20050514..May 14, 2005...Official Check in Disney's 1st 14 Day thru Panama Canal Part 3

DisneyPinDiva · Apr 27, 2005

epjenk said:
Ok, could anyone who happens to be talking to dcl today ask them my question? I'm curious how many different answers we will get. I asked whether the boxes we are shipping ahead will count towards the luggage limit. She first said yes, because we have to get the boxes and take them through customs with our other luggage. I told her that friends who were on the cruise were told it would be delivered to the stateroom and we didn't need to pick them up ahead of time. She then changed her mind and said yes, that's how its done. So, I'd like to know (1) do the boxes count towards the luggage limit, and (2)do we have to pick them up somewhere or will they be in our rooms already. I'd hate to go skipping onto the boat and have my boxes sitting in an office somewhere waiting for me. Typical of DCL, I am expecting at least 7 variations on the answer.

I was not aware that DCL had a luggage limit... I know they only give you two tags per person in your docs... (IF YOU GET THEM)... but the porters at the terminal will give you as many more as you need. Christmas Cruisers can tell you that we knew of a certain "princess" that reportedly had 24 pieces of checked luggage. Joe and I had 6 pieces for the two of us for that cruise... plus a rolling carryon and a tote each... and then there were the pins..... :crazy:

This is why I am in such a dilemma with this cruise... we have to come back on a plane that DOES have luggage limits!! :earseek:

karaeric · Apr 27, 2005

Mickey&JoshNut said:
Chicken Pox must be going around. The lady that sits next to me (who's in her 50's) is currently off work with Chicken Pox. It's a good thing that she worked at home most of last week because I know for sure that right now I'd be scratchin'

Elaine

Ugh! Tell me about it! I had them at the "tender" age of 26! Much thanks to my DH for that one, since he had the shingles, which made me get the chicken pox. :sad2:

Tink33 · Apr 27, 2005

WebmasterRegina said:
Sorry but it's been decided that everyone, including the men, are to wear the outfit from the I Love Lucy grape stomping episode.

Prepare to hike up your skirt, slip off your shoes and jump in the barrel.

That look shouldn't be too hard to duplicate.

icunurse_celeste · Apr 27, 2005

Anybody know the actual cabin count for sail away gifts???
I am printing off the list right now- ten pages...now I have to count.

Also any differences between the 3 and 5 pm sail away parties?

Isn't the actual sail away party around 5? (The DCL one)

kpros · Apr 27, 2005

icunurse_celeste said:
Anybody know the actual cabin count for sail away gifts???
I am printing off the list right now- ten pages...now I have to count.

Also any differences between the 3 and 5 pm sail away parties?

Isn't the actual sail away party around 5? (The DCL one)

The 3:00pm party is our Dismeet and will just be us. the 5:00pm party is the official DCL sailaway party for everyone.

seaulater · Apr 27, 2005

epjenk said:
Ok, could anyone who happens to be talking to dcl today ask them my question? I'm curious how many different answers we will get. I asked whether the boxes we are shipping ahead will count towards the luggage limit. She first said yes, because we have to get the boxes and take them through customs with our other luggage. I told her that friends who were on the cruise were told it would be delivered to the stateroom and we didn't need to pick them up ahead of time. She then changed her mind and said yes, that's how its done. So, I'd like to know (1) do the boxes count towards the luggage limit, and (2)do we have to pick them up somewhere or will they be in our rooms already. I'd hate to go skipping onto the boat and have my boxes sitting in an office somewhere waiting for me. Typical of DCL, I am expecting at least 7 variations on the answer.

I actually talked to Kelly at DCL in Cape Canaveral where we are shipping the boxes. (Sorry, I can't find her phone number easily). I posted the information she gave me which Peter added to the daily list. According to Kelly when I spoke with her she said if we mark each box accordingly the boxes we ship will be delivered to our stateroom on the ship on the date of sailing. She is actually in the warehouse where all the stuff is sent for the ship. She did not say anything about "customs" and I believe we don't have any "customs" per se to go through as we are leaving Port Canaveral. Never have before. The only people this might apply to is anyone who shipped stuff from another country, but my understanding is those packages would have gone through customs before being delivered to DCL.

SO........................packages in your stateroom..............................you don't pick them up anywhere.....................if you don't have a stateroom assignment write "pending" or something like that and they will find what lifeboat suite you have and deliver it to you there!!!!

Linda

karaeric · Apr 27, 2005

icunurse_celeste said:
Anybody know the actual cabin count for sail away gifts???
I am printing off the list right now- ten pages...now I have to count.

Also any differences between the 3 and 5 pm sail away parties?

Isn't the actual sail away party around 5? (The DCL one)

No idea on the cabin count, but I do know we are having two sailaway parties because not everyone could make it to one or the other. Several of us wanted to be at the front of the ship for the actual sailaway, so we will be missing the second party. And yes, the second sailaway is during the DCL party time, but up on Deck 10.

icunurse_celeste · Apr 27, 2005

karaeric said:
No idea on the cabin count, but I do know we are having two sailaway parties because not everyone could make it to one or the other. Several of us wanted to be at the front of the ship for the actual sailaway, so we will be missing the second party. And yes, the second sailaway is during the DCL party time, but up on Deck 10.

If anyone else needs it- I got a rough count of 108 cabins....

seaulater · Apr 27, 2005

icunurse_celeste said:
Anybody know the actual cabin count for sail away gifts???
I am printing off the list right now- ten pages...now I have to count.

Also any differences between the 3 and 5 pm sail away parties?

Isn't the actual sail away party around 5? (The DCL one)

875.......................

:rotfl2:

Oh, you mean just for the disboards? Don't know that number, but I bet Ken (kpros) does!

Linda

karaeric · Apr 27, 2005

Hello all-

Just some quick updates on the wine tasting event. We are over 115 people signed up for attendance, so we are going to close the sign-ups at this time. If you are unsure if you're signed up, feel free to PM me.

I neglected to mention yesterday that Ken (kpros) has also been working very hard on the coordination efforts for this event, so I wanted to thank him as well for his time. Ken is already involved in so many things for this cruise, he really is "The Man!" Thanks Ken, and sorry for my oversight yesterday...

There will be several folks attending that either don't drink or don't drink wine. You are all still very welcome to attend, please don't feel like you shouldn't go because the event is full or because you choose to drink something else. This is also a great social event! :disrocks:

I have not received any questions for the wine talk...Please PM me if you have any questions about wine. My father is in the wine industry and will be giving a talk to those interested during the event.

disforever · Apr 27, 2005

krdisneybound said:
EXTRA CALENDAR WITH ONBOARD ACTIVITIES:

MAY14th: Saturday board ship
Wear our "Repo this" shirt
Sailaway party on Deck 9 - 3 pm (?)
the start of our ongoing part(ies)

MAY 15th: (2nd day - Sunday)
Castaway Cay

MAY 16th: - Monday
Day at Sea
Progression of rooms 10 a.m. w/3Dan (gathering place TBD)
Tropical Buffet Lunch
Wine Tasting 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Formal night

MAY 17th: (4rd day - Tuesday)
Day at sea
Jammie Breakfast at Lumiere's 8 - 9:30 a.m.
Taste of Riviera Lunch
Scrapbooking session
Cross-Stitching

MAY 18th: Wednesday
Curaco
Taste of Netherlands lunch
Tropical Night

MAY 19th: (5th day - Thursday)
Day at sea
Italian Buffet lunch
Semi-Fromal Night

MAY 20th: Friday
Panama Canal Crossing (takes about 8 hours to cross)
All American buffet

MAY 21st: (7th day - Saturday)
Day at sea
Palo Bruch in private room (& non-private room)
French Buffet lunch
Semi-Formal night

MAY 22nd: Sunday
Day at Sea
Scavenger Hunt
Pacific Buffet lunch
Around the World dinner

MAY 23rd: (9th day - Monday)
Acapulco
Tex-Mex Buffet lunch
Pirates Night (Group photo to be taken)

May 24th Tuesday:
Day at sea
Asian lunch

May 25th: (11th day - Wednesday)
Matazlan
Mediterranean lunch

May 26th Thursday :
Cabo San Lucas
Noodles lunch
Formal Night

May 27th: (13th day - Friday )
Day at sea
Seafood Buffet lunch (12:00 - DIS lunch here)

May 28th: (Saturday)
Wear our "All I got was this lousy t-shirt"
dock in San Pedro

If I missed something important - please let me know - also mark on your calendar. I will probably have to edit it later on.

kay

May 20th - southern cross watch?
I don't know what I am looking at but trying to get information online.

Thanks Kathy, Disforever
:wave:

icunurse_celeste · Apr 27, 2005

karaeric said:
Hello all-

Just some quick updates on the wine tasting event. We are over 115 people signed up for attendance, so we are going to close the sign-ups at this time. If you are unsure if you're signed up, feel free to PM me.

I neglected to mention yesterday that Ken (kpros) has also been working very hard on the coordination efforts for this event, so I wanted to thank him as well for his time. Ken is already involved in so many things for this cruise, he really is "The Man!" Thanks Ken, and sorry for my oversight yesterday...

There will be several folks attending that either don't drink or don't drink wine. You are all still very welcome to attend, please don't feel like you shouldn't go because the event is full or because you choose to drink something else. This is also a great social event!

I have not received any questions for the wine talk...Please PM me if you have any questions about wine. My father is in the wine industry and will be giving a talk to those interested during the event.

Thanks Kara and Ken- sounds super fun!!!

We'll be there! :cheer2:

kpros · Apr 27, 2005

OK - here is the promised name badge list. I've included the dis ID of the first person in each group and the number of people in the group. If you don't see your group listed - that means you won't be getting a name badge/lanyard unless you contact me directly before May 5.

If you have any questions about the name badges, please PM me.

2candianfans (2)
2dizneykids (2)
3DAN (4)
angelaj (2)
auntrenae (2)
Anxioustotravel (2)
aphoenix (2)
ashleydoc (2)
AZ Pirates (6)
AZKempson (4)
BEAV (2)
Bettemom (2)
bill3540 (2)
BobandLee (2)
BobbyG2345 (1)
Bonzie1 (2)
brisully (2)
Carasoyn (3)
charwac1 (2)
Cheese Please (2)
Cinderelly516 (2)
CmpkC (4)
cotomom (6)
dalemm (2)
DanicaW (3)
dd3rover (5)
disforever (1)
disneycruising (8)
DisneyDreamer8 (3)
DisneyPinDiva (2)
Dizpinstrader (2)
DVC Minnie (2)
DzneLin (2)
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janis (2)
jragland (3)
Juli (6)
karaeric (4)
kaylin (4)
kellib36 (3)
Kevin&Randall (2)
kimkatmom (4)
kpros (2)
krdisneybound (2)
Littlekid58 (4)
Magic Fan Bruce (4)
Maleficent1959 (8)
Maleficent59 (3)
meb51 (6)
Mickbee (3)
Mickey&JoshNut (2)
micknstang (2)
moocow35 (2)
mvlmeco (2)
myfairygodmother (2)
nasmith (3)
NejTheLion (3)
nem (8)
nitrame (4)
Nyccajun (2)
pappy (2)
PortSideMom (3)
Q's My princess (3)
RadioQueen (4)
rcostello1 (5)
Sailor of Panama (4)
SandraLee (4)
Scott H (2)
seaulater (2)
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TAP (2)
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TikiGirl (2)
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Tuggnutt (1)
tupperNY (4)
UKIan (4)
videogal1 (2)
WebmasterRegina (3)
webray (2)
wrabitdat (2)
WRH3MD (4)

I will be available in the Terminal prior to DCL opening the doors and then again at the 3:00pm Dismeet. I will also have the badges available at Scotts wine party on the 13th.

Ken

seaulater · Apr 27, 2005

Okay.....off to a meeting.........10-3 p.m. don't be chatting too much!!!!!

Linda :rotfl2:

DisneyDreamer8 · Apr 27, 2005

Wow...I guess my boss can be nice...I just got balloons and chocolates for Admin Professionals Day. I didn't even realize it was today. :flower:

epjenk · Apr 27, 2005

DisneyPinDiva said:
I was not aware that DCL had a luggage limit... I know they only give you two tags per person in your docs... (IF YOU GET THEM)... but the porters at the terminal will give you as many more as you need. Christmas Cruisers can tell you that we knew of a certain "princess" that reportedly had 24 pieces of checked luggage. Joe and I had 6 pieces for the two of us for that cruise... plus a rolling carryon and a tote each... and then there were the pins..... This is why I am in such a dilemma with this cruise... we have to come back on a plane that DOES have luggage limits!!

From the DCL website "terms and conditions"
Baggage, Valuables, and Other Possessions
Each Guest may bring aboard the ship a reasonable amount of clothing and personal effects without charge, not to exceed two bags per person.

That's what had me worried! Since I have three kids, I think I'll be ok on the limit, but if the boxes counted I'd be getting darned close. I'm guessing we'll have at least four or five suitcases for the five of us, plus diaper bag, day bag, bag of baby food,etc.... I love the huge suitcases, but they take up so much room in the stateroom that I'd rather carry more duffel type bags that can go under the bed. However, if they didn't enforce the luggage limit on prior cruises, I can't imagine they'd start with a two week cruise! Surely their definition of "reasonable amount" would be larger for this one. :earseek:

mvlmeco · Apr 27, 2005

Mickey&JoshNut said:
The Official Disney DisBoard Jammie Breakfast

DATE: Tuesday, May 17th

LOCATION: Lumiere's
TIME: 8 am - 9:30 am

We will arrange for a picture to be taken of all of us in our Disney Jammies.

Please PM me, or post here, if you'd like to attend. The more the merrier.

Please note: you do not need to wear Disney PJ's to attend, but PJ's of some sort are mandatory (except for Cash, of course)

Elaine

thank goodness i sleep in caftans. LOL

RADIOQUEEN · Apr 27, 2005

We finaly got our cruise docs yesterday!!! :banana:

Now for a serious question....our airfare is through disney and they have us arriving in orlando at 1:00pm on the 14th. Do you think we will have a problem getting to the boat with disney transportation on time???? Makes me nervous. :sad2:

Denise

DisneyPinDiva · Apr 27, 2005

RADIOQUEEN said:
We finaly got our cruise docs yesterday!!!
Now for a serious question....our airfare is through disney and they have us arriving in orlando at 1:00pm on the 14th. Do you think we will have a problem getting to the boat with disney transportation on time???? Makes me nervous.

Denise

Don't worry.. if everything is thru Disney they will wait for you if there is a problem. The only thing is... I will have eaten all the shrimp by then so hope you didn't want any.... :rotfl2:

bonzie1 · Apr 27, 2005

DisneyPinDiva said:
Don't worry.. if everything is thru Disney they will wait for you if there is a problem. The only thing is... I will have eaten all the shrimp by then so hope you didn't want any....

Uh Oh! another shrimp eater!!! I guess I better get to that buffet as soon as I get on board!!! :banana:

One for you... two for me... two for you... three for me... :rotfl2:

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