August 30th 2009 - 4 night Wonder

[Carys]

Wow! How awesome to have some more people coming on board with us!!!! Welcome!!

My minions..I mean..my FE gifts are gathering as we get closer to D-Day. I wonder whether customs are going to think I'm trying to start an import business of some kind

I do need to get around to ordering the birthday stateroom decoration package, but can't decide whether to order other bits and bobs too so still holding off for the moment. Those chocolate strawberries just look so darn good, but with cruise food followed by 10 nights of deluxe dining we don't really need to be ordering More edible goodies

(If it's ok I'll PM the spreadsheet maker my cabin number closer to the cruise because I'm very security cautious and would rather not have it floating out on the net. Obviously have had too many security courses at work!! )

Crystal - congrats on the great cabin upgrade!!!

 

[Disney On A Dime!]

Hi there -

This will be our family's first Disney Cruise, and we are SO excited! Any tips from those that have been before, would be greatly appreciated. Our children's ages are 15 (DS) 13 (DD).

Thank you in advance!

Jeanette (DM)

Welcome to the crew Jeanette! You all are going to have a great time on this cruise! This will be my boy's third Disney cruise...they are 12 and 9...and they can't wait to board the ship again!


Here is a bit of information regarding our DIS activities for this sailing...you can also surf through some of the past few pages of this discussion board and see what has been happening. Please feel free to ask questions...some of us have cruised with Disney before and others have learned a lot about Disney cruising through these boards and much research!


We will be having a DISmeets onboard the Wonder at 3:00PM in the Promenade Lounge...located on the third floor outside of Parrot Cay. This is totally for fun and so that many of us can place faces with the many months or years of posting that some have done in preparation for this vacation.


If you would like to participate in the Fish Extender (FE) exchange...just be sure to post your cabin number along with the names of the folks in the cabin...Kristina will be able to add all of your information to our list. If you do not know what a FE is......just ask or surf some of the main Cruise board to find out further information.


Again, welcome to the "Plenty o' Rum n Parlay 4 None" crew!


Crystal

 

[Disney On A Dime!]

My minions..I mean..my FE gifts are gathering as we get closer to D-Day. I wonder whether customs are going to think I'm trying to start an import business of some kind

I totally get what you are saying! It feels like you have your own little store all organized and neat looking...could be a business! Or it could be FE gifts!!! But again, the question comes up...what is a FE?

(If it's ok I'll PM the spreadsheet maker my cabin number closer to the cruise because I'm very security cautious and would rather not have it floating out on the net. Obviously have had too many security courses at work!! )

Good move...you could even let us know at the DISmeets of your cabin number...

Crystal - congrats on the great cabin upgrade!!!

Thanks! And as some might have seen...my mom's cabin is only two doors down and my friend's family is next to my mom. Funny thing is that we all booked separately, however; linked up for dining purposes...and we all went from a cat. 12 to a cat. 9!

It's getting closer for...Plenty o' Rum n Parlay 4 None!

 

[TiggerTails57]

Hi there -

This will be our family's first Disney Cruise, and we are SO excited! Any tips from those that have been before, would be greatly appreciated. Our children's ages are 15 (DS) 13 (DD).

Thank you in advance!

Jeanette (DM)

 

[DisneyDreamerK]

All updated:

http://view.iwork.com/document/?d=FE.numbers&a=p53134184&u=k_sam@me.com&p=D5560342E9A54A58B876

I have a random question though.

I have just a room booked for Pop Century after the cruise for 3 days. It is possible to buy magic your way tickets plus the deluxe dining plan when I get there to check in? Thanks!

 

[happyj]

I am not completely sure but I think you have to add these things before you arrive

 

[debsters41]

Here is the "Plenty o' Rum n Parlay 4 None" crew and FE list...to those of you who are new to this discussion...please feel free to add your name to our crew list...if you would like to participate in the FE exchange please put a <*XX>< with your information. The cut-off date for the FE list is August 1st.


FE Carys (Sandra) + DDad + DM [Taiwan + New Zealand] <*XX><
Debsters41 (Debbie) + DH (John)+ DD15 (Fofy)+ DD13 (Emmily) [Greece]<*XX><
Happyj (Janet) + DH(Gaetano) + DD20(Lara) [United Kingdom]stateroom 6542<*XX><
Shelleyr25 + DD + DS11 + DD10 [New Jersey]
Nadinenurse + DH + DD17 + DS16 [New York]<*XX><
Hmansure (Harry) + DW (Vicki) + DS14 (Tim) + DS10 (Jake) + DD5 (Keira) [New Jersey] <*XX><
Xolatinoxo + DH + DD15 + DS9
Love2pugs (Tracy) + DH (Nick) [Ohio] <*XX>< - Stateroom number 6616
Disney On A Dime! (Crystal) + DH (Dan) + DS12 (Blake) + DS9 (Dylan) [Virginia] <*XX>< - stateroom TBD
TiggerTails57 (Janice) + DH (Randy) [Maryland] <*XX><- Stateroom #6128
Truck1(Ronnie) GF(Danielle) DS10 (Ronald Jr) DD8 (Katlyn) 6060 FMIL(Denise) FFIL(Daniel)(Blended Family)

Hi again all! Back in town running errands because we are getting just so darn close! The bad thing about reading the posts sporadically is that I find it hard to keep up with things, which is why I think Crystal and Kristina are just so darn fabulous to keep us all posted with what is going on in our little group!

So, did I miss a post where Truck1 left the group? I didn't see them listed on the spreadsheet. I would like to know because I really am trying to figure out my gifts I am literally going shopping on Sunday August 2nd! Also, I hate to be a pain, but Xolatinoxo, are you still there? We haven't heard from you in a while, I hope all is well!

Welcome Jeanette and new Disney on a Dime families! The more the merrier!

 

[Disney On A Dime!]

All updated:

http://view.iwork.com/document/?d=FE.numbers&a=p53134184&u=k_sam@me.com&p=D5560342E9A54A58B876

I have a random question though.

I have just a room booked for Pop Century after the cruise for 3 days. It is possible to buy magic your way tickets plus the deluxe dining plan when I get there to check in? Thanks!

I don't know about this one...however...if you plan on getting the dining plan and tickets...I would go ahead and change that on your reservation with Disney. If you used a TA...just have them do it. OR post this to the main discussion boards for Disney resorts and see what others say about adding those options at check-in...again...I am of little value with this one...Sorry!


Thanks for updating the "Plenty o' Rum n Parlay 4 None" crew list!

 

[JustineMarie]

All updated:

http://view.iwork.com/document/?d=FE.numbers&a=p53134184&u=k_sam@me.com&p=D5560342E9A54A58B876

I have a random question though.

I have just a room booked for Pop Century after the cruise for 3 days. It is possible to buy magic your way tickets plus the deluxe dining plan when I get there to check in? Thanks!

I don't think you will be able to add the Dining plan at check-in. As far as I know you have to add it 7 days before arrival. You can add tickets the day you get there tho. If you dont have all the money for the tickets and dining, I would just add the dining plan and a one day base ticket for each person and upgrade the tickets once you arrive. We will be at Disney the 3 days after the cruise too! We are staying at Coronado Springs with the free dining.

I just got our cabin number today! I am so excited bc now it seems so real! We are in room 6030. I read the reports on here and it seems like it's a good location and all! Can't wait to meet everyone!

~Justine

 

[Disney On A Dime!]

Hi again all! Back in town running errands because we are getting just so darn close! The bad thing about reading the posts sporadically is that I find it hard to keep up with things, which is why I think Crystal and Kristina are just so darn fabulous to keep us all posted with what is going on in our little group!

So, did I miss a post where Truck1 left the group? I didn't see them listed on the spreadsheet. I would like to know because I really am trying to figure out my gifts I am literally going shopping on Sunday August 2nd! Also, I hate to be a pain, but Xolatinoxo, are you still there? We haven't heard from you in a while, I hope all is well!

Welcome Jeanette and new Disney on a Dime families! The more the merrier!

Hi Debbie! Isn't Kristina great with the FE spreadsheet! It totally makes shopping and gathering FE items easier! I do believe that the list is up to date. If I remember correctly...Truck1 left the group to...maybe go on a longer cruise or not cruise at all??? As far as Xolatinoxo goes...I have not heard from her since I have been on this discussion...and does anyone know if Nadinenurse and Hmansure are still in with the FE? I know that these folks signed up sometime ago...just want to make sure that they are still interested. Hopefully they will be contacting us soon!


For all...the cut-off date to sign up for the FE exchange is August 1st. We will still take names and cabins of those that come later, however; they will be denoted on the list as such, and those that can do more FEs will help with the overflow!


Lastly, I am so excited that my mom decided to participate in the FE exchange! Today I purchased her a Fish Extender (cheap one from ebay) and two mickey antenna heads for the ends. I also helped her to figure out some of her FE gifts! She was so excited! Oh and I have started to make some magnets for her door...the first one states that this is her first Disney cruise!


Okay...I think that I have posted enough for today...is anyone else as excited as I am!

Crystal

 

[DisneyDreamerK]

I believe it's all updated with current information:
http://view.iwork.com/document/?d=FE.numbers&a=p53134184&u=k_sam@me.com&p=D5560342E9A54A58B876


I called Disney and they cancelled my room only and gave me a new reservation with 3 day base ticket and Deluxe Dining. Since I booked my airfare already I couldn't add an extra night which would of given me free dining. LOL it's ok because my boyfriend isn't a big fan of Disney World (He's a trooper cause I make him go every year) he only goes for the food. lol

900 bucks later I have the reservations I need....

I am trying to sort out my paychecks now...

Next paycheck is for shopping then the next one is for saving then the one after that is for shopping then I get paid while on vacation.

So stressful!

My sister is coming on the cruise as well with her 3 kids...she wanted me to ask this

She is going to Vero beach before the cruise and she has no idea how to travel from MCO to Vero then from Vero to Port then from Port to MCO. Has anyone done this before?

 

[dbug4]

This will be our First Cruise ever! We're so excited and I'm glad I found this board. Please add us to the FE list. It'll be my husband, myself, and our 2 daughters, 9 and 6. We're surprising them and not telling them until we get to Port Canaveral!

Our room # is 7532.

Thanks! Dana

 

[happyj]

Dana

 

[Disney On A Dime!]

This will be our First Cruise ever! We're so excited and I'm glad I found this board. Please add us to the FE list. It'll be my husband, myself, and our 2 daughters, 9 and 6. We're surprising them and not telling them until we get to Port Canaveral!

Our room # is 7532.

Thanks! Dana

Welcome aboard! And boy are you guys gonna love the Disney Cruise!


If you have read through the past few pages of this discussion, you will be able to see what's been happening with our DISmeets and the FE exchange. Please feel free to ask any questions...some of us here have cruised before and others are new...just like you all! We will add you to the "Plenty o' Rum n Parlay 4 None" crew list very shortly!


Crystal

 

[Disney On A Dime!]

My sister is coming on the cruise as well with her 3 kids...she wanted me to ask this

She is going to Vero beach before the cruise and she has no idea how to travel from MCO to Vero then from Vero to Port then from Port to MCO. Has anyone done this before?

Kristina,

I have never traveled to Vero Beach before, but it looks like about a 1 hour and 40 minute trek from MCO (that's coming from mapquest.) I would imagine that renting a car would be the best way to go. I also looked up the route from Vero Beach to the Port and it is about a 1 hour and 15 minute drive. Her best bet might be to just rent a car from MCO and keep it until they return to MCO. She could also drop the car off at the rental place for the duration of the cruise and then pick up another rental to get back to MCO. Anyhow...just my thoughts!


Crystal

 

[love2pugs]

Jeanette

Dana

 

[DisneyDreamerK]

http://view.iwork.com/document/?d=FE.numbers&a=p53134184&u=k_sam@me.com&p=D5560342E9A54A58B876

Tell me if I need to add anything else!

Another question! (LOL I like to ask my questions here so I don't get eaten alive on the main forums)

After the cruise I have MNNSHP on Sept 4th. It's the first one of the year. Do people dress up that far in advance? Thanks again!

 

[debsters41]

My DD13 and I are also going and we are quasi dressing up!! I am almost more excited about the MNSSHP than the cruise because I miss Halloween so much!


Welcome Dana! It is our first cruise too! Isn't it a wonderful feeling to be trying something so fun and so new??

I bought FE things today!!!!

 

[happyj]

Hi there -

This will be our family's first Disney Cruise, and we are SO excited! Any tips from those that have been before, would be greatly appreciated. Our children's ages are 15 (DS) 13 (DD).

Thank you in advance!

Jeanette (DM)

Welcome Jeanette this is also our first cruise

We are also going on the sept 4th very excited and we are definatly going to dress up as after research on the boards it makes it more fun.

 

[DisneyDreamerK]

Awesome! I have dinner at liberty tree at 5:10 and I was thinking to bring my costume in a backpack then get dressed after dinner lol

I don't want to get funny looks at dinner haha