12-3-09 December 3, 2009 3 nite WONDER

[tngal]

Wow, we've actually made it to page 2 Its actually feeling relatively balmy here after our subzero temps last week. School closed because it was so cold. I would have much rather been on the Wonder than trapped in my house!

Mary

Granted we've not been nowhere near as cold as you've been, but cold enough here! I would Definitely rather be on the Wonder right now! We had about 2 inches of snow and Wind chills in the single digits...BRRR!! Looking forward to relaxing on the balcony with a drink in my hand!!

Just wondering....are any of you planning on using or interested in the Fish Extender thing? I was looking at making some, but didn't know if this cruise meet thread had gotten big enough for that yet. I have already got some magnet designs figured out and am going to do the girls some T-shirts. Just wondering...

Looking forward to hearing from all of you again real soon!!!

Lisa

 

[fireworks fan]

Hi Lisa,

I think the fish extender would be fun, especially for the kids. I wanted to make some door magnets as well.

Its finally hit the low 30's here again, so we're coming out of the deep freeze, at least temporarily.



Welcome, gwynesmom!

Hi everyone, we are doing the 4day land and 3night cruise and are getting really excited. We have two kids 6 & 4 and they have never been to DW or a cruise. This is our 2nd cruise but first one on disney. We have several other family members coming along too!! Would love to meet some of you.

 

[mousebrat]

We booked as well!!! We will be staying at the Poly for 5 nights before we get on the Wonder. Along with myself, I'll have DH, DS (3 almost 4 years old then), and DS (just turned 1 then). We are going to celebrate my birthday that I share with my youngest son.

This will be our third Disney cruise for us, our oldest son's second (if you don't count when I was pregnant for the first one), and our youngest son's first.

We can't wait to return to Disney and see all the Christmas decorations. I've seen the pictures of Castaway Cay and we are so excited.

 

[tngal]

We booked as well!!! We will be staying at the Poly for 5 nights before we get on the Wonder. Along with myself, I'll have DH, DS (3 almost 4 years old then), and DS (just turned 1 then). We are going to celebrate my birthday that I share with my youngest son.

This will be our third Disney cruise for us, our oldest son's second (if you don't count when I was pregnant for the first one), and our youngest son's first.

We can't wait to return to Disney and see all the Christmas decorations. I've seen the pictures of Castaway Cay and we are so excited.

Welcome! Looks our little group is growing! We are going to have a lot of younger kids! I have a dd that will be almost 6 at that time and another dd that is 11. Looking forwarde to you joining our group and getting to know you all.

Lisa

 

[alldiz]

Hi and Welcome! Nice to see more people joining in on this thread! I have 2 girls ages (at time of sailing) 5 and 11. I have been on two cruises, one of those non-disney and I loved the Disney cruise!! We've never been to WDW, but plan on making that trip sometime though. What deck/room number are you? We will be on deck 6, room 6606. Look forward to getting to know all of you!!

Lisa

Right down the hall from ya in 6136

Granted we've not been nowhere near as cold as you've been, but cold enough here! I would Definitely rather be on the Wonder right now! We had about 2 inches of snow and Wind chills in the single digits...BRRR!! Looking forward to relaxing on the balcony with a drink in my hand!!

Just wondering....are any of you planning on using or interested in the Fish Extender thing? I was looking at making some, but didn't know if this cruise meet thread had gotten big enough for that yet. I have already got some magnet designs figured out and am going to do the girls some T-shirts. Just wondering...

Looking forward to hearing from all of you again real soon!!!

Lisa

I've seen the fish extender pics....but I'm not quite sure what to do with them

We booked as well!!! We will be staying at the Poly for 5 nights before we get on the Wonder. Along with myself, I'll have DH, DS (3 almost 4 years old then), and DS (just turned 1 then). We are going to celebrate my birthday that I share with my youngest son.

This will be our third Disney cruise for us, our oldest son's second (if you don't count when I was pregnant for the first one), and our youngest son's first.

We can't wait to return to Disney and see all the Christmas decorations. I've seen the pictures of Castaway Cay and we are so excited.

I'm sooooo excited....I saw pics and they even decorate Castaway Cay for Christmas

Welcome! Looks our little group is growing! We are going to have a lot of younger kids! I have a dd that will be almost 6 at that time and another dd that is 11. Looking forwarde to you joining our group and getting to know you all.

Lisa

So happy there will be a lot of young kids Of course I shouldn't have expected anything else....this is a Disney cruise
Kerri

 

[tngal]

This is great! I am so glad to see this group adding more people on to it! Who knows how big it will be by the time sail time rolls around!!
As for the Fish extenders, it is just something where everyone in your cruise thread group exchanges little gifts, mainly for the kids. Nothing outrageous or expensive, but just little trinket type things. You can do a google search and their are several threads that will come up that will give you some info.
Do any of you have myspace or facebook? If you would like to see pics or have a more "personable" way to message just PM me and I'll send you the link to either of my pages. Just thought it would be nice to "meet" who we're gonna cruise with!!
So, Alldiz...you're gonna be my "neighbor" onboard huh? Cool!!

Looking forward to hearing from all of you!!!

Lisa

 

[mousebrat]

Considering that we are currently under a ice storm warning, I really wish that I was on the Wonder. My sister is currently on the Magic in the Western Carribean. Oh to be her right now...

We are also on deck 6 in room 6108.

I haven't looked into the fish extenders yet but need to do that. My two month old sometimes hinders the computer time!

I'm also very interested in making my little ones pirate costumes for this trip. My oldest will be very excited to dress up so I'm wanting to get a head start on sewing. If I can only convince my husband to dress up as well.

I'm not on facebook or anything but my kids have their own website...

 

[tngal]

Considering that we are currently under a ice storm warning, I really wish that I was on the Wonder. My sister is currently on the Magic in the Western Carribean. Oh to be her right now...

We are also on deck 6 in room 6108.

I haven't looked into the fish extenders yet but need to do that. My two month old sometimes hinders the computer time!

I'm also very interested in making my little ones pirate costumes for this trip. My oldest will be very excited to dress up so I'm wanting to get a head start on sewing. If I can only convince my husband to dress up as well.

I'm not on facebook or anything but my kids have their own website...

Ouch..Ice Storm..Makes you look forward to sitting on that deck even more doesn't it? Wow, so you're gonna be our neighbor too huh? Coolv

I understand completely about the little on taking up computer time!

I wish I could sew! I couldn't sew a straight line, much less a whole pirate costume lol. I think if my girls dress up, it will probably be bought!!

I'm interested in doing the fish extender as well, but I will attempt to make it lol. I am still researching and trying to find out exactly how the whole fish extender gift exchange thing works This is just our 2nd cruise and our first one was last minute, so I didn't have time to get into all that stuff.

Stay warm!! and in touch!

Lisa

 

[aiken4mickey]

Couldn't help by spy on this thread since I've done this same cruise 3 years in a row..and because of too much going on around the first of Dec this year..I'm going to TRY and resist booking AGAIN! But, don't feel too sorry for me..I'm considering the first of Nov! (another date I've done in the past and LOVED) If history repeats itself...the weather should be "WONDER"ful..and you'll love all the Christmas decorations...

I noticed talk of the FE ... and I had to speak up....I used a bright green (the DIS color) Christmas stocking that I bought from Target...and then added my own personal Disney touch to it....so, keep that in mind...or even take a plain red stocking...Tis the Season! It makes a great FE!!! 2008 was the first time I did the FE...we had about 12 cabins....the kids LOVED coming back to the room each night to find our stocking full of goodies...I have to admit I thought it was really neat too...I came up with at least 4 different FE gift ideas to be delivered 4 times!! After the first delivery I passed that job off to my kids...next time I might rethink how "Minnie" times/gifts...WAIT...no..probably not...I LOVE sharing...I'll just inlist the kids AGAIN!

Have fun!!! Ok..I'm ready to book and start planning!!

 

[tngal]

Couldn't help by spy on this thread since I've done this same cruise 3 years in a row..and because of too much going on around the first of Dec this year..I'm going to TRY and resist booking AGAIN! But, don't feel too sorry for me..I'm considering the first of Nov! (another date I've done in the past and LOVED) If history repeats itself...the weather should be "WONDER"ful..and you'll love all the Christmas decorations...

I noticed talk of the FE ... and I had to speak up....I used a bright green (the DIS color) Christmas stocking that I bought from Target...and then added my own personal Disney touch to it....so, keep that in mind...or even take a plain red stocking...Tis the Season! It makes a great FE!!! 2008 was the first time I did the FE...we had about 12 cabins....the kids LOVED coming back to the room each night to find our stocking full of goodies...I have to admit I thought it was really neat too...I came up with at least 4 different FE gift ideas to be delivered 4 times!! After the first delivery I passed that job off to my kids...next time I might rethink how "Minnie" times/gifts...WAIT...no..probably not...I LOVE sharing...I'll just inlist the kids AGAIN!

Have fun!!! Ok..I'm ready to book and start planning!!

LOL, Oh come on! You know you want to book and join up with us!! We need an experienced FE person on here!

Lisa

 

[aiken4mickey]

Oh...Believe me I wish I could!! If it wasn't for the fact I'm in charge of decorating for a "Christmas Dance" for 7th and 8th graders taking a Social Dance class...I would!!! The decorating is done on Sunday and I missed it last year and since I'm in charge this year...I just can't!

I know ya'll will have a blast...and the FE was alot of fun...the only regret is that I didn't get a chance (or maybe didn't take advantage of the opportunity) to meet but one of the givers and that's because I recognized her from her Dis picture.....people were so thoughtful...it would have been nice to be able to say "Thank You". If/When I have a "Do Over" that might be another thing I would do differently....FYI!

Good Luck!

 

[mousebrat]

Just curious as to what kinds of gifts you gave in the FE? I want to start looking now for things. I love the idea of the stocking as a FE. I will definately be doing that one.

 

[tngal]

Just curious as to what kinds of gifts you gave in the FE? I want to start looking now for things. I love the idea of the stocking as a FE. I will definately be doing that one.

That is one thing I'm researching myself! I have heard a few people say things like postcards, magnets, etc from your state, glow bracelets and necklaces, candies, etc. I know someone said if you did a google search for "fish extender gifts" that you would come up with several ideas. I haven't decided myself, this is my first FE deal and I am learning as well

Lisa

 

[tngal]

Just wanted to drop in and say hi to everyone! Today is a day I really wish I could be on the Wonder!! it is 14 degrees and snowy here. I plan on going shopping this friday, and my list includes some things to do my Fish Extender, T-shirts etc. for the cruise, so maybe that'll take the "edge" off a little
Hope you all are doing great and staying warm!!!!

Lisa

 

[fireworks fan]

Hi Everyone,

It sounds like several of us are interested in doing fish extenders-which is great I know there have been several threads with pictures of FE gifts on this board, but I don't know how to link to them.

So is everyone booked on deck 6 but us? We're on deck 2 with connecting rooms with my parents.

I wish I was at Disney right now-with no snow please!

Mary

 

[hereyago]

Hi Everyone,
I am planning a cruise as well for this date. It will be DD11 and I 4th Wonder cruise. We are staying 1 day at WDW, but that may change lol. Waiting on tax money then booking.

I love when the ship and CC are decorated for the holidays.

 

[tngal]

Hi Everyone,

It sounds like several of us are interested in doing fish extenders-which is great I know there have been several threads with pictures of FE gifts on this board, but I don't know how to link to them.

So is everyone booked on deck 6 but us? We're on deck 2 with connecting rooms with my parents.

I wish I was at Disney right now-with no snow please!

Mary

I agree with the being at Disney with no snow...lets go now!! I know i am on deck 6..and I think most of the rest are...You wanna stow away on my balcony lol. I won't tell anyone
I bought the stuff to make my Fish extender, don't know how it will turn out though. I'm not that crafty. But I enjoy making stuff! When it gets closer to time to sail we'll have to do a "vote" and see if anyone still wants to do the Fish extender and get a list of sorts to go by, how does that sound?
Stay warm!!!

lisa

 

[tngal]

Hi Everyone,
I am planning a cruise as well for this date. It will be DD11 and I 4th Wonder cruise. We are staying 1 day at WDW, but that may change lol. Waiting on tax money then booking.

I love when the ship and CC are decorated for the holidays.

Hi! and welcome! Always great to see another person joining our little thread Finally!! someone with a DD that will be my DD's age!! Wow your
4th cruise huh! This will only be our 2nd. I understand about waiting on the tax money..we're supposed to get ours tomorrow and then gonna pay off the cruise and some other things. Hope to hear more from you!!

Lisa

 

[MaryEL8775]

This weekend we are booking 2 pkgs. One will be the cruise from 12/3 - 12/6 and we are also booking 4 nights at WDW. We are separating our land and sea package and purchasing them separately. This way we can adjust our land pkg since there will be extras that we need but some things that we don't. So we will see you on Dec 3rd aboard the ship.

By the way, I am Mary a SAHM from Chicopee, MA and my kids are Tyler age 12 and Samantha age 11 when we board the ship.

The kids dont know about the trip or any of our other surprises. We are mom-napping my mom for the entire trip to. All expenses paid, she just needs spending money so how can she say no to coming with us. This is our first cruise so it is more exciting. But because it is so close to Christmas, we plan on spending one of our WDW days by surprising the kids with a trip to Sea World.

I will let you know more of our cruise info as I know it too.

 

[fireworks fan]

Hi Hereyago and Maryel8775,

Welcome to the thread! My name is Mary too, BTW and this will be our first Disney cruise, and our first cruise in general. I'd appreciate any words of advice from the veteran cruisers.

Its supposed to hit 40 degrees here today! Finally we may lose a few inches of snow!

Mary