9/19/09 Western Magic

[kileybeth]

Hi everyone! I'm loving all the photos!
We're starting to really countdown here, saving up some extra spending $$$ to apply to our Onboard Account (to cover all the shore excursions...and the 9 yr. old, lol). Do you guys usually pre-pay your gratuities? We're thinking about it, but for our family of four it comes out to $385 Just trying to figure out the budget, and though it may be easier to not have to worry about it and just enjoy the cruise.

We plan to go to Guest Services early on in the cruise and pay ours ($504!) and then just add extra cash the last night based on service throughout the week That's our plan.

I have one more event coming up next week and hope my sales are decent so I can add a few more things in Port but even if not, I know we are gonna have a great time. I am so ready for a vacation, all this planning is killing me!

 

[kileybeth]

Hi all,
Just popping in to see all the pictures and how everyones planning is coming along. Got my FE today. I ordered it on ebay and it looks wonderful. I had done the same thing for DM as a Christmas present last year, so we are all set there.

Had a minor set back on the cruise planning mode. DM suffered a minor heart attack on Saturday. Definately an eye opening experience. After tons of tests and doctors, she is cleared for the cruise. She just got out last night and she is already finalizing her FE gifts this morning. Nothing is holding that woman from Mickey (or it may be Goofy)

Well off to do some more planning, shopping and more shopping. See everyone next month!! Wow-hard to believe we can say that now.

Glad to hear your Mom is okay, it is so unsettling in every way when something comes up unexpectedly like that, absolutely love her attitude about it though! Can't wait to meet all of you.

 

[cpdrn7]

Hey, thanks to kileymom....here we are...
we do have two teens with us..one dd 17 and one ds 15...he is a guitar kid...with long hair ...your kids wont miss that!
We will be on our sixth disney cruise...and my kids love the stack!!
I am attempting to make our own pirate costumes...but if they dont turn out...oh, that might make it more piraty!!!

 

[kileybeth]

Hey, thanks to kileymom....here we are...
we do have two teens with us..one dd 17 and one ds 15...he is a guitar kid...with long hair ...your kids wont miss that!
We will be on our sixth disney cruise...and my kids love the stack!!
I am attempting to make our own pirate costumes...but if they dont turn out...oh, that might make it more piraty!!!

Oh wait! Did I really invite you over here? Did you say DD17 and DS15?? Oh well, it's all good , you see we have a DS17 and a DD14 traveling with us. . . We also have two younger kids traveling, DS6 and DD4, I believe you may have more kiddos as well? Do tell.

We have had a ton of fun over here planning everything and anything that can be planned so make sure you go back and catch up. We have 2 FE groups now, still time to join 2nd group I believe, we have awesome lance armstrong style personalized glow bracelets (Holly, do we have any left for sale?) and we have at least 3 meets planned to get to know one another.

The number of people dressing up for pirate night is reaching fever level on this board, may just have to talk my family into something.

I'm out of here for tonight, I have no one in my home and that is a rare thing so I am off to enjoy an hour of perfect silence. A rarity.

 

[Disneymoon0909]

we have awesome lance armstrong style personalized glow bracelets (Holly, do we have any left for sale?)

At last count I have 10 extra available for presale or sale on boat

Holly

 

[inmyis]

We will be celebrating our 10th Wedding Anniversary on this 4th Disney Cruise! Hope to meet all!

 

[3boyslovediz]

Hi all,
Just popping in to see all the pictures and how everyones planning is coming along. Got my FE today. I ordered it on ebay and it looks wonderful. I had done the same thing for DM as a Christmas present last year, so we are all set there.

Had a minor set back on the cruise planning mode. DM suffered a minor heart attack on Saturday. Definately an eye opening experience. After tons of tests and doctors, she is cleared for the cruise. She just got out last night and she is already finalizing her FE gifts this morning. Nothing is holding that woman from Mickey (or it may be Goofy)

Well off to do some more planning, shopping and more shopping. See everyone next month!! Wow-hard to believe we can say that now.

Karen-
Sorry to hear about your Mom, so glad she is doing well. The cruise may be her best relaxation and recovery, although the Bingo may get her too excited, huh?!

take care

 

[dennismcneely]

We will be celebrating our 10th Wedding Anniversary on this 4th Disney Cruise! Hope to meet all!

Aboard inmyis!!!

So good to have more folks sailing with us. You will soon realize that we really have a nice group here, and there is still plenty of time to get to know many of us. Congratulations on your upcoming 10th Wedding Anniversary

 

[gvivanco]

inmyis!!

So glad to have you onboard!!

Gretchen

 

[Sinderelly]

Wow so many posts to keep up with.

Karen-I am so happy your DM is better and is still cruising!

Paige-The Mickey shirts are look great and so does your family.

WB Jonesing glad you are at home and feeling better!

We were debating pre paying tips too but I think we are just going to take care of it onboard early in the cruise. We did add some $ to our onboard account to cover excursions.

I have found room for all FE related "stuff". It has it's own suitcase. Now to find room for all my shoes!

The cruise now seems very "real". I am so excited I can hardly stand it. I can't wait to be on our honeymoon!

 

[cakesnjammom]

Hello everyone

Welcome Newcomers! You have come to the right place! Everyone is SO nice!

Thanks for the compliments on the shirts, I think they came out well too . I bought some for a WDW one year (2007) and I am the only one that did not wear mine to pieces yet so we decided to attempt them ourselves this time!

I have a closing today on a home I SOLD it had been delayed from last Friday so I am really glad to get this one to the closing table...the money will really help us right here before cruise time. 3 contingent upon the buyer selling their homes now...say a prayer for me!

Sorry Jonesin I have missed your prior posts about being in the hospital...so glad to hear you are feeling bETTER.... I am so guilty of skimming too quickly thru posts at work and missing alot

Well just popping in to say hello and share a little excitement for the day! Absolutely cannot wait to be on the MAGIC! !!
Bye for now!

 

[cakesnjammom]

My question is when you do the online check in forms and print them out what are you suppoed to bring with you? I am a bit confused, I have read the website and it says:

Bring the following items with you to the port terminal**:

Signed Online Check-in Signature Form
Signed Payment Authorization Form
Signed and completed optional forms from Step Five
Valid proof of citizenship for all members of your party — including children
Valid government issued photo identification for all adults in your party
I just feel like after everything I filled out I should have more stuff to bring but I guess that's it...

getting excited!!! I bought a couple of cute dresses for the cruise, my fiance is very excited as he says I do not dress up enough, lol. Not really excited about bathing suit shopping though i am rather well endowed up top and very hippy with a small waist (darned hourglass figure) so I just don't feel great about myself in anything.

cant wait!!!

Ok a few answers here and remember I did say a FEW not all!!
When you do your online check-on stuff...when you get to the cruise contract and scroll to the bottom....there is a button the says print and one the sayd continue...if you click continue it will take you to the DCL Cuise Online Signature Form - that you MUST print and bring with you to the port!!
As for the Payment Authorization Signature Form I have not found that one yet!
Optional Forms are the Medical Authorization Form and the other FOrm below that. Only need those IF you have a medical condition that could become an issue during the cruise for my understanding.
Anyone want to explain where I find the Payment Auth. Signed Form?? Thanks
I chose print that one time and got 6 sheet that printed...is that all I need or am I missing one??

 

[KIRSTIN'S MOMMY]

When can you print these? On my online check in it keeps saying they're not available...is it like 10 days before the cruise, or am I making that up? lol We completed all the forms except that one

 

[gvivanco]

I printed out my payment authorization forms. It's right on the my online check in page, right underneath guest information, under each seperate person's name. You may have to fill out something under guest information under the "main" adult in order to print it out. There's a place I put in our credit card information, and then you can print them out.

If I remember right (I did it a few weeks ago), you have to fill out guest information on everyone in the party first, then you click on "view/edit"
payment authorization, and put the info in there, and then I think you can print it.

I hope this helps!

Gretchen

 

[gvivanco]

Paige - Congratulations on the closing!!!

I hope you get a couple more before we sail away!!!

Gretchen

 

[so_oregon]

First off, I am not trying to steal business from Disney. I know that they make a business out of this.

However.....I am a justice of the peace here in Oregon (with absolutely no authority anywhere else). The nicest part of the job is doing weddings. I can't do weddings on the cruise (see the first line...no authority outside Oregon). BUT, I can do vow renewals and I see that a number of folks are celebrating anniversaries....it would be my pleasure to do "un"official vow renewals during the cruise. I found a nice ceremony (I have never been the 3-minute kinda justice of the peace; my weddings usually bring tears from observers....Payment? Buy me a drink or something. OR, pay it forward and do something nice for someone else. I like meeting people, so my pleasure.

just coordinate times with me ahead of time......


(however, I am NOT wearing the black robe)

 

[kileybeth]

I have a closing today on a home I SOLD it had been delayed from last Friday so I am really glad to get this one to the closing table...the money will really help us right here before cruise time. 3 contingent upon the buyer selling their homes now...say a prayer for me!

Awesome! So happy for you.

 

[cakesnjammom]

I printed out my payment authorization forms. It's right on the my online check in page, right underneath guest information, under each seperate person's name. You may have to fill out something under guest information under the "main" adult in order to print it out. There's a place I put in our credit card information, and then you can print them out.

If I remember right (I did it a few weeks ago), you have to fill out guest information on everyone in the party first, then you click on "view/edit"
payment authorization, and put the info in there, and then I think you can print it.

I hope this helps!

Gretchen

Thanks Gretchen! I think because I checked CASH account that maybe why I did not have one to print. I did not have my credit card info with me at the time I completed the forms. I will check on it when I am at home and can enter the credit info!! THANKS AGAIN!!!!

Thanks to you all for the kind wells of support....

And PS to whoever asked (sorry drawing a blank) when we can print? NOW check online at DCL

 

[gvivanco]

Thanks Gretchen! I think because I checked CASH account that maybe why I did not have one to print. I did not have my credit card info with me at the time I completed the forms. I will check on it when I am at home and can enter the credit info!! THANKS AGAIN!!!!

Thanks to you all for the kind wells of support....

And PS to whoever asked (sorry drawing a blank) when we can print? NOW check online at DCL

You're welcome! I hope it all works fine!

Gretchen

 

[texasbloke]

I am in need of help.

How many exactly cabins are on the FE List, and how many children, boys and girls are on the FE List?

I know someone posted this info a while back, but I cannot find it for the life of me.

And could some one please PM me the updated FE exchange list?

I need to know how many to make.

Thanks,

Melissa