02/16/2012 Disney Dream "TraLaLaLaLaLaLaLaLa...Happy Cruisin' Sweet Sixteen(th) !"

[gretchnh]

Hi Gretchen

You don't need to make an FE to participate - the first two cruises we did we bought one of those cheap, draw string, gym shoe bags, for about $2 from Walmart. It had a Mickey & Minnie Mouse on it - it did just fine - people could leave their gifts in it just the same. I wouldn't stress it if you don't have time or sewing ability to make one.

Eventually, before our third cruise, I cheated and got one made by someone off Ebay

For the record I don't make any FE gifts either... I just rely on bits and pieces that I find in bargain stores ...I generally keep to a "useful" theme, rather than decorative - but the great thing is that everyone has their own ideas on gifts, so there is usually a wide spectrum of stuff : some people like to bring regional stuff from their home town or home land, others like a Disney theme, or a cruise theme - or a mixture of all these things (sometimes bought, sometimes homemade ) - there's no right or wrong gift ....which makes it all the more interesting.

Okay, well I'd like to try the FE exchange! I was worried about an actual FE. I scoped out stuff today I could get.
So do you need our info?
Our cast and crew are...
Myself-Gretchen
DH-Lance
DD-13
DS-10
DS-9

Since this seems like it will be a smaller exchange, I think this will give me a good idea of what to expect and it won't seem so overwhelming!
So...Count us in!
We're first timers, but it sounds like too much fun to pass up!
Thanks so much for organizing, Judy!
:0)--Gretchen in Kansas

 

[gretchnh]

Okay, well I'd like to try the FE exchange! I was worried about an actual FE. I scoped out stuff today I could get.
So do you need our info?
Our cast and crew are...
Myself-Gretchen
DH-Lance
DD-13
DS-10
DS-9

Since this seems like it will be a smaller exchange, I think this will give me a good idea of what to expect and it won't seem so overwhelming!
So...Count us in!
We're first timers, but it sounds like too much fun to pass up!
Thanks so much for organizing, Judy!
:0)--Gretchen in Kansas

Oh, and I forgot to say that...
My username: gretchnh
Cabin 6172

 

[gretchnh]

Hi Gretchen,

We are also going to Disney before our cruise. We are staying at Pop Century. My DS is also 10, he is looking forward to spending time in the kids clubs.

Sholey- That's great news! I don't know if I mentioned it before, but we're staying at Port Orleans Riverside. We like to stay in Alligator Bayou!

My one DS-10 is a real gamer and to be quite honest, he's afraid he's going to fall off the ship! LOL!
My other DS is 9 yrs old. He could make friends with most any kid he comes across so excited to tell them both that there will be kids there that we already "know."
My boys' names are Braeden and Keaton. What is your son's name? Maybe they can meet up while at the kids clubs!

 

[NTOFD]

This cruise seems really close now, we received our travel docs/luggage tags today

 

[tjgabemom]

Got my cruise documents/luggage tags yesterday too!!!! Cant believe that the vacation I have been planning for over a year is only a little over a month away. Im getting so excited

 

[tjgabemom]

GretchnH.......just noticed your last name. It happens to be my mother's maiden name lol. Your not kin to any Herron's in SC are you????

 

[gretchnh]

Well, I haven't gotten any of my luggage tags or cruise docs yet! I'm so jealous! Hopefully today! I love getting that stuff in the mail.

You know, I don't think my hubby has any relatives in South Carolina. All I know about were his grandparents and they were born and raised in Wichita, Ks.
But you know now that I think about it, DH's uncle's ex-wife (I know-title is way too long!) lives in South Carolina I think. Her name is Sue. His cousin Ramsey went to school there somewhere.

GretchnH.......just noticed your last name. It happens to be my mother's maiden name lol. Your not kin to any Herron's in SC are you????

 

[sherpasmom]

If you are doing excursions in the day, I think that would swing it for me to switch .......otherwise you coud be rushing it to change for dinner once back on board.

Thanks Judy, You just persuaded me because I hate rushing for dinner! One last question, can I ask for the change now or wait till we board? I know several people are waitlisting for early dining so someone will be happy with me!

Excited about the meet and FE!

 

[sholey01]

Sholey- That's great news! I don't know if I mentioned it before, but we're staying at Port Orleans Riverside. We like to stay in Alligator Bayou!

My one DS-10 is a real gamer and to be quite honest, he's afraid he's going to fall off the ship! LOL!
My other DS is 9 yrs old. He could make friends with most any kid he comes across so excited to tell them both that there will be kids there that we already "know."
My boys' names are Braeden and Keaton. What is your son's name? Maybe they can meet up while at the kids clubs!

My son is Dylan. He would love to meet your boys. I can't wait. 29 more days.

 

[haddybaby]

Hi all!! We just did the Xmas cruise on the Dream and decided we did not have nearly enough time on the Dream. So we just booked this cruise!! I'ts me, DH, DS- 9, DS- 7, & DS- 3.

 

[gretchnh]

Hi all!! We just did the Xmas cruise on the Dream and decided we did not have nearly enough time on the Dream. So we just booked this cruise!! I'ts me, DH, DS- 9, DS- 7, & DS- 3.

Welcome haddybaby!!
Wow! Returning to the Dream so soon! Jealous!!

 

[jdybnsn]

Okay, well I'd like to try the FE exchange! I was worried about an actual FE. I scoped out stuff today I could get.
So do you need our info?
Our cast and crew are...
Myself-Gretchen
DH-Lance
DD-13
DS-10
DS-9

Since this seems like it will be a smaller exchange, I think this will give me a good idea of what to expect and it won't seem so overwhelming!
So...Count us in!
We're first timers, but it sounds like too much fun to pass up!
Thanks so much for organizing, Judy!
:0)--Gretchen in Kansas

Right, added you to the FE list on the first post of this thread

Any more FE participants please feel free to make yourselves known.

I am actually very glad of the small numbers of FEs this time - I am doing the cruise before this one too, and there are currently 17 of us for that FE list ...and it doesn't look like the group will be split either...and since I'm not organising that one , it doesn't look as though it will (even though I have dropped in the suggestion, as from past experience that is normal practice) !. Now that is a heck of a lot stuff for us to bring over from the UK, and is going to take up a fair bit of time to distribute during that short cruise .....however, lucky our baggage allowance is pretty good with our airline !.......and I'm not going to stress it, as these things are still alot of fun, and I have been busy putting FE stuff together over the past 12 months.

 

[jdybnsn]

Hi all!! We just did the Xmas cruise on the Dream and decided we did not have nearly enough time on the Dream. So we just booked this cruise!! I'ts me, DH, DS- 9, DS- 7, & DS- 3.

Welcome aboard the thread

 

[jdybnsn]

Thanks Judy, You just persuaded me because I hate rushing for dinner! One last question, can I ask for the change now or wait till we board? I know several people are waitlisting for early dining so someone will be happy with me!

Excited about the meet and FE!

Personally , I'd do it now as;
1) its one less hassle to think about and do, when you board the ship (plus your dining rotation tickets, which will be ready for you in your cabin when you board, will not need to be reissued).
2) you will take away some anxiety for someone waited listed for early dining before they cruise.

 

[sherpasmom]

My FE gifts are coming together! I read that people usually ziptie their FE's...do y'all take yours in at night or just leave it out (so I know how many zipties to bring?)

Also anything else I need to bring that is FE specific since I'm a newbie?

 

[gretchnh]

Thanks, Judy for adding me on the FE list. I'm going to attempt to make a no sew FE this weekend. It looks easy enough, but sometimes what I think looks easy turns into a nightmare. if all else fails, it'll be a sling backpack with mickey stuff all over it!

I agree that this small one will be a great one to get me started. And since it is such a small cruise, I didn't want to spend time running all over the ship delivering FE goodies. It helps that you and one of the others are 2 and 3 floors directly above us!! Up the elevator to deliver those!

It seems that there are several of us on this cruise with boys the same age!
My boys are 9 and 10 so they'll be able to hook up with some other kids!! I've already told Braeden and Keaton about Dylan being on board. They'll be on the look out for him!

Oh, and I finally got my luggage tags and stuff in the mail yesterday!! Getting so close!!! 4 weeks from today at this time I'll already be on the Dream!!
--Gretchen in Ks.

 

[jdybnsn]

My FE gifts are coming together! I read that people usually ziptie their FE's...do y'all take yours in at night or just leave it out (so I know how many zipties to bring?)

Also anything else I need to bring that is FE specific since I'm a newbie?

We have always left ours out...mainly because it is personalised with our names..... so not really any use to anyone else.
I'd never thought about zip tying it ...but that would seem sensible (though we've never experienced any problems on previous cruises).

...can't think of any thing FE specific..apart from remembering to bring the list with you LOL !

 

[sherpasmom]

good tip! I know have a whole new list just for FE related!

Our Tinkerbell themed one came today!

 

[jdybnsn]

Quick heads up -

.....I just released cabana no.5 on the family beach for CC, if anyone wants to book it quick before it disappears again !

...we have now decided to stay on the ship on the second part of our B2B.

 

[jdybnsn]

This time next week........



We will be in Orlando

Spending the weekend there, followed a week at Anna Maria Island and then we are .....


CRUISING !!