Disney Wonder November 27, 2015 Roll Call

[pixiehallow]

Can I get in on the ornament fun?

Once you have unlocked the PM function, I suggest you PM Andrewkav. He was the member looking to get that started. I have not heard any more about it, so he would be your best go to person.

 

[MickeyD79]

There are a few location options. I will post a few links for you (click on lot name).
EZ cruise parking
Discount cruise parking (we have used this one 2 times before. They are family owned, very nice, and helpful. They will even transfer your luggage from your car to the shuttle for your)
If you don't find what you are looking for at either of these, try going to Galveston.com (clickable again). They have a few more options, but these are a bit more expensive.
Let me know if this helps.

~Tink~

Perfect...just what I was looking for. Thanks!

 

[pixiehallow]

Perfect...just what I was looking for. Thanks!

You are an awesome poster, 1 more to go!

 

[pixiehallow]

Can I get in on the ornament fun?

Check out post #683 to see what other activities we have planned, and let me know if you would be interested in any of them.

~Tink~

 

[MickeyD79]

I just followed one of the ads on the side of the page (which I normally don't do), to read more about Disney's Holiday cruises. It has been years since we sailed during the holiday season, and Disney had added so much to its offerings, that I was curious. Just in case anyone else may be hungry for insight into our up coming adventure, I copied the list of what is offered, and am pasting it below.

Very Merrytime Cruises

Create a new tradition—celebrate the holidays while you cruise! Onboard, be immersed in a whimsical winter wonderland of fun.
Delight in holiday magic at sea with Very MerryTime Cruises—a Disney Cruise Line event—available on select sailings departing November through Christmas. Share seasonal splendor with loved ones as you enjoy a merry twist on beloved traditions.


ONBOARD FESTIVITIES

Discover a jolly fusion of holiday-themed entertainment, activities and décor—including a life-sized gingerbread house, 24-foot-tall Christmas tree, garlands, poinsettias, shimmering lights and more!
Seasonal festivities sure to delight the entire family include:

• Deck the Deck Tropical Holiday Party
  Candy-cane limbo, dancing and games—share in the yuletide magic of the season during this jovial celebration.
• Mickey’s Tree Lighting Magic Ceremony
  Kick off the season during this festive gala where kids can help light the ship’s Christmas Tree.
• Santa Claus Meet-and-Greet
  Share hugs and snap photos with the one-and-only Kris Kringle before he takes to the sky to deliver gifts to the children of the world.
• Disney Character Greetings
  Meet some beloved Disney Characters in jolly holiday attire and take one-of-a-kind pictures to cherish throughout the year.
• Youth Parties
  Teens and tweens can party it up with new friends during music and dance extravaganzas that fill the air with merriment.
• Holiday Storytelling
  Time-honored traditions spring to life when a seasonal showcase of new and classic holiday tales from around the world are told.
• Themed Activities and Crafts for Kids
  Decorate stockings, create festive cards, embark on a holiday scavenger hunt and more—it’s Christmas cheer for the young and young-at-heart.
• Gingerbread House
  Made completely from edible ingredients, the ship’s gingerbread house is a life-sized treat that you can photograph, but can’t eat!
• Holiday Merchandise
  ‘Tis the season to pick up exclusive, holiday-themed Disney Cruise Line gifts for family and friends—and make Christmas wishes come true.

Plus, on December 24 and 25, enjoy these additional treats:

• Cookies on Christmas Eve
• Special holiday towel animals
• Caroling with the kids and crew
• Religious Services
• Special surprises

Celebrate with Disney Cruise Line and you can spend more quality time together with loved ones as you sail from one sparkling port to the next.


HOLIDAY CHEER AT CASTAWAY CAY

A winter wonderland awaits you aboard each ship—as well as on Castaway Cay! Disney's private island paradise is transformed with "snow" flurries, a Christmas tree and more. Be on the lookout for Mr. and Mrs. Snowman, dressed in their island attire. Plus, the island's tram is decorated to resemble a reindeer, complete with antlers and a tail.

Pirate night is Monday, Nov. 30th. That will be on the same day as we dock in Nassau.
A helpful tip: If you go to the area that you need to for your online check in, you will notice several other tabs that can be clicked. When you get a chance, click through them and take a look at all of the helpful information that Disney has compiled for you. They have a place to schedule a character call (which is free....I still like doing this even though our boys are 19, and 15), book excursions and on board experiences like Palo or the spa, precheck in your kiddos for the kids area, and a daily planner. This is where you will be able to see when the pirate party is scheduled for. If you have not booked any excursions yet, you should have 2 items scheduled in the daily planner. That will be the sail away party on Nov. 27th, and the Pirate Party on Nov. 30th.

I hope this helps. If you have any other questions or things you may have missed, feel free to ask.

~Tink~

Awesome! Thanks..so glad I found this forum.

 

[pixiehallow]

Awesome! Thanks..so glad I found this forum.

Yeah, you reached 10! I will send the PM straight away.
Tink

 

[pixiehallow]

I just sent the PM. I will also add you to the PM for the Disney App, on board chat.
After that, I will be away from the computer for just a bit. I will reply to any questions or messages when I return.
~Tink~

 

[Smeece]

Has anyone gotten their cruise documents yet? I didn't go through a TA so when should I start looking for them?

 

[pixiehallow]

Has anyone gotten their cruise documents yet? I didn't go through a TA so when should I start looking for them?

Our and our son's arrived today. We used 2 different TA's, so I am assuming they don't have anything to do w/ the arrival time. You should be getting yours any day now.

 

[pixiehallow]

We just got our STAR WARS tickets for opening night at 10:30 PM.

May the Force be with you in your ticket hunt!!!!!

Are there any other Star Wars Nerds out there?????

 

[MrBeth F]

Will be on the cruise with Wife #1, her parents, and her mother's cousin and her husband. Wife #1 and I will be celebrating our 30 year anniversary. (I have given her the best years of my life.)

 

[pixiehallow]

Will be on the cruise with Wife #1, her parents, and her mother's cousin and her husband. Wife #1 and I will be celebrating our 30 year anniversary. (I have given her the best years of my life.)

Welcome aboard MrBeth F

And congratulations on the 30 year anniversary! That is awesome.
I will put you on our roll call list in just a bit.
Have you gotten a chance to see the on board activities the group is planning. If you are interested in any of them, I would be glad to add you in.
If you have any questions, just let us know, and we will do our best to help.

~Tink~

 

[pixiehallow]

Just to make sure all of our new comers don't miss out on any fun, I am giving our activities list a bump!

I just want to make sure that we are not leaving anyone out of anything they may want to participate in, so below is a list of things that we have sign ups for. If you would like to take part in any of these activities, and are not sure that you have already let me know, please either post on this thread to let me know which activity you want to join, or send me a PM.
- FE (a Hoping for Group 3 has been started)
- Disney Cruise App on board Chat Group
- Mixology (we still would need between 7 to 12 more adults to be able to reserve a time)
- Cabin Crawl
- Ice Cream Social (scheduled for our first day at sea - Saturday - at 1:30)
- Toddler Play Date
- Meet and Mingle (Thurs. Dec. 3rd, 2 - 3 PM, on deck 10 in the Outlook Cafe)

If there is something that you are not sure what it is, just let me know, and I would be happy to fill you in.

 

[GnzFam4]

Hello all!
We are excited to be joining you all on this holiday cruise! This will be our 2nd DCL cruise and our youngest son's 1st DCL cruise! We are traveling with a big group of family, about 13 of us! I know for sure that we (our room) want to participate in FE and decorate our door, but the others might want to join in on the fun! How do I go about signing up for that? Thanks in advance!!!

 

[pixiehallow]

Hello all!
We are excited to be joining you all on this holiday cruise! This will be our 2nd DCL cruise and our youngest son's 1st DCL cruise! We are traveling with a big group of family, about 13 of us! I know for sure that we (our room) want to participate in FE and decorate our door, but the others might want to join in on the fun! How do I go about signing up for that? Thanks in advance!!!

Welcome aboard GnzFam4!

You are in luck, we started a group 3 just a week or so ago for all of the late comers. I will add you to our roll call, and to the group 3 FE.
In order to get you on to the spreadsheet for the group, I am going to need to get some information to you and then from you via PM. Here is were I need your help. To be able to send / receive PMs, the DIS board requires that you first reach 10 post. You are already at 1, so you only have 9 to go. It is simple, and the posts can be very short. As soon as you reach 10, I will shoot the FE message to you.
One other question, have you taken a look at the group activities we are planning, and if you have, are y'all wanting to be added to any of the lists.
Talk to you soon.

~Tink~

 

[Kathleen60]

Once you have unlocked the PM function, I suggest you PM Andrewkav. He was the member looking to get that started. I have not heard any more about it, so he would be your best go to person.

ms.anne would like to get in on this one\

 

[Moon Pies]

This is our first Disney cruise and I have just now learned about the fish extenders. Sounds like so much fun and I think our kids - ages 6 and 8 - would love this. How do I join a FE group?

 

[pixiehallow]

ms.anne would like to get in on this one\

If you go to your DIS inbox, and send a PM to Andrewkav. He was working on the idea. He will be able to get you more information on it.

 

[pixiehallow]

This is our first Disney cruise and I have just now learned about the fish extenders. Sounds like so much fun and I think our kids - ages 6 and 8 - would love this. How do I join a FE group?

Welcome to the group Moon Pies!

I will be happy to add you to the group 3 FE. In order to get you on the spreadsheet, I am going to need to send you a PM with the information needed for the FE spreadsheet. In order for me to be able to pm you, you will need to get your post count up to 10. This is an easy task. You are already at 1, you only need 9 more. They can be short and simple like letting us know if you want to join in on any of the fun group activities we have planned.

~Tink ~

 

[GnzFam4]

What is the cabin crawl exactly?