Disney Wonder - Sept 30 2010 3 Night Bahamas

[Webmiester]

Water shoes or 'aqua socks' as I call them from my wakeboarding days are always good to have. It is graet for going barefoot without risking hurting your feet. They are form fitting and don't typically let a lot of sand in so you can go from water to beach with much less mess. They are also great for the garden as you can just hose off the mud when you are done because they are made to get wet

 

[JenGC]

Jen you should do the back to back!
I hate to discuss costs and all cuz it is kind of bad manners, but we added the 3 day for 3 people for about 900 bucks including taxes fees and travel insurance. I think it was $350/adult and $150 for the peanut, so for you with your mom it should be about the same, $900 more (depending on room of course)....and it'll be less hectic than the park (although the park is definitely great!)

I found out the basics of having to do the back to back. You pack your stuff and put it out in the hall like everyone else. If you are staying in the same room, they will leave it there. If you are moving to a different room, the front desk will store it for you and have it taken to your new room.
You have to be off the ship at 9am and go back out to the terminal area, but can come back around 10:30. Because you'll already be familiar with the ship and all, it will basically be a 'day at sea' without being at sea. You get another awesome day of parties and tours and get to do all the things you didn't have time to or missed on the first one. but you do have to do the icky practice firedrill thing with the life vests...I don't enjoy that part.

OK you had me at "less hectic than the park!" you had me at "less hecic than the park!" heheh Where is your cabin? Ours is going to be about $2,300. Now take away the $1,200 we were going to pay for the park that long and you dont have a big difference but I would LOVE $900!

I have already emailed my AT at DU to give me a quote. I just know I am not going to want to get off that ship.

 

[AllTexan]

We will be staying at the Caribean Beach Resort for 4 days of fun at the World before our cruise. Enjoying the FD.

I am going to have my DD14 and DD12 make an FE. I'll be sure to bring some goodies.

 

[JenGC]

I just booked the 3 day as well. Woohoo!

We decided to downgrade the 4 night to get the same room. Now we wont have to worry about ANYTHING! hehe I am so excited.

So in our party we will have me-Jen, my mom-Sharon, my mom's friend which is like another mother-Karen, and my daughter-Victoria who will celebrate her 9th birthday Sept 29th

Jen

 

[Webmiester]

Awesome! I wonder if you took care to reserve the same room if it will inpact your chances of getting upgraded. We always book GTY (guarantee) to get the cheapest rates. Not really concerned with the room quality because we're only in there to sleep and shower. Last time we booked the lowest grade room (12-something) and got bumped to a cat 8 i think. Oceanview deluxe family. hoping to get the same this time....but who knows. I'll be happy if we just get bumped up to a room with the split bath.

So...is it safe to say you'll 'spearhead' this FE list as well?

 

[JenGC]

Awesome! I wonder if you took care to reserve the same room if it will inpact your chances of getting upgraded. We always book GTY (guarantee) to get the cheapest rates. Not really concerned with the room quality because we're only in there to sleep and shower. Last time we booked the lowest grade room (12-something) and got bumped to a cat 8 i think. Oceanview deluxe family. hoping to get the same this time....but who knows. I'll be happy if we just get bumped up to a room with the split bath.

So...is it safe to say you'll 'spearhead' this FE list as well?

I dunno, but I kinda hope they wont bump us up...unless they keep us in the same room on both cruises. We just had to get a verandah. I am not sure how I am going to take to a cruise and I think I am going to need to be near a view of the ocean. If I get sea sick, I dont think a room with no windows will work. I would LOVE to be able to book a cat 12 and hope to get upgraded, but I dont think I would be happy there.

Hey! I dont mind spearheading the FE list as long as it doesnt bother anyone else. I have been called a control freak on more than one occasion so I have accepted it and moved on Anyway, I am still researching how others have done it in the past so I can just pass it along here!

I'm so excited!!

OH I have to start a new count down. 101 more days!!!

 

[Blanche_Neige]

Hey! I dont mind spearheading the FE list as long as it doesnt bother anyone else. I have been called a control freak on more than one occasion so I have accepted it and moved on Anyway, I am still researching how others have done it in the past so I can just pass it along here!
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So it is written, So it shall be done!

Thank you so much for heading it. I have never sailed and wouldn't even know how to begin. But I am looking forward to participate in the FE

What do I have to do to sign up?

 

[JenGC]

So, who wants to be a part of the Fish Extender group?

Let me see if I can explain it a little better. I re-read my post and I left some things out. A fish exchange is where people who want to participate exchange gifts or trinkets with others on the list. It is basically for the kids to give it a little MORE magic, like the cruise needs more magic! it is similar to a secret santa, but I hear it is much appreciated when people know who left the gifts so they can thank them. It doesnt matter what you give, if you give to adults AND kids, kids only, etc. That is up to you. The fish extender hangs from the fish that is right outside your door. I think it is a clip of some kind that they leave communication from the ship and note etc.

I will take up a list of those that want to participate and then names and "roles". For instance, Mine is me, my mother, friend, and daughter 9 which is celebrating her birthday week LOL She turns 9 on the 29th. So you can plan to leave gifts for everyone, or just Victoria. I just made extra pockets because I sell them. I thought it would be fun for everyone to have their own pocket but it is all up to you.

So let me know if you want to participate!

Thanks!

Jen

 

[JenGC]

So it is written, So it shall be done!

Thank you so much for heading it. I have never sailed and wouldn't even know how to begin. But I am looking forward to participate in the FE

What do I have to do to sign up?

Great minds think alike I guess.

But here's a secret....I have never done this either!

 

[Lorelei528]

for some reason, I'm not getting notified of updates to this thread...weird.

Anyway, we don't have kids, does that matter fish extender-wise?
If it doesn't matter, I think we'd like to participate!
Don't they sell the FE holder thingys on ebay or something? And then you just hang them and our DIS FE peeps drop off the trinkets etc.?

It is something I think we'd like to do. Does anyone know how much the FE holders go for on ebay?

oooh!!! Who here is taking Disney transportation from property to the port? Wouldn't it be neat if some of us were on the same bus?

We are me(42) will be celebrating b'day on boat on Oct. 1!!!
DH (33)

 

[JenGC]

for some reason, I'm not getting notified of updates to this thread...weird.

Anyway, we don't have kids, does that matter fish extender-wise?
If it doesn't matter, I think we'd like to participate!
Don't they sell the FE holder thingys on ebay or something? And then you just hang them and our DIS FE peeps drop off the trinkets etc.?

It is something I think we'd like to do. Does anyone know how much the FE holders go for on ebay?

oooh!!! Who here is taking Disney transportation from property to the port? Wouldn't it be neat if some of us were on the same bus?

We are me(42) will be celebrating b'day on boat on Oct. 1!!!
DH (33)

go into your profile and see if your notifications are turned on. I had to go into it and check the box for it to send email notifications.

NO! You do NOT have to have a child to participate! That makes it more fun! I have things for adults as well as children but you do not HAVE to give gifts for the adults if you participate.

Yes there are two sellers on ebay that sell Fish Extenders. I dont want you guys to think I joined to profit my business, but I sell them on Etsy. That is all Im sayin'. The board does not approve or disapprove of my shop. There I think that covers it LOL

that would be cool to meet some on the bus! I am not sure what I am going to do about that. I already planned to drive down but now southwest is having a GREAT deal but you have to book by Thursday. STUPID SOUTHWEST! lol

You guys have the same birthdate? How cool is that!! I will add you to the list!

 

[Lorelei528]

Jen-
No, tee hee. Only My b'day.

I guess I didn't write that correctly! whoops!

I'm Lori and my DH is Eoghan. (It's Irish, pronounced own).

Ok, I'm excited for the FE now!! I will have to start looking around for items..oh wait!! We need to know who we have first, right?


$ -wise, the Disney transport is the best for us, since we're only 2 peeps. I know you get there a bit later but what can you do?
I haven't actually booked it yet, it's on my list of to-dos!

 

[JenGC]

Jen-
No, tee hee. Only My b'day.

I guess I didn't write that correctly! whoops!

I'm Lori and my DH is Eoghan. (It's Irish, pronounced own).

Ok, I'm excited for the FE now!! I will have to start looking around for items..oh wait!! We need to know who we have first, right?


$ -wise, the Disney transport is the best for us, since we're only 2 peeps. I know you get there a bit later but what can you do?
I haven't actually booked it yet, it's on my list of to-dos!

Oh sorry!

Hi Lori! Your husband's name is pronounced own? I think I can handle that.

You should go ahead and start looking at what you want to give. I suggest Oriental trading but my gift is a secret!! shhhhhh moohaha I am also going to give something that is from my area...kinda thing. Like, there is a girl from Canada that took all this different kinds of candy that is the same name, like Kit Kat, but in a very different wrapper! I am from Nashville so I am going to give something that has to do with Nashville (and no, I wont give you flood water )

 

[Lorelei528]

Oh sorry!

Hi Lori! Your husband's name is pronounced own? I think I can handle that.

You should go ahead and start looking at what you want to give. I suggest Oriental trading but my gift is a secret!! shhhhhh moohaha I am also going to give something that is from my area...kinda thing. Like, there is a girl from Canada that took all this different kinds of candy that is the same name, like Kit Kat, but in a very different wrapper! I am from Nashville so I am going to give something that has to do with Nashville (and no, I wont give you flood water )

Yep, just own. Not Owen...tee hee. When people see the spelling, they tend to freak out. (Eoghan).

Anyway, but if we get kids or adults (like adults travelling without kids), wouldn't it make a difference as to what we get then?

I like the idea of getting something from where youre' from! I will have to go check out the FE's on Etsy. and ebay.

We wouldn't mind if we got you as our FE person! I've been to Nashville! LOVED it. Tootsie's Orchid Lounge and everthing. I also went to some ice cream/coffee shop somewhere that was originally from the 1950's. Very cool. DH has not been to TN yet, but I'm dying to take him. I've been to Memphis 3 times as well. (TN is like my fave state) The people are sooo nice!!!

Ok, I'm off to shop for a FE thingy! Will you let us know when you have who we have for our FE person/people?

 

[JenGC]

yes Etsy shops are REALLY good about working with the customer. I think there is one shop that will let you pick what colors and things on it! Very versatile! hehe

I have lived in Nashville all my life. I moved to San Antonio for 3 months and I cried to come back home. So that doesnt count hehe

Yeah, I guess it would matter if it is an adult or not. I just figured everyone loves candy old and young! LOL Now if you are getting into specific things that kids wont enjoy but adults will love, then yeah you are right.

As of right now it is


webmiester- 41, DW Younger (that is all he would say! ), DD Peanut 3 1/2
JenGC-Jen, Sharon (grandmother..optional), Karen (grandmother...optional), Victoria 8 will be 9 on cruise (sept 29th)-cabin 7556 Second Dining
Lorelei528-Lori-(42 Oct. 1), DH (33)

I like knowing stateroom numbers (much easier to deliver the gifts! hehe) and I just put first or second seating in case some wanted to request the same table

 

[AllTexan]

It sounds like our group is growing, happy to see. Our gang is me (Alex-42), Amy (30-something), Ali (14) and Ashleigh (12) all lodging in #6545.

If you hadn't noticed, we are the "A" family. Even the dogs name starts with an "A" (Annie), but she will be staying at home.

We will most likely bring something from the Lone Star state.

 

[JenGC]

It sounds like our group is growing, happy to see. Our gang is me (Alex-42), Amy (30-something), Ali (14) and Ashleigh (12) all lodging in #6545.

If you hadn't noticed, we are the "A" family. Even the dogs name starts with an "A" (Annie), but she will be staying at home.

We will most likely bring something from the Lone Star state.

Was that planned?? lol That is really cool! My parents seemed to have a "J" thing going. My dad was Jerry (Gerald but spelt it with a J), Jennifer and Jennine. Mom is Sharon. I kept asking her why she didnt change her name but I guess she wanted to stand out! heheh

So I assume you mean that you want to be on the FE list? And cool on the Texas stuff! I cant wait to see what it is!

 

[Blanche_Neige]

for some reason, I'm not getting notified of updates to this thread...weird.

Anyway, we don't have kids, does that matter fish extender-wise?
If it doesn't matter, I think we'd like to participate!
Don't they sell the FE holder thingys on ebay or something? And then you just hang them and our DIS FE peeps drop off the trinkets etc.?

It is something I think we'd like to do. Does anyone know how much the FE holders go for on ebay?

oooh!!! Who here is taking Disney transportation from property to the port? Wouldn't it be neat if some of us were on the same bus?

We are me(42) will be celebrating b'day on boat on Oct. 1!!!
DH (33)

I saw some FE on ebay from graddysmommy (not sure if I can post the link) the price vary depending on how many pockets you want. (2 pocket 25$, 3 pocket 30$, etc.)

We are taking a car service from ASMovies to DCL.

 

[Blanche_Neige]

Great minds think alike I guess.

But here's a secret....I have never done this either!

you could of fooled me, seeing that you ticker has a wonderful FE on it, I wish I was that talented!

 

[Blanche_Neige]

Me, Marianne (30 ish), DH Dave (closer to 50 than 20 ) and our DSs Josh (10), Leo & Sam (8)

# 8528

Our first cruise