Dec 11 Wonder-Anyone yet?

[mom_rules]

Calling all past and present cruisers-What's the weather like in
December?

[PattiPB]

We did this cruise (12/12) last year, and will be returning in 2005!

As for weather, we were on the beach in Nassau and at CC, and we all went in the water! That means it was warm, because we are from Vegas, and I won't go in if it is cold. My kids, OTOH, would break through a layer of ice to go swimming it they had to.

HOWEVER, the last night of the cruise, and the entire following week, were cold and wet, so it is totally a crapshoot!

This year, we are travelling with my sister and her DH. Our DD will be 11, and our boys will be 9 & 7. They don't know about the cruise yet, because we are cruising this summer, and don't want to spoil it.

Wonder if anybody else is on this ship?? We have connecting cat 9's. We LOVED deck 2 last year, but had cat 10's.

[mom_rules]

Thanks for the info! We'll be there right along with you.
Anyone else?

[MN Dis Fans]

My DW and I will be there, w/o the (2x DS's) Yahoo! We went last year in October, w/ the DS's + Grandpa & Grandma.

Had a great time, looking to have another one! :cool1: :cool1:

[mom_rules]

MN Dis Fan-too funny! We did our first DCL cruise in March-Just DH and I and this time we're taking the kids. Seems to be directly your reverse LOL!

[MN Dis Fans]

Early days yet, but it almost looks like we'll get the boat to ourselves?

[PattiPB]

Same thing last year! Right up until we left for FL, there was availability on our ship in all cats. When we checked in, I asked, and there were only a handful (9 I believe) of available cabins left!

We had about a dozen DISers who posted on our thread last year. Maybe they're just not the compulsive planners we are this year! LOL!!!

[computergeek]

I am going to be on the December 11th Disney Wonder. This is my first cruise. :banana:
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All Star Movies/Disney Wonder December 2005
All Star Movies December 2000
Contemporary Tower Magic Kingdom View October 1999

[mom_rules]

Welcome! You will find a ton of information here! If you have any questions please ask away.

[robertgp124]

This is going to be our first curise, and it will be our honeymoon. :love:

Anyone ever gotten the romance package?

Thanks!

Robert

[mom_rules]

We did REAS in March-our first cruise and our first vacation in 20 years with no kids!
Our main reason was to get the advanced ressies for spa and Palo but now that you can book them online I don't think the swan and rose pedals are worth the extra $. The gift basket was nice but again, I think you could bring your own champagne and it would be just as nice without paying for the package.

We are taking our kids on this cruise - they have their own stateroom. I won't be paying the extra for REAS this time but plan to bring my own "surprises" and book my own spa and dinner online.

[PattiPB]

Just bumping us to the top of page 1!

How are your plans going, cruise-buddies??? We will be doing MVMCP the night we disembark---so we won't be too depressed getting off the ship! Anybody else headed to the parks afterwards?

[mom_rules]

We are! We are also contemplating MVMCP on the 15th but haven't made any final decisions yet.
Just secured our Annual Pass rate for our hotel stays-yipee!

Where are you staying?

PS Thanks for bumping

[MN Dis Fans]

Hey, We're doing the MVMCP (1st time) after we dis-embark as well. I guess great minds think alike. Actually, the DW had to do a lot of sweet talking :rotfl2: NOT! to get me to book this. We also booked a PS @ LTT for the same evening. Really looking forward to seeing the MK all spruced up for X-Mas. We always see it decorated for Halloween, as you can probably tell from our signature. :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

[PattiPB]

Monday will be 7/11, which means we are down to FIVE MONTHS until we board!!!! :banana: pirate: :banana: pirate: :mickeybar :mickeybar :mickeybar

BTW---the banana represents the Conch Coolers I'm gonna drink and the pirate is for our pirate night fireworks! AAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHH mateys! The mickey bars represents a small fractional number of how many I plan on ordering from room service!!!!!

[mom_rules]

Right with you on that!

Anyone have older teens going?

[fisherquinn]

We are headed, too- our first DCL experience. 2 kids, age 4 and 6, who are already very excited. It will be a needed break, as I am busy campaigning for the fall election season for my boss-- this will go on steady through Nov 8!

I am just hoping that we don't have terrible weather, but in the end, just the quick getaway will be better than nothing, no matter what the weather! :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :earsboy: :earsboy:

[PattiPB]

No teens, yet THANK HEAVEN!!!!!!! :earseek: :earseek: :earseek:

DD will be 11, and my DSs will be 9 & 7.

Still haven't picked a hotel for after the cruise...okay, so I still haven't picked a hotel for before the cruise!!! We leave on 7/28 for Tampa, WDW, and a CCL cruise, so I'm trying to concentrate on that trip. Once we get back, though, LOOK OUT! I'll be in commando planning mode.

[CdnMom2]

We'll be there too. Can't believe the countdown is so close now. We've been looking forward to this for about 18 months.

DD16, DD13, DD12, DD7 & us. 2 rooms booked. We are SO Excited. Doing WDW for a week prior. Heading to Universal after get off the ship. Again, I think we will need a vacation from our vacation! Can't wait to see everything decorated for Christmas again.

I am currently debating booking a room at Comfort Suites for Atlantis priveleges. For all of us though, I'd have to book 2 rooms. Anyone want to split one?

[mom_rules]

Cdnmom-that sounds like a pretty good idea-pm me with details and I will ask my family

My DS is 17 and DD is 20. They only provide privileges for 4 people per room right? We still may be a couple short but maybe could only get them for the kids?

[cruisinthecarribean]

My DD and my DD and I will be on the 12/11 cruise. Interested in any other 10 year olds that might be on board.

[Big15Foot]

:wave: :wave:
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We'll be there
Boarding starts in 3,255 hours :sunny:

[mom_rules]

Does anyone else think that time is going too slowly?

[cruisinthecarribean]

Is anyone taking any special gear for the possible cold weather other than the obvious? What excursions are you going on? We are planning on doing the dolphin encounter AGAIN since we loved it so much last July. Nothing on CC except snorkling and relaxing. I am contemplating buying shortie wet suits (expensive!) since my daughter and I love the water so much and intend to spend so much time in it.

[mom_rules]

I'm expecting the weather to be much like what we had during our cruise at the beginning of March. It was mid-high 70's, the water was a little cool but very refreshing-no problem swimming. The only time we had to put on a sweater was the last day (at sea) when the wind were a little high and it drizzled some.

Tell me about the Dolphin excursion please-is it worth the $?

[cruisinthecarribean]

Here's a couple of replies I have made to dolphin encounter questions. PM me if you have any other questions.

We were in Nassau last summer on a Disney cruise and we did the dolphin encounter and had a BLAST (it's worth every penny) Make sure and plan on staying all day. There are 2 boats that go back and if you take the later one you have time to eat a leisurely lunch and do some snorkeling. Bring your own gear if you have it or you can rent it on the island. Hope you meet the cutest dolphin, Stormy.

My daughter and I went on the Dolphin Encounter last July. It was WONDERFUL!!! Worth every penny. I took a video recorder and a camera, but was unable to use them. They REALLY discourage the use of your own cameras, and to ensure you put it away the first thing they do is have the dolphin (ours was named Stormy) go around the circle of people tail side out of the water and DRENCH everyone. I quickly put my cameras away. That being said I bought the video and pics they took. Really cute ones with dolphin hugs, etc. They are darling! If my scanner worked I would post a few. Warning: they are very expensive, like $130 for everything and they do NOT take your top of the world card (or whatever it's called card) Take your mastercard or cash. Some people took underwater cameras and may have gotten a few good shots, but when will you ever be there again? We still have ours pictures on our fridge and kitchen counter.

[PattiPB]

Hello all!

I just came back from Florida. We were STUNNED with how awesome our Carnival Cruise was, but are now full steam ahead for the Wonder!!!

Still don't have hotels before or after booked...can't decide between onsite or off! Last December we were offsite (rental house), and the parks were so empty it wasn't a problem without EE. Decisions, decisions...

[MN Dis Fans]

Well, by my math, we hit the magical 90 day :hourglass mark tomorrow! :cool1: :cool1:

Any of you going to be making some on line reservations? :goodvibes

Our thread has certainly gone quiet.

Perhaps as we get closer to sailing date, we'll start to see some more action from fellow cruisers? :thewave:

Anyone getting as excited as we are?

:disrocks:

[mom_rules]

I'm going to check to see where we can make online ressies-haven't really had a chance yet.

Anyone already done so?

[MN Dis Fans]

Yesss!!!!!!!!!! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc I managed to make online reservations for Palo, and for a scenic tour in Nassau.

Had a bit of a problem initially, as our castaway club number was not on our reservation :badpc: (only our 2nd DCL cruise). Had to phone DCL, and this was quickly cleared up.

Believe my DW will be making a spa reservation of some sort, but other than that, don't believe we will be making any other reservations.

Now it's time to set back and watch the calendar SLOWLY! work its way down to 0 day.

[keegandkenziesmama]

I'm new to this whole thing--we just booked yesterday so I don't have any idea what I'm doing! This is our first cruise--we're bringing our 3yo son and leaving my baby girl with my sister (boo hoo!). Any tips, etc. would be appreciated as I try to figure this all out--including how to use this message board! I'd love to meet someone with a little one who could pal around with my son!

What's the deal with the palo restaurant? What do we do with my son?

Jennifer, mommy to Keegan and Kenzie

[mom_rules]

Welcome, Welcome-join the crew!

Can't help you out too much with a chum for your son (mine will be 18)-check out the kid's clubs-I've heard great reports.

Palo is a wonderful, adults only restaurant-they charge a $10 per person fee and you must have reservations. I love it there but that's my opinion!

[keegandkenziesmama]

thanks! So I just put him in a kids club thing if we want to eat there?

Jennifer, mommy to Keegan and Kenzie

[Big15Foot]

:hourglass Boarding starts in only 1,895 Hours :hourglass
pirate: :earsgirl:

[mom_rules]

Okay-so why does it already feel like the clock is moving backwards LOL!!

Come on Dec! (and I hate winter here).

[PattiPB]

Newsflash! Okay, just a gossipflash, but it's still worth posting:

Somebody just asked about Narnia Prem-earing on early December cruises. Apparently it opens 12/9, so I'm hoping we'll get to see it on the ship. Disneyland is in the process of creating a Narnia meet and greet, and seeing a Prem-ear would be very exciting for my kids!

Now we have to decide when (OR IF!) we are telling them about the cruise! pirate: pirate:

[keegandkenziesmama]

I wonder what the rating is and if a 3 yo would like it? That would be exciting!

Jennifer

[mom_rules]

I was wondering that myself-It looks awesome-here's hoping!

[keegandkenziesmama]

I checked the site and it says it's not rated yet! Maybe I'll leave my dh with my son and see it myself!

Jennifer

[PattiPB]

Jennifer:

I think you're going to be unbelievably shocked by the children's programming. You'll be lucky if you and DH even see you son anytime before bed!

Last year, my boys (then 8 & 6) wanted to be in the clubs all the time. They ate at warp speed during dinner, and DH took them to the clubs before our food was even served! My DD was 10, and didn't care too much for the clubs, but that age was pretty clique-ish. Anyway, my youngest boy was in the same area your son will be in, and man is it COOL! No matter what pictures you see of Captain Hook's pirate ship, it doesn't do it justice.

[Big15Foot]

:hourglass Only 69 days to Boarding :hourglass
:bounce:
Any Pin Traders Among Us ?
pirate: :earsgirl:
Big15Foot :paw:

[PattiPB]

Anyone buying some pirate-wear for the pirate night?

None of the kids want to be pirates this year, and since the cruise is still a surprise I can't tell them why I think it's a good idea! Went in Party City the other day and they had some cute pirate things.

Big15foot: I can't believe it's that soon!

[MN Dis Fans]

I don't think my DH will wear pirate gear pirate: but maybe he'll surprise me. Just an eyepatch or hat puleeeze........ :love2:

[Big15Foot]

We're Ready
I wanted to post pics our pirate costumes ; but
You may not post attachments
is this because I'm a newbee ?
:hourglass only 66 days left
Big15Foot :paw:

[mom_rules]

DH still has his pirate gear from our MNSSHP last Oct-wore it on our March cruise and I'm sure he'll have it with him this time.

(Man, I love Jack Sparrow!)

[cjbooze]

First Cruise with DD and DH. I have already registered DD and booked Palos. Are there any others suggestions? I also found where I can save $25.00 by booking directly with Dolphin Encounter. Has anyone else done this?

[keegandkenziesmama]

How old is your dd? I'm hoping to find someone around my son's age (3) for him to pal around with. It's our first too!

Jennifer

[PattiPB]

Two months from today, we will all be waking up to a Mickey phone call in the Bahamas! :cool1:

So, what do you plan to do in Nassau!?!?!? Our group will be going to Cable Beach after breakfast with some lunch packed from room service.

[Big15Foot]

Spa Treatments for US
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Big15Foot :paw:

[mom_rules]

A little shopping, maybe Atlantis (via cab-not excursion)-but open to suggestions.

A drink or two at Senor Frogs perhaps?

[PattiPB]

I'm guessing everybody is so busy budgeting, saving money, Christmas shopping and excursion shopping to post!! :rotfl2:

In two months we will be back from our cruise.

In one month, we'll still be looking forward to it! Let's stick with that number!

Final plans all made? We will be at CS before, and POP after the cruise, and we scored the recent AAA code with dining. We've never used the dining plan before, but coming off the cruise, I didn't think hamburgers and chicken fingers would cut it! :rotfl:

Didn't someone else say they were planning MVMCP on 12/15? Can't wait to see the toy soldiers marching down Main Street again. I admit it, I cried! :blush:

[Big15Foot]

Done List:
PIRATE COSTUMES
CABIN DOOR DECORATIONS
SPA RESSIES
PALO RESSIE
BRUNCH RESSIE
PASSPORTS
AIRLINE TICKETS
HAPPY LIMO RESSIE
DEC 8TH MVMCP TICKETS
BONINE PKGS
WDW DINING RESSIES
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WILL START PACKING NEXT WEEK :Pinkbounc
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WILL BE STAYING @ THE POLY
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FYI:: DEC PARK HOURS & SCHEDULES WERE RELEASED LAST WEEK
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BIG15FOOT :paw:

[MandM22]

Hello all I just found out about this thread... Thanks (Big15Foot). My DW and I will be onboard. This is our first Disney cruise. It's our 10th anniversary trip. We too are doing MVMCP but we are going before the cruise. We are staying at the WL the week before and using the cruise as the more relaxing part of our trip. I've cruised before but my DW hasn't and she is a little leary, but I keep trying to make her feel at ease. Hope to meet some of the great DIS'ers. :sunny: :wave: :sunny:

[MandM22]

Here's a couple of replies I have made to dolphin encounter questions. PM me if you have any other questions.

We were in Nassau last summer on a Disney cruise and we did the dolphin encounter and had a BLAST (it's worth every penny) Make sure and plan on staying all day. There are 2 boats that go back and if you take the later one you have time to eat a leisurely lunch and do some snorkeling. Bring your own gear if you have it or you can rent it on the island. Hope you meet the cutest dolphin, Stormy.

My daughter and I went on the Dolphin Encounter last July. It was WONDERFUL!!! Worth every penny. I took a video recorder and a camera, but was unable to use them. They REALLY discourage the use of your own cameras, and to ensure you put it away the first thing they do is have the dolphin (ours was named Stormy) go around the circle of people tail side out of the water and DRENCH everyone. I quickly put my cameras away. That being said I bought the video and pics they took. Really cute ones with dolphin hugs, etc. They are darling! If my scanner worked I would post a few. Warning: they are very expensive, like $130 for everything and they do NOT take your top of the world card (or whatever it's called card) Take your mastercard or cash. Some people took underwater cameras and may have gotten a few good shots, but when will you ever be there again? We still have ours pictures on our fridge and kitchen counter.

Thanks for the info. My DW and I have the Encounter booked. I started a thread that has some nice informative replies also. :sunny:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=929670&highlight=blue+lagoon+dolphin :sunny:

[mom_rules]

Welcome aboard!

Big15Foot-you are way too organized (read "I'm jealous that I'm not").

We're still making last minute changes to our ressies!

[CdnMom2]

I can't believe how low the countdown is for us finally, and BigFoot15's list pushed me from nagging worry to panic. Then I calmed & felt thankful for the quick checklist as I'm nowhere near making even that yet. Hallowe'en, a couple family birthdays, Xmas decor up -- the time is going to fly by. But we'll get there anyway! :banana:

And yes, we're still rearranging our vacation plans too.

[Big15Foot]

:hourglass Boarding Starts in 49 Days :hourglass
Big15Foot :paw:

[kaphil]

Hi There,

I'll be on the Wonder on the 11th, with my DH, DD's, (ages 14 and 18) and my mother. Hope you're all wearing something piratey for pirate night, I don't want to be the only crazy-looking one. pirate:

[mom_rules]

Don't worry about that!! You definitely won't be the only one.

[Big15Foot]

:hourglass Boarding in 37 Days :hourglass


pirate: Pirate Night in 39 Days pirate:


Big15Foot :paw:

[MN Dis Fans]

Can that really be our countdown number????? :earseek: It doesn't seem possible that we are so close now!!!

[mom_rules]

WDW in 34 days!! YIPEE, can't wait.

[PattiPB]

OHG! 33 days until we leave for Florida for me!

I bought pirate costumes for everybody in the family! Since the kids don't know about the cruise portion of the vacation, I told them we are going to a PoC themed event at WDW. Boy, are they gullible! :rotfl2:

We will tell them about the cruise portion Thanksgiving weekend. My DSis will be here for the holiday, and I'll let her tell the kids, since she and her hubby are coming with us.

No matter where you live, you'll hear the screaming from my house. :earboy2:

[mom_rules]

Patti-looks like you get there the day after us! Where are you staying?

[misha]

Hi Everyone!
This will be our first Disney cruise and the first cruise for my husband and children. We have a 4 year old boy and an 8 yo girl. We can't wait!
I had no idea about the pirate wear - got to add that to my cruise to do list. We'll be driving in on the 10th and doing Universal for a few days after - sounds like we aren't the only ones doing that.

I feel like I need to start packing! :earboy2:

[keegandkenziesmama]

Hi Misha! This is our first cruise as well--we have a 3 1/2 yo son and a 14 mo daughter, but she will sadly not be cruising with us! I've been wanting to connect with someone who has a child close in age to my son so I'm excited to "meet" you! I'm nervous, excited, etc. about the trip, especially about leaving my son in the kid's club! I haven't even thought about pirate wear yet!

Jennifer

[PattiPB]

We are staying at CS 12/9-11, and POP 12/15-19! We are using ME to and from the airport, and Fl Towncar to and from the port.

I can't believe it's so close! I have to do all of my Christmas shopping and mailing before the trip. It wouldn't be so bad if I had a list ready! :rotfl2:

[NicRI]

:jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1:

Hi all,

It's our first cruise as well. My 2 yo girl is just learning about Disney now. My DH is sick of me talking about the trip... but he's as much fun as a wet sock, so that's not stopping me. I've got my lists made and yes Misha, I've started packing!! :p Just don't have a costume yet. But I'm sure I can come up with something. :banana:

Nicky
:Pinkbounc :cold: princess:

[misha]

Jennifer - we'll have to get the boys together. My son is in daycare so I'm not overly worried about the kids club. I have friends that say their kids love it and others who have kids that don't go in at all. It's their vacation and I'm leaving it up to them - they can stay if they want to or be with us. We have it a bit easier - my mom, stepdad, sister, brother-in-law and 2 y/o niece are going as well. (NicRI above is my sister - she's the one that discovered the boards!). So we have built in babysitters if needed! We plan on having one night of dancing and carrying on and I did book one surprise spa appt for me and the hubby! I think I'm more excited than the kids!

I did talk to my little guy about the boat drill so he doesn't get scared - I hear it can be very loud. We're calling it a "boat fire-drill" and that seems to make sense to him.

Michelle
:earsgirl: :earsboy: princess: :wizard:

Hey I'm getting the hang of the symbols......the abbreviations are a bit harder... :crazy2:

[Big15Foot]

:hourglass 33 Days til Boarding :hourglass

:cool1: and in only 27 Days I'll be suckin down a Ghiradelli Chocolate Shake :cool1:

Big15Foot :paw:

[NicRI]

OK! I’m taking a poll… Who will be decorating their doors? (What …. Why… and How?) I’ve read in some of the other threads that it was an issue with the cabin steward.

Is anyone flying down on the 11th?

Cannot wait….. Is it time yet!!!
:wave2:

[Big15Foot]

We're going to try to decorate our door. We have 2 different door covering ideas;
since this is our first cruise, we'll have to see if our ideas will work. :confused3
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Cabin Steward will not be a problem if he/she wants a tip. :teacher:
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our florida eta is dec 3rd :hourglass
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Big15Foot :paw:

[mom_rules]

We're flying in on the 9th - taking DCL transportation from resort to port on 11th.

Did my happy dance last night! One month away for us.

Ironically it started to snow here this morning-hope that doesn't last too long.

[misha]

OK - we finally find this board and everyone goes into hibernation! Where did you all go? Is everyone furiously packing already? :earseek:

I can't stop reading the boards, luckily my DH is out of town - when he gets back he may send me to a "clinic" for my addiction!

I found a great link for kids journal pages in another thread - will make great keepsakes (and more importantly budget friendly!) If anyone is interested I can try and figure out how to post the link!

Ok time to go over the packing list again.....I know I'm forgeting something..... :earboy2:

Michelle
:earsgirl: :earsboy: princess: :wizard:

[Big15Foot]

The UPS Man :moped: should be delivering our docs soon :banana:
I'm hoping for delivery by this friday " 18TH "
No Later Than wed 23rd
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Big15Foot :paw:

[NicRI]

Oh great.... the documents arrive via UPS! Our UPS guy doesn't like us much!! Long story. Lets just say I hope I'm home to get them on the first time he trys to deliver them.... he's not very happy when he has to return. :guilty:

[mom_rules]

They've always just left mine in the mailbox-are they allowed to do that?

Mine usually don't arrive until 10-14 days prior.

[PattiPB]

Anyone else start watching accuweather.com yet??? Hoping this warm trend will continue well into December!

I'll try to post the link I think Michelle was referring to:

www.themouseforless.com/downloads/kids/journal.shtml

[Kuffam]

Didn't get the up grade :sad1: but how cares :banana:

Got pirate attire pirate:
Picking up santa hats for a family photo.
and it seems crazy to be packing hats & gloves with shorts & t-shirts :confused3

[NicRI]

Anyone get theirs yet? I'm rushing it aren't I. Sorry, I'm just way too excited. :earboy2:

[CdnMom2]

UPS delivered for both rooms this morning. WOOHOO! :cool1:

See you all soon! :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[Big15Foot]

Notin Yet :badpc:
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Big15Foot :paw:

[PattiPB]

Glad you got your docs! Did you book through DCL or a TA?

[mom_rules]

Got mine yesterday too-booked through DU.

[misha]

We just got our docs! Wahooo! No upgrade - but I don't care! I'm just happy to be nominated!

We'll be leaving in exactly 21 days - I think my brain is already on vacation! Just got a call from the MIL and she bought the kids some dress up clothes (ulterior motive is so she can have their pictures taken over Turkeyday holiday) I'm too excited to be upset! Less for me to have to get! :cool1:

So how will we know each other on the cruise? Is there some secret handshake I need to be taught? :ssst:

Michelle
:earsgirl: :earsboy: princess: :wizard:

[MN Dis Fans]

You'll know us by our lime green Mickey cards from Home Depot! ::yes::

[misha]

Lime green Mickey cards from Home Depot? :confused3

OK so I've gotta add Home Depot to my list of precruise "dos" :earboy2:

Michelle
:earsgirl: :earsboy: princess: :wizard:

[NicRI]

Oh yeah, and don't forget the Santa hats... got them for $1.98 at Lowes. Can't wait for the family picture.

And might I suggest, for Misha, that she stick the lime green card on her forhead at bording time... ::yes:: Just kidding Sis! :rotfl: :rotfl2: I'll be the one walking around with the bruised sholder after she wacks me in the arm when she sees me.

I can pick up the hats and the card for you... I'm sure we'll be heading back there soon... DH will do anything to go to Home Depot and Lowes! :teeth:

Still no package for me.... My broom is in the shop, so they better send my plane tickets soon!!

:paw: :dog: OK, I should go my chocolate lab is doing a dance over here, must be time to go out..... and since I'm the only one awake at the moment (DH and DD are alseep on the couch) I guess it's my turn. Good golly it's cold outside. :cold:

[CdnMom2]

Nervous Nelly that I am, I was concerned about getting the docs on-time as we leave earlier (driving) for a week in WDW first. I have been assured that we could just print out off web, but I wanted them in my hands.

I was very pleasantly surprised to receive the docs before I even started worrying about the issue! :cheer2:

[NicRI]

:cool1: :Pinkbounc :banana: :cheer2:

Got them in last night... Wahoo! What are we down to now? Like 19 days.

Hey, have a happy turkey day.... and I'll see you, when I see you! If I don't see you before then.

:wave2:

[Kuffam]

We can now officially do the Doc dance! :banana: :cool1: :cheer2: :Pinkbounc

Are we doing a DISboard meet-n-greet?

[MN Dis Fans]

YES! Let's have a DIS meet! Where and when? :disrocks: Are there any super planner/organizers out there?

[misha]

I think a meet is a great idea - should we just pick a place and time or does it need to be more structured than that?

My DD is 8 and is looking to "meet" another kid cruiser before we go. Apparently I've been on the boards so much lately she figures it must be fun! Not to mention she is constantly reading over my shoulder! :rotfl:

Hope everyone has a great Turkey Day! I'll be among the crazy masses out at 5am tomorrow morning! :crazy2: Don't need anthing specific just like to be in the chaos! :Pinkbounc

Then down to serious packing this weekend!

Michelle
:earsgirl: :earsboy: princess: :wizard:

[mom_rules]

Deck 10 5:00pm Dec 11th-bring bubbles and your best happy dance!!!!

[NicRI]

Sound good, see you all then! :cool1:

[MN Dis Fans]

We'll be there! See you then! Happy Thanksgiving and happy shopping! My kids are going to a sleepover Friday so I'll be wrapping! Does anyone else feel like December is a crazy time to go cruising? :crazy: So much to get done! This may be the "Year Without a Christmas Card."

[Big15Foot]

We'll see you all there pirate: :earsgirl:

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Still NO Boarding Docs :badpc:

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Big15Foot :paw:

[PattiPB]

Hope everybody had a great T-day! We were out at 5 am with the lunatics. Fortunately, you won't see us on those news reports of people getting trampled. It was a very mellow morning.

How's this for frustrating: Before leaving San Fran Tuesday afternoon, my sister got her docs! I STILL don't have them!!!!! We leave 12/9. I'll start to panic 12/1, but I'll be calling All Seas tomorrow to start tracking!

[Big15Foot]

My Turn Today :cool1: :banana: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :bounce:

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Orlando ETA: 8 days :hourglass

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Big15Foot :paw:

[Cinderella]

We will be there - first time ever cruising - am so excited.

[PattiPB]

:banana: Let's do the docs dance, again... :banana:

It's just a jump to the left... :Pinkbounc

[mom_rules]

and a step to the right............. :cool1: :banana:

[MN Dis Fans]

Put your hands on your hips :wave:

[PattiPB]

I knew this was a party crowd!!!!!

and bring your knees in tiiiiiigggghhht!

Can't wait to see who gets the next line...

[mom_rules]

Here ya go!

But it's the pelvic thrust ......
:banana:

your turn

[MandM22]

That really drives you insane...
:banana:

[mom_rules]

Okay Now Everyone Sing!!!

Let's Do The Time Warp Againnnnnnn!

[NicRI]

Okay Now Everyone Sing!!!

Let's Do The Time Warp Againnnnnnn!


Let's do the time warp Againnnnnnnnn! :banana:

[PattiPB]

I'VE GOT IT!

Let's do our DIS meet at the 80's night dance. We can request the Time Warp, and anybody who comes to the dance floor must be a DISer!

[NicRI]

:rotfl: Oh, don't know if I can dance in front of my family members... brings back bad memories of when I was 9 at our church dance. :guilty: :blush:

OK, I'm over it....

Have a question... How do you know if our cruise has a name? I see Molar express out on some of the threads... I don't recall seeing anything anywhere about a name.

[misha]

Having witnessed said church dancing it may be worth slipping her a few margaritas to see if she'll do it again! :rotfl:

He he! :Pinkbounc Is it time to go yet......how about now.........now?

Michelle :earsgirl: :earsboy: princess: :wizard:

[NicRI]

:rotfl2:

I'm all for the margaritas! :Pinkbounc

:earboy2:

[Kuffam]

We're in single digits now!!
:cheer2: :banana: :Pinkbounc :cool1:

[keegandkenziesmama]

OMiG I haven't been getting email updates and didn't know people were responding! I'm getting worried bc we have the late meal seating--do you all think my 3 yo will be okay???????? Plus, we're hoping to hook him up with some little friends, any takers?

Jennifer

[keegandkenziesmama]

I'm starting to panic! I don't know what to pack, I don't know what to pack my son to wear, what do we wear for meals, what am I doing?????????????????????????????????


Jennifer, mommy to Keegan (3) and non-cruiser Kenzie (1)-boohoo!

[NicRI]

You could make sure you 3yo has eaten earlier and then bring a few toys or something to keep him occupied if he's still awake. Or, you can try to switch your meal time when you get to the ship. There may be another family who is looking for a later meal time. I'm sure it will all work out.

Meet up with the rest of us on deck 10 at 5pm for the sail away party... I'm sure your DS will meet some friends.

See you all in 10 days... :earboy2: :cool1:

[keegandkenziesmama]

Thanks for replying Nicky! Now I know I'm an idiot, but what type of clothes should we pack as far as season, style, etc.? I'm sure it's on here somewhere but I'm feeling so overwhelmed I think I may cry.

Jennifer

[NicRI]

Since we're from the north, New England, anything above 50 degrees is shorts weather for us. We'll be the group melting on the beach!! :rotfl:

During the day it should be nice enough for Shorts and t-shirts... might want to bring some warmer clothes for the evenings or even a light Jacket. I've read somewhere that for the little one, you might want to bring footed PJ's, as it can get cool at night. DCL has a temp listing for this time of year...OK well I cannot find where I saw the average temps.

Coming from New England, where the moto is 'Just wait 10 minutes, the weather will change!' A girl has got to have options! I'm an over packer anyway, I would rather be safe then sorry.

And you can always do laundry onboard if you need to... not that you want to spend time on vacation doing that task.

[misha]

Jennifer,
Glad you're still around! I was getting worried that we hadn't heard from you in a while! We're all on early seating but I've heard parents say they like late seating because they can feed the kids early and then see the shows before the grown up dinner.

I am also a notorious overpacker (must be genetic!) and am trying to contain myself. We're staying a few days after the cruise so I think we'll be doing laundry at some point! My DD is easier she can stay reasonably clean for almost a day! :rotfl: But my DS (4) gets dirty before he even finishes dressing! I'm hoping for bathing suit weather and we are only bringing 2 pairs of "docker" type pants that he will only wear at dinner and swap out shirts.

The avg temp is low 70s for FL and mid 70s for the Bahamas. I'm with Nick - if it's above 50 my kids will be in the water and we live farther south than she does!

We look forward to meeting you and your family - and stop panicking! As long as you remember a bathing suit and t-shirt or two you'll be fine! Hmmm maybe a pair of shorts too! :cool1: I'm going to have a margarita waiting for Nick - do I need to have one waiting for you too! :earboy2:

Michelle
:earsgirl: :earsboy: princess: :wizard:

[keegandkenziesmama]

yay Michelle, glad you're still here and I hope we can get the boys together. Keegan is so worried that he won't have any friends to play with! I appreciate the packing advice; I started today and am working on my dd, since she's not going and is easier! You'll recognize me as the one sobbing about my absentee dd AND having to fit into a bathing suit--a margarita would be great!!!!!!!!!!!! I've got this board permanently on my computer so I won't miss any more messages!

Jennifer

[Big15Foot]

Not happening :confused3
Will be picking up extra luggage tags @ Poly's DCL Desk :earboy2:
Orlando ETA is Tomorrow Morning @ 10am :banana:
See you-all soon :earseek:
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Big15Foot :paw:

[mom_rules]

Okay-Misha is now in charge of providing Margaritas for the dismeet LOL!

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Big15foot-make sure the weather's nice and sunny and warm for us all when we get there! Have a great time!

[misha]

I wonder if I can get them by the pitcher? Hmmmmm....... :cool1:

Michelle
:earsgirl: :earsboy: princess: :wizard:

[NicRI]

With an umbrella? :confused3

[mom_rules]

a really, really big umbrella-maybe lime green?

[Big15Foot]

I believe Bahama Mamas will be the Drink Special
$3.50
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Big15Foot :paw:

[PattiPB]

Have a safe trip, Bigfoot!

One week from right now, we will get begin our descent into MCO! Man, do I have a lot to do!

[misha]

In that case I may need some help carrying it! :rotfl:

Just drove 2 hrs round trip to go to Kohl's to use the $30 coupons that we got on Black Friday that expire tomorrow to buy stuff I didn't really need (but looks pretty good - but that may just be a figment of my overtired brain!) and could have gotten cheaper somewhere else! It's scary.... :crazy:

OK - I have to go to bed so I can get up early and really start packing.....I mean it this time!

I'll be dreaming of big green umbrellas and the drinks they sit in! :umbrella:

Michelle
:earsgirl: :earsboy: princess: :wizard:

[NicRI]

:rotfl2: :rotfl:

You may start this weekend, but I know all too well you'll still be packing the night before you leave. :)

[misha]

More Like runnin back in the house to get something AFTER the car is packed! :earboy2:

Michelle
:earsgirl: :earsboy: princess: :wizard:

[Big15Foot]

Sunny :sunny: & 64 :cool1:
9 holes of Golf & Relaxation :goodvibes
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Big15Foot :paw:

[misha]

Ohhh! YAY - we are so jealous! Soak up some sun for us!

[mom_rules]

and please try to get that temp up about 10 or so degrees!

[Big15Foot]

Sunny :sunny: & 79 today :cool1:

:cheer2: NFL Football, 9 holes of Golf & Relaxation Again Today :goodvibes

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Tomorrow Plan:

The Best Breakfast in WDW: BOMA'S :teeth:

&

The Best Chocolate Shake in the World: Ghiradelli's :banana:

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Big15Foot :paw:

[keegandkenziesmama]

Glad you're having fun--sounds awesome! It's 29 degrees here, ice storm and nasty in good old Ohio! Thought that may make your day even better to know that! :banana:


Jennifer

[NicRI]

:cold: We've got snow then freezing rain and then snow again... not sure what the temp was, but it was cold. Going to have to chisel my way into my car in the morning. :rotfl2:

Can't wait until next Sunday.... although, not looking forward to spending all that time at airports. So why couldn't I get a direct flight... Oh that's right, I let DCL take care of it. Yeah, won't make that mistake again... I'll ask to arrive the night before. Oh well, I'm still going on a Disney cruise. :teeth:

Sorry, I'm a grumpapotumus this evening!

[cruisinthecarribean]

We're here! 6 days at the parks and then the boat! packed shorts and down!

[mom_rules]

Okay-spill the beans!!!!!

What's the weather like now?

(We too are scraping and shovelling).

[PattiPB]

Called DCL this morning!

TENTATIVE schedule for movies for our cruise include:

NARNIA!!!!!

Chicken Little
Herbie
Pooh Heffalump
Sky High
Valiant

Flight Plan
A Little Like Love
Greatest Game Ever Played

Accuweather shows Bahamas in the 80s for us! Florida hovering around 70, but I'd LOVE to hear from everybody already at WDW for more accurate weather.

[Big15Foot]

forecast changes hourly :confused3
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rain Wed thru Fri ; cool; & windy @ WDW
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forecast @ Castaway area will be partly cloudy & 80 next week
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no internet after tomorrow morning. :badpc:
see u all sunday. :sunny:
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Big15Foot :paw:

[cruisinthecarribean]

Spent today at Magic Kingdom, our first time here at Christmas. Was expecting WAY more decorations. Main Street is spectacular, but the rest of the park especially Tomorrowland basically is ignoring the holiday. Lines in the morning are REALLY short, but the afternoon waits are similar to the summer for Fantasyland. Weather is warm in the afternoons and cool (cold to me) like 50ish in the evenings. We're staying at the CSR,LOVE it. Wish we would have gotten a place closer to the pool (wish I had read disboards about the resorts) Am debating going to the MVCPP (or whatever the name is) it's SO expensive and it's like Disney is double charging me for the day to stay past 6PM ($41.25) Any other questions? When is pirate night, there are some cute things at POC ride, but expensive. See you 12/11

[Big15Foot]

Pirate Night is on Tuesday 13th pirate:
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my Wife & I love the MVMCP ::MickeyMo
if weather behaves :umbrella:
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Love The Wrap Around Fireworks
will watch them from inside MK on Thursday :earseek:
and from the Poly on Friday :earseek:
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Big15Foot :paw:

[Big15Foot]

Will be checking into the Poly this Morning; :cool1:
forecast is for calling for up to 1.5" of rain thru friday; :umbrella:
See U :wave2: All Sunday :sunny:
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Big15Foot :paw:

[cruisinthecarribean]

BIGFOOT15 is right, it's supposed to dump tonight and tomorrow. Since alot of EPCOT is inside, we're saving it for tomorrow. Going to the AK early today to try to beat the rain! :umbrella:

[mom_rules]

Be there tomorrow! Leaving tonight.

No rain please! High 70's would be muchly appreciated.

Please see what you can do for us. Thanks LOL :sunny:

[misha]

We're leaving tomorrow night and I'm not packed yet! :crazy2: And I have to work today and tomorrow!

Did I mention we're getting a snowy/icy storm tonight into tomorrow! I am gonna need that margarita before I even get in the car (don't worry I have a designated driver! DH has taken the week off and will sleep all day in preparation of the loooong drive) :love:

I'm gonna need a vacation before my vacation! :rotfl:

[NicRI]

A little snow and Ice is nothing... we're getting 2 feet of snow! :cold: Maybe a blizzard according to Accuweather. Yippy, cannot wait to smell the de-icer on the plane!

[PattiPB]

Leaving in the morning! If I don't have it, I'm buying it!

See you at the Sail Away party, Deck 10!

[NicRI]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
:confused3 I don't know which weather model the weather people were looking at, but we're not getting 1 to 2 feet of snow... :cheer2: Looks more like 1 - 4 inches before it's done. :cool1:

We are jealous PattyPB. Have a safe trip down. That goes for all! See you at deck 10 at the sail away party.

:wave: :wave: :wave:

[NicRI]

Oh boy, if this wind keeps up, we might not need a plane to get to FL. Just a Kite. :earseek:

[misha]

Had the day from ^&*( at work today! I'm taking it as a good sign - kinda like a bad rehersal the night before a show opens. So the cruise should be FABULOUS using this analogy! :banana: :banana:

Off to do some last minute ironing - stop laughing all of you :teeth:

Wishing everyone safe and stressfree traveling! See you all on Deck 10 on Sunday and I'm brining extra bubbles! :wave:

[MN Dis Fans]

Our plane leaves in about 12 hours! :cool1: :cool1:

See you all on Deck 10!!

Can't wait to get to somewhere warm! :sunny:

[NicRI]

Oh... Bubbles, bubbles, My bubbles... OK sorry I've watched finding Nemo too many times.

:badpc: we squish the bad people at work ... Sorry no Pinching finger available.

Be safe ....
:rotfl: Ironing.... To quote my 2yo DD 'Auntie, you so silly'

[cruisinthecarribean]

After 11 days at the parks/cruise I'm really blue! Crummy cold weather in Houston doesn't help! :guilty: :charac2:

[Big15Foot]

Boo-Hoo Here Too
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Big15Foot :paw:

[mom_rules]

No blues yet-but then again I'm still at the Yacht club!

Nice to meet Misha and family on deck 10-was anyone else up there?

I'm sorry I didn't get the chance to meet more people. Had my bright lime green scarf on my bag!

[Big15Foot]

MN Disfans & I met on deck 10 & saw each other @ Dinners
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Big15Foot :paw:

[MN Dis Fans]

Looks like you had a safe trip home! :wave:

So sorry we never managed to meet up with any of the rest of you. :sad1: We wandered Deck 10 for a while, and asked several parties if they were disboarders :disrocks: . Boy did we get some confused :confused3 looks! Like we were crazy or something. Although we had a great time :cool1: :cool1: meeting up with other Dis Crazy People & CM's!

Mental note for next year; it's a large deck / boat, need to detail time / place in a bit more specific detail.

[mom_rules]

no doubt! Wish we could have met more of you too! Next time right?!

[misha]

Hi All,
We enjoyed meeting Mom Rules - stoke of genius with that lime green scarf! Gotta admit it took several "walk by"s before I got up the nerve to ask if she was a disboarder! :goodvibes

I'm sorry we didn't get to meet more of you! Definitely should have made back up plans for the rain! You live and learn!

The kids had a great time - hard to get them out of the kids clubs once I got them in! Me and DH had some fun grown up time too!

Just so much to do and not enough hours in the day! We spent some time at Universal after the cruise - the rides were nothing compared to the last night on the ship :sick: That's what I get for thinking I could do without the bonine for a day - ug! If it weren't for my DH we would still be on the ship repacking!

Now to go do all the laundry...... :earboy2:

And wait for the bills to hit.... :earseek:

[NicRI]

I've unpacked slowly.... trying to make the vacation last... only to leave me with extra stinky laundry... guess that wasn't a good idea....

Now off to finish Christmas shopping... just the stocking stuffers.

[mom_rules]

9 loads of laundry and 4 hours of ironing later...............finally done.

Now to get the house cleaned for Christmas-I'm doin' turkey for 20!

How about everyone else? Plans for Xmas?

[cruisinthecarribean]

We are a family of 3. We do Christmas alone. It's really peaceful. Thanksgiving is the stressful family time for us with the whole extended family. What did ya'll do at Nassau and Castaway Cay? We had 3 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! times at Palo. Can't imagine a cruise without it

[mom_rules]

We did the "shopping tour" with Rachel the Disney Cruise shopping lady, did the straw market and Atlantis (craziest taxi rides I have ever experienced in my life) and drank a bucket of beer at Senor Frogs.

Castaway Cay-kids Jetski-ed and the rest of the time just relaxed on the adult beach.

How about you guys?

[cruisinthecarribean]

All three of us went snorkling in Nassau. It was wonderful! The water was "refreshing" (FREEZING) so I was so thankful for our shorty wetsuits. At Castaway Cay we were going to go snorkling again, but they canceled the shore excursion due to the "wind". I'm quite sure they could have done the afternoon trip, but the number of attendees was probably not worth them taking the boat out. I am still very upset about that and wish I would have confronted them at the shore excursion counter....I don't know when I will be in the Caribbean again! Still had fun hanging out at Serenity Beach- a little cold. Do any of you have dds named Nichole, McKenzie, or Brooke. My dd Carrie became good friends with them, and they exchanged emails and phone numbers.

[robertgp124]

Still had fun hanging out at Serenity Beach- a little cold.

Were any of you surprised at how few people were in Serenity Bay that afternoon? DW and I felt like we had the place to ourselves. DW spent about an hour walking around and taking pictures. The water was a bit cold, but we loved it.

[mom_rules]

We got there about noon and there were only a handful of people. Stayed a couple of hours and had lunch. The water was so low that we walked out a long way and it was still only up to our knees. It was a little too cold and windy to sit out on the beach.
Actually we were surprised at how many loungers there were left at the kids beach. No problem getting four with an umbrella. Seemed to be a little more sheltered there and definitely lots more to see with all the kids running around.

[NicRI]

It was a little cool. The water was warmer than it gets up here in the middle of summer, from RI. I spent 2 1/2 hours snorkling, yes I have the blister scar to prove it... darn flippers! DH and I were suprised to find the beach not crowded when took the ride out to Serenity bay. Wish we had time there, but I couldn't leave my DD with my mom all day... after the snorkling adventure. Whole idea of the family trip was to spend time with the family. I'd like to spend a few days just at Castaway Cay... think Disney will ever entertain that Idea??? :earboy2:

Guess I'll have to start saving for our next visit... :confused3

[MN Dis Fans]

We went to the Castaway Club party and the Captain mentioned a cruise next year that will "double dip" and spend 2 days at Castaway Cay. That would be great! :sunny:

[NicRI]

Ooooh! I'll have to keep an eye out for that one. Thanks for the tip!

[misha]

I think there is already a thread for that one - it's been open for booking for a while. $$$$$ even more than a regular 7 day! :earseek:

[NicRI]

Hey did anyone snap pictures of any of the door signs? Put some up on our door, but never took pictures of it. :confused3 Just wondering if anyone has a picture... of room 2046, I would like to see it.

Thanks.

[NicRI]

Hey, has anyone recieved their Cataway Club membership yet? Does anyone know when you usually recieve it?

TIA :flower3:

[Big15Foot]

Rcvd Ours Jan 13th :thumbsup2

[mom_rules]

Received ours about 4-6 weeks after our first cruise.

Our kids have not yet received theirs from this past Dec cruise (their first).