April 29, 2012 ~ Aloha! ~ Inagural Wonder to Hawaii-Part 3

[MrsMork]

I would also be interested in knowing the name of olive oil. I will be bringing bubble wrap with me and hope nothing breaks in the luggage.




Once I had the pure vanilla I couldn't go back to that "other" stuff.





I didn't notice any.




I can only imagine how crowded it will be on the last day doing laundry. I will plan another day or late night. Now the spa thing I could be talked into.

Hopefully lots of folks will be off on excursions, but if not it can wait until we get to GC.

Laundry? How is it on the ship? I have only taken 3 day cruises, this is my first long cruise

Sporatic. There have been times I have found lines for the laundry, other times I have walked in and found a couple of washers empty. We will not be taking enough clothes for 2 weeks, so I will need to do laundry at least once.

Laundry is a chore. Chores and vacations do not mix in my world.

I don't mind doing laundry either at home on or vacation. I also cook breakfast when we are staying at DVC. I don't see either as a chore really. Of course, we are retired so everyday is vacation for us.

on etsy there is a seller that sells a basic fish extender for $15.99 nothing fancy like the $40 ones on ebay or etsy but she suggests you can add your own bling and make it your own.

I love this option because I can't sew but I can glue on crystals and make it special without spending $40

Let me know if you need more info

We got one that we could decorate ourselves several years ago. I agree that is the way to go, personalize it.

 

[BoosGram]

We will be enjoying yet another sea day at Ensenada. Perhaps the spa will have some good port day special and then there is always laundry and packing to be done.

I HATE packing to leave the ship, but this time there is a bright side...we'll be heading to DL for a few days w/some wonderful people .

It's not awful...although there is sometimes a long wait for machines (especially on sea days). Jason and I do always do laundry on our longer cruises, though, so that we don't have to pack 2 weeks worth of clothes....we wear each other's clothes anyway (same size, same gender ) and so we usually pack one week's worth of clothes each, wash, and switch wardrobes

We have had good luck with VERY late night laundry (like 1am or later).

And you operate the machines by swiping your room key in them so no change

You're so lucky you can wear each other's clothes. I just tried picturing my 6'4" DH and me (5'2" woman) trading off . Yeah, that would be picture-worthy for sure. Or scary .

I consider one of the biggest perks of my vacation is not doing laundry...we send real necessities to ship laundry to be done but I bring enough undies etc to last the whole cruise
Laundry prices are not bad compared to picture costs !!

I couldn't believe my DH gave me the green light to use the ship laundry services; not sure I'll do it though. I guess I'll make up my mind when the time comes. I can't believe the cruise is coming in 3 1/2 months!!

 

[castoff]

I thought I read or heard that you could fill up a bag for a flat rate for your clothes to get cleaned ?


I got my Maui excursion. So if your taking the Iao Valley & Maui Tropical Plantation I will see you. If anyone is booking this I would suggest you call DCL and ask to speak to a supervisor and have them book it for you as there is still a glitch with this excursion on DCL site.

 

[MrsMork]

I thought I read or heard that you could fill up a bag for a flat rate for your clothes to get cleaned ?


I got my Maui excursion. So if your taking the Iao Valley & Maui Tropical Plantation I will see you. If anyone is booking this I would suggest you call DCL and ask to speak to a supervisor and have them book it for you as there is still a glitch with this excursion on DCL site.

I believe it is still per piece for laundry.

See you on the excursion!!! Glad it worked out for you.

 

[BoosGram]

Ugh, we still have 1 more week before we can book excursions .

 

[disneycruising]

I thought I read or heard that you could fill up a bag for a flat rate for your clothes to get cleaned ?


I got my Maui excursion. So if your taking the Iao Valley & Maui Tropical Plantation I will see you. If anyone is booking this I would suggest you call DCL and ask to speak to a supervisor and have them book it for you as there is still a glitch with this excursion on DCL site.

On our TA cruise in May, they did have a "fill-a-bag" for a flat rate. It was the first time I had seen it. I believe it was $35. I decide it was worth it to me I hate doing laundry on vacation. The bag were not very big (for a family of 6), but I figured I could get most of our clothing in this bag. I crammed as much into our bag as I could get. That could have been a comedy show of it's own. What I didn't understand about the process....was that everything was going to come back to my room in the same kind of bag! So, I ended up with clean clothes that were all WRINKLED! I then had to go to the laundry room and iron almost of our clothes.

 

[BoosGram]

On our TA cruise in May, they did have a "fill-a-bag" for a flat rate. It was the first time I had seen it. I believe it was $35. I decide it was worth it to me I hate doing laundry on vacation. The bag were not very big (for a family of 6), but I figured I could get most of our clothing in this bag. I crammed as much into our bag as I could get. That could have been a comedy show of it's own. What I didn't understand about the process....was that everything was going to come back to my room in the same kind of bag! So, I ended up with clean clothes that were all WRINKLED! I then had to go to the laundry room and iron almost of our clothes.

Oh, no! I hate ironing worse than I hate doing laundry .

 

[dolphingirl47]

I promised that I would post some photos of the prototypes of the charm bracelets that we will be making in some of the jewellery workshops on this cruise. I have finished the first two and thought I would share the photos:

Beach theme:

Fairy/ Champagne Girl theme:

They are likely to evolve a bit depending on what is available when I place the order for the materials, but they should give you a good idea of what to expect. I am hoping to do the Pirate and Princess versions tomorrow.

Corinna

 

[castoff]

I believe it is still per piece for laundry.

See you on the excursion!!! Glad it worked out for you.

Since I am the only one in our group going on this one..........glad I will be around other disers.

Ugh, we still have 1 more week before we can book excursions .

Hang in there, what excursions are you going to try and get ?

On our TA cruise in May, they did have a "fill-a-bag" for a flat rate. It was the first time I had seen it. I believe it was $35. I decide it was worth it to me I hate doing laundry on vacation. The bag were not very big (for a family of 6), but I figured I could get most of our clothing in this bag. I crammed as much into our bag as I could get. That could have been a comedy show of it's own. What I didn't understand about the process....was that everything was going to come back to my room in the same kind of bag! So, I ended up with clean clothes that were all WRINKLED! I then had to go to the laundry room and iron almost of our clothes.

Thanks for the insight ! Think I will skip this. I would rather do the laundry myself & not have to use the iron.

 

[castoff]

I promised that I would post some photos of the prototypes of the charm bracelets that we will be making in some of the jewellery workshops on this cruise. I have finished the first two and thought I would share the photos:

Beach theme:

Fairy/ Champagne Girl theme:

They are likely to evolve a bit depending on what is available when I place the order for the materials, but they should give you a good idea of what to expect. I am hoping to do the Pirate and Princess versions tomorrow.

Corinna

Those are soooooo pretty Corinna !

 

[dolphingirl47]

Those are soooooo pretty Corinna !

And so easy to make.

Corinna

 

[castoff]

And so easy to make.

Corinna

Maybe for you, my eyes are not what they used to be.

 

[dolphingirl47]

My eyesight has been dodgy since I was about 9. I will prep the project in a way that you can almost do it by touch only.

Corinna

 

[Lexa]

Corinna, they are really beautiful.

 

[castoff]

My eyesight has been dodgy since I was about 9. I will prep the project in a way that you can almost do it by touch only.

Corinna

o.k now you have my attention. What a beautiful way to always remember such a special cruise.

 

[JLSE50]

I promised that I would post some photos of the prototypes of the charm bracelets that we will be making in some of the jewellery workshops on this cruise. I have finished the first two and thought I would share the photos:

Beach theme:

Fairy/ Champagne Girl theme:

They are likely to evolve a bit depending on what is available when I place the order for the materials, but they should give you a good idea of what to expect. I am hoping to do the Pirate and Princess versions tomorrow.

Corinna

WOW
Impressive!

Are these kits so all will be identical or is there an oprion for different colored beads? Do you know the cost yet for adult and child size?

Jan

 

[dolphingirl47]

WOW
Impressive!

Are these kits so all will be identical or is there an oprion for different colored beads? Do you know the cost yet for adult and child size?

Jan

I will put the kits together so there is some scope for customization. However, I am somewhat restricted as what I can get material-wise. They will fit adults and children over the age of 6 as they are elasticated and the price will be the same and will be $25. I will repost all the info for the activities that I am involved in organizing tomorrow.

Corinna

 

[Pixiegran]

I thought I read or heard that you could fill up a bag for a flat rate for your clothes to get cleaned ?


I got my Maui excursion. So if your taking the Iao Valley & Maui Tropical Plantation I will see you. If anyone is booking this I would suggest you call DCL and ask to speak to a supervisor and have them book it for you as there is still a glitch with this excursion on DCL site.

Usually by piece but I have been on when they offer a "bag" special for a limited time.

 

[Pixiegran]

On our TA cruise in May, they did have a "fill-a-bag" for a flat rate. It was the first time I had seen it. I believe it was $35. I decide it was worth it to me I hate doing laundry on vacation. The bag were not very big (for a family of 6), but I figured I could get most of our clothing in this bag. I crammed as much into our bag as I could get. That could have been a comedy show of it's own. What I didn't understand about the process....was that everything was going to come back to my room in the same kind of bag! So, I ended up with clean clothes that were all WRINKLED! I then had to go to the laundry room and iron almost of our clothes.

The laundry slip you send with it should have given you the option of folded or hanger..I usually check hanger and add a note "for everything possible". I usually get everything but underwear hanging.....NO IRONING for me ever!!

 

[cquick]

I will put the kits together so there is some scope for customization. However, I am somewhat restricted as what I can get material-wise. They will fit adults and children over the age of 6 as they are elasticated and the price will be the same and will be $25. I will repost all the info for the activities that I am involved in organizing tomorrow.

Corinna

oooh, sign me up! sign me up! those bracelets are wonderful!