9/7/06 10 night Wonder Southern Caribbean "Cruising in WONDERland!"

[Stepht5]

Cool extenders Steph You are pretty amazing, not only have you done a great job with the roster, but you really keep this party rolling with all your posts, add to that you're a seamstress as well .... Thanks for all you do.

Thank you! I do these things instead of cleaning and cooking! This is the first summer in along time that we really took it easy -- very few outside activites! Just fun!

 

[Stepht5]

However, Blaine will be staying at home with Grandma and Grandpa. We decided not to foot the bill for the extra room. Figured he'll be too young to remember. So, he won't hate us for it when he is a teenager.

Welcome everyone!!

That cracked me up! 23dd, 15dd and I were talking about 15dd's 16th b-day clebration (our plans had been to be in WDW for week w/just us big girls)....8ds about had a COW! You can't go to WDW without US!!!!!!

 

[Stepht5]

Last night I found out that the internet company that I bought my magnet paper from sent all my private info including my credit card number to a person in her shipment.

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! I don't even know what to say!!!

 

[GoofyGuy777]

if you guys are wondering what the "fish" is for the fish extender. Here is a picture that a fellow disser "jdybnsn" who posted a pic of ther "fish"

 

[piglet33]

Last night I found out that the internet company that I bought my magnet paper from sent all my private info including my credit card number to a person in her shipment. I only found out because SHE contacted me. I still don't have my shipment and now they aren't answering their phone. That person is worried that HER info was shipped to a different person. She used paypal. I called the bank at 10:30 PM last night and they closed my credit card account and are issuing me a new card. I went to the bank today and they stopped payment to this company. What a horrible feeling. I don't know how many other people got my info. Hopefully just the one. I was soooooo fortunate that she contacted me. DO NOT USE DECALPAPER,COM.

You guys have been chatty and I just don't have time to read it all yet. Will try and catch up later. Just wanted to pass on to all of you NOT to use that internet company.

Wow, that is so strange. I have ordered from them lots of times and never had any problems with them. I love the quality of their magnet paper. Sorry this happened to you.

Something like this happened to me with Cafepress.com. I had to call them because one of the shirts was missing from my order that I paid for. The CS rep was really nice and put a rush on a replacement shirt for me. About 10 minutes later, I get an email from Cafepress.com thanking me for my order. The problem was it wasn't mine. It belonged to some woman in CA. I had her full name, address, phone number and the last 4 digits of her credit card number (I know you need the full number, but still). I called Cafepress to report it and was told that this happens sometimes when your account is being viewed by one of their reps and they don't close the screen and then take another order. Yea, that sounds like a great program to have in place to me, NOT.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Renee, was that last year with the Survivor shirts? I remember you having all kinds of problems.

 

[micmse2003]

Thank you! Just don't look at the stitching!

I won't look at your stiching if you promise not to look at mine.
You really did do a great job on the fish extenders. I like the idea of having seperate pockets for individual people.

Sandy: John will post some of the kitchen pictures tomorrow from work. If he can get photobucket to work right, otherwise I will bring some pictures.

Tink9 & Frogjelly:Welcome to the boards. I think that is great that a brother and sister would room together. My daughter and son (32 & 36) would have liked to kill each other when they were younger. When my son went to college, my daughter became a good friend. Then we knew that they had grown up. Look forward to meeting you on the Wonder. We think your mom is great for handling the board and doing such a good job.

merrymeeting: I know they have special cruise rates for length of cruise, but a minute rate is .75 cents. We have to confirm our return air res. for the trip home. I called DCL and was given this info.

tinkerme1: John e-mailed Hiyapal this morning our confir. # and other info. We would love to have dinner with all of you. I will private pm you later.

Steve (goofyguy777): (I hope everyone had a Great weekend; I was basically a Chaffer and a shopping bag handler this weekend for my wife and Diznylnd while they were shopping.) This is John. It's nice having a 32yr. old daughter and a granddaughter, she does all the chauffering and shelping(bag handler) for me.

Joemuseum: you are on 2 of our excursions, DCL changed our time on 1 of our tours from 8:30 to 8:10 without telling us. Guess we will see you on them.

JiminyC fan: Sandy how awful for you. We are always reluctant to order over the internet (except for Disney stuff) for this very reason.

Stepht5: Have got to ask this, how many suitcases do you have to pack? I can't imagine packing for that many people.

 

[Stepht5]

I won't look at your stiching if you promise not to look at mine.
You really did do a great job on the fish extenders. I like the idea of having seperate pockets for individual people..

It's a deal!

Tink9 & Frogjelly:Welcome to the boards. I think that is great that a brother and sister would room together. My daughter and son (32 & 36) would have liked to kill each other when they were younger. When my son went to college, my daughter became a good friend. Then we knew that they had grown up. Look forward to meeting you on the Wonder .

They're sharing because mom and dad are paying! Actually they are pretty good friends! I told dh that dd would prefer the suite but, he thought that they may want to get away from us sometimes.

Stepht5: Have got to ask this, how many suitcases do you have to pack? I can't imagine packing for that many people.

I pack for me and the 2 youngest children. Dh is so used to traveling that it doesn't take him anytime to pack -- he used to travel at least a couple of weeks out of every month for YEARS.

 

[bearette]

sandysplayhouse
My husband was in the Army and was in Iraq for part of 2003 and 2004. When he came home he wanted Mexican food very badly! We had tacos for him ready. He ate a lot of chicken over there too so to this day he turns up his nose everytime he is offered chicken to eat!

 

[jiminyC_fan]

I forgot to add earlier, welcome to all the newbies. Can you believe it is only a month away?? Sorry I didn't welcome everyone earlier, I guess I got all wrapped up in my problems.

 

[Tink_9]

I pack for me and the 2 youngest children. Dh is so used to traveling that it doesn't take him anytime to pack -- he used to travel at least a couple of weeks out of every month for YEARS.

I want a numerical count on how many suitcases you guys end up with!!
I was already thinking I need to shop for a bigger one, I only have those small black one's that have an wheels and an extended handle. So I would have to pack multiples

 

[Amlee]

My parents bought these HUGE rolling trunk type suitcase last year for their Alaska cruise. I'm talking HUGE! They are doing a Pacific coast cruise the same time of our cruise, but they aren't using those trunks. So I'm going to use one of those and then my 28 inch Grumpy duffle. That way I'll have plenty of room to bring stuff back. Ya'll should have seen me trying to back my steel drum I got in Nassua in Feb. Now that was just funny as all get out.

 

[micmse2003]

I want a numerical count on how many suitcases you guys end up with!!

I want to know the numerical count too!!!!!! I have 3 large checked ones and two carryons. (one large is empty for things I might buy). This is just for the two of us!!!!!!

 

[DisneyGirlTinkerbell]

Hi everyone,

I'm going to contact the hotel this week to try to arrange transportation for us from the ship to the hotel in Antigua, for those going to Pineapple Beach. We might be able to make a more economical arrangement than everyone hopping into taxis at the pier.

This is the list I have of those going to Pineapple Beach and the number in your party from the roster:

winnyis (4)

jiminyC_fan (2)

Piglett33 (3)

TiggerStac (3)

HookedonMagic (4)

DisneyGirlTinkerbell (3)

Did I miss anyone or need to change the number in your party?

I'll keep you posted on what they suggest.

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[sandysplayhouse]

sandysplayhouse
My husband was in the Army and was in Iraq for part of 2003 and 2004. When he came home he wanted Mexican food very badly! We had tacos for him ready. He ate a lot of chicken over there too so to this day he turns up his nose everytime he is offered chicken to eat!

Steve LOVES chicken... he could eat it everyday... ergo the turkey leg
and he also LOVES Mexican food... well, burritos anyway. Anytime he is out of California and returns, the first thing he wants to do on the way home from the airport is stop to get a burrito with guacamole'...

 

[mc'smommy]

Does anyone know the current wireless charges? I will need to bring my laptop, and would like to get an idea of the costs...thanks!!

I have started packing...formal wear is packed, bathing suits, a few other things. The packing list is wonderful...I am going to print it out.

Wireless Internet

Enjoy the flexibility of using your own wireless-ready laptop computer at 10 locations throughout the Disney Wonder® and Disney Magic®. Download or upload your personal files; surf the Internet; stay in touch with friends, family and business associates with e-mail. Take advantage of your familiarity with your own computer with our wireless service.

Ship: Disney Wonder® and
Disney Magic®


Internet Rates

Wireless Internet Access $0.75 per minute
$55 for 100 minutes
$100 for 250 minutes
$105 for 300 minutes (14-night cruise only)

Printing Not available




Onboard Wireless Internet Locations

Cadillac Lounge
Wavebands
Promenade Lounge
Studio Sea
Cove Café
Open Decks (9 & 10)
Atrium (Decks 3, 4 and 5 Mid-Ship)


hope this helps

 

[MerryMeeting]

Hi everyone,

I'm going to contact the hotel this week to try to arrange transportation for us from the ship to the hotel in Antigua, for those going to Pineapple Beach. We might be able to make a more economical arrangement than everyone hopping into taxis at the pier.

This is the list I have of those going to Pineapple Beach and the number in your party from the roster:

winnyis (4)

jiminyC_fan (2)

Piglett33 (3)

TiggerStac (3)

HookedonMagic (4)

DisneyGirlTinkerbell (3)

Did I miss anyone or need to change the number in your party?

I'll keep you posted on what they suggest.

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If you find they have a good sized bus...and have room for 4 more...I would love to go to the beach with Ally...that is about all I can do with her, lol.

Thanks for the information on the internet pricing (kind of pricey...but, I will write it off)

For any of you DVC members....are there any DVC discounts onboard? I couldn't find anything on the members website...

Got to search for my return air, lol..got a fabulous rate for Ally and I to fly to Orlando ($95)...Now to come home, lol.

Got to arrange transfers from MCO to the port as well...

Maybe make pirate costumes, lol...

this is going to be wonderful.

 

[Rate Queen]

First, Welcome to all the newbies

Second,
We are in our typical summer weather pattern of afternoon showers/thunderstorms. Usuallly around 2 or 3 pm.
Do we have an alternate meeting place for our first Dis Meet in case of rain. I know the sailaway party is held in the atrium when it rains which it did on our first cruise.
Not trying to be a downer, just want to be prepared.

30 days till sail away!!!!!!

As far as luggage, for the 3 of us, we will each have one large suitcase and one carryon. At least I hope that is all we will have.

Carol

 

[Stepht5]

I want a numerical count on how many suitcases you guys end up with!!
I was already thinking I need to shop for a bigger one, I only have those small black one's that have an wheels and an extended handle. So I would have to pack multiples

LOL! Your dad and I were talking last night....we need to buy at least one more med size suitcase -- I actually thought it should be another large one..... I put 2 empty carry ons in a suitcase so that we have something to bring home souvenirs. We learned the hard way on our WDW trip this past Oct.... That's where we bought the 2 extra pieces! One of the suitcases will hold the formal wear & pirate costumes.

 

[sandysplayhouse]

Rate Queen
"We are in our typical summer weather pattern of afternoon showers/thunderstorms. Usuallly around 2 or 3 pm. Not trying to be a downer, just want to be prepared." Carol

Carol, I'm with you... I also like to cover all the bases.

A few years back, while at WDW... it RAINED!
Being from California where it never rains (just like the song)...I didn't know it would do that! We spent over $40 on rain ponchos!

This time, I'm like the boy scouts, I AM prepared! I found ponchos at our local dollar store, 2 for $1! In adult and childrens sizes! They are made of very thin plastic, (cheap, but they will work fine) and fold up really small to fit in a purse or pocket of a backpack... so IF it doesn't rain, I only paid $1 and I won't feel bad about throwing them away... or I can just leave them in the bottom of my purse since they are so thin. I love being prepared.

Did you ever see the movie where the woman takes out all kinds of stuff out of her purse... she makes a costume for 2 kids with all kinds of scraps of things from her purse... George Clooney said to her "where can I get a bag like that?" ... I love it.