5/31/11 -- Chilling on the Wonder

[speakupjc]

Will the FE list be divided into smaller groups so that it is easier for all of us to manage? It appears that there is 30+ families participating and I am thinking that smaller groups would be the way to go. The last time I participated we had groups of 8 families in each FE group. What is your plan? Please advise. Thanks!

 

[NSDisneyGirl]

Hello again everybody! We're getting more and more excited for our cruise! Less than 100 days now!!! Just wondering if there are any other Canadians on this board going on the cruise?

 

[Disneyfalcon]

Will the FE list be divided into smaller groups so that it is easier for all of us to manage? It appears that there is 30+ families participating and I am thinking that smaller groups would be the way to go. The last time I participated we had groups of 8 families in each FE group. What is your plan? Please advise. Thanks!

I don't have my official list with me but I think it's more like 15 families so far. I prefer not to break it into smaller groups but I will go with the majority here.

We were on one cruise with more than 120 cabins participating. We had to buy smaller gifts but we've never had so much fun with fish extenders!

 

[4boons]

That is sort of the reason I went with Harv and Marv. They have been great to deal with as well. I hope we see a couple of whales but if not I love being on the water.

Found out today I need to get new rain gear. We tried out our "rain" jackets today on a college tour where it poured and mine didn't work out so well. Shopping here I come.

Where did you tour?
I just got back from College Station, TX. Katie and I drove down to meet up with Laura to tour Texas A&M.
Then the 3 of us drove up to DFW so Katie and Laura could fly out to tour the University of Alabama on Monday.
After 16 +/- hours and almost 1,000 miles of driving it's time to catch up around the house.
Bill

 

[famviramontes]

Just did a quick overnighter to Cal Poly San Louis Obispo. We are doing Stanford and UC Berkeley over spring break. We probably need to go east at some point but it would have to be in the summer. It seems like the spring activity for so many juniors.

 

[4boons]

Just did a quick overnighter to Cal Poly San Louis Obispo. We are doing Stanford and UC Berkeley over spring break. We probably need to go east at some point but it would have to be in the summer. It seems like the spring activity for so many juniors.

I understand. Spring break is Oklahoma State, Arkansas, and Missouri. Later is Oklahoma with Maryland this summer.

 

[Disneyfalcon]

Okay, here's the lastest list. Please let me know if I missed anyone or messed up your information.

Cruisers:

4boons – Bill and Laura, dd Katie 17, Second dining
Adnil530 – Linda and Mike, dd Michelle 15, dd Laura 10, Second dining
Aldapl – 1 adult and ds 10
Alex’s Mom – Carol and Craig, Alex and Mitchell
Alohaprincess
Anjelica – Anjelica, dh, dd 8, ds 4, Second cabin with brother
Arg73 – 2 adults, 2 kids 10 and 13, another cabin of friends with 2 adults, 2 kids 10 and 13
Auntlynne – Lynne and 2 cabins of family, 5 adults, Dn Linda 15
Bamafoust – Kevin and Jeanne, dd 14, dd 10
Bld Disney – Jim and Beth
Boyspapa – Carl and Donna, gs 14 and gs 11
Catislander – Sherri and dh, dd 6, Main dining
Discruznoobs – 2 adults, dd 6, dd 5, dd 2, dd 10 months, Second cabin with parents, Second dining
Disneyfalcon – Stephen and Tammy, ds 16, dd 13 and 6 cabins of friends and family, Main dining
DMKaren – 2 adults, dd Abby 17, dd Sydney 16
Docbrown – Michael and Anna, dd Ale 11, dd Julia 8, Second dining
Famvirmontes – Stephanie and OT, ds Robert 17, Second dining
Gduvall – Greg and Tammy, dd 21, dd19, Main dining
Golfcane – Mark, Danielle, dd Lexi 12, ds Zac 10
Greenacres – Lisa and Raymond, dd20, ds 16
Inspcarmer – 2 adults
Lcoasterdizfan – Leslie, Second dining
Maryellen – 2 adults
Nostalgic4disney – 2 adults, Second dining
NSdisneygil – 4 adults
Plyeng2ff – Arthur and Danielle
PouncingPluto – Kerry and Charles, dd Danielle 3 mo, Main dining
Rebeccak971 – Rebecca, dh, dd 4
Shwarren70 - Stephanie and Lee, dd Aubrey 8, ds Luke 3
Shwarren70 Cabin 2 – Diane and Ed
Smb6 – 2 adults, ds13, ds12, dd 10, ds8 and ds5
Speakupjc – Dance and George Brunswick, dd8, Second dining
Swinglim – Party of 16, 8 adults, 10 kids
Wifeofgrumpy – Tammy and David, ds Hunter 15


FE List

Deck 2:
Cabin 2614 - Disneyfalcon 2 adults, ds 16, dd 13
Cabin 2626– Disneyfalcon 2 adults, dd 15, dd 12
Cabin 2620– Disneyfalcon 2 adults, ds 3, ds 3

Deck 5:
5516 – Speakupjc – 2 adults, dd 8

Deck 6:
Cabin 6030 – Shwarren 2 adults, dd 8, ds 3
Cabin 6110 – Famviramontes 2 adults, ds 17
Cabin 6134 – 4boons 2 adults, dd 17
Cabin 6503 – Lcoasterdizfan 1 adult
Cabin 6618 – Adnil530 2 adults, dd 15 and dd 10
Cabin 6634 – Pouncing Pluto 2 adults, dd 4 months

Deck 7:
Cabin 7028 – Dizcruznoobs 2 adults, dd 6, dd 5, dd 2, dd 10 months
Cabin 7032 – Dizcruznoobs parents 2 adults
Cabin 7524 – Docbrown 2 adults, dd 11, dd 8

Need cabin numbers for Shwarren 2nd room and arg73

 

[docbrown]

Ok, I signed up for the FE , but I have never done it before, so kind of need some help. I have been reading about it but still..... questions.
I see in our FE list around 18 families, we will do little presents for each individual based on age, correct? once or more times during the cruise, and if once when? this just to start..

 

[speakupjc]

I wanted to let those of you who were unable to book the Disney Exclusive Dog Musher for the Day that more slots have opened up. I was able to book for my family of 3.

 

[4boons]

Ok, I signed up for the FE , but I have never done it before, so kind of need some help. I have been reading about it but still..... questions.
I see in our FE list around 18 families, we will do little presents for each individual based on age, correct? once or more times during the cruise, and if once when? this just to start..

You can do FE however you would like.
We usually give one item per stateroom.
Some people give the kids something small for each child.
There is no set in stone way you have to do FEs.
It is all for fun.
Bill

 

[catislander]

I would assume that since we're past the 100-day mark, some of our fellow cruisers who are either platinum or concierge would be able to book Palo by now. I was wondering if they will be doing high tea on the Alaskan cruises. I was also wondering about our day in Tracy Arm. It seems that it is being treated as a "port" day, even though we will actually be cruising that day. Will tea be offered at Palo on the day we're in Tracy Arm? If not will it be offered on the other two sea days?
Thanks so much,
Sherri

 

[4boons]

I would assume that since we're past the 100-day mark, some of our fellow cruisers who are either platinum or concierge would be able to book Palo by now. I was wondering if they will be doing high tea on the Alaskan cruises. I was also wondering about our day in Tracy Arm. It seems that it is being treated as a "port" day, even though we will actually be cruising that day. Will tea be offered at Palo on the day we're in Tracy Arm? If not will it be offered on the other two sea days?
Thanks so much,
Sherri

Palo is booking for days 2, 3 (Tracy Arm Fjord) and 7

 

[adnil530]

I would assume that since we're past the 100-day mark, some of our fellow cruisers who are either platinum or concierge would be able to book Palo by now. I was wondering if they will be doing high tea on the Alaskan cruises. I was also wondering about our day in Tracy Arm. It seems that it is being treated as a "port" day, even though we will actually be cruising that day. Will tea be offered at Palo on the day we're in Tracy Arm? If not will it be offered on the other two sea days?
Thanks so much,
Sherri

Hi Sherri. You live in my husband's most favorite place in the world. He's a big pottery buff. We hope to go again this this summer. Such a beautiful place.

Palo is booking for days 2, 3 (Tracy Arm Fjord) and 7

Is Palo booking all three days for brunch and tea?

Thank you!

Linda

 

[4boons]

Hi Sherri. You live in my husband's most favorite place in the world. He's a big pottery buff. We hope to go again this this summer. Such a beautiful place.



Is Palo booking all three days for brunch and tea?

Thank you!

Linda

Based on table for 1-2 guests

Brunch - days 2,3 and 7
Tea - days 2,3,and 7 (currently none available)
Dinner - days 1,2,3,4,5,6,and 7

I hope this helps.

Bill

 

[adnil530]

Based on table for 1-2 guests

Brunch - days 2,3 and 7
Tea - days 2,3,and 7 (currently none available)
Dinner - days 1,2,3,4,5,6,and 7

I hope this helps.

Bill

Hi Bill,

Yes that does help. I was hoping to score a Tea...it's one thing I haven't had an opportunity to do yet. Maybe some time slots will open later.

Thanks again!
Linda

 

[4boons]

Hi Bill,

Yes that does help. I was hoping to score a Tea...it's one thing I haven't had an opportunity to do yet. Maybe some time slots will open later.

Thanks again!
Linda

Linda,

Even if day 7 does not open up for tea you still have times on days 2 and 3

Bill

 

[Disneyfalcon]

You can do FE however you would like.
We usually give one item per stateroom.
Some people give the kids something small for each child.
There is no set in stone way you have to do FEs.
It is all for fun.
Bill

Yes, what Bill said! We usually do one per room, but it is totally up to you! Nothing to stress out about, it's all good!

 

[docbrown]

Quote:
Originally Posted by 4boons
You can do FE however you would like.
We usually give one item per stateroom.
Some people give the kids something small for each child.
There is no set in stone way you have to do FEs.
It is all for fun.
Bill
Yes, what Bill said! We usually do one per room, but it is totally up to you! Nothing to stress out about, it's all good!

Thank you both for your reply, I will let the kids help me decide what to do.....oh this will be fun.

 

[adnil530]

Quote:
Originally Posted by 4boons
You can do FE however you would like.
We usually give one item per stateroom.
Some people give the kids something small for each child.
There is no set in stone way you have to do FEs.
It is all for fun.
Bill
Yes, what Bill said! We usually do one per room, but it is totally up to you! Nothing to stress out about, it's all good!

Thank you both for your reply, I will let the kids help me decide what to do.....oh this will be fun.

We love doing the FE It can be a gift per stateroom. It can be a gift per person. It really doesn't matter. It is up to you if you label your gift as to who it is from.

It is a lot of fun being stealthy delivering those gifts. Oh, how many times we have pretended to be walking by staterooms while snickering to ourselves that we had "gifts" we were trying to deliver.

Some gifts are very crafty, some are nice candy treats, but all are appreciated. There are FE gift exchange threads up here on the disboards also. Hope this helps.

Linda

 

[catislander]

Hi Linda,
We should meet for wine onboard. My husband and I are both into pottery, he's done a lot of mosaic work with scraps from the old pottery factory on the island. We've both lived here for about 20 years.
Maybe we could have tea on day 3 .
Sherri