2/21/10 4 Nights on the Wonder

[msnoble]

I'm crossing just about everything I've got that we have good weather, and don't end up with a major weather episode like the Magic had to deal with this last couple of days.

We're getting very close to sail date, in any case!! Just want to remind everyone to let either myself or Suzanne (tigger2on) know if your room assignment changes in the next couple of days. I guess we'll catch up with Port room changes at the meet and greet on Deck 7 aft at 3 PM Sunday.

Can't wait to meet all of you there!

Maureen

 

[tigger2on]

OK ladies and gents... it's about that time... we leave of FL on Thursday but with the CRAZY weather, what are you all packing to wear??? I feel like I have to pack for 3 seasons as we are leaving and coming back to Canada and the kids can't wear capris or shorts home!
Help!!!

 

[Allesma]

OK ladies and gents... it's about that time... we leave of FL on Thursday but with the CRAZY weather, what are you all packing to wear??? I feel like I have to pack for 3 seasons as we are leaving and coming back to Canada and the kids can't wear capris or shorts home!
Help!!!

Jeans for the trip, which they can wear on the trip back home. Capri's for on the boat and bring layers, longsleeve wich they can wear with a polo and 2 vests. Leggings for a girl so they can still wear cute dress (with a vest) Bring a rain proff windbreaker and a scarf to protect the traoth at windy times, or to rest against in the plain etc.
This is what I'm planning to bring, well I do have to admit that I'm doubting to pack extra trousers, but the weather is slightly looking better today...

 

[AddictedtoMickey]

Does anyone know if they have scent free tide in the laundry room? Do the machines take front loading soap, if I bring my own?

Hi DMRick,

Not sure if anybody answered this question quite a while ago. This is not my cruise but a good friend of mine is on this cruise and I wanted to show him the DIS board.

The laundry rooms do not have scent free TIDE. Also, they only sell individual powder TIDE which is strange since the washers are front-loaders. I found it better to add the powder directly to the clothes since it just gets caught if you add it to the dispenser. I would recommend bringing your own scent-free liquid for front-load machines.

Have a great cruise everyone...wish I was joining you!

 

[DMRick]

Thank you so much. We are stopping in Walmart on our way to the Wednesday cruise, to get some front loading detergent, along with our suntan lotion (yeah, like we'll need that LOL) and water and soda.

I did talk with someone in Fl today, and she said their 65-70 is warmer than outs and they are all wearing capri's. I added another piece of luggage with warmer clothes, just to be sure!
Back to being a mule with too much luggage, once again. I was doing so good this trip.
We're all packed and we leave 6 am Wednesday morning.

Hi DMRick,

Not sure if anybody answered this question quite a while ago. This is not my cruise but a good friend of mine is on this cruise and I wanted to show him the DIS board.

The laundry rooms do not have scent free TIDE. Also, they only sell individual powder TIDE which is strange since the washers are front-loaders. I found it better to add the powder directly to the clothes since it just gets caught if you add it to the dispenser. I would recommend bringing your own scent-free liquid for front-load machines.

Have a great cruise everyone...wish I was joining you!

 

[msnoble]

Have a safe trip Doris! Hope the weather is good for the first part of your B2B

I am planning to bring a little of everything clothes-wise given the unclear weather forecast. I just sent my FE gifts in a box to our pre-cruise hotel via UPS; decided I didn't want to deal with the extra suitcase

 

[sonogal]

Off to the airport! Hope everyone has safe travels and we'll see you onboard.

(Suzanne- hopefully will see you Friday at the Crystal Palace. Otherwise Sunday for sure.)

 

[Allesma]

Off to the airport! Hope everyone has safe travels and we'll see you onboard.

(Suzanne- hopefully will see you Friday at the Crystal Palace. Otherwise Sunday for sure.)

Have a save journey and nice days in the Kingdom See you on Sunday at the port or the meeting!

 

[DMRick]

All I can say is..brrrrr! The wind is unbelievable here at Cape Canaveral. It did get up to 57, but it was short lived. The temp is supposed to go way down the next day or two, and then go up some.

The hotel (County Inn and Suites) is wonderful. They greeted us so nicely, gave us a beautiful room (best I've gotten through priceline) and treated everyone to a meet and greet type thing tonight, where they fed us ribs, tortilla's properly filled, a couple different salads, free wine, beer and soda. Cookies are free at the front desk..life is good.
Our room is very clean...looks like it was recently redone. It has bunk beds and a single bed in a small room, with a tv, and a micro, coffee pot and fridge, table, tv and of course the bed in the main room. Warning to those that smoke. There is no smoking her at all. You sign a paper saying you agree to pay a $250 cleaning fee, if you smoke in the hotel.Shuttle is free to the port. The front desk people are very very nice. Breakfast is free in the morning. Too cold for the pool, which is too bad. It's beautiful. Has a hot tub and kiddle pool as well.

 

[buick86]

All I can say is..brrrrr! The wind is unbelievable here at Cape Canaveral. It did get up to 57, but it was short lived. The temp is supposed to go way down the next day or two, and then go up some.

The hotel (County Inn and Suites) is wonderful. They greeted us so nicely, gave us a beautiful room (best I've gotten through priceline) and treated everyone to a meet and greet type thing tonight, where they fed us ribs, tortilla's properly filled, a couple different salads, free wine, beer and soda. Cookies are free at the front desk..life is good.
Our room is very clean...looks like it was recently redone. It has bunk beds and a single bed in a small room, with a tv, and a micro, coffee pot and fridge, table, tv and of course the bed in the main room. Warning to those that smoke. There is no smoking her at all. You sign a paper saying you agree to pay a $250 cleaning fee, if you smoke in the hotel.Shuttle is free to the port. The front desk people are very very nice. Breakfast is free in the morning. Too cold for the pool, which is too bad. It's beautiful. Has a hot tub and kiddle pool as well.

I agree with the weather it is cold here in Walt Disneyworld the wind is chilling, and we live in Northeast Ohio it is suppose to warm up this weekend so cross your fingers for 70's cant wait see everyone on the ship drive safely.

 

[tigger2on]

I only packed Capris for the kids and I. and Layers!!!! Lots of layers!
I don't think we'll be having many Mickey Ice cream bars outside in the evenings! LOL
We are off tomorrow morning. And will hopefully arrive at AKLV by 4:30. Hoping the kids DON'T want to go in the pool.... maybe I'll convince them to go to DTD to shop tomorrow!
See y'all soon!

 

[Allesma]

We're also off. Packed layers and still hopng for sun.

See you!

 

[msnoble]

I just wanted to say a big to all you great folks here on our Meet thread, especially all of you who participated in the FE exchange. It was so nice to meet you all, and to recognize a friendly face while out and about during the cruise. The gifts were all great, and my kids really enjoyed coming back to the room to find "goodies" waiting for us

Not sure I'll do a trip report, but I am hoping to post some photos to the Facebook group when we get back home on Saturday night. Hope everyone has a safe trip home, and that no one has too much snow waiting for them when they get home!

Thanks again!
Maureen, Erica, and Russell

ps: we booked while onboard!! Anyone else sailing to Alaska on 8/16/11?!

 

[tigger2on]

I am on my flight home as I write this....
I concur with Maureen. It was great meeting you all and my children and I really enjoyed the FE exchange. Hope everyone has a safe trip home and for those of you like me traveling back to the snow.... at least I'll be able to work off the cruise punds shoveling! LOL
HUgs to all from
Suzanne, Madigan & Graiden

We will also post some pics on the Facebook page!
And
WE booked 2 cruises on the Dream in 2011. Mom and Madi trip April10,2011 and then the whole famdamnly trip Oct.9, 2011!!! Both 4 day!

 

[ape123000]

We had a great time!! My kids really enjoyed the trip and the special gifts you left them made it even more special. Thank you so much! My husband-the one that didn't want to go on the cruise-now wants to go on a week one this October. If any of you are going again this year, please let me know.

Thanks again-Elizabeth, Armando, Samantha and Nicholas

 

[ragtopday]

Just wanted to chime in and say hello and THANK YOU to all the FE participants - my kids loved seeing new things in our FE each time we came back to the cabin and we were blown away by the creative ideas everyone had! Also, I thought we had terrific weather, all things considered, and I even came away with a slight sunburn (not to mention the 3.5 extra pounds!).

Off to try to do something with our pictures!

 

[ape123000]

Hi Suzanne,

I need your help pls! I want to rent pts for HH. Is $10/pt a good rate? Please reply. I can't put my email address, b/c I don't have enough posts.

Thanks,

Elizabeth

 

[tigger2on]

I booked one for October 2011... so if you get hooked... come on that one with me! My mom would love chatting with your mom... think they'd get on like a house on fire.
I am also booked for one for just Madigan and I in April 2011... both 4 day though!
Hope Nicholas and Samantha will enjoy the kids club like madigan and give you both LOTS of adult time!
Keep in touch!
Suzanne, Graiden & Madigan

P.S. how was Savannah???

 

[Allesma]

Thank you all for the nice FE gifts, we all loved the creative presents and liked it to meet you at the meeting and on the ship. We also rebooked our Med cruise in August and booked a 4 night in May 2011. Both kids liked the clubs and we had a lot of wonderful adult time. Liked to be able to share a dining table with Queenmom (Donna), her DH and daughter who our youngest became friends with.

TG the snow i gone overhere but it is raining, windy grey and cold.....................

Ellen

 

[buick86]

Hi Elizabeth! It's Shelly... I'm so glad you had fun and that Armando did too! I only wish Brandon would have gone with Sami and Nick to the club! Please keep in touch! My email address is mom2kaylei@gmail.com. Take care!