09/21/08 SSMC08 S.S. Member Cruise 2008 - Part 2!

[WDWLVR]

Since we are only going to CC, are we still required to complete the Bahamas Immigration form? Whenever someone receives their packet, please let us know. Thanks!

The Bahamas forms are no longer included with your documents. DCL now transmits that info directly to the Bahamas electronically.



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[TheTXTaylors5]

The Bahamas forms are no longer included with your documents. DCL now transmits that info directly to the Bahamas electronically.

Thanks for the info!

Jennifer

 

[MEAGON2222]

i have never cruise before when does the dcl documents come out

barb

 

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone - happy Friday!

Barb - we usually get our documents 2-3 weeks before the cruise so we should be getting them soon! You can also do most of the work online which is what we do (and did it back at our 90 day window). Then all you have to get out of your documents when they come are the luggage tags. Either way make sure you have everything filled out and signed before you get to the port as it will make it much easier and faster when you get there.

 

[WDWLVR]

My apologies if these are repeats for some of you, but since we have some first time cruisers I thought it might be nice to count down to the cruise with some tips of the day. I started these back in 2005 and have used them on a number of meets threads. Enjoy!

Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Tip Of The Day

Does anyone remember this from staying onsite. There used to be a channel called the tip of the day. I thought it might be nice to count down our last month with some tips for the cruise. Here's one for today.

Your printer and a set of address labels can save you lots of time on the cruise itself.

Many people before they go on vacation will type up address labels to apply to their postcards. That way you and your family have the addresses at hand and you just peel and stick onto the postcard, write your private message and then send.

Here's the tip - and credit goes to Karen (ohiominnie) since she shared it with us on the 10 day and it worked great. At the end of the cruise you will get color coded luggage tags to put on your luggage. Information needed is:

• Number of pieces of luggage (1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3)

• Stateroom number

• Name

• Address (including city, state and zip code)

Make those up in advance on your address labels. Then when you have to pack it will make it a little quicker. Plus by being printed it is easier for the porters who unload the ship to help keep your pieces together. Tag measures 4 inches wide by 2.5 inches tall to help you figure out which size label to use.

An extra tip for scrapbookers. The front of these tags feature different characters. Tags of all colors are available at a table by guest services. So stop on by and you can pick up some cute tags for your scrapbook.

 

[njprincess]

I am getting antsy for this trip. I need this vacation! I always feel like I am going to start crying at the Sail Away Party when they start playing the song "On My Way" - by Phil Collins. We usually have one major vacation a year. All the planning and anticipation seems to become reality for me when we're waving "Good Bye" to Port Canaveral and "Hello" to the Caribbean. Anyone else get misty-eyed during the Sail Away Party? Maybe, I'm just bananas????? It also gets me when they play that song at the kid's graduation. I know the cruise is coming to an end the next day.

Link to the song with lyrics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcyjMTA53-0&feature=related


Jennifer

Thanks for sharing the youtube link - it was a great way to start the morning! And yes, I too get a little teary at the Sail Away Party. I actually start getting teary when I get my first glance of the ship in port

 

[danandnan]

Boy was yesterday a chatty day. Mary believe it or not Nancy was posting more than me yesterday,and you missed it.
I hope everybody has a great Friday.
Mary I think your tip of the day is a great idea. Maybe that will help some first time cruisers.
Joan you were talking about liking shrimp well girl you and I have the same taste. I love shrimp.
Who will be first in line at the Beach Blanket Buffet for the Shrimp. They better have plenty..
22 DAY'S 16 HOUR'S WE CRUISE.
Everybody have a Magical Day
danandnan

 

[JOANNEL]

Boy was yesterday a chatty day. Mary believe it or not Nancy was posting more than me yesterday,and you missed it.
I hope everybody has a great Friday.
Mary I think your tip of the day is a great idea. Maybe that will help some first time cruisers.
Joan you were talking about liking shrimp well girl you and I have the same taste. I love shrimp.
Who will be first in line at the Beach Blanket Buffet for the Shrimp. They better have plenty..
22 DAY'S 16 HOUR'S WE CRUISE.
Everybody have a Magical Day
danandnan

Yep the peel and eat shrimp are my favorite. I always feel like a pig, but I don't like much of the other stuff. I really hope we get Palo brunch then, their shrimp is already peeled and devained...

Happy friday all.

 

[Disney1fan2002]

Hi everyone

I had a question about dining. We are scheduled for late dining, but I now think the main dining would be better for the kids, because they like the activiites in the lab. I called the cruise line directly, and was told I have to try to get it changed onboard.

Anyone know if I have a good chance at changing this? We are a family of five.

 

[JOANNEL]

I don't know for certain, but I think they try to move you if you request it. Our table of 8 was just the two of us and the server said he thought he had a full one.

 

[tinkerbelle77]

Here are the amended rules as I understand them. Those who joined the game after August 1 should plan to play the game completely. Those who joined prior to Aug 1 who bought extra or who have not bought yet may choose to deliver to the post-Aug 1 entries.

A = Adult, C= Children, T = Infant or Toddler

Early Entries

TnRobin (2A)
MarkRG & WDWLVR (2A)
tinkerbelle77 (4A, 3C)
time4disneynow (2A)
cherylp3 (2A) - no dairy please
seaulater (1A)
Alex's Mom (2A)
accourtwdw (2A)
tikimack & tikimini (2A)
dejnosluvmickey (2A 6C) - no onions please
Eeyores#1Fan (3A 3C 1T)
goslingl (2A)
Beastly (2A)
goslingl (2A)
pinocchio (2A)
tap & dap (2A)
LWQuestie (2A)


No-so-early entries

Eeyore77 (2A)
smilingjack (2A)

Stateroom numbers will not be posted here and will only be given to the players on board.
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Robin, on page 1 you have 2princess 2 pirate listed are they still included?

 

[tikimack]

I've never been there. Is it nice?

Wow - things are piling up here on the board!

Mimi and I went to Charleston for our Honeymoon and have been several times since. We love it! I'd rather go to Castaway, because it is only a 5 hour drive for me to get to Charleston and a MUCH longer drive for me to get to Castaway

Charleston is history, architecture and food. I also think it is quite romantic. If you like any of those things, you'll have a good time in Charleston. I won't go into too many details, because we aren't going to go there. I'm confident we will be hitting the

However, if we get to the ship and find out that is where we are headed, Mimi and I can give you some tips on things to do / see and places to go.

But that won't happen.

By the way - I am very happy about this -> I

 

[njprincess]

Wow - things are piling up here on the board!

Mimi and I went to Charleston for our Honeymoon and have been several times since. We love it! I'd rather go to Castaway, because it is only a 5 hour drive for me to get to Charleston and a MUCH longer drive for me to get to Castaway

Charleston is history, architecture and food. I also think it is quite romantic. If you like any of those things, you'll have a good time in Charleston. I won't go into too many details, because we aren't going to go there. I'm confident we will be hitting the

However, if we get to the ship and find out that is where we are headed, Mimi and I can give you some tips on things to do / see and places to go.

But that won't happen.

By the way - I am very happy about this -> I

Sounds beautiful! I love those things, so I am putting Charleston on my list of places I need to visit.

It's great to hear everyone being so flexible and trusting of Captain Mickey. I think we are in for a great voyage!

 

[njprincess]

Pirate Update!!! Aaaarggghhh!!!

njprincess got the 1600th post and therefore earns her first Pirate!!!

Classy move, Mary!!!

Wow, you are right, it was very sweet of Mary to pass me the pirate!

b/t/w how do I get it?

 

[gjw007]

We will be in the World on the 15

You beat me by a day; I'll be at SSR on the 16th.

 

[WDWLVR]

Wow, you are right, it was very sweet of Mary to pass me the pirate!

b/t/w how do I get it?

Kathy - the is one of the smilies. Just go to user CP (up on the bar at the top of the page. Then go to edit signature. The in the box where you can edit place the curser where you want the pirate to show up and pick the smilie. Then save and you are done! Congrats!






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[Beastly]

3 weeks from today I fly down!!!

Just can't wait !

...Beastly

 

[danandnan]

We will be there 2 weeks from this coming Monday
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[njprincess]

Kathy - the is one of the smilies. Just go to user CP (up on the bar at the top of the page. Then go to edit signature. The in the box where you can edit place the curser where you want the pirate to show up and pick the smilie. Then save and you are done! Congrats



PDFG and all our friends who need it.

Thanks again Mary!!!

 

[TnRobin]

Robin, on page 1 you have 2princess 2 pirate listed are they still included?

Thanks. I thought I had added someone at the last minute but could not find the details.


Early Entries

TnRobin (2A)
MarkRG & WDWLVR (2A)
tinkerbelle77 (4A, 3C)
time4disneynow (2A)
cherylp3 (2A) - no dairy please
seaulater (1A)
Alex's Mom (2A)
accourtwdw (2A)
tikimack & tikimini (2A)
dejnosluvmickey (2A 6C) - no onions please
Eeyores#1Fan (3A 3C 1T)
goslingl (2A)
Beastly (2A)
goslingl (2A)
pinocchio (2A)
tap & dap (2A)
LWQuestie (2A)
2 princess 2 pirates (2A 2C)

No-so-early entries

Eeyore77 (2A)
smilingjack (2A)