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

[ashleydoc]

Just ordered a grass Skirt ,and joined scotts grass Skirt Fraternity.So what have i let myself in for.

anyway proving us Brits do have a sense of humour.!!!!!

Ashley

 

[webray]

We got new luggage..lol. So hubby and I will have two 30in, one 29 and one 26inch. We are flying back from LAX and american has baggage restrictions. We have measured each carefully to make sure..lol. Now, hopefully they won't be over the weight limit..yeah right..lol. When our daughter headed to LA, she got pegged with and $80 charge at the airport for an extra bag over the weight limit..ugh.

We will also each have a carry on, one with laptop (hubby thinks he is going to get some work done on sea days..lol), and one for misc stuff.

Should be interesting. We will mix/match clothing also and use the DCL laundry and pressing services on the ship.

 

[rcostello1]

Thanks! That's exactly the type of information I need to know. Anyone have any suggestions on what part of the city they would stay in when visiting LA?

Will you have a car? I've stayed at the Westin by the airport several times. It's a great hotel and convenient to the airport and car rental locations. It's also convenient to Beverly Center, Beverly Hills, etc. Hmm, La Cienega I think was my route up and down .

I'm not sure where we're staying this time...we are flying JetBlue (3 bags @ 70lbs each, I think) so that is Long Beach, but I want to do LA for a day, maybe even Magic Mountain.

If you are touristing and have a car I would pick a hotel close to what you want to do. I'm in Anaheim when I do Disneyland and LA when I do the rest of SoCal cause I'm up to Malibu and down to Newport Beach when I'm there. So many places to go!

Oh, we got new 30" duffles on clearance at Target a month or so ago. $15 I think. I'm into "disposable" luggage since the airlines treat it so badly. I also found a great garment bag if anyone needs one. Wal Mart has American Tourister (nothing fancy) for $29.72...not wheeled but i didn't want the extra weight anyway. Best price for the quality, better than Target's inexpensive garment bag.

 

[angelaj]

I just received this e-mail from Dreams Unlimited:

Hi everyone!



We received the following letter from Disney Cruise Line concerning their recommendation for US citizenship documentation for the West Coast and repositioning cruises:



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As your clients prepare to set sail, we would like to share some information with you that will assist them in making their vacation seamless by significantly reducing their check-in and disembarkation time.


We recommend that United States citizens bring their valid United States passport as proof of citizenship. If your client is a US citizen and does not currently hold a valid US passport, we strongly encourage them to obtain one prior to their scheduled sail date. As you may know, US passports are valid for 10 years and can help expedite the boarding process, so this is a great time for them to apply for one. Please contact your local Immigration office for questions about applying for a US passport. As a reminder, US citizens traveling without a valid passport are required to present an original, state-issued certified birth certificate along with government-issued photo identification. Children under the age of 18 are not required to present photo ID.

We would like to remind your clients to pack a day bag, including all the items they will need for the day of their sailing, as their luggage will be delivered to their stateroom throughout the afternoon. Please advise them to include any medication, breakables, valuables and citizenship documentation in their day bag.

 

[Hygiene99]

Thursday Edition​

What's Going On.​

Precruise Going On's ​

Important
Important Update on Passports..Get the full Report Here.

NEW

SandraLee = Official Excursion List Maker!, Like to See Who is going with you?
PM your info to SandreLee and she will put this All together.
Click Here to PM

New

Seaulater = The List of Special Events...
For Example : 5/13/05 Peter's 39th Birthday !

Anniversary's Celebrated ? Will Get this info Printed
on the Dis Navagator, So We can Celebrate your Special Day..
Email Us Here
And a Few other Surprises .

New
TDC Nala = The Book Exchange, Get the Full report here.
Please Pm, with your ideas.. Click Here to PM Watch the onboard Nav. for info.. ?

NEW

DisneyPinDiva = Pin Trading, Seems we have Quite a few.. Pin trading meet while on board. Are you all bringing your pins? Click Here to PM

Jeff & Jen = WEBSITE, List of people Going & Photo's The Master List
If You wish to be added, You may Email your info. Info for The Master List.

Jeff & Jen = Door Magnets, Gift to all.See Them Here

Jeff & Jen =See where we are Stayying Click here .

Jeff, Jen & TDC Nala = T Shirt Design's
The t shirt designs, you can order them off cafe press And Zazzle at your convience. There are two designs, the second one was made by TDC Nala (Catherine)
Design #1 Kingdom To Kingdom, On Zazzle

Design #2, Repo This, on Cafe Press

TikiGirl =Cafe Press $5.00 OFF Coupon..
USE THIS CODE (climeslaptop )


Cotomom = Iron On Patches, Click Here To View , orders can still be accepted but payment is due by Friday, 3/11 Click Here to PM To See if Cotomom has any Extras.. After Deadline..


UPDATED
If you did not Recieve A Private Message from Robin Please contact Her.for Payment info. TINK33....
Moocow35 = Pins for the Cruise, limited edition Design, Designed By.
Ivanova / Susan / Dh / John , of The Ship Of Fools Thread.
Pins will be given out at the terminal and on the ship.. unless other arrangements are made. The Official Design is "A" Click here To View.
Recap: Order cut off by 2/21
Payment to me by 3/7
Robin

After Deadline has passed..​

Moocow35 = Extra pins available for latecomers, Click Here to PM

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

Kellib36 = Extra pins available for latecomers, Click Here to PM

UPDATED
Scott H. = PreCruise Get Together Saratoga Springs Resort BYOB 5/13/05 Friday. Click Here to PM Get full Report Here.

VideoGal1 = 5/13/04 Airport Hyatt Dinner MeetClick Here to PM Meet in lobby about 6 pm.

Q's My Princess = List of Pirate Names. Click Here to PM Alot of folks Dressing up for the pirate deck party..Get Pirate Name here Learn to talk pirate..Click Here
or here



Seaulater = Linked Dining Main Seating ended 2/28/05Get The Full report Here.

DVC Minnie = Linked Dining Late Seating Ended 2/28/05Get the Full report Here.


EnnisB = THE CHAT ROOM Come join us as we As we Discuss more fun things to do on our Cruise and Get Tips and pointers from other Cruisers..To Get To The Chat Room Click Here Times and Dates to Be announced on the thread..

What's Happening Onboard ​

Disneydreamer8 = Sailaway Party List.Click Here to PM See The current list Here
2 meets scheduled one at 3pm, and deck 10 as the ship leaves the port.

LittleKid58 = Sailaway Gift, Bottles of bubbles..

MEB51 = Bringing small bottles of bubbles to the sail-away party at 3:00 Pm.

Tap & Dap = Sailaway Gift, Sandal Key chain.

LITTLEKID58 = Bringing Mardi Gras Beads. for the Sailaway .

Cotomom, 3DAN & rcostello1 = A Cute little idea. For a Sailaway Gift

ShellofclearH20 = Special Surprise at sail-away party.

Hygiene99 = Surprise at Sailaway party 5:27 pm

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

Moocow35 = Working on a little surprise..

First Timers =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..
all GTY Status folks should add Room #'s asap.

Mickey & Joshnut = For the sailaway gifts making special customized lifesavers wrappers.

Janis= Sailaway Gift, mini flashlight keychains.

BriSully = Button
Bonzie1 and Brisully= To see It. Click Here

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

We are going to use the list on Jeff and Jen's web page - you know, this one: The Master List If for some reason you really don't want to be on Jeff's list, but would like a name badge, you can PM, KPROS with your information.



Kellib36 =Glow necklaces As Sailaway gift. to be used on one of the dark nights!

Karaeric =Wine tasting, Sponsored By :Dreams Unlimited Travel.

BYOW, Folks are Bringing Regional Wines and there favorites for others to taste. Limited to Children of Legal Drinking age..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.we will have one (or two) Mickey shaped door magnets that will get passed around the ship. Each person who receives the magnet will sign it, then go "tag" another participant's cabin door! It's a lot of fun. I'm hoping we can get the Mickey to go around to everyone more than once since we have 14 days!
Click Here to PM

ENDING SOON
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. Dead Line is Friday 03/04/05Click Here to PM

Seaulater = Donald (DUCKY) WILLIAMS, Pin and Card Presentation
Extra Pin ordered, To give to Don "Ducky" Williams From his "Friends & Family" from the Dis 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, Full.

kellib36 = Palo brunch, outside of the private room. , Sat. or Sun. May 21 or 22 at 10 a.m. Click Here to PM

Seaulater =Scrapbook Meet.Click Here to PM

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

Bettemom = Counted Cross Stitch Class, Learning Kit to be provided. Jenn would love to do this..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.

Scott H. = The Grass Skirt Fraternity. Join in the fun for Tropical night Or Dinner At Palo Lol . Click Here to PM



Hygiene99 = Group photo, Will arrange for Disney Photographer on a Sea day, Probably in Atrium Area. If You are on The Master List you Will be
contacted on the ship..

Hygiene99 = Group Photo to be taken on Pirate Night with all of us dressed up in our pirate clothing. Captain Hook and Mr. Smee Will Be requested to Join us... Group photo to be taken right in front of Lumiere's.

UPDATED
Scott H. = Castaway Cay Snorkle meet Adult Beach. Click Here to PM Get The full Report Here.

Seaulater = Disboard Navigator for this cruise. Now, I'm not coming up with an original idea here, but credit goes to Mark and Mary from the 10 day Christmas Cruise who made the Navigator and delivered to everyone's "fish" for when they arrived at their stateroom door.

I will make up the navigator (for everything we have scheduled prior to the cruise), print, bring, and deliver to everyone. I will also bring extras for the sailaway party(ies).
What Mary did is post the Navigator before we left on her website and then people could print out if they wanted.
So here's what it will list:
1. People's names; location and whether they are playing tag or not..
2. Each day and the schedule of disboard activities for that day.
3. A place for Notes
4. Anything else that might be deemed important.

Stateroom Volunteer = Volunteer'sTo Deliver The DIS Navigator That Will Be published each Day By Seaulater, Will contain What is Going on Each Day with The Dis Events. Zazu's Crew = Hygiene99, Bettemom,Videogal1,Ennisb, Scott H.and Angelj. Any others ?
Click Here to volunteer

After Our Cruise Has Ended.​

Scott H. = Transportation to G/C Resort. FULL Van.

Rcostello1 = Fantasmic Private Viewing.
At Disneyland on the Saturday We 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

NejTheLion = I was thinking about offering to put together a DVD of the cruise - collecting photos and possibly video footage from the cruisers afterwards, making some music videos, slideshows, etc. already having done quite a few for assorted family functions. I can make them all spiffy Nothing that needs to be decided now - just wondering if that's something any of you might be interested in... Email Here Just Click. Get the Full Report Here.

Get The hours For Disneyland Here..

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...Get the full Report Here.

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/

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 70 days.
Have something you would like to Share .. Click Here to PM.
or email us @ Hygiene99@aol.com


looks Good ?

 

[Az Pirates]

Just ordered a grass Skirt ,and joined scotts grass Skirt Fraternity.So what have i let myself in for.

anyway proving us Brits do have a sense of humour.!!!!!

Ashley

The frat just keeps growing! This is a good thing.

Don't know that I'll be able to convince DH to join in... but I will definitely be there, camera in hand.


Ashley,
Just noticed your picture on the cruise list. Was it taken on the London Eye?


Rcostello,
Don't let my oldest DD know you might be heading to Magic Mountain or you may need to plan for an extra body to tag along. She is a coaster nut and loves SFMM. We had season passes there the past couple of years. She has dragged me on every ride there and even talked me into paying extra to do thrill shot (and of course had to do the most insane setting)


So, not much chance of runnung into Jeff & Jenn on a Southwest flight, eh?
I actually don't mind the open seating. I figure I'll still be up packing at midnight anyway - I'll print off my A boarding passes and should be good to go. SW was $120 less (per person) than Jet Blue for us and a direct flight versus a layover. Hmmm

I had some catching up to do!
The in-laws called Friday night to let us know they would be dropping in for a visit... arriving Saturday morning!
They live over 400 miles away and were halfway here when they called. Do I smell a surprise ambush here? YIKES!
We love to have them come, but a bit of advance warning is always a good thing. Anyway, been busy entertaining along with all the normal busy stuff.


Back to Thumperiffic Thursday!

 

[LITTLEKID58]

Hi

Someone postered here awhile back about a place near the pier to send a package once we get off the ship.. Do anyone remember the name and how close was it to the pier....

We are thinking once we get off the ship we can send a package home.

We know once we hit Disneyland we will alot more stuff.. LOL

Liz

 

[bettemom]

Hi Guys, Kim here...

Just an FYI about suitcase weights.. Magellans catalog had a small hand held scale that goes to 50# to take with you and then you can weigh your suitcases before getting to the airport and having the nasty surprise of having to re-pack...

http://www.magellans.com/store/Games___Gifts___Gifts_Under__25KT189?Args=

Bye, Kim

 

[ashleydoc]

Ashley,
Just noticed your picture on the cruise list. Was it taken on the London Eye?

AZ Pirates

It was the London eye and you get a great view of London.It was a special day for us as on that particular date we also visited the Houses of Parliament and were given an inside tour of the building and visited the private members Dining room and Terrace ,which is normally only open to our parliamentarians,so we were fortunate to have got the invitation.This would not be possible now security has been tightened over the last year or so.

Ashley

 

[meb51]

Will you have a car? I've stayed at the Westin by the airport several times. It's a great hotel and convenient to the airport and car rental locations. It's also convenient to Beverly Center, Beverly Hills, etc. Hmm, La Cienega I think was my route up and down .

No - we're not planning to rent a car. I was thinking that the 6 of us might take super shuttle from the port to our hotel (wherever that may wind up being). I want to be in a place where it is easy to get a tour (perhaps being picked up at the hotel) but also be in a part of the city that is relatively safe. We had been planning to spend the second night near the airport because we have early flights but now I'm not so sure.

 

[BobandLee]

The frat just keeps growing! This is a good thing.

Don't know that I'll be able to convince DH to join in... but I will definitely be there, camera in hand.


..........
Back to Thumperiffic Thursday!

CAMERA! I don't know if I will now or not!

 

[BobandLee]

Recieved the following in an e-mail today----
OPEN CASTING CALL:
Nassau, Bahamas & Marsh Harbour, Abaco

"Pirates of the Caribbean II & III" starring Johnny Depp,
Orlando
Bloom, directed by Gore Verbinski, seeks men and women of all ages
for background roles. Looking for men and women to portray sailors,
pirates and asian seamen. Looking for weathered looks, working-class,
charactery faces, NOT modern day, clean cut looks. The film is
shooting in the Bahamas summer and fall of 2005. ALL POSITIONS ARE
PAID.
**Applicants must have housing options on Grand Bahama Island**

Friday March 4th:
British Colonial Hilton, Nassau, Bahamas
Governor's Ballroom A 5:00pm - 8:00pm


Sunday March 6th:
Abaco Beach Resort, Marsh Harbour
Below Decks 1:00pm - 4:00pm

If unable to attend casting call, please visit our website:
www.piratescasting.com
And/or send application/photo to submit@piratescasting.com

Submissions will be accepted through May 2005.

WWW.PIRATECASTING.COM

Something for all you pirates to consider.

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

Recieved the following in an e-mail today----
OPEN CASTING CALL:
Nassau, Bahamas & Marsh Harbour, Abaco

"Pirates of the Caribbean II & III" starring Johnny Depp,
Orlando
Bloom, directed by Gore Verbinski, seeks men and women of all ages
for background roles. Looking for men and women to portray sailors,
pirates and asian seamen. Looking for weathered looks, working-class,
charactery faces, NOT modern day, clean cut looks. The film is
shooting in the Bahamas summer and fall of 2005. ALL POSITIONS ARE
PAID.
**Applicants must have housing options on Grand Bahama Island**

Friday March 4th:
British Colonial Hilton, Nassau, Bahamas
Governor's Ballroom A 5:00pm - 8:00pm


Sunday March 6th:
Abaco Beach Resort, Marsh Harbour
Below Decks 1:00pm - 4:00pm

If unable to attend casting call, please visit our website:
www.piratescasting.com
And/or send application/photo to submit@piratescasting.com

Submissions will be accepted through May 2005.

WWW.PIRATECASTING.COM

Something for all you pirates to consider.

and YOU got this invitation because?????........
Okay all you weathered scrubby charactery pirates out there...... are you willing to give up your cruise to film with Johnny Depp?

 

[eeyorefreak]

I just received this e-mail from Dreams Unlimited:

I wonder why I didn't get the email? Did anyone else (who booked with Dreams) get this email?

Shannon

 

[SandraLee]

I have booked with Dreams and I did not get the email about passports, either...

 

[videogal1]

Okay all you weathered scrubby charactery pirates out there...... are you willing to give up your cruise to film with Johnny Depp?

Y E S ! ! !

 

[SandraLee]

I'm thinking of where our family wants to have dinner on Friday, May 13. We arrive into MCO around 4:00 and are staying at the Hyatt. My original plan was to go to DDD and eat dinner there, but nothing looks great.

We have never been to the Boardwalk, AKL, Beachclub . . . We love a good steak and the menu at Contempory Concourse Steakhouse looks perfect, but I'm not thrilled about going to the Contempory.

Can anyone recommend a good (not extremely expensive) restaurant?

Thanks.

 

[Hygiene99]

I'm thinking of where our family wants to have dinner on Friday, May 13. We arrive into MCO around 4:00 and are staying at the Hyatt. My original plan was to go to DDD and eat dinner there, but nothing looks great.

We have never been to the Boardwalk, AKL, Beachclub . . . We love a good steak and the menu at Contempory Concourse Steakhouse looks perfect, but I'm not thrilled about going to the Contempory.

Can anyone recommend a good (not extremely expensive) restaurant?

Thanks.

You Want a Great Steak Go To The Flyying Fish Cafe
on the boardwalk.. Awesome food. open kitchen and
a wood fired oak grill Try the steak we will be there on thursday night..

they are a little pricey $29.00 for the steak... but they have it on the kids menu also..
If you have that discount card i believe it works there..

Worth the money IMO.

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

I'm thinking of where our family wants to have dinner on Friday, May 13. We arrive into MCO around 4:00 and are staying at the Hyatt. My original plan was to go to DDD and eat dinner there, but nothing looks great.

We have never been to the Boardwalk, AKL, Beachclub . . . We love a good steak and the menu at Contempory Concourse Steakhouse looks perfect, but I'm not thrilled about going to the Contempory.

Can anyone recommend a good (not extremely expensive) restaurant?

Thanks.

BOMA! BOMA! BOMA! And bring me a zebra dome please...LOL
of course if you DO go to the Contemporary it is PIN TRADING NIGHT! )
Yachtsmens Steakhouse at Yacht Club is good for steak.. but pricey. Isn't EVERYTHING at Disney pricey?? I still vote for BOMA!

 

[NEM]

Okay guys and gals...

I go away for a week and come back to more than 500 new posts....YIKES!! It took me a while to catch up, but now I am. It seems to be getting chattier as we get closer.

Hello to all the new peeps. I look forward to meeting you all!!!

I will be in touch with the respective parties to whom I owe payment for pins and patches and will take care of it in the next couple of days.

I also want to let Jenn know that DCL changed our room number - YAY!!!! The baby will get a bath!! Our gang is now in 8546 complete with tub! We are very pleased. We were not looking forward to two weeks of portable tubs or ferrying around the baby to get her a bath. I will get an email off to her as well.

So, that is good news. Oh, and we are in for tag, so I want to make sure that our new room number gets listed for that...

I am getting so excited. My sister and I are in heavy negotiations (aka planning) for our sailaway gift - it is hard when you factor in transport, luggage, cost, etc...but we are having fun!!

I will be around another week and then am off to WDW for 10 days for Spring Break. YIPEE!! So, let me know if anyone needs anything down there, I will be happy to look into it and see what I can find.

I hope all is well and that you are having a great week!!

Ciao,
Michelle aka NEM