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

[kpros]

Hi Everyone

So far we have the following groups lined up to go on the 9:00am Cabo ATV tour:

charwac1 - 2 people - 2 ATVs
Serena6010 - 2 people - 1 ATV
DisneyPinDiva - 2 people - 1 ATV
ennisb - 4 people - 3 ATVs
kpros - 2 people - 2 ATVs
seaulater - 1 person - 1 ATV (one heavy throttle hand)
Bonzie1 - 2 people 2 ATVs

This is for the 9:00am tour. I would like to make the reservation soon, so if you are interested please let me know.

Ken

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

Hi everyone

This is the reply I received from disney... regarding the pins rsp, Liz

4/7/05

Thank you for your e-mail.
We welcome your observations and suggestions on ways in which we can improve our cruise experience. Please know that feedback such as yours is very important to us, as we are committed to offering a
cruise experience that meets the Disney standards of excellence and provides the type of magical vacation our guests have come to expect when visiting our theme parks, resorts, and ships. Your comments have been shared with the appropriate management teams.
We look forward to the chance to sail with you.

Sincerely,
Jennifer
Disney Cruise Line Guest Communications

Yeah... I got the exact same thing... form letter..... in a Disney sort of way of course.

 

[Q's My Princess]

Laurie, we(Me,DH,DS 5, DD2) will be on that same tour with you.

Serena,

I saw that you and DH will be doing the ATV tour in Cabo. Are you going to have the kids in the Club?

Never considered this option...please advise!

 

[Scott H]

Georgie, Most of our SCUBA students start out snorkeling and get the bug to get down there with the fish.

Simple snorkel lesson:
1. Get a lookie thingie , AKA a mask
2. Get some flippy thingies, AKA fins
3. Get a breathy tube thingie, AKA snorkel
4. Snorkel Vets is optional, will keep ya on the surface with less effort.

Put the above listed equipment on , get in the water, swim around looking down at all the cool things in the water, breath out of the breathy thing, (think breath in and out through your mouth), use the flippy things to propel you through the water (keep your legs strait as you kick more efficient). There ya have it.

Main thing is if you are comfortable in the water and have pretty good swimming skills you should adapt just fine. There are some mask clearing tricks and surface dive tricks but more on that later.

 

[Az Pirates]

How cool is that... our own Dis board snorkel class!

The one through the local rec center costs $35


Gotta get out in the garage and see if I can find our lookie, flippy, breathy thingies.
I hope they're with our walk on the hot beach sand thingies (water shoes)
Otherwise I may have to do some cruise shopping soon!

We were thinking about doing the cave tour in Curacao, but the Bounty Adventure sounds fun... may have to look into that one.

 

[Scott H]

Oh I forgot one thing, when your breathy thingie is under the water don't breath in.
Sorry.....

We charge $25 here at our rec center.

 

[airtime247]

Does anyone know it you can just go and swim (since we've never snorkled before)? This sounds like fun! We are currently signed up for the Outback Adventure, but DH just loves the water!

Snorkeling is a breeze! I can't even really swim that well. Well, I can swim but I just can't float.

I thought the breathing would be difficult at first but it wasn't bad. If you feel more comfortable, you can always just put on the mask and put your head underwater. After seeing all the beautiful fish below, you will instantly want to put on the rest of the gear and explore! You really don't realize what a different world you are missing just a few feet away when you are swimming!

We are really excited about the Bounty Adventures tour as there is lots of water time, good-sounding grub, and a rope swing I can't wait to make a fool of myself on!

-steve

 

[Hygiene99]

I copied this from a thread on the main board:

"Do you know how that's going to work when Disney starts allowing you to book your spa/Palo reservations online? I spoke to Debbie yesterday and she said that'g going to be the case in the beginning of May. "


Can anyone else verify that this is true? If it is, do you think it will be ready for us to use before our trip?

-Serena

Booking Palo Would not Be Fun As you do not know your Dining Rotation Til You Get on The Ship..

 

[Q's My Princess]

Snorkeling is a breeze! I can't even really swim that well. Well, I can swim but I just can't float.

I thought the breathing would be difficult at first but it wasn't bad. If you feel more comfortable, you can always just put on the mask and put your head underwater. After seeing all the beautiful fish below, you will instantly want to put on the rest of the gear and explore! You really don't realize what a different world you are missing just a few feet away when you are swimming!

We are really excited about the Bounty Adventures tour as there is lots of water time, good-sounding grub, and a rope swing I can't wait to make a fool of myself on!

-steve

Steve!

I can't believe I missed the rope swing! I'll join you in the "making a fool of myself"!

 

[Hygiene99]

Friday Edition​

What's Going On.​

Precruise Going On's ​

TigFanJeff = DOOR MAGNETS Get them now Personalized.
If your Dis Screen Name Starts With A thru M, Full Story Here . See Them Here.
NEW
Kpros = The Scavenger Hunt, get the Full Story HERE.
NEW

KPROS = ATV Tour in Cabo ... Get The Full Report Here. This Is For The 9 am Tour.Click Here to PM..... Follow up Report here.. .....See the Current List Here.

UPDATED LISTS
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 Castaway Cay: List.
Curacao: List. Mazatlan: list. . Acapulco: List.. Cabo San Lucas: List.

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 = 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 3 designs, the second one was made by TDC Nala.
Design #1 Kingdom To Kingdom, @ Zazzle
Design #2, Repo This, @ Cafe Press
Design #3, PIN DESIGN ON A T shirt @ Zazzle..
Design # 4, Pin Design on a T shirt POLO @ Zazzle.
TikiGirl = Cafe Press $5.00 OFF Coupon.. :Save $5 when you spend $35 or more!
USE THIS CODE .. SRVY1 when checking out. expires 04/13/05

Suggested a while back that we wear our "Repo This" shirts on Embarkation day. and our "All I got was this lousy t-shirt" on Debarkation day. We Are planning on doing This. If You Wish.

Cotomom = Iron On Patches, Click Here To View Deadline has passed.

Moocow35 = Pins, Limited Edition Design To About 500.. Thank You John And Susan.. See Them Here. 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

Scott H. = PreCruise Get Together Saratoga Springs Resort, Wine & Cheese Meet. 5/13/05 Friday. Click Here to PM Get full Report Here. Follow Up Here.

VideoGal1 = 5/13/05 Airport Hyatt Dinner MeetClick Here to 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 ....See the List Here..

EnnisB = THE CHAT ROOM Come join us as we As we Discuss more fun things to do on our Cruise.Get There Click Here

What's Happening Onboard​

SAILAWAY GIFTS & SUCH​

*Two Meet's scheduled, Deck 10 at 3 pm, and the deck 10 Sailaway Party.

Disneydreamer8 = Sailaway Party List, .
See the Current list.

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

NEW
Spros = Sailaway Gift linked to stateroom's More Here.

Bonzie 1 = Sailaway Gift @ 3pm Full Report H.ere

MyFairyGodMother = Sailaway Gift, More on that Here...
i12go2wdw, nyccajun, DVCminnieand Disney Deamer8 = Putting together gift bags for the Sailaway party.

Scott H. & Lynn = cruise sailaway gift. We will be making letters of Marque for Pirate Night. More info Here.

Q's MY Princess & Prince Charming = Sailaway Gift, Pirate Night door magnets, are my sailaway gift to all those DISboarders out there who are participating in Pirate Night on our cruise. Either PM or post your pirate name(s). Let me know which one you would like by either PMing me or posting a comment under the picture you like here on this site. See Them Here.
NEW

AshleyDoc = We are bringing some small souvenirs of London to give out at the 3pm Sailaway, have a few London Pins if anyone anyone would like.

WebRay = Surprise Gift, To be Delivered to Your Fish. If You are on the List.

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 sailaway party.

Hygiene99 = Surprise at Sailaway party, 5:21 pm.

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

Moocow35 = surprise at Sailaway..

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. FromThe Master List..

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

Janis = Sailaway Gift, mini flashlight keychains.

BriSully = ButtonMore info Here..

Bonzie1 and Brisully=To see It. Click Here

Karaeric, AZpirates, Seaulater, Kpros / Spros, DisneyPinDiva, Scott H., Hygiene99, BobandLee and WebmasterRegina. =

Name Badge's / Lanyard Give Away.

We are going to use the 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 Deck party night's.

Planned Events​

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

Danicaw = High Tea List . On Board the Magic, reservations Will Be made on the ship , May have to be split into several groups. Deadline has passed.

kellib36 = Palo Brunch, "other-than-private-room" It is Going to Be the same day as the Private room.Brunch Sat. or Sun. May 21 or 22 at 10 a.m. deadline has passed.

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

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.

THE DIS LUNCH = this will be held on Friday May 27th No response necassary.
Watch Your Dis Navigator For this. Time and Location To Be Determined..

WEBRAY = Cigars & Spirits Get Together. Enjoy a Good Cigar or a Stiff Belt. Then Come Meet BOB and others at the Get together. Time to Be Announced...Watch the Dis Navigator for this..Cigars and Spirits to be Provided. If you let them know.. Click Here to PM

TDC Nala = The Book Exchange, Get the Full report here.........Follow Up Report Here. Watch the Dis Nav.for info.

Seaulater =Scrapbook Meet.Click Here to PM Get The Full Report Here.
UPDATED

Bettemom = Scrapbook Gift Exchange $20.00 value, to Be Exchanged at the SB meet. More info Here

UpDated

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

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.

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

Mvlmeco * = Weight - Loss Mates. Interested parties can send me a private message for more info.. Click Here to PM......Full Story Here. Follow Up Report
HERE.

Karaeric = TAG GAME.: 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

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 notified 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.

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

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

Seaulater = Disboard Navigator. The Navigator To Be Made 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 has been done in the past is that the Navigator was posted, before we left on a website and then people could print out if they wanted.

Stateroom Volunteer = Volunteer's To Post, The DIS Navigator That Will Be published each Day By Seaulater, Will contain What is Going on Each Day with The Dis Events. To Be posted on these stateroom doors. also maybe needed for 1 or 2 Special delivery's Zazu's Crew = Ennisb / Son = Deck 8, Videogal1 = Deck 7,AZ Pirates = deck 6, MyFairyGodmother = deck 5, I12go2wdw/ Jordan = Deck 2,
Still need deck 1 Sorry I messed this up..

Seaulater = The List of Special Events. Birthdays, Anniversaries ?? Will Be printed on the Dis Navagator, So We can Celebrate your Special Day..
Email Us Here

KaraEric = Rotary Club, Calling all Rotary Club Members! My father is in Rotary and mentioned the other day that he will be missing three weeks worth of meetings for this trip. He was curious to know if there were other Rotary Club members cruising with us. If there are, he suggested holding a meeting or two on the ship to make up for the missed meetings with your local chapters.
I will be happy to coordinate this effort....Click Here to PM

DisneyPinDiva = Pin Trading, Seems we have Quite a few.. Pin trading meet while on board. Get The Full Report Here. ....current list here Click Here to PM
Pins For Sale On Repo Cruise Click here

HMRGANG = List of Teens, OK - I will volunteer to coordinate a list of "tweeners" (and teens, if they want to be included).Like to get to know about some of the other Young Adults on your Cruise, Make some new friends or someone to hang with ?Get the full Story here ........
.Click Here to PM

After Our Cruise Has Ended.​

Rcostello1 = Fantasmic Private Viewing. At Disneyland on the Saturday We arrive Space is limited to 21 TBA Cost $53.00 Desert Buffett..

Videogal1 = The Price Is Right. Trip See a taping of the Show.The date for TRIP is May 31. Deadline has passed.

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​

Still Feel That DISNEY CRUISE LINE : Will alter the Route.

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​

Disney Visa $50.00 Stateroom Credit. If You Qualify, Dont Miss Out. click here.

The Tip Caculator.. Get It Here

EpJenk = Dont want to Bring the 5 gallon Jug of shampoo You Got At COSTCO. try this site for all your traveled sized needs.. click Here

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/

Attire, = There will be two (2) formal and two (2) semi formal evenings. There will be one (1) pirate(1)tropical nights. I guess that leaves nine (9) "cruise casual" nights were jeans are allowed in the dining rooms (don't even get me started!)

Food = There are plans to introduce new lunch and dinner menus so that no menu will be repeated during the course of the sailing.

Entertainment = A new production show to be offered. Called " Twice Charmed ". Cinderella themed Stage Show.

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..

Return Cruisers Gift = It is rumored that there is a new gift not a beach towel as on past Cruise's.

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,
Dont miss out. 05/14/05 Repo Cruise Thread..



This Day in History

 

[kpros]

Hi Everyone

So far we have the following groups lined up to go on the 9:00am Cabo ATV tour:

charwac1 - 2 people - 2 ATVs
Serena6010 - 2 people - 1 ATV
DisneyPinDiva - 2 people - 1 ATV
ennisb - 4 people - 3 ATVs
kpros - 2 people - 2 ATVs
seaulater - 1 person - 1 ATV (one heavy throttle hand)
Bonzie1 - 2 people - 2 ATVs
Hygiene99 - 1 person - 1 ATV

This is for the 9:00am tour. I would like to make the reservation soon, so if you are interested please let me know.

Ken

 

[Serena6010]

Serena,

I saw that you and DH will be doing the ATV tour in Cabo. Are you going to have the kids in the Club?

Never considered this option...please advise!

Laurie,
yes, this will be our first excursion w/ DS in the club and DD in Flounders. Probably our only excursion alone this trip :O)

 

[BethE]

I also noted we have been at this thread a while as I checked the master list I noted that Lynn and I are actually a year older than listed.

That's ok, Scott -- I haven't been here long at all and I won't be my posted age until the day we depart on the cruise Somebody jumped the gun on that one! Makes me feel old before my time
Oh, alright, I can't feel too sad about having my 55th birthday on 05-14-05
Who am I kidding? Here's how I really feel:

Beth

 

[Q's My Princess]

That's ok, Scott -- I haven't been here long at all and I won't be my posted age until the day we depart on the cruise Somebody jumped the gun on that one! Makes me feel old before my time
Oh, alright, I can't feel too sad about having my 55th birthday on 05-14-05
Who am I kidding? Here's how I really feel:

Beth

Allright Beth!!

Another reason to party!!
We can't wait to wish you a happy birthday!!

 

[BethE]

Allright Beth!!

Another reason to party!!
We can't wait to wish you a happy birthday!!

Thanks, Laurie! Or should I say "Thanks, Sister Flint!"

Beth
AKA Captain Bess Flint

PS On another topic, I'm thinking of doing the Bounty cruise thing, too, it looks like a lot of fun! My son bought me my own travel snorkeling gear for Christmas and I can't wait to use it. I wonder how hard it will be to get back into(onto?) the boat? I'm not really very athletic, but I am unsinkable, if you know what I mean (i.e. too many )

 

[Scott H]

Allright Beth!!

Another reason to party!!
We can't wait to wish you a happy birthday!!

Pretty neat, well at the port we will have to say "Milk and Fresh Girl Scout Cookies for me and my men"

As has been said I am growing older but not up.

 

[Q's My Princess]

Thanks, Laurie! Or should I say "Thanks, Sister Flint!"

Beth
AKA Captain Bess Flint

PS On another topic, I'm thinking of doing the Bounty cruise thing, too, it looks like a lot of fun! My son bought me my own travel snorkeling gear for Christmas and I can't wait to use it. I wonder how hard it will be to get back into(onto?) the boat? I'm not really very athletic, but I am unsinkable, if you know what I mean (i.e. too many )

Beth, (ooops, I mean Sister Captain Bess Flint!)
Never fear...we have Steve (airtime247), DH (Prince Charming), and Captain Pete there for assistance! Join the fun!!

 

[BethE]

Beth, (ooops, I mean Sister Captain Bess Flint!)
Never fear...we have Steve (airtime247), DH (Prince Charming), and Captain Pete there for assistance! Join the fun!!

Ah yes, just what I want: Prince Charming pushing my lard *ss up the ladder...

I will confer with my associates...

Probably a safe bet that you can count me (and maybe a friend) in. I mean, how many opportunities does one have to take advantage of CURACAO'S MOST REQUESTED TRIP that OFFERS DELICIOUS CUISINE AND
A FULLY STOCKED OPEN-BAR!



Beth

 

[BethE]

Pretty neat, well at the port we will have to say "Milk and Fresh Girl Scout Cookies for me and my men"

Scott, if I could say that phrase (truthfully) I would be a happy woman

Beth

 

[krdisneybound]

Everyone was pretty quiet today. Weekend will probably be very chatty.

Another week gone by............ yea yea


Just noticed I posted our 7700 post.......