August 8, 2009 Western Caribbean on the Magic!

[Figment_Fan]

Started to go and get the luggage out of the downstairs, and was told I would have to wait. DD is going to grandma's house next week for the whole week. She has stated that we are not allowed to pack until she returns.

Okay, so I need to start sneak packing in the back of my closet. DW asked about the new menus and, with our home computer having problems, no ability to them to her. Going to try to write some of them down during lunch today.

I hope you get enough to do the FE's. Unfortunately I agree with Kim, too few people, and I have enough trouble packing for me. The FE's are more of something my DW would like, but her work lately has not allowed for much time to plan. Usually she has our packing lists done by now. Yes, she writes out everything that is packed in each individual suitcase. Along with switching things between the cases just in case one or two don't make it, then everyone has something to where.

 

[Buzzfan2Mom]

Our cruise docs came today! I had to take a trip to Denver for work so I had to take a break from my "planning" mode. We are all getting so excited! I have to agree that I would love to do the fish extenders but don't know enough about it and will have very little time between now and the cruise to get organized. We have been a smaller group, but still great to have others to chat with

I hope everyone's planning is going well. I'm thinking about going to Target tomorrow to buy a couple snorkel sets... Didn't want to pack them but it seem so much cheaper, even if we only use them once. Anyone else bringing snorkel stuff from home?

 

[kimgg]

Yes we plan to bring our own snorkel stuff (kids have some but we'll have to buy some for mom and dad) since we may use them in 3 of the ports (all but Key West). Seems much cheaper and don't have to worry about "where they've been".

I wonder if my husband checked the mail today? I know DCL already sent our stuff too, as we just added transfers and they told us they had already sent out the docs. Can't wait! I think about this trip almost CONSTANTLY!!

Now, my kids and I have dr appt's tomorrow - PLEASE don't let there be anything wrong that would interfere w/ our health or our trip!!! Makes me so nervous but these are appt's that could not wait until we get back.

 

[dandandandan]

Hey im a 25 year old male going with my family. is there anyone over 21 gunna be there or around my age? girls?

 

[justakid@heart]

I've been on DCL before and I can tell you the night-life activities were fun. There were a couple of themed parties, dance clubs, NICE sports bar and adult only comedy shows; which will probably be the spots you will want to hit. Good Luck!

 

[Bugs Life Lover]

thanks everyone , I am getting lots of ideas for the boards. Now I have to just to it!
looking foward to getting pampered by DIS.
gonna try to hit a walmart for some more goodies.
We are gonna pack light and do laundry on board. I plan on living in bathing suit and board shorts.
I heard you can pay 29 dollars and DIS will do your laundry for you and return it folded. Now thats service for a price.
I will have some extra goodies for other kids with FE.

 

[justakid@heart]

thanks everyone , I am getting lots of ideas for the boards. Now I have to just to it!
looking foward to getting pampered by DIS.
gonna try to hit a walmart for some more goodies.
We are gonna pack light and do laundry on board. I plan on living in bathing suit and board shorts.
I heard you can pay 29 dollars and DIS will do your laundry for you and return it folded. Now thats service for a price.
I will have some extra goodies for other kids with FE.

If you have a Michael's and/or AC Moore near you, they had quite a few $1 items that kids would like to include Disney items! I've also picked up a few extra goodies just in case I saw another FE hanging around. I'm sure we'll be pretty easy to find

Got our boarding passes on Monday so it feels more official now! Happy Wednesday to you all!

 

[dismagic09]

I'm getting excited !!!!

i can't wait to start packing. I think i will make a list like FF's DW. At least that will give me something to do to start the process.

How many people are doing the fish extenders?

I've decided that i'm going to pack the kids clothes in a ziploc gallon bag for each day that way they don't just grab something and then i'm left with mismatched outfits. I really hope i'm able to get organized before i leave. My work is so hectic right now i'm not able to spend the time i wanted to plan.

Anyone traveling w/o passports. My kids don't have them and i'm so nervous about it.

 

[Carlnne]

I'm getting excited !!!!


Anyone traveling w/o passports. My kids don't have them and i'm so nervous about it.

My 15 year old son will not have one-I was told his birth cert was fine by several people so dont worry.

 

[justakid@heart]

I'm getting excited !!!!

i can't wait to start packing. I think i will make a list like FF's DW. At least that will give me something to do to start the process.

How many people are doing the fish extenders?

I've decided that i'm going to pack the kids clothes in a ziploc gallon bag for each day that way they don't just grab something and then i'm left with mismatched outfits. I really hope i'm able to get organized before i leave. My work is so hectic right now i'm not able to spend the time i wanted to plan.

Anyone traveling w/o passports. My kids don't have them and i'm so nervous about it.

Looks like only 2 of us are doing fish extenders.

 

[Bugs Life Lover]

Dont forget me.......I'm IN on the fish extenders! So is my Sister-in-law!
I continue to make my weekly trip to Target and have pick up goodies for my group and have extras
Since our thread are not really organized, i will likely pick a day and randomly gift other fish extenders.
So you FE out there be ready for a surprise!

Tonight I am actually pulling out the sewing machine and gonna sew a "Buzz Lightyear" FE (blue/lime green and silver). WE will have 3 pockets for our 3 kids ( 4yr, 6yr, 11yr). So if you guys see our FE around please drop me a note What do your FEs look like? I will make every effort to drop you a treat

WE MADE page 15 !!! oh la la

 

[justakid@heart]

Dont forget me.......I'm IN on the fish extenders! So is my Sister-in-law!
I continue to make my weekly trip to Target and have pick up goodies for my group and have extras
Since our thread are not really organized, i will likely pick a day and randomly gift other fish extenders.
So you FE out there be ready for a surprise!

Tonight I am actually pulling out the sewing machine and gonna sew a "Buzz Lightyear" FE (blue/lime green and silver). WE will have 3 pockets for our 3 kids ( 4yr, 6yr, 11yr). So if you guys see our FE around please drop me a note What do your FEs look like? I will make every effort to drop you a treat

WE MADE page 15 !!! oh la la

Good Morning....

Can't wait to see your FE, sounds cool! I don't sew but a co-worker agreed to make it for me. We went to JoAnns and picked out the fabric, colors will be blue and red with Mickey ears on the pockets. We are going to have 4 pockets - 2 for the kids and 1 each for Mom and Dad. I added Mom and Dad just for the keepsake aspect.

I'm going to do the same thing, pick a day to the drop treats by. I'll definitely look for Buzz Lightyear! If you don't mind me asking what are the gender of your kids. I found pirate necklaces at Michaels and they have them for boys and girls. I was going to include them in the goody bags. I also bought post cards from our area MD/DC so we can say Hello to our fellow DIS cruisers throughout the vacation. Does the 3 kids you mentioned also include your sister-in-law's? Want to make sure I don't miss anyone....especially since we are such a small FE group (but there nothing wrong with that!)

Happy Wednesday to all!!!

 

[Bugs Life Lover]

Just AK@Heart,
I am guessing you have one boy and one girl based on your Smiles symbols.
We have a 4yr boy, 7yr girl and 11yr boy.
I also bought some craft sponge/sticker-like pirate necklaces from Michaels to give out. Our kids are going to make them and pass out to other FE's. I will look for the mickey ears!

Other Ideas to share:
My other idea was to bring a home-made treasure chest (done last night, painted wooden box from michaels 4.99$) to hide in lobby prior to dinner and fill with some small crafts for our kids to do while waiting for the meals. Craft can be made for themselves, given to the servers or other FE's. Hoping this will buy some quality talk time or quiet time.

I will be sending my goodies via US mail to the cruise line. My box is bursting at the seams - its a little larger than a standard paper-ream box and only costs 23$ to ship in 7 days. Gonna mail on Monday 7/23 to make sure it arrives on time.

I dont know if this is a good idea or not, but regarding the bottled water situation on board (expensive to buy) . I know that some people will bring their own bottled water cases and bring with them on board - too heavy to lug for me. So I bought a Brita or Pur Water filter pitcher to refill our water bottles. i dont want to drink sodas all week.\

Any other last minute ideas out there!

 

[Carlnne]

Looks like our cruise may be soldout- the other day there were only cat 4 & 6 rooms available- now nothing is showing up. So where are all of these people?

 

[justakid@heart]

Bugs Life Lover,

You're right, I have one boy and one girl. Thanks for the gender information. I'll be sure to find your Buzz Lightyear FE. Sounds like you have some neat ideas for the kids. Are they signed up for the Oceaneer Lab? They will have such a good time there! My son really enjoyed all the activities they offered.

Another idea I found useful from other threads was more on the lines of security. I know we are all there to have a FUN vacation but I did read were a few FEs went MIA!! So I found out that a few DIS cruiser secured their FE with tie wraps. I'll bring a few with me (just to be on the safe side).

OH and don't forget an autograph book if your kids are in to that. We took my son and niece to Disney World 4 years ago and they totally enjoyed getting the autographs and pics from the characters! On our last cruise Jack Sparrow, the Princesses (Cinderella, Bella, Snow White), Pinnochio (sp?), Peter Pan & Wendy, Stitch & Lilo were just a few outside the favorites (Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and the crew). But I'm sure character appears will change with each cruise. We even saw Jimminy Cricket, who most of our kids don't know! Does that tell my age or WHAT!!

Happy Friday to All and Have a GREAT weekend!

 

[4DisneyCruiseFans]

Just registered so I'm new to the boards - but WE CANT WAIT for cruise day............

 

[Figment_Fan]

Wow, I love the Brita pitcher idea. I didn't have any problem drinking the water on the ship anyway, but I will definitely keep that idea in memory.

The cruise is full???? You're right. Where is everybody??

Oh well, we'll see each other in 2 weeks and less than one day.

It's almost time to see what the movies will be. I can't sit in the sun ALL day.

CAN HARDLY WAIT!!!

 

[kimgg]

Jiminy Cricket!!! Will HE be there!! I love him. Whether my kids know who he is or not. Never thought about seeing him?

My kids are excited but I don't think HALF as much as I am. Two weeks from now we'll already be in Florida!!!!!

I can't wait to see Up! and G-Force on board. My kids want souvenirs from everywhere we go, I hate to tell them money does not grow on trees. Unfortunately our kids seem to be more interested in what they will buy instead of what we will do. Hopefully they will break out of that mode once we are actually there. They have never been out of TX so hopefully they will appreciate the adventure.

TWO WEEKS!!

 

[Buzzfan2Mom]

Our plans changed for this weekend and I have the whole weekend to get ready for the cruise. I'd love to get in on the fish extenders! I'm going to go shop later today. I went back through all the posts in this thread and tried to catch anyone that was doing FEs. Looks like 3 are- if anyone has a list made up please PM it to me, I'd be soooooo appreciative. If not, no problem, I counted up 6 adults, 3 boys and 2 girls. I hope I got that right

Two weeks from today-we will all be in port seeing the MAGIC!!

 

[Buzzfan2Mom]

Oop, looks like I missed two kids in my count. So now I have 6 adults, 7 kids. I'll bring extra stuff just in case