20050514..May 14, 2005...Official Check in Disney's 1st 14 Day thru Panama Canal Part 2

[BobandLee]

I have only really been following the site for a week or so ,if the questions I am asking have already been posted on site I.am sorry for asking again.

is it known how many formal,semi formal nights ,party nights there are ,and the theme.I see there is mention of a pirate night but dont know much about it.

Also as we are coming from the UK ,I might like to hire a Tuxedo ,can you get these from Disney on the Magic or what would you recommend.


Ashley

I seem to remember that when you get your travel documentation from disney, there is a pamplet from the formal wear company in there. I never have used them, but I have heard they are good.
Me? I am still undecided about the tux thing. Despite what Scott says, I don't think the tux jacket would go good with the grass skirt.

 

[Hygiene99]

Friday Night Edition


What's Going On.


Precruise Going On's


IMPORTANT...
To make sure we get our pins in time for the cruise, I will need to get the payment to Susan by 3/14 the latest. Ideally, we should have the order cut off on 2/14, which would give everyone 3 weeks to get the payment to me. We can extend that by a week, as I am padding this to leave no room for errors. I figure I need the payment by 3/7. Susan says she needs the payment by 3/14, and will order by 4/1, so we will have our pins by 4/29 (this leaves only a 2 week window for error) Once we cut off the orders, I will contact Susan with our total, and then she will get the pricing. I will PM everyone as well as post the price. Initially, I was going to just purchase them, and collect when I pass them out. But we have so many orders, which will amount to $900 or so, and I guess you can figure out why it will be pay first

Recap: Order cut off by 2/14 - 2/21
Payment to me by 3/7
Payment to Susan by 3/14
Susan will order and pay by 4/1
Pins delivered to me by 4/29

Please let me know if you have any suggestions or comments!

Robin (aka Brunhilda Pink Toe )


Moocow35 = Pins for the Cruise, will be a limited edition Design, To be Designed By.
Ivanova / Susan / Dh/ David , of The Ship Of Fools Thread .
Pin cost per Pin is about $2.50

Here is the Pin design for this group, It is not final as of yet..and Feel it should Say First on it somehow...Suggestions

Pins will be given out at the terminal and on the ship.. unless other arrangements are made..

VideoGal1 = Extra pins available for latecomers , please pm her.
After Deadline has passed..

http://disney.ennis.tv/Panama Canal Cruise.htm



We ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE.... to Take on this Task..
** Medallion.. This design can also be made into one ..**
If there is some interest in this we would have to get a list going for that also... to be put on a key chain or worn at the end of a lanyard..?????
I Do not know the cost about same as pin ??
and the Same payment requests and hand out procedure as the pins will follow.


AKA TigfanJeff & Jenkatt..

Jeff & Jen = Door Magnets gift to all..http://www.tiggerfan.net/canal/door2.html

Jeff & Jen = T Shirt Design's

The t shirt designs, you can order them off cafe press at your convience. There are two designs, the second one was made by TDC Nala (Catherine)
www.cafepress.com/canalcruise/
www.cafepress.com/repocruise/

Jeff & Jen = WEBSITE, With list of people Going and Photo's
http://www.tiggerfan.net/canal/ If You wish to be added you may
Gmail your info to. jenkatt@gmail.com

Jeff & Jen = Also on website, Room Locations
http://www.tiggerfan.net/canal/deckplans.html

Cotomom = Iron On Patches, Design of Patch to be the same as pin Design.. Cost $2-$3 Buck each please Pm with your info.

Hygiene99 = 5/12/04 Walt Disney World Meet Pm them.. TBA


Scott H. = Precruise Get Together Saratoga Springs Resort BYOB 5/13/05
Friday. PM if intrested..
Time to be annouced, Subject to change !!


VideoGal1 = 5/13/04 Airport Hyatt Dinner Meet .. You may PM her also..
Meet in lobby about 6 pm..


Bonzie1 = Has submitted 2 Great Design's that you may wish to use.
At your own Risk for whatever ...here is a link for that
http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/da...PEGSC-thumb.jpg
And the more friendly version that will not step on Disney's copyrights..
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/...016108YaNGrVu0A


Q's My Princess = List of Pirate Names. You may PM them with your
Pirate name..

Seaulater = Linked Dining Main Seating

1. PM me with your names, stateroom number and reservation number.
2. Cut-off date for requests-February 28, 2005 at 5 p.m. MST.
3. I will fax request to DCL asking that our whole "family" be linked.

EXCEPTIONS: (We've always got to have those!)

1. If you are wait listed for the main dining you will probably not know by February 28 that you have been put on main. However, please check on the 28th with DCL just in case your waitlist has come through.

2. Once your waitlist has come through (even after the February 28 date), PM me and I will call DCL and get you linked with the group.

Any questions, send me off a PM and I'll respond. Remember I need your confirmation number!

DVC Minnie = Linked Dining Late Seating

1. PM DVC Minnie with your names, stateroom number and reservation number.
2. Cut-off date for requests-February 28, 2005 at 5 p.m. MST.
3. DVC Minnie will fax request asking for our whole "family" of late diners to be linked.

EXCEPTIONS: (We've always got to have those!)
1. If you are wait listed for the main dining you will probably not know by February 28 that you have been put on main. AT THIS POINT IF YOU ARE WAITLISTED FOR MAIN DO NOT PM DVC MINNIE TO BE PUT ON THE LATE DINING LINKING YOU WITH ALL THE OTHER LATE DINERS!

TikiGirl = CAFE PRESS $5.00 OFF Coupon..
USE THIS CODE ( BEANSMUTTON )
No idea how long it will be good for but it worked for me.


What's Happening Onboard


Disneydreamer8 = Sailaway Party List . you may PM your info...
2 meets scheduled one at 3pm and of course deck 10 as
as the ship leaves the port..

ShellofclearH20 = Bringing a Special Surprise to sail-away party.

Hygiene99 = Surprise at Sailaway party 5:15 pm

Moocow35 = working on a little surprise..

First Timers = Will be bringing gifts to share at the sail aways and special
plastic wine glasses for the wine tasting party.

BriSully = Button duty To Be handed out at terminal and onboard.
Will Soon start a list for those interested.

Karaeric, AZpirates, Seaulater, Kpros / Spros, DisneyPinDiva, Scott H., Hygiene99 and WebmasterRegina. = Name Badge / Lanyard Give Away.

But there is a catch. Since we will need to know everyones name and the names of those traveling with you, We are going to use the list on Jeff and Jen's web page - you know, this one: http://www.tiggerfan.net/canal/

So - if you want to be included in the name badge/lanyard give away, make sure that your information is complete on tiggerfan Jeffs master list.


Kellib36 = Glow necklaces As Sailaway gift. to be used on one
of the dark nights! Another reason to be on the list Mentioned above..

Karaeric = Wine Tasting, Sponsored By : Dreams Unlimited.

You may pm them to be added to the list. BYOW location to be announced.
Folks are Bringing Regional Wines and there favorites for others to taste.

Wine tasting: Have questions about how wine is made or why 2 chardonays can taste so different? Send me all your questions about wine and we'll have a special wine making presentation during our tasting event.

Tink33 = Walks around the deck, workout in the gym, swimming, dancing at the deck parties - every bit of exercise means more chocolate souffle. And I will think of a reward program for those that join us. pm if intrested. Any and all levels of fitness are welcome. Official Name of the Group..Ready to Exercise Phor Overindulging..

Karaeric = TAG: If you would like to play, please PM Kara your stateroom # and names. If you don't yet have a cabin #, send it as soon as you get it.

Danicaw = High tea list ..please PM, with your info we will need a head count
so reservations can be made on the ship , may have to be split into several groups.


Seaulater = Donald (DUCKY) WILLIAMS, Pin and Card Presentation

The extra pin I ordered was to give to Don "Ducky" Williams from his "Friends and Family" from the Disney Boards.
I thought I would do a card and get as many people as possible to sign and give it to him with the pin as a token of appreciation. He really does go above and beyond...... should give 2 pins Hygiene99 will Supply 2nd..


Seaulater = Palo Brunch Sat. or Sun. May 21 or 22 at 10 a.m. limited space
TBA.. Full

kellib36 = Also planning Palo brunch TBA.. You may PM her..

Seaulater = Scrapbook Meet, PM also. TBA

Bettemom = Scrapbook Gift Exchange, PM your info. at scrapbook Meet ?

ImprovGal = Coming soon to an "at sea" day near you -- "Cruise Line Is It Anyway? (Improviseational Comedy)"
I know this will come as a complete surprise to everyone, but one of my interests is improv comedy. Since DCL took the improv out of Off-Beat, it's up to us to bring improv back to the Magic. So, I'll be "hosting" some improv games on one of the at sea days TBD. Anyone interested? No experience necessary. It's just for fun. Audience members needed, too, but a minimum drink requirement may be imposed to enhance the comedic value of participants. Must be 18 or older to participate. Some restrictions may apply. Offer valid in 49 U.S. States. Sorry, Tennessee!

Hygiene99 = Group photo, Will arrange for Disney Photographer on a Sea day
Probably in Atrium Area. If You are on Jeff and Jen's list, you Will be
contacted on the ship if room # provided .

BobandLee = The Great hammock Race at Castaway Cay. Pm Bob for more info.. Head starts to be given Space is limited .

Scott H. = Castaway Cay Snorkle meet Adult Beach. PM Him.
And Dont for get the Sun Screen..

Tap & Dap = In charge of contacting DCL.. and letting them know
there are 250 Dis board frustrated Cruisers that want to know
What the Heck is going on...

What Is Happening After Our Cruise Has Ended.

Scott H. = Transportation to G/C Resort. From the ship space is limited
pm for info. FULL Van.

Rcostello1 = Fantasmic Private Viewing. At Disneyland on the Saturday
you arrive Space is limited to 21 TBA PM if intrested. Cost $53.00
Desert Buffett..
Videogal1 = The Price Is Right. Trip See a taping of the Show Date and time TBA

Just Some thought's

Some folks are staying at 2 of the most stayed at resorts at the Port
Ron Jons and the Radisson, no official meets have been Set up as of yet but Look for folks all day around the pool area's also several others at the Airport hyatt and plans are in works.




Some Other Tid Bit's. Of Info

PASSPORTS = Strongly suggested By Disney Cruise Line....
Debark in Ca. will Be easier For those with.
Here is a link you can get the application here have it all filled out the go to your local Post office that may offer this service..http://travel.state.gov/

5/14/05
Space shuttle launch at 4:11 pm, may change..
Also traffic could Be Heavy Getting to the port if you plan to drive allow extra time Locals are also planning on Leaving early so that tells you something..

We Also Feel strongly that the Route is going to be Altered..
IN Some way ?

Donald Ducky Williams, will be onboard and we will recieve 2 Lithographs
1 for going on the cruise and one for going thru the canal.
This has been said on other cruises by DDW ..

Canal Party = All seas travel, is hosting a party in the Roy Suite the day of the Canal crossing . for its customers. You can do better than that.. LOL

Return Cruisers Gift = it is rumored that there is a new gift not a beach towel as on past Cruise's .. Will we get it I Think So ?


The Disclaimer

It is not Mandatory that you bring something for everybody, we all understand.. People do what they can with what they have .. This Maybe a trip of a Lifetime.

Please feel Free to Stop by at any of the events with or without something for People on the cruise.. Meeting you would Be the Best Gift Of All..
Im sure I speak For All on this Thread. Come on be part of the fun ...
We did not know of all this on our first cruise and Got welcomed by everyone. Reguardless. Dont miss out. 05/14/05 Repo Cruise Thread..

Will keep updated for the next 85 days.
Have something you would like to Share .. please Private message us or email us @ Hygiene99@aol.com

No part 2 ?

 

[Q's My Princess]

I have a couple of questions for those people who are linking their late dining reservations...

First, how big are the tables and if there are 20+ people will they just put us at a group of big tables near each other?

Second, DH and I are interested in linking our reservation for late dining and will have our DD4 AKA Pirate Doris the Pink eating with us. We are planning on having her eat her main course during our appetizer, then taking her back to the Oceaneer's Club for FUN while we finish our dinner. Has anyone ever done this? I read about it from the main DIS DCL page and thought it sounded good.

Laurie
AKA Captain Mary Flint

 

[ennisb]

Another sign of progress, the kids passports came in today's mail. YES!!!

 

[moocow35]

All that I have been told so far is that we will have a deluex oceanview stateroom.....do not know if CAT 8 or 9 yet or which deck. Airfare is included so I guess we will have to wait for Disney to schedule flights.....problably won't know til the last minute when were flying.
Since we have to wait for confirmation from disney I don't know when we will be able to sign up for excursions...I hate waiting for others so I can plan!

Denise

Hi Denise and family! Welcome! That is so awesome that you won the cruise! You should know about your Disney air 30 days before sailing. If you don't hear from them, call and get your flight numbers and which carrier. Then call the airline directly to get your seat assignments! There have been times when families have been split up.

Ask away if you have any questions! This is going to be so much fun!

Robin (Brunhilda Pink Toe )

 

[moocow35]

We are guessing there will be 2 formal nights and 2 semi-formal nights. If there are more than that I am eating dinner in my underwear in my cabin.

I'll be doing the same, or eating at topsiders if there is anymore than that as well! Seriously, they really should let us know about this in advance!

Robin(Brunhilda Pink Toe )

 

[karaeric]

Hi everyone!!!!
I have been lurking on site since we won 1 of the 4 cruises given away by Delilah.....lucky us. My name is Denise, my DH Eric, DD12 Robin and DD8 Mandy will be onboard for the repo!!!! Sounds like our first cruise will be a blast.

Denise

Welcome Denise! My DH's name is Eric too (I know, that was hard to figure out by my user name... )

I'm sure you've seen Peter's REALLY long recaps of events by now. Make sure you get on Jeff's list of who's going. You can send the info to TigfanJeff or JenKatt. Send them your names, ages (if you want), where you're from, cabin # if you know it, and a picture if you have one.

Let me know if you're interested in attending the wine tasting or playing TAG.

Follow Peter's list for all other contacts for the other fun stuff we're doing!

 

[moocow35]

Total pin count is 388!

3Dan – 20
Spros – 8
Videogal1 – 20
Q’smyPrincess – 12
SandraLee – 4
EnnisB – 10
Kevin&Randall – 20
ScottH – 6
Moocow35- 10
LittleKid – 8
Bonzie1 – 8
Tap&Dap – 12
Hmrgang – 5
EpcotKilterFan – 6
Seaulater – 12
Janis – 6
Meb51 – 6
AZPirates – 10
Hygiene99 – 20
Mickey&JoshNut – 4
Disneycruising – 8
Kellib36 – 15
AshleyDoc – 4
Mickbee – 3
BetteMom – 6
TadsMommy – 5
JenKatt – 2
Fast43 – 6
ShellofclearH20 – 2
Myfairygodmother – 8
Pappy – 2
Cotomom – 12
Maleficent59 – 20
Gene2Geno – 2
Tikigirl – 4
BobandLee – 2
Danicaw – 2
FirstTimers – 5
DisneyDreamer – 6
Brisully – 8
Kaylin – 4
WebmasterRegina – 3
NycCajun – 10
KaraEric – 2
Dalemm – 2
DVCMinnie – 4
Disneypindiva – 12
Nem - 12


Invaderzim – 10 (aug repo)
Ivanova – 2 (aug repo)


Only 12 more, and we will be at 400, which I think will give us another pricing break tier. Hmm...I think I may just have to up my order


Robin (Brunhilda Pink Toe )

 

[karaeric]

I have only really been following the site for a week or so ,if the questions I am asking have already been posted on site I.am sorry for asking again.

is it known how many formal,semi formal nights ,party nights there are ,and the theme.I see there is mention of a pirate night but dont know much about it.

Also as we are coming from the UK ,I might like to hire a Tuxedo ,can you get these from Disney on the Magic or what would you recommend.


Ashley

Welcome Ashley! As everyone has said, we don't know, and may not know until boarding day, how many formal and semi-formal nights there are. But the educated guess is 2 formal, 2 semi-formal. Themed nights could include pirate night, tropicalifagilisticexpialidocious night (tropical night), and mexicalifagilisticexpialidocious night (mexican night). For a great run down of what these events entail, try checking out the Magical Disney Cruise Guide . This guide also talks about the tux rentals and gives you the web site for the rentals so you could preorder them.

Hope this helps! And as Linda said, we are always overly eager to give tons of advice, so ask away!

 

[Kevin&Randall]

I have only really been following the site for a week or so ,if the questions I am asking have already been posted on site I.am sorry for asking again.

is it known how many formal,semi formal nights ,party nights there are ,and the theme.I see there is mention of a pirate night but dont know much about it.

Also as we are coming from the UK ,I might like to hire a Tuxedo ,can you get these from Disney on the Magic or what would you recommend.


Ashley

Ashley --

Disney uses this company for their formal wear. No options for women.

http://www.cruiselineformal.com/prod_dcl_m.html

They have a nice package for men with two jackets, pants, shirts, etc.

Kevin&Randall

 

[seaulater]

I have only really been following the site for a week or so ,if the questions I am asking have already been posted on site I.am sorry for asking again.

is it known how many formal,semi formal nights ,party nights there are ,and the theme.I see there is mention of a pirate night but dont know much about it.

Also as we are coming from the UK ,I might like to hire a Tuxedo ,can you get these from Disney on the Magic or what would you recommend.


Ashley

Welcome Ashley! So glad you have decided to earn your ears and join us!

Since some of us recently just got off the 10 day Christmas Cruise, here are the nights they had:

2 formal
2 semi-formal
1 Pirate night (everyone given pirate bandanas at dinner, waiters all dressed up in pirate stuff and hundreds of passengers also, big pirate deck party, Captain Hook, Mr. Smee, fireworks, the whole she bang.)
1 Tropical Night (everyone given lei's when they went to dinner)

I think I remember somewhere reading either on the Aug 20 site or here about the tux rental price for the 14 day. If no one knows here, I am sure the Aug 20 thread knows the answer.


I would think they may add one more formal night, one more semi-formal, and who knows what else. DCL is not real good communicating these things, and even though we got 100 different answers from 100 different people at DCL up to the day before the cruise (even which nights were which), when we actually got on the ship and got our first Personal Navigator that night, the nights had changed from what we had been told. So, worst case scenario-the first night on the ship you can figure out what you are going to wear to dinner on what nights!

Okay, that's my nickel's worth!

Linda

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

We are guessing there will be 2 formal nights and 2 semi-formal nights. If there are more than that I am eating dinner in my underwear in my cabin.

TMI!!! TMI!!!

 

[seaulater]

We are guessing there will be 2 formal nights and 2 semi-formal nights. If there are more than that I am eating dinner in my underwear in my cabin.

Let me just set the record straight.....................................

MR. SEAULATER (THAT WOULD BE DH) WOULD SHOW UP IN HIS UNDERWEAR IF HE HAD TO. DO YOU THINK HE WOULD TURN DOWN ANOTHER THREE ENTREE'S AND A COUPLE OF DESSERTS?????



Seriously, I've thought about being on a different rotation!!!

Linda

 

[seaulater]

TMI!!! TMI!!!

Well geez Leslie.......................Gloria Gayner shows up when we aren't expecting her!!!

Linda

 

[seaulater]

Total pin count is 388!

3Dan – 20
Spros – 8
Videogal1 – 20
Q’smyPrincess – 12
SandraLee – 4
EnnisB – 10
Kevin&Randall – 20
ScottH – 6
Moocow35- 10
LittleKid – 8
Bonzie1 – 8
Tap&Dap – 12
Hmrgang – 5
EpcotKilterFan – 6
Seaulater – 12
Janis – 6
Meb51 – 6
AZPirates – 10
Hygiene99 – 20
Mickey&JoshNut – 4
Disneycruising – 8
Kellib36 – 15
AshleyDoc – 4
Mickbee – 3
BetteMom – 6
TadsMommy – 5
JenKatt – 2
Fast43 – 6
ShellofclearH20 – 2
Myfairygodmother – 8
Pappy – 2
Cotomom – 12
Maleficent59 – 20
Gene2Geno – 2
Tikigirl – 4
BobandLee – 2
Danicaw – 2
FirstTimers – 5
DisneyDreamer – 6
Brisully – 8
Kaylin – 4
WebmasterRegina – 3
NycCajun – 10
KaraEric – 2
Dalemm – 2
DVCMinnie – 4
Disneypindiva – 12
Nem - 12


Invaderzim – 10 (aug repo)
Ivanova – 2 (aug repo)


Only 12 more, and we will be at 400, which I think will give us another pricing break tier. Hmm...I think I may just have to up my order


Robin (Brunhilda Pink Toe )

Just an FYI....was just over on that thread.....you know.....the Ship of Fools.............they only have 375 pins ordered right now. You would think with all the jabbering they do on that thread they would have twice as many pin orders as we do!!!! At least we have them beat in one category!

 

[EpcotKilterFan]

Since some of us recently just got off the 10 day Christmas Cruise, here are the nights they had:

2 formal
2 semi-formal
1 Pirate night (everyone given pirate bandanas at dinner, waiters all dressed up in pirate stuff and hundreds of passengers also, big pirate deck party, Captain Hook, Mr. Smee, fireworks, the whole she bang.)
1 Tropical Night (everyone given lei's when they went to dinner)

I would think they may add one more formal night, one more semi-formal, and who knows what else. DCL is not real good communicating these things, and even though we got 100 different answers from 100 different people at DCL up to the day before the cruise (even which nights were which), when we actually got on the ship and got our first Personal Navigator that night, the nights had changed from what we had been told. So, worst case scenario-the first night on the ship you can figure out what you are going to wear to dinner on what nights!

Okay, that's my nickel's worth!

Linda

Hey Linda,

So you are thinking that we will have 3 formal nights?? Well no matter, I will just have to wear the same dress twice

I thought we were going to get the excursion booklet prior to the 90 days. Nothing yet here....

And since it looks like we will not get our docs until 10-14 prior to the cruise, I wish we could find out some of these things ahead of time.

My next task is determining which excursions to do.

For experienced cruisers, what is the best way to sign up for excusions? Fax, E-mail or calling??

Debbie

 

[cotomom]

Sorry, not computer literate! See below post....

 

[cotomom]

After my initial checking around, it looks like the minimum order for a custom Iron on patch is 100 patches. They'll be 2.00 or a bit less, depending on the company we go with and how many we order. I'm going for the Pin design as the Patch design....

So, for those of you interested, let me know quantity desired and I'm starting a LIST!!!!

Kendra

 

[seaulater]

Hey Linda,

So you are thinking that we will have 3 formal nights?? Well no matter, I will just have to wear the same dress twice

I thought we were going to get the excursion booklet prior to the 90 days. Nothing yet here....

And since it looks like we will not get our docs until 10-14 prior to the cruise, I wish we could find out some of these things ahead of time.

My next task is determining which excursions to do.

For experienced cruisers, what is the best way to sign up for excusions? Fax, E-mail or calling??

Debbie

I'm just thinking with all those sea days, that we will have more time to get ready. I love to get dressed up. Even when you get your documents, it won't tell you the right stuff. On the 10 day it still said the thing about the Tropical party and nothing about the pirate night. Nothing about number of formal nights, semi, etc. Heck, on the ship, they didn't even get the navigators right some nights!

On excursions, I prefer calling and talking to a real person. And then when they told me you couldn't book until 60 days out, I told them to go ask their supervisor cuz it was now 90 days out. Then when I booked, I made them fax me a confirmation because they were kinda unorganized with the new excursions (we had a pirate extravaganza on the Brig Unicorn which was used in the Pirates of the Caribbean-we were hoping Jack Sparrow would be on the pirate ship, but he wasn't). Anyway, with all the new excursions and messed up communications, we all kept requesting faxes of confirmations so we had it in writing. That would be my suggestion.

Linda

 

[EpcotKilterFan]

Thanks for the excursion info! I will be on the phone on Monday.

Now... to decide what I want to do

Debbie