Melissa- I just got back from a trip to Arizona 2 days ago and in my huge stack of mail from while I was gone, there was a big packet from
DCL. I haven’t gone through it yet though—did you get this packet? If not let me know and I’ll go through mine and let you know what it is and then maybe you can call DCL about it, but hopefully you are already reading through it at the moment : ) I wanted to dig right into mine but you know how it is when you get back from a trip, there never seems to be enough time to unpack, download pictures and then unfortunately go back to work!
Karen- I think we are definitely doing several magnet related activities. I think someone is going to design like an “official logo” magnet that we can all have, and then maybe we are doing the exchange of other small magnets from hometowns? I didn’t do anything magnet related on the last cruise (other than decorating my own door with my own magnets) so I don’t know much about these exchanges, but I would be interested in participating in anything so if anyone wants to organize, please do so and I’ll be down for it!
Montana Mouse- sorry about the Joyce Prince thing! Yes I booked her a few months ago since I knew she’d be popular. I agree with you about hoping to be able to use the navigators about planning dinner for Palo. It is so hard to pick the perfect night for that. On my last 4 night cruise it was so frustrating because for months pirate night had been the 3rd night, and then a few months before our cruise they started doing it the 2nd night, and then of course right before our cruise it was switched back to the 3rd night, after I’d already booked my Palo night on the presumption that it was the 2nd night. Luckily on board I was able to change it, but I went 15 mins after you could get in line for changes and with only 5 people ahead of me, I was in line for ½ an hour…they are EXTREMELY slow making Palo ressies on board. I think because people get in line and are clueless about what night they want. Needless to say I was frustrated to be spending the first free hours of my vacation in line for that when I could have been up on deck tanning, but at least I did get the right day and time after all. It is just so hard when you are a super-planner like me who likes to have everything perfectly scheduled ahead of time, and booking Palo around show times, pirate night, and under theme dinner nights is like a shot in the dark since things change so much. But at least the good news is that it seems fairly easy to get whatever time and date you want once you get on board, so even if when you go online to make your reservation if they don’t have the right day/time you want, just make it for another day and time and you’ll almost guaranteed to be able to change it on board.
Also regarding the FE exchange, please don’t think you have to be super creative for the gifts. Some people get really art and craftsy, while others make up little bags of dollar store trinkets that are just as nice. Really, I don’t think it matters what is in the bag at all, it is just the fun of coming back to the room and getting SOMETHING of a surprise in your fish extender that makes it so fun. I really think you’ll enjoy participating. If you decide to join after reading post #91 about the details, PM me your info and I’ll sign you right up!
). We are leaving the men (DH & DS 13) behind! This will be our 2nd DC on the Magic; our first was the Mex. Riv. Our family has been to Disney World just once, but that was the trip that got us hooked
, DD got to go to WDW last year w/school, and we've been to Disneyland almost too many times to count since 2002. We are super excited and can't wait to plan, plan, plan
I know she'll love some of the adult shows at night, especially pub night 
! 
I know we still have a few months to go but I really hope more people decide to participate as the cruise gets closer, but not too close...I think we said we'd set a deadline of sometime in November so that gives people enough time to make/buy what they want (even though I would love to start now like you!) I am trying to convey to everyone on here that it is a really fun thing to participate in, doesn't take much time out of your cruise to deliver the gifts, and doesn't need to be expensive since thoughtful gifts are often homemade or goodies bought in bulk from discount stores like Oriental Trading, etc....
I think you might be the first all adult family I have seen on our meets board, besides our own. Someone correct me if I am wrong.
We decided that we needed a winter break trip and believe it or not my kids still wanted Disney. We have cruised Disney ALOT! This is our 7th or 8th 
) all done. Now all I have to do is pay off the cruise 
, book excursions 
, 
alo 
...not really good at the waiting part.
Hang in there...Thanksgiving break will be here before you know it 
