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

[Cinderelly516]

Laurie, how exciting for you DD! That's great. I will often secretly pick out Disney cards, then send them to DH about a week before we leave, just to help with the excitement. He always comes home grinning!

HI back to you garRy! We're going to miss you on this trip!

I sure am feeling the pressure to get the blinky flippy thingies! Sounds like a great excuse to venture to Walmart this weekend...

We have the Jimmy Buffet concert on Saturday! So excited, . It's a great build-up for the trip, since his music is so relaxing and caribbean feeling. I've been listening to his CD's at work for the last two days!

Hey Kara,
My husband and I are going to the same concert on Saturday at the HP pavillion We cant wait I have his CD in my car right now Have a great time

 

[Q's My Princess]

We have a small world here in the Bay Area.

Kara, DH, Steve & Amy are all going to the Jimmy Buffet concert.

DH & I are on the same plane to Orlando as Steve & Amy.

Gotta love coincidence!!

 

[Hygiene99]

Hi- My name is Celeste. My husband and six year old son will be on the May 14 cruise. We are in cabin 7616. I am new to this site- and honestly I find the layout confusing! Anyone who would be willing to help out- I would appreciate it.

I have been lurking on the cruiseforless site and was referred here.

I thougt somone had said there was a place where you could register with your cabin number?

Here is a little info about me and my family.
My husband and I will be celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary while on board.
I will be studying while on board- grad school
I grew up in Utah. My husband grew up in NY.
We moved to Illinois two years ago from Mass.

Thanks for any 411.
Celeste

Welcome if You have not Seen The DAILY update here is a link to it , Will Sum up what the heck is going on around here...
Daily Update

You Need to Have , Lets See Flip Flops That blink From in my Mind The Dreaded WALMART.
and a heavy suitcase.. what else Oh Yeah some Of The stuff on the daily update... Come enjoy we welcome you here...

Peter

 

[krdisneybound]

Wal Mart is on the other side of town from me, but am going Saturday to get those flippity floppity thingies. Can't be the only one who don't have them.

That is, I will get a pair if Leslie hasn't gotten all of them yet.

 

[Hygiene99]

oh yeah one more thing 28 days til we leaves for vacation...



Peter

 

[karaeric]

We have a small world here in the Bay Area.

Kara, DH, Steve & Amy are all going to the Jimmy Buffet concert.

DH & I are on the same plane to Orlando as Steve & Amy.

Gotta love coincidence!!

Oooh! We should plan to have a little mini-meet before the concert!! That would be so fun. If you all are interested, send me a PM. We can meet at Tied House or the High Life or one of many other local establishments before the concert! Laurie, why aren't you going?

And what a perfect event to wear the blinkie flippie thingies to! I really have to get over to Walmart. I'm still trying to figure out where I'm going to find a grass skirt for DH to wear for the concert! Can't wait!

 

[videogal1]

Have you ever seen a Pontiac Aztek? The show Survivor featured them about 4 years ago. The marketing campaign was "quite possibly the most versatile vehicle on the planet." We love ours. However, it is quite possibly the ugliest vehicle on the planet.

Randall



P.S. I'm going to be in such trouble with Kevin tonight!

I looked at the Aztec with great interest when they came out...Very cool!

 

[moocow35]

WHOO HOOO!!! Happy April 13th everyone!

Only 1 more month to go, I guess I really need to get seriously busy. You all were so busy online again today, darn job gets in my way of keeping up with the DIS!

Welcome Celeste and family! Glad you found us! One more month of planning and we are there! So very exciting! Don't hesitate to ask any of us questions.

Lynda,Congratulations on the new car!

Ashley, What a wonderful suprise for your son. He must have been so excited.

Kay, The numbness should be gone now, I hope you aren't in too much pain. Better to have this done now, and not have a dental emergency on the trip. I got an antibiotic script from my dentist, given my history, just in case.

Linda, What great news on the bonus! Good job, you must be so happy! Did I hear someone mention the first round of drinks on you? J/K

Sandra, Everytime someone mentions shorts in the dining room, it makes me think of the couple at the table next to us a couple of cruises ago. I think they must have been bombed every evening by dinner time. One night the man came in his boxers! Yes, it is true! Complete with dress shirt, tie and sports coat. His wife's hair looked like it had been done up in a blender, and she had lipstick ALL over her face! They kept us entertained every night. I think your son will just fine in shorts, I wouldn't give it a second thought.

Tom and Diana, Thanks so much for keeping us updated on all the activities. It is so hard to keep up with this thread, I barely have time to read anywhere else! Sounds like I should stock up on camcorder tapes for the shows at the ports.

Georgie and Linda, Jet Blue several months ago changed my flight times. We leave the 13th 5 minutes later, and leave L.A. 20 minutes earlier on June 3rd. Not too bad. I am just SO thankful that Jet Blue is near enough to us that we can take advantage of the 3 checked bags at 70 pounds! How we will manage all that luggage is another story

Whew! I think I about covered the days posts. I am just so excited about this trip!

Robin

 

[Mickey&JoshNut]

Scion.com, or Toyota.com, should get you a look at the Scion Xb, ugliest car on 4 wheels and its brother, a not bad looking, but cramped for a scooter, Xa.

I'm getting so excited that my stomach is on permanent butterfly alert...

Lynda, I checked out the Scion.com site and they are not that bad - I've seen worse (like the new Mustangs in baby poop green that are out).

I'm sure Cash will love it!!!!

Am I the only one out there that likes the Aztec?

My dream car is a VW Beetle in Black (with removable ears!!!!!!) but when I was car shopping I had to choose either the VW Bettle or a Pontiac Sunfire with a 14 day Disney cruise through the Panama Canal....guess ya know I driving around in a Sunfire 'cause we're going on the cruise!!!!!

Elaine

 

[Hygiene99]

Wednesday Edition​

What's Going On.​

Precruise Going On's ​

EAST - West Planned Chat info click HERE Hygiene99 / Peter, Has location And Password ... Just Pm.

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..



Vanilla & Peppermint

 

[Mickey&JoshNut]

Linda (Seaulater) - Congratulations on the bonus!!!!!!!!!

Krdisneybound - hope you're feeling better

Celeste & Family - welcome aboard!!!!!!!!

Ashley - I'm sure your son was excited!! I know I would have been if I was given a car!!!! - It's nice that they decorated the car for you at the dealership. My brother & I bought my Mom a car after my Dad passed away and I had a really hard time finding a large bow to put on it (the dealership was not much help)...of course it was even harder to convince my brother to drive the car to my Mom's house with the bow on it!!!!!!!

Only 31 more days!!!!!!!

Elaine

 

[EpcotKilterFan]

I am feeling peer pressure here to go and look at the lighty flippity thingys!!

Although I am not a fan of sandals with things in between my toes... I just may have to get a pair!

Congrats Linda on the bonus! What a great surprise.

I just read an article about ugly cars... and the Aztec topped the list! LOL It was never a favorite of mine.... I think the Scion was not far behind. Here is the article Ugly Cars

One month from tomorrow I will be on the plane!!!!!!

Debbie

My favorite time at WDW Peter

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

Linda: Congrats on the bonus.. I'm sure it is well deserved!! And couldn't be better timed!!

Lynda: Congrats on the flippy flops and new car!! I think the Scion xB is adorable... although I have thoughts of Cash in the seat of a Del Sol with his head sticking out the top ... that would be hilarious!

Randall... I agree that the Aztec is the ugliest car (thing) I've ever seen!! Sorry.....

Celeste: Welcome! Jump right in here with the rest of us nuts and you'll have a great time!

Kay: Hope you're feeling better and less numb! I promise not to hoard all the flippy floppy blinky thingies!

Whew! Did I miss anything?? Things are getting hectic around here and I'm losing it! Still haven't found my list of lists I'm on....

 

[TDC Nala]

Thanks for the ugly car list. I was worried my car wouldn't be on it.

Also making the list were the Chrysler PT Cruiser ("Looks like something the Joker would be driving in a Batman movie"),

Come on, not even the Joker would drive this.

 

[Tink33]

I can not believe that I leave for the airport in 30 days. I am trying to lose some weight in the next month. My clothes fit now and I don't think anything will fit after 7+ days of cruise eating. Does anyone know the hours for the gym on the ship?

 

[wrabitdad]

Hi Everyone,

Can someone please pm us with the password and location for the East-West chat. I want to make sure we have it correct, tried last time and could never get in (maybe the problem is we're still using dialup due to poor alternatives in our area?? Any suggestions appreciated).

Yes, had to drive DW to Walmart after work last night so she could get the blinky thingies, two pair (something about being different, a different color on each foot)!! (Wish I had gotten stock in Walmart first thing Monday morning.)

Oh, yes, it snowed here again last night, thought somebody said something about Spring!

Welcome to all the newcomers, means we're not the newbies anymore . Can't wait to meet everyone, in only a month

Thanks, Bob
aka Dread Pirate Barnacle Bob

 

[moocow35]

Bob, sent you a PM

Robin (aka Brunhilda Pink Toe )

 

[videogal1]

Thanks for the ugly car list. I was worried my car wouldn't be on it.




Come on, not even the Joker would drive this.

I have a picture of an accessible batwing version of the PT cruiser with a ramp that slid out from the driver side for loading power mobility equipment...THAT looked HOT!....but, alas, still a gutless 40's knockoff.....

would have killed for one once, even test drove one...didn't fit...uncomfortable...got the Del Sol...a car I now need a gravity assist and strong knees to get out of... scrunch... This time my choice was between a Scion or an Element.......so, I have a quirky sense of design....My house, for instance....The neighbors got an attorney to try and prevent me from finishing it....I designed it, they hate it.

 

[Q's My Princess]

I can not believe that I leave for the airport in 30 days. I am trying to lose some weight in the next month. My clothes fit now and I don't think anything will fit after 7+ days of cruise eating. Does anyone know the hours for the gym on the ship?

I don't know the hours of the gym, but have a feeling I will know them after the first couple of days!!! My plan is to eat lightly for breakfast & lunch, so I can really enjoy my MAIN meal - Dinner! Here I am exercising!

 

[meb51]

I would also like the password and location for the chat please.

I find myself checking the Disney cruiseline web site several times a day. I'm not sure why I'm doing that - just obsessing I guess. I noticed that earlier today there were no category 11s available, then mid-day the web site showed availability and now it shows no availability for category 11 again. I would love to have some idea as to how many people will be sailing.