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

[Q's My Princess]

We leave the day after tomorrow! I can barely stand it!!

 

[Hygiene99]

4 day's til we leave / 6 for the Cruise..

The countdown chain link 4 .

The Question Is .. When did the United states hand over control of the Canal to Panama ?

The Second Photo is the disney magazine when JENN Got published..
LOL something About Disney Dreams Summer 2004

 

[mvlmeco]

We can rename this thread once we've cruised if you'd like to keep it going to stay in touch.

Yeah, then we can be the
Retro-Repo Vets or the RePo Pros.

 

[mvlmeco]

Jen,

Sending good thoughts your way.
xoxo

 

[Hygiene99]

Monday Edition​

What's Going On.​

Precruise Going On's ​

New
Winotracy = Help Wanted , Share your opinion !! full Story (THANKS GUY"S) You Know who you Are.
Here.

NEW
Bettemom = Mazatlan Orphanages , Full Story HERE. We Would Like Your donation.. Please READ...
NEW
KAY = The Calendar, Kay is putting it all together...this will be good to have..
To view click Here. This is It.. last one..

NEW
CASH & Linda = Training session, for Cash at stateroom 7136, after lunch on May 24th ..

deadline has passed..
TigFanJeff = DOOR MAGNETS Get them now Personalized. ALL CALL, If You Would Like one please Read post and Respond to Jeff.
Full Story Here . See Them 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, Deadline has passed.

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.

Kingdom to kingdom , Lousy T Shirt design Here
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 Discount Code. = GARDENSCRIPT

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, Deadline has passed.

Moocow35 = Pins, Limited Edition Design To About 500.. Thank You John And Susan.. Deadline has passed.

Moocow35 = Extra pins available for latecomers, Click Here to PM
VideoGal1 = Extra pins available for latecomers.
Kellib36 = Extra pins available for latecomers.

Scott H. = PreCruise Get Together Saratoga Springs Resort, Wine & Cheese Meet. Friday May 13, 2005, at 4:00PM till ?? Latest info Here.

VideoGal1 = 5/13/05 Airport Hyatt Dinner Meet

Q's My Princess = List of Pirate Names. 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. Deadline May 11,2005

Epcotkilterfan / Debbie = Fish extenders, 1 per cabin. See them here.

Icunurse_ Celeste = My Sailaway gift, will go to the fishes....Pirate Stuff.

Juli = little bookmark/clips and sunglass holders for everyone at the sailaway.

Auntrenae = Sailaway Gift, Bookmarks, At Sailaway party..

Sailor-Of-Panama = Sailaway Gift, Custom Printed tin's Of Disney Mints. To Be delivered to Your Fish...

Cinderelly516 & Airtime247 = Sailaway gift To Be delivered To Your Fish, DCl Cookbook. One Per Cabin.

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

Wrabitdad = Surprise Gift Bag, at Sailaway..

Spros = Sailaway Gift, linked to stateroom's.

Bonzie 1 = Sailaway Gift,Luggage Tag's
deadline has passed.

MyFairyGodMother = Sailaway Gift, More on that Here...

i12go2wdw, nyccajun, DVCminnie and 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.

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. Deadline has passed

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.

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, 5:25 pm.

TADsMommy = Surprises for everyone at the Sailaway.

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.

Mickey & Joshnut = For the Sailaway Gift, making special customized lifesavers wrappers.

Janis = Sailaway Gift, mini flashlight keychains.

BriSully = Button
To see it. Click Here

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

Name Badge's / Lanyard Give Away. Deadline Has passed.

Kellib36 =Glow necklaces As Sailaway Gift. To be used on one of the Deck party night's.

Planned Events​

SEAULATER = THE FAREWELL, BANNER, ADIOS PORT CANAVERAL SIGN.. Full Story Here

Scott H. = Castaway Cay Snorkle meet Adult Beach. Sunday May 15, 2005, at 11:00AM [/URL]...Latest info here

Karaeric = Wine Tasting, Monday, May 16th
Time: 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, 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.. This Event Now CLOSED..

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.

Mickey & Joshnut / Elaine = The Official Disney DisBoard Jammie Breakfast, 5/17 @ 8 am, Full Story HERE .... This Event Now Closed, But I would Show up If you want To.. plenty of room..
See The Current list HERE.

Danicaw = High Tea List . On Board the Magic, Tuesday, May 17th - 3:30PM - 4:00PM Deadline has passed.

kellib36 = Palo Brunch, "other-than-private-room" Sat. . May 21, 10 a.m. deadline has passed.

Seaulater = Palo Brunch / Private Room Sat. May 21, 10 a.m.

Seaulater = Linked Dining Main Seating Ended 2/28/05

Airtime247 / Steve = LATE Dining Linked Reservations , Full Story HERE Deadline has passd. See HERE

THE DIS LUNCH = This will be held on Friday May 27th @ Noon Location Parrot Cay I Think ?

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, 5/19 & 5/24., Latest info here.

Seaulater =Scrapbook Meet, Tuesday 5/17 12:30 - 1:30 . What do I need to Bring here ?..

Bettemom = Scrapbook Gift Exchange $20.00 value, 5/17 latest info here.

Bettemom = Counted Cross Stitch Class, Learning Kit to be provided.full report here & list

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..

Mvlmeco * = Weight - Loss Mates. Interested parties can send me a private message for more info. The latest Info 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!


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 5/23, Time to be announced 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. = STARGAZING 5/20 ..GEt The Full Story Here.

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). Deadlline Has Passed

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

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


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.


DisneyPinDiva = Pin Trading 5/21 @1:30 p.m. in Promenade Lounge.
, Pin trading meet while on board. current list here
Pins For Sale On Repo Cruise Click here
Disney listens New Procedures for Selling pins 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 ? List is now complete.. IF You Would like a copy email here.

ACA PORT AUTHORITY / Roberto = The "Great Acapulco Polo Shirt Race" 5/23 The Rules are HERE

Kpros = The Scavenger Hunt, get the Full Story HERE. 10am - 12pm on Sunday, May 22nd! Promenade Lounge. Get The rules, Here

WRH3MD = Poker & Other games.. Full Story Here.

KPROS = ATV Tour in Cabo ... This Is For The 9 am Tour. See the Current List Here.

Waltjr. = THE Entrepreneurs (present, previous or future) on the Panama Western cruise 5/16 @ 10:00 Get The Full Report HERE

KRDisneyBound = A Progressive Disser, Ever wonder what other staterooms look like? Join up with this Bunch As they explore other Catagory staterooms. 5/16 @ 1pm Full Report
See The Current list Here.

After Our Cruise Has Ended.​

APHOENIX = Help With Shipping When You Arrive in Ca. Get info Here

Videogal1 = The Price Is Right. Trip See a taping of the Show. 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​

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​

Winotracy = Sharing of info Between East and West Repo Cruises.. Tracy does the News letter For the Ship of fools.. Lots of useful info.See the info here. Thank you T..Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 day 14 day 15



The Tip Caculator.. Get It Here

ACA PORT AUTHORITY = The Grand Reception, As the Magic Arrives and Departs Acapulco. More info Here. SEE A Great Photo Of The Port Here.


PASSPORTS = Strongly suggested By Disney Cruise Line.

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.

Special Dining nights announced By DCL. = Formal nights 5/16 and 5/26. Semiformal 5/19 and 5/21. Tropical Night 5/18 Pirate night 5/23 Full List Here These Are Subject to change.

Entertainment = A new production show to be offered. Called " Twice Charmed ". Cinderella themed Stage Show.
Have also heard of a 3 night murder mystery show..

We will have a celebrity singer on board for a night.

We are getting a commemorative book about our sailing.


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..



Photo Mosaic

 

[JenKatt]

Thanks for all the well wishes. Jeff also had a bad day hasn't eaten yet due to being late to work due to my flat and people at work being idiots. My day got worse, was suppose to meet a friend for lunch, car died, etc, drove over there waited for 2 hours while the tow truck got lost then the car started so drove it to the dealer then picked up the rental then ate something quick now going to pick up the pirate costumes.

Only 4 more days.

 

[seaulater]

Linda (seaulater) I sent you a PM - did you get it?

Elaine

I've tried picking up my PM's twice today, but I kept getting kicked out, and trying to get A/P done today before the boss leaves tomorrow.

I'll try again and see how I do.

BTW.....ran home for lunch.............still no cruise docs!!!!

Told you I'd be the last one getting them. Anyone else still waiting?

Linda

 

[TDC Nala]

I'm wearing the lanyard once, for the sailaway party. I won't be wearing it again. It'd be too much like work, having to run around the ship with an ID card on.

 

[TDC Nala]

2 posts!

 

[Hygiene99]

I have to wear an ID card for work, I'm not really crazy about running around the ship with one on.

I'll wear a lanyard to the sailaway party, that's probably it.

ok fine , But Are you going to wear the t Shirt you designed ? LOL

Peter

 

[Mickey&JoshNut]

The Question Is .. When did the United states hand over control of the Canal to Panama ?

Peter

Is it 2000??? Or were you looking for a specific date?

Elaine

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

I know this is premature, but,

Has anyone thought about doing an 'afterglow' thread once we're all home? Some of us did it after one about a year ago, and it was much better than just saying goodbye to good friends and never talking again. With this group, I think it would be really great, since we'll be onboard for 14 days together... Just a thought.

Renae

We'll just have to do what we did for the Christmas cruise.. (which is still going strong) change the name and date on the thread to sometime in the far distant future.... and just keep talking!!

Whew.... lots to catch up on today! Checked out the updated pin info. Looks to me like we'll be standing in lines for 11 days instead of 7 Bummer!

 

[bettemom]

Hi Guys,

Well, after about 6 more phone calls today I am no longer "in good hands".

"The" insurance company now wants the WHOLE house re-sided or painted by June 2, or they will close my homeowners policy. This is an absolute imposibility, we have a huge house and 2 sides still need to be re-sided. The fact that we have totally renovated half the house means ZIP to them.

Soooooo we will leave Friday am for Orlando and I will have 2 days to get a new policy when we get home.

I will try and post a before and after of the original 1762 circa house. Do we really appear to be insurance risks ???? To give you an idea on how big the house is, our playroom downstairs is 30' x 60'.


http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/com.hp.HPGuestLogin?username=kjmcbride&password=48686171

Thanks for all the thoughts, but now I need to find another insurance company that does not promise that I will be "in good hands"

Bye, Kim

 

[Regina]

I'm wearing the lanyard once, for the sailaway party. I won't be wearing it again. It'd be too much like work, having to run around the ship with an ID card on.

Then be prepared for the following conversation "Hey, there you person you!"

 

[cotomom]

Kay, can you please pm me with your stateroom number? Can't find you on the list!

Thanks,
Kendra

 

[cotomom]

Hi guys,

Just so you know, I plan to pass out the iron on patches at the sailaway party. If I don't find you there, then I plan on delivering to the stateroom number that is CURRENTLY on the master list. If this is NOT correct, please pm me ASAP. I'm boxing these up, never to see again. Well, in a few days really, but in another state!

I DO have disneypindiva's new room assignment.

Thanks!
Kendra

 

[BethE]

We are flying out on American, but from Los Angeles. But, I will be going through SeaTac tonight and tomorrow. One last trip for work before the fun begins!

Hi Tony,

I live about 45 - 60 minutes from the airport or I'd come by to see you!

Is your flight from LA non-stop, direct or connecting? And what time do you arrive at MCO? My flight is connecting in DFW and I don't arrive at MCO until 9:43 am. It's gonna be a long night with not much sleep. I know I'll conk out on the bus to the port. Just hope I can stay awake for all the festivities.

Beth
PS anyone else think things are running slow here today? I've been having a lot of trouble, even got a timeout once.

 

[bonzie1]

Jen... what a tough day. I am so sorry. Sometimes when you feel like nothing else can go wrong... it does. Hope you can get some rest tonight!

Wow, we're already talking about a follow-up thread! I love the idea, but gang, right now, I'm lucky if I can remember my own name!

Today was a nightmare... very tough. A 2.5 hr. meeting with a big boss. the great things was, he told me... after I showed him all of my documentation on all the issues... hey I'm beginning to like you!

Tomorrow will be tough as well, but I've been spared meeting my user face to face. Things have really gotten ugly. Right now, I see no winners. My boss said she offerred to move me off of the project because she didn't want me to have to deal with my user any more... I really don't know what 2 weeks away will bring. Am learning the meaning of trusting God in a new way!

Will probably start really packing on Wednesday night! YIKES! Is anyone else a size 10-12 who may have extra clothes just in case I can't get everything done!

We came home to a Fed-ex slip and thought... WHAT IS THIS! Well, surprise, it was our Disneyland tickets. Here I thought they were going to be at the GC upon our arrival. The packaging is really pretty!

Got a link to VISA in an e-mail... looks like there are some perks... like 20% off the tours. I don't think we knew about this when we booked ours!

Here's the link... http://disney.go.com/visa/disneyland50th/

You can even select a new card design.

DH had to pay more bills... gotta go!

to all

 

[Hygiene99]

Hi Guys,

Well, after about 6 more phone calls today I am no longer "in good hands".

"The" insurance company now wants the WHOLE house re-sided or painted by June 2, or they will close my homeowners policy. This is an absolute imposibility, we have a huge house and 2 sides still need to be re-sided. The fact that we have totally renovated half the house means ZIP to them.

Soooooo we will leave Friday am for Orlando and I will have 2 days to get a new policy when we get home.

I will try and post a before and after of the original 1762 circa house. Do we really appear to be insurance risks ???? To give you an idea on how big the house is, our playroom downstairs is 30' x 60'.


http://www.hpphoto.com/servlet/com.hp.HPGuestLogin?username=kjmcbride&password=48686171

Thanks for all the thoughts, but now I need to find another insurance company that does not promise that I will be "in good hands"

Bye, Kim

Kim I think the house loooks way Better.... We put alot of SWeat into what we have completed...

and like any project you go to do the original task and Find out this is bad and has to als be done..

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

Jen Hang in there... only a few more days till you can leave it all behind and not think about the job for a couple weeks.
Georgie... same to you. Hang in there girl... hopefully the boss is now on your side!
What is it that so many of us are having horrendous weeks leading up to our fabulous trip??? It's not like we need a reason to appreciate it even more!!!

Tonight I'm going to try and get the "stuff" packed... hopefully there's room with all the clothes I've been adding over the last few days! Stress shopping.. that's what it was... yeah.... that's my story and I'm sticking to it!