Eastern Caribbean Fantasy Oct. 5, 2013

[Viking]

There's a wide choice of pirate costumes on ebay and on Amazon. We got both ours from Amazon, respectively from shops which sell thru Amazon. They weren't very expensive, of course they are 'Made in China', but they need to be good for one evening only.

 

[pixiehallow]

Tink,
We have yet to get our cabin number so I hope that will not be a problem when setting everything up for the FE. I am hoping we do get it soon!
Will post and let you know as soon as we get it, we look everyday. I wish they would give it to us when we finished paying for it, over a month ago.

Ok most everyone in our group has there pirate costume, except myself and my son. Hope we can find or make something before we leave for the cruise. Anybody have great luck finding a pirate costume that was worth buying. Pretty crafty so I may make one but finding the time is so hard.

Kim

Kim,
I can get the sub-groups going with out the guarantee cabins numbers. I will update that info and send it out to the group you are assigned to as soon as you get it to me.

Side note to all FEer's: If last minute cabin changes happen, don't fret. I will have a dry erase board out side my cabin door, and any messages that need to be conveyed to the entire group can be put on there. Also, we will all have wave phones. It is easy to reach others by simply dialing their cabin number. So, we could also set up a phone chain with in each FE sub group.

Kim, what size costume are you looking for. My boys have grown out of a few. If I have something that may work, I would be willing to let you borrow it. And as for my costume, I picked up a great pirate style shirt, and long jacket ( a long vest works good too...our oldest uses one of those for his costume) at Goodwill for under $10. Then I am making a pair of boot covers. One of the boys had a pair with an old pirate costume, and I am going to use that as a basic pattern.

 

[pixiehallow]

Calling everyone taking part in the FE.
The sign up for the FE officially ends July 26. ( I will post the most current FE list after this post)
I will be at a conference from this Saturday until Thursday.
So, when I get home, I will be working on getting the Sub-Groups finalized.
If you have not already, can you please go to
FE Sub-Group (kiddo gifts or regular)
under the database tab on the group page, and let me know your preference for sub groups (if you are not on the group page, PM me, and I will let you know what I need from you).
This will help me a great deal when it comes down to setting the groups up.
Also, could you please take a moment to check the original table for FE and make sure I have your room number, number in your cabin, and number of kiddos. Some how, several of the entries (I think like 7 or so) got deleted. I reentered them, but would appreciate if y'all made sure I got it all right.

Thanks for all your help.

~Tink~

 

[pixiehallow]

Here is the most up to date FE....There is only about 1 week left to join.

pixiehallow
TamaraH
actnkidz
CorEeyore
Mercinursi
jamelynn24
FrozenMinnie
TCCDad
kmronnie3
Contrady family
Marchetti family
Santam01
JulFromMD
JulFromMD +1
JulFromMD + 2
JulFromMD +3
JulFromMD +4
jbhatch
goofydvc
Tenn
LadyCP
chipmunklove
ozdisneyfan
Jgamy
SinDee
Tiggerlily878
Kprovax
Kprovax +1
Deb T
Wanderluster25
hng1979
2Crazygoofies
tatianasuv
jaimelynn4
Mrs Stevenson
MDennis28
DisneyFan_SD
hmhaase
Texas lady
Southern gal
crews
Mickeyfan 9194
Aussiemickey

NOW...43 confirmed and counting.....

And just a reminder, if you are not on this list and want to be, just let me know. We don't want to leave anyone out that wants to share in the fun of FE gifts

Dead line to join is July 26th

 

[Viking]

Anja just tried on her costume and it is a great fit, which came as a surprise. It is a size XS, but as she usually wears a size 0 or 2 we expected the need for alterations. So now we're all set for our cruise

 

[tigerlilly878]

Looks like Disney will be having Halloween themed cruises on the dream but the other 3 ships will be having some Halloween fun for us too like trick or treating and costumes parades etc... I am going to look I.to it more when I get home... I love Halloween its my 2nd favorite holiday so this is awesome

 

[pixiehallow]

Looks like Disney will be having Halloween themed cruises on the dream but the other 3 ships will be having some Halloween fun for us too like trick or treating and costumes parades etc... I am going to look I.to it more when I get home... I love Halloween its my 2nd favorite holiday so this is awesome

Are you saying that this will be a part of our cruise?

As soon as you find out, can you post and let everyone know.
Thanks

 

[pixiehallow]

I just got an email from Jacqueline Dowley.
Her and her family decided to change their sail date. They were concerned about the cruise length with their 23 month old. So they switched to a shorter itinerary.
I am sad to see them go, but fully understand.

I made adjustments to the last FE I posted (post # 924).
With the loss of Jacqueline and her family, we are back down to 42 cabins.

Stay tuned, as I am sure we will see more changes as the week progresses.

~Tink~

 

[Deb T.]

Looks like Disney will be having Halloween themed cruises on the dream but the other 3 ships will be having some Halloween fun for us too like trick or treating and costumes parades etc... I am going to look I.to it more when I get home... I love Halloween its my 2nd favorite holiday so this is awesome

I copied and pasted this from wdwinfo.com
http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-cruise-line/

Halloween

The Disney Dream will feature Halloween on the High Seas Cruises from 9/22 - 10/31/13. There will be special Halloween decor, a huge pumpkin tree in the atrium, trick or treating with Disney characters, marching in a costume parade, a Mousequerade deck party, a Nightmare Before Christmas Sing and Scream show, an adult costume contest and villain takeover in Evolultion Night Club, a Mousequerade deck party and a Nightmare Before Christmas Sing and Scream show.

Kids will enjoy the trick or treat hunt searching multiple decks and visiting different treat stations to collect candy.
Haunted Parties for kids and teens - The Disney characters will be wearing their costumes, so make sure you dress up too!
Adult can join in on the fun with a late night costume contest and party.
Spooky Movies will be shown in the Buena Vista Theatre, the Ariel Vision screen and in staterooms.
The Disney Cruise Line chefs work their magic in the kitchen on some special Halloween treats.

NOTE: NO WEAPONS ALLOWED. If you plan on being a pirate, leave your plastic cutlass at home as no weapon, real or fake, is permitted.


Unfortunately, this looks like it's only going to be offered on The Dream for now as a special themed cruise: "Halloween on the High Seas".

On a side note, I'm not sure if Viking's inflatable swords will be allowed for Pirate Night???

 

[Deb T.]

Here's the Halloween info for the other three ships, including our cruise!!

Taken from DCL's website:
http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/holiday-cruises/halloween/disney-cruise-ships/


Halloween Cruises

Location: Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Fantasy

Discover treats, tricks, magical mischief and eerie surroundings as you celebrate Halloween with Disney Cruise Line.

Thrills and chills await you at every turn on Disney ships—with themed décor and so much more, including:

Costume parade for kids
Costume contest for adults with a variety of award categories
Halloween movie marathon to get you in the spirit, shown at Buena Vista Theatre, on Funnel Vision and on the dedicated in-room television channel
Holiday candy, including a bag of sweets in your stateroom and a trick-or-treating event
Halloween activities for kids

Halloween on All Disney Ships
The crew is scaring up surprises on the following sailings:

Disney Magic itinerary departing October 27, 2013
Disney Wonder itineraries departing September 28 to October 26, 2013
Disney Fantasy itineraries departing September 21 to October 26, 2013
Disney Dream itineraries—featuring the extra-special Halloween on the High Seas experience—departing September 22 to October 31, 2013 (excludes itinerary departing September 29, 2013)

Be sure to pack your favorite costumes and get ready for happy haunts!

Holiday activities and offerings are subject to change and vary by ship and itinerary.

 

[pixiehallow]

On a side note, I'm not sure if Viking's inflatable swords will be allowed for Pirate Night???

I am Safe

 

[pixiehallow]

Thanks Deb.
Your help is much appreciated.

 

[tigerlilly878]

Here's the Halloween info for the other three ships, including our cruise!!

Taken from DCL's website:
http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/holiday-cruises/halloween/disney-cruise-ships/


Halloween Cruises

Location: Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Fantasy

Discover treats, tricks, magical mischief and eerie surroundings as you celebrate Halloween with Disney Cruise Line.

Thrills and chills await you at every turn on Disney ships—with themed décor and so much more, including:

Costume parade for kids
Costume contest for adults with a variety of award categories
Halloween movie marathon to get you in the spirit, shown at Buena Vista Theatre, on Funnel Vision and on the dedicated in-room television channel
Holiday candy, including a bag of sweets in your stateroom and a trick-or-treating event
Halloween activities for kids

Halloween on All Disney Ships
The crew is scaring up surprises on the following sailings:

Disney Magic itinerary departing October 27, 2013
Disney Wonder itineraries departing September 28 to October 26, 2013
Disney Fantasy itineraries departing September 21 to October 26, 2013
Disney Dream itineraries—featuring the extra-special Halloween on the High Seas experience—departing September 22 to October 31, 2013 (excludes itinerary departing September 29, 2013)

Be sure to pack your favorite costumes and get ready for happy haunts!

Holiday activities and offerings are subject to change and vary by ship and itinerary.

WOOT WOOT WOOT!!!! Thanks Deb for getting the details... I was woking on my 3rd job and hadn't had a chance to do the research yet....

Man I allready made my door decorations... I was going to go all Halloween but I did Alice in Wonderland... Hmmm I may have to add some Halloweenie stuff too... I am going to bring all my Halloween Pins... I LOVE LOVE LOVE Disney Halloween stuff .... I am even more flipping excited now... I really didn't even think that was possible....

 

[Kprovax]

Kim, what size costume are you looking for. My boys have grown out of a few. If I have something that may work, I would be willing to let you borrow it. And as for my costume, I picked up a great pirate style shirt, and long jacket ( a long vest works good too...our oldest uses one of those for his costume) at Goodwill for under $10. Then I am making a pair of boot covers. One of the boys had a pair with an old pirate costume, and I am going to use that as a basic pattern.[/QUOTE]

Thank you Tink. My son is 17 and I think we may go to goodwill for some clothes we can Play with. Thanks for the idea.
Kim

 

[MDennis28]

Here is the most up to date FE....There is only about 1 week left to join.

pixiehallow
TamaraH
actnkidz
CorEeyore
Mercinursi
jamelynn24
FrozenMinnie
TCCDad
kmronnie3
Contrady family
Marchetti family
Santam01
JulFromMD
JulFromMD +1
JulFromMD + 2
JulFromMD +3
JulFromMD +4
jbhatch
goofydvc
Tenn
LadyCP
chipmunklove
ozdisneyfan
Jgamy
SinDee
Tiggerlily878
Kprovax
Kprovax +1
Deb T
Wanderluster25
hng1979
2Crazygoofies
tatianasuv
jaimelynn4
Mrs Stevenson
MDennis28
DisneyFan_SD
hmhaase
Texas lady
Southern gal
crews
Mickeyfan 9194

NOW...42 confirmed and counting.....

And just a reminder, if you are not on this list and want to be, just let me know. We don't want to leave anyone out that wants to share in the fun of FE gifts

Dead line to join is July 26th

Still so new to this. I am on the list ;-) Do I need to also list the friend I am traveling with so she is counted as well? Also, will this list be divided into 2 or more smaller groups? Thanks!

 

[pixiehallow]

Kim, what size costume are you looking for. My boys have grown out of a few. If I have something that may work, I would be willing to let you borrow it. And as for my costume, I picked up a great pirate style shirt, and long jacket ( a long vest works good too...our oldest uses one of those for his costume) at Goodwill for under $10. Then I am making a pair of boot covers. One of the boys had a pair with an old pirate costume, and I am going to use that as a basic pattern.

Thank you Tink. My son is 17 and I think we may go to goodwill for some clothes we can Play with. Thanks for the idea.
Kim [/QUOTE]

My 17 year old is wearing a pair of tan pants (with out any pockets) that fit his waist, but his recent growth spurts (he has shot up to over 6 ft) have left them too short, A piratey shirt (you know, the ones with flaired cuffs around the wrists, and extra material around the chest (or you could have something that you can make into a low v-neck...like a muslin cloth shirt, add some button holes and use leather laces for closure), and possibly the long vest (it comes down to about the middle of his upper leg) I was talking about. Then we add the fake pirate ear ring, a skull necklace and a bandana or hat.
Plus if you are interested, we are going to be hosting a pirates lair in our cabin. We have someone who knows how to do scars, and I know how to do stubble.
Let me know if you would like to see our families pirate pics.

~Tink~

 

[pixiehallow]

Still so new to this. I am on the list ;-) Do I need to also list the friend I am traveling with so she is counted as well? Also, will this list be divided into 2 or more smaller groups? Thanks!

This is a list of cabins. If the 2 of you are in the same cabin, than there is no need to list her separate.

When we reach the 26th of July and the opportunity to join the FE has ended. I will split the cabins in to at least 2 smaller groups. I have been watching the table about everyones preferences on splitting into smaller (sub) groups, and the majority are fine with a group size of 20 or larger. Some even said the more the merrier. With only a small portion asking for a small group. Based on that, I do not see any need to divide any smaller than 2 groups (that is unless by some happenstance we get a land slide of people joining in the next week).

Basically we will probably have one smaller group, and one that is between 20 to 30 cabins.

If you have a preference of the size of group that you would like to be in, and have not indicated it thus far, please either go to the group page, click the database tab, and open the 'FE Sub-Group (kiddo gifts or regular) ' link.
Choose to add a record, and let me know what you prefer. If you can not (for what ever reason) add the record on the group page, you can always send me a message or even post on the here. I can update the list for you if you need me to.

~Tink~

 

[Viking]

I copied and pasted this from wdwinfo.com
http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-cruise-line/


NOTE: NO WEAPONS ALLOWED. If you plan on being a pirate, leave your plastic cutlass at home as no weapon, real or fake, is permitted.

On a side note, I'm not sure if Viking's inflatable swords will be allowed for Pirate Night???

Sometimes I just I don't understand American rules:
You can buy guns at every Walmart, but you are not allowed to wear a plastic sword on a costume party

I even thought about bringing my pirate pistol I bought at Pirates of the Caribbean in 1988!!!! But I guess the times are changing.
Before our last cruise I bought two Leatherman Tools, which were in our checked luggage when we boarded the ship. Later that night we found a note in our stateroom stating that the tools were taken from our luggage and could be retrieved upon our return to Port Canaveral. Were they afraid that I would sink the ship with it?

 

[Viking]

I am Safe

No, you aren't - I'm into martial arts: I can do Ikebana and Origami

 

[pixiehallow]

No, you aren't - I'm into martial arts: I can do Ikebana and Origami

Ouch! Paper cut