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

[JenKatt]

Jeff and I over slept so we can't update now, but I swear we will do it tomorrow!

We're also paid in full!!!!!

 

[seaulater]

ONLY 13 MORE WEEKS UNTIL WE CRUISE!!!!

Was just looking at the Magic in port and figured about now I would have eaten all those shrimp!!! That is........if Disneypindiva didn't beat me to it!!

 

[seaulater]

I will also have sailaway goodies that will be keyed to stateroom numbers...It would be really helpful if those who are assigned a gty level stateroom would please add their stateroom numbers as soon as they are notified...

Ditto....I need stateroom numbers too!!

Linda

 

[NejTheLion]

We're a GTY Cat 4 and still no room number. Yes, we're fully paid. Yes, I check the DCL site every day to see if we've been assigned a room. I know some GTY people have found out their room numbers, but sadly, that doesn't apply to all. As soon as I know, I'll update our info

 

[seaulater]

We're a GTY Cat 4 and still no room number. Yes, we're fully paid. Yes, I check the DCL site every day to see if we've been assigned a room. I know some GTY people have found out their room numbers, but sadly, that doesn't apply to all. As soon as I know, I'll update our info

Maybe you'll get even a bigger surprise and get an upgrade. One can only hope!!!

I would bet you will see some changes with the 90 day mark hitting.

Linda

 

[nyccajun]

10 Patches for us please !!!

thanks COTOMOM !!


Carol
(hmmm lets see patches for my hat, my bag , my suitcase ... oops this could get addictive)

 

[Mickey&JoshNut]

We're a GTY Cat 4 and still no room number. Yes, we're fully paid. Yes, I check the DCL site every day to see if we've been assigned a room. I know some GTY people have found out their room numbers, but sadly, that doesn't apply to all. As soon as I know, I'll update our info

We're a GTY Cat 9 and we also have no room number assigned. I've been paid now for a few weeks and I check everyday to see if they've given us a number yet but DCL advised me that it is possible a room number won't be assigned until we receive our documents (which I understand is a couple of weeks before the cruise). We've also requested a certain deck & room number if possible but again was advised that they may not be able to honour it. For us, it doesn't matter as long as we have a window - we can live with anything since we're hoping to not spend much time in our room - there are just too many activities we want to attend.

I have a question about the sailaway parties & gifts - DCL is booking our air travel and we won't know until 30 days prior if we will be able to attend both parties or just the late one (all depends on when we fly in). For the sailaway gifts - I'm making special customized lifesavers wrappers and I know that some people are attending both parties - do I need to have enough gifts for each family at both parties or for just each family regardless of which party you attend?

Elaine

 

[Stitch6twosix]

Chris--wish you were coming on the cruise! But...I expect you to meet us at the port when we arrive. I want you taking lots of pictures of us arriving on the first ever Disney Cruise to California! Are you sure you can't talk you mom in to coming on the cruise? It's a great excuse to come and visit you!

Linda

I have been telling her to go but she won't listen to me. Oh well. I think she wants to save vacation days. Have fun.

Chris

 

[videogal1]

We're a GTY Cat 9 and we also have no room number assigned. I've been paid now for a few weeks and I check everyday to see if they've given us a number yet but DCL advised me that it is possible a room number won't be assigned until we receive our documents (which I understand is a couple of weeks before the cruise). We've also requested a certain deck & room number if possible but again was advised that they may not be able to honour it. For us, it doesn't matter as long as we have a window - we can live with anything since we're hoping to not spend much time in our room - there are just too many activities we want to attend.

I have a question about the sailaway parties & gifts - DCL is booking our air travel and we won't know until 30 days prior if we will be able to attend both parties or just the late one (all depends on when we fly in). For the sailaway gifts - I'm making special customized lifesavers wrappers and I know that some people are attending both parties - do I need to have enough gifts for each family at both parties or for just each family regardless of which party you attend?

Elaine

Hi Elaine
Not to worry...The magic that is being shared, in all its forms, is keeping this cruise from being like sharing a downtown elevator. The people bringing extras to what Disney CMs provide are having fun and expect that the others on the cruise will have fun, too...Nobody will get grumpy at a missed surprise...there will be plenty to go around...It will all overlap....I expect that those who do not need what I enclose in my goodie bags will offer the contents to other cruisers...Those who have not made friends on this list, people who share their dinner table, people who are neighbors on the same deck...This magic is for everyone to share...a bit at a time...

 

[meb51]

The problems on the 10 day were that on the first day of booking some of the CM's said you couldn't book, then they couldn't find the excursions since they had never been offered before. But then for other's, it was no problem at all. I think it was just who you talked to. Just be persistent and if the CM doesn't give you the answer you want, ask to talk to their supervisor or call back and you will probably get a different CM with a different answer! I asked them to immediately fax me confirmation so I had it in my hot little hands. I didn't get it. So in a couple of days I called back and talked to someone else and they had my excursion in there and they faxed me a confirmation.


Thanks for the information. I really appreciate it!!

 

[cotomom]

Hey guys....

About the patch and the pin. I LOVE the pin AS IS. My earlier comments about color changes were regarding the patch, not the pin. I also answered Ivanova's questions about background and font color, whether that's for pin and /or patch.

I didn't mean to sound ungrateful or trying to change the design/color of the pin. I don't expect nor request for Ivanova's DH to do anymore work than he already has done for us!

Kendra

 

[moocow35]

Hey guys....

About the patch and the pin. I LOVE the pin AS IS. My earlier comments about color changes were regarding the patch, not the pin. I also answered Ivanova's questions about background and font color, whether that's for pin and /or patch.

I didn't mean to sound ungrateful or trying to change the design/color of the pin. I don't expect nor request for Ivanova's DH to do anymore work than he already has done for us!

Kendra

Kendra,

I just sent you a pm. My thought....I love the pin as is also, but don't want to make the final decision myself. You were not sounding ungrateful at all, we all know that!

Does anyone else have any comments about the pin design? Help!

Robin

 

[Serena6010]

Hi everyone, I'm sorry this is my first time posting in a long time. We are still going...YEA!!

I was just wondering if anybody wanted to link ressies for early dinner seating w/us? We have been on 2 prior Disney cruises, linked ressies the 1st cruise and had a great time at dinner...we didn't the 2nd and dinner felt kind of boring.

I prefer another family with young children so we won't get on anybody's nerves..lol.(Our DS is going to turn 5 on 5/15 and our daughter just turned 2). PM me if you are interested. Thanks!

Serena
Todd(DH)
Jacob(DS)
Alyssa(DD)

 

[Hygiene99]

Sunday Morning 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

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 4/2

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
Pins will be given out at the terminal and on the ship.. unless other arrangements are made.. link for the Official Design..http://disney.ennis.tv/Panama Canal Cruise.htm

VideoGal1 = Extra pins available for latecomers, Click Here to PM

Kellib36 = Extra pins available for latecomers, Click Here to PM
After Deadline has passed..


NEW

Hygiene99 = Medallions List, To be the same design as the pin to be put on a key chain or worn at the end of a lanyard..?????
Cost $3.00 +- Same Rules as above with the pin apply..final price depends on amount . Please email, Hygiene99@aol.com Click Here to PM I Will Not Go Back thru the posts....let em rip.

Recap: Order cut off by 2/21
Payment to me by 3/7
Payment to Susan by 3/14
Susan will order and pay by 4/1
Medallions, delivered to me by 4/29
Paypal Address... to be provided.. We have to reach 100 medallions for an order PLEASE PRIVATE MESSAGE ME With Amounts as im not Going back

AKA TigfanJeff & Jenkatt..​

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

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 = 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.Click Here to PM


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

VideoGal1 = 5/13/04 Airport Hyatt Dinner Meet .Click Here to PM
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. Click Here to PM

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.
Click Here to PM

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.Click Here to PM

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.Click Here to PM
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

TADsMommy = Bringing surprises for everyone at both the 3pm and the sailaway parties.

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.

VideoGal1 & Cash = Sailaway goodies that will be keyed to stateroom numbers. From the Master List.. http://www.tiggerfan.net/canal
all GTY Status folks should add Room #'s asap.

Mickey & Joshnut = For the sailaway gifts - I'm making special customized lifesavers wrappers.

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.
BYOW location to be announced.Folks are Bringing Regional Wines and there favorites for others to taste. Click Here to PM

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.Click Here to PM

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. All levels of fitness are welcome. Official Name of Group.
Ready to Exercise Phor Overindulging.. .Click Here to PM


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.Click Here to PM

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.Click Here to PM


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..Click Here to PM

Seaulater = Scrapbook Meet.Click Here to PM

Bettemom = Scrapbook Gift Exchange, scrapbook Meet ?Click Here to PM

NEW

Bettemom = Counted Cross Stitch Class, Learning Kit to be provided. Click Here to PM

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 Click Here to PM Head starts to be given Space is limited .

Scott H. = Castaway Cay Snorkle meet Adult Beach. Click Here to PM
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 Cost $53.00 Desert Buffett..Click Here to PM

Videogal1 = The Price Is Right. Trip See a taping of the Show Date and time TBA Click Here to PM

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 .. Click Here to PM
us or email us @ Hygiene99@aol.com

Will have to think on it. When Im Fast A Sleep.

 

[Janis]

Just wanted to say I love the pin "as is" and also love Kendra's suggestion for the patch. Thanks to Susan an DH for their help!

 

[winotracy]

Hygiene99, you should! Got verandah, willing to share!

 

[moocow35]

It's official! The pin design is going to be left just as Susan's DH designed. (thanks to everyone who helped with this decision) All the credit does go to Susan and her DH for making this all possible! Thank you both!

Pin count is 416!

3Dan – 20
Spros – 8
Videogal1 – 20
Q’smyPrincess – 12
SandraLee – 4
EnnisB – 10
Kevin&Randall – 20
ScottH – 6
Moocow35- 12
LittleKid58 – 10
Bonzie1 – 12
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 – 10
TadsMommy – 10
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
JejtheLion - 3


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


Serena, or any of the newcomers, please pm me if you would like to order any pins. Videogal1, Kellib36, and I as well have extras for those who miss the cut off.

Is everybody ready with their excursion list for tomorrow morning?


Robin (aka Brunhilda Pink Toe )

 

[3DAN]

On your mark, 10hr 41min to go!!!!!!!
Bill

 

[NejTheLion]

Ok, we're ready for tomorrow. Looking to book the Seahorse Catamaran @ CC , Spanish Water @ Cur (and we'll check out the aquarium on our own) , El Mercado & CD @ Aca , Tequila et al @ Maz , and Santa Maria @ CSL .

Anyone else picked out their excursion choices?

 

[Mickey&JoshNut]

this is a silly question - I can't seem to get into the shore excursion form on the DCL site - I can find the telephone number but I can't seen to find times - what time can we call tomorrow (Sunday) to make our reservations? What time zone as well is it in?

I'm panicking that I won't be able to get the excursions I want - I'm hoping that they won't sell out quick.

Elaine