April 11, 2010 4 Night Cruise

[jestersgypsy]

Hey Tonya, thanks for the information on your kids. I have been having the best time shopping for the FE gifts! I hope eveyone likes them. I just received the final gifts that I have ordered and my fish extender has just come in and it is too cute!!! I am so looking foward to this cruise and meeting everyone; I think we are going to have a great time
Cindy

 

[kandeebunny]

So I'm going to be rude and butt in lol! We JUST booked for this cruise! It's Mom and myself (26) We are so excited to be going. We're in 2536!

 

[zalansky]

kandee - - love your doggie pic!

 

[kandeebunny]

Thanks! She's a little angel. Not too excited about going to the doggie hotel while we cruise though

 

[cornwald]

Question - not because I care either way, just because I am curious... Do people know who gave them what gifts? Should we wrap them or put our names on them or is it anonymous.

Picked up a few gifts today, but didn't have my list with me to know genders and ages...

Jill

Okay, everyone ...

So I added Okiegal (Tonya) and her family's information to the list in the post above (Post #144). They are now included in the FE Gift Exchange, which brings our total # of cabins up to 7. Please, if you are able to and have not already finalized all your gifts, try to include them in your gifts as you get them together.

Remember, the FE gifts don't have to be homemade, crafty things, although if you are talented in that area, go for it! You can gift items from your hometown (postcards, magnets, pens/pencils, keychains, regional food, college stuff), practical item to use during the cruise, things for the beach at CC, pirate themed stuff, anything Disney, snacks and candy (okay to bring onboard in sealed packages), small toys and trinkets, party things (for Pirate Night), coloring books/crayons (for the little ones), or really ANYTHING you can think of! The idea is not to make it difficult for you, but to just put little surprises together for the other cruisers on the list as a way to make their vacation more fun.

Don't forget about the Cruise Meet in the Promenade Lounge at 3 PM on Embarkation Day. Even if you're not doing the FE Gift Exchange, please stop by to say hello!

Rose

 

[degrapevine]

Jill,

I always attach either a tag or a sticker to my gifts with a little greeting (or explanation, depending on the gift) and my family's name, just so the recipient knows that I'm thinking about them. I do make some homemade/crafty type gifts and personalize them, so to put a little note on the baggie to say "Hi, have a great day!" just adds to the fun! Only one week to go ...

Rose

 

[zalansky]

Happy Easter everyone!

ONE MORE WEEK!

 

[suzyqn]

Yay for one week left!!!!!

I watched the Wonder leave today from the port on the webcam and was so excited. My kids probably think I am crazy.

I don't think I officially responded but we will come to the Cruise Meet on Sunday. I feel bad that we weren't able to pull off the FE but I am just so thankful to be going on this cruise I am not going to have any regrets! We'll catch FE next time.

Can't wait to see everyone's smiling face!

Happy Easter!

Suzy

 

[chicagobearfan]

Happy Easter everyone!
We are a family of 12 who will be sailing with you on this cruise. This is in celebration of our 45th wedding anniversary. Our son and his wife and 2 daughters ages 8 and 11 are in one cabin. Our daughter and her husband and 2 daughters ages 3 and 5 are in another cabin. Our youngest daughter and her husband will be in the third cabin. Finally my husband and myself will be in the 4th cabin. We were able to get connecting cabins for 2 of the rooms, so that is nice. We can let the younger children fall asleep and then go into the adjoining room to play cards, talk, watch TV, etc.
We didn't tell the grandchildren about the trip until this morning, when the Easter bunny put a note in their Easter baskets. They got some Disney dollars and the entire family got Disney TShirts. Looking forward to seeing you all on board. We are seasoned cruisers, but this will be our first Disney cruise. I know it will be magical for our 4 little "princesses".
We are Al and Barb from the Chicago area.
Can you tell me what post has the information about the Meet and Greet?
Thanks

 

[kandeebunny]

I'd love info on the meet and greet too, Mom and I would love to stop by and say hello!!!

 

[degrapevine]

Welcome to all our new cruisers ...

We'd love to have you join us at the Meet and Greet on Embarkation Day (Sunday) at 3 PM in the Promenade Lounge on Deck 3 Midship, just aft of the Main Lobby/Triton's. This will be an informal way to say hi to other DISers and their families and hopefully get some of the kids to meet up with each other (at least make a "face to face" so they can recognize each other later in the clubs).

Hope to see you there!
Rose

 

[zalansky]

I just checked the 10 day forecast for bahamas and they're saying 60% chance of thunderstorms for our Castaway Cay day! NO NO NO! Can someone do a rain dance? I know it can change a lot in ten days we just need lots of good vibes!!!

 

[Okiegal]

Hi! I posted this on the "Cruise magnets" as well so it's redundant!! Is everyone making their own magnets? If so, with what? Cardstock? Magnet paper? Just wondering!

I went to FedEx/Kinko's to have them make my magnets (due to laziness and having one less thing to do); they won't make them due to needing a copyright release from "Disney". Has anyone had success anywhere else?

Oh- BTW- We may not have a Fish Extender on our door. The local USPS seems to have LOST it !! "Todd' told me this AM that he put it on my front door yesterday. (That was a DIFFERENT package- "Todd"!) They are now trying to find it. This could get UGLY before it's over!

Have a great day! - Tonya

 

[suzyqn]

I just checked the 10 day forecast for bahamas and they're saying 60% chance of thunderstorms for our Castaway Cay day! NO NO NO! Can someone do a rain dance? I know it can change a lot in ten days we just need lots of good vibes!!!

We have had such amazing weather these last 2 weeks - I would hate to even see a cloud at this point. (However, my dh just resoded the lawn and is praying for rain ) Zalansky: doesn't a rain dance make the rain come.

 

[suzyqn]

Hi! I posted this on the "Cruise magnets" as well so it's redundant!! Is everyone making their own magnets? If so, with what? Cardstock? Magnet paper? Just wondering!

I went to FedEx/Kinko's to have them make my magnets (due to laziness and having one less thing to do); they won't make them due to needing a copyright release from "Disney". Has anyone had success anywhere else?

Oh- BTW- We may not have a Fish Extender on our door. The local USPS seems to have LOST it !! "Todd' told me this AM that he put it on my front door yesterday. (That was a DIFFERENT package- "Todd"!) They are now trying to find it. This could get UGLY before it's over!

Have a great day! - Tonya

Tonya, I have a few cruise magnets that I made. Last year I bought the magnetic paper and because it was so expensive and I was having printer issues I returned it. In the end I just printed things off on my 4x6 printer and then used a glue stick and attached magnets to the back. (The ones that come attached to the phone book ) They aren't as fancy but looked cute and did the trick. Yes, the stores - even Walmart, won't print any Disney graphics.

 

[Okiegal]

Tonya, I have a few cruise magnets that I made. Last year I bought the magnetic paper and because it was so expensive and I was having printer issues I returned it. In the end I just printed things off on my 4x6 printer and then used a glue stick and attached magnets to the back. (The ones that come attached to the phone book ) They aren't as fancy but looked cute and did the trick. Yes, the stores - even Walmart, won't print any Disney graphics.

Thanks! (Good use for the phone book magnets! And..you're being GREEN!) I should've thought of the copyright because we work for Wal-Mart; this is required for anything in the photolab (Disney photopass, professional photos, etc.) I will get with it and make something! You might be calling me the next "Martha Stewart" when I'm done .

Thanks again - Tonya

 

[degrapevine]

Hey everyone ...

For our magnets (which have survived through many cruises), I print them on cardstock, then laminate them using my thermal laminator and pouches. You can find the laminators at Sams, Costco, or even WalMart for around $30. They usually come with enough pouches to get you started and they work great! I've found so many uses for the laminator, making bookmarks, luggage tags, and magnets, of course. Then, I get a packet of magnet strips (again, available at WalMart, but Joann's and Michael's, too) and just stick it on the back. The laminating keeps the magnets stiff and durable, so they can be reused.

As for the weather, that's one of the good things about the 4 day cruise. If it rains on our scheduled Castaway Cay day, the Captain will make a second try on the Sea Day. On our first cruise, it rained part of our CC day and then we actually spent the entire Sea Day at CC, too! The Brunch and other onboard activities went on as planned.

So don't start dancing yet!
Rose

 

[zalansky]

degrapevine - THANK YOU for that info! I had no idea that was an option. I'd hate to lose the CC day.

suzy - you're right! Rain dancing makes the rain come, so no dancing. LOL!

 

[kandeebunny]

I think the meet and the shopping talk overlap, bummer for us as we love the shopping talk lol! Hopefully we will run in to some of you around the ship somewhere.

 

[debfromALa]

Only 4 more day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!