05/09/2009 May 9, 2009 7-Night Eastern St Maarten... Watch Out!

[Royfam]

Scott- What time do you guys get to MCO? Our flight arrives at 5pm but we need to hang out there for an hour while we wait for my BIL and SIL (they land around 6:10pm) It would be great to let the girls meet and the rest of us too

I HAVE OFFICIALLY FINISHED OUR FE GIFT I even have them boxed up and ready to ship off! I already noticed our FE gifts for the kids might not make it It's just a small part, something for the kids to use on pirate night (or any time) Don't worry, I'm bringing new ones All our FE gifts are bagged up by room so when we deliver them I'll just toss new kid FE gifts in your FE at the same time so I don't have to open up all the bags. Last night as we were bagging them all up I realized we where short a few things so I had to run to Michael's. It's was 8:49 when I noticed and they close at 9! My kids called them and told them I was on my way, They were waiting for me then I had to run to Office Max (which was right next to Michael's) They had started to close there gates but luckily there was a lady inside with a huge printing job. Got Everything and finished by 1:45AM.

IT"S ALMOST TIME!!! 9 More days (for us)

 

[scottie]

Scott- What time do you guys get to MCO? Our flight arrives at 5pm but we need to hang out there for an hour while we wait for my BIL and SIL (they land around 6:10pm) It would be great to let the girls meet and the rest of us too

I HAVE OFFICIALLY FINISHED OUR FE GIFT I even have them boxed up and ready to ship off! I already noticed our FE gifts for the kids might not make it It's just a small part, something for the kids to use on pirate night (or any time) Don't worry, I'm bringing new ones All our FE gifts are bagged up by room so when we deliver them I'll just toss new kid FE gifts in your FE at the same time so I don't have to open up all the bags. Last night as we were bagging them all up I realized we where short a few things so I had to run to Michael's. It's was 8:49 when I noticed and they close at 9! My kids called them and told them I was on my way, They were waiting for me then I had to run to Office Max (which was right next to Michael's) They had started to close there gates but luckily there was a lady inside with a huge printing job. Got Everything and finished by 1:45AM.

IT"S ALMOST TIME!!! 9 More days (for us)

We land at 3:30pm then meet up with my MIL who arrives about an hour earlier. After claiming our bags we are headed straight to the Hyatt Desk to get our room, change into our bathing suits and hit the pool...or so I hope!

Sure, lets see how things look closer to next Friday and see if we may be able to arrange a quick hello for your wait time.

I am planning to get the FE gifts packed up starting tonight since they are pretty much ready to go after a long night last night. However, I think we do still need to pick up a couple of more items. I planned to ship the FE gifts but I may just pack them in a suitcase instead and use that same bag to bring stuff back we get/buy.

 

[Royfam]

I am planning to get the FE gifts packed up starting tonight since they are pretty much ready to go after a long night last night. However, I think we do still need to pick up a couple of more items. I planned to ship the FE gifts but I may just pack them in a suitcase instead and use that same bag to bring stuff back we get/buy.

I'd like to just pack it, so I know it'll make it. BUT you know my DH and his ONE bag per person rule I did find a nice LARGER bag at costco, we bought one but I'm hopping to talk my DH into going and grabbing 2 more.

 

[Royfam]

Scott- I don't want you guys to stop what your doing but maybe we can swing by the pool and say hi.

 

[scottie]

Something makes me think I missed a room change somewhere or another. If you see I have an error on my list for room numbers of the FE gang, please let me know.... wanna make sure I get our gift to the right rooms

DIS Name: 1stime74, vtinkerbell
Room: 7626
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DIS Name: airtime247, cinderelly516
Room: 5642
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DIS Name: akl432
Room: 2588
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DIS Name: Chubbyjen
Room: 2644
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DIS Name: CW04DVC
Room: 2578
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DIS Name: DisneyMommy1022
Room: 2103
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DIS Name: dollysmom
Room: 6605
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DIS Name: Enchantednana
Room: 6604
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DIS Name: (Family to enchantednana & dollysmom)
Room: 6603
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DIS Name: Eeyore77
Room:7594
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DIS Name: j2bmickey
Room: 6516
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DIS Name: Ka-Chow
Room: 6518
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DIS Name: Mastiff
Room: 8510
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DIS Name: Moebear
Room: 8550
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Lorraine & Brent (my DM & DF)
Room:8552
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DIS Name: MouseNDaHouse
Room: 8062
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DIS Name: NMDisneyMom
Room: 2560
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DIS Name: Rominet
Room: 7582

DIS Name: (Family to Rominet)
Room: 7574

DIS Name: (Family to Rominet)
Room: 7578

DIS Name: (Family to Rominet)
Room: 7592
Karen
Room: 7586
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DIS Name: Royfam
Room: 2079
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DIS Name: (Family to Royfam)
Room: 2075
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Dis Name: Sagbrook
Room: 6564
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Dis Name: (Family of Sagbrook)
Room: 6566
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DIS Name: Scottie
Room: 5524
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DIS Name: Ufcabear
Room:2532
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DIS Name: YenSid1222
Room: 7612
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Dis Name: DisneyKricket...
Room 2598
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Dis Name: Buick86
Room 6618
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DIS Name: Dilmaluvs2cruise
Room: 6134
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DIS Name: Family to Dilmaluvs2cruise
Room: 7152

 

[Eeyore77]

One day closer!!!!! YEAH!!!! I am kinda relieved that Disney has decided to do alternative routes next week. I think it is what is safest for all the people onboard and for us when we get on as well. It is sad though, cause now if someone has even a cough people run the other way. In the end I guess better safe than sorry. At my job we had a couple of guys go over to Cancun for a work retreat and they are now having to wait a few days before they can come back to work to make sure that they don't come down with it. It is all pretty scarey!

 

[akl432]

Same here... spent the early years of my life growing up in the North Hills. We then moved to Columbus when I was starting middle school. We still have a good deal of family living "back home". We make the 3 hour drive every few months it seems for some event or another.
Be proud to wave the Terrible Towel!

I grew up in Latrobe, and my parents still live there. When I lived in Baltimore, I used to go "home" a lot, but now that I'm living in North Carolina, it's more of a major trip to visit. I don't miss the cold weather, but there's nothing like going home. . .I think I finally realized how unique that region is when I asked a grocery store clerk here in NC where the pierogies were, and she had no idea what pierogies are! They don't even carry pierogies in Wal Mart here!

 

[DisneyMommy1022]

I know what you mean here in Mi I love pierogies but pounchki day is my favorit! Growing up in AZ I had never heard of them before!

 

[dollysmom]

I can't believe how much I have ready to go! I have all of the kids packed and almost all of mine and Hubby's stuff packed. All that is left is the carryons and some last minute stuff for us. The FE gifts are ready, all info printed and ready, now just have to wait until next Friday at 630am to take off for sunny Orlando. We are all getting really excited!

Can't wait to see everyone next Saturday.

 

[DisneyMommy1022]

I can't believe how much I have ready to go! I have all of the kids packed and almost all of mine and Hubby's stuff packed. All that is left is the carryons and some last minute stuff for us. The FE gifts are ready, all info printed and ready, now just have to wait until next Friday at 630am to take off for sunny Orlando. We are all getting really excited!

Can't wait to see everyone next Saturday.

Would you mind comming to my house I NEED HELP!!!!

 

[j2bmickey]

I think I finally realized how unique that region is when I asked a grocery store clerk here in NC where the pierogies were, and she had no idea what pierogies are! They don't even carry pierogies in Wal Mart here!

I didn't realize they are a regional thing. Of course the only reason I know about them is because of Schwan's, haven't seen them anywhere else. I bet they are really good at a local shop.

 

[scottie]

I grew up in Latrobe, and my parents still live there. When I lived in Baltimore, I used to go "home" a lot, but now that I'm living in North Carolina, it's more of a major trip to visit. I don't miss the cold weather, but there's nothing like going home. . .I think I finally realized how unique that region is when I asked a grocery store clerk here in NC where the pierogies were, and she had no idea what pierogies are! They don't even carry pierogies in Wal Mart here!

One of my siters and her husband now live on the border of NC/SC, in Tega Cay. They moved down there a couple years ago.

Oh how I do love Pierogies! We do have them in the stores here, luckily. We also have neighbors from Russia and they get them for us sometimes from a church... yumm!

We had a heck of a time getting any deli to give us "chipped" ham, until Giant Eagle finally opened up here a few years ago. Now we can get delicious Isalys Chipped ham!

 

[scottie]

I can't believe how much I have ready to go! I have all of the kids packed and almost all of mine and Hubby's stuff packed. All that is left is the carryons and some last minute stuff for us. The FE gifts are ready, all info printed and ready, now just have to wait until next Friday at 630am to take off for sunny Orlando. We are all getting really excited!

Can't wait to see everyone next Saturday.

Oh how I would love to be as ready as you are. We dont have one item packed yet... just have the suitcases laying all over the house!

 

[ufcabear]

Well, I am almost finished with my FE gifts. I have a few more to go then I have to bag and tag them. I have stuff all over my family room from working on them.

I can't get in my closet due to suitcases, etc... I am wondering if I should take things to the cleaners to get pressed or pay to have it done on the ship. Anyone have any idea how much they charge to press items onboard?

As far as all this flu stuff - aaahhhh! My sinuses are always bad at this time of year and I get the stuffy ears, runny nose, etc... I am downing the Claritin D to help. I don't want people to think that I am sick when it is nothing but a reaction to SPRING.

I, like many of you, am also glad that DCL has changed the itinerary for next week and will bypass Mexico. I think that is a great idea.

 

[buick86]

Looking forward to seeing and meeting everyone here!! We are leaving in 4 hours for Disney World for a week then the cruise. Have our FE gifts and extender the kids are really looking forward to this!! so are we. If anyone can bring us an updated FE list we would appreciate it. our room number is 6618 See you soon Joe, Shelly, Kaylei, and Brandon Kristoff.

 

[don604]

Oh how I would love to be as ready as you are. We dont have one item packed yet... just have the suitcases laying all over the house!

Same here...I've been trying to get my wife started on it since the beginning of the week but no luck! It looks like I will have to do it myself! That now means only 2 check in bags instead of 4 Already saving $$

 

[don604]

Looking forward to seeing and meeting everyone here!! We are leaving in 4 hours for Disney World for a week then the cruise. Have our FE gifts and extender the kids are really looking forward to this!! so are we. If anyone can bring us an updated FE list we would appreciate it. our room number is 6618 See you soon Joe, Shelly, Kaylei, and Brandon Kristoff.

Have a great time!! See ya on the cruise

 

[scottie]

I can't get in my closet due to suitcases, etc... I am wondering if I should take things to the cleaners to get pressed or pay to have it done on the ship. Anyone have any idea how much they charge to press items onboard?

Pressing is 50% of the dryclean prices. I found a link to a post with the dryclean prices, they should still be current:

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=10054885&postcount=4

I am hoping a bit of pre-cruise pressing and packing a bottle of Downy Wrinkle Releaser will take care of most of our needs!

Looking forward to seeing and meeting everyone here!! We are leaving in 4 hours for Disney World for a week then the cruise. Have our FE gifts and extender the kids are really looking forward to this!! so are we. If anyone can bring us an updated FE list we would appreciate it. our room number is 6618 See you soon Joe, Shelly, Kaylei, and Brandon Kristoff.

Have a safe trip and lots of fun in WDW before the big cruise!

Same here...I've been trying to get my wife started on it since the beginning of the week but no luck! It looks like I will have to do it myself! That now means only 2 check in bags instead of 4 Already saving $$

Cool, more spending money for the cruise... dont forget to thank your wife!

 

[MouseNDaHouse]

Looking forward to seeing and meeting everyone here!! We are leaving in 4 hours for Disney World for a week then the cruise. Have our FE gifts and extender the kids are really looking forward to this!! so are we. If anyone can bring us an updated FE list we would appreciate it. our room number is 6618 See you soon Joe, Shelly, Kaylei, and Brandon Kristoff.

Have a great trip! We're hitting WDW on Thursday morning - Magic Kingdom on Thursday and then a lovely blend of Animal Kingdom and Epcot (Biergarten, yum!) on Friday! I think you should wear your cruise bracelets...I'll wear mine. If I see a flash of green I'll be sure to doublecheck whether it's you or not!

 

[Mastiff]

Another day down. Got a little bit closer to being organized but I still have a ways to go!

I have a quick question and I'm hoping someone might be able to help.

I filled out all the online forms. Do I print those out and bring them with?

My other question is, do I need to also fill out the forms that were included in our cruise doc pack?

What exactly do I need to have to check in at the port?

Thanks,
Kim