August 16 2009 4 night Wonder, Cruise-O-Maniac

[mandymouse]

Hi Mandy, looking forward to meeting you at last

I'm looking forward to finally meeting you too Jakki Let the Bahama Mama-ing commence

 

[Coach Rick]

Well a simple look at my countdown clock tells me we reached a milestone. It is now under 300 days to embarkation!

 

[TinkTatoo]

Well a simple look at my countdown clock tells me we reached a milestone. It is now under 300 days to embarkation!

We arrive in Florida about 3 and a half weeks before the cruise so it's good to be able to watch your countdown to see when were actually cruising

 

[tink_lover]

Rick - just read the news about your dad. I'm so sorry to hear that and hope you and your family are doing well. Glad your mom decided to come along!

Mary

 

[mandymouse]

Hi everyone

I hope you all had a lovely Hallowe'en. What did you get up to ? If you've got any pics of your house decorated or you in fancy dress, then please post them, it would be lovely to see them

Woohoo !! It's November, so that means it's Christmas next month

Over on the UK Community, I'm a bit of a Christmas Nut (Jakkie can vouch for me ) and as you can see I've have changed my avatar and signature as the countdown to Christmas begins

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet ? Most of mine has been done as I want to concentrate on buying stuff for my trip to WDW in late December

I hope everyone is well, and I'll catch up with you soon

 

[Coach Rick]

Rick - just read the news about your dad. I'm so sorry to hear that and hope you and your family are doing well. Glad your mom decided to come along!

Mary

Thanks T-L. Yeah, I am very excited she will be joining us. She so wanted to go this past summer. My sister on the other hand is not into it at all, but will most likely go to cheer up mom.

Woohoo !! It's November, so that means it's Christmas next month

Baaa Humbug....

Just finished planning and setting up all the goodies for a client leaving on the December 7 Wonder. Now, Wish I was going! You know, in college I worked at an ice cream factory, and got to taste all the ice cream we made there. YUMMY...I only wish I got to sample everything I do for my travel clients.

 

[TinkTatoo]

I hope you all had a lovely Hallowe'en. What did you get up to ? If you've got any pics of your house decorated or you in fancy dress, then please post them, it would be lovely to see them

We had a go at carving some pumpkins for the first time this year, I'll try and up load my photo's and post them.

Over on the UK Community, I'm a bit of a Christmas Nut (Jakkie can vouch for me ) and as you can see I've have changed my avatar and signature as the countdown to Christmas begins

I'll vouch for the fact that Mandy is Christmas mad I reckon if she could go on a Christmas cruise with Stitch, she'd be in seventh heaven

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet ? Most of mine has been done as I want to concentrate on buying stuff for my trip to WDW in late December

Don't forget that our American friends will want to celebrate Thanksgiving before they'll think about Christmas, it's only us mad lot that have all our Christmas decorations in the shops already

I really wish we were going back to WDW for Christmas again as we had a fantastic time over there, but with my dad being so ill we want to spend Christmas with my parents.

Looking forward to hearing how every one else is getting on

 

[mandymouse]

Don't forget that our American friends will want to celebrate Thanksgiving before they'll think about Christmas, it's only us mad lot that have all our Christmas decorations in the shops already

I really wish we were going back to WDW for Christmas again as we had a fantastic time over there, but with my dad being so ill we want to spend Christmas with my parents.

Looking forward to hearing how every one else is getting on

LOL Jakki, I forgot all about Thanksgiving, sorry everyone.

Sorry to hear that your dad is unwell, I can totally understand why you would want to spend Christmas with your family. I hope you have an extra special one

Everyone else ~ How are your Thanksgiving plans coming along ? My friend on another Cruise forum has got all her food plans sorted, and she is planning to decorate for Christmas the weekend after Thanksgiving

Have a lovely day everyone

 

[TraciM]

Hi all! My name is Traci and I am brand new to the boards and Disney Cruising. We went on our first the end of Sep beginning of Oct of this year and fell in love. So much that we booked our next three days after we got back (had no clue we could do it on the ship and get a credit…good to know for the future.) Our next cruise is a 4 day Aug 16 and we are so excited. I am married with 2 kids. DD is 12 and DS 1s 9. My DH is in the Navy and will most likely be deployed when we go so it will just be the kids and I along with my parents. We have put our deposit down but have not got a room number yet. I did request an Ocean view room and the first dinner seating. My kids are bugging me to take them to do the Dolphin Encounter but I am a water buff and keep going back and forth between that and the Sting Ray Adventure. Anyway that a little about me. I can’t wait to meet some people who will be cruising the same time as us. I am sure there is so much more offered that I don’t know about yet.

Names would help LOL
Traci(36)
Jessica(12)
Thomas(9)

 

[Coach Rick]

Hi all! My name is Traci and I am brand new to the boards and Disney Cruising. We went on our first the end of Sep beginning of Oct of this year and fell in love. So much that we booked our next three days after we got back (had no clue we could do it on the ship and get a credit…good to know for the future.) Our next cruise is a 4 day Aug 16 and we are so excited. I am married with 2 kids. DD is 12 and DS 1s 9. My DH is in the Navy and will most likely be deployed when we go so it will just be the kids and I along with my parents. We have put our deposit down but have not got a room number yet. I did request an Ocean view room and the first dinner seating. My kids are bugging me to take them to do the Dolphin Encounter but I am a water buff and keep going back and forth between that and the Sting Ray Adventure. Anyway that a little about me. I can’t wait to meet some people who will be cruising the same time as us. I am sure there is so much more offered that I don’t know about yet.

Hey Traci...Take a deep breath and calm down... Welcome aboard, and welcome to the DIS. There will be much you will learn here. I am a part time travel agent, and many times I look around here first to find what deals are coming up. I will be adding you to our list of Cruise-O-Maniacs today....

 

[TinkTatoo]

Hi Traci

We did our first cruise in August and are now hooked

We're thinking about the Stingray adventure for this trip, DH and the kids did the glass bottom boat tour and loved that but I didn't go as I get seasick

 

[TraciM]

Hey Traci...Take a deep breath and calm down... Welcome aboard, and welcome to the DIS. There will be much you will learn here. I am a part time travel agent, and many times I look around here first to find what deals are coming up. I will be adding you to our list of Cruise-O-Maniacs today....

I am hoping to get a ton of information before hand. I am one of those who has to always be prepaired.

 

[TraciM]

Hi Traci

We did our first cruise in August and are now hooked

We're thinking about the Stingray adventure for this trip, DH and the kids did the glass bottom boat tour and loved that but I didn't go as I get seasick

I know how that goes. DS get's motion sickness at the drop of a hat. I was so worried when we went but he did fine.

 

[mjvans]

Sorry I have been away!! My oldest son Russell broke his arm in his last home football game a couple of weeks ago!! It was horrible!! He attempted to recover a fumble and someone fell on him!! Go figure with football!! LOL
I really did not know he even injured himself because after he broke it, he just casually got up and walked off the field. When the coaches and medical team huddled around him, I knew...............
With what seemed like an eternity in the stands, I was soon beside him on the sidelines. Thankfully, I got there after his arm was splinted as I was told it was shaped in a V moments before!! I seriously would have thrown up had I seen that!! Anyway, his radius was broken literally in half and his wrist was dislocated!! He had surgery that evening and now has a plate and 8 screws in his right arm along with a huge cast!! I totally feel so badly for him as it is his senior year and he will be out of sports now until Spring. The good news is that we are spending a lot of time together and that has been fun.......for me at least!! LOL
I will definitely have to post some pictures if someone can explain how to do that!! I'd like to include some on Halloween too! My daughter Paige was Hillary Clinton! What a reaction we got!! Too funny!
Anyway, that is what has been going on in my world! Has anyone started looking for flights to Florida yet? I did the other day and they are still super high!! Oh well, going no matter how much they may cost!! I can not wait for this cruise!
Michelle

 

[TinkTatoo]

Sorry I have been away!! My oldest son Russell broke his arm in his last home football game a couple of weeks ago!! It was horrible!! He attempted to recover a fumble and someone fell on him!! Go figure with football!! LOL
I really did not know he even injured himself because after he broke it, he just casually got up and walked off the field. When the coaches and medical team huddled around him, I knew...............

OMG that must have been really scary and poor Russell not being able to play for a few months

....Has anyone started looking for flights to Florida yet? I did the other day and they are still super high!! Oh well, going no matter how much they may cost!! I can not wait for this cruise!

Traveling from Europe we usually have our flights booked about 11 months in advance as they only get more expensive the closer you get. This year though I've got our flights going to Florida booked but not our ones home yet I'd better get on and get that sorted

 

[mandymouse]

Hi all! My name is Traci and I am brand new to the boards and Disney Cruising.

Welcome aboard Traci, it's great to have you here. I'm Mandy, and I'm from the UK. I'm travelling with my hubby Paul and 2 daughters Kerry (who will be 18) and Becky (who will be 16). This will be our 3rd 4 night Cruise, and we love the Disney Wonder. I look forward to getting to know you

I look forward to seeing your photos too

Sorry I have been away!! My oldest son Russell broke his arm in his last home football game a couple of weeks ago!! It was horrible!! He attempted to recover a fumble and someone fell on him!! Go figure with football!!

OMG Michelle, that must've been a shock. I hope he's on the road to recovery

Traveling from Europe we usually have our flights booked about 11 months in advance as they only get more expensive the closer you get. This year though I've got our flights going to Florida booked but not our ones home yet I'd better get on and get that sorted

All our flights and accomodation is booked for next Summer. We are booked into the Pop Century 8th/22nd August (just POPping out for the Cruise ). We love it there.

I see by your signature that you're staying at Vero Beach next Summer Jakki, have you stayed there before ?

I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend

 

[TinkTatoo]

......All our flights and accomodation is booked for next Summer. We are booked into the Pop Century 8th/22nd August (just POPping out for the Cruise ). We love it there.

I see by your signature that you're staying at Vero Beach next Summer Jakki, have you stayed there before ?....

We're arriving on 21st July and so far have two nights at OKW but I might try and change that at 7 months. It's Niamh's birthday on 22nd July and she's so excited to be finally spending her birthday in Florida (and even more excited that Disney will be giving her a gift card ) We're then staying in a private villa until the cruise but will book a couple of nights down at Vero. We love it there and a trip to Florida wouldn't be complete with out spending some time there. It's not quite Castaway Cay but it's a close second. We're hoping to fly home on 22nd August and if I ever get the flights sorted we'll spend our last two nights after the cruise on site somewhere. I might see what, if any, AP rates I can get before deciding where.

I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend

It's very wet and very windy here so we're not up to much

 

[TraciM]

Sorry I have been away!! My oldest son Russell broke his arm in his last home football game a couple of weeks ago!! It was horrible!! He attempted to recover a fumble and someone fell on him!! Go figure with football!! LOL
I really did not know he even injured himself because after he broke it, he just casually got up and walked off the field. When the coaches and medical team huddled around him, I knew...............
With what seemed like an eternity in the stands, I was soon beside him on the sidelines. Thankfully, I got there after his arm was splinted as I was told it was shaped in a V moments before!! I seriously would have thrown up had I seen that!! Anyway, his radius was broken literally in half and his wrist was dislocated!! He had surgery that evening and now has a plate and 8 screws in his right arm along with a huge cast!! I totally feel so badly for him as it is his senior year and he will be out of sports now until Spring. The good news is that we are spending a lot of time together and that has been fun.......for me at least!! LOL
I will definitely have to post some pictures if someone can explain how to do that!! I'd like to include some on Halloween too! My daughter Paige was Hillary Clinton! What a reaction we got!! Too funny!
Anyway, that is what has been going on in my world! Has anyone started looking for flights to Florida yet? I did the other day and they are still super high!! Oh well, going no matter how much they may cost!! I can not wait for this cruise!
Michelle

I hope he is ok. How scary for you. I have not booked my flights yet. Still way to high.(I have been checking) We got a good deal last year so I hope I can get better this year.

Welcome aboard Traci, it's great to have you here. I'm Mandy, and I'm from the UK. I'm travelling with my hubby Paul and 2 daughters Kerry (who will be 18) and Becky (who will be 16). This will be our 3rd 4 night Cruise, and we love the Disney Wonder. I look forward to getting to know you

I look forward to seeing your photos too



OMG Michelle, that must've been a shock. I hope he's on the road to recovery



All our flights and accomodation is booked for next Summer. We are booked into the Pop Century 8th/22nd August (just POPping out for the Cruise ). We love it there.

I see by your signature that you're staying at Vero Beach next Summer Jakki, have you stayed there before ?

I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend

Thank you! I look forward to getting to know you as well. When was you last cruise?

 

[TraciM]

I have a question. I have seen the term alot and have no clue. What's a double dip??

 

[TinkTatoo]

I have a question. I have seen the term alot and have no clue. What's a double dip??

It's when the ship stops twice at Castaway Cay and on a 4 night cruise you'd loose the day at sea but get the extra stop at CC. I'd love to do a double dip as CC was our favorite part of the cruise