August 9, 2011 (8/9/2011) Taking the Wonder to see the AMERICAN CHILD

[caitlinsdad]

Good Job

I may not be on this cruise, but I am still watching

Since caitlinsdad is no longer cruising with us, I thought I would at least post this for this week!

GOOD MORNING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
BOYS AND GIRLS!
WE SET SAIL IN
23 WEEKS! ​

For our August 9 th, 2011 Alaska Cruise ​

Let the party begin

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[TheDisneyGirl02]

Good Job

I may not be on this cruise, but I am still watching

Let's see how many Tuesdays I remember! LOL!

 

[jilljill]

I don't hate you; I don't have to worry about flights either.

We'll have to look i to getting flights together! It looks like we might live close!

I have an idea - why don't you both carpool together since you live sort of close together.

 

[alanapapa]

I have an idea - why don't you both carpool together since you live sort of close together.

I was thinking of taking the train with some of my East Coast Family members.

 

[Caropooh]

I have an idea - why don't you both carpool together since you live sort of close together.

That would be a great idea! Very eco-friendly also! My daughters could meet his daughters and get to know each other! I believe they are just about the same age!

I was thinking of taking the train with some of my East Coast Family members.

NO WAY!!! I was thinking of doing the same thing!

 

[triptaker]

Good Job

I may not be on this cruise, but I am still watching

i just borrowed your artwork for our cruise

 

[caitlinsdad]

i just borrowed your artwork for our cruise

By my guest

 

[Dlandfan]

Just checking back in. We just got back home from a quick trip to Disneyland. We had a great time. Now on to figuring out this trip! I must book our flights. We will be flying in from CA on Sunday. Has anyone taken the Quick Shuttle from Seattle to Vancouver? It looks like on the return we can get on the bus at the port. That could work out.

 

[jilljill]

I was thinking of taking the train with some of my East Coast Family members.

That would be a great idea! Very eco-friendly also! My daughters could meet his daughters and get to know each other! I believe they are just about the same age!


NO WAY!!! I was thinking of doing the same thing!

Wow...wonder if all these kids that are in the same age range would get along? Going on the train would be a good way for them all to get to know each other and the parents too. Hmmm....maybe a bottle of wine should be shared to break the ice on the train ride.

 

[geffric]

Groupon Vancover is selling a whale watching trip at 51% off.. good thru 9/5.. so for those in Vancouver for a few days, it could be fun..check out at groupon.com,,

 

[DustBunny]

Hello!

Please add us to the first page list of travelers. My husband, daughter (12 at time of sailing) and I will all be on this cruise too. We are traveling with my mom, sister (Dlandfan) and her family. It's our second Disney cruise (we went to Mexico when Disney was on the west coast a couple of years ago) and second trip to Alaska (we went on Princess previously). We loved both the Disney Cruise and Alaska, so we can't wait to combine the two!

DustBunny (Corey)

 

[MagicMe]

Not sure if Amy set a reminder so thought I would provide the latest!!!

GOOD MORNING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
BOYS AND GIRLS!
WE SET SAIL IN
22 WEEKS! ​

For our August 9 th, 2011 Alaska Cruise ​

Let the party begin

​

 

[MagicMe]

Just a bump to get us off of page 4

 

[USUKMama]

Hi all,

This is our first time cruising and our first time using kids clubs. DS can be a bit shy and apprehensive about trying new things (though you wouldn't know it once he has warmed up - he's the life and soul of the party then)

I read a suggestion on the main board to set up e-mail buddies before the cruise so he will "know" some kids his age before hand. Would anyone be interested in that? DS is almost 10 (10 next week) and we are from Mass. I also have DS 6, almost 7 and DD 4 if anyone has kids that age who would be interested (well I'm not sure 4 is old enough but I'd give it a go if someone wanted to).

Thanks,

Sophia

 

[MassDisLovers]

Hi Sophia and My kids are all grown up, but just wanted to say "HI" since we're from Massachusetts too!
Karen

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Hi all,

This is our first time cruising and our first time using kids clubs. DS can be a bit shy and apprehensive about trying new things (though you wouldn't know it once he has warmed up - he's the life and soul of the party then)

I read a suggestion on the main board to set up e-mail buddies before the cruise so he will "know" some kids his age before hand. Would anyone be interested in that? DS is almost 10 (10 next week) and we are from Mass. I also have DS 6, almost 7 and DD 4 if anyone has kids that age who would be interested (well I'm not sure 4 is old enough but I'd give it a go if someone wanted to).

Thanks,

Sophia

I don't have any children, but I did want to welcome you to the Dis as well as the cruise!

 

[JoeSchmieg]

I have updated the FE Roster. Here is the link.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc...0NBa2hfU2EySXN3d1d6bkE&hl=en&authkey=CLbDue4D

Joe

 

[JoeSchmieg]

Fish Extender (FE) Gifts - This is a fun "game" that is like a Secret Santa type idea.

Participating in the Fish Extender Gift Exchange will be limited to those who sign up PRIOR to the 45 day mark for the cruise. This is to encourcage participation in the thread and to lessen the last-minute sign-ups which could happen. It also gives everyone adequate time to prepare supplies.

This means the deadline to sign up is: Saturday 6/25/2011.

Guidelines for our fish extender:
1. Each cabin is to provide AT LEAST one gift to each cabin participating in the fish extender. You can provide a gift to each person within that cabin, just the kids, or one gift for the whole cabin...that is up to you. Of course, you are welcome to give more than one gift...but the minimum is one.
2. All gifts are to be delivered between the cruise leaving port on Tuesday August 9th until 4 PM on Monday, August 15th. This gives people time to still be able to pack their bags before we leave the ship the morning of August 16th.
3.Please include a tag with your DISboard’s user name on the gift. This way everyone knows who the gift is from.
4. To take part in the FE, please provide JoeSchmieg / Joe (I know my DisBoard name is sooo creative )the following information (see below). I will post the master list periodically in this forum.
-DISboard user name
-stateroom number
-number of adults in the cabin
-number of children as well as their gender and ages
-anything else you want us to know (allergies, etc)
5. Don’t forget to check back to this thread with all the information!!!


After the sign up deadline of June 25th, I will complete master list for us to share. Then you’ll know how many FE gifts to prepare with the cabin number of where to deliver it.

Let me know if I am forgetting anything.
Thanks! I am really looking forward to this!
Joe

PS: Here is a list of IDEAS of what you might want to bring for the FE on the cruise...to add to your packing list if you'd like:
1. The FE gifts that you are making/preparing -- total number will be announced after our June 25th sign up deadline.
2. An FE pocket/hanger to hang outside your cabin. You can find them on eBay by searching "Fish Extenders" or you can make one or search on line other places.
3. A zip tie to help attach your FE HANGER. Some people have commented theirs have sadly walked away...but if you attach it with a zip tie...then it is not as likely to walk away.
4. Scissors to cut the zip tie when you're packing...LOL! Don't want to leave it for someone else.
5. On the forum, some people recommend bringing thank you notes so you can write a quick note to the person who gave you a gift.

 

[geffric]

I got the nicest email from DCL. told about the dates to pick excursions and had a link to all excursions.. now if i could decide which one ..

 

[MagicMe]

Looks like this got missed yesterday!!

GOOD MORNING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
BOYS AND GIRLS!
WE SET SAIL IN
21 WEEKS! ​

For our August 9 th, 2011 Alaska Cruise ​

Let the party begin

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