December 24, 2011 Celebrating a Magical 6-Night Caribbean Christmas Cruise

[tinkerbell_29]

My mom probable wishes i would be more go with the flow but I just cant I even have our 3 days at WDW precruise planned. I am very much a type A personality I just cant help it.
Melissa

 

[HFC1969]

i do plan on drinking lots of rum...

 

[tinkerbell_29]

That I don"t plan on doing but my brother does......well if things go the way I hope they do I don't plan on drinking otherwise

 

[HFC1969]

132 days til

Football has begun for Justin...

We might even get some rain in STL today... might


Anybody headed to WDW this fall? We are going late Sept & Oct for MNSSHP, we usually go on OCT 31, but DW is prez of PTA this year and we have to be home for a function.

TGIF to everyone..

 

[charliez]

We just returned from a nice (but brief) 4-day visit to WDW. Stayed in the Yacht Club for the first time since our honeymoon (19 years ago), and had the most awesome room location... just down the hall from the elevators on first floor, so we were close to the gift shop and main lobby (so short walk to the bus stop) and our room opened out onto the main walkway out to the dock. Great for sitting out with a beer to people watch!

Little bit o' Yacht Club trivia for you: Has anyone ever really looked at the shower curtains there? There's a yacht by the name of Pyewacket among the many ships and boats pictured there. It's the only name that I saw on any of them. Now, without Googling, can you make the Disney connection? I suspected the answer, and then confirmed it when we got back.




Ok - the answer is: Roy E. Disney (Walt's nephew) owned several yachts over the years called Pyewacket, named after a magical cat in the 1958 movie "Bell Book and Candle." (The name goes back even farther, as the name of a familiar of a suspected witch in 1644 Salem.) I'd never made any connection between Roy and the Yacht Club, but it's quite fitting!

 

[HFC1969]

We just returned from a nice (but brief) 4-day visit to WDW.

Very nice.. Any more thats what we do also when it comes to WDW... Dr Amy is very dedicated to her patients. So we usually leave late on a Wed getting giving us Thur - Sun...

129 days til

Anymore sign ups for FE?

Also mentioning again that our DS 12 would like to have friends to hang with..

 

[TimmyTown]

Also mentioning again that our DS 12 would like to have friends to hang with..

Our son Nate, also 12, would certainly enjoy meeting another boy his age to hang out with at the Edge, arcade, etc. We'll have to make introductions.

Tim

 

[HFC1969]

Our son Nate, also 12, would certainly enjoy meeting another boy his age to hang out with at the Edge, arcade, etc. We'll have to make introductions.

Tim

PM sent...




Folks... for all those who have never done a FE if you have questions just shoot me a PM or an email..

It is great fun, espically at CHRISTMAS. Our FE that hangs on the door is a giant stocking with our names on it. We don't make anything (just not crafty) we but awesome candy and put stickers on it. We have recieved some of the coolest gifts though from others...

Its great fun.... kids love it... We only have 6 families signed up so far..

 

[tinkerbell_29]

First day of school today and last day for our little ones going to kindergarten. Very odd to experience that from outside of the classroom and realize that all the first day really is is controlled chaos. I am exhausted and glad tomorrow is Friday. Only 125 days until we leave for WDW then the cruise!!!!!!!

Melissa

 

[Cruella 66]

Hello, hello, hello! I was just sent to this thread by another Diser' KaryCam....thank you for sending me here!

Here's the post I put up earlier...it gives a little of our family make-up. Just say my husband and I will never see the 30's again...can anyone of my fellow shipmates offer suggestions?

"Hello all!!!! This will be only our 2nd cruise ever and the 2nd with Disney. I have questions I am hoping all you all can help give advice.

Our 1st cruise was in 2007 with three kids' ages 4, 6, and 11 and it was only 3 days. This trip the kids' will be 9, 10, and turning 16 during the cruise. We're leaving 12/24 and coming back 12/30. Any pointers you'd like to share too will be appreciated.

1. We are DVC members and I read they have get togethers for DVC members...is that if you are cruising on points or in just members in general? How do you get the DVC add-on offers?

2. How many 'dress up' nights should we plan for? And how dressy? Do my 10 year old son and hubby need full suits or shirt and tie? Floor length formal gowns for the daughters and mom? How dressed up for the pirate party?

3. Tipping...advise...

4. Should we come in a day ahead of time? What's your favorite place to stay in Port Canaveral? How about parking? We are driving from our house which is about 12 hours away.

5. Any Christmas at sea advice? The 'baby' turns 9 8 days before we leave...shall we throw Santa under the bus? And we'll have a Sweet 16 birthday at sea!

6. Anyone else going to be on this cruise too?

Thank you ahead of time! Cindy"

 

[Cruella 66]

And what is "FE"?????

 

[HFC1969]

Hello, hello, hello! I was just sent to this thread by another Diser' KaryCam....thank you for sending me here!

Here's the post I put up earlier...it gives a little of our family make-up. Just say my husband and I will never see the 30's again...can anyone of my fellow shipmates offer suggestions?

"Hello all!!!! This will be only our 2nd cruise ever and the 2nd with Disney. I have questions I am hoping all you all can help give advice.

Sure ask away...

Our 1st cruise was in 2007 with three kids' ages 4, 6, and 11 and it was only 3 days. This trip the kids' will be 9, 10, and turning 16 during the cruise. We're leaving 12/24 and coming back 12/30. Any pointers you'd like to share too will be appreciated.

1. We are DVC members and I read they have get togethers for DVC members...is that if you are cruising on points or in just members in general? How do you get the DVC add-on offers?

DVC has a desk and host at least one little get together every cruise .. sometime more depending on the length of the cruise.

2. How many 'dress up' nights should we plan for? And how dressy? Do my 10 year old son and hubby need full suits or shirt and tie? Floor length formal gowns for the daughters and mom? How dressed up for the pirate party?

I bring a tux for formal night... our DS 11 has worn a tux with me starting 2 years ago... We have matching Mickey Mouse vests... My wife well lets just say 1 suitcase is for shoes alone.. Our DD5 is just like her momma, im so in trouble.

3. Tipping...advise...

The are tons of threads about this..

4. Should we come in a day ahead of time? What's your favorite place to stay in Port Canaveral? How about parking? We are driving from our house which is about 12 hours away.

We come down a day in advance or two.. but you don't need to. Wee have flown in the day of the cruise and had plenty time.. Its vacation relax and enjoy.

5. Any Christmas at sea advice? The 'baby' turns 9 8 days before we leave...shall we throw Santa under the bus? And we'll have a Sweet 16 birthday at sea!

We have a 3' tree we bring every year.. small packages.. if you have a big one at home we wrap pictures of them... and say Santa left them at home for us.. Window clings and losts of decorations are also rought from home... wee also buyDCL's.. we go all out

6. Anyone else going to be on this cruise too?

God willing you will see us every year at

Its our family tradition...

Thank you ahead of time! Cindy"

Your welcome..

FE = Fish Extender... search it..

Its basically a Christmas stocking or some kind of decorated pcoket that people hang on their fish outside of their door to recieve gifts in. We make a list and exchange items on the cruise.. Kids love it... FE

 

[KaryCam]

Today school starts again for DS12. With him being back in school, and it being 4 months until our cruise, I should start on the sewing of my FE and some piratey vests for DS and DH before things get busy with school and holidays. I have my door signs made up, just need to print them, cover with clear contact paper, and then attach magnets.

 

[HFC1969]

And what is "FE"?????

I sent you a quick PM... left you my email and tele # if I can help in anyway...

 

[HFC1969]

Today school starts again for DS12. With him being back in school, and it being 4 months until our cruise, I should start on the sewing of my FE and some piratey vests for DS and DH before things get busy with school and holidays. I have my door signs made up, just need to print them, cover with clear contact paper, and then attach magnets.

Our DD started school today.. so now everyone is back in school..

We recycle our Pirate stuff that we use at MNSSHP.. Yep we are those people who dress completely in pirate costumes..

You rock on your door signs.. I think we are going to dig our ones from years past out again...

 

[Cruella 66]

Got it, thank you!

Tuxes...WOW!!! I've never seen my hubby in one of those...but he was dashing in his dress Naval uniform. LOL I think we'll have to go with suits though.

I like the tree idea and have a 1'ish miniature I am considering bringing; still early planning stages here. I did see the ordering page for cruise welcome/birthday/etc packages. They have tons of Halloween stuff posted right now, so I'll have to wait to see what they put up for Christmas. Will have to get the birthday one for our sweet 16. I will also look for the magnetic paper...how cool is that!!

I read earlier in this thread there will be on Pirate party during our cruise. Really? How do you find that information out?

Thank you for your time and patience!! Cindy

 

[Cruella 66]

Back to school, eh? I work in the schools and I go back this Friday. I love my job but so hate to see the summer go! Our kids' don't go back to school until the Tuesday after Labor Day. State law here in VA...isn't that crazy? They are doing mission week @ church though so I have FIVE hours to ME!!!

 

[KaryCam]

Cindy,
Have your husband wear his Naval uniform. I have read that there are men that do that instead. But don't worry, suits are just fine too, mine is doing that.

Yes, one of our dinners will be Pirate themed. Then later in the evening, we will have a pirate party, dessert buffet, and fireworks - all depending on weather of course. Not everyone dresses up. But some go all out as our fellow shipmate mentioned. As I mentioned in my PMs, this is another thing you can search for because there is lots of information out there. Also, if the kids want to dress up, I am sure you can get discounted pirate costumes after Halloween.

Anymore questions, just ask here or PM me.

 

[Cruella 66]

Cindy,
Have your husband wear his Naval uniform. I have read that there are men that do that instead.

My husband retired about 5 years ago and I really doubt he can fit into that dashing Naval uniform anymore. Thank you for saying that though.

Also, if the kids want to dress up, I am sure you can get discounted pirate costumes after Halloween.

I was thinking th SAME thing! Our oldest daughter stopped by today and said she'll be working at a popular party store chain for the Halloween holiday so I can get her to pick stuff up at a discount too. :

Thank you for your input!!!! Cindy

 

[HFC1969]

4 months from today! ​

Happy Hump day...

100 in STL today..

Heard on the news this AM that it will be 110 in Vegas.. and 111 tomorrow..

Hope everyone is having a super August.... its someone bday in 2 weeks from today..

BTW.. there are only 6 cabins signed up for FE so far..