April 9, 2009 Wonder 3-night Bahamas Cruise!

[ppiew]

Whoops! I just put a 'reminder' on the Forum board! didn't see your post, sorry! Maybe we will get a few more who knows. My grands think I am nuts but when the time comes they will love it! Just like 'trick or treating.!

 

[Deb T.]

Whoops! I just put a 'reminder' on the Forum board! didn't see your post, sorry! Maybe we will get a few more who knows. My grands think I am nuts but when the time comes they will love it! Just like 'trick or treating.!

No worries. The mods will probably just move your Main Forum post to this thread.

Your granddaughters will love the FE exchange!! Honestly, as an adult, I love the FE exchange, too!

 

[daisylove]

Getting very close and the birth certificate for my 1yr old has not arrived yet!! I have to tell you i am getting Very nervous. Is there no way around a BC for a baby?

Do you think they will premiere the new hannah montana movie onboard? It opens april 10.

Also, anyone have any ideas on temp and water temps for our cruise?

I am thinking about the FE but it may be just too much to prepare for in the VERY crazy busy days before the cruise. If not I still hope to see you fellow Disers! We will be decorating the door so you will know we are there.

 

[WDWCrazyfromGA]

Getting very close and the birth certificate for my 1yr old has not arrived yet!! I have to tell you i am getting Very nervous. Is there no way around a BC for a baby?

Do you think they will premiere the new hannah montana movie onboard? It opens april 10.

Also, anyone have any ideas on temp and water temps for our cruise?

I am thinking about the FE but it may be just too much to prepare for in the VERY crazy busy days before the cruise. If not I still hope to see you fellow Disers! We will be decorating the door so you will know we are there.

Hi daisylove - I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the BC to arrive - I know that must be stressful for you!

Yes, from what fellow DISers have told me - the Hannah Montana movie will show on board - my DD is so excited!!

Pixie Dust for the BC to come in soon!!

 

[kimkreis]

Ok the big test is done and now I am stressing over the cruise stuff. I have work this week but I do have all next weekend to get ready. We head down to Orlando on Monday the 6th.

What should I type into my GPS to get to the port?

Also I am strating to freak about packing!!!!

Calm me down someone.......

 

[Deb T.]

Getting very close and the birth certificate for my 1yr old has not arrived yet!! I have to tell you i am getting Very nervous. Is there no way around a BC for a baby?

Do you think they will premiere the new hannah montana movie onboard? It opens april 10.

Also, anyone have any ideas on temp and water temps for our cruise?

I am thinking about the FE but it may be just too much to prepare for in the VERY crazy busy days before the cruise. If not I still hope to see you fellow Disers! We will be decorating the door so you will know we are there.

Here's pixie dust that the birth certificate comes in time! Would it be possible if you could pick one up in person? You might want to call DCL to see what your options are.

From http://www.caribbeanportreviews.com/NassauBahamas.htm :
What is the weather like?
Nassau enjoys a subtropical climate with mild winters, seldom dipping below 60°F. Average temperatures range in the low to upper 80’s; with water temperature never below 72°. With that said, however, just like Florida, these are averages and during winter months be prepared for an occasional cold front to cause drastic temperature drops.

I would almost bet that they will premiere the new Hannah Montana movie - maybe even starting at midnight on our first night onboard! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you... and here's a little extra that it does!

Please let us know by Wednesday if you decide to do the FE exchange. I've been working on my FE gifts all day today!

 

[Deb T.]

Ok the big test is done and now I am stressing over the cruise stuff. I have work this week but I do have all next weekend to get ready. We head down to Orlando on Monday the 6th.

What should I type into my GPS to get to the port?

Also I am strating to freak about packing!!!!

Calm me down someone.......

Close your eyes: (okay you'll have to peek for my calming instructions)
Deeeeeeep breath... innnnnnnnn.... out........... sigh.......
Picture a crystal clear ocean and sandy white beach....
Imagine a warm tropical breeze gently blowing....
Feel the sunshine on your face....
Ahhhhhhh yesssssss, that fantasy will come true at this exact moment in just 13 days!

Congrats on getting the big test over and done with! Was that the Praxis? What grade level do you want to teach? I'm a teacher, and this is my DD's fourth year as a 1st grade teacher. She just mailed off her National Board Certification packet yesterday! She won't learn if she earned it or not until the end of November!

We'll be in Orlando on the 5th!

From http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/d...ame=PortCanaveralDrivingDirectionsLandingPage
PORT INFORMATION
Address
The cruise terminal is located in Port Canaveral at Cruise Terminal A, 9155 Charles M. Rowland Dr., Port Canaveral, FL 32920

That link also has driving directions to the port from every direction.

Definitely don't freak about packing. Everything is casual on the 3-night cruises, which makes packing very easy! Over the years, we've learned the art of packing light so DH and I will be arriving with one roll-aboard suitcase each! Good luck... and remember, the rule of thumb is to lay out everything you want to pack and then put half of it back into your closet!

 

[Deb T.]

Currently, DH and I have DCL bus transfers to and from the port. However, we've been thinking about renting a car for Thursday morning's drive to the port from the WDW resort. We would LOVE to arrive at the port a little before 10am to snag a low boarding number.... specifically that good 'ole coveted #2!!! Would anyone else want to share the ride and the cost??? We're a very pleasant, non-smoking couple who will be traveling light - just a roll-aboard and carry-on bag each.

We booked a ridiculously early flight out of MCO that Sunday morning... I'm almost afraid to even post the departure time because it would sound like we'd lost all our marbles. However, I made that same flight on stand-by last year, so I'm pretty confident we'll make it in time with our bonifide ticketed reservation. If not, we're prepared to pay the consequences in additional fares for the next, much later, flight. So, we'll probably just keep our DCL return transfer and be on that first bus from the port.

Sooooo, all we're really looking for would be a one-way shared ride to the port early Thursday morning. DCL is charging us $34.50 per person each way and I've heard rental cars can be booked for as little as $30 one-way!

 

[Isi]

Hello, I would love to join the FE but I just don't know how it works.. if there is still time and someone could explain it to me then add me to the list...

 

[Deb T.]

Hello, I would love to join the FE but I just don't know how it works.. if there is still time and someone could explain it to me then add me to the list...

If you would like to join in on our FE fun, please send me a "private message" by clicking on my name on this post (Deb T.) and then click on "Send Deb T. a private message". We'll need your names, ages of the kids, and your cabin number(s). I will then send you the list of everyone who is participating in a private message and also send your information to everyone that is participating.

As far as instructions on the actual exchange itself, it's very easy!

Before you leave for the cruise:
*Print a copy of participants so you'll know which cabins to deliver your gifts to.
*Buy or make little gifts for each cabin (some people give a gift for each person in the cabin, some people do one gift per cabin - it's totally up to you!)

Once you're onboard the ship:
*Hang a FE from the silver fish clip outside your cabin door. Your FE can be anything, just as long as it can hold a few treats! I use a small canvas bag, but many people have gorgeous personalized hanging pockets (very similar to hanging letter holders).
*Whenever it's convenient to you, deliver your FE gifts to the other participants.
*ENJOY peeking inside your FE to see what surprises have been delivered to your FE!

 

[Disney On A Dime!]

Currently, DH and I have DCL bus transfers to and from the port. However, we've been thinking about renting a car for Thursday morning's drive to the port from the WDW resort. We would LOVE to arrive at the port a little before 10am to snag a low boarding number.... specifically that good 'ole coveted #2!!! Would anyone else want to share the ride and the cost??? We're a very pleasant, non-smoking couple who will be traveling light - just a roll-aboard and carry-on bag each.

We are leaving Disney World on Wednesday and staying at the Radisson for the night, otherwise; we would have been able to help you all out. I have rented a car from Disney property before...it was relatively easy...I believe I went over to the Swan and Dolphin hotels to get the car. I know what you mean about getting that low number! Last year we were the first two families in the port and to check in...it was great! Although we did have to wait around a very long time before they started the boarding process.

Here's hoping everything works out smoothly for you!

 

[Disney On A Dime!]

Three cheers for teachers!!!
Kimkreis...I know that you are thrilled that those tests are over...Congratulations! I used to teach 4th and 5th grade during the 90's. You are going to totally enjoy teaching! No two days are ever the same!

 

[Disney On A Dime!]

Getting very close and the birth certificate for my 1yr old has not arrived yet!! I have to tell you i am getting Very nervous. Is there no way around a BC for a baby?

Do you think they will premiere the new hannah montana movie onboard? It opens april 10.

Also, anyone have any ideas on temp and water temps for our cruise?

I am thinking about the FE but it may be just too much to prepare for in the VERY crazy busy days before the cruise. If not I still hope to see you fellow Disers! We will be decorating the door so you will know we are there.

Just thought that I would throw a little more pixie dust your way You know you can never have too much of the stuff!

 

[Disney On A Dime!]

I might as well post one more response...I am on a roll tonight!

We will be on Disney World property exactly one week from right now! Hooray!

 

[Deb T.]

I might as well post one more response...I am on a roll tonight!

We will be on Disney World property exactly one week from right now! Hooray!

We will either be at Hollywood Studios or EPCOT at this exact moment two weeks from right now!!! Unfortunately, we're staying off-site next Sunday-Wednesday while DH attends a conference. I'll be going to the parks on all by myself on those days. On Wednesday, we'll transfer over to BCV around lunchtime and then DH and I'll be able to enjoy a park the rest of that day!

 

[Deb T.]

We are leaving Disney World on Wednesday and staying at the Radisson for the night, otherwise; we would have been able to help you all out. I have rented a car from Disney property before...it was relatively easy...I believe I went over to the Swan and Dolphin hotels to get the car. I know what you mean about getting that low number! Last year we were the first two families in the port and to check in...it was great! Although we did have to wait around a very long time before they started the boarding process.

Here's hoping everything works out smoothly for you!

Thanks! One way or the other, we'll get there! The earlier, the better, though!

 

[WDWCrazyfromGA]

Hello everyone!! I have Spring Fever so bad - our vacation is consuming my little brain I did my first run at my FE gifts today and then started making our 'stacks' of clothes (so I can put half of them back next week )

I have to admit to you all that I learned something today reading your posts....I have been using the wrong 'Smile' graphic for pixie dust -- I just thought all this time that my wand didn't work when I posted the graphic. Today I finally looked closer and saw that I was using the wizard graphic instead of the pixiedust graphic.....I feel like such a goober Oh well - I learn something new every day......

 

[kimkreis]

I am in Georgia so it was the GACE. Science broad field. I actually already started teachinhg. i am coming in under the TAPP program. I have a physics BS, meteorology BS and MS. Worked twelve years in the AF as a weather officer.

Started teaching high school 10th and 11th graders in Physical and Environmental Science.

Tough transition with two preps, never having done it before, PLUS having to take an intro to teaching course which took up every Tuesday night 5 -9, and then every Saturday 8-4. That just eneded on 7 March, GACE done this weekend. So my life just got back to normal. This cruise is a surprise for my kids since they ahve handled the upheaval so well.

Plus my 15th wedding annivesary was two weeks ago and we couldn't really do anything because of the stress. That RASUL and the couple's massage on CC will serve to celebrate that event!

 

[ppiew]

I am (will be on Wednesday!) a 70 yr old Grandma. (right now still only 69) Hubby and I are taking our grands to Fla and on the cruise. We will be at AKL on Mon to Wed and then THE BOAT!!!! cAN HARdly wait! I know the parks will be overloaded with spring breakers - but what can we do? Just lucky to be there and get away from the snow and cold i guess. I will try to make the cruise meet at Scoops. 3PM right?

 

[elliew94]

My family - brother (6), mum + dad + me (14) from England.
will be going on this cruise.
we're really excited, and can't belive its only in a few days !