06/11/05 7- Night West Coast Cruise

[Monstro]

Dawn and I keep going back and forth on how many to bring. We don't want to bring too little but don't want to bring to many either.

We’ll be bringing key chains and post cards from Utah. Good question .. How many to bring? Can everyone post the number of kids you have that will participate? We have 2 girls Ages 10 and 12 who will love doing this. Our oldest will go with the flow.

Cabin numbers and tour: Ikohawaii – If everyone PM’s you their cabin number, can you add that to your database and print everyone a list? We’re in 6603, 6605, and 6607

We’re in a cat. 11 and would love to tour other categories. We have the secret porthole rooms reserved for our cruise next year and would love to see those if anyone is in one. I’ll organize the tour if everyone wants to do one. Thoughts…. It looks like the repo cruisers had to sign up a before hand. That would help to organize this. That way we would know what categories we can look at and who would be attending. Once we see the navigators from the first west coast cruise, we can pick a time. I’ll organize it if you are all game.

 

[tikihut4]

Our DD will be into exchanging key chains etc . . . Our DS, 14.5 will go with the flow as well. So figure 1 kid for Tikihut4 for the exchange. I'll PM our stateroom # to Ikohawaii, I think a tour would be fun. As long as it doesn't take too much time.

Just made our Palo ressies today. Thursday evening, late!

Have a great day everyone.
Tami

 

[lkohawaii]

We’ll be bringing key chains and post cards from Utah. Good question .. How many to bring? Can everyone post the number of kids you have that will participate? We have 2 girls Ages 10 and 12 who will love doing this. Our oldest will go with the flow.

Cabin numbers and tour: Ikohawaii – If everyone PM’s you their cabin number, can you add that to your database and print everyone a list? We’re in 6603, 6605, and 6607

We’re in a cat. 11 and would love to tour other categories. We have the secret porthole rooms reserved for our cruise next year and would love to see those if anyone is in one. I’ll organize the tour if everyone wants to do one. Thoughts…. It looks like the repo cruisers had to sign up a before hand. That would help to organize this. That way we would know what categories we can look at and who would be attending. Once we see the navigators from the first west coast cruise, we can pick a time. I’ll organize it if you are all game.

Yes, Monstro....I knew someone would come through for us. I checked Pm's before reading our thread..and was wondering why everyone was Pm'ing me their cabin numbers. Of course I'll put it in the database. Stinasmom is keeping a journal of cabin types...so maybe she can help you out with the actual organization and exactly what cats we have. She is awesome. I was wondering how she knew the cats we had. O.K. and starting a thread of number of kids is probably a good idea too. I can't figure out how to keep it updated. I'll try when I get home.

So, everybody...PM me your cabin number if you want to participate in a "cabin tour" I'll give the list to Monstro and also if you want to participate in DIS tag PM also so I can give that list to Stina's mom.

Oh, and everybody...I leave next Wed. 6/1 so can you PM me soon. Diszneygirl I got your names...I didn't change the color on our thread but I will.

So we have DIS tag, Cabin tour and "gift" exchange for the kids. What more are we going to do????


I feel like my head is about to explode. I have to clean up my classroom, get my report cards done, and pack all in the next week and a half. I'll really need this vacation.

 

[pppiglet]

So we have DIS tag, Cabin tour and "gift" exchange for the kids. What more are we going to do????

I know.....lay around the pool!

By the way...we are in cat 5 #7570

 

[pppiglet]

oops!

 

[Grandma Debby]

We are in room 7572 (next door to pppiglet - so keep it down in there)
We are bringing 35 keychains because I counted about 28 kids on ikohawaii's post #235 - told Sierra she could give extras to her friends Can't wait for two weeks although we leave on the 3rd for San Diego the Disneyland before we board the boat and we have to FLY and pack it all so I'm planning on visiting the laundry room down the hall from my room on Sunday or Monday

 

[pppiglet]

Grandma Debby....what a coincidence! At least I know we have nice neighbors. We are very quiet. You'll only hear us if my DH decides to sing in the shower! And we don't smoke, so you won't have to worry about smoke floating around the corner to your balcony! Now hopefully both of us have nice quiet neighbors on the other sides of us.

Debbie

 

[bfayne]

Sorry, have just been covered up with work and end of the school year. I was out of town a week and been building a deck so no computer time. I pm'd lkohawaii with our names so if they didn't come over, let me know. I have to leave this Sat for 5 days in Puerto Rico (I love my job) and haven't even begun to pack for the cruise. The kids and I will fly to CA on June 8th. We plan to visit friends in San Bernadino/Riverside (I was stationed there for 6 years), and then spend Friday at Disneyland. I am renting a car at the airport (LAX) but am concerned with getting to the port after I return the car to the airport. Does anyone have a suggestion. Is there a shuttle? I will also have to get back to the airport on Sat, as our flight leaves about 3:30. Don't really want to spend all my money on Taxis and I didn't see a car rental place near the port to drop off there.

We are late dining (we prefer that, have had on our previous 4 disney cruises) as 6 is just too early to eat. I have never had trouble with my kids and the other teens on the ship and have allowed them to be out fairly late. I reared them well and hope they behave. So far we may not go on any excursions, choosing a leasurily rest. Matter of fact, we prefer the sea days. Besides Mexico is Mexico, but we will tour the towns at least. We are on deck 2 cat 11 (2603) inside split bath. Have had in the past. We paid extra for a window the first year, but we're rairly in the room so the inside is great. Besides, it is dark and we can sleep late. .

Again if anyone is more familiar with the port area and rental cars in area, please let me know. I haven't received my documents yet either so hopefully in the next few days. I do believe the formal night is usually Sunday and I have my own tux and usually rent one for my son. He seems to enjoy the attention. By the way, the only trouble I have had with my kids on the cruise is the video game room. They can rack up quite a bill if you don't limit it. The easiest thing is to not give them carge priviledges. It is east for them to spend $40+ a day since the games were about $1 each. At least I understand that softdrinks are now included.

This cruise is the best thing we do and I hope it is not the last, those of you who haven't been will certainly enjoy it. I plan to send our photo tonight. Look forward to meeting all of you.

Barry

 

[lkohawaii]

Sorry, have just been covered up with work and end of the school year. I was out of town a week and been building a deck so no computer time. I pm'd lkohawaii with our names so if they didn't come over, let me know. I have to leave this Sat for 5 days in Puerto Rico (I love my job) and haven't even begun to pack for the cruise. The kids and I will fly to CA on June 8th. We plan to visit friends in San Bernadino/Riverside (I was stationed there for 6 years), and then spend Friday at Disneyland. I am renting a car at the airport (LAX) but am concerned with getting to the port after I return the car to the airport. Does anyone have a suggestion. Is there a shuttle? I will also have to get back to the airport on Sat, as our flight leaves about 3:30. Don't really want to spend all my money on Taxis and I didn't see a car rental place near the port to drop off there.

We are late dining (we prefer that, have had on our previous 4 disney cruises) as 6 is just too early to eat. I have never had trouble with my kids and the other teens on the ship and have allowed them to be out fairly late. I reared them well and hope they behave. So far we may not go on any excursions, choosing a leasurily rest. Matter of fact, we prefer the sea days. Besides Mexico is Mexico, but we will tour the towns at least. We are on deck 2 cat 11 (2603) inside split bath. Have had in the past. We paid extra for a window the first year, but we're rairly in the room so the inside is great. Besides, it is dark and we can sleep late. .

Again if anyone is more familiar with the port area and rental cars in area, please let me know. I haven't received my documents yet either so hopefully in the next few days. I do believe the formal night is usually Sunday and I have my own tux and usually rent one for my son. He seems to enjoy the attention. By the way, the only trouble I have had with my kids on the cruise is the video game room. They can rack up quite a bill if you don't limit it. The easiest thing is to not give them carge priviledges. It is east for them to spend $40+ a day since the games were about $1 each. At least I understand that softdrinks are now included.

This cruise is the best thing we do and I hope it is not the last, those of you who haven't been will certainly enjoy it. I plan to send our photo tonight. Look forward to meeting all of you.

Barry

Barry...got your Pm. I'll Pm you about our car arrangment. Don't know about a shuttle though maybe someone else here will know. I'm assuming you're playing DIS tag with us and doing the cabin tour.

 

[lkohawaii]

Hi Everybody...boy is our thread a busy one today. I'm leaving home next week so could everybody please send me your cabin numbers by Friday. So far these are the ones I have:

Monstro
Ppiglet
GrandmaDebby
Tikihut
Stinasmom
Bfayne
Lkohawaii
Dawnie

If I unerstand right all these people are participating in DIS tag and "cabin tour". I'm going to try to put in my database right now. Wish me luck.

If I'm right we have cat 11's, 5's and a 4.

Grandma Debby and Ppiglet Dawn and I might be close to you. Gotta go check. Dawn would know.

 

[Monstro]

I am renting a car at the airport (LAX) but am concerned with getting to the port after I return the car to the airport. Does anyone have a suggestion. Is there a shuttle? I will also have to get back to the airport on Sat, as our flight leaves about 3:30. Don't really want to spend all my money on Taxis and I didn't see a car rental place near the port to drop off there.

Barry

There is a Disney shuttle from the airport. It is listed on the addendum to the Documents. I'd Call disney to get times and prices. Our friends are renting a car for a couple of days as well. The rental agencies do not allow cars to be dropped off at the port.

I agree this is the best family vacation out there. We already have our September 2006 booked. Best to rebook when you are on board.

Jeff

 

[Shellback]

Hello Ikohawaii, we were referred by Monstro to register. This is our first Disney cruise and looking forward to having pure fun in the sun. We are located in cabin 6603. We have two adorable boys ages 10 and 13. Please include us in the gift exchange and cabin tour. Guess we better go shopping for postcards and key chains.

 

[lkohawaii]

Hello Ikohawaii, we were referred by Monstro to register. This is our first Disney cruise and looking forward to having pure fun in the sun. We are located in cabin 6603. We have two adorable boys ages 10 and 13. Please include us in the gift exchange and cabin tour. Guess we better go shopping for postcards and key chains.

Welcome Shellback. I'm here on my computer working on the database right now. When I saw your post I couldn't believe it. O.K. guys stop posting your cabin numbers on here. I don't mean to be paranoid....but don't want those that shouldn't know where we are to know such info. PM me the info. We'll all have it but others who shouldn't won't.

Shellback PM me the names of the people in your party and your hometown. I have your cabin number so I'll put you in our database. Also, please include in your PM your cat. # just for our info. So, glad you joined us. Oh, and when you PM it's "L" not "I' I know it looks like I on the boards.

 

[lkohawaii]

Calling
Janet MB
Aggie 00
StewieL
Dizneygirl

Please e mail me your cabin #'s and whether you want to participate in our DIS tag and cabin tour. I'm leaving next week so please pm me soon.

 

[Monstro]

Welcome Shellback and Family! Glad you made it!

Lkohawaii - my fault I keep thinking it's Iko... Sorry.

FYI Everyone... The easiest way to PM someone is to click on their screen name then select "send private message"

 

[Monstro]

Added BFayne and Family (pictures 27 and 28). Shellback & family are in picture number 12.

Let me know if you need the password. Here is the album link.

http://public.fotki.com/Draperdog/family/vacations/disney_west_coast/

 

[dizneygirl]

Hi Shellback & Family,
I have a 13 year old son, too who is looking forward to the cruise. It is our first cruise also! Hopefully he can meet my son and Sherri's son, too (Tikihut4)! They are all about the same age!!

dizneygirl (Dianna)

 

[dizneygirl]

Hi Shellback & Family,
I have a 13 year old son, too who is looking forward to the cruise. It is our first cruise also! Hopefully he can meet my son and Sherri's son, too (Tikihut4)! They are all about the same age!!

dizneygirl (Dianna)

 

[lkohawaii]

Hi Shellback & Family,
I have a 13 year old son, too who is looking forward to the cruise. It is our first cruise also! Hopefully he can meet my son and Sherri's son, too (Tikihut4)! They are all about the same age!!

dizneygirl (Dianna)

Tami is Tikihut. I'm so glad someone else is having to study pictures and names also. Excuse me if I call you by your DIS name instead of your name. I'm really trying to study your pictures and names.

Dianna, I put your names into the database...but need to know if you want to participate in DIS tag and Cabin tour. PM me if you want to do either. We need your cabin number but don't want you to post it on a public thread.

 

[dizneygirl]

Sorry about the name mix-ups. Gosh, I feel silly!
I will PM you the info you need.