Alaska * May 24, 2011

[Amy Fran]

I can let ds17 know he will be able to eat breakfast before going ashore.

I understand Hollow Leg Syndrome. Our youngest is a 17-year-old boy, too. You also have the option to order room service any time of the day (room service is included in the price of your cruise! - minus tips & certain drinks). In your stateroom there will even be a paper for you to check off what you want for breakfast and what time you'd like it brought to your room. Just hang it on your doorknob before you go to bed and voila! Breakfast is served We did this every night in order to have coffee available when I woke up. There are no coffee makers in the staterooms and you do NOT want to be around me before I've had a cup! --Amy

 

[Diannah]

We were GTY 9C, ended up with #2588, which is listed as a 9B. Anyone know the difference between 9C and 9B? Placement looks good, near the center of the ship on level 2. I tend toward sea sickness, so, as I understand it, this is pretty much where we'd want to be.

I'm pretty certain we're a yes for the FE. Just have to get one made. And, of course, decide what to get everyone. Well, if all else fails, there's always wild rice....

 

[RCDisneyFan]

I'm pretty certain we're a yes for the FE. Just have to get one made.

If you can't / don't make it yourself - reach out now to one of the sellers on ebay or etsy. Usually it takes a few weeks... ~4 is what I've seen most. I've ordered mine and have my fingers crossed it will arrive in time!

 

[Diannah]

Are there any rules for the FE's themselves? Like they can't be bigger than so-n-so or can't stick out farther than so many inches from the wall? I have a few ideas, including drawstring bags or Treasure chests made out of foam core or foam sheets, but need to know if there are any limitations first. It seems from the pics that traditional FE's are flat pocket/envelope types, but I've never really been one for following tradition too closely.

Thanks!

 

[RCDisneyFan]

I think they can only be 8 inches wide - otherwise they won't fit in the space. Other than, that I think the only thing that restricts you is your imagination!

 

[tearem]

Do you have to have a real fish extender, or can you just decorate a gift bag or something and hang on the fish. I am much more excited aobut making and giving out gifts than actually making or buying a fish extender.

 

[RCDisneyFan]

I've seen pictures of decorated canvas and fabric bags... If your gift bag is really sturdy and the handle long enough, it should be fine.

 

[jrp]

Hi All

Here is the updated list..
1. jrp*DH- James-55*DW-D.Anne-50*30th Wedding Ann.*#7136*DVC*FE= Y
2. fireplug*DH-Steve-50's*DW-Coleen-50's
3. teemsum*DH-Alex*DW-Angela*7th Wedding Ann.*FE-Y
4. wilderness gal*Me-Karen*DM-
5. Mulljac*DW-JoAnne*DH-*DD-*DS-*DVC&30th Wedding Ann.*DD-College graduation.
6. Lori 1035*DW-Lori-46*DH-48*DD-21*DS-18-HS GRAD*DSF-18-HS GRAD*DMIL-BD*DFIL*DM*DSF
7. NWmom*DW-Skye-44*DH-Kevin(The great)=50*DS-Broderick-17*DD-Kitty/Katie-9
8. Tearem*DW-*DH-*DD-8*10TH wedding Ann.*FE-Y
9. Schmoopiecat*35th Wedding Ann.
10. Amy Fran*DW-Amy*DH*Steve*DVC*6082*FE-Y
11. disnanny*DW-Retirement*DH-*DVC*#7528
12. Natlovesarielpiins*DW-Natalie-25*DH-Pedro-30
13. 2BNDisney*Blake-45
14. Christy May*DW-*DH-*DS-
15. Stitch Lover Sith*DW-*DM-*DS-*DG-
16. Dawncala*DW-*DH-*DD-12*DS-10*FE=Y
17. gonecrusin*DW-Susan-54*DH-John-54*DD-Emily- 21*DDBF-Lauren-20*35th Wedding Ann.*DVC*#7122*FE=Y
18. happyDSL*
19. Heard02*DW-35*DH-41*DD-5
20. Diannah* DW-Diannah-48*DH-Tom-54*DD-Mim-16*#2588*FE-Y
21. Warbluzki*DW-Barb*DH-Tom*7114.
22. ChriStephanie*DW-Stephanie-26*DH-Chris-28
23. RCDisneyFan*DW-Rebecca*DH-Jason*#7612*FE=Y

As far as I know the only restrictions for the FE are they must not obstruct the doorway.. I have seen them all the way to the floor and some very elaborate ones also..I will post the picture of ours which I found this weekend after doing Spring cleaning the whole time..An A category is more attractive and more expensive than the others. Other than this there is no real distinction..

James

 

[Amy Fran]

Count Steve & I in for the FE! I'm excited to participate! --Amy

 

[jrp]

Hi All
Here is a copy of the door magnet placement mat I made.. I have made 2 of them and can change the picture as the mood strikes.. Make the sheets on photo paper and through print shop..

James

 

[Diannah]

Somehow our stateroom got mistyped. We'll be in 2588, not 2598.

We're finally under the 50 day mark!

 

[tearem]

This will be our first cruise, therefore our first FE and I think we would like to participate!

 

[gonecrusin]

Somehow our stateroom got mistyped. We'll be in 2588, not 2598.

We're finally under the 50 day mark!

Now the time is going to fly by

 

[gonecrusin]

Hi All
Here is a copy of the door magnet placement mat I made.. I have made 2 of them and can change the picture as the mood strikes.. Make the sheets on photo paper and through print shop..

James

This is so cute!

Where to find the time

 

[Lori1035]

I've been away from this thread too long. I had to catch up on the last couple of months. We won't be participating in the FE. I'll have too much to keep up with having my parents and parents-in-law along on this trip.

Oh, btw, my DMIL & DFIL are celebrating their 50th anniversary less than a month after our trip. I think the trip is their gift to each other. We're having a party for them on the Saturday after we get back from the cruise.

Between a graduation party for my son and this anniversary party, I'll be busy until the day we leave for Vancouver. I haven't had much spare time to plan this cruise but I'm going to try to book a hotel for the night before the cruise today.

See you all real soon,
Lori

 

[gonecrusin]

Here is the link if anyone wanted to know about the big announcement.

http://www.disneycruisenews.com/Con...playItem=48f2287a-4446-45ad-bed4-905457bf68cb

3 new ports: NYC, TX and SEATTLE

Enjoy!

 

[NWmom]

Yes, Seattle!!!!!!

First though was drats!! Out of Seattle would have been so much easier this year for so many with airfare.

Second thought was one extra stop, pitty party for us.

Third thought was- they won't get the inside passage all the way up that we will travel--poor them.

For the record-- it will be a different cruise as they would have to travel to the west of San Juan Island. It would not be an inside passage cruise.

Think a wide westerly approach avoiding all the pesky little islands in Canadian waters while you head north. Much quicker which is why they can add Victoria, BC to the itinerary.

Victoria is beautiful and has a real castle for the princesses and a fantastic high tea!

And gives me an edge to maybe do a last minute cruise next summer for not so much money. But my hubby wants to go to New York.

Catch a broadway show--See the Ellis Island/Statue of Liberty (again, - his sister used to work there.)
Disney trivia connection- The long wig from Splash was left in the staff lounge- sis told off Ron Howard after she locked up the wig, holding up production as she was promised they would not go in the staff lounge. They didn't do it again!!)

Of course this is all after we catch the leprechaiun and have him give us some of his pot of gold, lol.
Skye

 

[fireplug]

We are getting a bit more excited lately. Been busy learning our new camera. I hope to get more comfortable with it by the time we leave!

Sound like a nice group of FE. I will do a door magnet or two just to decorate and make it easier to find our way home!

Squid

 

[Amy Fran]

Here is the link if anyone wanted to know about the big announcement.

OMG!!! I'm desperately trying to figure out how I can afford the 15-night Hawaiian cruise!! THAT is awesome! Going on that cruise next year could off-set the pity-party I've got goin on about the Alaskan cruises sailing from Seattle next year compared to the cost of our international flight for this one. Oh well... Consider us pioneers!

 

[2BNDisney]

I thought the EXACT same thing - would have saved a bundle cruising out of Seattle vs Vancouver! I wonder if that is why they changed it because they thought not as many people sailed Alaska since that airfare was so high. I know I almost did not. And I am only flying solo!

And the Pacific Coast cruises do sound great, ESPECIALLY Hawaii!

OMG!!! I'm desperately trying to figure out how I can afford the 15-night Hawaiian cruise!! THAT is awesome! Going on that cruise next year could off-set the pity-party I've got goin on about the Alaskan cruises sailing from Seattle next year compared to the cost of our international flight for this one. Oh well... Consider us pioneers!