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

[Meerkat504]

Aloooha.

Have wanted to go to Hawaii since I was a kid and saw the Brady Bunch Goes to Hawaii episode.

Who is going to bring aboard the ancient cursed taboo tiki idol?

Might also have been one of the few passengers on the Wonder PC cruise who didn't really care if we got a sendoff or a welcome or whatever. The pin thing was a mess but I don't do pins so I wasn't in the line. Nor do I have the slightest idea who Ali and AJ are, someone want to enlighten?

Hmm ... taboo tiki idols. Sounds like a great Fish Extender gift idea to me.

 

[TDC Nala]

shush, the tiki thing was going to be a surprise, then there is that diving board at the edge of the volcano excursion

Those ticky tacky tiki gods.....

don't tell me you don't already have a cursed tiki idol. Or talking masks.

 

[CarolAnnC]

don't tell me you don't already have a cursed tiki idol. Or talking masks.

Welcome aboard! We are looking forward to this Hawaii itinerary, too! Guess I will have to dust off my cursed tiki idol to bring along, LOL!

 

[Scott H]

don't tell me you don't already have a cursed tiki idol. Or talking masks.

It is a matter of which one to take without upsetting the others

 

[newbydisney]

Hi! Yes, I noticed a few Seattle area folks on the google spreadsheet. A pre-cruise meet would be great!

BTW, for the Lansing MI people (I think I've seen three on the list) my husband Harry lived in Lansing his entire life until a year ago when he moved to WA just before our wedding. He still follows the local news and of course MSU sports.

Well, we are off to Victoria BC for the weekend! Will try to catch up next week.

Beth (and Harry)

We are definitiely up for a seattle or Bellevue meet..there are others too..I think..

 

[DCL1998]

This will be my 13th cruise on Disney so let's hope this is a lucky number instead of the Brady Bunch's totum. I was also on the Panama Crossing January 2011. It was the best time and I thought the Wonder was great, as always. The problem with the shortage of pins did provide for an excellent opportunity to observe group think in an environment of false urgency. I noticed that the lines got steadily longer as the hype grew. By the time the LA pins came up for sale, the line started at 7:00 pm the night before and the store didn't open until 10:00 am. I really enjoyed this social experiment. I think what they should do for the Hawaii cruise is what they did for the 11 night Southern Caribbean cruise. Disney had one pin on sale and that pin contained all of the ports.

 

[tig82174]

Are you people nuts?!?! Did I miss someone challenge us to try to post as many pages as possible per day?! The cruise is a year away and we're already at almost 70 pages?!? I've been joking and saying that I might have to quit my job next year to do this cruise if I don't get my time off approved....but I might have to quit earlier since keeping up with this thread is going to be a full time job all by itself!

Anyhow...I can't possibly keep up...I skimmed like the last 30 pages......was a final decision made about how we're doing fish extenders? And has anyone looked into booking a charter coach or bus from the DisneyLand resort(s) to the port? So that we don't have to use the DCL transfers? We had them booked for the LA repo in a couple weeks and our pick up time was after noon....which is WAY too late for us!! If anyone is looking for volunteers to go in with them on a coach from DisneyLand to the port, Jason and I would gladly join the crew! (we haven't booked it yet because we don't own there....but we are really hoping to get DVC villas at Grand Californian for the Friday and saturday night before this trip....and if we can't then we may try to get one of the other onsite properties with our points).

As for other things.......

....someone asked out us making Hawaii vests....I doubt we will do that unless I can find some shiny/silk/satin DISNEY hawaii fabric. Disney hasn't been licensing much in the way of new satiny prints lately....so we haven't been able to make as many new sets as we have wanted.....I'm really on the prowl for Tiana and Rapunzel fabrics (ugh...why is everything polar fleece lately?!?!) to make more sets. We'll have ot see what kinds of fabric I can find by then.

...Ducky? We would love it if he was on this trip with us. We've been lucky enough to cruise with him several times....the first time being in 2005 on a 4 night on the Wonder-----that was our first time sailing with him and I was fortunate enough to win one of his sketches on that trip. It was a fun story, actually.....we just happened upon his lecture (and it was in the Buena Vista theater because I think it was one of the early cruises he was on so there weren't that many people there to see him). I won a sketch of Grumpy...which was fine....but a few numbers later the sketch I had REALLY wanted (Tigger, of course) came up and I knew I couldn't win it but really hoped Jason would.....but he didn't...another number got called....a woman who was in the front row and who happened to be a friend of Ducky and his partner's (we see her on cruises frequently and I wouldn't be surprised at all if we see her on this Hawaii trip too...although I can never remember her name). She won Tigger and as soon she did, Ducky started laughing and said, "Oh of course, just her luck-----she HATES the Pooh characters!" And without even thinking I shouted out, "I'll trade you for Grumpy!!!" and she turned around and said "DEAL!!" And now that large sketch of Tigger is framed on the wall in our Disney/Tigger/Roo basement (also our office/den/spare bedroom) with pictures of Ducky drawing it, Pictures of us with Ducky and the picture and the raffle ticket that won us the sketch (kinda)! It's one of my most prized possessions!

 

[MrsMork]

We are definitiely up for a seattle or Bellevue meet..there are others too..I think..

We will be heading that way end of July for Alaska. We will be staying in Bellingham on July 25.

This will be my 13th cruise on Disney so let's hope this is a lucky number instead of the Brady Bunch's totum. I was also on the Panama Crossing January 2011. It was the best time and I thought the Wonder was great, as always. The problem with the shortage of pins did provide for an excellent opportunity to observe group think in an environment of false urgency. I noticed that the lines got steadily longer as the hype grew. By the time the LA pins came up for sale, the line started at 7:00 pm the night before and the store didn't open until 10:00 am. I really enjoyed this social experiment. I think what they should do for the Hawaii cruise is what they did for the 11 night Southern Caribbean cruise. Disney had one pin on sale and that pin contained all of the ports.

Our 13th too!

 

[LittleDisneyLovers]

Funny you say disorganization. That is what happened. So instead of me drafting a form letter, becides I think it better to have each letter have it's own saying and personality, just say that you have seen a video and have heard stories. And now with all these PIF dates, looks like history is repeating itself yet again.

Yes, I know what you mean, might mean more if it is in our own words. Thanks for the idea's and I will send them an e-mail.

....someone asked out us making Hawaii vests....I doubt we will do that unless I can find some shiny/silk/satin DISNEY hawaii fabric. Disney hasn't been licensing much in the way of new satiny prints lately....so we haven't been able to make as many new sets as we have wanted.....I'm really on the prowl for Tiana and Rapunzel fabrics (ugh...why is everything polar fleece lately?!?!) to make more sets. We'll have ot see what kinds of fabric I can find by then.

I AM OFFICIALLY NOMINATING ERIC AND JASON TO DO THE LANYARDS FOR THIS CRUISE (If they accept, It's a massive job). The lanyards they did for the 2010 WBTA are spectactular, I have them hanging in the office and they make me smile whenever I see them. I am happy to donate to the lanyard team again.
Also, I will keep my eye out for some Disney satins in Australia, we have a whole different range here exclusive to one of our big craft stores - Spotlight. I'll take photo's and PM them to you if I find anything new.

 

[Tinkerbel129]

From what I was told by a few DCL CM's....the reason for the different paid in full dates is the computer system was not setup right when they opened up for reservations. The change was made during the day, at what point I don't know. I think they had a couple of things they were not right. They do seem to have that after thought happen quite a bit.

 

[tig82174]

I AM OFFICIALLY NOMINATING ERIC AND JASON TO DO THE LANYARDS FOR THIS CRUISE (If they accept, It's a massive job). The lanyards they did for the 2010 WBTA are spectactular, I have them hanging in the office and they make me smile whenever I see them. I am happy to donate to the lanyard team again.
Also, I will keep my eye out for some Disney satins in Australia, we have a whole different range here exclusive to one of our big craft stores - Spotlight. I'll take photo's and PM them to you if I find anything new.

Well thank you for the nomination.....Jason and I would certainly be willing to do it.....are Ken & Shari (kpros) not on this cruise? If they are on this trip, then we would definitely be willing to let Ken take the lead on lanyards (since he's the king of the lanyard!! )....if they aren't and we are DEFINITELY able to make the trip (something we should know by late this summer), then we would probably take the lead. We could certainly start the process at least and if we had to back out because of work (*knock on wood*), we could probably find someone to pass the baton on to.

That said, however, there is NO WAY that I would start thinking about this until after we get back from Alaska!

I would love it if you find fabric for us....that would be awesome!

 

[paulasillars]

....someone asked out us making Hawaii vests....I doubt we will do that unless I can find some shiny/silk/satin DISNEY hawaii fabric. Disney hasn't been licensing much in the way of new satiny prints lately....so we haven't been able to make as many new sets as we have wanted.....I'm really on the prowl for Tiana and Rapunzel fabrics (ugh...why is everything polar fleece lately?!?!) to make more sets. We'll have ot see what kinds of fabric I can find by then.

...Ducky? We would love it if he was on this trip with us. We've been lucky enough to cruise with him several times....the first time being in 2005 on a 4 night on the Wonder-----that was our first time sailing with him and I was fortunate enough to win one of his sketches on that trip. It was a fun story, actually.....we just happened upon his lecture (and it was in the Buena Vista theater because I think it was one of the early cruises he was on so there weren't that many people there to see him). I won a sketch of Grumpy...which was fine....but a few numbers later the sketch I had REALLY wanted (Tigger, of course) came up and I knew I couldn't win it but really hoped Jason would.....but he didn't...another number got called....a woman who was in the front row and who happened to be a friend of Ducky and his partner's (we see her on cruises frequently and I wouldn't be surprised at all if we see her on this Hawaii trip too...although I can never remember her name). She won Tigger and as soon she did, Ducky started laughing and said, "Oh of course, just her luck-----she HATES the Pooh characters!" And without even thinking I shouted out, "I'll trade you for Grumpy!!!" and she turned around and said "DEAL!!" And now that large sketch of Tigger is framed on the wall in our Disney/Tigger/Roo basement (also our office/den/spare bedroom) with pictures of Ducky drawing it, Pictures of us with Ducky and the picture and the raffle ticket that won us the sketch (kinda)! It's one of my most prized possessions!

Thanks a great Ducky story! Love it!

I'd be happy to check out our Spotlight here too though I suspect we probably have the same selection that Hayley would have in Australia. I'm actually only guessing if our one is open, its in the central city and most of our city is off limits or closed or destroyed with our earthquake(s).

I'll check next time I go past.

Well thank you for the nomination.....Jason and I would certainly be willing to do it.....are Ken & Shari (kpros) not on this cruise? If they are on this trip, then we would definitely be willing to let Ken take the lead on lanyards (since he's the king of the lanyard!!

The lanyards for WBTA were awesome! I'd be happy to contribute towards costs too.

 

[SpeedyWil]

Okay, how come I feel so late to this post? They just announced sales a couple days ago and we are booking two rooms tomorrow....Well, please count the Davis-Bewley Family's in!!!! ALOHA.

 

[MrsMork]

Well thank you for the nomination.....Jason and I would certainly be willing to do it.....are Ken & Shari (kpros) not on this cruise? If they are on this trip, then we would definitely be willing to let Ken take the lead on lanyards (since he's the king of the lanyard!! )....if they aren't and we are DEFINITELY able to make the trip (something we should know by late this summer), then we would probably take the lead. We could certainly start the process at least and if we had to back out because of work (*knock on wood*), we could probably find someone to pass the baton on to.

That said, however, there is NO WAY that I would start thinking about this until after we get back from Alaska!

I would love it if you find fabric for us....that would be awesome!

I asked Shari if they were joining us and, sadly, they are not. It's yours if you want it and Dennis and I will also be more than happy to contribute again!

Okay, how come I feel so late to this post? They just announced sales a couple days ago and we are booking two rooms tomorrow....Well, please count the Davis-Bewley Family's in!!!! ALOHA.

Welcome! Just announced it where a couple of days ago?

 

[SpeedyWil]

Who is planning on booking this? *raises hand as high as she can*

Sign up for roll call and champagne girls party-
https://spreadsheets1.google.com/ccc?authkey=CM3s8vIH&hl=en&key=t8S40bX_vej_vQe940g7jNQ&hl=en&authkey=CM3s8vIH#gid=0
(credit goes to "Brooklyn" with KrisannB's help)

If you'd like to join the group on facebook:
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Scavenger Hunt (credit goes to dolphingirl47 - please contact her if you'd like to participate! Here's what she says about it


Secret Mickey gift exchange
More info on this TBA.... please contact MJGirl and/or dolphingirl47 if you'd like to participate!

picture/graphic to use in signature line if you'd like to (you may need to make the image smaller before placing in your signature line in order to fit the space available there):
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Roll Call: (list only includes those who have signed up on spreadsheet- see link above to sign up... and if you put your real name on the spreadsheet- you may want to correct that with DIS name and let me know so I can update this list accordingly? This way people can get to know you on DIS and will know who you are here)

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aan1701
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FE list (threebritts has offered to organize this- please contact her if you'd like to participate. I will get with her to get updates to be able to list here who is participating- or perhaps I'll just make a notation to the roll call list above about who is participating. Depending on the number of participants this will most likely be divided up into smaller groups at a later date as well as have a cut off date closer to the date of the cruise- since that seems to be what the majority agrees would be best )
Fish Extender list info: This is a list of those that wish to participate in putting gifts (purchased or homemade items) in other's "extenders" (anything hanging off the "fish" outside the stateroom door that is generally used to receive mail/etc. to your room) and receive same from others. If you have any questions about this- please feel free to post on the thread and someone will gladly explain in more detail.

Please count the Davis (2 Adults, 3 Children) and Bewley (2 Adults) in for FE's!

 

[Deanna M Davis]

Yes, please count us in.

 

[dee47]

Anyhow...I can't possibly keep up...And has anyone looked into booking a charter coach or bus from the DisneyLand resort(s) to the port? So that we don't have to use the DCL transfers? We had them booked for the LA repo in a couple weeks and our pick up time was after noon....which is WAY too late for us!! If anyone is looking for volunteers to go in with them on a coach from DisneyLand to the port, Jason and I would gladly join the crew!

I feel your pain...I don't think I can ever catch up on the first 60 pages I missed...But I would love to have a charter vehicle of some sort and leave early for the port. I am happy to look into it. I can see another spreadsheet in the making. This is getting way out of control with the Google spreadsheets!

 

[LittleDisneyLovers]

Well thank you for the nomination.....Jason and I would certainly be willing to do it.....are Ken & Shari (kpros) not on this cruise? If they are on this trip, then we would definitely be willing to let Ken take the lead on lanyards (since he's the king of the lanyard!! )....if they aren't and we are DEFINITELY able to make the trip (something we should know by late this summer), then we would probably take the lead. We could certainly start the process at least and if we had to back out because of work (*knock on wood*), we could probably find someone to pass the baton on to.

That said, however, there is NO WAY that I would start thinking about this until after we get back from Alaska!

I would love it if you find fabric for us....that would be awesome!

Fantastic, so glad you guys would be willing to do them again, you truly did an awesome job!

Didn't realise you guys were doing Alaska aswell, Lucky ducks! Why won't Disney cruise in Australia, the airfares are killers for us, especially now since there will be 5 of us!

I will check for fabric next week and take photo's of any satins and PM you with them. I only live about 15 minutes from a big store, so it's no drama to drop by.

 

[LittleDisneyLovers]

I wonder (haha, didn't mean that) how the ship is filling up. I know the website has rooms available one day and not the next as unpaid rooms get released, but it's hard to tell how many are being released back into the system. I'm sure lot's will become available after PIF date (whichever one it is, LOL).

Also by the looks of our rollcall spreadsheet, not many kids, Wahoo!
Yes, I do have kids, but it is nice for the kids club to be quiet and the pools to not be crowded by kids. Looks like a very similar demographic to the WBTA, I suppose the longer cruises attract similar people. For us, If we are going to fly all the way from Australia for a cruise it needs to be a decent amount of time on board.

I have convinced some friends of ours to come with us and they are booked in cat 9A. They are gorgeous people, she probably won't join us here on the thread but wants to be part of all the good stuff we organise. I have signed both families up for the FE.

Speaking of FE, my little head is buzzing with ideas and I'm going to try and get them done before baby is born, so I have 16-17 weeks. Has anyone confirmed groups of 25?

For someone who said I wouldn't be able to keep up with this thread, I am spending an awful lot of time here. You guys are addictive!

 

[aan1701]

I just wanted to throw out a huge THANK YOU to those who have taken the time to write DCL or who are about too.