December 20 2009 3 night Wonder

[jtw999]

Are there any children on the exchange who are allergic to/not allowed chocolate or candy?

Good question!! I am having a hard time of thinking what to put in the Fish Extender... I'm also hoping my F/E arrives in time. I ordered it from Ebay.

 

[NatdelPozo]

For the longest time, my DH and DD thought I was completely crazy for being so excited, but now that the time is drawing closer, we are all just giddy with excitement! Can't wait to meet all you guys....looking forward to many hours of fun and relaxation! Cheers, everyone

 

[Ware Bears]

Our cruise documents came today!!!

 

[NatdelPozo]

Does anyone have suggestions for tip amounts for the stewards, wait staff, etc? I read somewhere that the staff really appreciate phone cards, too, so I'm trying to plan ahead and have our "envelope" money and gift cards ready to go...

This is our first cruise, so we'd love any advice some of you veterans may have.

Thanks!

 

[mcl]

NatdelPozzo,

My daughter and I went on a 3-day Disney cruise in 2008. We received a tip recommendation and I followed it exactly. I believe our total (for 2 adults) was between $70 and $75. We were able to stop by the main desk, put the tips on our credit card, and they gave us vouchers to give to the steward, server, etc. Hope that helps.

Katie

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Does anyone have suggestions for tip amounts for the stewards, wait staff, etc? I read somewhere that the staff really appreciate phone cards, too, so I'm trying to plan ahead and have our "envelope" money and gift cards ready to go...

This is our first cruise, so we'd love any advice some of you veterans may have.

Thanks!

Here’s a great link to a good cruising tip calculator.

http://cruisetip.tpkeller.com/

Just fill in the parameters and it will figure the average total for your specific cruise line.

The most common suggested tips on DCL are: $4.00 per person per day for your steward, $4.00 per person per day for your dining room server, $3.00 per person per day for your assistant server and $1.00 per person per day for your head server. You can always add more (or less) depending on the level of service you receive from each individual. Phone cards are welcome, but cash is more versatile (especially since the advent of cell phones).

 

[NatdelPozo]

Thanks for the advice! (I suppose they might have some more info. in the cruise packet, too.)

 

[CoriCW]

It's getting close!!

We told our kids about the cruise today, and I am getting ready to finish putting our Fish Extender together!

I'M SO EXCITED!!!

 

[Charleyann]

OMG....Can't believe it. Just 7 more days until our vacation begins with a 7 night exotic western Carribean Cruise (Carnival Valor). We go to Grand Cayman Island, Belize, Houndrus and Cozumel. Then it is off to Disney world for 7 days and then the Disney cruise on Dec. 20th!!!!!!!


Come on everybody!!!! Get excited with me!!!!

Charleyann

 

[jtw999]

Am I right that after today the list is finalized? I'm looking forward to searching out some gifts for the fish extenders.
We're getting so excited!!

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Am I right that after today the list is finalized? I'm looking forward to searching out some gifts for the fish extenders.
We're getting so excited!!

You are correct. The F/E Exchange is officially set as of today. Just as a reminder for everyone who joined in, here’s the official list (and I’ll repost the map in just a bit as well). Also remember that we can email all our related spreadsheets and/or a copy of the original ship’s map for this F/E to any one that wishes to send us a PM with their email address.

And so, with out farther ado…
We now present the official Fish Extender Exchange List for the 12/20/2009 “Holidays of Wonder” Cruise.

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"Holidays of Wonder" Cruise (Dec 20-23, 2009) - Members Lists
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All F/E Participants
**Note - The Cutoff for joining F/E Exchange was Sunday, November 29
Cabin - DIS Name - The Crew
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2026 - mcl - Katie, DD13ilara
2082 - ShastaDog - Jennifer, DD13:Lauren
2510 - NatdelPozo - Mike & Natalia, DD9:Chloe
2520 - NC DCL fans - Nancy & John, DD16:Jenn, DS13:Ryan
2652 - CoriCW - Cori & David, DD8:Tina, DS7:Ricky, DS5:Ross
6092 - MSGirl - Ron & Trudie, DD6:Madalin
6313 - MSGirl(2) - Donald & Sabrina
6541 - kkmcan - Kelly & Kyle, DD12:Molly, DS9:Bennett
7009 - CoriCW(2) - Mike & Susan
7123 - Jenpink - Jennifer, DD7:Sulie, DN15:Sam
8038 - jtw999 - Troy & Jeanette, DS12:Jordan, DS10:Connor, DS7:Braden.
8528 - Ware Bears - Bryan & Elaine, DD17:Samantha, DD15anielle, DD13:Francesca

 

[Snoopygirl]

You are correct. The F/E Exchange is officially set as of today. Just as a reminder for everyone who joined in, here’s the official list (and I’ll repost the map in just a bit as well). Also remember that we can email all our related spreadsheets and/or a copy of the original ship’s map for this F/E to any one that wishes to send us a PM with their email address.

And so, with out farther ado…
We now present the official Fish Extender Exchange List for the 12/20/2009 “Holidays of Wonder” Cruise.

================================================
"Holidays of Wonder" Cruise (Dec 20-23, 2009) - Members Lists
================================================
All F/E Participants
**Note - The Cutoff for joining F/E Exchange was Sunday, November 29
Cabin - DIS Name - The Crew
-----------------------------------
2026 - mcl - Katie, DD13ilara
2082 - ShastaDog - Jennifer, DD13:Lauren
2510 - NatdelPozo - Mike & Natalia, DD9:Chloe
2520 - NC DCL fans - Nancy & John, DD16:Jenn, DS13:Ryan
2652 - CoriCW - Cori & David, DD8:Tina, DS7:Ricky, DS5:Ross
6092 - MSGirl - Ron & Trudie, DD6:Madalin
6313 - MSGirl(2) - Donald & Sabrina
6541 - kkmcan - Kelly & Kyle, DD12:Molly, DS9:Bennett
7009 - CoriCW(2) - Mike & Susan
7123 - Jenpink - Jennifer, DD7:Sulie, DN15:Sam
8038 - jtw999 - Troy & Jeanette, DS12:Jordan, DS10:Connor, DS7:Braden.
8528 - Ware Bears - Bryan & Elaine, DD17:Samantha, DD15anielle, DD13:Francesca


Dis Members also Sailing Dec 20
Cabin - DIS Name - The Crew
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2629 - Snoopygirl - Cynthia & Dan, DD5:Brianna
2631 - Snoopygirl - DGMiane, DD9:Alyssa
2653 - Charleyann - Charley, DS14:Jacob & Heidi, DS14:Zackary
**** - nibbo - Nick, DW, DD12, DD14
**** - asmdisney719 - Me, DH, DS14, DD13, DD4
**** - MOMO2DK - Martha, DH, DD10, DS8

Hey Everyone,

Sorry but we need to take our names off the FE list. Cabins 2629 & 2631.

Can't wait to meet everyone!!!

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Here’s the official printable image of the current F/E Ship’s Map for the 12/20/2009 sailing of the Disney Wonder. As before, the cabins participating are highlighted in “DIS Green”. In this scale it’s a little hard to read the cabin numbers, but with the included cabin list, this should get you around the ship. We can also email you the original Word Document that this image was created from if you want to PM us an email address.

Please take lots of pictures and post a few back here. We’d love to sail along with everyone and pictures are as close as we’ll get this time around. We hope you all have a fabulous cruise and a Wonderful Holiday.

 

[CoriCW]

Our Fish Extender is finished!

2.5 more weeks until we leave for Orlando! The kids know now, and are starting to get excited! DD8 spent most of the weekend making lists of everything she needs to do on the cruise. I think #11 was 'try not to fall overboard'.

I think our FE gifts are done, and have started printing out schedules and other documents. I'm working on a pictorial schedule for DS5 and hope that it will help with some of his anxiety issues. Still haven't started making magnets yet, though. Gotta get moving on that...

This is exciting!!

 

[Ware Bears]

OMG....Can't believe it. Just 7 more days until our vacation begins with a 7 night exotic western Carribean Cruise (Carnival Valor). We go to Grand Cayman Island, Belize, Houndrus and Cozumel. Then it is off to Disney world for 7 days and then the Disney cruise on Dec. 20th!!!!!!!


Come on everybody!!!! Get excited with me!!!!

Charleyann

I hope I haven't missed you, Charleyann. I've been so busy with work I just haven't found time to come on here.

Have a wonderful cruise ~ it sounds so exciting then enjoy your week at Disney.

Hope to see you on the 20th in the Promenade Lounge at 3pm

So you know what we look like ~ here's a photo of us on our last trip to WDW although we look a bit older now

Bon Voyage!!

 

[CoriCW]

So I think we finished all our FE gifts, but I may have goofed up our Fish Extender. I used stockings instead of pockets, and I don't think they open up that wide. What happens if the FE gift doesn't fit in the FE pockets? Do you just leave it by the door? I would be worried someone would pick it up and walk away with it.

I still have time to fix it, so I think I may have to slice open the sides of the stockings and add material so they actually open more....

It's getting close! And I am READY to be out of this SNOW and in the warm Florida sunshine!

 

[Ware Bears]

Good luck with sorting out your FE. I cheated and bought mine off Ebay!

I'm hoping for some warm sunshine too BUT have you seen the weather forecast? Not very warm, I'm afraid and it's supposed to rain on the 20th.

 

[jtw999]

What weather site are you looking at? The ones that I can find only go a few days ahead. I'm starting to pack and would love a heads-up as to the weather we can expect!

 

[IrishCowboy]

Hope y'all have a wonderful cruise!

 

[Ware Bears]

Hope y'all have a wonderful cruise!

Thank you!

What weather site are you looking at? The ones that I can find only go a few days ahead. I'm starting to pack and would love a heads-up as to the weather we can expect!

I've been looking at Accuweather.

Seeing as Florida is a lot further south than Britain, I was hoping to get away with a hoodie and a waterproof rainjacket but have decided to play safe and bring a winter coat, scarf and gloves now!