April 29, 2012 ~ Aloha! ~ Wonder to Hawaii- who is with me?

[MrsMork]

OH...I AM SO ALL OVER THAT...for gifts to bring home! Hmmmm....wonder if they'd actually make it home...

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Not very likely!!

 

[dolphingirl47]

Here is some information for the Scavenger Hunt:

Scavenger Hunt

What is this all about?

The Scavenger Hunt consists of 30 questions with a few puzzles thrown in for good measure. All the answers can be found by walking around the ship. I found so many different details while walking around the ship putting together the question that I normally would never have noticed.

On top of this there will be 10 to 15 tasks were you either have to take photos of various things or bring items to the scoring session.

Who is this aimed at?

In short, everybody who can read can take part. You can either join as an individual or as a family.

How do I sign up?

If you want to join in, send me a PM before April 15th. I will then make sure that I have enough question, answer and score sheets printed.

How does this work?

I will give out the game packs at the meet on the first day at 3:00 PM in the Promenade Lounge. If you can't make it to this meet, I will push the pack underneath your stateroom door later in the day. You then have most of the cruise to do this at your own pace. You can either do it all in one go or a little bit at a time throughout the cruise. On the last sea day, I will be at the Promenade Lounge from 11:00 A.M. to 12 P.M. to score your answer sheets and tasks. At that stage you need to hand in your answer sheets and show me your items that you have collected and the photos you have taken. If you have a digital camera, there is no need to print the photos. I am quite happy to look at them on your camera.

So what is in this for me?

Well, apart from a lot of fun and a chance to get to know the ship better, there will be a goodie bag for the winners as well as a small price for the people coming second and third.

Corinna

 

[tig82174]

We are booked too! God willilng we will be aboard and I will be celebrating another birthday aboard

Have to get through Alaska first!!

Debbie

YEAH!!!!! I'm so glad you guys will be onboard, Deb!!! Jason and I have missed you guys and we can't wait to see you in just a couple weeks.....and then to know we'll see you again on the Hawaii trip!! It's now gotten to the point that if my boss gives me a hard time about this HI trip I might just have to quite my job----because I'm so excited and there are SO MANY old cruise friends going....including our entire original table of 6 from our recent Med/B2B (and anyone who read our blog from that trip knows how much we loved them)!!!

Thank you so much for offering to organize the FE, you have my vote. I would like to also propose that we vote on how the FE's be organized. It is clear this is going to be a wonderful but HUGE group. On the WBTA we also had a very large group and elected to put the FE's into groups of 25 cabins. Of course you could give to any FE you wanted but your primary group was limited. On the PC there were over 100 cabins on the FE list, but they elected to leave it one group. While it was wonderful to get so many 'gifts' it made it really difficult to come up with something you could find room for in your luggage. Also, I felt bad for people who spent so much time working on their FE gifts only to have someone else duplicate it and distribute theirs first. While I was not one of these people I heard how disappointed some where to see that. Also, for some, it was cost prohibitive.

Just my thoughts. Of course will go along with the majority.

I know that for some the idea of "complicating" the fish extenders by being too organized/complicated is considered heresy.....and I, too, was a skeptic on the WBTA about the smaller assigned groups......but I have to admit that when the group is huge (like it was on that trip), the smaller groups were SO AMAZING....especially if there are at least enough people in the group that one or 2 people can give out every day (although you don't schedule that necessarily). So my vote is for smaller groups if our group is huge..... I'd suggest that we start a sign up and if it goes over 60 cabins then we split them into groups of 25 or 30 cabins to be more manageable!

 

[DisneyCruiser83]

I can't believe this thread is at 40 pages already!! Well, I can but... I guess I am late to the party. On this cruise will be myself, Tess, my husband, David and his mother, Violet. I think I already recognize some screen names from the Panama Canal cruise. We are super, super excited! I can't wait to get to know you all over the next year!

 

[LindaBabe]

Hello! We signed up and paid the deposit on Thursday. We're looking forward to a nice long cruise together (By then I will have been on two long ones with girlfriends PC & WBTA)

And maybe we could do it a little differently? Where like everyone signed up and we got an idea of how many, then just let everyone know how many to make- but maybe not split the actual groups up until closer to cruise and like try to divide them up where each group is closer to each other? like IDK per deck or two? Instead of just signing up people and splitting them up as they sign up. now hear me out.... here's my reasons I propose this idea:

A) generally those that sign up first are super gungho about FE's -all will participate, most will not cancel their cruise later/repeat cruisers/etc. that's the first group... and it moves on from there. Then if we have a cut off date- the ones signing up last minute are generally newbies to the group/Disboard, maybe booked last minute thus why they signed up last minute and maybe don't know what to give or forget they signed up for it/forget to participate in the FE list while on the ship, maybe someone who signs up at last minute on our cut off date but then cancels the cruise- that type of stuff. So not only do the groups end up kinda "uneven" if you follow my logic there- (and I'm just saying like you could potentially divide them up in 20 cabins and end up with one group seriously depleted with number of cabins in their group at time of cruise) but then also...
B) the groups are people all over the ship. Each group having people all over the ship so you're spending time going deck to deck for one or two cabins here and there- potentially

Where as if we just lumped everyone together- and once we got an idea of how many it's going to be (let's say 80 for example) so we know we're gonna end up with 4 groups of 20... just tell everyone to plan on giving to 20-25 FE's.... wait till cut off date to make SURE the exact amount- and then try to divide them up where as much as possible the groups are "close" together either with aft vs forward, cpl decks together, etc. ??

Wuddayathink?

That's a brilliant analysis! I could vote for that one, but will probably make 100 anyway. I just like to give things to people

I do need a bit of advice, I booked so quickly yesterday, that I didn't even consider insurance. When do you usually add on the insurance, can you add it after the booking? I've always done it at the time of booking, so I'm not sure how that works.

Insuremytrip like someone else already said. They're great - and if you don't know what you're doing, you can call them and they'll help you choose one.

This thread is taking off like gang busters! I booked at 8:00am opening day & have been flying high ever since. Cannot wait to be back on the Wonder & see so many of you again, just wish all our Panama gang could come. I signed in on the sign in sheet for me & our cruise friend Jan & Howie Greenberg. I also signed Jan & I up for Champagne Girls. Please let me know if that did not register.

I am off to Bermuda so I am trying to pack very light, What a task that is for me! Surely for one week I can do it!!!

Have a TERRIFIC time in Bermuda!

 

[goofprincess]

I know its early and all and I dont think anyone else voluntered but I would be willing to organize the FE for this cruise if everyone wants. I think theyll be a good turnout since its a return to same port cruise and we have lots of sea days so no stressing out while in port Thinking of so many cute Hawaiin themed trinkets

Thanks for offering to head this up. I did the FE starting on our second cruise (with Lynne). She made me some magnets which I still treasure and take each cruise. I remember seeing all these fish extenders and wondered what it was all about. Seven cruises later, I'm hooked. SO fun to participate and surprise others. I even have a second FE made by my girlfriend with favorite princess which I bet no one can guess I am starting to think up some new ideas, Hawaiian style.

 

[KrisannB]

Oh and again- if I've missed anyone from the spreadsheet or that is going on this cruise that has not signed the spreadsheet- please let me know if you want me to add you to the roll call on original post.
(and/or if I've made any errors on anything on the original post)
thanks!

Just one small thing - Brooklyn started the spreadsheet, and I stepped in to help her - but she started it.

Now that makes sense...maybe on the website they just left off that "3"!

I'm sure the castmembers were saying 2/14 because they weren't TOLD it was an early deadline and they were using the standard 75 day date.

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my actual invoice i was sent said Feb. 14

Here is some information for the Scavenger Hunt:

Scavenger Hunt

What is this all about?

The Scavenger Hunt consists of 30 questions with a few puzzles thrown in for good measure. All the answers can be found by walking around the ship. I found so many different details while walking around the ship putting together the question that I normally would never have noticed.

On top of this there will be 10 to 15 tasks were you either have to take photos of various things or bring items to the scoring session.

Who is this aimed at?

In short, everybody who can read can take part. You can either join as an individual or as a family.

How do I sign up?

If you want to join in, send me a PM before April 15th. I will then make sure that I have enough question, answer and score sheets printed.

Corinna

I can put you up a sheet in the Google Docs file so people can sign up on there and you can capture the info from there if you want. Let me know exactly what info you want beyone DIS NAME and cabin number

 

[goofprincess]

I can't believe this thread is at 40 pages already!! Well, I can but... I guess I am late to the party. On this cruise will be myself, Tess, my husband, David and his mother, Violet. I think I already recognize some screen names from the Panama Canal cruise. We are super, super excited! I can't wait to get to know you all over the next year!

Hi Tess. And we thought the PC cruise was awesome. Now Hawaii. I have loved the Hawaiian Islands for the past 30 plus years. Tony's brother lives in Kailua and teaches at the Univ. of Hawaii. Arriving by ship, and not just any ship, is going to be WONDERFUL

 

[jessrose18]

my payment date says december 31st 2011.......just paid my deposit! Also just ordered some hawaii travel guides from amazon! Never been to hawaii, loving the pics some people are posting, keep them coming. On my last cruise I delivered to 120 rooms and didnt join a group, it was fun, but i had smaller gifts of course. Can't wait to make a hawaii themed fe!

 

[KrisannB]

My opinion on the FE (for what it matters) is to do the smaller groups of 20 or 25. I really liked it this way and am one who joined multiple groups - and will again. The only thing was I did come up with a different FE gift for those who were also on one of my other FE groups - and so that was fun! This also allows for more people to participate as they can do one group if suitcase space or finances are limited or all the groups if they have the space, tiime and money to do 100+

One thing that was fun on the WBTA last year is that each group had a name of a fruit - would be fun to do something like that again (or do something Hawain themed).

Krisann

 

[sshaw10060]

Testing out the new addition to my signature!

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

And if your luggage allowance doesn't permit you to fly in your FE gifts, there is always ABC stores in Honolulu with gift size chocolate-covered Macadamia nuts in cute little Mickey boxes...



I like the idea of smaller groups. And if there is someone who wants to give/get from everyone, let them join multiple groups.

first part- that right there is good info... you shoulda just pm'd it to me though so I could be the only one to get them there. HAHA
2nd part- yeppers!

Our TA has a hold on a Cat. 9C GTY cabin for us, unfortunately it looks like we won't be able to come up with the deposit in time and DVC points are not an option for us. So if anyone out there is holding out hope for a cabin, please PM me and I will give you our TA's info, I am sure she can work out canceling it and scheduling yours at the same time. This is a real bummer, because I would love to go.

Oh bummer -sorry! :-(

Here is some information for the Scavenger Hunt:

Scavenger Hunt

What is this all about?

The Scavenger Hunt consists of 30 questions with a few puzzles thrown in for good measure. All the answers can be found by walking around the ship. I found so many different details while walking around the ship putting together the question that I normally would never have noticed.

On top of this there will be 10 to 15 tasks were you either have to take photos of various things or bring items to the scoring session.

Who is this aimed at?

In short, everybody who can read can take part. You can either join as an individual or as a family.

How do I sign up?

If you want to join in, send me a PM before April 15th. I will then make sure that I have enough question, answer and score sheets printed.

How does this work?

I will give out the game packs at the meet on the first day at 3:00 PM in the Promenade Lounge. If you can't make it to this meet, I will push the pack underneath your stateroom door later in the day. You then have most of the cruise to do this at your own pace. You can either do it all in one go or a little bit at a time throughout the cruise. On the last sea day, I will be at the Promenade Lounge from 11:00 A.M. to 12 P.M. to score your answer sheets and tasks. At that stage you need to hand in your answer sheets and show me your items that you have collected and the photos you have taken. If you have a digital camera, there is no need to print the photos. I am quite happy to look at them on your camera.

So what is in this for me?

Well, apart from a lot of fun and a chance to get to know the ship better, there will be a goodie bag for the winners as well as a small price for the people coming second and third.

Corinna

hmm I quoted your other post but it's not showing on here. But anyway- cool. I'll update OP as soon as possible with the info. Thanks for doing this!

That's a brilliant analysis! I could vote for that one, but will probably make 100 anyway. I just like to give things to people

!

Well thank you, you are too kind. I love you already. I love anyoen who says I'm brilliant.

Just one small thing - Brooklyn started the spreadsheet, and I stepped in to help her - but she started it.

ah... thank you! I will change it to reflect that. Credit where credit is due!

My opinion on the FE (for what it matters) is to do the smaller groups of 20 or 25. I really liked it this way and am one who joined multiple groups - and will again. The only thing was I did come up with a different FE gift for those who were also on one of my other FE groups - and so that was fun! This also allows for more people to participate as they can do one group if suitcase space or finances are limited or all the groups if they have the space, tiime and money to do 100+

One thing that was fun on the WBTA last year is that each group had a name of a fruit - would be fun to do something like that again (or do something Hawain themed).

Krisann

Cute idea! (on the names)

I've updated the original post- please let me know if there are any errors or if I've forgot something/someone... I really don't want to forget anyone! Thanks!

 

[auntlynne]

Hawaii - Oahu - Honolulu - Kualoa Ranch

This is on the Windward (Eastern in this case) side of Oahu. Many movies have been filmed on this location. They offer ATV and horseback rides, ocean voyaging tours, and several other activities.

Fans of "Lost" may recognize the Hydrogen bomb frame.

No photo op is complete without a "Shaka" shot. That's my DB on the right.

Look at those dinosaurs (Jurassic Park)

These volcanic mountains with their vertical cliffs intrigue me

ATV Tour - I think that's the footprint from Godzilla

They'll be waiting for my return:

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Wow awesome pics!

 

[DisneyPinDiva]

We are Cruisin With Mickey To Hawaii

Will have to work forever now to pay for the cruises next year.

Oh Bob, retirement is SO overrated...

 

[threebritts]

Thank you so much for offering to organize the FE, you have my vote. I would like to also propose that we vote on how the FE's be organized. It is clear this is going to be a wonderful but HUGE group. On the WBTA we also had a very large group and elected to put the FE's into groups of 25 cabins. Of course you could give to any FE you wanted but your primary group was limited. On the PC there were over 100 cabins on the FE list, but they elected to leave it one group. While it was wonderful to get so many 'gifts' it made it really difficult to come up with something you could find room for in your luggage. Also, I felt bad for people who spent so much time working on their FE gifts only to have someone else duplicate it and distribute theirs first. While I was not one of these people I heard how disappointed some where to see that. Also, for some, it was cost prohibitive.

Just my thoughts. Of course will go along with the majority.

Im glad to do it, Ive been reading all the posts and theres alot of great ideas!

I think a vote is good and I was defintly planning on the groups. I was hoping like the WBPC that we could cover all the days or majoriy of them.
I definitly think there should be a cut off date as I know like me some people dont want to be running at the last minute but I usually make a few extras anyway in case anyone adds as I dont want anyone being left out especially kids .
What i was hoping to do is start taking names and cabin numbers to see how many do sign up and then in few months or so we can start breaking into groups and see how big the groups would or could be based on how many people sign up and cabins there are.There are also some families traveling together that might want to act as their own group.I know one person who doesnt want to participate who could be the liason and know what each group is planning so we get no duplicates and everyone is surprised.
I know for the B2B in 2 weeks I have made 140 of something ( shhh its a secret) Im taking them in a carry on and then will bring the goodies I get and other souveneirs we buy once I pass out my gifts right back home in that carry on .
I want this to be fun for everyone and not stressful so im all ears!
I think the best idea for now is people to pm me the names of everyone in cabin so I can make a spreadsheet and see what are totals will be for a vote later.
I work nights so im on at weird hours but try to hop on whenever I can

 

[socababy]

So who would like to tell me how to post pics or point me to a link that will explain it to me??

 

[threebritts]

Im not sure butthought I saw that someone else was celebrating 20 years and thinking about a vow renewal.
Our 20th is in jan but since were sailing we had though about this because we actually met in april but wondering where and how to go about this?
Having friends and family would make extra special too
any ideas?

 

[Michelle2]

Hawaii - Oahu - Honolulu - Kualoa Ranch

This is on the Windward (Eastern in this case) side of Oahu. Many movies have been filmed on this location. They offer ATV and horseback rides, ocean voyaging tours, and several other activities.

I have been on this exact tour! LOVED doing the ATVs and am wanting to do it with DH this time!

Im not sure butthought I saw that someone else was celebrating 20 years and thinking about a vow renewal.
Our 20th is in jan but since were sailing we had though about this because we actually met in april but wondering where and how to go about this?
Having friends and family would make extra special too
any ideas?

Our 20th is in January too! (I think it was Krisann that is thinking about the vow renewal?) and we also met in April as well. Small world!

 

[threebritts]

I have been on this exact tour! LOVED doing the ATVs and am wanting to do it with DH this time!



Our 20th is in January too! (I think it was Krisann that is thinking about the vow renewal?) and we also met in April as well. Small world!

Sounds like a group vow renewal