Dream April 14,2011

[alenushka]

Hi everyone. Can we still be added to the FE list. It is myself, DW, DS(7) and DD(5). It is DDs birthday the day we get on the ship. She is so excited to have her birthday on the boat. We are in rm 5513. Thanks

GREAT!!!!

1. Scootch - from OH, Amy, DD (11), DD (9) - also b2b 4/10
2. noahdove - from , Marilyn, DH, DGD (4), DGS (2), DD, SIL with DsD (16)
3. alenushka - from NY, Yelena, DH (Vadim), DD (10) - YES for FE - also b2b 4/17
4. techjpm - from , John, DW, DD -YES for FE - also b2b 4/10
5. Tinkattude6 - from PA, Crystal, DH and - DD Coral(12), DS Trent(17), and DD Charissa (20) - YES for FE - also b2b 4/10
6. 4kittymagic - from , DH, DD (12), Yes for FE
7. castelgazer - with DH, DS (9), DD (6) - also b2b 4//17
8. Jen Filling - from , Jen, DH, DD (12)
9. Alva218 - (33), DH (39), DD (7), DS (4).
10. dclay - DH, DS, DN (Nephew) 14 and DD 8
11.HOTOMIKY - mommy, DD (8), DS (5), DM.- Yes for FE
12. Florida_Dad with DW, DS (7), DD (5) - YES for FE


Could you please PM me your names, I will add all info including your cabin number to John's spreadsheet.

 

[scootch]

I'm awake too. A bit sad that there aren't more people posting. I met a great friend on our first cruise and she is going to WDW in November the same time I am and staying at BLT also. Great having obsessed disney friends especially when some people just don't get it!

 

[dclay]

I'm awake too. A bit sad that there aren't more people posting. I met a great friend on our first cruise and she is going to WDW in November the same time I am and staying at BLT also. Great having obsessed disney friends especially when some people just don't get it!

I'm awake, its strange with a sold out 4000 person cruise there is so little on here. Maybe they don't know about the site?

 

[scootch]

I'm awake, its strange with a sold out 4000 person cruise there is so little on here. Maybe they don't know about the site?

I initially was on the 4/17 cruise and there are a TON of posts there, up in the thousands!!

So how is everyone's packing going? I dont' have room to actually set up suitcases but have a growing stack in on the side of my bedroom. Going to go get passports out of safety deposit box this morning and work on organizing my paper stuff.

 

[alenushka]

I initially was on the 4/17 cruise and there are a TON of posts there, up in the thousands!!

So how is everyone's packing going? I dont' have room to actually set up suitcases but have a growing stack in on the side of my bedroom. Going to go get passports out of safety deposit box this morning and work on organizing my paper stuff.

I went over our medicatin bag last night, throwing away expired meds, then made a list of replacements and later today I am seeing my MD to renew all Rx meds and to get emergency antibiotics. I lost my checklist of emergency meds, so I hope iwill not forget any. You know, it's always with us, if I forget one thing, somebody would definitely need it
Did not start packing yet, but got a lot of new clothes/shoes for DD, as most of her old are too short
I am now in a panic mode, bs suddenly there are so many appointments and so much still to prep But at the same time, I want warm sunshine so badly I can hardly wait.

 

[noahdove]

Well, I have packed,but, now, I decided if I can cut down on what was in the suitcase, I will....so, added things and subtracted LOTS!!!!! I am excited so, I keep reading and rereading...Only 36 days.....see you soon...

 

[dclay]

I initially was on the 4/17 cruise and there are a TON of posts there, up in the thousands!!

So how is everyone's packing going? I dont' have room to actually set up suitcases but have a growing stack in on the side of my bedroom. Going to go get passports out of safety deposit box this morning and work on organizing my paper stuff.

How much should one pack. I like to overpack but i keep hearing less is more.

 

[alenushka]

How much should one pack. I like to overpack but i keep hearing less is more.

you are absolutely right - but I just don't know how to pack "less" , I always overpack. For example, I always pack at least 3 -4 sweatshirts for myself and DD. Why? my reasons: different colors, different thickness (main reason), what if one gets wet/dirty? Another big issue: shoes...will try to limit it to a reasonable number.....only 6 pairs?!? lets see: sneakers, sandals, dress shoes, flip-flops, comfortable driving shoes, watershoes - the most difficult part is to choose one pair of each catergory

 

[dclay]

you are absolutely right - but I just don't know how to pack "less" , I always overpack. For example, I always pack at least 3 -4 sweatshirts for myself and DD. Why? my reasons: different colors, different thickness (main reason), what if one gets wet/dirty? Another big issue: shoes...will try to limit it to a reasonable number.....only 6 pairs?!? lets see: sneakers, sandals, dress shoes, flip-flops, comfortable driving shoes, watershoes - the most difficult part is to choose one pair of each catergory

I know what you mean, i go through everything and pack anything I think I might need. My DH can pick out his stuff in 5 minutes, shorts, shoes, shirts, bathsuit and he's done. I need to be more prepaired, but the problem is I don't know what cruises are like, so i have no idea what to bring

 

[alenushka]

I know what you mean, i go through everything and pack anything I think I might need. My DH can pick out his stuff in 5 minutes, shorts, shoes, shirts, bathsuit and he's done. I need to be more prepaired, but the problem is I don't know what cruises are like, so i have no idea what to bring

Remind your husband not to forget his dress shoes to wear for dinner (it happened to our friends last year ).
The most important thing about "cruise wear" (in my opinion): their a/c is very strong; myself and DD are always COLD! So we pack dresses and cover ups/light sweaters. Also, pack a swimwear cover up - it will be useful. The rest- they say "pack light", but, again, I don't know HOW...

 

[dclay]

Remind your husband not to forget his dress shoes to wear for dinner (it happened to our friends last year ).
The most important thing about "cruise wear" (in my opinion): their a/c is very strong; myself and DD are always COLD! So we pack dresses and cover ups/light sweaters. Also, pack a swimwear cover up - it will be useful. The rest- they say "pack light", but, again, I don't know HOW...

So how dressy is dinner? Besides dress shoes what does he need
How much luggage are we allowed to bring?

 

[alenushka]

So how dressy is dinner? Besides dress shoes what does he need
How much luggage are we allowed to bring?

Dress pants and dress shirt(s), may be a tie if you feel like it. I believe, there is no formal night on this cruise. No reason to pack a suit (unless you really want to dress up). What would you wear to a nice restaurant? use it as your guide in packing I don't think there is a limit on luggage (I probably have record amount of luggage I bring on board ), just consider where to store your suitcases: if one fits inside the other, it will help. I read that there is a lot of storage space under the bed.

 

[dclay]

Dress pants and dress shirt(s), may be a tie if you feel like it. I believe, there is no formal night on this cruise. No reason to pack a suit (unless you really want to dress up). What would you wear to a nice restaurant? use it as your guide in packing I don't think there is a limit on luggage (I probably have record amount of luggage I bring on board ), just consider where to store your suitcases: if one fits inside the other, it will help. I read that there is a lot of storage space under the bed.

I heard, it's like 13" space under the bed. Is every dinner dressy?

 

[HOTOMIKY]

Do we give out FE gifts daily?

Looking forward to it! it gets near and near!!!

 

[scootch]

There is all types of dress, to very dressy to people that you are thinking... "didn't they change into something else for dinner" who have tshirts on! Look at trip reports, you will find some of these. I would say our dress is casual but still classy, if that makes sense.... I too second the sweater at dinner, especially after you have gotten a little sun during the day.

The FE we did one gift per cabin and then divided up when we would give them, did a couple each day. That way when you come back to the room, there is always a surprise in there.

I started figuring how much we will be in swim suits.. truly, I am doing b2b, so I have 2 CC days, 2 Nassau days and transition day will likely be spent alot in swim wear and also sea day for the 4 day cruise... so I am going to try to pack lightly. I have stuff layed out but no real room for a suitcase yet.... so we will see when I actually start packing it.

 

[dclay]

There is all types of dress, to very dressy to people that you are thinking... "didn't they change into something else for dinner" who have tshirts on! Look at trip reports, you will find some of these. I would say our dress is casual but still classy, if that makes sense.... I too second the sweater at dinner, especially after you have gotten a little sun during the day.

The FE we did one gift per cabin and then divided up when we would give them, did a couple each day. That way when you come back to the room, there is always a surprise in there.

I started figuring how much we will be in swim suits.. truly, I am doing b2b, so I have 2 CC days, 2 Nassau days and transition day will likely be spent alot in swim wear and also sea day for the 4 day cruise... so I am going to try to pack lightly. I have stuff layed out but no real room for a suitcase yet.... so we will see when I actually start packing it.

Sounds like i should pack more not less, just to be prepared

How many are doing FE?

Are the rooms as small as I've heard?

 

[scootch]

Are the rooms as small as I've heard?

unfortunately yes. We never spent much time in it though, truly only to sleep, shower or change.

 

[alenushka]

Do we give out FE gifts daily?

Looking forward to it! it gets near and near!!!

Any day you choose, but ONLY ONCE per cruise. Did you PM your names, ages, and a cabin number to John? You could PM to me too, or post it here if it is easier.
Y.

 

[alenushka]

Sounds like i should pack more not less, just to be prepared

and this is my philosophy, lol: as you said "just to be prepared", and that is why I ALWAYS overpack.

 

[HOTOMIKY]

Yes, I did PM to you and John. I even emailed to John. I've not heard from them. (

I will go ahead and add names on this...

DS - Kyron - 5
DD- Mikaela - 8
Parents: Hollie and Tonya
Grandma: Debbie
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