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

[Mickey&JoshNut]

Question about doing laundry on the Wonder..........Do you still need to bring change or can you use your card? I ask because on the Dream you only need your card. Thanks

You use your KTTW card....what was funny was that we did laundry twice in the 13 days we were onboard and I was only charged for half of what we did...have no idea why...

 

[castoff]

I had not heard that we decided to do groups of 25...

Andrea

Hoping someone else chimes in.

Jan, my visit there was for a charity event. We had a wonderful breakfast then went to several locations around the park and heard a talk by some of the OLD imagineers. It was a fabulous day!





I used to know! Actually the info is in one of the stickies, probably the 'alphabetical one'. If I run across it while goofing off on the computer this weekend, I'll come back in post it...unless you get an answer or find it before then.

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Thanks ! I knew I saw it somewhere before. Will check it out.

 

[castoff]

I should probably get those passports for the five of us. I've been putting it off now for over three years.

You don't need them but they are good to have.

I have only been on one disney cruise and i made and delivered my fe gifts myself to each stateroom, so i am not sure how groups work, could someone clarify? Thanks!

I have never done a FE with groups before so I can't answer. I have heard that they have been done before. I think by deck ? Part of my gift is homemade to tie in with another part of the fe gift. The shipping was alot MORE then the product. So far there is 153 cabins and I am sure that number will go up.

someone correct me if I am wrong, but I dont think you need passports to take this cruise, it is closed loop, even if you want to get off the ship in mexico.......experts, is this correct?

Your right no passport needed.

 

[castoff]

Tina

I wish I had your dedication to get my scrapbook done before I went on my next cruise...I am so far behind...I still have to scrap the following:

Panama Canal May 2005 (up to day 8 of 14 days)
11 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise September 2006
NYE cruise 2006/2007
5 Night Double Dip September 2008
7 Night Caribbean Cruise March 2009
Maiden Voyage Disney Dream - Janaury 2011
and my most current cruises
6 night LA to Vancouver April 2011
7 Night Alaskan cruise May 2011

and that's just the cruises...I also have lots of WDW trips and 2 DL trips to scrap....

I wouldn't call it dedication as much as spreading out the cruises. I usually start working on them right after the suit cases are un-packed. The cruise that was in Dec. was just bad timing, so many things to do around the holiday's. Jan, April & May are just to close together to get anything done. The 15 day Repo I did took 4 12x12 scrapbooks. Good luck !

You use your KTTW card....what was funny was that we did laundry twice in the 13 days we were onboard and I was only charged for half of what we did...have no idea why...

Well that was nice. It will be so much easier to use the card. I will still bring my own laundry products.

 

[valbob89]

Hoping someone else chimes in.




Thanks ! I knew I saw it somewhere before. Will check it out.

Reading back postings concerning the FE organization, we didn't actually vote however, the majority (not all) who did state their opinion wanted to put the participants for the FE into groups. It seems this was the solution to a number of issues. Groups could be established, the suggestion that seemed to make sense was that each group would be a count of 24. Twenty-four because many items are sold by the dozen. Of course if you give to each person in a cabin this doesn't work out - but anyway. Although we never got into the details, it was mentioned that if you wanted to be included in more then one group, or even all the groups, you could do that. The majority who commented seemed to feel this would allow people the most individual choice in how much suitcase room, cost, and time to make the FE gifts they would choose to take on. It also allowed for people who may drop out of the cruise and new comers to the thread either filling in empty spots or new groups being formed without impacting those who have "finished" their FEs.

Perhaps Threebritts would like to comment as she is the organizer of the FE (if I have my information correct - I apologize if I don't).


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Here is a list of the DISboard activities and their organizers. If I have missed any, or have any of the information incorrect, please advise.

I have also listed past activities that we may wish to include. If you would like to be an organizer for one of these let me know. If you don't want to be assigned as organizer but REALLY hope someone else takes it on, let us know that too.

Group Lanyards tig82174, eeyorelvr10

Roll call BibbidyBobbidyBoo, Brooklyn

Champagne Girls EllaEnchanted, UKANGEL

Facebook link Brooklyn, KrissannB

Scavenger Hunt dolphingirl47

Secret Mickey MJGirl dolphingirl47

Graphics Brooklyn

FE threebritts

vow renewal valbob89, goofprincess, threebritts, Happy Goofy

book exchange valbob89

Private Tours birkner

Pre-cruise stay mickeymom923

Group Palo Brunch newbydisney, dee47

Link Late Night Res dee47

Private Shuttle to Port
from DL dee47, tig82174, eeyorelvr10

DISboard Navigator dee47


Update White Board KrissannB

bracelet KrissannB

Jewelry Making
Workshop Dolphingirl47

Geezer Meet Mrs. Mork

Candy Swap paulasillars

Cruise Website birkner

Door Decorations
Contest jessrose18

Hawaii Scrapbooking seaulater


On other cruises there have been the following activities. If anyone would like to organize any of them, please let us know. Also, if you have other events you would like see added to the list.


T-Shirts
group logo
mickey mouse club

Lanyard Pins

Pre-Cruise Meeting

Private Tastings

PJ Breakfast

Postcard Exchange

Room Tour

Group Photo Share Account

Ladies Afternoon Tea

Recipe Exchange

Welcome Aboard Meet & Greet

 

[goofprincess]

Hi all. I guess I am lucky. I have been to Club 33 before. What a great, but not cheap experience. The really lucky part is it looks like I will be going again in Aug. Just waiting on the Confermation.

Are you going for lunch or dinner? We've had the privilege of doing both with ChipperMerlin.. I think I prefer the dinner. You are right it's very costly, but ahhhhhhhh....the experience. Have a great time.

 

[aan1701]

Are you going for lunch or dinner? We've had the privilege of doing both with ChipperMerlin.. I think I prefer the dinner. You are right it's very costly, but ahhhhhhhh....the experience. Have a great time.

I believe it is for dinner. Last time I went it was a brunch.

 

[emum]

We did Disneyland Paris in 1996 long before the Studios were open so we didn't experience that. It was November and I remember saying how weird it was to be at a Disney Park and it was snowing. I like DLP and would go back in a heartbeat.

LOL we were at Paris Disneyland in November 1996 too ! We stayed at Sequoia Lodge and it was c-c-c-cold ! Didn't have the same ambience as the US parks, but I'm up for anything Disney at any time


Update from us - I'm curbing my enthusiasm for this trip for the moment - not 100% sure we'll make it. As such, have only been skimming the posts the last few weeks. Once I have plane tickets booked, then I'll chime in more

My parents have just taken off on the Dawn Princess on an around the world cruise for 3 months - half their luck !

Anyway, hope to be back posting again shortly.

Cheers,
Sally

 

[mvcomet]

My husband, daughter, & I are looking at hopefully joining everyone on this cruise. We want to book a cat 5, 6, or 7. I know that availability periodically pops up. I'm wondering what anyone has paid for any of these categories. I know that prices will be quite different now than when it first opened. I'm mainly trying to estimate the price differences between those particular categories. If any of you booked these categories & would be willing to share what you paid, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks, Stephanie

 

[UKANGEL]

Sounds right to me Angel. Happy we can finally co-host together since we both started this way back when......

I'm so looking forward to doing it together!!


......sorry I have not been around here much. I just finished the LA/Alaska and had the greatest time. We did a Champagne Girls tasting on the Alaskan, but it was our only rough sea day. We had 18' swells and everyone was feeling it. I was fine until I drank some champagne, then I lost my cookies. That wasn't going to work. So we had fun, but it was short and sweet. Most ladies left early. We will make up for it in Hawaii. We'll be wearing pink leis and pink flowers in our hair. I can't wait!!

BTW, I'm way back on page 73. I'm catching up!!

seriously can't wait Deb!

Hey everyone.....

I realized last night that I have been delinquent in providing the names of our lanyard team members to the group so you will all know who is teaming up to offer the free custom lanyards & name badges to anyone in our group who wants them!

Here is your Lanyard Team for Hawaii 2012:

adedward
Bilbo UK
birkner
ChipperMerlin
cinderbear
DisneyPata
dolphingirl147
goofprincess
granmaz
gydell
Janis
jiminyC_fan
Lexa
LindaBabe
Lynn G./Scott H.
mishoe01
MousseauMob
newgeneb
paulcrsb
seaulater
sshaw10060
tig82174
Tinkerbel129
valbob89
wrabitdad
yukongirl123

In addition, the following folks have agreed to be my "back-up list" and step in if someone has to back out or if we just need some additional $$ support:

dennisgirl
DisneyPinDiva
KrisannB
Mickey&JoshNut
mickeymom923

All of these folks deserve a huge thanks for their generosity in making the lanyards possible!

And don't forget----if you want lanyards and name badges, all you have to do is email me your info (DIS name(s), First name(s) and stateroom #) to dcl.hawaii.lanyards@gmail.com

Also, if you've already sent your info in and you want to make sure it was received and that I have you listed correctly, check out the lanyard spreadsheet by clicking HERE.

Big thank you to everyone concerned!

I tried to PM BibbityBobbityBoo...her (?) inbox is full...

I would like to be added to the FE and Roll Call for this cruise please.

I am booked on this cruise with my travel friend Michael (non-dis boarder).

I have just located this page and have a LOT of catching up to do....2000 posts already????

Thanks!

Cayla

Dis name: Padalyn
RWName: Cayla
Age?: Permanent kid!
Platinum cruiser
cabin: TBA

Welcome aboard!

47 Weeks Until We Set Sail !!!!

Wooohoooooooo!!!

Update from us - I'm curbing my enthusiasm for this trip for the moment - not 100% sure we'll make it. As such, have only been skimming the posts the last few weeks. Once I have plane tickets booked, then I'll chime in more


Cheers,
Sally

My husband, daughter, & I are looking at hopefully joining everyone on this cruise. We want to book a cat 5, 6, or 7. I know that availability periodically pops up. I'm wondering what anyone has paid for any of these categories. I know that prices will be quite different now than when it first opened. I'm mainly trying to estimate the price differences between those particular categories. If any of you booked these categories & would be willing to share what you paid, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks, Stephanie

Hope you all manage to make the cruise with us! It's going to be such fun!










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[castoff]

Reading back postings concerning the FE organization, we didn't actually vote however, the majority (not all) who did state their opinion wanted to put the participants for the FE into groups. It seems this was the solution to a number of issues. Groups could be established, the suggestion that seemed to make sense was that each group would be a count of 24. Twenty-four because many items are sold by the dozen. Of course if you give to each person in a cabin this doesn't work out - but anyway. Although we never got into the details, it was mentioned that if you wanted to be included in more then one group, or even all the groups, you could do that. The majority who commented seemed to feel this would allow people the most individual choice in how much suitcase room, cost, and time to make the FE gifts they would choose to take on. It also allowed for people who may drop out of the cruise and new comers to the thread either filling in empty spots or new groups being formed without impacting those who have "finished" their FEs.

Perhaps Threebritts would like to comment as she is the organizer of the FE (if I have my information correct - I apologize if I don't).


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Thank you for your response.

LOL we were at Paris Disneyland in November 1996 too ! We stayed at Sequoia Lodge and it was c-c-c-cold ! Didn't have the same ambience as the US parks, but I'm up for anything Disney at any time


Update from us - I'm curbing my enthusiasm for this trip for the moment - not 100% sure we'll make it. As such, have only been skimming the posts the last few weeks. Once I have plane tickets booked, then I'll chime in more

My parents have just taken off on the Dawn Princess on an around the world cruise for 3 months - half their luck !

Anyway, hope to be back posting again shortly.

Cheers,
Sally

That sounds like a GREAT cruise !! Hope you can still do this cruise.

My husband, daughter, & I are looking at hopefully joining everyone on this cruise. We want to book a cat 5, 6, or 7. I know that availability periodically pops up. I'm wondering what anyone has paid for any of these categories. I know that prices will be quite different now than when it first opened. I'm mainly trying to estimate the price differences between those particular categories. If any of you booked these categories & would be willing to share what you paid, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks, Stephanie

I am not in any of those categories so I can't help. Hope you are able to book this cruise.

 

[dolphingirl47]

My husband, daughter, & I are looking at hopefully joining everyone on this cruise. We want to book a cat 5, 6, or 7. I know that availability periodically pops up. I'm wondering what anyone has paid for any of these categories. I know that prices will be quite different now than when it first opened. I'm mainly trying to estimate the price differences between those particular categories. If any of you booked these categories & would be willing to share what you paid, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks, Stephanie

I hope that you get the cabin that you are looking for and can join us.

Corinna

 

[dfriia]

My husband, daughter, & I are looking at hopefully joining everyone on this cruise. We want to book a cat 5, 6, or 7. I know that availability periodically pops up. I'm wondering what anyone has paid for any of these categories. I know that prices will be quite different now than when it first opened. I'm mainly trying to estimate the price differences between those particular categories. If any of you booked these categories & would be willing to share what you paid, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks, Stephanie

Got Cat 5A for 2 adults for $8742.22

 

[socababy]

My husband, daughter, & I are looking at hopefully joining everyone on this cruise. We want to book a cat 5, 6, or 7. I know that availability periodically pops up. I'm wondering what anyone has paid for any of these categories. I know that prices will be quite different now than when it first opened. I'm mainly trying to estimate the price differences between those particular categories. If any of you booked these categories & would be willing to share what you paid, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks, Stephanie

There is a thread somewhere that lists what people paid within the first few days that this sailing was available. Maybe someone has that saved and can post the link for you. I thought it used to be a sticky but I don't see it there now.

We are in a 5B with 2 adults and no children and we paid $7632. The last time I saw a room open up in the same Category it was about $800-$900 more than we paid. HTH!

 

[mvcomet]

There is a thread somewhere that lists what people paid within the first few days that this sailing was available. Maybe someone has that saved and can post the link for you. I thought it used to be a sticky but I don't see it there now.

We are in a 5B with 2 adults and no children and we paid $7632. The last time I saw a room open up in the same Category it was about $800-$900 more than we paid. HTH!

Thank you for the replies so far. Did either of those amounts include the onboard booking discount?

I tried looking for a thread listing the initial prices. I thought I had read someone mentioning it. Couldn't locate it. (I believe we had one for our WB Panama 08 trip & it was very handy.)

 

[socababy]

No, the amount we paid did not include an OBB discount.

 

[socababy]

Thank you for the replies so far. Did either of those amounts include the onboard booking discount?

I tried looking for a thread listing the initial prices. I thought I had read someone mentioning it. Couldn't locate it. (I believe we had one for our WB Panama 08 trip & it was very handy.)

Wow, I am surpised I found it! LOL

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2695652

 

[dfriia]

No onboard booking discount for us either.

 

[Buttercup]

Hi,
DH (wkrider) and I are going to be joining you! We booked the first day but weren't sure we'd be able to go. We can commit now and are SO excited about this cruise. We love the idea of so many sea days. Can't wait to relax at sea! Now I've gotta add us to the sign-up spreadsheet.

 

[dolphingirl47]

Hi,
DH (wkrider) and I are going to be joining you! We booked the first day but weren't sure we'd be able to go. We can commit now and are SO excited about this cruise. We love the idea of so many sea days. Can't wait to relax at sea! Now I've gotta add us to the sign-up spreadsheet.

Welcome on board.

Corinna