaulater Linda Jamie (DD 18)
GTY Yensidfan Pete Faith Courtney (DD 22) Peter (DS 19)
GTY doxiewawa Mandy (31) Jess (33) Trace (DS3)
GTY steelek29 Karen (35)
GTY(2) DisneyPoly Maureen DH DS (21) DD (18) DS (17) DD (12)

Let me know if there are any corrections, additions, etc.

I have it in Excel and will be able to email it to folks when we finalize the list closer to the cruise.

Thanks, Bob :wave2:

[jenvin]

Hi All,

Hurricane Earl fizzled when passing us. Winter Nor'easters have been worse. However, trust me no one is complaining that it ended up being not much of an impact. Good practice for the one that finally does arrive as advertised.

Power stayed on so here is the first pass at the FE list.

Cabin DisName Names
2068 wrabitdad Bob Dale (DW) Gordy (DST)
5520 Lynn G Scott Lynn
6034 2Princesseintow Mark (DH) Sara (DW) Mary (DD 9) Grace (DD 4)
6532 Friend of 2 Princesseintow Bill (DH) Lisa (DW) Lauren (DD 10) Kate (DD 6)
8542 Sarabi's Cubs Brian (41) Laurie (41) Andrew (DS 12) Carrie (DD10) Joe (DS 4)
? Jenvin Jen (37) DH (41) DS (12) DD (8)
GTY Seaulater Linda Jamie (DD 18)
GTY Yensidfan Pete Faith Courtney (DD 22) Peter (DS 19)

Let me know if there are any corrections, additions, etc.

I have it in Excel and will be able to email it to folks when we finalize the list closer to the cruise.

Thanks, Bob :wave2:

Hi - sorry, forgot to give you our room - 8102 (unless one of the midship suites opens up).

Thanks,

Jen

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Cruisers!

Scott and I are back from the DL 1/2 marathon! Weather was beautiful this time (as opposed to snow in Jan at WDW!). We are getting excited about this cruise!

Have a great day all!

[seaulater]

Hey Linda, were you able to convert this cruise to points?


No, ended up changing to a cat 12 gty for 799 each and paid in cash. Hoping to get an upgrade, if not will upgrade at the port

[Scott H]

No, ended up changing to a cat 12 gty for 799 each and paid in cash. Hoping to get an upgrade, if not will upgrade at the port

Good thinking, would do the same but we are in a secret porthole room, so prob not.

Great to hear Earl fizzed out.

[jenvin]

Hey - does anyone know whether there'll be a "formal" day on our cruise given that it's NYE? And what day is the Pirate Party?

Thanks,

Jen

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Cruisers!

Great day here in Cheyenne!

Have a great day all!

[disneycruising]

Hey - does anyone know whether there'll be a "formal" day on our cruise given that it's NYE? And what day is the Pirate Party?

Thanks,

Jen

We did New Years on the Wonder last year, there was no formal night. They did have semi-formal night on New Years Eve. There was some people very dressed up for NYE.

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Cruisers!

Pixie Dust to any of you in Boulder, Colorado affected by the fire! We can see some of the smoke from here!

Have a great day all!

[disneycruising]

My poor DD (10) fell down the stairs a couple of days ago and broke her arm. Luckily, it is a clean break and she should be out of her cast in 4 weeks.

As we came home from the DR office--DD reminded us that when her sister broke both her arms, we took her on a cruise when she got her cast off! I want to tell her...'your going for christmas & New Years'... I managed to hold it back. But, it was really hard because my poor little girl was hurt & I just wanted to make her feel better.

[Lynn G]

My poor DD (10) fell down the stairs a couple of days ago and broke her arm. Luckily, it is a clean break and she should be out of her cast in 4 weeks.

As we came home from the DR office--DD reminded us that when her sister broke both her arms, we took her on a cruise when she got her cast off! I want to tell her...'your going for christmas & New Years'... I managed to hold it back. But, it was really hard because my poor little girl was hurt & I just wanted to make her feel better.

Pixie Dust for your DD's speedy healing!

[disneycruising]

Pixie Dust for your DD's speedy healing!

Thank you Lynn.

[disneycruising]

Good Day everyone!

My Dh and I had a fun weekend getting some of the things ready for the trip. :thumbsup2Because it is a surprise, we did one thing every night after the kids were in bed.;)

*DH booked airfare... using DH's frequent flier miles.:thumbsup2 Thank goodness he travels so much.lol. This saves us a huge amount of money. We are doing a red eye on Dec 16th, arriving in orlando at about 10 am. We also booked our return flight for Jan 3 mid day.

*I purchased tickets to:banana: MVMCP on our arrival day.

*Booked hotel room... thanks to DH's hotel points. :thumbsup2 For the night before the cruise.

DH was also looking at doing a minivan rental but they want $250 each way:scared1:. So, we are now looking to see if there is another option.

[Lynn G]

Good Luck - you might try one of the Towncar/Limo services, we have used them in the past, the towncars are really small for a family - no truck space for luggage:lmao:. You might also check Disney transportation, but it might be cheaper to rent the minivan!

[alexedan]

Does anyone know the possible dining rotations? I think it might be
Rest 1
Rest 2 (? pirate)
Rest 2 (NYE-? formal)
Rest 3 (sea- ? formal?)
Rest 3

I am trying to figure out when would be best for Palo dinner. Thanks for any thoughts....

[jenvin]

Good Luck - you might try one of the Towncar/Limo services, we have used them in the past, the towncars are really small for a family - no truck space for luggage:lmao:. You might also check Disney transportation, but it might be cheaper to rent the minivan!

We're also going to WDW before the cruise, staying at BCV, and we decided to rent a limo, cost under $200 (it will be probably $220 with tip) to pick us up and bring us to Port Canaveral. Then we're going to the airport the day we disembark, but not until the evening, so I rented a car for $25 (Yes, that's right, including fees and taxes) from Port Canaveral to MCO. This will give us the freedom to tour around and do some last minute sightseeing and shopping for a few hours before we have to go to the airport. We're a family of 4, comes out cheaper than Disney transportation (and so much more flexible!)

Jen

[Sarabi's Cubs]

I think we're going to rent a car from our Disney hotel to port. I called several car services but none of them would pick us up before 10:30 and I'd like to get to port early, so we'll just drive ourselves.

[jenvin]

I think we're going to rent a car from our Disney hotel to port. I called several car services but none of them would pick us up before 10:30 and I'd like to get to port early, so we'll just drive ourselves.

That's strange - the limo service I hired is picking us up at 9:30am, they were okay with even picking us up at 9:15 or 9:45am, so I split the difference.

Not sure if I'm allowed to post the limo service name - does anyone know? If I can't, you can PM me and I'll tell you who it was...

Sarabi - too bad we can't share a limo, it's an 8 passenger - unless we book a bigger one, it must be more cost effective to get one bigger one than 2smaller ones...where are you staying?

Jen

[disneycruising]

We're also going to WDW before the cruise, staying at BCV, and we decided to rent a limo, cost under $200 (it will be probably $220 with tip) to pick us up and bring us to Port Canaveral. Then we're going to the airport the day we disembark, but not until the evening, so I rented a car for $25 (Yes, that's right, including fees and taxes) from Port Canaveral to MCO. This will give us the freedom to tour around and do some last minute sightseeing and shopping for a few hours before we have to go to the airport. We're a family of 4, comes out cheaper than Disney transportation (and so much more flexible!)

Jen

Jen that is a great deal on a car!:thumbsup2 I guess this is my punishment for a big family...lol

We are actually doing a back to back cruises: 11 night Christmas with the 5 night New Years Cruise.

We can do round trip DCL transfer for $69 each. Which comes out to $414 :eek:. But we wanted to get to the port early and are hoping to upgrade our room. Plus we have reservation at the double tree (DTD) the night before the cruise which is not a DCL stop.

A mini van was $250 each way.:scared1: The plus to this would be... we have a car for MVMCP.

We have not called a car service yet... it is on DH's to-do-list. We did see one on line: to go from from MCO to Double tree & then to Port Canveral and back to MCO is about almost $500. But we could do it at our own pace.

Maybe we need to also look at renting 2 small cars? ;)

[jenvin]

Jen that is a great deal on a car!:thumbsup2 I guess this is my punishment for a big family...lol

We are actually doing a back to back cruises: 11 night Christmas with the 5 night New Years Cruise.

We can do round trip DCL transfer for $69 each. Which comes out to $414 :eek:. But we wanted to get to the port early and are hoping to upgrade our room. Plus we have reservation at the double tree (DTD) the night before the cruise which is not a DCL stop.

A mini van was $250 each way.:scared1: The plus to this would be... we have a car for MVMCP.

We have not called a car service yet... it is on DH's to-do-list. We did see one on line: to go from from MCO to Double tree & then to Port Canveral and back to MCO is about almost $500. But we could do it at our own pace.

Maybe we need to also look at renting 2 small cars? ;)

It's a full sized car, like a Taurus, you'd be able to fit 5 in there, plus the trunk is pretty big (unless you like to pack a lot) :cutie:

I had to check a bunch of places online until I hit this price - I was getting quoted $70-100 for a one way rental from Port Canaveral to MCO for one day. I was so shocked that I rebooked it again in case it was a computer glitch, but I was able to book it at exactly the same price.

Jen

[seaulater]

Does anyone know the possible dining rotations? I think it might be
Rest 1
Rest 2 (? pirate)
Rest 2 (NYE-? formal)
Rest 3 (sea- ? formal?)
Rest 3

I am trying to figure out when would be best for Palo dinner. Thanks for any thoughts....

If you call DCL, they might possible have the dining rotation posted on their schedule. It might still be just a little early though.

You could also go to another website and see if they have the 5 night navigators posted, that might be a clue, but not set in stone of course!

[doxiewawa]

Just booked this morning.
We are interested in joining the fish exchange.
GTY doxiewawa - Mandy (31) Jess (33) Trace (DS3)
Thanks!

[Lynn G]

Welcome Mandy, Jess and Trace!

Have a great day all!

[Sarabi's Cubs]

I don't think there have been any Magic 5 nights yet, but according to the Wonder 5 nt navigator, Pirate Night was Day 3 (Nassau) and Day 4 (at sea day) was the semi-formal night. I'm not sure if New Year's Eve being on Day 3 will throw a wrench in that or not.

[DisneyPoly]

Hi everyone~

Has anyone sailed over NYE prior? I am wondering how the seas are this time of the year?

Thanks!

[steelek_29]

Hi!!! I'm from Puerto Rico and just book my cruise. This will be my second, the other was last summer. Count me in on the FE. Is anyone making the list?? I can do it. My first language is Spanish so please excuse my mistakes ;)
Oh... my name is Karen and I will be sailing alone. Me time!!! My daughters will be in Chicago with their grandparents...

[steelek_29]

Welcome to all the new thread members!!!

I agree on the flight cost being high at that time of year - for us almost $150 more per ticket than other times. We are flying from Omaha NE to Orlando.

But we are super excited for the cruise - we have recruited some friends to come too - I will have her check in on this message board.

Maybe we should think about a doing a roll call - and is anyone interested in doing FEs?

Marci

I am!!

[disneycruising]

Hi everyone~

Has anyone sailed over NYE prior? I am wondering how the seas are this time of the year?

Thanks!

We did the NYE on the Wonder late year. We didn't have any problems with the seas.

In all of our sailing we have only had two times where the sea were rough...a Thankgiving cruises because there was a storm & the Transatlantic:eek: Those are the only two time we had to get out the sea sick medications.

[disneycruising]

Just booked this morning.
We are interested in joining the fish exchange.
GTY doxiewawa - Mandy (31) Jess (33) Trace (DS3)
Thanks!

:cheer2:Welcome:cheer2:

[wrabitdad]

Hi All,

Welcome to all the new cruisers. :wave2:

The FE list has been updated, see post #110.

Post or PM me with any changes or updates.

Thanks, Bob

[wrabitdad]

I don't think there have been any Magic 5 nights yet,

The Magic had its first 5N back in September 2008. I'll look to see if we still have the Navigators, but no guarentee the events/nights would be the same.

Bob

[Sarabi's Cubs]

Oops! Didn't realize there had been a previous 5 nt. I didn't see one anywhere in my search.

[Sarabi's Cubs]

Ok, I've never done a FE before. Does the FE itself generally have a separate pocket for each family member, one for adults and one for the kids, or what? I'm still a little unclear after reading through posts whether you provide a gift for the stateroom as a whole or individual gifts for each person or is it just a matter of personal choice?

[steelek_29]

Ok, I've never done a FE before. Does the FE itself generally have a separate pocket for each family member, one for adults and one for the kids, or what? I'm still a little unclear after reading through posts whether you provide a gift for the stateroom as a whole or individual gifts for each person or is it just a matter of personal choice?

Hi!!! Have you seen other post of FE?? There are a lot of examples. The one I use in my first cruise (last summer) had three pockets: mines and my two daughters. I don't know how to post pic here. If you know how you can tell me and I will post my FE.

About the gifts you are going to provide is just a personal choice. You can give one per room or one per person. Because the FE group I was last summer was big I gave one per room. I received both ways. They put things for adults and kids. Candy is a great idea for the shows and movies popcorn::. I received CD with music from DIsney (3 cd) another cd with recepies of the dessert they give on the cruise (love this one :banana::banana: pencils, little toys, etc. If I remember more gifts I will tell you.

:goodvibes:goodvibes

[steelek_29]

Is anyone planning to put magnets on their doors. I want to decorate mine, but I don't know if I will be the only one!!!!:goodvibes:goodvibes

[steelek_29]

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[Deb Quen of Colorado]

[QUOTE=steelek_29;38271694]Is anyone planning to put magnets on their doors. I want to decorate mine, but I don't know if I will be the only one!!!!:goodvibes:goodvibes[/QUOTE

I thought about doing a magnet. I need one that says... Deb! This is your room!!

[steelek_29]

[QUOTE=steelek_29;38271694]Is anyone planning to put magnets on their doors. I want to decorate mine, but I don't know if I will be the only one!!!!:goodvibes:goodvibes[/QUOTE

I thought about doing a magnet. I need one that says... Deb! This is your room!!

:lmao:

[wrabitdad]

Hi All,

For those with questions about the FE here's some information we put together for a previous cruise.

Remember the FE Exchange is supposed to be FUN. It should not become daunting.

Make it whatever you want. Some folks work from scratch and their talents really come through; others buy items that they think will bring a smile to the recipients. We have gotten gifts as simple as Disney pencils, candy bars, homemade magnets, postcards from hometowns/states, etc. Some are simply left in the FE, others are bagged (usually the small bags you would use for candy etc at kids parties) with ribbon, etc.

We generally do a gift per cabin, sometimes with small candy per person. Sometimes it depends on how far we're traveling to the ship (for west coast or overseas the FE gifts tend to be smaller for obvious reasons). On some cruises we've joined with others and done a group gift - lanyards and namebadges or wristbands. Each cruise is different, that’s what makes it fun.

Delivering the gifts is also a fun experience, also a great way to see the ship and all the cabin door decorations. Kinda feels like being an elf at Christmas. Some folks leave their gifts anonymously, others have their disname, others their first names; whatever you want. When you leave your gift is also up to you; we'll usually leave ours on a sea day. If your gift is themed, i.e. pirate, you may want to leave it on a certain day.

We’ve also volunteered to post the FE list on our cabin door so folks can make or check for any last minute cabin changes.

Remember FE = Fun.

Hope this is helpful.

Bob

[wrabitdad]

Is anyone planning to put magnets on their doors. I want to decorate mine, but I don't know if I will be the only one!!!!:goodvibes:goodvibes

You won't be the only one. :thumbsup2

[jenvin]

Is anyone planning to put magnets on their doors. I want to decorate mine, but I don't know if I will be the only one!!!!:goodvibes:goodvibes

We definitely will be, I got some custom DISigns made from Miiliepie and ******, and I'm also doing the door number Mickey ears:cool1:

I think I'll going a bit overboard (excuse the pun), but it's our first cruise, so I'm going all out (tshirts too!)

Jen

[steelek_29]

We definitely will be, I got some custom DISigns made from Miiliepie and ******, and I'm also doing the door number Mickey ears:cool1:

I think I'll going a bit overboard (excuse the pun), but it's our first cruise, so I'm going all out (tshirts too!)

Jen

On my first cruise I did all that, but I was with my daughters. This time I'm going by myself, so I'm not sure what to do...

[steelek_29]

Good morning everyone!!!!! Feeling so excited!!:cool1::cool1::cool1:

This will be a hard week for me, with Bronquitis :sick: I hope my student behave this week.

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Cruisers!

Ok, I've never done a FE before. Does the FE itself generally have a separate pocket for each family member, one for adults and one for the kids, or what? I'm still a little unclear after reading through posts whether you provide a gift for the stateroom as a whole or individual gifts for each person or is it just a matter of personal choice?

You can get a Fish Extender with either one pocket of several pockets, and some folks designate the pockets for individuals by putting their names on the pockets - it is totally up to you. As for the gifts, as Bob said, it again is totally up to you.

Is anyone planning to put magnets on their doors. I want to decorate mine, but I don't know if I will be the only one!!!!:goodvibes:goodvibes

I can guarentee that you will not be the only one with a door decorated with magnets!:rotfl:

Have a great day all!

[alexedan]

Help please! I just logged on for my reservation and didn't see my 11 yo son listed, while my 9 yo was. Then when I read carefully it said kids up to 10 were eligible on the Magic to be in the oceaneer's club/lab and kids up to 12 on the Wonder. I am confused!?! We sailed the Wonder 2 years ago and I assumed both my kids would be able to go. What happens to the over 10 under 13 group on the M:rolleyes:agic?

[fourfoxesinpa]

Hi fellow Cruisers,

It's been a long time since I've looked at this thread. But we just paid off our cruise a few days ago and I am now in full planning mode. I want to make our Palo ressie but can't find any navigators for the 5 night cruises. Anyone know the dining rotation options?

Do you think they'll do pirate night on Night 3, which also happens to be NYE?

Getting very excited!!!

[fourfoxesinpa]

getting very frustrated with the airline costs for this trip! I can't believe how much $ it is! Thinking about canceling BUT we got such a good deal on this cruise I don't want to lose it.....Did anyone find cheap airfare?

I am STILL holding out looking for a decent price airfare down. Found $126 there pp...still a lot more than the $69/$79 that I'm used to paying one way to get to MCO. Just can't bring myself to cough up more than $200 pp for the trip down. :scared1:

[steelek_29]

I am STILL holding out looking for a decent price airfare down. Found $126 there pp...still a lot more than the $69/$79 that I'm used to paying one way to get to MCO. Just can't bring myself to cough up more than $200 pp for the trip down. :scared1:

Welll... I'm from PR and I paid $199 and $229 :scared1: I don't mind... Can't wait to see you all!!!!

Are we all going to meet on the Promenade Lounge?? I'm going by myself so I would love to meet you guys!!!!:grouphug:

[seaulater]

Then we're going to the airport the day we disembark, but not until the evening, so I rented a car for $25 (Yes, that's right, including fees and taxes) from Port Canaveral to MCO.
Jen

Please share the car rental agency and coupon number. I haven't been able to find anything that inexpensive and we are flying out that afternoon also.

Thanks!

[seaulater]

The Magic had its first 5N back in September 2008. I'll look to see if we still have the Navigators, but no guarentee the events/nights would be the same.

Bob


I think just maybe I was on that cruise too! Was that the one with the ocean waves coming into the lobby and going down the elevator shafts?

[seaulater]

Is anyone planning to put magnets on their doors. I want to decorate mine, but I don't know if I will be the only one!!!!:goodvibes:goodvibes


Let me just say......you might just be able to see the white on my door if you can see past all the door magnets I have on it everytime I cruise!

[seaulater]

I am STILL holding out looking for a decent price airfare down. Found $126 there pp...still a lot more than the $69/$79 that I'm used to paying one way to get to MCO. Just can't bring myself to cough up more than $200 pp for the trip down. :scared1:


Well, that is much cheaper than my $540 from Salt Lake to Orlando! I haven't booked yet, BING says with 80% confidence that the fares will go down, so I'm holding out.....

[steelek_29]

Let me just say......you might just be able to see the white on my door if you can see past all the door magnets I have on it everytime I cruise!

:lmao:

[wrabitdad]

I think just maybe I was on that cruise too! Was that the one with the ocean waves coming into the lobby and going down the elevator shafts?


What happens on the Magic stays on the Magic! :cool1:

[disneycruising]

What happens on the Magic stays on the Magic! :cool1:

Oh my, there must be a story here. Was there a storm?

[steelek_29]

Oh my, there must be a story here. Was there a storm?

BTW... How is the Atlantic in Dec and January. When I went in June I didn't felt anything. I thought I was going to get dizzy, but didn't. Let see this next cruise. Hope not!!!

[steelek_29]

I don't understand what is happening to me. Don't feel excited about my cruise... It is weird. I feel like blah... Hate feeling this way:confused:

[disneycruising]

Has anyone created a "cruise logo" for us? If not is there any create people on our cruise that can do that?

[steelek_29]

Has anyone created a "cruise logo" for us? If not is there any create people on our cruise that can do that?

And we need a name too!!!!

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Cruisers!

I, too, would like to encourage anyone creative to come up with a logo!

Have a great day all!

[andeeNjoel]

We will will be moving across the country in December and so canceled this trip. We are still going on our October cruise and hope to book the 2011 holiday cruise at that time instead.

Am excited about the move but worry I will have Disney withdrawal. :upsidedow

We hope you all have a fantastic time!

[Lynn G]

We will will be moving across the country in December and so canceled this trip. We are still going on our October cruise and hope to book the 2011 holiday cruise at that time instead.

Am excited about the move but worry I will have Disney withdrawal. :upsidedow

We hope you all have a fantastic time!

Sorry you had to cancel, good luck on the move!

[disneycruising]

We will will be moving across the country in December and so canceled this trip. We are still going on our October cruise and hope to book the 2011 holiday cruise at that time instead.

Am excited about the move but worry I will have Disney withdrawal. :upsidedow

We hope you all have a fantastic time!

Sorry you had to cancel. Hope your move goes well.

[disneycruising]

And we need a name too!!!!

I agree!:thumbsup2 I am just not that creative & my computer skill are shameful. Is there anyone that can take on this task?



91 days until we set sail!

[disneycruising]

We will will be moving across the country in December and so canceled this trip. We are still going on our October cruise and hope to book the 2011 holiday cruise at that time instead.

Am excited about the move but worry I will have Disney withdrawal. :upsidedow

We hope you all have a fantastic time!

Sorry you had to cancel. Hope your move goes well.

[jenvin]

I'm starting to buy things for the FE - am I starting too soon? I will have enough of the same things for the people currently on the list, but I'll have to get different things for any new FE-ers. Is that okay?

I got excited because we just PAID IN FULL!

Jen

[steelek_29]

I'm starting to buy things for the FE - am I starting too soon? I will have enough of the same things for the people currently on the list, but I'll have to get different things for any new FE-ers. Is that okay?

I got excited because we just PAID IN FULL!

Jen

I have to start buying my gifts!!!!:yay::yay::yay:

[disneycruising]

90 days

Yesterday we got a little packet in the mail from DCL, with the info about final payment days...etc. Unfortunately, my DD (10) got the mail. She did not open it, just handed it to me. I thought I had convinced her that it was just an "advertisement". :eek:But my DH says as soon has he pulled in the driveway after work, DD met him at his car and told him something came from DCL. As far as I can tell... she didn't tell any of her siblings. ;)

So, our Christmas :santa:Surprise is still a surprise...but that was a close one.

I am thinking I might want to start puting together their 'christmas gifts'... incase I have to tell them earlier then expected. My plan is to put together a box with t-shirts with the cruise logo, door magnets (for our Christmas Cruise & our New Years Cruise) and our MVMCP tickets & have them open their 'gifts' a few days before our trip. :)

[Sarabi's Cubs]

I've started to get some things together for the FE too!!! Getting very excited (obsessed) as the date draws nearer! :banana: This makes it even more difficult to keep it a surprise for the kids.

disneycruising, how do you make tshirts?:confused3 I'd like to make some for my kids but am not crafty at all and have no idea how.

Laurie

[Lynn G]

I'm starting to buy things for the FE - am I starting too soon? I will have enough of the same things for the people currently on the list, but I'll have to get different things for any new FE-ers. Is that okay?

I got excited because we just PAID IN FULL!

Jen

I am sure that it is fine if you have different things for different people for the FE!

[disneycruising]

I've started to get some things together for the FE too!!! Getting very excited (obsessed) as the date draws nearer! :banana: This makes it even more difficult to keep it a surprise for the kids.

disneycruising, how do you make tshirts?:confused3 I'd like to make some for my kids but am not crafty at all and have no idea how.

Laurie

There is a whole thread on making t-shirts. I will look and see if I can find it. There are also some very talented people that are willing to share their designs with others.

I make t-shirts with iron on transfers. The transfer come with instructions. In the past I have used disney cip art, designs of the internet or a personal picture to create the 'picture'... for the front of the tshirt. I also try to include the date of the cruise.

*I am not very creative...more crafty...so I do better if I can get "ideas" of things others have done. ;)

I found the thread on making t-shirts:

http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=105
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2286193&highlight=how+to+make+t+shirts
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2430262

[disneycruising]

:cheer2:89 days:cheer2:

[Sarabi's Cubs]

Thanks so much for that link!!!!

[disneycruising]

88 days

[alexedan]

I am going to share the latest about what I've learned and kind of the answers to my own questions. For all the overplanners like me, I thought you might be interested. WELL, after many uneventful calls to DCL to ask about the dining rotations and special events nights, all I could get out of them was NYE was formal night. Until, Lo-and-Behold, I called Disney Concierge, who (less than a day later mind you) was amazingly able to give me the 3 specific dining rotations. They have not set pirate night but I did confirm that it would be on a "repeat" night, which narrows it down to the first or the last nights of the cruise. (I am thinking last since it is supposed to have fireworks and people with AP as 1st dining wouldn't get their show the other way.) The 3 possible rotations are supposed to be:
#1 (they identify them by number apparently) LAPPL
#2 APLLA
#3 PLAAP
Hope this helps..Hallelujah and Hurray!:cheer2:

[steelek_29]

I am going to share the latest about what I've learned and kind of the answers to my own questions. For all the overplanners like me, I thought you might be interested. WELL, after many uneventful calls to DCL to ask about the dining rotations and special events nights, all I could get out of them was NYE was formal night. Until, Lo-and-Behold, I called Disney Concierge, who (less than a day later mind you) was amazingly able to give me the 3 specific dining rotations. They have not set pirate night but I did confirm that it would be on a "repeat" night, which narrows it down to the first or the last nights of the cruise. (I am thinking last since it is supposed to have fireworks and people with AP as 1st dining wouldn't get their show the other way.) The 3 possible rotations are supposed to be:
#1 (they identify them by number apparently) LAPPL
#2 APLLA
#3 PLAAP
Hope this helps..Hallelujah and Hurray!:cheer2:

Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!! :yay::yay::yay:I need this vacations so desperately. :dance3::dance3:
This school year has been awful
!!!! BTW ..I'm planning to move to Virginia.. I'm so happy with this change!!!:rotfl::rotfl:

[alexedan]

Virginia is a great state. 4 distinct seasons and you can be anywhere by car in 1-2 hrs (beach, mountains, DC). I must admit I'm kinda biased having been born here :) Good luck with your move!

[steelek_29]

Virginia is a great state. 4 distinct seasons and you can be anywhere by car in 1-2 hrs (beach, mountains, DC). I must admit I'm kinda biased having been born here :) Good luck with your move!

Thanks!! I'm looking for teaching job. Some of them has already answered, but I want to finish my school year, here in Puerto Rico. I don't want to let my student down. I love them!!!:love:

[biff423]

I did a little playing around and here is what I came up with for a cruise meet logo.

http://www.bluemoondesignco.com/images/cruiselogo2.jpg

I can do a bigger one or smaller ones - if you guys like it.

Marci

[biff423]

just noticed I have the end date wrong :rolleyes1

whoops - working on a fix

i guess I just want to stay on the boat longer

marci

[biff423]

fixed now

[disneycruising]

Marci- I LOVE IT!

[disneycruising]

85 Days until our cruise set sail!

My DD got her cast off yesterday. :thumbsup2She has been told no basketball practice or PE for 2 weeks. But, she should be really by the time the season starts in a few weeks.

[jenvin]

I am going to share the latest about what I've learned and kind of the answers to my own questions. For all the overplanners like me, I thought you might be interested. WELL, after many uneventful calls to DCL to ask about the dining rotations and special events nights, all I could get out of them was NYE was formal night. Until, Lo-and-Behold, I called Disney Concierge, who (less than a day later mind you) was amazingly able to give me the 3 specific dining rotations. They have not set pirate night but I did confirm that it would be on a "repeat" night, which narrows it down to the first or the last nights of the cruise. (I am thinking last since it is supposed to have fireworks and people with AP as 1st dining wouldn't get their show the other way.) The 3 possible rotations are supposed to be:
#1 (they identify them by number apparently) LAPPL
#2 APLLA
#3 PLAAP
Hope this helps..Hallelujah and Hurray!:cheer2:

Thanks so much for this information - I've been wondering if they were going to make it formal night for NYE, and most of the cruise info is for cruises 7 days and over or 4 days and under (so didn't know where our 5 day cruise fit in). Adding formalware to my packing list (DH isn't going to be too thrilled, but I'll negotiate that this is in lieu of my company Christmas party) :lmao:

[NoClueCruiser]

Helloo All,

I will be on this cruise as well. Its a suprise birthday present. I'm sooo excited! It's my first cruise!

[disneycruising]

Helloo All,

I will be on this cruise as well. Its a suprise birthday present. I'm sooo excited! It's my first cruise!

:cheer2:Welcome:cheer2:

We did the New Years cruise last year and loved it! If you have any questions feel free to ask.

Who is the birthday surprise for?

Who else will be traveling with you?

[NoClueCruiser]

:cheer2:Welcome:cheer2:

We did the New Years cruise last year and loved it! If you have any questions feel free to ask.

Who is the birthday surprise for?

Who else will be traveling with you?

Its for my boyfriend! He'll be turning 21 the day we board! Traveling with me are him and our daughter who will be 15 months by the time of the cruise.

[disneycruising]

Its for my boyfriend! He'll be turning 21 the day we board! Traveling with me are him and our daughter who will be 15 months by the time of the cruise.

What a great 21st Birthday Surprise!:thumbsup2 Your DD will have a great time too.

[NoClueCruiser]

Sooo, I've seen a lot of postings on these boards about door decorating and fish extenders. I know this is not a requirement for DCL and I'm just curious as to how many of us plan on doing this. I want to decorate my door and I'm still undecided about the fish extender. Any opinions??

[Sarabi's Cubs]

Love the logo!!!!:worship: I wish I had that kind of talent!!!

[Sarabi's Cubs]

Couldn't the pirate night also be night 4? Looks like that is a repeat night, and looking at the Wonder's 5 nt navigators, they'd just be switching the formal and pirate nights because of New Year's Eve. I'm thinking they probably wouldn't do pirate night on the last night, because people are out late for the deck party and in costume and they want people's luggage packed up on the last night. But this is our first Disney cruise, so I'm just guessing based on other cruise experiences.

Laurie

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Cruisers!

Helloo All,

I will be on this cruise as well. Its a suprise birthday present. I'm sooo excited! It's my first cruise!

Welcome!

Sooo, I've seen a lot of postings on these boards about door decorating and fish extenders. I know this is not a requirement for DCL and I'm just curious as to how many of us plan on doing this. I want to decorate my door and I'm still undecided about the fish extender. Any opinions??

You will see lots of doors decorated - just be aware that the decorations must be in the form of magnets, DCL does not like tape on doors as it leaves marks. The Fish Extender exchange is lots of fun - folks will bring things to put in the fish extender during the cruise - some folks go all out, and others do something simple.

Couldn't the pirate night also be night 4? Looks like that is a repeat night, and looking at the Wonder's 5 nt navigators, they'd just be switching the formal and pirate nights because of New Year's Eve. I'm thinking they probably wouldn't do pirate night on the last night, because people are out late for the deck party and in costume and they want people's luggage packed up on the last night. But this is our first Disney cruise, so I'm just guessing based on other cruise experiences.

Laurie

This sounds really reasonable to me!!!

Have a great day all!

[DisneyPoly]

We will be joining in the fun:cheer2: This will be our 8th (or is it 9th) ... I have to check DCL cruise. We are surprising our children for Christmas. We would love to participate in the FE as have on our other cruises. Not sure of the room yet as we booked 2 Cat 12 GTYs. Couldn't pass up the great deal!
Please add to the FE list: it will be me, DH, DS (21), DD (18), DS (17) and DD (12).

My only concern are the seas ... are they usually calm this time of the year? We have never cruised in Dec/Jan. before ... we have sailed Feb - August, so I was just wondering.

Thanks!

[disneycruising]

We will be joining in the fun:cheer2: This will be our 8th (or is it 9th) ... I have to check DCL cruise. We are surprising our children for Christmas. We would love to participate in the FE as have on our other cruises. Not sure of the room yet as we booked 2 Cat 12 GTYs. Couldn't pass up the great deal!
Please add to the FE list: it will be me, DH, DS (21), DD (18), DS (17) and DD (12).

My only concern are the seas ... are they usually calm this time of the year? We have never cruised in Dec/Jan. before ... we have sailed Feb - August, so I was just wondering.

Thanks!

:cheer2:WELCOME:cheer2:

I love to see more DCL fans like us!:thumbsup2 This will be our 12 & 13th cruise. We are doing back 2 back Christmas and New Years.

We will also be traveling with our 4 children (DD17, DS15, DS12 & DD10);)...always makes for an interesting time. Especially sense we have hit the teens years.:eek:

We are trying to surprise the kids too. But I will have to tell them early enough that... they can get over... not going to grandma's this year.

Last New Years we were on the wonder and didn't have any issues with the waves.

[steelek_29]

Sooo, I've seen a lot of postings on these boards about door decorating and fish extenders. I know this is not a requirement for DCL and I'm just curious as to how many of us plan on doing this. I want to decorate my door and I'm still undecided about the fish extender. Any opinions??

I am!!!!:cool1:

[steelek_29]

Hi All,

Hurricane Earl fizzled when passing us. Winter Nor'easters have been worse. However, trust me no one is complaining that it ended up being not much of an impact. Good practice for the one that finally does arrive as advertised.

Power stayed on so here is the first pass at the FE list.

Cabin DisName Names
2068 wrabitdad Bob Dale (DW) Gordy (DST)
5520 Lynn G Scott Lynn
6034 2Princesseintow Mark (DH) Sara (DW) Mary (DD 9) Grace (DD 4)
6532 Friend of 2 Princesseintow Bill (DH) Lisa (DW) Lauren (DD 10) Kate (DD 6)
8102 Jenvin Jen (37) DH (41) DS (12) DD (8)
8542 Sarabi's Cubs Brian (41) Laurie (41) Andrew (DS 12) Carrie (DD10) Joe (DS 4)
GTY Seaulater Linda Jamie (DD 18)
GTY Yensidfan Pete Faith Courtney (DD 22) Peter (DS 19)
GTY doxiewawa Mandy (31) Jess (33) Trace (DS3)
? steelek29 Karen

Let me know if there are any corrections, additions, etc.

I have it in Excel and will be able to email it to folks when we finalize the list closer to the cruise.

Thanks, Bob :wave2:


Karen Steele (35) still GTY

[steelek_29]

Love the logo!!!!:worship: I wish I had that kind of talent!!!

Haven't seen it!! Where is it??

[steelek_29]

I did a little playing around and here is what I came up with for a cruise meet logo.

http://www.bluemoondesignco.com/images/cruiselogo2.jpg

I can do a bigger one or smaller ones - if you guys like it.

Marci

love it!!!

[alexedan]

Sarabi's Cubs....I'm not sure. When I cruised this cruise 2 years ago I vaguely remember there being a different menu for pirate night but per the threads there isn't. In that case yes it could be night 4. However we are supposed to have fireworks with that night and since there are fireworks over Atlantis the night before I was guessing that they wouldn't do these back to back. I hope it's night 1 :). Also bags don't have to be out until 11 so we'll be ok if it's last.

[alexedan]

DisneyCruising who was on this last year....? As the ship is sailing away from Atlantis after leaving, do you know which side of the ship faces shore as verandas on that side should have a good view. Just curious.:confused3...Hey this guy could be me! I look like this all the time! LOL!

[Lynn G]

We will be joining in the fun:cheer2: This will be our 8th (or is it 9th) ... I have to check DCL cruise. We are surprising our children for Christmas. We would love to participate in the FE as have on our other cruises. Not sure of the room yet as we booked 2 Cat 12 GTYs. Couldn't pass up the great deal!
Please add to the FE list: it will be me, DH, DS (21), DD (18), DS (17) and DD (12).

My only concern are the seas ... are they usually calm this time of the year? We have never cruised in Dec/Jan. before ... we have sailed Feb - August, so I was just wondering.

Thanks!

:welcome:

Sarabi's Cubs....I'm not sure. When I cruised this cruise 2 years ago I vaguely remember there being a different menu for pirate night but per the threads there isn't. In that case yes it could be night 4. However we are supposed to have fireworks with that night and since there are fireworks over Atlantis the night before I was guessing that they wouldn't do these back to back. I hope it's night 1 :). Also bags don't have to be out until 11 so we'll be ok if it's last.

There is usually a special menu for Pirates night, and the Pirate deck party, so, logistically, the 4th night would be the best night, if there is even going to be a Pirate night on this cruise:confused3

Have a great day all!

[disneycruising]

82 days


Does anyone else have anything on their to-do-list this weekend, for the cruise?
I want to finalize my magnet choices, t-shirt plans & I need to order magnet paper.

Next week I want to get magnets printed up. While the kids are in school...:ssst:

Have a great day everyone.:flower3:

[jenvin]

Questions and Answers :thumbsup2

1. Do we have the latest FE list available?
2. Have we decided how we're going to schedule our FE (daily, one time deal, scheduled drop off dates, etc)?
3. In answer to decorating our door - YES WE ARE!
4. Re: Pirates party - I spoke to the concierge and I asked them what would be the likely day for our Pirates party and he said January 1st, subject to change (standard disclaimer).
5. Planning - so far I bought a bunch of stuff for FE (still need to get more), I have the DISigns for our magnets, and I have the magnet sheets to print, just need to print them out, I bought all our t-shirts for iron-ons, just need to pick which ones to do (DS and DD picked 8 DISigns each for their shirts, that's too many!), I also booked my Palo brunch and dinner and Nassau and Castaway Cay excursions :cool1:

[Lynn G]

I do not think the is a schedule for FE delivery, just when it works for you.

[Sarabi's Cubs]

Jen and disneycruising, Where did you get your magnet paper? I've got the designs picked out, but I'm not sure whether I should buy magnet paper and print them on that or print and laminate them and buy the adhesive magnet paper.

Fortunately, we're surprising the kids or I bet my DD would pick out 10 of them for herself. I bought shirts to iron on transfers but DH saw what I was up to and nixed a personalized shirt for himself. He is a little alarmed by the magnets and FE too. Party pooper!! Think maybe I will find a Grumpy magnet for him and make a shirt with just the great logo that Marci did.

We just paid in full, and I am hoping that all of the Palo times will not be booked when we can finally do that this week! Still debating about shore excursions. Atlantis is soooo expensive especially since my older 2 would be considered adults, and there's not likely to be any Comfort Suites deal on New Year's Eve. Even if there were, there are 5 of us. Since this is our first cruise, I am tempted to just stay on the ship on the Nassau day.

Laurie

[steelek_29]

Hi All,

Hurricane Earl fizzled when passing us. Winter Nor'easters have been worse. However, trust me no one is complaining that it ended up being not much of an impact. Good practice for the one that finally does arrive as advertised.

Power stayed on so here is the first pass at the FE list.

Cabin DisName Names
2068 wrabitdad Bob Dale (DW) Gordy (DST)
5520 Lynn G Scott Lynn
6034 2Princesseintow Mark (DH) Sara (DW) Mary (DD 9) Grace (DD 4)
6532 Friend of 2 Princesseintow Bill (DH) Lisa (DW) Lauren (DD 10) Kate (DD 6)
8102 Jenvin Jen (37) DH (41) DS (12) DD (8)
8542 Sarabi's Cubs Brian (41) Laurie (41) Andrew (DS 12) Carrie (DD10) Joe (DS 4)
GTY Seaulater Linda Jamie (DD 18)
GTY Yensidfan Pete Faith Courtney (DD 22) Peter (DS 19)
GTY doxiewawa Mandy (31) Jess (33) Trace (DS3)
? steelek29 Karen

Let me know if there are any corrections, additions, etc.

I have it in Excel and will be able to email it to folks when we finalize the list closer to the cruise.

Thanks, Bob :wave2:

I will like to know when the FE list is going to be updated. I need to start buying the goodies!!!

[alexedan]

OK so formal night is day 3, NYE. I am fairly certain that will be a special menu for all. The 4th night, next night, repeats at the same restaurant as night 3. You're supposed to have each rotational restaurant's menu at least once, so if pirate night has it's own menu they couldn't do it night 4 or people will miss their rotational dining experience. Where has my logic gone wrong?

[Scott H]

Re magnet paper, I have found it at office supply stores and walmart.

[Lynn G]

OK so formal night is day 3, NYE. I am fairly certain that will be a special menu for all. The 4th night, next night, repeats at the same restaurant as night 3. You're supposed to have each rotational restaurant's menu at least once, so if pirate night has it's own menu they couldn't do it night 4 or people will miss their rotational dining experience. Where has my logic gone wrong?

I understand what you are saying, to get all 3 rotational menus, we will miss either the formal night menu or the Pirate night menu (or one of the rotational night menus) - don't know the answer to your question. Maybe someone who has done the cruise before can chime in here.

Have a great day all!

[DisneyPoly]

Hi everyone ~

Can I assume that since this cruise is sailing on the Magic, that we will be seeing the shows that appear on the Magic? I know most of the other 5 nights have been on the Wonder and have looked at sample navigators for a five night, but presumably the shows will be different; am I correct?

Thanks!

[seaulater]

Hi everyone ~

Can I assume that since this cruise is sailing on the Magic, that we will be seeing the shows that appear on the Magic? I know most of the other 5 nights have been on the Wonder and have looked at sample navigators for a five night, but presumably the shows will be different; am I correct?

Thanks!

Yes, you will be seeing shows that are on the Disney Magic, not the Wonder.

Now, since it is a shortened Magic cruise, one can only guess which shows they will have, but my guess is we will definitely see Disney Dreams and Villians Tonight.

[disneycruising]

Only 79 days


I went shopping this morning and found magnet paper at Office Depot. :thumbsup2 It was 5 sheets for $15. I bought 2 packages...incase I make a mistake. ;)

[alexedan]

Lynn G-thanks for responding. Since we have 5 nights we actually could have all plus the 2 extra nights menus, just means they would have to do the other special on Night 1 or Night 5. HMMMMM---just like Disney to keep you guessing!

[Lynn G]

Lynn G-thanks for responding. Since we have 5 nights we actually could have all plus the 2 extra nights menus, just means they would have to do the other special on Night 1 or Night 5. HMMMMM---just like Disney to keep you guessing!

You are so right! Usually there is not something special on night 1, as everyone is still just getting settled, but who knows!

[biff423]

FINAL PAYMENT - CHECK!

Is it December 29th yet - I am ready to go!!!

Marci
:cheer2:

[disneycruising]

FINAL PAYMENT - CHECK!

Is it December 29th yet - I am ready to go!!!

Marci
:cheer2:

:thumbsup2 I love making the final payment! It means we are getting closer.

[disneycruising]

DH was home :cool1:this morning and help me with my magnets.
We were able to print up one so far... a birthday magnet for DD. I think it turned out great! :)

[jenvin]

Jen and disneycruising, Where did you get your magnet paper? I've got the designs picked out, but I'm not sure whether I should buy magnet paper and print them on that or print and laminate them and buy the adhesive magnet paper.

Fortunately, we're surprising the kids or I bet my DD would pick out 10 of them for herself. I bought shirts to iron on transfers but DH saw what I was up to and nixed a personalized shirt for himself. He is a little alarmed by the magnets and FE too. Party pooper!! Think maybe I will find a Grumpy magnet for him and make a shirt with just the great logo that Marci did.

We just paid in full, and I am hoping that all of the Palo times will not be booked when we can finally do that this week! Still debating about shore excursions. Atlantis is soooo expensive especially since my older 2 would be considered adults, and there's not likely to be any Comfort Suites deal on New Year's Eve. Even if there were, there are 5 of us. Since this is our first cruise, I am tempted to just stay on the ship on the Nassau day.

Laurie

Laurie, we got our magnet paper at Staples, 5 for $18 (CAD), I had another pack at home with 4 sheets on it - I'm thinking we will definitely need to cut down on the DISigns that we picked, I don't think I have enough magnet sheets for everything (and I don't think we'll have a door big enough to fit it all anyways!):lmao:

I'm planning on printing most of the magnets on the sheets, then I was going to do the door number ears on photo paper, then glue them to the leftover cutoff magnet pieces that we'll probably have from cutting out the shaped magnets.

I'm in the same boat - DH is rolling his eyes at all the stuff I'm doing (we're spending most of the Christmas holidays in WDW, so I have been planning all that stuff out too), but I have managed to convince him on the shirt thing, I bought DH, DS, and DD's t-shirts at Old Navy, they had some sales going on, and I got all my shirts at Value Village. I showed DH the DISigns I picked for him (one of them has Grumpy with a mug of beer and a mug of Guinness - lol), but for the most part they are not too overdone and mostly geared to WDW and Star Wars, so he seems okay with it.

Just remember to buy the iron-on sheets for dark shirts if you have colored shirts, they're more expensive, though.

Re: Palo - you shouldn't have a problem, I was still booking last week and there were lots of options. We're doing Palo brunch on Day 4 (Sea Day), then Palo dinner on Day 5.

Lastly - Atlantis - I checked Comfort Inn, and definitely not cheap when we're there, really expensive, actually (but cheaper than buying the waterpark excursion for the whole family). We've booked the Atlantis Beach Day, cheaper than the waterpark, includes lunch and transportation, we've never been there so I felt we should go check it out, I don't know when we'd be back again. There was another DIS post where someone suggested to me to book a day pass directly with Atlantis and just take a taxi there and back, apparently it's much cheaper that way, but I haven't been able to find any information about that online.

[steelek_29]

I need my vacations NOW!!! This day has started so bad :scared1:... I just came here to feel happy :cloud9: about something... Sorry about my moaning...:guilty:

[Lynn G]

I need my vacations NOW!!! This day has started so bad :scared1:... I just came here to feel happy :cloud9: about something... Sorry about my moaning...:guilty:

pixiedust: for a better day!

Have a great day all!

[steelek_29]

pixiedust: for a better day!

Have a great day all!


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[2PrincesseInTow]

So do you think there will be any Palo left for us, first time cruisers, when I login tonight???? I sure hope so!

[steelek_29]

So do you think there will be any Palo left for us, first time cruisers, when I login tonight???? I sure hope so!

I think there will be. The last time I checked there were spaces left. ( I wanted to do brunch too, but it seems is all taken. :sad2:

[disneycruising]

So do you think there will be any Palo left for us, first time cruisers, when I login tonight???? I sure hope so!

I would think so. Good luck!

If not you can always check as soon as you get on the ship.

[jenvin]

Just checked - Palo brunch is available on day 4 at 11:30am.

Palo dinner is available on all days (some times are gone, but still some left to book)!

[Sarabi's Cubs]

Hmm. Brunch was gone when I tried last night and it's gone again. I didn't get the night I wanted for Palo, but at least I got in!!!!!!

[2PrincesseInTow]

So is this going to work......

My sister and BIL are coming on the cruise with us and sis didn't give me her login info so when the clock struck midnight on the east coast I had to scramble.....

I tried to book Palo (table for 4) but the days / times weren't great. Then I switched to tables for two and found more of what I was looking for. But since I couldn't login and make her reservation I made two on my stateroom, so one night the computer has my sister and I at Palo and one night it has my husband and BIL at dinner in Palo. I like the idea of us going on separate nights so that the other couple can dine with the kids. They won't care who shows up right?

I was online at 9:00pm Pacific time and there was no Palo brunch or tea showing. I also looked again this morning. I may try to get to the ship early to see if there is any availability or I may just skip it this time around. I was happy to get the dinner reservations.

I also booked some Alone Time at the spa. Has anyone done Alone Time? It sounds great to me! :dance3:

[jenvin]

Very weird, I just checked again, and there's still availability for Palo brunch at 11:30am ???

[2PrincesseInTow]

Very weird, I just checked again, and there's still availability for Palo brunch at 11:30am ???

Interesting.... What level CC Club are you? Sounds like they hold back inventory for different levels.

[Yensidfan]

Very weird, I just checked again, and there's still availability for Palo brunch at 11:30am ???

It also depends how many people you are looking to book for. They might have tables for two available but not for four people.

[2PrincesseInTow]

It also depends how many people you are looking to book for. They might have tables for two available but not for four people.

It won't even let me check by party size at all. After I click on Palo only the Dinner tab is illuminated and says available, the Tea and Brunch tabs are dim and say no availability.

[steelek_29]

It also depends how many people you are looking to book for. They might have tables for two available but not for four people.

I've been trying since I could booked and haven't been able... This is my second cruise, so I don't know if they are keeping those tables for people who have cruised more than twice... Well at least I could booked dinner at Palo. It will be my first Solo cruise (all by myself), and my first time in Palo!!!:banana: My first cruise was with my two daughters...

I will keep trying to book brunch:upsidedow

[steelek_29]

Still GTY :sad2:

[jenvin]

Yay - crossing one more thing off the list - I just printed out my magnets and they look GREAT! One thing, I accidentally bought 1 package of glossy magnets and 1 package of non-glossy magnet sheets. They all came out really nice, but the glossies make it look more like a photo.

Next to do - Mickey door number ears...

[Sarabi's Cubs]

I see the same thing when I try.

[jenvin]

Don't know what to say - I just checked again for Palo brunch for 2 and it's still showing up for 11:30am on Day 4.

Is there something different for concierge guests? :confused3

[steelek_29]

Don't know what to say - I just checked again for Palo brunch for 2 and it's still showing up for 11:30am on Day 4.

Is there something different for concierge guests? :confused3


:sad2:I checked right now and can't book :confused3brunch

[disneycruising]

Yay - crossing one more thing off the list - I just printed out my magnets and they look GREAT! One thing, I accidentally bought 1 package of glossy magnets and 1 package of non-glossy magnet sheets. They all came out really nice, but the glossies make it look more like a photo.

Next to do - Mickey door number ears...

I didn't know they had gloss or non-glossy. My store only had non-glossy.

Isn't it exciting to print up your magnets for the cruise. :)Makes you feel like the cruise is getting a little closer.

[disneycruising]

71 days until our cruise sets sail!

[DisneyPoly]

Hi everyone ~

Just checking to see if we are still moving ahead with the FE exchange?

Thanks!

[Lynn G]

I thought someone had volunteered to do a roster, but cannot remember who that was, anyone?