Hello all! We're finally back from our "Wonder-ful" trip! I can't say enough about this trip! We had a blast and only a few martini blackouts! We arrived at our Palo ressie about a half hour early and sat at the bar waiting for our table. Stani (the bartender) made us the best martinis then we went back to the bar after dinner for desert martinis! Then we went to Pirate Night - veeery happy!
We had so much fun we went back the next night for before dinner martinis at Palos before heading to Animator's Palate.
Jen - we were at every Bingo except the last one. When did you win? And was Savanna a Dwarf with Snow White at the Golden Mickeys? It was fun to meet you and I hate that it was so late in the cruise when we ran into eachother. How many pictures did you end up with?
I've never written a trip report, and don't think I can remember everything, but this was the best vacation I have ever had!!!!
Kimberly - I did raise my Sail Away drink for you!
I love the horn! I want it for my cell phone ring! It sounded 3 times before we left Cape Canaveral.
I also stopped by the rebooking desk to ask about rebooking with the onboard credit. I was told that this cruise is close to selling out and that if we rebooked it would cost us more than the onboard credit would give us. (we would also have to give up our SPR - and that's not happening!) When I got up from the desk a man came up to me and asked if I was asking about the Sept '08 double dip and wanted to know what GTY was. I think this is a very popular cruise!
Doug and I were so nervous the kids would never speak to us again once they found out we went on a Disney Cruise without them, so we brought them a "few" gifts to make it a little easier to swallow. Even though Megan was playing with her obvious Disney toys, she didn't realize we went on a Disney cruise until we were watching the pictures on our TV and saw the princesses. She yelled out that's where we went (meaning last year at WDW) and I said no, that's where Daddy and I went. The next picture was of the ship and she got this disgusted look on her face and said, "You went on a Disney Cruise without ME!" She didn't settle down until we reassured her we were still going next year and bringing her.Grady really could have cared less (That is once he saw the Star Wars Lego ship we got him).
We had a little bit of extra time before our train arrived, so we decided to kill some time over at Downtown Disney. That was fun and we were able to pick up some more Guilt Gifts for the kids.
I hope what I've written is not too confusing. I did not sleep well on the train ride home last night, and I'm suffering from Wonder withdrawl. But Stefi gave me the recipe for my favorite martini (of the 12 we tried) and I'm going to have to make some of these this week to help me feel better.
Erik and Hadley - I love the idea of putting our name and dis name on the cards. I also love Hadley's idea of putting my dis name with my family and friend that doesn't post. I confuse easily too.
Welcome new cruisers! The cruise we just got off of was a blast, so I can only imagine that next September is going to be sooooo much better with this group! I kinda feel sorry for the people who don't DIS. They will be so confused.
Have a great day everyone!
) We actually *almost* won the stinko bingo (we were one of the last two tables standing) but lost that round and ended up winning the postage stamp (ironic. I actually called that I would win that one from the beginning since I work for the post office). We had to share the pot with one other person, so what was a $98 take ended up being only $49. That's ok though we had a great time, and I got to do the "shakira shake" when I called Bingo! (Yikes!!!)
I sat there and counted them and I only counted six. Hmmm. I even switched seats so she was over on the end right next to the group of kids just in case they "accidentally" ushered her backstage with the rest of them. But once they came onstage I remembered that the "real" Dopey was at the end of the line, so they did in fact only need six. Oh well.
....There's always next time!!!
) We got out of there under $200. I did have to make some concessions and drop a few into the slot of doom, but there will be any more opportunities next year (and hopefully some new backgrounds). I was trying real hard to catch Captain Jack for a photo op, but I never did... 
Hi All,
grumpy-gramps here, Please put me and not so grumpy grammy on the list
grumpy-gramps- John
not so grumpy grammy - Barb
We just got off the Sept. 27 - Oct. 6, 2007 trip...Talk about rock and roll...
Will post more when I get home from work.
have a nice day,
gg
(fun games, not Clue and Monopoloy!--sorry all of you who love those).
grumpy-gramps here, Please put me and not so grumpy grammy on the list
grumpy-gramps- John
not so grumpy grammy - Barb
We just got off the Sept. 27 - Oct. 6, 2007 trip...Talk about rock and roll...
Will post more when I get home from work.
have a nice day,
gg
for a small price! I can upgrade mom's Cat 11 to Cat 5... Not happening! 
grumpy-gramps here, Please put me and not so grumpy grammy on the list
grumpy-gramps- John
not so grumpy grammy - Barb
We just got off the Sept. 27 - Oct. 6, 2007 trip...Talk about rock and roll...
Will post more when I get home from work.
have a nice day,
gg
Hi Deb,
I'm ready,
Welcome to the new families.
We are back from our trip and the kids are now back at school. The weather is improving.
Just wanted to add that we are doing the back to back as well
Tania
I like the other signs also but I still nees a set of ears...
gg
I like the other signs also but I still nees a set of ears...
gg
I hope you had a great trip, Tania! Any particularly exciting stories to share?
So you're another one of the lucky ducks doing a back to back! I don't blame you for taking full advantage of your time when you're nearly half way across the Earth!Sorry Kimberly the only exciting thing was getting up at 4.30amto go to the airport. We stayed the night 5 minutes away as we are 1 hour drive and at that time of day the more sleep the better!
We spent the time by the pool with the kids in the pool. It was lovely weather. Came back to hail and rain.
Yes we thought we'd make the most of our trip to Florida as it will take a couple of days to get there. The flight arrival into LAX means we have to stay the night before flying to Orlando. We are also spending a week WDW after our cruises.
Tania
