11/06/05 WHO'S With US on the Wonder?

[jblrn2b]

I can't believe that nobody is on this cruise. Someone out there must be going?

[AspiringCindy]

We'll be on board! We are a family of 5...how about you?

[chickie]

We'll be aboard, too! We are a family of 3 (myself(40), DH(43) and DD(6). We'd love to meet up! :banana:

[Gutto]

Hey ppl...!! We will be on board...our 2nd DCL, family of 3....deck 7 !!

anybody else ?

[jblrn2b]

Yeah!!!! I was beginning to think we were all alone. There are 4 of us. DH(41) me (39) Ds(11) DS(5). My kids are so excited we have never been to WDW or DCL as a family. Sorry I didn't reply sooner but I worked all weekend and I am pooped when I get home. This is our big family celebration. I just became an RN in Feb and we have not taken a big trip since I started nursing school 4 1/2 long years ago. My kids and husband deserve medals for being so supportive. I am excited you all replied!!!

[jblrn2b]

WE are deck 7 too!

[DiszyGram]

We'll be there, 8 of us, 5 adults and 3 children, ages 4, 5 and 6. :bounce:

[AspiringCindy]

We are myself, DH and 3 DDs age 4,11,& 13! Currently we are booked for 2 adjoining rooms on deck 2, but will try to pay for an upgrade at port! (we have done this before)!

[dvcersfromva]

We'll be on the 11/06/05 Wonder--our first cruise and a late 30th anniversary trip for me (48) and DH (48). Our children are grown, but we still love Disney and are really looking forward to this trip! :sunny:

[DiszyGram]

You are going to love it, Mary Beth. :love: My first was last year on a 3 night Wonder cruise with my sister and just the two of us had a WONDERful time.

This time it's with my sister again, daughter with my 6 year old grandson, son and daughter-in-law with my 5 year old grandson and 4 year old granddaughter. My granddaughter turns 4 the first day of the cruise. She's my princess.

I'm sharing a cabin with my sister. It should be a lot quieter than sharing with the adored but noisy grandchildren. ;)

We booked early and are hoping for cabin upgrades.

[dvcersfromva]

I know we're looking forward to it. My DH has been wanting to go on a cruise for a while, but I've been afraid I'd get seasick. We're DVC members, and for the last several years we've taken the Autotrain to Florida, and I've never had any problems on the train. We're going to be in a state room with a verandah, and we are so excited to have a place to enjoy the ocean view! We just can't wait. I hope we can meet!

[dvcersfromva]

Oh, and DiszyGram--you're grandchildren seem like really good ages to enjoy that Disney experience. We took our children for the first time to DisneyWorld when they were 7 and 10, and it was great and we've gone a couple of other times with them. My DH and I also went to DW for our 25th anniversary w/o children, but we just loved seeing the smaller children reacting to the characters and the magic.

We hope you and your family have a great cruise!

[DiszyGram]

The 6 year old visited Disney World for a week last summer but the other two have never been. I going to change that by having added two nights in Disney World after the cruise, with an all day excursion in the Magic Kingdom in-between the nights.

I'm also going to call Disney World exactly 90 days before we are there to try getting lunch for everyone in the Cinderella castle.

Great ending to what I hope will be the perfect cruise.

[AspiringCindy]

I guess my 4 year old DD and your 4 year old Grand DD will see each other in the club! :sunny:

[chickie]

DiszyGram,
That is exactly what we are doing! We are flying down Saturday and staying at Ron Jon that night. After the cruise, we are driving back up to Disney for 2 more nights. Might as well make a week out of it! I'm not sure if we'll go to a park, though. We were just there this past March, so I don't want it to get old for my DD.
BTW, my DD is 6 years old, and she is very shy. It would be great if she could meet some of the other little ones on this cruise so she'll feel more comfortable at the club. Right now she is saying that she wants to do EVERY thing with us! We'd really like to do Palo one night, to celebrate our 10th anniversary, so I hope we can get her to go to the club at least one night!

[jblrn2b]

Yeah! I am glad everyone is posting. My 5 yo is nervous not to be with his brother but when I tell him there are so many his age he'll have a blast. My sister in law said her boys didn't want to leave the club once they got there. Anyone have any older kids? (11 or so). Nice to meet you all!!!

Judith

[DiszyGram]

My sister lives right in Cocoa Beach so it will just be a short drive over to the ship in the morning.

Adding two nights in Disney World at the All Star Movies resort was a spur of the moment decision and I'm glad I decided to do it. This trip is Grandmom's treat to everyone. :flower:

Watch for me standing beside the road after the trip holding up a "Will work for food" sign. :earboy2:

[AspiringCindy]

Hey Guys!...I just made all my ressies this morning for Palo, excursions etc.! Now I am really psyched!

[DiszyGram]

AspiringCindy, where did you make your reservations at? We want to do the Palo brunch on the 9th. It's my daughter-in-law's birthday that day.

[AspiringCindy]

I went on the Disney cruise website! I logged on and then entered my confirmation # and my itinerary pooped up! From there, yoy can book Palo, Excursions, Spa treatments and register the little ones into the program!
We were able to book all of this 90 days out because we are Castaway Club Members! All other cruisers can book at 75 days out...which means book it on Aug. 23rd.
I booked the Dolphin Encounter for DH and oldest DD while me and 2 younger DDs will enjoy the Blue Lagoon Beach day! I have been to Nassau so many times, but have yet to go to Blue Lagoon Island!
We also booked Palo for dinner Monday and Tuesday night!
Then I pre-registered 2 younger DDs!

[DiszyGram]

AspiringCindy, I went to the Disney Cruise site and my reservation number was fine. It was also driving me crazy because I couldn't find a link to make the reservations.

After a lot of searching and getting kicked back repeatably :confused3 to putting in my reservation number again, I found out why. I had just mailed out my final payment to pay off the cruise and until it's completely paid for...no early reservations. :crazy:

Should be available for me in a few days. :earsboy:

[AspiringCindy]

Good luck Diszygram!

[Gutto]

bump...

[ode2joy]

We're on deck 7 also! Myself(36), DH(37), DS(9), DS(7), and DS(5)!

[chickie]

I guess it's finally my turn to make my ressies online tomorrow morning! We have a Cat9 on Deck 2 this time. We are using our DVC points, and we couldn't afford a verandah this time. Besides, this is my first cruise, so we decided we could start out small.Next time we'll go for the gusto!!!! :love:
I think I want to do the Blue Lagoon beach day, also. I thought about the Atlantis beach day, but it's more expensive, and I'm not sure it's worth it. Any thoughts? It's just me, DH and DD(6).
I am getting sooooo excited!!! Does anyone know when our documents should be arriving? A month or 2 months ahead?
Can't wait to meet everyone!! :wave2:

[AspiringCindy]

I think I want to do the Blue Lagoon beach day, also. I thought about the Atlantis beach day, but it's more expensive, and I'm not sure it's worth it. Any thoughts? It's just me, DH and DD(6).
I am getting sooooo excited!!! Does anyone know when our documents should be arriving? A month or 2 months ahead?
Can't wait to meet everyone!! :wave2:

Blue Lagoon Island is supposed to be very beautiful! We had a thread on it that included pictures about 3 months ago!
As far as our docs are concerned...we probably won't get them till 3-4 weeks before the cruise! I can't wait...it is having those docs in your hand that makes the cruise seem so real and so close!!!

[AspiringCindy]

Bumping :headache: for roll call!

[DiszyGram]

2 months and counting. :cool1: Palo is booked for a brunch and the grandchildren signed up for the clubs. :earsgirl: :earsboy: :earsboy:

[mikeandlissasmom]

go ahead and count the four of us too! This is our first cruise and our TA tried to talk us into something cheaper than Disney (more for your buck?), but I told her that I've been promising my kids (12yr old son, and 8yr old girl) the Disney cruise for 3 yrs.! I just found this site yesterday, and I cant believe the great info on it! I'm now a VERY proud member :) Any suggestions for an older 12 year old onboard? Not quite old enough for the teen clubs (will be 13 in Jan.), but too old for the kids stuff. He's not a happy camper right now.

[chickie]

Checking In for Roll Call!
The 3 of us will be there!!!!!!! Me, DH, and DD(6)! :cheer2:

[graenert]

FONT=Comic Sans MS]Hi Everyone!

WE will be sailing November 6th as well! Myself, Wife, DS(6 yrs), & DD(2 yrs). Looking forward to a "Wonder"-ful time.

I've been just enjoying disboards for the last couple of weeks. It is a small way to relax and dream about my upcoming WDW trip. Thanks for all the great info and dreams [/FONT]

::MickeyMo

P.S.

Does the four day cruise have a Pirate Night, & what is it all about! Should we get special pirate outfits? pirate:

[mikeandlissasmom]

Yes, the four night cruise has a pirate night! pirate:
From what I've read they encourage everyone to dress up. I'm leaning towards eyepatches, and temp. tattoos. Halloween is right around the corner, so it's easy to find stuff. We cannot wait for this cruise!

[DiszyGram]

I ordered the Disney Captain Hook costumes for my two grandsons, 5 and 6. They were on sale for $10 off plus free shipping on the Disney Store site a few days ago.

With Halloween coming up before the cruise, the costumes will do double duty. Hope they are as nice as they appear to be.

There are a lot of pirate costumes on Ebay right now.

[chickie]

Bump!
Hey everyone! Any ideas on a meeting time/place?
It may be a little soon to decide this, but I can't help it - I'm just getting too excited!!!!! :bounce: :banana: ::MickeyMo

[nwright]

Hi all. My friend Mary and I are also going on the 11/6/05 Wonder cruise. We are staying at AKL from 11/1 - 11/5; then cruising; then staying at BWV 11/10 - 11/12! Can't wait. This will be my first cruise ever. Mary has cruise before, but not on DCL. We are in cabin 6154!

See you there!

[AspiringCindy]

Can't wait. This will be my first cruise ever. Mary has cruise before, but not on DCL. We are in cabin 6154!

See you there!

You are in for a real treat!!!! Having cruised before on other lines...I still prefer DCL!

[michelle9343]

I just wanted to add my family. Me ,my DH, DS10 and DD7. It is my DD Make-A-Wish trip and we are really excited. The only hard part is that the Wish coordinator actually gets all the Doc. so I know nothing. I am a planner so it is really hard.

[dvcersfromva]

Hello fellow 11/06 cruisers!

Nwright--we will be in cabin 6084 on the 11/06 Wonder--not too far from you. We've never cruised before either, and me and my DH are so looking forward to it. We've never stayed at AKL, but we're are DVC owners at BWV, and we hope you enjoy your stay there. We always do!

Michele 9343, we hope this upcoming trip is a wonderful one for your family. It'll be here before we know it!

[nwright]

Hello fellow 11/06 cruisers!

Nwright--we will be in cabin 6084 on the 11/06 Wonder--not too far from you. We've never cruised before either, and me and my DH are so looking forward to it. We've never stayed at AKL, but we're are DVC owners at BWV, and we hope you enjoy your stay there. We always do!

Michele 9343, we hope this upcoming trip is a wonderful one for your family. It'll be here before we know it!


Hi DVCersfromva -- I am also a DVC Member at the BWV and BCV. I almost always stay at BWV and also love it. Stayed at BCV for the first time last November/December as I took a friend, her husband and 3 kids so I thought they would like SAB best. However we hopped to the clown pool at BWV and they enjoyed that also.

Mary and I are so excited to be on this cruise. I just saw her Saturday night and she wanted to leave then! But it will be here before we know it! Are you doing main or late dining? I think we are listed as main, but I heard there is staggered seating now, so I'm not sure which time we will get. See you on the Wonder!

nanci

[dvcersfromva]

Hi Nanci,

We have the early seating also. We used points for the cruise, and the reservations show 6:00 for dinner. I guess we won't know an exact time until we get on board. I hope we can meet! This forum keeps the upcoming trips always on your mind, and it makes it more exciting. We're just hoping all the hurricanes are gone, the weather and water are still warm, and we don't get seasick!

Mary Beth

[chickie]

Hey - We are DVC'ers also and are using our points for the cruise. We have the early seating for dinner also, but I guess we won't know our rotation until we board. We are going back to DW after the cruise for two nights, but I waited too long to get ressies at a DVC resort, and they are all sold out. So we decided to pay cash and try Pop Century this time! We've never stayed there, so we are looking forward to it! Our DD will love all the big icons!
Looks like we've closed in on the 6 week mark!!!! Woo Hoo!

[AspiringCindy]

We are going back to DW after the cruise for two nights, but I waited too long to get ressies at a DVC resort, and they are all sold out. So we decided to pay cash and try Pop Century this time! We've never stayed there, so we are looking forward to it! Our DD will love all the big icons!
Looks like we've closed in on the 6 week mark!!!! Woo Hoo!

We too are heading out to WDW after the cruise and tried to book a Deluxe hotel...but all seem to be sold out! With a family of 5, our options are limited. Luckily, we managed to get a room in the AB section of POR that has a trundle bed! We plan to make the most out of it because we are only staying 1 night! Atleast Epcot will be open till 12 midnight for their EMH!

I won't be happy till we are all at the 1 week mark!!! :banana:

[Gutto]

Hey Friends....this will be our second cruise, the first was last year ( Dec) , we love Disney and although we live so far we can t wait more than one year to meet the mouse again. We are a little afraid with the hurricanes, last year we had a rainy day at Castaway....we are expecting great weather this year !! :sunny: Hope to see you all on board....!! we will be at Deck 7 AFT.

[DiszyGram]

We'll be heading to WDW after the cruise for two nights at the All Star Movies resort. I booked two rooms there at least 5 months ago. I've only heard good reports about ASM, especially if small children are with you.

Disney provides transportation to the airport. Since they are used to picking people up first from the airport and then taking them back, it took some explaining to say why we only want it one way. It's all straightened out now...hopefully. :flower:

[Gutto]

bump. :Pinkbounc

[chickie]

As it stands now, our plan is this:
We fly in on Saturday morning and I got a limo from FLTours as a surprise for my DH and DD. Part of the reason for this trip is to celebrate our 10th anniversary, so I thought this would be a nice touch. We are staying at Ron Jon Resort on Saturday night and will get a shuttle to the port on Sunday. Then after the cruise we will rent a car from Budget and drive to DW and stay at POP for 2 nights. We figured we might as well make a whole week out of it. I know it sounds like Disney is going to be very crowded that weekend, but we had already decided that we would not do any of the parks this trip. We'll swim, shop, eat at O'Hana one night, and just relax. That's going to be hard for me not to go to any parks. :earseek:
Speaking of Budget, is anyone else doing this? I was surprised that I could not find very good car rental prices through them. We usually use Dollar at the airport and can usually get really good prices, but since Dollar doesn't have a location at the port, we had to use Budget. Any good discounts that I may have missed?(I think I used the Walmart one from Mousesavers).

Thanks for listening, and we are looking forward to meeting some of our fellow Dis'ers on Nov 6th!!!! :banana:

[AspiringCindy]

We originally had a full size car booked from Budget with a rate of $27 MCO to Port...and then pick up at Port and return to MCO for $48...but decided to rent an SUV from Dollar at $149 for the week! I know it is more money, but the larger cargo space(there is luggage for the 5 of us) will be better for us. Also, I want to be able to exit the ship at a moments notice, and know that I have a rental car waiting just steps away! Being that we will only have 1 full day at WDW, we don't want to waste a moment!!

[michelle9343]

I dont know about you guys but I am getting so excited :banana: :banana: It is amazing watching the count down go by, but I feel like all I can think about is the cruise. Is anyone else totaly going crazy waiting?

[Gutto]

Does anybody will do any shore excursions ? we will try to swim with the dolphins...last year we stay on board to enjoy the ship at Nassau day but it was 3 night cruise, now we have a day at sea so we booked the excursion.

[AspiringCindy]

My DH and DD are booked on the dolphin excursion! Me and the 2 younger DDs will just go over to Blue Lagoon Island on the same boat and enjoy the beach!

[ode2joy]

Five weeks to go! Is it too early to start packing?!

[Gutto]

ode2joy > i guess never it is too soon to start but we usually start to pack 2 weeks in advance, first we make a list of everything we will need, we start packing things like books, maps, tickets ( we have annual pass :) ) and some clothes that won t be needing, then two or three days before we leave we pack everything else, the night before we make a check list...always work for us.

[mikeandlissasmom]

The four of us are also booked on the dolphin excursion! Two kids, two adults. We can't wait!!!! Thats the only excursion we have, we want to rest/relax.

[DiszyGram]

Bumping this up for Michelle. Anyone receive their packets yet?

[whome?]

Hi 11/6 Cruisers!

This weekend I find out if my Jan 06 Magic/Western cruise is a "No Go". If my friend can't go I decided this morning (!) to go on my birthday (11/7). So I checked out DCL and Cat 11 Deck 7 Aft is still available, so I may be joining you all ::yes::

I already had planed on WDW for the last weekend of the F&WF. I'll be meeting some DISers there Thu-Sun.......so, since I'll be flying down anyway....why not jump on the Wonder? I've gotten so excited by this idea, I'm kind of hoping my friend cancels :goodvibes

I'll be traveling alone and this will be my FIRST cruise (of any kind). Don't even plan on getting off the ship at Nassau, may do Palo brunch that day (my birthday).

I'll be back to let you know......I just skimmed the thread and you seem like a great bunch....I hope I get to meet you. :sunny:

[Paticake]

We are cruising on 11/6 too! It is our first cruise. Me, DH,Son and DIL. We are staying at the Radisson the night before. We plan on doing Nassau on our own, want to see Atlantis! Husband and son will do bottom fishing on Castaway Cay. We haved booked Palo for dinner and Brunch. We can't wait! When we return from Port our Daughter and SIL(teachers can't take time off to cruise)will meet us at WDW until 11/14. We are staying 1 night at SSR then moving over to BWV. We are soo excited. Both kids got married this summer and it will be our first(new family) vacation!!! Plus we really need a vacation after all the weddings!!!!!!

[chickie]

Whome?
Hope you get to sail with us! I never thought of sailing alone, but I'm sure you'll meet some great people on this trip!
I'm really upset! My digital camera just broke! I sent it out to get fixed, but they said it would take 4-8 weeks to get it back! I guess I'll be buying several throw-away cameras for the trip! Now I won't be able to e-mail pics to anyone. Oh well.
No documents yet. We reserved through DVC, so I don't know how quickly they get them to us. I'll really worry if I get to the 2 week mark and still no docs!
I'm not packing yet, but I am buying some little things a little at a time. I got my over the door shoe holder and my waterproof camera. I put a call in to Shirley at The Perfect Gift to make up a basket for my DD. Not sure what to put in it yet, though. So many great ideas!
We are getting toooooo excited! Can't wait!

[AspiringCindy]

I need to put in a call to Shirley as well! For DD(4 yr), we are making a basket with Pail & shovel, night light, glow necklaces, goobers/raisonettes(for the movies)and drinks...for my older DDs, they will get underwater goggles, a waterproof camera, water bottle straps and glow necklaces!

Hey!!!...whoever gets their docs, post immediately so we can do a cheer :cheer2: !

Gutto: it is funny, I could probably do most of our packing now...being that in Jersey, the weather is getting cooler and we are presently not using our summer clothes. Normally, we would be switching our wardrobes to fall/winter around now! I have been holding out because I know I will need all that summer stuff! :banana:

It seems that there will be alot of us at the Radisson Saturday night! The hotel is sold out, and being that I am checking in after 8:00PM on Sat., I am a little bit nervous that they won't have a room for us even though I have reserved one.

[DiszyGram]

We are flying in the night before and will be picked up at the airport by both my sister and brother-in-law, in two vehicles. 7 people to pick up with luggage takes more than one car to transport. :)

We'll stay in Cocoa Beach at their beautiful home and get to the ship before noon the next day. There will be three cabins between us but I still don't know what catagory. They were guaranteed as 12s when we booked the cruise a long time ago. I know a 12 will be too small for my son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren. My sister is certain we will be upgraded. I have our magnetic door signs ready to put up so the grandchildren can find their cabin doors.

I've started packing for myself as I switch my summer clothes for my fall and winter ones. I've ordered an airport van to pick us all up from my house the day we leave and to be waiting for us when we return. Sure beats the hassle of using an assortment of cars and people to drop us off and try to find us later.

I'm a planner and I love making things go smoothly. So far, so good. :flower:

[whome?]

24 hours till I know what my plans will be (this cruise or January). :hyper:

Yesterday I had my travel agent put a hold on cabin #7125 (didn't want to risk loosing out on being near the 'secret' verandah, since I have an inside cabin). Called my rewards people and there are enough points to cover my airfare, so I'm thinking Saturday night at POFQ instead of a value. Check in, a nice boat ride to DTD, dinner and shopping, maybe a nice apple martini before bed to kick off the vacation. Boy, this is sounding good ::yes::

...............all systems on 'stand by'..........................

[ibouncetoo]

He Everybody! It's me.....well, whome? actually. I had previously posted at my friend's computer and didn't realize it wasn't "me".

Well, it's official, I'm cruising with y'all! Looks like several of us are on deck 7 and I'm looking forward (or aft ;) ) to sitting on the 'secret' verandah with my morning cup of tea. Once my reservation is processed I hope to get a Palo brunch reservation for Monday, as I won't be going to Nassau. I hope all the internet reservations aren't gone yet! If so, I'll just have to wait till boarding day. If anyone else is planning on staying on the ship that day and wants to join me, just send me a PM or post here.

I'll be staying at POFQ the night before, and heading back to WDW after the cruise to meet up with some DIS pals for the last weekend of the F&WF and having dinners at three of my favorite places, Cape May, Boma and 'Ohana.

Well, I'm off to see if the Southwest Airlines web site is working yet.......or I won't get there at all>

[ibouncetoo]

Bummer, Palo's internet reservations are all gone, will have to book at boarding :worried:


I did book Castaway Ray's Stingray Adventure for 11AM......now I have to go shopping for a swimsuit cover-up and hunt down my beach shoes. Maybe I'll cruise on over to Sports Authority and see if they have snorkel masks that fit over perscription eyeglasses.

They're not going to be able to live with me at work for the next four weeks!!

:jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1:

[michelle9343]

iboucnetoo We are also doing sting ray encounter at 11:00. Also we are on deck 7 room 7638 which is a handicap room. Very excited because we are next door to the "secert" deck 7. I can't wait!!!

[DiszyGram]

I've been busy and just compiled a list of all of us going on this cruise. It will be nice to have everyone in one post. :flower:

Myself, (Diszygram) (61).... my sister (51), DD (37), DS (39), DDinlaw, GS 6, GS 5, GD 4 ( I'm Gail and my sister is Debby)...cabin 1069 I'm in Glen Burnie, Md. Debby lives in Cocoa Beach (very cruise convenient) :D

jblrn2b.....self, (Judith), (39), DH (41), DS 11, DS 5 Deck 7 From Boston

AspiringCindy....self, DH, DD 4, DD 11, DD 13 Cabins 2530 & 2532 From New Jersey

Gutto......self (38), DW (34), DD 6 Cabin 7121 From Brazil

Chickie......self, (Jackie) (40),(Jeff) DH (43), (Millie) DD 6 Cabin 2068 From St. Louis

dversfromva.....self ( Mary Beth) (48) and (Rob) DH (48) Cabin 6068 From Stephenson, Virginia

ode2joy....self (36), DH (37), DS 9, DS 7, DS 5

mikeandlissasmom......self, DH, DS 12, DD 8 (Guessing DS is Mike and DD is Lissa) :)

graenert.....self, DW, DS 6, DD 2

nwright......self (Nanci) (53) and friend, Mary, (66) Cabin 6154 From Rochester Hill, Michigan

michelle9343......self(Michelle), (Vito) DH, (Vito Jr,) DS 10, (Angelina) DD 7

Paticake......self, DH, DS, DIL From NW of Boston

ibouncetoo.....self (55) (Jackie) From Phoenix Cabin 7125

Markhh2......self (Dane) DD 5, DD 2 Arlington, Va.

sophielab1.....6 adults, with a 5, 15, 4, and 8 year old . Bristol, R.I,


Let me know if I've missed any of you or messed up somewhere. Looks like a lot of people who are going, also visit this fantastic discussion board. :cheer2:

[ibouncetoo]

DiszyGram, I'm traveling alone, so it's just self (55) for me.



I bought my trip insurance last night. Went to insuremytrip dot com and pulled up some comparisons. Ended up going with CSA for $75. Not bad at all!

Has anyone given any thought to a DIS meet? I know a lot of other groups have met on Dec 10 around 3PM for a 'say hi' quick meeting before the 4pm lifeboat drill. It would be fun to see each other's faces....just so you can say 'hi' as we pass each other on the ship. ::yes::

[DiszyGram]

I changed it for you, ibouncetoo. :) I would love to meet some of the others. I'm a moderator for another large site and many of us went to different site events. I took it upon myself to arrange meetings with everyone.

The events were fantastic but meeting friends from our site were just as fantastic.

My sister (51) and I (61) will be sharing a cabin. Both of us are very friendly and easy to talk to. My daughter (37) is the same way and I know she would love meeting other people. She is a people person.

Maybe one of our group here has done this before on a Disney cruise and can come up with a good place and time to meet. I seem to remember reading about wearing something.

[ibouncetoo]

. I seem to remember reading about wearing something.

Yes, DIS green (lime green). Always keep you eyes peeled for lime green ribbons, Mickey heads and DIS t-shirts, lanyards and pins. DISers are all over the place on the ship. I'm sure there a quite a few that will be on ours that haven't posted here.

I'm making a special t-shirt to wear that day (or the following day on). I'll post a picture of it when I'm done....so you'll all be able to find me.

[DiszyGram]

I've made shirts for everyone. The grandchildren have several each. It was a lot of fun finding pictures to put on them and I got a little carried away with making them. :crazy:

[Gutto]

DiszyGram, just to update your list, our party will be: self (38), wife (34) and DD (6).

We would love to meet all DISfriends...!! :wave2:

[dvcersfromva]

Thank you for making the list DiszeyGram. It seems like we have good mix of ages/groups. It would be nice to meet fellow travellers! :flower:

[dvcersfromva]

Has anyone recieved their cruise documents yet? My DH and I have been anxiously awaiting mail delivery for the past few days, but nothing yet! We're already excited, but we'll be even more so when we get those papers!

[michelle9343]

Dizygram Thanks for make the list. It is really cool to see us all listed it also is great to see the ages of others kids and such. Myself and DH are both very social, but sometimes it is really hard for us to socialize with our DD, Dont get me wrong she loves people but is mentally and phyically handicapped and sometimes takes time to adjust. This is her make-A-Wish trip so we will be letting her get away with being our "cruise director" :earsgirl: My DS is very social and will really like meeting other "guys" to hang out with.This is my 1st cruise so I have no idea of meeting places . This is all just to exciting. I am so excited I have already started to pack.(LOL) :teeth:

[Gutto]

dvcersfromva > until now, we didn t receive our docs , last year we got it 20 days in advance, we aren t afraid, because now we can print the docs from DCL web site.

[dvcersfromva]

This is a long shot, but is anyone on this cruise taking Amtrak's AutoTrain to get there the day before we sail? We are, and we're looking forward to it. For us, it's a totally relaxing way to get to Florida.

[dvcersfromva]

Thanks for the information, Gutto. Since we've never sailed before, we are probably more anxious than we should be! If you got your documents at about 20 days, we should be receiving them soon!

[DiszyGram]

Gutto, I've added your new information. I had guessed earlier that the two people going with you were the ones in your pictures, :) but it could have been your sister and niece. ;)

[chickie]

DizneyGram-
Thanks for putting out the list! Looks like lots of young travelers will be with us - it would be nice to meet so they could get to put a face with a name for the kids clubs! I've also read that people sometimes meet on Deck 10 before the drill. That would be okay by me! Or what about the hidden Deck 7 aft verandah? Or Is it too small to accomodate everyone? I'll have to go buy something lime green since I don't have a Dis'ers t-shirt(yet).
Jackie(IBounceTwo), I am a Jackie, too!
We haven't gotten our docs yet, either, but I hold my breath everytime I see that UPS guy drive down my street!
This is going to be great!!!!! Can't wait to meet everyone! :bounce: :earsboy:

[dvcersfromva]

Hi Everyone,

We got our cruise documents today--yeah! Since we've never cruised before we were just assuming it would be a lot of papers, but I guess a lot of you know it's a cool little packet with that special Disney touch! Oh, we're excited now and ready to go! :moped:

[DiszyGram]

I'm willing to meet up with everyone who wants to. I even found a nice light green ribbon at home I'm going to make into a bow and pin on whatever I'm wearing each day.

Hopefully one of you who is very familiar with the ship can come up with a good place and time to meet.

We will probably get on board before noon since we'll be staying in Cocoa Beach. My sister is letting my children and grandchildren stay in her house the night before while she and I and my brother-in-law stay at a friend's house.

The friend and his family live in a beautiful, very expensive home...that is haunted. :earseek: The ghost can be seen by the owner and it moves things. His wife and daughter can't see the ghost but can feel when he's around. It's a young man who was the son of former owners and he does not try to scare people. I'm supposed to be sleeping in the room he appears in the most. I would LOVE to see him and would not be frightened, just completely fascinated. :goodvibes

My sister is a very good photographer and will try to capture the ghost in a picture. The owner will point out where it is located. Hope he makes an appearance. Florida seems to have a lot of haunted places.

This is a link to a picture of me, some short, big-eared guy I picked up, and my sister, Debby. It was taken last year on my first cruise on the Disney Wonder.


Gail, Mickey & Debby - click here (http://www.geocities.com/philsgail/Gail_Mickey_Debby.jpg)

[AspiringCindy]

Hi Everyone,

We got our cruise documents today--yeah! Since we've never cruised before we were just assuming it would be a lot of papers, but I guess a lot of you know it's a cool little packet with that special Disney touch! Oh, we're excited now and ready to go! :moped:

Congrats on the docs!!! Can't wait till mine come!
Did you get any type of upgrade?

[dvcersfromva]

No, no upgrade. I shouldn't feel bad, though. This is our first cruise, and we used DVC points and sprun for a category 6 room with a veranda since we'll be celebrating our 30th anniversary. It you (or other out there) get an upgrade, let us know!

[AspiringCindy]

I am not counting on an upgrade this time out because we are now a family of 5 and had to book adjoining/connecting rooms! We have outside cabins (cat.9) and didn't want to spring for a verandah because as it was, we are paying adult prices for 2 of our DDS! On our last cruise, we were able to upgrade at port from a cat. 9 to a cat. 5 for $200. Of course we were only a family of 4 back then! There is a slim to none chance of me seeing an upgrade! That's okay though...I'm happy enough to be going! :teeth:

[dvcersfromva]

Oh my goodness, I just reread my previous post and cannot believe all the typos (one of my crazy pet peeves)! I'm going to assume that the rest of the posters on this thread get their documents real soon. Ours came by way of the U.S. Postal Service, by the way--not UPS. We'll spend the weekend filling out our forms. Three weeks and counting down! :flower:

[nwright]

DiszyGram -- Thanks so much for the list. It will be myself (Nwright) 53 and my friend Mary 66 in Cabin 6154. No docs yet. Can't wait!!!!

Nanci

[DiszyGram]

You're welcome. :sunny:

Anyone see my picture link? I'm a widow and that guy would have been nice, but he's already involved with a large eared woman. : :earboy2:

We have three cabins, all deluxe inside catagory 10s. We started out with guaranteed 12s, but were pretty sure we would be upgraded. Love the split bathrooms. My adult daughter is very prone to motion sickness so we are on deck 1. She will take medication and wear the seabands.

[ibouncetoo]

Hi Kids :wave:

The excitement is building. I was worried I'd miss UPS for my documents, but if they are sending some in the mail, well, I'd better start checking my mailbox DAILY! ::yes::

I'm coming to the port via Disney transportation from the resort, so I think I'll be getting in a little later than those of you who are staying nearby. I'll do some exploring this weekend on other threads to see where DIS people tend to meet. I remember Deck 10 (near the Overlook Bar) around 3PM being mentioned several times.....but I'll try and see what others have done so we have some options. I think that time kind of works for most people because you've had time to see your stateroom, make sure your luggage is there (unpack if you're fast). Pretty much after the lifeboat drill at 4PM, people tend to go their own way for shows/dinner/exploring, etc. I'll report back.

My travel agent asked if I wanted to put an upgrade note on my reservations. I told her I wanted to stay on decks 5-7 and since 11's usually get upgraded to 9's, I didn't want to. She told me later she just put in Cat 8 or above......yeah, right! I don't want to loose my Deck 7 aft location.....well, OK, I might give it up for a verandah! ;)

[ibouncetoo]

Hey, I just had a thought....who else has late seating? I think I'd like to link dining reservations with a DIS axe murder, and at least 'know' someone at my table. If you think you'd be interested, send me a PM

I was just looking at the thread about favorite servers on the Wonder. Someone mentioned Alun from Scottland.....lordy, I just die over that accent! :love:

[michelle9343]

DizsyGraM Nice picture!
Ibouncetoo I have also read that deck 10 at 3:00 is a common meeting place. I do not know the ship at all but it sounds like a good location.
DVcersfromva congrats on your docs! :cool1: I can't wait untill ours show up. Being its a MAW trip I am not sure if they get mailed to us your the wish corrdinator. I am hoping its to us otherwise I most likely wont have them untill the day or 2 before. This is getting so exciting.
To all I would like to ask all of you a favor. My DD is going on her Wish trip and has been having a terrible promblem for the last4 months with reoccurring ear/ sinus infections so any of you that could please keep her in your prayers. I would hate for her to be sick for her trip. I had her at the allergist and then the ENT on Tues. but nobody knows whats up with her that they keep reoccurring. anywayany prayers would realy help. Thanks

[DiszyGram]

Prayers your very special daughter gets over her ear infection, Michelle. What a terrible shame if she is ill during this fantastic Make a Wish experience. I don't see any angels on here but my special icon for prayers going up is muscial notes. Lots of musical notes going up for her that nothing stops your daughter from having a wonderful experience.

Gail

[michelle9343]

Thanks Gail Her entire life has been an on going challenge. She is our "little Angel" .She loves Mickey so much that we moved to to Fla to live close to him. Since she goes to the parks all of the time the cruise would be a new Disney experience for her. She loves Mickey so much that when ever she sees him nothing else in the world matters. It still bring tears to my eyes to see how she reacts to him . It is truely magical ! :lovestruc

[AspiringCindy]

Michelle, she will have MANY opportunities to see her idol!!

Also, regarding the meet place, the Overlook is a good place to meet, because it is out of the way. It sits on a higher deck above the Cove pool. It often goes missed! Just a secret though...they have nice wraps around tea time everyday!!!

update: Just found out, they only have Panini sandwiches and wings instead of wraps...and only on sea days!

[dvcersfromva]

Okay, sorry everyone. I was wrong about the delivery of the cruise documents. They did arrive via UPS--not the mail. My DH gets home before me and picks up the mail. When I got home, the box (a little bigger than a box of checks) was sitting on the kitchen counter on top of that day's mail. I wrongly assumed it came in the mail too. We live in a fairly rural area, and our UPS guy (as well as the mail carrier) just comes into our breezeway and leaves packages. My DH left the package for me to open when I got home from work. Only after reading this post did he tell me I'd made a mistake about the delivery!!! :confused3

[jblrn2b]

Hi. Everyone! GOT OUR DOCUMENTS THURSDAY!!!! We are getting so excited here in MA - especially since it has been raining for two weeks almost straight and neither one of my boys has had their sporting events. I just looked up the past weather in FL and it was 87 last year!!! I can't believe this trip is so near. Y' all will probably get on the ship before us because we are staying at the Polynesian before and I think the resort guests come later so have an extra shrimp or drink for me or whatever you like. DIZYGRAM thanks for making that list!!!!!! I think I'll pack today. Anybody have any tips for a first time cruiser and WDW visiter? Can't wait to meet you all. I have been working a ton to pay for this trip!!! can't wait to relax/have fun.

Judith

[AspiringCindy]

Here's a list of things that are less obvious items that I try to include in my packing!
a night lite
air fresheners (plumbing can be poor)
an extension cord (to dry hair in front of big mirror)
an alarm clock
gallon size ziplock bags (for wet suits, ice for our cooler etc.)
door stoppers(for our connecting rooms)
beach towels (I know they supply towels, but I like larger size towels)
lots of $1 bills for tipping room service
2 way radios
6 clothes pins (hanging bathing suits and beach towels)
sample size of laundry detergent

a lot of cruisers also use an over the door shoe hanger for storing toiletries and such due to the tight counter space in the bathroom!

[ibouncetoo]

Three weeks from today, I'll be heading to the airport! Time to do the banana dance :banana:

Today I'm going to plot out (on paper, so I don't forget) all the things I need to take care of and when to do them before I go. Today is shop for a snorkel mask that goes over eyewear and get my ears re-pierced. Then there's plotting out the hair cut, hair color, pedicure, taking dinner outfit to the tailor, organizing my papers, bla bla bla.

EVERYBODY, remember to alert you credit card company that you will be traveling out of the country and maybe making 'out of the ordinary' charges. Also if you have a low credit limit, or are close to your credit limit, ask about having you limit temporarily increased. You want to have enough to draw on in case you have to pay for unscheduled hote/airlines/food should there be any problems. Your trip insurance (which you all have, right?) might cover these things, but you have to pay for them first yourself.

Judith, we may be on the same bus to the port! I know they usually do pick-ups from several resorts on one bus. I'm getting on at POFQ, maybe I'll see you on the bus!

[jblrn2b]

You guys are getting me so excited!!!!! Even my bah humbug (ok spelling is not my forte) Husband is excited!!! and let me tell you that once he experiences Disney there will no going back for him. Thanks Cindy for that list I am adding a few items that were not on mine for Walmart this very minute. Jackie I hope to see you on the bus. You probably won't miss us. I am a petite redhead and my husband is a 6' Chinese man traveling with two boys. Judith

[jblrn2b]

Oh! I have one more question. We were thinking of just bringing our cell phones d/t our being at WDW first. Do you use your two ways a lot? Do they work on the ship? I know that cell phones probably don't work?

Thanks Judith

[jblrn2b]

Jackie - we are on Deck 7 too!!!

Judith

[ibouncetoo]

I've read that people do use their 2-ways on the ship with only some difficulty, so they do work (mostly) and that cell phone pretty much don't work.

Judith, I think several of us are on deck 7....Gutto, ode2joy, michelle9343 are also. And dvcersfromva & newright, are on deck 6. Maybe we should have a 'back up plan' DIS meet on the secret verandah after the lifeboat drill!?!? I know I'll be wanting to check that spot out as soon as possible. I'm thinking hot tea and a good perusal of the navigator may be my deck 7 verandah morning ritual. ::yes::

[AspiringCindy]

We like to use the 2 way radios on board because they just go unit to unit! As long as you are within 2 miles of each other, they will always work!
With cell phones, once you are out at sea, the roaming charges not only accumulate, but sometimes the call can not be reached. It is almost funny...on our last trip, DH and I were standing next to each other while he called my cell. The call never came through! :rotfl: I guess we were standing too far apart! :rolleyes:

[chickie]

Hi everybody! Our docs came Friday! I'm not sure how they came, though. They were in between the doors when I got home. So that could be from the postman if they didn't fit in the mailbox, or from the UPS man. I already threw the box away, so I can't check.
Looks like we will be the only deck 2 family. I am going to try to do a magnet for the door, but I'm not very crafty (or computer savvy), so it won't be very fancy.
A meet at 3:00 on Deck 10 sounds fine with us. We are staying at Ron Jon the night before, so we will head over to the ship around noon. :grouphug: I figure the pool at the resort will be neat, so Millie ( our DD) will want to swim there first.
Jackie, we have early seating for dinner, I guess because of our daughter. Otherwise we would love to do dinner with you!
Michelle, here are some prayers and pixie dust for you and your DD so that she gets over her sinus infection soon and can travel with us!
We are really looking forward to this trip! I can't believe it is so close!
Well, I'd better be looking at our trip docs now! See you all on the Wonder!!! :banana:

[AspiringCindy]

We'll be on deck 2 too! What is your cabin number?...We are in 2530 & 2532!

[jblrn2b]

Just got home from Walmart. I got almost everything on the list - stocked up on meds/bandaids/moleskin. I am still debating about the 2ways but I think it would be a good idea after all and I am going to go back another day. I found an over the door shoe holder but its not plastic. Its a canvasy material so I think I'll go to Target and look for the plastic one and if I can't find it I'll keep this one. I also got two over the door hooks for hanging things - wet suits/towels, etc. I can't believe the trip is so close!!!!! THanks everyone for your advice.

Judith

[ibouncetoo]

I picked up a clear pocket over the door shoe holder at Ross, about $4-5. Monday I drop my 'dinner' outfit off at the tailor....I'm thinking the alterations are going to cose more that the outfit...but I did get a smoking price for it.



Does anybody know which nights have which shows?

[jblrn2b]

Jackie you are going to do Disney and DCL. I would love to go without my husband and kids. You are an inspiration. I do turn 40 in March mmmmm you got me thinking. We don't have Ross here. I'll keep searching. My thing at Walmart was $12 which I thought was a lot. I can't wait.

[AspiringCindy]

I
Does anybody know which nights have which shows?

I know for sure that...
Hercules is on Sunday
Dreams is on Wednesday

I have also noticed that they seem to be alternating...
The variety show & Golden Mickey's between Mon. & Tues.

[ibouncetoo]

I did just look at a Navagitor from August and for that particular cruise:

Sun was Hercules 6:30/8:30. Also was 70's Disco night in Wavebands.

Mon (Nassau) was cabaret with Mark Nizer 6:30/8;30 family friendly show, I remember reading people really enjoyed this. 80's night at wavebands. at 3pm there was kite making, so you could fly kites the next day at CC. Also a $15 martini tasting and a $10 beer tasting

Tue (CC) and Pirate night!
Golden Mickey 6;30/8;30, pirate party and fireworks. Karaoke night at Diversions

Wed (sea) $12 wine tasting. Disney Dreams 6:30/8:30 AND a matinee during the day. There's also a cruise staff lunch at one of the restaurants, you can dine with the crew. The big DON'T MISS ADULT EVENT: Pub Night at Diversions. The crew put on a show at 10:45pm, heard it was a riot! :rotfl2:

Lots of family activities going on all the time, shows, contests, bingo....kids, four days WILL NOT BE ENOUGH!

[chickie]

AspiringCindy,
We are cabin #2068. Is this across the ship from you guys? I picked this one since it is close to the center of the ship. It's my first cruise, and my husband thought I'd better try everything to limit my chances of seasickness. It would ruin me for any 7-nighters we might decide to do later!

Jackie,
Thanks for the navigator example! I can't wait to see what we have to choose from and what we choose to do. Our DD is not sure about the kid's club. She's pretty shy. So we may be doing mostly family things. Although I'd like to see 80's night! I might have to venture over there by myself! ;)

[Gutto]

We got our docs today !! exception luggage tags, no difference from last year .

A question to the cruisers friends !
i was checking DCL reservations today and saw that they still have available places to many categories, even cat 12 is available for 11/06. it sounds curious to me, because i thought that the ship should be almost full at this time. Do you think that we will not have the ship with full capacity ?

[DiszyGram]

Hi Gutto, I think you meant 11/06, not 12/06. :) My guess, and it is only a guess, that the time we are going is not the most popular. People like to take a cruise around a holiday and it's too early a date for Thanksgiving.

School is in session and many schools don't like children taking off for family vacations during regular school days. Of course that would limit the vacations to the most crowded times of the year. :( . My grandchildren will be on unexcused time from school, but the trip is well worth it.

My sister and I will be in cabin 1069, an inside deluxe cabin. There will be a magnetic sign on our door with Minnie Mouse (me) and Daisy Duck (Debby) on it. I'm sure we can make it to wherever we all decide to meet, if 3pm is not the time we need to do the safety drill.

[Gutto]

DiszyGram >> thank you so much, i was talking about 11/06. :)

[DiszyGram]

I knew what date you meant. :earsboy: I'm going back up to the list and adding cabin numbers to those people who have posted them. If anyone else wants theirs to be known, just post it.

The list can be cut and pasted if anyone wants to have a copy of it to take with them.

Getting ready for dinner...three weeks from today. :bounce:

[ibouncetoo]

A ship with unsold cabins, means a ship with possible upgrades!! Be sure when you get your documents, you check your cabin number.....sometimes they upgrade before sending them out and it's a nice surprise. Sometimes when you check in at the ship you are advised of an upgrade and you also have the opportunity to buy upgrades for special rates. One of the 'perks' of cruising in the 'slow season' ::yes::

Oh, DiszyGram, my cabin number is 7125 (two doors down from Gutto!).

[jblrn2b]

Good Morning everyone!!!! The kids are off to school, I just got back from a run (only so I can lose 5 before we go?) and I have a nice cup of Dunkin DOnuts while I obsess over my Disney trip - life is good.

We will be staying the WDW for four nights before the cruise. So we will be taking the DME from the airport. Has anyone used it this year? I just read a passporter thread that wasn't so positive. Does anyone know the layout of the airport and how it works?

I can't believe its only 16 days away!!!! I decided to get 2 ways if not for anything but the cruise and I figure that we can use them skiing this year.

I am also interested in getting a new digital camera. Does anyone have one that they love? I now have a Olympus stupid camera - point and shoot- that takes phenomenal pictures. I want simple to use but good pictures. Help!!! It is hard to get in sync with all this technology. Thanks in advance for your help.

Well, everyone have a nice day. I am going to try to get this house cleaned before I have to pick the kids up and go to work.

Judith

[DiszyGram]

I just added in first names for those of you who posted them.

[Gutto]

jblrn2b > We went last year and didn t have any problem at Orlando airport, it is very easy to get oriented, it has a lot of signs.
take a look at the official site of the airport:
http://www.orlandoairports.net/goaa/main.htm

About DME i have a friend that used the service last year without any problem, they put " greeters " at the terminal so i guess it is very easy to find them. I read at Orlando Sentinel that Disney had problems with other companies at the terminal, maybe something had been changed. here is the link:

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/orl-bizbriefcase1305oct13,0,292188.story

Today i use a Nikkon coolpix, i bought last year at super-target in Kissimmee, it costs about $ 400,00 ( included a new memory card that you should buy to add more pictures) ,it is a very very good cam, the great advantage is the battery, it works with a kind of bat that doens t get memory so easy. it was a big problem when i was useing my Sony DSC 71.

i really sorry about any misspelling

[jblrn2b]

Thanks Gutto.

Judith

[dvcersfromva]

Hi everybody,

We are in cabin 6086, and my DH's name is Rob.

Can't wait! :wizard:

[DiszyGram]

Mary Beth, I added Rob's name and your cabin number. :)

[dvcersfromva]

Thanks DiszyGram,

We're looking forward to meeting all of you on the trip. Let's all keep our fingers crossed for no hurricanes!

[ibouncetoo]

Mary Beth, shame on you for even saying the "H" word. I won't even allow myself to turn on the weather channel.

I'm still trying to figure out what I'm going to do with myself Thursday at WDW after the cruise. I can't check in to POP until my friend from Chicago arrives at 9:30 or 10PM (she has the AP). Only have a 2 day park hopper, which I will use to play with her on Fri/Sat. There's always DTD shopping/movie, or I may rent one of the water mice (or whatever they're calling those little motor boats now) and zip around the lake. But if the Magic Kingdom sends out its siren song....I may just have to buy a one day/one park ticket and play at the happy place ::yes:: I do have an ADR for Kona that night, I've always wanted to try it for dinner. Made it for 7:40P, so I could walk out to the beach afterwards and watch WISHES. (sigh) I'm ready to go NOW!

[DiszyGram]

AhHA! Disney Vacation Clubbers from Virginia.

I kept reading it as divorcers from Virginia. :rotfl:

[chickie]

DizneyGram-
Just checking in with names. I'm Jackie(you knew that already), My DH is Jeff and our DD is Millie.

Jackie-
We are staying at POP on Thurs & Fri. It's a shame you couldn't just drive over with us. We are renting a car from Avis to take back to DW with us. If there was a way you could catch up with us that day, you could use our room if you needed it, to change, etc. Let me know if you want to work something out.

I'm a little nervous about weather, too; but I'm just try to keep thinking Happy Thoughts!!!! :sunny:

[michelle9343]

DizneyGram I just wanted to add our names DH Vito, DS Vito jr and DD Angelina again thanks for putting this list together. :goodvibes
I can not beleave it is less then 3 weeks away (19 days and counting)
I was wondering how early is everyone going to the port? we were thinking about 10:30-11:00 I dont want to miss a min. of the fun! :banana: :banana:

[DiszyGram]

I added in the new information, plus where everyone is from, if it was posted already in the profile.

[AspiringCindy]

WOOHOO! I just received my docs...now I'm doing the "Wonder shuffle" :banana: :cool1:

[dvcersfromva]

DiszyGram--
Divorcers from Virgina? That's funny! I wonder who else thought that--I know I'm terrible about figuring out those vanity license plates!
****

Congratulations on all those who've gotten their documents. It will be here before we know it!
****

Michelle9393, we're probably going to try to get to port early, too. Having never cruised before, it will be nice to try to get our bearings before leaving!

[michelle9343]

Good morning all
I was wonder how many have recd their docs? We haven't yet.
I hate seeing Wilma out there I hope it stays clear of FLA.
We still haven't made any plans for a meet yet. Looking so foward to meeting other Disers. I can't wait to hear the sounds of the ship.
Michelle

[DiszyGram]

Someone mentioned us all meeting on deck 10 at 3pm on the day we board. I don't remember where. That's ok with me. I think the safety drill is around 5pm.

My documents are in the mail right now. My sister picked them up from the travel agent and mailed them to us. She said not to put the Disney Wonder ribbons on the suitcases before we arrive there....I knew that. :teeth:

[michelle9343]

deck 10 around 3:00 sounds like a plan to me!

[DiszyGram]

Now we need an easy to find place to meet on deck 10. There may be a good picture of the deck somewhere on here.

I have a small set of drawings picturing all the decks and 10 has the Wide World of Sports in the bow, Palo in the stern (love those nautical terms :teeth: ) and the Outlook Bar mid deck.

There is a midship elevator lobby that might be an easy place to meet. We would have to bunch up in a spot that doesn't block the elevator. :grouphug:

Gail (DiszyGram can also mean ditsy grandmother :crazy: )

[ibouncetoo]

Overlook Bar on Deck 10 (it overlookes the adult pool area). There are tables and chairs there ::yes::

....................a drive by post......I'm at work.

[michelle9343]

I dont want to sound silly but can you go to the overlook bar with childern?

[AspiringCindy]

Overlook Bar sounds good to me! I am assuming you can go with kids...otherwise, DH can sit with the kids for a short time at the goofy pool!

[DiszyGram]

The Outlook bar is right next to the midship elevator so it will be easy to find.

I hope hurricane Wilma doesn't cancel some cruises coming up before ours and pray it leaves the Bahamas and Castaway Cay alone.

We were on Castaway Cay last year and it still showed a lot of damage from the two hurricanes that hit not long before we arrived. There have been so many, I don't remember the hurricane's names. The bus tour we took on the way to tour Atlantis in Nassau showed a lot of badly damaged homes in town.

It made the poor section of town look even worse. The people we met from Nassau were friendly and wonderful.

[ibouncetoo]

I dont want to sound silly but can you go to the overlook bar with childern?

Well, that's a darn good question! I've never heard that any of deck 10 is restricted. I'll go post a thread asking just that!

[dvcersfromva]

Hi Jackie,
I'm sorry for bringing the "h" word into play. My mind is a strange and frightening place! Let's hope for the best. Have fun with your extra time after the cruise.

Hey, did you ever go to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge or Cape Canveral National Seashore? We've been to both several times. If you are an animal/bird geek like we are, you might enjoy those places. Close to Port Canaveral, Merritt Island is free (the seashore is $5.00), and there are lots of wildlife to see. We've seen everything from alligators, sandpipers, roseatte spoonbills to a Florida panther on our trips there. We'll definately stop by on the way down or back. It will be a great time of year for migratory birds (how geeky does that sound!) Anyway, it's a thought on how to pass the time!

[ibouncetoo]

Hey, did you ever go to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge or Cape Canveral National Seashore?

Nope, never been there. Won't be able to check them out this trip....no wheels. :confused3


Jackie, thanks for your offer regarding the use of your room at POP for changing....but I'm sure I'll be fine. I might even take a little siesta on the rocking chairs at Beach/Yatch Club (don't remember which porch they're on). But something tells me I'm going to bite the bullet and buy a one day ticket to Magic Kingdom ::yes::

[DiszyGram]

All eight of us will be using one day Magic Kingdom tickets for Friday. The MK is open late that day so we'll take advantage of the extra hours. I've been to Disneyworld many times but two of the grandchildren, the 4 and 5 year old ones, have never been.

If you only have time to visit one park and have young children with you, it has to be the Magic Kindom. :earsboy:

[ibouncetoo]

The child I'm bringing with me, is the one INSIDE, and she's pretty demanding on getting her needs met when it comes to WDW! ::yes::



Here's what SweetSpot suggested for our DIS meet:

I always thought a great place to meet was on Deck 10 near the Mickey Pool and more importantly Scoops. It's less crowded at that time on deck 10 and you can see the pool and the kids have access to Scoops which will keep them busy as their parents get to know each other.

Sounds like a good idea/location to me......whaddaya think?

[michelle9343]

ibouncetoo
I think that sounds like a plan.Deck 10 by Scoops.. Can't wait to see ya there!! :cool1:

[ibouncetoo]

That's actually ABOVE Scoops. Deck 10 starbord/aft overlooking the Mickey Pool, just above Scoops. We'll have to run down the stairs for our ice cream!

There are also restrooms nearby too!



Under much protest.....I'm going to work now.

[chickie]

Deck 10 overlooking Scoops sounds great to us! 3:00, right?

You guys are starting to make MK sound almost irresistable!!! We hadn't planned on doing any parks this time, but maybe............

Let's all send some pixie dust down to Mexico and Florida so that they weather Wilma safely! :guilty:

Looking forward to meeting everyone,
Jackie

[DiszyGram]

My documents came today. There's a change in how we go to dinner. If you have the early dinner, you will be assigned 5:45pm, 6pm, or 6:15 pm dinner. They are staggering the times people come and go to avoid crowding.

It's the same for the late dinner. We will find our dinner time assignments in our cabins.

[DiszyGram]

Jackie, I even managed to book lunch at the Cinderella Royal Court on Friday for our group, thanks to the informtion on how to do it posted on this site. :cool1:

[ibouncetoo]

DiszyGram, :disrocks: Don't it just?
I just talked to DCL and they will take you to ANY Disney resort when you leave the ship to go back to WDW. PICK-UP from WDW is at the land/sea resorts only. I get picked up from POFQ Sunday morning at Noon....so should get there about 1:30 (ish). So those of you who are there early, save me some food! Actually, I wonder what time they stop serving at the buffet.....well, I can always have a mess of ice cream from Scoops for lunch ::yes::

The staggared dining was designed to decrease crowds in the halls and atrium etc. Which ever rotation you have determines the time you have....for example TAAP may have the first 15 min segment, APPT the second and PTTA the third.(I just made those rotations up as an example, don't remember exactly what order the restaurants go in on the rotations).

BTW..... I'm still interested in linking dinner reservations with any of you who have late seating. I'd love to 'know' someone at my table ::yes:: And I love kids, so I'm not looking for adult only dining ;)

[DiszyGram]

Hey! I've earned my ears, I'm a Mouseketeer. :Pinkbounc :earsboy:

[ibouncetoo]

CONGRATULATIONS! When you hit 1000 posts, we throw a party ::yes::


My travel agent hasn't received my documents yet, but she did get my Magic Express tags and voucher....however, they were incorrect because ME didn't know about my trip BACK to WDW after the cruise (they had me heading to the airport). So they've been given my POP reservation number and are getting all that straightened out.

Two weeks from right now many of us will be getting very excited/nervous/happy about heading to Florida....some of us will ALREADY be at WDW....you lucky ducks!

[dvcersfromva]

Hi Ibouncetoo,

We'd like to link reservations with you, but we have the early seating! If you want to change yours to early, join us! We're not going to be staying up late enough to enjoy dinner that late. We like to get up early and go to bed early, too. I should probably be in bed already, but I'm so excited about the trip, I forget my 5:30 a.m. alarm for work. I won't tomorrow morning, though! :flower:

[ibouncetoo]

Thanks for the offer Mary Beth! I've made plans to link with Gutto and his family (or it's in the works anyway). Now I have to try and learn a few words of Portuguese in the next two weeks. ::yes::


Gutto, veja-o em jantar (which I hope means, see you at dinner)! I'm afraid any Portuguese I try to speak will come out with Spanish pronunciation! My travel agent is finding out what info is needed to link our dining. I'll send you a PM as soon as I know.

Now, I'm planning on booking a Palo brunch on sea day when I get on board.....anyone want to join me?

Well, I think I've finally bought everything I need for the cruise.....except some wrinkle remover spay stuff, with I hear works very well.

Still don't have my travel documents yet....unless my TA got them Saturday. I promised myself I won't panic till Wednesday.

Two weeks from right this minute we'll all be dining, or watching "Hercules the Muse-ical" or relaxing on the ship!

[DiszyGram]

Does the wrinkle remover spray stuff work on faces and arms too? If so, I want some. :teeth:

[ibouncetoo]

Unfortunately, no, only fabric :rotfl:

I just finished going through piles of little pieces of paper with notes, confirmations numbers etc and organized it all. My packing list is pretty scary...what to put in my tote/purse (DOCUMENTS and a book), what to put in my small carry on suitcase (jamies, toiletries and next day outfit) and a huge list of things for my checked bag....that doesn't actually inclde CLOTHING :confused3 I'll put it all together next weekend....and then start removing stuff.

Oh, Gail, my cabin number is 7125.

[jblrn2b]

Hi all I have a dilema I need your help with. We added on an extra night with the 7 day land/sea so that we could make the most of our park time. I received my documents with my DCL luggage tags that state 11/3/05-/11/10/05. I haven't received any DME tags for 11/2/05 and when I asked my TA from DU she said that Disney knows we are coming early and not to worry about it. I am afraid they are going to lose our bags. We are taking on board 3 bags and checking only 1 (I think - I haven't completely finished packing yet). But I am still afraid it will get lost. What do I do? Thanks Judith

[DiszyGram]

Hi Judith, I would take your travel agent's advice, and don't worry about it. :) This is a trip to look forward to with excitement and happiness. Don't let a worry about something that may, and probably won't happen, spoil your anticipation of a great vacation. :flower:

I have one little thing I do with my packing that I want to share. I go out and buy new underwear. Then I go through my drawers at home and pick out the underwear in the worst shape. Those are the ones I take with me, and throw out after I've worn them.

It doesn't give you much more room in your suitcase when you come home, but it makes the contents seem "fresher" if your suitcase is searched on the way back. :teeth:

[ibouncetoo]

Judith, I've read that some people, when they arrive at MCO, insist on collecting their own checked luggage and personally taking it on the DME bus. So if you don't have any (regardless of date printed) ME tags, I believe you can do this. What's important, is that DME knows to pick YOU up. If your travel agent has given them your revised schedule you should be fine. BUT, if you want to make sure, call your resort for that first night and have them connect you (or give you the number to call) for ME and speak with them directly.

[jblrn2b]

Jackie, Thanks for your great advice. Judith

[AspiringCindy]

It's official, Blue Lagoon Beach Day and Blue Lagoon Dolphin Encounter will be cancelled for our Nov. 6th sailing! The CM said not to cancel it on the web site because they are trying to make other arrangements for those of us who have booked those excursions already! We will be receiving phone calls...or so she says!

[dvcersfromva]

Judith, bless your heart. You're already packing! Instead of doing what we should be doing (PACKING!), we're goofing around making a magnetic door sign for our cabin. If I could figure out how to get a sign (done in Word) posted on this site, I'd share it with everyone.

We've had such a good time looking forward to this trip. Can't wait until next Friday, when we board the Autotrain to FL! :sunny:

[DiszyGram]

Was there damage to the Dolphin encounter area from the hurricane? It's too bad it was cancelled.

[AspiringCindy]

Apparently Blue Lagoon Island is in need of repair(not due to the hurricane)and refurbishment. I think Disney has dropped the excursion because they don't like to promote and endorse anything that is less than their standards! On the phone, the CM said they(Dolphin Encounter) are not going to be up and running. Yet many have called the place directly...and they are accepting reservations through January!

[DiszyGram]

Jackie, I just added your cabin number to the list. I missed it the first time I read your post. Looks like you are located very close to Gutto in 7121. We are all the way down in the bottom of the ship.

We asked for it on purpose for my 37 year old daughter's sake. Less motion and no portholes. At least they are luxury inside cabins. I love those split bathrooms. My sister is bringing a nightlight to keep in it. Have to be able to find those bathrooms at night. :teeth: We'll need a good alarm clock too since daylight won't wake us up in the morning. :sunny:

[chickie]

Hey everyone-
This is just a request for you all to keep us in your thoughts. My DFIL has to have surgery 2 days before we leave for our trip. I'm worried about him anyway; now I'm worried that we won't make the trip, either. :guilty: He has to have neck surgery (again) to fuse some discs. I was told it was a 6 hour surgery which really has me worried. He's not in the greatest of health anyway. I wish he would have had this done after we get back. I know we won't want to leave if he's not doing well afterwards. Besides that, we didn't get insurance. Jeff told me not to get it, but I was a little skeptical.
I'll let you all know how things are going after the surgery, even though I know some of you will already be in Florida. We sure hope to see you all on the Wonder! :sunny:

Jackie G.

P.S. I'm sorry to hear about Blue Lagoon. We were still thinking about trying to book that one after we get on the ship.

[DiszyGram]

(((Jackie))) I'm sorry to hear about your father-in-law. Sending some prayers he heals quickly. Hope you still make the cruise.

[ibouncetoo]

Prayers and good wishes coming your way, Jackie!

[nwright]

Hi All 11/6 cruisers. It is getting closer and closer! Mary and I are actually leaving for Florida next Monday (staying by the airport in Romulus, MI) and spending Tuesday through Sunday at Animal Kingdom Lodge and then going to the Wonder from there. So ... I won't be able to get any of your last minute posts after this Sunday the 30th. We are planning on being at the meet at 3:00 above the Mickey pool on the 6th (if you change it, please call me on my cell 248-321-3702). We will also be going back to the Boardwalk Villas for 2-1/2 days of nibbling around the World at EPCOT; so we won't actually be flying home to MI until Saturday, 11/12 at 7:30 pm. We have the early dining onboard (we are in cabin 6154) and would love to link with anyone else who would like to although I am not sure how to do that since this is my first cruise!!!

Jackie -- hope your FIL's surgery goes OK; we'll be thinking of you!

SEE YOU ALL SOON -- Nanci, Rochester Hills, MI

[dvcersfromva]

Nanci, my DH and I have the early seating, too, and would like to link with you and your friend if you would like that too. I think our room is not too far from yours either--we're in 6086. This will be our first cruise, too, so I'm not sure how to do the linking, but maybe someone else could steer us in the right direction? We don't leave until the 4th. We're taking the Autotrain down and spending one night at Cocoa Beach. No Disney World for us this time, but we had a blast with our neice and her friend at the Food and Wine festival year before last. We're taking several days to drive back to VA along the coast.

Jackie G.--We pray all goes well with your DFIL's surgery and you get to take this trip. That must be a huge worry! We sure hope to see you on board! :flower:

[ibouncetoo]

Just got off the phone with my travel agent....to LINK dining you need the confirmation number of both parties (don't even need the name :confused3 ). So you guys should PM each other with that info....don't post it on the internet. Be sure you say you are linking DINING only (not rooms). If one of you booked through a travel agent, they can handle it for you.

Now, I'm off to PM Gutto to get ours handled!

I'm so jealous of those of you who are going early. See you at 3PM on Sunday on deck 10. I'll probably be wearing a gold T-shirt with "Celebrating a WONDER~ful Birthday on it......unless I ruin it when I try to make it this weekend....in that case, I'll be in LIME GREEN. I'll probably head back to the deck 10 after the lifeboat drill to watch the sail-away party at the Goofy pool.

STILL looking to see if anyone is interested in Palo brunch ::yes::

[dvcersfromva]

Thanks for the information Jackie/Ibouncetoo! Good luck with linking your dining reservations. We'll have to search through our clothes to find something lime green for the meeting! :sunny:

[DiszyGram]

My sister and I, and probably my daughter, will be easy to spot. We'll have on white V-Neck shirts with a big colorful decal on the front of the Disney Wonder and some Disney characters. I also put a decal sign on them with the dates of our cruise, Nov. 6-10. I'll be the one with a lime green bow pinned to my right shoulder (the shirt, not my actual shoulder :teeth: ).

Gail

[jblrn2b]

Jacki G. Our prayers will be with you and your FIL.

Judith

[chickie]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers. I'm just sure he'll make it through the surgery okay; it's just a long one, so we worry even more. But we don't want him to wait to have it after we get back either. He has been in so much pain, and this is supposed to help a lot (hopefully).

Anyway, it's getting really cold here in St. Louis. We had our first official frost overnight. It really puts me in the mood for a tropical getaway!!!! ;)
I'm going to have to find something for us to wear to the meet. I know I don't have anything lime green. Maybe Millie might have something. The only thing I can tell you is that Millie has shoulder length, light brown hair and is a thin six year old. (She's the only one that's really thin in our family :rolleyes: :rotfl: My husband, Jeff, has a gotee, but alot of men have those these days, so that's not a very good giveaway. We'll definitely be looking for all of you, though! 10 days and counting 'till the sail away party!!!!! :banana:
See ya then, :wave2:
Jackie G.

[DiszyGram]

Jackie, all you have to do is just recognize just one of us. :) I'm pretty sure our group will be an obvious one once we start linking up. :grouphug:

[michelle9343]

Jackie G My thoughts and prayers are with your FIL.
We will be an easy crew to spot .My DD has a hot pink wheelchair and her Daddy made her an icon Mickey shaped tray for it. We will also be wearing matching tee shirts(If I ever finish making them).I can't beleave it is almost here :banana: :banana:

[ibouncetoo]

Michelle, how is your daughter doing with her ear/sinus problems? Is everything looking good for the trip?

I can't wait to meet everyone. I just had my personal Disney Design Addict 'tweek' my T-shirt design, which I will also use as a door sign. Now I hope my transfer paper ordered from E-Bay gets here in time (if not I'll just use a different brand).

[michelle9343]

Jackie
Thanks for asking about my DD ear/sinus infect. She is still sick I will talk to the Dr again tomarrow. It has been a long few weeks. I feel so bad for her. Everytime she sneezes she starts to cry. :sad2: I have kept her home from school and I am falling really behind in getting ready. I know that even if she gets better I will keep her home from school untill after the trip(wouldn't want her to pick-up something else)

[DiszyGram]

Tell her to get better quickly. A lot of people want to see that hot pink wheel chair and the little angel in it. :lovestruc

[ibouncetoo]

Here's the design for my T-Shirt!

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b370/TriplefigsGeneral/WonderBirthday2leaves2.jpg

I'll be putting it on a gold shirt......unless I wreck it, then it will go on a green shirt. My door sign is similar....my name is smaller and has the cruise dates under it.

[DiszyGram]

WOW!!! Jackie, very nice! Which day is your birthday? My granddaughter turns 4 on the first day and my daughter-in-law's birthday is on the at sea day. Party time. :cheer2: :banana:

[michelle9343]

Thanks DiznyGram :goodvibes

[DiszyGram]

I'm passing on a question from my daughter-in-law. She's bringing along some nice activities and school projects for the children to work on. They require scissors, the blunted ones. She wants to know if they are ok to bring on the ship?

[ibouncetoo]

DiszyGram, my birthday is the 7th (Monday). I have a sign like these that just says "Celebrating a WONDER~ful Birthday", would you like me to bring it so you guys can put it on the approprate door?

I'm sure you can bring the blunt edge sissors....just pack then in your checked luggage. I don't image they'd be doing projects the first few hours on the ship.

[DiszyGram]

That would be great. It would go on my daughter-in-law's and granddaughter's door for both of their birthdays.

All 5 of us adults in our group have a 10:30 am reservation at Palo for brunch on Nov. 9th, our day at sea. Would you like to join us? You can say yes here or send me a message. :) I'm 61 and my sister is 51 so you would fit right in with us. Just don't ask my sister to get up and bellydance. She would do it. :earseek: I may be ditsy but she beats me by a mile. :teeth: Since I am the oldest of 6 children and their role model, I have to behave myself..at least in public.

Gail

[Gutto]

DiszyGram >>Take a look at this site, hope it helps.

http://www.iccl.org/pressroom/security.cfm

[DiszyGram]

Thank you Gutto. My daughter-in-law is reading this thread so I'm sure she will go to your helpful link. :)

I was already sure you could put them in your suitcases. They are certainly not anything dangerous.

[Dancer754]

Hi everyone, this is Debby, DiszyGram's sister, and I am very excited about going on this cruise and meeting everyone on the board. My husband and I have cruised on the Magic quite a few teams and have always enjoyed our Disney cruises. The shows are like going to a play on Broadway and the food is the best. Be sure to be hungry when you get on the ship because there will be a delicious buffet waiting for you.

[ibouncetoo]

Hi Debbie, WELCOME TO THE DISBOARDS! Does your screen name have anything to do with dancing on the tables????? I'm looking forward to meeting you and your delightful sister (as well as the rest of your group and our DIS pals). This is my first cruise and I'm getting very excited. As a matter of fact, I think it's time for the SINGLE DIGIT DANCE!


:cool1: :banana: :dancer: :rockband: :dancer: :banana: :cool1:


And I hear we will be celebrating some :bday: 's and I bet there will be some special :cake:s too.

[michelle9343]

ibouncetoo
I want to join in your dance :banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :bounce: :cool1: :banana:
Dancer754 Welcome
I am looking so foward to meeting everyone.Question , how much work is envolved in filling out the documents? Ours went directly to MAW and they are meeting us on Thrus night. I work ad Disney on Friday and Saturday night ( Fri till 2:00am and Sat untill 1:30 am yuck) and I was wondering what needed to be filled out .Do you fill out luggage tags and can I pre print info on mailing labels? If so what info needs to be on them. Also Angelina is still sick I had her back to the Dr yesterday and he says is viril(sp?) so it has to run its corse but it has now been going on since last Tuesday. Anyway even if she gets better over the weekwnd I will keep her home all of next week . I keep praying that this will pass soon. It is not unusual for her to take so long to get better I just want her to have a wonderful trip. When she is sick she gets extremly sleepy and it lingers for a really long time. I know that she will really love the shows so I would hate for her to sleep through them. Thanks for listening. I just need to ramble on a little.
Michelle

[chickie]

Michelle,
I sure hope Angelina gets better soon! We still have a week, so hopefully she will start feeling better before you leave. I'll say an extra little prayer for her, too.
Does anyone have any idea what the movies on board will be? I think I heard there is a number we can call to find out, but I haven't done a search on it yet. I was hoping that Chicken Little might be showing since it opens on Nov 4th! That one looks really good.
I'm starting to pack. I can't believe how much trouble I have with this. We've never been away for a whole week, so we have to pack more than normal. I hope I can keep my suitcases under 50 lbs.!!! :blush:
I made my door posters already. They are just hand written and colored, since I cannot figure out these computer images and stuff. :rolleyes: My DD helped make them bright and colorful, and she is going to make up her own poster, too!
We can't wait for this trip! And we are looking forward to meeting all of you, too! See ya there! :grouphug:
Jackie G.

P.S. My dance! :banana: :cool1: :earsboy: :cool1: :banana:

[chickie]

Update-
I called the number and Chicken Little is playing! There were several more, but I can't remember them. The girl said them really quickly with a less than perfect accent, but I heard Chicken Little, so I didn't pay much more attention to the others. I think I heard Flight Plan, Herbie and National
Treasure. Sorry I can't remember the others.

[michelle9343]

Jackie G
We are also hoping Chicken Little will be playing . I have no idea how to find out before hand.
I wish I started to pack. With Angelina being home sick I really dont know how I will pack. I mentally have pack everything 100 times over , so i know what I want to pack just have to have a little alone time to do it. Hopefully Sunday. :goodvibes Thanks for the prayers. She actually has gotten an even stronger cough so I really dont know . To complicate things 2 really good friends will be in town doing the Disney thing and we really want to get together, so if she is feeling better I really have a crazy busy week. Its always feast or famin. I am trying to make some door signs and tee shirts but cant seem to get them finished . I made 2 cute door signs but need to laminate them and had a few other ideas. Whatever gets done will get done. I just really hate waiting to the last min.
Michelle

[michelle9343]

Jackie we are both on at the same time . Thanks for the film info. My DS really wants to see Chicken Little . We dont get to the movies very often , So I am sure he will gets us to see at least 1 movie.

[nwright]

Hi again cruisers. Thanks for the info on how to link the dining -- I got my TA to link my dining with dvcersfromva so we are all set. Mary and I are also doing Palo brunch on sea day at 11:00 so we will hopefully see you there, DiszyGram. Also, about the luggage tags -- they are self-adhesive and have your stateroom number on them, so you should probably use only them. The cruise documents are very simple -- I filled ours out in 5-10 minutes earlier today, so don't stress about getting them late. You can probably take a couple minutes right before checking in and do them -- the only hassle is that all adults in your party have to sign just one of the forms. Otherwise, simple and easy!

See everyone at 3:00 on the 6th -- I'm not sure what Mary and I will be wearing, but I have a mobility problem (very bad knees) and will be on an electric scooter from Care Medical. The scooters I have rented in the past are either blue or red, so I am sure I will have the same on this trip. Mary has red hair so she will also stand out!

Nanci

[michelle9343]

Nanci
Thanks for the info on the Doc and luggage tags
michelle

[AspiringCindy]

The number for DCL movies is 800-951-3532

This is the list for Nov. 6th sailing
Valiant
Flight Plan
A Lot like Love
ShopGirl
Chicken Little
National Treasure
Pooh's Heffalump Movie
The Pacifier
The Incredibles
The Greatest Game Ever Played

I'm personally a little bummed out that some of these movies are old and out on video already!
But, we are really excited to see Chicken Little! :banana:

[DiszyGram]

Chicken Little looks really cute. Here's the official Disney site for it. If you are able to do it on your computer, you can watch the previews.

http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/chickenlittle/

[ibouncetoo]

Oh, Shopgirl too! Yeah, I wanted to see that too. I've heard that they've played Pirates of the Carribean at midnight on Pirate night. I'd stay up for another big screen dose of Johnny and Orlando! ::yes::

[Markhh2]

Hi - We are also on the soon to leave 11/6 cruise. We have 5 and 2 year old girls. Anyone else with that age children? Looking forward to our first Disney cruise. Take care, Dane


Arlington, VA

[ibouncetoo]

Dane,
Welcome! I'd seen a post by you eleswhere and wondered if you'd come 'check-in' with us.

Page 5 of this thread lists all of us here, with ages of children, and some other info.

We are planning a short DIS-meet on embarkation day at 3PM on deck 10....above Scoops. We chose this location because it's less crowded and the kids can hit Scoops for ice cream while the adults talk. ::yes:: We'll all have to attend the life-boat drill at 4pm, so it will be a quick hello. Come by and introduce yourself (and family), and you'll at least have people to wave and say hi to during the cruise. I also plan on going back to deck 10 (above the Goofy pool) to watch the sail away party.

Hope to see you!

[Markhh2]

Thanks so much for the reply and welcome. I will definitely try and stop by it will depend on my 2 year old nap/ or hopeful nap time. I will put the meet time on my daily reminder to do list. Hope to meet you there. Dane

[AspiringCindy]

Hey everyone!...I decided to cancel the Dolphin Encounter being that the new excursion didn't have an optional beach day with it! Now I need to find some other alternative to do in place of it! I dislike Nassau, and have no desire to wonder through the streets and shop!...DID I actually say that...the part about shopping!?

Dane, glad to see more disers onboard! We have a 4 year girl who will be in the program! :cheer2:

[dvcersfromva]

Hi AspiringCindy,

We booked a room for Nov. 7 at the Paradise Island Comfort Suites for $152.00 plus tax/gratuities through www.smartertravel.com. That will give me and my DH access to Atlantis' pool, beach, dig, and aquarium. We thought it was a pretty good deal--and cheaper than the dolphin encounter. We had wanted to do that, too, but we also wanted to spend some time at the beach.

If you're interested, you need to go to the smartertravel.com site, and click on the "Significant Organization Savings Rate." I called the Comfort Suites directly, and the rate they gave me was $40 more than the website. They told me it would be no problem to check in in the morning to go over to Atlantis. I don't know what the cost would be for more than 2 people.

I hope this helps!

[DiszyGram]

Welcome, Dane! I'm going to go back to my list and add you and your family on it. THere are other children on there around the same age as yours.

Looking forward to a WONDERful time. :Pinkbounc

Gail

[AspiringCindy]

Hi AspiringCindy,

We booked a room for Nov. 7 at the Paradise Island Comfort Suites for $152.00 plus tax/gratuities through www.smartertravel.com. That will give me and my DH access to Atlantis' pool, beach, dig, and aquarium. We thought it was a pretty good deal--and cheaper than the dolphin encounter. We had wanted to do that, too, but we also wanted to spend some time at the beach.

If you're interested, you need to go to the smartertravel.com site, and click on the "Significant Organization Savings Rate." I called the Comfort Suites directly, and the rate they gave me was $40 more than the website. They told me it would be no problem to check in in the morning to go over to Atlantis. I don't know what the cost would be for more than 2 people.

I hope this helps!

Thanks for keeping me in mind...but I was told that the Comfort Suites only hold 4 people(we are 5)per room! We wouldn't have enough wristbands!

[DiszyGram]

After touring the Pirate museum, pirate: which is an easy walk from the ship, with my daughter and 6 year old grandson, my sister and I are taking a taxi to the Atlantis and visiting the casino. My daughter and grandson will return to the ship for some relaxing, quiet time. She has been to Nassau before.

Debby and I went on the Atlantis tour last year and enjoyed it. I'm a very cautious gambler but I do love the anticipation of winning something. Who knows? :teeth: Somebody wins once in awhile.

[ibouncetoo]

OK, hair cut and colored, pedicure done......now does anyone know how I could drop, oh, say 50 lbs by next weekend? ;)

Does everyone have their docs? Mine are coming Air Express to my office tomorrow. If you hear any shrieking coming from the west....it isn't a ghost or goblin....it will be me if the docs don't show!

I re-worked my WDW portion of my itinerary and now instead of wandering around aimlessly on Thursday I will be using one day of my hopper doing MK and Epcot (lunch at Crystal Palace, dinner noshing at F&WF) and an Illuminations cruise that night. Friday, park hopping with DIS friends Epcot/MGM/Epcot (lunch at 50's PT and dinner at Cape May) and Saturday buying a one day/one park ticket to AK and doing some relaxing by the pool and dinner at Boma. Took a while for that plan to come together, but I like the way it looks ::yes::

Has anyone heard if the stingrays have come back to Castaway Cay? I know they were 'released' (took the net down) for Wilma and I don't think the excersion has been available since then. Maybe I'll go look for a 'live from the Wonder' thread and see.

Later kids!

[DiszyGram]

Jackie, I got the hair cut and curled last week, this week it gets colored. I'm going to get a pedicure and manicure done too. The pedicure will last a looog time, the manicure will probably get messed up before I get on the ship.

Am I the only one who tries screwing in something with my fingernail? :eek: Doesn't help the nail.

Let me know if you find the secret of losing those pounds. No matter where I try to lose them, they find their way back. :confused3

BTW, I'm trying something new for me on the airplane. Everytime I fly somewhere, I catch a cold. Last year it turned into bronchitis, thanks to a woman sitting behind me who was trying to see if her lungs could be blown out of her mouth. :earseek: Walmart had a big supply of something called Airborne displayed in their medicine aisle. I've never heard of it but it looks interesting.

It's a tube of ten tablets that are supposed to stop a cold before it gets going. If anyone is interested in it, do what I did and investigate it on Google. I take one in a fizzing cup of water one hour before getting on the airplane and am not supposed to get sick. The reviews make it sound incredible. The proof will be in seeing if I get through this flight and trip and stay cold free.

I read Oprah Winfrey bought cases of it to give to friends. :)

Just did a search on here and see it's already been discussed.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=945246&highlight=Airborne

[ibouncetoo]

::yes:: Yep, use Airborne, just bought a new package for this trip. Last time I actually took some the day before my trip since I had an early flight (as well as the morning of my flight). I often get sick when I travel, and I haven't when I've remembered to use the Airborne.

[ibouncetoo]

Oh, I forgot to report back on the stingray thing. The people who are on the Magic right now, got their tickets in for this week, so it looks like it's back up and running. ::yes::

[michelle9343]

Hello everyone
Ibouncetoo
Sounds like you have a really busy few days planned. You are eating at a few of my favorites! We are going to do the parks over the weekend but are staying at home ( It takes us about 30mins to get to Disney) But I am just winging it .I am jelouse that you a DiszyGram are so beautified :teeth: with Angelina being home of the last few weeks I am way behind. I hope to be able to start to pack tonight when my DH gets home from work. I just want a pedicure and can't figure when I can get it , I am hoping maybe Tues. night. Thrus. night we are meeting with her wish coordinator so we will get our doc then :banana: I still can't beleave this time next week we will be on the Wonder! I hope the sting rays are back at CC. It is the only planned activity we have. The dropping 50 lbs OH HOW I WISH!! but it is comforting that I am not the only one who wants to drop 50 . Maybe before our next cruise ;)

[DiszyGram]

I received an insert in my paper this morning about "Chicken Little". It is a 3D movie. Anyone know if the Wonder's theater is set up for showing 3D Disney movies?

I love how far along the 3D movies have come in their quality in the last 20 or more years. It's great to see the young children trying so hard to touch the objects right in front of them. :teeth:

[ibouncetoo]

Morning fellow cruisers! I got my docs yesterday....don't know what I was expecting....reams of paperwork to fill out I guess...didn't think it would all be in a 'coupon book' ;) (erxcept for the little piece for the Bahamas).

I had a little trouble focusing on my work yesterday, I suspect it will get harder as the week progresses.

My to do list for each night this week is growing.....and at some point I have to celebrate my birthday with my family.

Oh, NO STINGRAY SNORKEL THIS WEEK ON THE MAGIC. The rays have not yet returned, they speculate it could take several weeks.

Well, off to work....hope I can concentrate.

[DiszyGram]

I managed to mess up that little Bahamas form and had to use my white-out
in the places where it asked how you were arriving. Dum dum here put in airplane, Southwest, flight #, etc. :guilty:

Then I realized I'm arriving by cruise ship! :earseek:

[michelle9343]

My to do list is crazy!!! I hope to get it all done before I leave.(haha)

[dvcersfromva]

Hi all,

We are still looking forward to this trip, but we did hit a bit of a "snag" (understatement) on Sunday. Our DS (21) had to be hospitalized on Sunday night in the psychiatric ward of the local hospital. He was diagnosed about 6 months ago with bipolar and anxiety disorder, but his meds were making him feel like a zombie so decided to quit. Well, he had a meltdown. He's out of the hospital now, and our DD (24) went to visit him tonight (he didn't want us along and doesn't feel comfortable talking to us yet), so hopefully we'll get a report. Our DD also has bipolar--diagnosed at about age 15. She (and DH and I and probably DS most of all) had quite a few rough years, but she is doing better now.

Will someone get these anvils off of our chests!?!!! We're planning on making the trip barring any further emergencies, but, oh please, just let those two be okay and have happy lives.

Thanks for letting me vent. We're looking forward to getting away and meeting all of you.

[ibouncetoo]

Mary Beth, your family is in my thoughts and prayers.....and here's a little Disney PD too :wizard:

[dvcersfromva]

Thanks Jackie for your pixie dust and your well wishes. We do know that our family's situation could be so much worse. It's just that, for us, this is our reality, and we would like a better outcome for those we love.

I hope your family birthday celebration is great, and we look forward to meeting you.

And, hey, we've been out your way only once (though my DH was born in AZ to a military dad), but we love it out there! We took a trip to the Sonoran Desert several years ago (Tanque Verde Ranch and then onward to the Grand Canyon). Oh, it was great. We were at a dude ranch, and the horses trampled over something the locals called "odora." It smelled great, and ever since our trip, I've been trying to find out how to get that smell back here in Virginia, but I can't find what it actually was. We're also jealous of your lack of "daylight savings time." We now back on "real time" but only until April and then in 2007 even less of that "real" time.

We sure hope to see you soon.

[michelle9343]

Mary Beth
my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I can not imagin how difficult this is on all of you. I know that it is such a hard balance to find the right meds. I hope your son is feeling better. It is so hard to be a parent no matter what your childerns ages are. We are really looking foward to meeting you and are sending :grouphug: and pikie dust your way.
We had our own little scare today. I know I have told you all about my Angelina, she is still not feeling great but not any worst. Well I get a call today from my sons school that he is have an asthma attack( which has never happened before) the nurse was extremly concerned and of course I was at the mall over 35 mins away. I hit every light and was behind every slow poke on the rode. By the time I got there he was breathing better but not great. Took him to the Dr and got him some new med and we will hope for the best. It seems like its always something else.
Question for all
Is anyone dressing up for pirate night?
Cant wait to meet you all.
Michelle

[AspiringCindy]

Well wishes and pixie dust to all! Hope it is smooth sailing from now till Sunday...or should I say from now till Nov. 10th!

PS. I am a teacher, and left school today with flu-like symptoms! UUGGGHHH!
By 9:00PM, I was feeling much better! No more flu symptoms! Just a slight sniffle! :confused3

[kimmar067]

....PS. I am a teacher, and left school today with flu-like symptoms! UUGGGHHH!
By 9:00PM, I was feeling much better! No more flu symptoms! Just a slight sniffle! :confused3

....ri-i-i-i-ght!
(Pssst, don't forget to post on the WL thread before you LEAVE!!)

[DiszyGram]

We all managed to escape the hurricane hurdle, which would have messed us all up. Now lets pray these other problems some of you have work themselves out and you all arrive at port, happy and healthy.

:wizard: WONDERful pixie dust going out to everyone for health and happiness.:wizard:

[AspiringCindy]

....ri-i-i-i-ght!
(Pssst, don't forget to post on the WL thread before you LEAVE!!)

Actually, I'm serious...it must have been something I ate at your house!!1 :rotfl:

[kimmar067]

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Actually, I'm serious...it must have been something I ate at your house!!1 :rotfl:

...you didn't eat anything at my house; I'm TOO CHEAP!!!

[sophielab1]

We will be cruising with all you on Sunday. We are a group of 10: 6 adults, 5yo, 15yo, 4yo, 8yo. I hope to make it up to deck 10 at 3 to say hello.
Also if you see a big group with a sleeping beauty, cinderella, and I believe a pirate, and someone with a Newport Fire Department shirt on that's us.
See you soon.

[DiszyGram]

Hi Sophie, I'll add you to to the list of people going. It's on the 5th page of this long thread. Hope to see you on deck 10 at three. :)

[dvcersfromva]

Hi Michelle,

Thank you for your kind words. You have so much on your plates and are still willing to reach out. Thank you.

I hope your little Vito is doing better! Our daughter has asthma, also, and it can be scary indeed! If you can't get enough air, it is frightening! We had many trips to the emergency room with Rebecca, and we feel for you. We sure hope you, your husband, Vito, and Angelina are all well for this trip.

Today's scary happening was my father (82 with dementia, prostate cancer, and no mobility). He "forgot" he couldn't get around, and tried to get up from his chair and fell and hit his head on the tile floor. I spent the afternoon in the emergency room with him--over 50 stitches and a big scare. The CATSCAN said no concussion, but he sure looks miserable and has a horrible black eye. Worrying about hurricanes looks easy now!

We're still (with all that's going on) looking forward to meeting you all. God willing, we'll see you on Sunday.

[DiszyGram]

Michelle, I just saw your Pirate's night question. My two grandsons have the Disney Capt. Hook costumes that they will be wearing. My adult son has the adult Hook costume. I think everyone receives a bandana from the crew.

I made pirate decals on white T-shirts for my adult daughter and I to wear. I saw wench costumes for sale on Halloween but they just weren't "me". :teeth:

[dvcersfromva]

Welcome, Sophie. We sure hope we have the opportunity to meet you and yours on Sunday at 3:00.

Aspiring Cindy, I'm not a teacher, but I've worked for a school division for over 12 years. I'm currently our division's textbook coordinator. I did work for our division at an elementary school for 9 years, and I still miss those kids! I hope you get free of all your germs and are totally well by Sunday.

Thanks, everyone, for the pixie dust and well wishes. God willing, we'll all be aboard on Sunday and have smooth sailing all the way through.

[ibouncetoo]

Anyone else starting to feel like this: :hyper:

Tomorrow, after a full day of work I have to go waaaaay to the west side to my chiropractor, then waaaaaaay over to the east side to pick up clothes that are being altered and somewhere in the middle pick up some film I had developed and grab a new disposable camera (which I can't believe I didn't do tonight when I dropped off the film)! Also have to sneak in some time at work to laminate the door signs, and let's not even mention that I haven't printed my t-shirt design on transfer paper yet!

Here's how dumb I am......I forgot I can check in for the cruise Sat evening at POFQ at the DCL cruise desk!

Hi, sophielab1, glad you stopped by, and hope to meet you on Sunday. Oh lordy, that sounds so soon! 48 hours from now I'll be freaking out....and 60 hours from now I'll be on the plane!

I think I need to go lie down ::yes::

[michelle9343]

Welcome sophie I hope you are able to stop by deck 10 at 3 and say hello!
Marybeth Sometimes don't you think enough is enough. I hope you Farther is feeling better. I think the circle of life is amazing . We start off needed so much care and so many end up needed the same later in life. Bruising to the face look sso horrible. I hope and pray nothing else goes on in your family.I am really looking foward to meeting you and giving you a hug in person :grouphug: How is your son doing?
Ibounce
I am feeling the same as you. I can't imagin how I will be done before Sat Night. But I know by Sunday afternoon it will all be worth it!
To All I know that alot of you have kept my DD Angelina in your prayers. Well amazingly yesterday her horrible cough just stopped and so did her runny nose. I think God was listening. Now if he could just bring her energy level back....

[DiszyGram]

I'm happy to hear your good news, Michelle. :) Looking forward to meeting you and your family. I know prayer does work. It doesn't matter what faith the person doing the praying has, the power of the prayer is the same.

Can't believe, 6 months after making the reservations, the cruise is only 3 days away. We are all flying down on Saturday so it's really starting in two days for us.

I had my pedicure and manicure yesterday. The toes look good but the nails were messed up shortly after I got home. They didn't like me using my hands to clean up my hose reels outside with them and bringing them inside for the winter. :guilty: I'm just going to put clear polish on my fingernails, chips in that polish don't look as bad. :)

[chickie]

Hey everyone!
Just thought I'd check in to let you all know that my FIL came through his surgery okay. He's in a lot of pain, ofcourse, but he has already been to therapy this morning. Hopefully, the healing will start quickly. He'll still be in the hospital when we leave on Saturday, but we feel really good about everything.
I'm sorry to hear about everyone elses worries right now. We'll keep you all in our prayers as well. I know how hard it is to leave when things aren't "just right".
Jackie, I have ALOT of running around to do today and tomorrow, too! I have most of our things together (spread out all over the ping pong table). Now it's just time to put everything together!
I still need to find Millie some of those "earplane" things. I can find adult ones, but I can't seem to find the child size ones.

Sophilab1,
I'm so glad you joined us! It sounds like our kids are close in age - maybe they'll like to be in the club together!

See everyone on Sunday!!!!!! :banana: :Pinkbounc :earsgirl: :earsboy: :banana:

[ibouncetoo]

Hey everyone!
(spread out all over the ping pong table).

WOW, just had a flashback to my childhood. We had a ping pong table in the basement and it got A LOT of use for things other than ping pong ::yes:: It was great for spreading out fabric and cutting patterns and best of all it was set up as 'command central' for Christmas gifts and wrapping. In the post-Santa years all our presents were stored there under a sheet.....AND WE NEVER PEEKED! I became the designated gift wrapper, and mom would even box my presents and I'd wrap them myself.

Thanks for the flash-back!

It looks like I'll be able to sign the papers on my mortgage re-finance tomorrow! :cool1:

See you all on Sunday.

[dvcersfromva]

Michelle,

We are so happy to hear that Angelina's problems seem to have diminished. We hope that Vito is doing okay now, too. Like I said, asthma is very scary. You are so sweet to send your well wishes to us when your issues are so powerful. I can't wait to give you and your family a big hug, too. Life is hard, true? But thankfully there are little things along the way that make it all worthwhile. We're looking forward to seeing you Sunday!

[michelle9343]

Hello all
I just wanted to say our trip offically started tonight... We were taken out to dinner by Angelinas wish coordinator. She gave Angelina a bunch of "Disney" gifts already. Had a bunch of balloons and a huge picture of Minnie at the table. She also made it even more special by inviting our neighbor who introduced us to Make-A-Wish. Anyway I have our Docs and they surprised us, A limo will be picking us up!! My son is so excited.
Marybeth Life is definetly harder then I every could have imagined!
DisznyGram I can't beleve it is already hear. Just think when we get back the holiday rush is fast aproaching...
Ibouncetoo
I can't wait to meet you. You already crack me up :earseek:
Still have a ton of packing to do and really need to get focused..
Can't wait to see you all.....

[DiszyGram]

I just washed my 16 year old, 4 1/2 pound Yorkie Poo, Gizmo, to get him clean before taking him to the vet for boarding. I don't want to show up with a stinky pup and he did stink. He's old, cranky, pretty much blind and deaf, but he is my baby. No one in my family wants to watch Gizmo since he tends to do his "business" where ever he is when he needs to. :dog2:

Giving him a bath...I prepare first by setting up a playpen with four locking gates and line the bottom with towels. I get out his shampoo, another towel and plug in my blow dryer. I have a small sprayer on a hose that I screw onto the faucet in my laundry room stationary tub. It's deep and he can't escape from it. He has a small doggy door to the outside so I have to close it or he will sense I'm up to no good and escape into the yard.

I get Gizmo backed up into a corner and drape the towel around him to pick him up. He is no longer happy about being picked up and wants to bite the hand that feeds him. :earseek:

After I put him in the tub, he starts his pitiful dog act, trying to climb out. I get him wet all over, reducing a fluffy black dog to something skinny and sad looking. He gets shampooed all over and rinsed off. I pick him up with a towel and put him in the playpen. Gizmo tries to find a way out while I aim the blow dryer at him. He can't get away from the warm air. He is a very happy dog when I release him and seems to like being clean again. :)

[chickie]

That's a funny story, DizeyGram! I hope Gizmo does well at the vet this week. I just took our puppy, Bailey, to my mom's house. She'll stay with them for the week. Boy, that's as hard as leaving a kid at home. We've only had her about 3 1/2 months, but I am very attached. And she's attached to me too. I hope she does okay. She loves my mom and dad, so she should do well. I am really going to miss her, though.
I tried to get my Southwest boarding passes online this morning,but it wouldn't let me. We'll just have to check in at the terminal tomorrow. I called them, but they said for some reason, the program wouldn't let me do it. Bummer! I was hoping to get an "a" boarding pass, so we could be closer to the front of the plane. As long as we get to sit together, we'll be okay.
Everything's ready to go!!!
See you all on the Wonder!!!!!!
Happy travelling to everyone!

[DiszyGram]

Hi Jackie, our plane leaves at 2:05 pm tomorrow and I was able to download all 7 of our boarding passes today at 2:05. We are all in the A section. My son and family should be able to get on even earlier since my granddaughter will be three. She turns four the next day, on the cruise.

I had my boarding passes lined up on my computer and nearly had a panic attack because my printer wouldn't start printing them. I finally found a spot where I could ask my computer to find the printer, and it did! Don't know why it couldn't find it at first, it's sitting right next to the monitor. (Dumb blonde joke. :teeth: )

[ibouncetoo]

::yes:: Got my boarding pass printed this morning too! I'm just cleaning up my desk and getting ready to head out early....I AM going to sign my refinance papers this afternoon and have a LONG drive to get there, so I got the OK to split at 2PM. YEAH FOR MY PALS AT WORK!

My tummy is in nots......the travel/excitement kind. I'm having birthday dinner tonight at Claim Jumper with sis and brother-in-law...then it's about three hours of packing. I KNOW, I've been pulling stuff together for weeks, and the clothes portion should go fast. I know I'll just be sitting on my bed, re-thinking, small purse, back pack, large Disney tote????? Hope there's room to throw in my Tigger sweatshirt...in case I want a midnight stroll on the deck.

Golly, some of us are already there, you know....those lucky dogs.

See you all on Sunday!

[geffric]

I started a happy birday thread for Ibouncetoo on the CB in the b'day section..

[ibouncetoo]

Oh geffric, you're so sweet! See you next Thursday at Pop Century!

[michelle9343]

I just wanted to say how WONDERful it was to meet some fellow disers. Angelina truely had a fantastic Wish trip. Meeting you guys added to a WONDERful experience for our family. We already are tring to figure out when to return to the WONDER.

[kimmar067]

...to let everybody know, AspiringCindy and DFam should be arriving home within the next hour or so....can't wait for her trip report!! :cool1:

[DiszyGram]

My family and I are back. We ended the cruise with two nights in Disney World so we didn't arrive back until today. It was a WONDERFUL cruise. How about we all move our conversations over to the Cruise Reports forum now. I'm exhausted from lack of sleep but will start the new thread, adding to it as you all report and I get rested enough to continue. :flower:

Loved meeting those of you I did, in spite of waiting at the wrong spot the first day. :guilty: