7/27/08 Double Dip!

[princessdaisy]

Explain to me exactly what you do with the Secret Mickey thing.

I don't know if we'll be able to meet or not. We're sailing with family and will just be getting together then after not seeing each other for a few months. It might or might not work out.

On my last cruise I just used a little felt type bag that I grabbed for 1.00 at Target and the Diser's would leave little surprises in that. We also did a magnet exchange and that was cool to get a new/different one each night.

 

[lcsmom]

Looks like I need to get a fish extender! Maybe DD and I will do a sewing project. What trinkets can a Texan DVCer bring?

DH wants to do the 2:30 tour of the ship on departure day. (It was pouring rain last year and took an extra hour to get to Port Canaveral, so we missed it.) How would a meet work? Have never done one, even though I've been on the DIS since 2001.

DD is happy that the Navigators show that the Teens aren't doing anything until 10:30 on the first day at Castaway Cay. She will be up and moving for the "Wild Side" on the second stop there.

Love AKL. Our main DVC home is BCV, but we added points at SSR before it opened. Would have waited if I'd known about AKV. Love to watch the savanahs.

 

[princessdaisy]

Looks like I need to get a fish extender! Maybe DD and I will do a sewing project. What trinkets can a Texan DVCer bring?

DH wants to do the 2:30 tour of the ship on departure day. (It was pouring rain last year and took an extra hour to get to Port Canaveral, so we missed it.) How would a meet work? Have never done one, even though I've been on the DIS since 2001.

DD is happy that the Navigators show that the Teens aren't doing anything until 10:30 on the first day at Castaway Cay. She will be up and moving for the "Wild Side" on the second stop there.

Love AKL. Our main DVC home is BCV, but we added points at SSR before it opened. Would have waited if I'd known about AKV. Love to watch the savanahs.

I want my DD to try that excursion but she is shy and plans on hanging out with us as last time she didn't like the Stack/Loft because the teens seemed older and my DD is still little girlish/shy and not into boys yet. Most of her friends are 14 & 15 yr olds.

I was hoping that she would be able to e-mail some other Dis friends on our cruise thread so that she will know a friend on the ship.

Does anyone have excurions set up for Nassau? I am thinking one of the Catamaran or Black Beard excursions

 

[jlawall]

Ok, I guess just getting a special pouch for the fish extender might be cheaper! We need to start a list of everyone's room # who will be participating in the fish extender. So, we'll bring a memento from our hometown's to share with each other in our fish extenders......

If we want to schedule a meet, what do you think would be the best time and place to meet?

 

[lcsmom]

My DD was 13 and 3 months last summer and couldn't wait to be with the teenagers. Of course, she has also complained that we never did a cruise when she was younger and now she's too old for the clubs - "and they do fun stuff". Keep talking to your DD, my impression of "the wild side" was it required more stamina than rowdiness. BTYW, my DD's much more into sports than boys. In her opinion, most boys are useless or silly. Her Dad approves. The Loft was OK when they had specific activities, she didn't just hang out there. Once she's through with finals, I'll get her to talk to your DD.

We're in cabin 7626. If everyone wants to meet before the boat drill we can manage, or on deck 10 during sailaway, or on castaway cay. We can meet!

 

[princessdaisy]

My DD was 13 and 3 months last summer and couldn't wait to be with the teenagers. Of course, she has also complained that we never did a cruise when she was younger and now she's too old for the clubs - "and they do fun stuff". Keep talking to your DD, my impression of "the wild side" was it required more stamina than rowdiness. BTYW, my DD's much more into sports than boys. In her opinion, most boys are useless or silly. Her Dad approves. The Loft was OK when they had specific activities, she didn't just hang out there. Once she's through with finals, I'll get her to talk to your DD.

We're in cabin 7626. If everyone wants to meet before the boat drill we can manage, or on deck 10 during sailaway, or on castaway cay. We can meet!

That sounds like me DD, too...she liked the Loft when they had activities otherwise she said some of the teens were "hooking up" and that made her fell uncomfortable. She did enjoy the games and smoothie meets but she also wishes she was younger and could go to the Ocean Lab as they do "fun stuff". My DD is a late bloomer when it comes to typical 16 yr olds but that is fine with me

-Steph

 

[princessdaisy]

Ok, I guess just getting a special pouch for the fish extender might be cheaper! We need to start a list of everyone's room # who will be participating in the fish extender. So, we'll bring a memento from our hometown's to share with each other in our fish extenders......

If we want to schedule a meet, what do you think would be the best time and place to meet?

Maybe before the sail away party? or sometime before early dinner?

I am in for the fish extender/secret Mickey. How many others would like to participate? So far we have:

Dahly
PrincessDaisy
Jlawall

 

[lcsmom]

We're in for the fish extender.

How about meeting before the sail away party. Or before early dinner. Either works.

 

[princessdaisy]

We're in for the fish extender.

How about meeting before the sail away party. Or before early dinner. Either works.

Great!! so far we have:

Dahly
Jlawall
Icsmom
PrincessDaisy

Anyone else?? this will be fun!!

 

[princessdaisy]

Wahooo!! just found out that my early seating request came through...I enjoy having dinner then going to the show and not vice versa with late seating.

We will be in arriving a few days early so we can get used to the 3 hour time difference. I just love the long flight from San Diego to Florida..NOT!!

 

[jlawall]

Ok, sailaway is usually at 5pm and the drill is at 4pm........where and when??

 

[princessdaisy]

Ok, sailaway is usually at 5pm and the drill is at 4pm........where and when??

Hmmmm, what about deck 3, Promenade Lounge at 3pm? we can do a quick meet then go get ready for the 4pm drill?

 

[princessdaisy]

Happy Monday!

 

[princessdaisy]

Bumping up to see if any more cruisers are joining us

 

[lcsmom]

I'm back. 3:00 before the drill sounds fine.

Now to get through the last week of school.

 

[jcarlson]

Hello All,

My family and I will be cruising on July 27th with you all. I am a first timer and just booked our trip on Monday(yesterday). Does any expierenced cruiser have tips that will make our first cruise even more awesome or sites/threads I should visit. Also my DD will celebrate her birthday on the 30th is there anything sepcial they do? Thanks for all who help.

Jennifer

 

[princessdaisy]

Hello All,

My family and I will be cruising on July 27th with you all. I am a first timer and just booked our trip on Monday(yesterday). Does any expierenced cruiser have tips that will make our first cruise even more awesome or sites/threads I should visit. Also my DD will celebrate her birthday on the 30th is there anything sepcial they do? Thanks for all who help.

Jennifer

Glad to see more fellow cruisers aboard! Your going to love the Wonder, she's a beautiful ship and there are so many fun activities to do. Your servers will present your DD with a birthday cake and DCL birthday button in the dining room (make sure you let DCL know your celebrating).

The DIS has a ton of information for first timers and if you google Disney Cruise information you will get alot of other threads w/info.

www.******************* is a great site that has pictures of the staterooms, personal navigators and a ton of great information.

Hope this helps!

-Steph

 

[princessdaisy]

oops, forgot we can't post websites but if you go to w w w disneycruiser dot info

Hope that works.

 

[jcarlson]

Thanks so much I will check that site out. I have been on these boards all morning absorbing all the info I can. We are so excited and can't wait to expierence everything. Do you happen to know if we need to set up the birthday thing prior to arriving or just when we get there.

Thanks again for the info!!!!!

 

[princessdaisy]

Thanks so much I will check that site out. I have been on these boards all morning absorbing all the info I can. We are so excited and can't wait to expierence everything. Do you happen to know if we need to set up the birthday thing prior to arriving or just when we get there.

Thanks again for the info!!!!!

Jennifer, I would call DCL just to be sure they have her birthday listed on your reservation and then once on the ship, I would also mention it to your serving team DCL also has birthday decorations & cake for your stateroom that you can order online at the DCL website...just another idea.

Having a birthday on DCL is wonderful. My DD, turned 13 on Castaway Cay 3 years ago (lucky duck - great way to remember a 13th b-day)

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

-Steph