December 11, 2004 Eastern cruise thread

[jwann]

Congrats Maria!

 

[smchan]

No cruise docs here, yet.

Sam

 

[Disneyfan37]

jwann-Thanks!We were so waiting for them.Now,we can plan our race<G>.We are so looking forward to meeting you and everyone else on here.Let me know if you need any help with the game.I still need to work on our magnet for the door as well as decide if we will do t-shirts or not.I have four days off next week,so I will work on it then.

smchan-Hopefully,you and the rest on here will get them today.I did notice when we sailed on the Wonder both times it didn't take this long for us to get the docs.Keep us posted!

Now,it seems official.We are going!I have so much to do to get ready.One getting my business all set up as well as finish shopping for Christmas and a few things for the cruise.I was looking at the menus last night for the dining rooms.I don't think I will have any problems deciding on what to eat except maybe for Lumiere's.DH already has his menu planned<G>!YES!He is extremely excited!

Have a great Thursday!

Maria

 

[mbuckles]

Almost had to hug the UPS Man this morning. He had a nice rectangular shaped package for me with "DCL" on the outside. I ripped it open like a kid on Christmas Morning!

 

[Ratt45]

mbuckles, congrats!!!!! My DW is Disneyfan37. She has an earlier post about us getting our docs yesterday. I was the one to pick up the package and I also ripped it open. I must say we all are VERY excited. Just 3 weeks from Saturday!!!!

 

[Pgood]

Now I'm really jealous!!!! I called on Monday and am also processed, but without a mail date.

I can't wait to get the docs so it seems more real.

Have all the gifts ready to go. We celebrate both holidays, so we are doing 4 days of Hanukkah on the ship. That meant small items because we had to bring them there and back (plus 4 from my parents), though they are getting a video game card for one of the nights and are allowed to go to the shops onboard for another night.

Lots of preparation but it makes the time go by much faster!

 

[disneygatorfan]

Any word yet on a Dis Meet??

It's getting VERY close now

Also, anyone know stateroom numbers yet? I won't know mine until we get there, all I know is we have a verandah somewhere.. so far shows us sailing CAT 5 GTY, which means deck 7, never stayed there before. Also hoping for a plexi verandah this time, last time we had the metal one. Don't get me wrong, it was SOOOO incredibly nice having a verandah, we got so spoiled... don't think I can sail without one now. I just wanna be able to sit and see the ocean, although the big metal verandah was super nice, there was so much room on it.

Anyway, hope everyone has a great FRIDAY, and a great weekend.

 

[SQUIGGLE]

Congratulations to everyone who has their docs. And lots of Pixie Dust to those that haven't gotten them yet.
Those with docs - did you ge the Bahamas Immigration Form? We did not get ours. Guess we will have to fill it out at the terminal. Oh, that means we have to get there earlier!!! Ok, I can do that.

fran

 

[Villaness]

Yes, the Bahama Immigration form is filled out at the terminal, but not too complicated.

Finally I started some Christmas shopping, I realized Christmas is sneaking up on me while I dream of the cruise. Time will be short when we return home all relaxed. I don't want to then get hectic with shopping after all of the spa time and just lying watching the water roll by.

Kathy

 

[jwann]

Originally posted by Disneyfan37
DH already has his menu planned<G>!YES!He is extremely excited!

Hey I got mine planned, too! I figured that I might freeze at the moment when I have to order or get filled up on a main dish when I really wanted two desserts...so you'll see me with a cheat-sheet when ordering!

How pathetic is that.....

 

[Disneyfan37]

jwann -DH brought me a cheat sheet with his meals listed too.It isn't a bad idea as at least this way you can decide leisurely.Are you going to get the weekly pass for the rainforest or just do it day by day?I haven't decided yet.I know I will have time to do it Sunday,Monday and Thursday,but the other days I am not sure if I will get in there or not.They do close right?I can't wait!

Hope everyone has a great day tomorrow and a great weekend!

Maria

 

[jwann]

I thought it might be time to get this DIS Game started.

Disclaimer - My group is a game-playin' type. We love scavenger hunts, board-games, etc. I understand that not everyone is. Therefore, participation in this game is purely optional. I would suggest, however, that all who are going from this thread supply a question so that us game-playin' types can meet you. Finally, I am no expert on gaming (borderline expert on poker-slots but that's another story) and while I have thought out as many rules and scenarios as possible, there could be a snaffoo and the game could flop, who knows. But if you are willing to take a chance....read on...

THE DECEMBER 11th EASTERN MAGIC CRUISE DIS GAME

Object: To personally meet all the DIS members who are on board our cruise. Beginning with a list of questions about the DIS members, find as many DIS people on the cruise and write the answer to their personal question. Be the first one to turn in a complete list of correct "answers" to room #2107 and you will win a Disney Criuse Pin (purchased by jwann who will be asking questions but is not eligible to win the prize).

Rules:

1. PM jwann or email jwann@murray-ky.net with the following information:

DIS name, real first name, question that someone would have to ask you to find out the answer. ("What color is jwann's hair" is not a good question but "What was jwann's nickname in highschool" is a good one) Be creative on these questions and answers!!

DHs an DWs can play too. For DIS name just put "jwann's dh, Dan" for example.

2. On December the 6th, I will post a list of the questions. Please copy and paste the questions onto a blank page and print it out.

3. Once you have reached the port, you can begin asking questions. For example, you may NOT PM one another and ask questions BUT you can ask questions ince you have reached the parking lot of the port.

4. Everyone (even if you are not playing the game) try to wear a DIS button (purchased from the DIS website), a DIS t-shirt, or even just a lime green shirt on the first day of the cruise. Of course, I am NOT the fashion police but it would be nice if we could spot one another. Also, another way to identify yourself as a DIS member is to decorate your door in some fashion. We are going to have a DIS party on deck 10 right after the safety drill and before the Sail Away Party. This would be a good chance to meet everyone.

5. Typically, not all DIS folks can make it to the DIS meet so I anticipate that this game will take most of the cruise until we have a winner. Please don't ask someone else for "Maria's" answer, just go to the rainforest room and ask her (lol). You CAN ask others for how to find another DIS member. For example, my dsis (jhorner) might be too busy boogying-down to come up and meet everyone. BUT if you meet me and spot me later on during the cruise you can say, "hey Jennifer, where is your sister??" or "hey Jennifer, what room is Fran in...", etc. Of course you could stand up in the middle of the Walt Disney Theater and yell, "Is anyone in here SAMCHAN???"

6. When you have your completed list, bring it to my room #2107 and slip it under the door or clip it under the fish. Please sign your name and room number on the back of your list. I will personally call each person to let them know what "place" they came in. (If anyone wants to donate a prize, we might have prizes for second and third place).

 

[disneygatorfan]

THe game sounds like a lot of fun and a great way to meet DISer's, I some how miss the DIS meet a lot of times, so this will be a neat way to meet Diser's as we cruise.... Wow, I CAN'T wait for this cruise. When will it be December 11???

 

[Disneyfan37]

jwann-You told my secret of where to find me.....LOL You forgot to mention I Jennifer will be on the other side on the other lounger with Fran on the other one.....LOL

DH and I love games too.We will have to put our thinking hats on.I will have him read your post while he is at work.We will be playing though.Thanks for doing this.I will look and see if I have any Disney stuff to give you.

It is Friday!Another week has gone by!Come on December 11!

Maria

 

[Ratt45]

jwann, this is Disneyfan37's DH. I'm game for this. I think I will let DW do most of the playing, but I will help. It sounds like a lot of fun. DW didn't mention that she is also an "expert" at the slots!!!!! Maybe you two should get together about that

 

[jwann]

BUMP to the first page!!!!

 

[DisneyFam5]

Yeah! Our docs came yesterday when I was home for lunch! I love that UPS man! Actually, I was thinking they would have our dining rotation. I forgot we don't get that 'till we board! I wanted to plan our Palo night. Oh well. Still very exciting. Three weeks from today.

Are you guys wearing your buttons to the MVMCP? Do I still have time to order buttons or will I have to make them? My DH is going to play and maybe my mom. Are kids playing the game?

The DH love playing games. We play trivia here a lot! We went to a trivia night last week and the first category was Mousellaneous! Needless to say, we did very well! Maybe I'll have to bring some games to challenge someone by the pool. Anyone game?

 

[Disneyfan37]

Congratulations Michele on getting your docs.That is great!Yes,three more weeks,and we are off.I am gained for playing games by the pool.Let us know.I am not sure about the pins.DH ordered those for us.

Everyone have a great Sunday!

Maria

 

[SQUIGGLE]

Game sounds like fun. Have a question or two - DD would like to play too. Am I right in saying she needs her own question? Then she can ask others too - correct?

What are you ladies wearing for Pirate Night?
We're getting closer every day!

Have a great Sunday!

fran

 

[jwann]

Certainly the kids can play if they want to. They should have a question as well if they are going to play.

I am going to wear my button to the MVMCP on Friday -- but we can't start the game until Sat!!!!

I hope I get to spot someone with a button at the MVMCP!