04/22/07 April 22nd Wonder

[Roveer]

Don't think for a minute by my lack of postings that we are not primed and ready to go. This vacation has been a long time coming. It started in 2005 when I got the bright idea to take the family (then 3 kids) on a cruise. After booking a cat 3 for april 06 we got the wonderful news of another addition to our family. Like clockwork little baby girl arrived almost 30 days early on April 19th 2006. I immediatly went back to planning and now our time is upon us. So it's been a 2 year delay (which meant no disney for us, and we love our disney), so we are sooo ready for this trip.

A few years back, I printed a disney countdown calendar for the kids to mark off the days. This year, I went crazy, and made individual calendars for each kid (including the adult kids). I printed them on our large format plotter and they are 2 feet tall each!!! I did them in MS Word, so if someone wants one, just post me a PM and I'll email you a copy that can be easily edited. Here's what one looks like:

Saw the note about the DIS meet. We'll sure see what we can do to get there.

Regards,

Roveer

 

[CNC1010]

GREAT CALENDAR Roveer! CAN YOU ALL BELIEVE WE ARE WEEKS AWAY!?!?!?!

Yes it's 2am on Friday morning and I can't sleep!!!! Allergies are just so much fun...not. Just need to keep thinking CRUISE CRUISE CRUISE!!!!

Ok I'm heading to the threads on packing and keeping in mind the "pack and then remove half" rule I've seen so far! We're also going to check with our TA to extend our trip after the cruise by a day or so. This way we can head to SeaWorld. Would love to hit WDW but need my parents with us for that trip! Might look into it for this November or next Feb 08.

Good night sleep tight and SWEET DCL dreams!

 

[dleem63]

Roveer -- Great Calendar.

Also, going to Sea World after the cruise is very easy. Just a short trip across 528 (Beachline) to exit 1 or 2 and you are there. Many hotels in all categories around there. I actually live at exit 2 so see Sea World on way to work daily. Roomate actually works for WDW.

Hope to meet you all on the cruise, first one.

 

[LadyShiva]

Hey everybody!

Linda, did you catch the Chefography on Paula Deen tonight?

Have a nice night, all!
Brandie

 

[LJC1861]

Brandie,

I did not this time around, but I did see it the first time it was aired several months ago. It was wonderfully done and what a complex life she has led.

I was at a conference for the last half of the week run by the Autism Society of North Carolina. It didn't finish until 5 yesterday evening and then I had a 4.5 hour drive home. Needless to say I was exhausted when I got home.

I am SO looking forward to 4 days on the cruise to not have work, chores, cell phone, or anything associated with any of those things.

How many more days?????

Linda

 

[LadyShiva]

Brandie,

I did not this time around, but I did see it the first time it was aired several months ago. It was wonderfully done and what a complex life she has led.

I was at a conference for the last half of the week run by the Autism Society of North Carolina. It didn't finish until 5 yesterday evening and then I had a 4.5 hour drive home. Needless to say I was exhausted when I got home.

I am SO looking forward to 4 days on the cruise to not have work, chores, cell phone, or anything associated with any of those things.

How many more days?????

Linda

Linda, I hope you're able to sleep in this morning.

I second the readiness for the cruise. I'm filling out the medical forms now. Just food allergies, thankfully.

*wave*
Brandie

 

[CNC1010]

Hi all!

I THIRD the NO CELL, NO WORK !!!!!


Question about the online forms.... can we fill them out and save as draft before submitting? Or can we submit and return to adjust if needed? We have a few pieces of info which are tba at this point and time.


Read the article about the revamped DREAMS show which premiered this past week! It's going to be fun to watch my daughter in complete amazment! It'll be hard to watch her and the show!!!! Oh I know I'm going to tear up!!!! My poor Hubby is going to have two emotional girls on his hands!!!!

Take care!

 

[mousebrat]

I also agree with the no cell phone vacation. I can't wait for my husband to not be able to use his Blackberry.

What's the change with the Dreams show?

 

[CNC1010]

Here's what I saw....

CELEBRATION, Fla. -- Snow falls in Walt Disney Theatre. Lasers generate sparkling pixie-dust trails. New Disney character performers take a bow. And the deck-party fun ramps up several notches. It’s part of a flurry of onboard fun that will debut this spring on both Disney Cruise Line ships.

One of the most popular, long-running shows on both the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, “Disney Dreams,” will display new dazzle as “Disney Dreams . . . An Enchanted Classic” with elaborately enhanced special effects, animation and new scenic elements. As a bonus, two beloved character cast members – Timon and Pumbaa of Disney’s classic film “The Lion King” – make their first-ever appearance on a Disney Cruise Line ship. The revitalized show will debut on the Disney Wonder March 21, 2007, and will be unveiled on the Disney Magic just in time for the ship’s inaugural season in the Mediterranean this May.

At the opulent Walt Disney Theatre, the enhanced “Disney Dreams . . . An Enchanted Classic,” tells the story of a young girl who learns about the power of dreams. New laser effects allow Tinkerbell to “sprinkle” the theater with sparkling pixie-dust trails, and fresh animated video footage brings the show to life like never before. During a scene from the classic film “Beauty and the Beast,” “snow” literally falls upon the audience. When Cinderella takes the stage, special pyrotechnic effects add glitter to her sartorial transformation from rags to ball gown. And Timon and Pumbaa appear for a musical medley of “I Just Can’t Wait to be King” and “Hakuna Matata” from “The Lion King.”

Additional musical numbers during the 55-minute performance include: “You Can Fly!” “A Whole New World,” “Prince Ali,” “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes,” “So This Is Love,” “Part of Your World,” “Under the Sea” and “Beauty and the Beast.” (Featured on both the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder)

“We’re committed to refreshing onboard entertainment and adding new theatrical surprises for our guests,” says Jim Urry, director of entertainment for Disney Cruise Line. “Fans of our original ‘Disney Dreams’ show will be blown away by the enhancements.”

Also beginning this summer, guests on the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder will find a greatly enhanced Sail-Away Party, featuring new music, interactive dances and appearances by the world-famous Disney characters on the upper decks. Taking full advantage of the Ariel Vision jumbo screens recently added to both ships, new visual elements are planned for the show and guests attending the party may find themselves dancing on the “big screen.” The party culminates with the sounding of the signature Disney Cruise Line “When You Wish Upon a Star” horn, signaling the official start of the ultimate cruise vacation.

 

[mousebrat]

I cried the first time I heard the ship's horn at the sail away party. I'm really scared about what will happen this time!

 

[Dawn414]

I'm not a part of the CROC nation, I'm afraid...I was at LL Bean and I tried on a pair but they were too big...they didn't have half sizes and tried on the size down and they were too small. (Hey, kinda sounds like the story of the 3 bears!)... Anywho...I might keep searching, but for now it's my sneakers and teva sandals.

Can you believe it's under a month! SO PSYCHED! Got suitcases on the guestroom bed and have already started throwing "Disney" stuff in them.

Dawn McG

 

[LadyShiva]

I'm not a part of the CROC nation, I'm afraid...I was at LL Bean and I tried on a pair but they were too big...they didn't have half sizes and tried on the size down and they were too small. (Hey, kinda sounds like the story of the 3 bears!)... Anywho...I might keep searching, but for now it's my sneakers and teva sandals.

Can you believe it's under a month! SO PSYCHED! Got suitcases on the guestroom bed and have already started throwing "Disney" stuff in them.

Dawn McG

Someone posted a way to shrink the too large Crocs to fit... Do you want me to dig it up? I think it was a damp towel with the Crocs, and 5 minutes in the dryer... But I can't remember the heat setting.

So is this the point where I admit to never truly unpacking from the October WDW trip? *blush* I left "trip stuff" in the suitcase... Light necklaces, etc.

I am sooooo ready for this trip!!!

*wave* Have a great day!
Brandie

 

[LJC1861]

I swear by my Crocs....as Brandie and another post on this thread can attest to. They are supposed to be a bit loose, and each of my 12 pairs fits a bit differently. They do take a bit of getting used to. I also do not like anything other than the real thing. I tried on several cheaper brands....as I was NOT paying $29 for plastic shoes....but none were as comfortable as my Crocs.

So, plan on seeing several pairs in different colors on my feet during the cruise. I am not even sure I am bringing other shoes other than dress shoes/sandals for the few dressy outfits that I might need.

Speaking of dressing.....

Anyone else stressing about clothing choice? I think I am leaning towards capris and a nice tropical blouse for dinners in the main dining rooms. I have a nice pantsuit for Palo. That is about a dressy as I am getting! For my dinners in the main dining room I will probably wear properly color coordinated crocs. Think that would be okay? I sure hope so!

See you all SOON!!!!!

Linda

 

[LadyShiva]

I'd just like to mention it is SNOWING here again. No real problems, it isn't sticking (and only 5-10 inches), but if I don't show in, what... 23 days, you could probably turn on the Weather Channel and know why! *wry laugh*

Brandie

 

[LJC1861]

Brandie,

Sending you melting wishes.......23 days is a long time from now. I certainly hope that the snow will be on the way out by then.

I have such a busy schedule between now and April 20. In my head it feels like I am already ready to leave, but I still have so much to do.

Counting the days........


Linda

 

[mousebrat]

Regarding dressing for dinner, capris with nice shirts were fine for dinner on the Magic. That's what I wore except for Palo and Formal Night. I plan on doing the same thing this time. Of course, I still have to buy the stuff.

 

[CNC1010]

SHOPPING THIS WEEKEND! For trip and Easter. Glad to hear capris are ok! We're taking the rule "pack and then take out half"!

Got packette in mail yesterday of book with stickers for cruise. We all have our passports and have done the online check-in. I am getting so excited!!!!

Take care!

 

[LadyShiva]

I think I'm stuck doing laundry this weekend... I've gotten a bunch of new clothes, so now it's time to do the laundry.

That, and I'd like to be able to walk again in my "walk-in" closet where the laundry baskets are!

*wave* Have a great weekend!
Brandie

 

[mousebrat]

I just bought two new dresses for the cruise (and one for Easter)! I've got to look for some nice capris next along with tops that don't have baby goo on them.

 

[Roveer]

Documentation for April 22 Wonder.

Don't believe we've received anything yet from Disney. Exactly what should we expect and should we have it already? Getting so used to a no paper world, I'm starting to wonder why I would even need any paperwork.

Oh, did anyone catch the 6-7 hours of non-stop disney shows on travel channel on Sunday night? It included an hour on DCL that I've seen before, but was a good catch-up just before the trip. Hope that much disney doesn't raise our expectations too much!!!


Regards,

Roveer