December 12 - 19, 2009 Western Magic

[bevtoy]

3pm on embarkation day.

What time is the safety talk we have to attend?

 

[MemoryMakers2669]

Oodles

What are these wristbands?

 

[Shoog]

They had a make your own gingerbread house activity last year. I think they did this several times over the course of the week.

This is good to know - will need to watch for the times. My son just found out he is missing gingerbread houses at his class and is rather upset about it.

 

[Scooby3x1y]

For those of you who haven't figured it out yet, I'm CHEAP.

Oh, I have one of those "cheap" birds on my shoulder too!

 

[Scooby3x1y]

There have been so many newcomers in the last week that we thought it would be a good idea to repost the information about the bracelets.

They are $1.49 each, and if you would like them before you leave, they can be shipped to you. The cost to ship the envelope is $1.39 for up to 6 bracelets. It is kind of fun to have them in the terminal so that we can identify each other. If you choose to not have them shipped, you can purchase them at the DIS meet at 3 pm in the Promenade lounge.

There is adult and youth size availbable.

You can get them one of two ways, you can PM Bev and get on the off site list, or you can PM me directly and I'll add you to the list I have. If you want them shipped to have before you leave, please PM me directly.

Here is a sample of what they look like.

 

[poohfriend]

So much to do...so little time. Haven't told the kids yet...but we have a lot going on with Thanksgiving...so we'll wait a few more days.

What does everyone need to get before the trip?

On my list: glow bracelets, maybe a formal night attire, more sunscreen, a fish extender (think it will be a christmas stocking), some additional FE gifts (Wow there are A LOT OF people signed up!), pillow cases and mats for signing, sharpies, and I'm finally going to try the over the door shoe holder.

That's not too overwhelming.

Oh, and I want some coke, dr. pepper and water. (Know I can get soft drinks on the ship but want some for the room at the cheaper price.) Since we're driving down, I'll get snack items too. One hint from my previous cruises. If you love chocolate but prefer hersheys or basics, you might want to bring your own. The only "normal" candy I found on the Wonder was a big bag of M&Ms through room service. The rest of the candy is all Disney stuff and pricy.

I'll also pick up some bags of chocolate for the staff as Thank Yous.

Counting down the days. Hoping to add a cruise ticker to my siggy line by next week. By then the kids should know!

 

[pamrob]

I spent the day making a dress for Audrey for pirate night and wow you guys filled several pages.

I picked up a few things while out shopping today. Trying to get the little details done. Still haven't attempted a FE since I am working on a few sewing projects for the girls. Might be getting a stocking as well. We leave two weeks from tomorrow!!

We are all getting excited about being there. I can almost hear the ocean now . . .

 

[CRSNDSNY]

I finished any shopping I had to do for this trip this past weekend....and even finished all my Christmas shopping! I'm all wrapped and ready to go in that aspect.

I just need to start packing but I won't start getting that all together until next week. I have to put our boxes for shipping together, as well so I can start putting that together right away. I just want to get Thanksgiving under wraps and I will begin the real down and dirty work.

I'm so excited!
Our kids have NO IDEA about this trip. None. The look on their faces when they spot the ship for the first time is going to be awesome. They bug us everyday to go on Mickey Boat. We usually just say something like, "Yeah, someday again we'll get on the ship." Ha ha! They have no clue what is going to hit them. LOL

 

[poohfriend]

I finished any shopping I had to do for this trip this past weekend....and even finished all my Christmas shopping! I'm all wrapped and ready to go in that aspect.

I just need to start packing but I won't start getting that all together until next week. I have to put our boxes for shipping together, as well so I can start putting that together right away. I just want to get Thanksgiving under wraps and I will begin the real down and dirty work.

I'm so excited!
Our kids have NO IDEA about this trip. None. The look on their faces when they spot the ship for the first time is going to be awesome. They bug us everyday to go on Mickey Boat. We usually just say something like, "Yeah, someday again we'll get on the ship." Ha ha! They have no clue what is going to hit them. LOL

How old are your kids? My kids loved our last trip on the "Mickey Boat." We got off a 3-day and had a 4 day trip over Spring Break to the parks...my kids didn't want to go to the parks. They were so pampered on the ship they had NO desire to wait in lines!

So, you're just going to wait until you are close to the ship. That is so cool. I do love the sight of the ship and the anticipation that comes with it. Very exciting. Where will they think you are going until that point?

 

[MemoryMakers2669]

I wish now I had kept this a secret from my kids and we had just picked them up from school on Friday and gone!!!

 

[poohfriend]

I wish now I had kept this a secret from my kids and we had just picked them up from school on Friday and gone!!!

SInce they already know, use the anticipation factor. I'm sure you can work it to your advantage.

I wish I could have used it this morning to get them out of bed and to school. "No, you can't miss school today because if you are going to miss 5 days in December to see Mickey!"

And actually, I'm just way too excited to keep this a secret.

 

[CRSNDSNY]

They are only 2 and 4 so it will be interesting. First they have no idea they're going anywhere. Friday morning I'm having our nanny take them out of the house for a few hours so they don't see me scrambling around like crazy. Then their first surprise will be us flying out (they love the airport). I am not sure what we're going to tell them yet about where we're flying to at that point. We haven't decided.
Then when they realize where we're going and that we're staying at BLT the night before the cruise they'll be jumping around I'm sure. In the morning we'll do some things around BLT and maybe catch a few rides at MK before we drive to Port. We aren't in a huge hurry to get to Port Canaveral but they won't know where we're driving to until we see the ship up and over the bridge. I think that they will start flipping out at that point.

How old are your kids? My kids loved our last trip on the "Mickey Boat." We got off a 3-day and had a 4 day trip over Spring Break to the parks...my kids didn't want to go to the parks. They were so pampered on the ship they had NO desire to wait in lines!

So, you're just going to wait until you are close to the ship. That is so cool. I do love the sight of the ship and the anticipation that comes with it. Very exciting. Where will they think you are going until that point?

 

[Scooby3x1y]

They are only 2 and 4 so it will be interesting. First they have no idea they're going anywhere. Friday morning I'm having our nanny take them out of the house for a few hours so they don't see me scrambling around like crazy. Then their first surprise will be us flying out (they love the airport). I am not sure what we're going to tell them yet about where we're flying to at that point. We haven't decided.
Then when they realize where we're going and that we're staying at BLT the night before the cruise they'll be jumping around I'm sure. In the morning we'll do some things around BLT and maybe catch a few rides at MK before we drive to Port. We aren't in a huge hurry to get to Port Canaveral but they won't know where we're driving to until we see the ship up and over the bridge. I think that they will start flipping out at that point.

Just tell them it's a surprise. I think it would be fun to wait until they see the boat, however, I'd want them both on video at the same time. Can you see both of them from the front seat with the camera? Would it be worth it to pull over before the port and tell them that just around the corner is the mickey boat and get both their reactions at the same time? Or tell them while you're at the park? It would be fun if you could have a little note made up and find a Mickey or Minnie and have them give them the note. Then you read it to them and dh videos. Just wondering..

Yes, I always want it all.....and both ways....and my cake and to eat it too...

 

[MemoryMakers2669]

SInce they already know, use the anticipation factor. I'm sure you can work it to your advantage.

I wish I could have used it this morning to get them out of bed and to school. "No, you can't miss school today because if you are going to miss 5 days in December to see Mickey!"

And actually, I'm just way too excited to keep this a secret.

Really, given DD9s reaction, it is best we didn't! She wasn't too happy. We were already scheduled to go to San Diego and Disneyland in February, but that wasn't working out in a few ways, so when the deal came up for us to go on this cruise, I had to take it and cancel that trip! She would have been crying boarding the cruiseship. So, its best we got that out of the way and she has learned about the cruise stuff and can be excited!

 

[poohfriend]

They are only 2 and 4 so it will be interesting. First they have no idea they're going anywhere. Friday morning I'm having our nanny take them out of the house for a few hours so they don't see me scrambling around like crazy. Then their first surprise will be us flying out (they love the airport). I am not sure what we're going to tell them yet about where we're flying to at that point. We haven't decided.
Then when they realize where we're going and that we're staying at BLT the night before the cruise they'll be jumping around I'm sure. In the morning we'll do some things around BLT and maybe catch a few rides at MK before we drive to Port. We aren't in a huge hurry to get to Port Canaveral but they won't know where we're driving to until we see the ship up and over the bridge. I think that they will start flipping out at that point.

Sounds cute. and at that age, it's not as hard to guide them to think whatever you want.

I'm with scooby though...someone driving isn't going to get to see the reaction...but you will hear it!

 

[poohfriend]

Really, given DD9s reaction, it is best we didn't! She wasn't too happy. We were already scheduled to go to San Diego and Disneyland in February, but that wasn't working out in a few ways, so when the deal came up for us to go on this cruise, I had to take it and cancel that trip! She would have been crying boarding the cruiseship. So, its best we got that out of the way and she has learned about the cruise stuff and can be excited!

so I can imagine the reaction of the change in plans. This cruise was too good for me to pass up too. : Had planned on WDW in May for a week...but a change of plans is very good for us. DH really relaxes better on a cruise. And we've had a wacky fall. Need the break and the kids will be fine missing school.

 

[MemoryMakers2669]

This is us as well!! We need this cruise bad and right now the kids missing school isn't an issue...especialy the week they are missing. Missing early Feb. would have been harder on DD9 actually.

I am seriously considering leaving my laptop behind!!! I am a Travel Agent though and I have a client leaving on two week trip around Italy and on a cruise themselves that leaves on the 19th and I am SOOO afraid of something going wrong for them and me not being reachable. So, not sure what to do about that. I know if I bring it, I willl not relax as much overall, since I will have that draw to get online and do my usually stuff (Facebook, and emails about things that CAN wait).

Decisions decisions!!!

Is your 9 year old a boy or girl?? We will have to hook them up!

so I can imagine the reaction of the change in plans. This cruise was too good for me to pass up too. : Had planned on WDW in May for a week...but a change of plans is very good for us. DH really relaxes better on a cruise. And we've had a wacky fall. Need the break and the kids will be fine missing school.

 

[bevtoy]

Did any Disney experts want to guess what and where this is? If not I will post the answer later tonight.

 

[Scooby3x1y]

This is us as well!! We need this cruise bad and right now the kids missing school isn't an issue...especialy the week they are missing. Missing early Feb. would have been harder on DD9 actually.

I am seriously considering leaving my laptop behind!!! I am a Travel Agent though and I have a client leaving on two week trip around Italy and on a cruise themselves that leaves on the 19th and I am SOOO afraid of something going wrong for them and me not being reachable. So, not sure what to do about that. I know if I bring it, I willl not relax as much overall, since I will have that draw to get online and do my usually stuff (Facebook, and emails about things that CAN wait).

Decisions decisions!!!

Is your 9 year old a boy or girl?? We will have to hook them up!

If that is the ONLY reason you're bringing it, I'd leave it behind and just use the computers there. We travel with ours because we're self-employed, and need it often for work. Not to mention the pictures that are d/l off cameras almost every day.

 

[Shoog]

What time is the safety talk we have to attend?

4. on the offsite the FE meet group says 3:30 - do we want to do 3 so we have a little time before having to go get life jackets?