11/28/09 - 12/5/2009 The Nana's Ride the Seas Again #5

[Eeyore'sthebest]

For the kids, pack the outfits in individual gallon sized ziplocs. This way its easy to grab a bag and the kids can get dressed with little fuss.

As to warm weather clothes, I wouldn't really bother. We went in January on our last cruise and brought a couple of pairs of leggings for DD. I think she put them on for the trip home. Otherwise, it was t-shirts and skorts or shorts for the entire trip. We all brought hoodies and wore them while in port in FL. Otherwise we were good to go. Only place it gets cold is the theater and the dining rooms. DD never complained of being cold in the club. Hope that helped.

 

[suzannecat]

Does anyone know if they ever do an upgrade (either automatic or a paid-for one via a phone call) if you're not GTY? We signed up in Cat 11 for a specific stateroom, but I've been considering an paying for an upgrade at port if available. But then I read that sometimes you get upgraded ahead of time anyhow (pixie dust, right?). We booked about 17 months ago, but did choose a room...just curious...

 

[jd99]

We are late seating - which I think will work fine since my younger kids are not big fans of a 1-2 hour meal which means they can eat and then got to the kids club while DH and I relax with wine and quiet table!! Just hope they can stay awake at the club? Or is there an area they can curl up and fall asleep?

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There is definitely an area where they can curl up in the clubs. Either on a mat, or in a beanbag. My youngest has done it (the older one just goes to teh computer and plays games all night!)

 

[shellfish_mickfish]

Yay! Top of the page for me! Oh yeah! Oh yeah!

 

[Disneyholic]

It finally stopped raining & got warm enough to go out on my motorcycle. I turned a 2 mile trip into a 5 mile ride. Wish I had more time to get out more. Here's hoping it's nice enought to ride to work tonight.

 

[Griffith6]

Happy Wednesday all! DH finally finished the magnets for the door. He's very excited.

Allison -
I have some graphic to print for magnets but not sure best way to do it. Did your DH print on magnetic paper or regular,then laminate and attach magnets? I need to get this done soon and looking for suggestions on best way to do them.

Thanks-
Debbie

 

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Allison -
I have some graphic to print for magnets but not sure best way to do it. Did your DH print on magnetic paper or regular,then laminate and attach magnets? I need to get this done soon and looking for suggestions on best way to do them.

Thanks-
Debbie

Debbie - He printed on photo paper and then glued them to poster board for more support. We then cut them out and put strips of magnets on them. I wouldn't do the magnet paper because I would think it would be too costly. I was going to go with regular paper and laminate but DH is a MacGyver type and over thinks everything.

 

[DisneyMommaSteph]

Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiya fellow cruizers!

I've been very bad at posting lately *slaps wrist*...I swear my littliest doesn't want me responding...lol....Everytime I'd go to write a post...she's start climbing on me. Allison...have your pets been telling her the tricks.... hehe

SO happy to see some more GTKY's. I've enjoyed learning a little about everyone....I feel like I know you a "little" better...

JEFF...You're back!!! We've missed you. Without getting myself put into timeout....I'll just say that I think it's all a little "over the top"...and I'll just leave it at that. I'm assuming it was over a post you made....and I just can't seem to figure out what was so bad about it...ANYWHO...I'm glad you came back...and hopefully you can be without the dunce cap at least until we sail....

As for us...
Like I've said a zillion times....We're e.x.c.i.t.e.d. I am also not an early packer...but with the season switch I too am contimpating packing away the summer stuff into the suitcase. It'll even be a welcomed change to the last minute frantic packing I'm sure....

38 days!!!! That is what my ressie said today when I logged in....WOOT! Oh, and I was curious so I called to see how much an upgrade would cost (to a cat. 3) and they said 5,000+....Whoa. No thanks. teehee

I also asked about which movies would be playing...here is what the CM told me...
Christmas Carol 3D (ummm 3D??? lol)
Toy Story 3D
Surrogate
G-Force 3D
The Proposal
Up
Hannah Montana Movie

 

[Eeyore'sthebest]

I also asked about which movies would be playing...here is what the CM told me...
Christmas Carol 3D (ummm 3D??? lol)
Toy Story 3D
Surrogate
G-Force 3D
The Proposal
Up
Hannah Montana Movie

I'm hoping its a little early for the movie list because I was hoping for the new movie with John Travolta that comes out mid-November and the new princess movies. I know it opens in NYC and LA on 11/25 and then nationwide a couple of weeks later. I was really hoping to see it on the ship. Keep your fingers crossed for it.

And yes, A Christmas Carol is in 3D. How weird is that???

 

[shellfish_mickfish]

I'm hoping its a little early for the movie list because I was hoping for the new movie with John Travolta that comes out mid-November and the new princess movies. I know it opens in NYC and LA on 11/25 and then nationwide a couple of weeks later. I was really hoping to see it on the ship. Keep your fingers crossed for it.

And yes, A Christmas Carol is in 3D. How weird is that???

On the Disney Movie website, it show's that John Travolta one released right before we go so I would expect that one to be played. Hope that helps!

I have to admit that I did start to pack only because I too didn't want to pack them up and then get them back out again so I picked out what they would be taking and packed the rest.

I really need to get working on my door magnets. I bought magnets with plastic envelopes at the Dollar Store so I just need to pick out or make the graphics - sounds so time consuming.

Steph...$5000+ Yikes! I am guessing that the cruise is getting full! This thread should be hoppin'

Have a good night everyone! Sweet dreams!

 

[DisneyCrunch]

Disneyholic, that's soooooo cool that you're MAKING all those clothes!!! Are you gonna post pics or do we have to wait and see em on the cruise?

I'm taking note of the movies and making sure we don't see the ones that will be playing (that we haven't already seen)--a bunch of them are on the list "to see" so I'm glad to know which ones to avoid for now... I missed Up in theatres--my kids and dh went without me--so I'm psyched that I'll get a second chance!!!

Hey, what do the kids wear to dinner on regular nights? More specifically the little BOYS. I'm wondering what I'm gonna pack for my 7 year old dude...He has plenty of polo's... but he has to wear PANTS not shorts? That's gonna be tough since most of his pants currently are ratty jeans...I think he has ONE pair of presentable khakis... The girls are easy cause they have dresses galore...Dress codes might just be the bane of my existence (in which case I'm not doin' too bad )

 

[DisneyCDE]

We are trying second dinner for the first time. I cant believe how close it is getting

 

[DisneyMommaSteph]

We have the main seating for dinner. I've always had the late seating because it just made more sense (so you don't have to rush to get back on port days...etc.) when it was just Matt and I sailing. We have the early one this time because I feared it would be meltdown crazy with the 1, 3 and 6 year olds who are used to eating by 6:00. Even though I will probably have them do "fast dinners" like some people have mentioned, and then see if they want to go to the club so we can enjoy our meal.

Assuming they aren't full....Does anyone know how Flounders works with "hey, how about we drop off the baby now"...Can I do that without a "reservation"?

I really want to book in advance but every time I try and even consider it, I have no idea when I should do it without knowing the schedule etc. yanno??

 

[jd99]

We have the main seating for dinner. I've always had the late seating because it just made more sense (so you don't have to rush to get back on port days...etc.) when it was just Matt and I sailing. We have the early one this time because I feared it would be meltdown crazy with the 1, 3 and 6 year olds who are used to eating by 6:00. Even though I will probably have them do "fast dinners" like some people have mentioned, and then see if they want to go to the club so we can enjoy our meal.

Assuming they aren't full....Does anyone know how Flounders works with "hey, how about we drop off the baby now"...Can I do that without a "reservation"?

I really want to book in advance but every time I try and even consider it, I have no idea when I should do it without knowing the schedule etc. yanno??

The flounders people are relatively flexible (especially if you have a kid who does well there). We booked time in advance but then changed it several times and added times when we could. I'd recommend just booking one or two blocks of time in advance so that you are "in the system."

 

[Disneyholic]

Disneyholic, that's soooooo cool that you're MAKING all those clothes!!! Are you gonna post pics or do we have to wait and see em on the cruise?

Hey, what do the kids wear to dinner on regular nights? More specifically the little BOYS. I'm wondering what I'm gonna pack for my 7 year old dude...He has plenty of polo's... but he has to wear PANTS not shorts? That's gonna be tough since most of his pants currently are ratty jeans...I think he has ONE pair of presentable khakis... The girls are easy cause they have dresses galore...Dress codes might just be the bane of my existence (in which case I'm not doin' too bad )

You'll probably have to wait till the cruise cause it will probably take all month to get everything done.

As far as what your boy should wear for dinner, take the khakis and have him get in them before dinner and change right after. He could probably wear them every night and if they get slopped on you could probably wash them out in the sink if you take a liquid type soap with you (shampoo would even do in a pinch as long as it doesn't have conditioner in it) At his age you could probably get away with some dressier shorts, too.

 

[shellfish_mickfish]

We signed up for the early dinner for the reason stated earlier...my kids are used to eating at 6 p.m. and couldn't possibly wait much longer to eat. They are little though and will still probably do the rush thru dinner. So Steph, you and I can go to the same bars/shows or whatever while the rest eat dinner!

37 Days! Just had to....sorry!

 

[jen-n-greg]

Wow! Time is FLYING by! Haven't been able to post or read this thread in awhile-- been busy with ebay (trying to make $ for the cruise!), sister just had a baby, and have an old boyfriend/neighbor hitting on me lately (long story). I feel not at all prepared for this cruise-- totally forgot about magnets, haven't rented a car yet.. need to get on the ball. Hopefully I'm still signed up for the FE, cuz I did pick up something for that yesterday. Am I missing anything? I need to really get going-- it's coming up Oh, and I am trying to lose weight before the cruise by going low-carb.... and I am CRAVING grilled cheese sandwiches and had a dream last night about a chocolate shake My husband asked if I was pregnant, lol!

 

[erin2470]

Just thought I would bump us back up

Its getting so close, I have to make the FE still, have all the stuff just need to put it together now.

 

[shellfish_mickfish]

Giving us a bump for today! The sun is actually shining today which we haven't see for a week! I see the counters are working again..YAY! I ended up writing the count down dates on the calendar so the kids can see it daily.

The goal is to get the FE done this weekend. Keeping my goal low. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Shelley

 

[MagicalPins]

Greetings everyone!

Not sure if I've checked in here yet but I am on this cruise and have been too busy to read the boards recently. Can't wait for the cruise. Time really is flying by.

I just checked and got my room number! I was upgraded from Cat 9 up to a Cat 6 with Veranda right at the Deck 6 Midship elevators!

Im so happy! Can't wait!