Alaska * May 24, 2011

[Diannah]

My first time to post, hope this gets to the right spot!

My DD, a confirmed Disneyholic has planned a wonderful cruise for us.
My DH and I are 2 of a party of eight. Our party is scattered over the ship and our room # is 7550. I've had a lifelong dream to cruise Alaska and can't wait to go.

Sheldon & Angie
Alexandria, Louisiana

Disney Magic - June 2010 - 12 night Baltic Cruise
Carnival Freedom - January 2011 - Panama

You made it to the right spot, if you're taking the May 24th cruise! Are you a life-long Louisianian? I grew up in Shreveport, although I now live in Minnesota. If you've never spent much time "up north", I can give you some pointers on clothing, etc., since I've made the switch from deep south to "frigid north".

 

[Dawncala]

Hi all,

I've been reading a blog by Laura Gilbreath on AllEars.net. She is currently on the inaugural Alaskan cruise. While she still has another day and a half to go there is already plenty to read. She has posted some great information about the ports, dining rotation, menu changes, show schedule, a few excursions and more. Plus there are lots of pics. Check it out. http://land.allears.net/blogs/lauragilbreath/
The first Alaskan cruise post is labeled Day 7. She took the repositioning cruise before the Alaskan one. The repositioning cruise is fun to read about too.

 

[Amy Fran]

I feel bad, but I do not have enough FE gifts to include Bethd5. I made 12 which, when the list was cut off, I had several extras but, even if I ordered more materials, they wouldn't be here in time. I will try to at least scrounge up things for the kids but you won't have a homemade gift from me. --Amy

 

[Bethd5]

I feel bad, but I do not have enough FE gifts to include Bethd5. I made 12 which, when the list was cut off, I had several extras but, even if I ordered more materials, they wouldn't be here in time. I will try to at least scrounge up things for the kids but you won't have a homemade gift from me. --Amy

No worries - Amy
We realize we're late to the party.

Look forward to meeting your family

 

[NWDAD]

Originally Posted by Cerberus9
Specialty Cocktails
Cranberry & Cinnamon Spritzer – Absolut Vodka, Cranberry & Apple Juices, Cinnamon and Club Soda
Ice Berg – Bacardi Silver, Absolut Vodka, Cointreau, Peach Schnapps, Sambuca & Sprite
Lemonaskan – Vanilla Ice Cream, Lemonade, Lemon Juice & Agave Nectar (non-alcoholic)

Appetizers
Green & White Asparagus Spears – with a spicy garlic-tomato aioli
Trio of Salmon – Smoked Salmon, Gravlax & Salmon Canape rolled in a potato wrap with a sill and sweet mustard sauce
Cheese & Carrot Souffle – with watercress salad and light wine cream sauce
Alaskan King Crab Legs – with butter sauce and fresh herbs

Soup and Salads
Yellow Pea Soup – garnished with sour cream and bacon
Creamy Velvety Fish Soup with Cod Dumplings and Dill
Crispy Garden Salad – mixed greens with red and white radishes, cucumbers and ranch dressing
Mixed Green Salad – watercress, frissee and arugula leaves, dressed with a citrus dressing and breaded Tilapia filets

Main Courses
Roasted Dill-Scented Chicken – with braised leeks and onions over linguini pasta with a chicken jus
Honey-Mustard Marinated Alaskan Salmon – with sautéed spinach and new potatoes with an Aquavit sour cream sauce
Juniper-Spiced Elk Tenderloin – with leaves of brussel sprouts and baby carrots on tiny noodles with a black current sauce
Grilled Vegetable Tower – layered zucchini, Portobello mushrooms, red peppers, eggplant and pearl pasta in a light tomato-thyme broth
Roasted Pork Tenderloin – served with truffle cauliflower puree, wild mushrooms and red wine reduction
Glazed Duck Breast Salad – on field greens with caramelized pears, raspberries, green cabbage, fingerling potatoes and a cardamom scented vinaigrette
Marinated Sirloin Steak – with thyme flavored parsnips, potato gratin and a cognac-peppercorn sauce
Tofu Pot Pie – with seasonal vegetables and a light herb cream reduction

From the 1st cruise

Getting Hungry,

Kevin

 

[NWmom]

Wow, after all that good food I just know I am going to gain weight.

Which leads me to another thing we will be celebrating on the cruise that we just found out about.

Broderick just got accepted to culinary school for next school year!!!

They had a mandatory meeting for 6:30 pm May 24th, or they would lose their spot. 200 applicants only 40 chosen.

We got an exemption. Just have to bring one menu home.

The homework is going to be so hard to help him with.

 

[gonecrusin]

Wow, after all that good food I just know I am going to gain weight.

Which leads me to another thing we will be celebrating on the cruise that we just found out about.

Broderick just got accepted to culinary school for next school year!!!

They had a mandatory meeting for 6:30 pm May 24th, or they would lose their spot. 200 applicants only 40 chosen.

We got an exemption. Just have to bring one menu home.

The homework is going to be so hard to help him with.

Congratulations to Broderick!!!

 

[Christy May]

I have a question about the FE gifts.
Is it ok to give a "package" of assorted things in each FE on a couple of
days ? I dont have enough home made things for each person every day.
I have never done the FE before but I have always wanted to.
I just want to make sure I am doing enough, dont want anyone upset
about what they get.....
I hope to finish most of my gifts tonight..
Cant wait to meet all of you.
Christy

 

[disnanny]

I have a question about the FE gifts.
Is it ok to give a "package" of assorted things in each FE on a couple of
days ? I dont have enough home made things for each person every day.
I have never done the FE before but I have always wanted to.
I just want to make sure I am doing enough, dont want anyone upset
about what they get.....
I hope to finish most of my gifts tonight..
Cant wait to meet all of you.
Christy

Christy, don't worry about it, I don't think it's about getting things right and not having people upset at you.

I have put together one (1) package per cabin, some of the stuff is homemade other things are from where we live, oops don't want to spoil things.
I am getting excited about delivering them and hopefully everyone likes what is in the package.

All I know is this was so much fun to plan and gather stuff.

 

[RCDisneyFan]

I have a question about the FE gifts.
Is it ok to give a "package" of assorted things in each FE on a couple of
days ? I dont have enough home made things for each person every day.
I have never done the FE before but I have always wanted to.
I just want to make sure I am doing enough, dont want anyone upset
about what they get.....
I hope to finish most of my gifts tonight..
Cant wait to meet all of you.
Christy

I agree with Disnanny - it's not about getting it right. It seems to me everyone does FE gifts differently. I don't have time to do something really crafty and even NYC trinkets add up - so mine is semi-homemade and every cabin gets the same thing.

As best I can tell, it's mostly about the excitement of returning to your stateroom to find a surprise waiting for you... and the thrill of tip-toeing through the hallways to quietly drop your gifts of for others.

 

[tearem]

Could someone please post an updated FE list with the new additions? Also, it ages of children could be included, that would be awesome!

 

[gonecrusin]

Could someone please post an updated FE list with the new additions? Also, it ages of children could be included, that would be awesome!

Could you give me your names for the name tags please!

 

[Diannah]

Could someone please post an updated FE list with the new additions? Also, it ages of children could be included, that would be awesome!

1038 DW, DH, DD 8 (Tearem)
2036 DD9, DD10, DD12
2038
2588 DW 48, DH 54, DD 16
6026 DH, DW, DD, DS
6089 DW, DH
6605 DW, DH, DD 3, DS I
7007 DW 44, DH 50, DS 17, DD 9
7122 DW 54, DH 54, DD 21 DDBF 20
7136 DH 55 DW 50
7524 DW, DH, DS 8, DD 6
7528 DW, DH
7612 DW, DH
8000 DW, DH, DD 12, DS 10
8036 DW, DH, DD 21

This is what I worked up for myself so far. Does this look right?

 

[disnanny]

1038 Tearem DW, DH, DD 8
2588 Diannah DW 48, DH 54, DD 16
6026 Christy May DH, DW, DD, DS
6089 Amy Fran DW, DH
6605 Slam_C DW, DH, DD 3, DS I
7007 NWmom NOTE room number may be changing DW 44, DH 50, DS 17, DD 9
7122 gonecrusin DW 54, DH 54, DD 21 DDBF 20
7136 jrp DH 55 DW 50
7524 frozenmickey DW, DH, DS 8, DD 6
7528 disnanny DW, DH
7612 RCDisneyFan DW, DH
8000 Dawncala DW, DH, DD 12, DS 10
8036 Swalkerwoman DW, DH, DD 21

this is the list I had been working on. Slam-C was added to the list when teensum indicated they were not participating and Swalkerwoman had asked to be included after the cutoff, the participants that replied indicated they had prepared a few extras based on this info I added them to the list.

When Bethd5 joined our group, the post they sent indicated they knew they were to late to join but were looking forward to meeting everyone. Some had indicated they have finished their gifts and or only ordered enough to cover the original iist. I haven't added them to the list but you never know what you may find in your FE.
Bethd5 2036 & 2038[/B]

 

[tearem]

Could you give me your names for the name tags please!

Sorry!
Harry
Michelle
Ella

 

[gonecrusin]

1. jrp*James*D.Anne
2. fireplug*Steve*Coleen
3. teemsum*Alex*Angela
4. wilderness gal*Karen*DM
5. Mulljac*JoAnne*DH*DD*DS
6. Lori 1035*Lori*DH*DD*DS*DSF*DMIL*DFIL*DM*DSF
7. NWmom*Skye*Kevin(The great)*Broderick*Kitty/Kate/Katie
8. Tearem*Michelle*Harry*Ella
9. Schmoopiecat*Trina*?
10. Amy Fran*Amy*Steve*
11. disnanny*Janice*Bill
12. Natlovesarielpiins*Natalie*Pedro
13. 2BNDisney*Blake
14. Christy May*Christy*Roy*Justin*Brandi*Jean
15. Stitch Lover Sith*DW*DM*DS*DG
16. Dawncala*Dawn*Ryan*Josi*Chance
17. gonecrusin*Susan*John*Emily*Lauren
18. happyDSL*
19. Heard02*DW*DH*DD
20. Diannah*Diannah*Tom*Mim
21. Warbluzki*Barb*Tom
22. ChriStephanie*Stephanie*Chris
23. RCDisneyFan*Rebecca*Jason
24. frozenmickey*Jennifer*Andy*Colin*Morgan
25. WANNABE@WDW*Kim*Anthony*Sarah*Sydney*Tamara
*Steve
26. SLAM_C*Lillian*Simon*Ada*Maximus
27. emmielou*Emma*Lenka*Kati
28. Swalkerwoman*Sue*Scott*Leigha
29. Bethd5*Beth*Kara*Morgan*Denise*Rachel*Bethany*Emily
30. actownley*Sheldon*Angie

This is the name tag list as of this morning (5/11). There are a few Dis-ers that I don't have names for and you know who you are (see the bolded ones). If you will just let me know by Saturday 5/14 so I can get them wrapped up I would appreciate it. Thanks!

 

[WANNABE@WDW]

I noticed a few disers have dd's around the age of 10 to 12. Which club are your girls going to? We have never cruised before, so I don't really know what to expect out of the kids programs (it's Disney so I know it has to be great... right?) My daughter is a very "social" type and likes to stay busy. I think she would prefer the tween club, but I guess we will just have to wait and see. I didn't post our room number on the previous posts, we are in room 8534. We are getting really excited about the trip, but it is very hectic around here with all of the end of school year activities. Are any of y'all dressing up for pirate night?

 

[SLAM_C]

1038 Tearem DW, DH, DD 8
2588 Diannah DW 48, DH 54, DD 16
6026 Christy May DH, DW, DD, DS
6089 Amy Fran DW, DH
6605 Slam_C DW, DH, DD 3, DS 2
7007 NWmom NOTE room number may be changing DW 44, DH 50, DS 17, DD 9
7122 gonecrusin DW 54, DH 54, DD 21 DDBF 20
7136 jrp DH 55 DW 50
7524 frozenmickey DW, DH, DS 8, DD 6
7528 disnanny DW, DH
7612 RCDisneyFan DW, DH
8000 Dawncala DW, DH, DD 12, DS 10
8036 Swalkerwoman DW, DH, DD 21

this is the list I had been working on. Slam-C was added to the list when teensum indicated they were not participating and Swalkerwoman had asked to be included after the cutoff, the participants that replied indicated they had prepared a few extras based on this info I added them to the list.

When Bethd5 joined our group, the post they sent indicated they knew they were to late to join but were looking forward to meeting everyone. Some had indicated they have finished their gifts and or only ordered enough to cover the original iist. I haven't added them to the list but you never know what you may find in your FE.
Bethd5 2036 & 2038[/B]

Not a big deal, but my DS is actually 2 instead of 1. (I've updated the list above); and we'll include Bethd5 in our FE list as well.

Now I'm getting my 3 year old DD all excited about getting onto the cruise as well.

Thanks again!

Lillian

 

[jrp]

Hi All
I have not been feeling well lately and have not even been on the computer.I am trying to get back to some line of normalcy for the cruise, I have promised my DW I will survive for the trip.. Any finished list for the FE is great as we are getting down to the last weeks now.. Going forward and never giving up

James

 

[Amy Fran]

Are any of y'all dressing up for pirate night?

If our costumes will fit into our luggage, we are! Especially since the new pirate movie should be showing on our cruise! It opens in theatres a few days before we sail! Woo Hoo! --Amy