Alaskan Adventures on the Wonder! June 3,2013-FE info post #61!

[mandelaura]

Hi I just sent Silly Little Pixie a message by FB regarding your ? about FE. We are also hosting a Champagne Tasting for the group called Glacier Gathering are you interested? Michelle

Michelle, what are the details? And is there a FB page I can go on to check? I tried to look at as many of the posts on this thread but there were so many....

 

[Silly Little Pixie]

Ahh...I'm having so much trouble figuring out what to pack for this cruise! I've searched packing lists for Alaska...but many are for later in the summer. I just want to know what others are ACTUALLY putting in their suitcases for this trip. Do I need a fleece? How thick? I have a waterproof jacket with a zip-out lining, but would a spring jacket be more practical? Jeans? Capris? Short sleeves? Long Sleeves?

I'm the type of person who "runs warm"--so I'm in capris at home in Ohio when it hits 68 degrees and sunny.

My coworker went this same week last June. She said she was fine in jeans, shirts, and a hoodie most of the time. If you run warm then I would bring some t-shirts, you can always add a zip up jacket or a fleece over it if needed. I'm planning for us for jeans, a couple long sleeve shirts and a couple t-shirts, a vest for each of us, a zip up hoodie for each, and a windbreaker to go on top. Plus some dollar tree ponchos so I don't have to haul them home!

My DH will be in shorts, because he hates wearing long pants. He'll wear shorts even in the snow. So other than wearing closed toe shoes instead of flip flops, his wardrobe won't change!

 

[Silly Little Pixie]

Mandelaura, I tried to PM you...not sure if you can get it if you don't have 10 posts? Quick, post a bunch on the technical board so you get to 10. I can add your family but need your info asap!

 

[mandelaura]

Doing it right now so I can get to 10 LOL

 

[mandelaura]

Here is my info:
Myself, DH, DD7
Room 6635

I sent a request to the FB link I saw on the thread
Please let me know what else you need, we are super excited to join!

 

[mandelaura]

Hi! We are from Gilbert and looking forward to meeting some fellow Arizonans!! I am just joining this thread so not sure if you have hotel or not. We arrive on 5/31 late and will be at the Best Western Plus in Downtown. They were about $150/night and have a free shuttle to the Port.

 

[sqektoy]

Hi! We are from Gilbert and looking forward to meeting some fellow Arizonans!! I am just joining this thread so not sure if you have hotel or not. We arrive on 5/31 late and will be at the Best Western Plus in Downtown. They were about $150/night and have a free shuttle to the Port.

Welcome!!! We are from Chandler and there are quite a few other AZ folks on our trip too. What a difference in the weather! I'm still not sure what to pack. I got your information for the Roaming Mickey and look forward to meeting you. We are all getting together on sail away day at 3:00 in the Promenade Lounge. Hope to see you there!

 

[mandelaura]

Thanks! We will be there to meet the group on sailing day! My DD is excited to meet other kids too before she goes into the club. Thanks for including us in the Roaming Mickey

 

[jenna7394]

Hi! We are from Gilbert and looking forward to meeting some fellow Arizonans!! I am just joining this thread so not sure if you have hotel or not. We arrive on 5/31 late and will be at the Best Western Plus in Downtown. They were about $150/night and have a free shuttle to the Port.

Hi! We are from Peoria but my husband works on your side of town, in Mesa. Looking forward to meeting you on sail away day! I think I am going to be a little chilly on this trip!

 

[mandelaura]

Hi! We are from Peoria but my husband works on your side of town, in Mesa. Looking forward to meeting you on sail away day! I think I am going to be a little chilly on this trip!

That's awesome! We will be at the meet on sailing day so hopefully we can connect then Are you travelling with kids, we have a DD7 that would love to meet new kids before she hits the clubs

 

[mandelaura]

Hi! This will be our first FE gift exchange. I noticed on several other threads that there were rules set in place for this. For example things like 1 gift for the family vs individual gifts for everyone in the cabin. Or only gifting once per cabin vs twice. Do we have anything like that set up or is it at our discretion?

 

[sqektoy]

Hi! This will be our first FE gift exchange. I noticed on several other threads that there were rules set in place for this. For example things like 1 gift for the family vs individual gifts for everyone in the cabin. Or only gifting once per cabin vs twice. Do we have anything like that set up or is it at our discretion?

Our only "rule" is to have fun with it. This is our first FE too and there's no stress with this group. I saw that same groups rules and am pleased we don't have the same "suggestions". Do what you wish and what you're able to do and let's have a great VACATION!!!

 

[traveln4fun]

Is there anyway you can add one more to the FE? It will be myself and DD (25). Don't have a room assigned yet. Just booked! Thanks.

 

[Silly Little Pixie]

Is there anyway you can add one more to the FE? It will be myself and DD (25). Don't have a room assigned yet. Just booked! Thanks.

We closed our group last Friday. If you would like to be a "late add" I will add you to the list (please see the post #61) but I'll need you to PM me your info. Then folks who have extra items may include your cabin, but understand that some will not be able to. Once I have your info I can add you and will email the spreadsheet to you.

Basics here:

Deliver once. You may do a gift per cabin, or for each individual. Some cabins have dietary restrictions so please pay attention to that.

I hate when FE groups assign you a day. Fooey on that! Deliver when it works out for you. I will sometimes do one deck one day and another the next day. I will send you a map of each deck with participating cabins highlighted for you. I bag each deck's gifts separately with the map in it, and just throw away the bag at the elevators when I'm done delivering.

Size of items? Up to you. Think party treat bag sizes thing in general. Items with a theme, from your hometown/state, etc are good. Lots of threads on the forum for ideas.
Plan to send one person from your family/party to the meet at 3:00 on sail away day at the Promenade Lounge. This way you can get the info in case anyone has a cabin change- nobody wants to deliver to the wrong cabin!

Any other questions?

 

[Debbra]

Just got our confirmation today. Newbie to discussion board. Leaving the husband at home so will be traveling with 24 year old daughter who has her own agenda when cruising so I'm looking forward to meeting anyone who wants to hang out with a 53 year old who when on vacation enjoys relaxing, having refreshment in hand and laughing! This will be my second Disney cruise and totally looking forward to this trip. I've requested to be added to the groups FB page, looking forward to meeting everyone soon. Debbra (53) and Elizabeth (24).

 

[Silly Little Pixie]

Welcome Debbra!

New joiners, we have a few events planned.

- Dis Meet on sail away day, 3:00 p.m. in the Promenade Lounge (deck 3). It's a great chance to meet face to face!
- Pub Crawl, 10:00 p.m.Tuesday night (formal night) in Cadillac Lounge.
-Glacier Gathering champagne tasting, last sea day. Contact Mr&MrsMouse for details and to reserve a spot!

 

[c5clan]

Welcome!!! We are from Chandler and there are quite a few other AZ folks on our trip too. What a difference in the weather! I'm still not sure what to pack. I got your information for the Roaming Mickey and look forward to meeting you. We are all getting together on sail away day at 3:00 in the Promenade Lounge. Hope to see you there!

We are from Goodyear Arizona. I'm not sure where the board is that we need to write on. How do I need my name on the list.

 

[c5clan]

We are excited to meet everyone.

 

[c5clan]

Where do I get the FE stuff?

 

[c5clan]

I want to make sure we are on the list too.