EBPC December 9, 2012!!! Who's in????

[Relaxin']

The Double Tree has a pkg. $250/night which includes transportation from LAX (and back - guess I do not need it back) and then breakie. This is expensive compare to Marriott since I have enough points for a free night. Otherwise, VISA expedia has Double Tree for $172CDN and I get points.

I like the idea of the shuttle going directly from the Marriott to port. I have booked Disney transportation. Do I have to tell Disney that I am staying at the Marriott? Or just when I arrive?

 

[RoxyHive]

We finally booked our four rooms at the San Pedro inn & Suites yay! They seem to have a great deal now for $99 and it includes free breakfast and a free shuttle to the port in the morning.

The travel reviews were mixed so I'm not expecting fancy but for one night hopefully it's decent?

 

[RoxyHive]

Can anyone confirm that the info in the FAQ which gives the directions on how to ship a box to your stateroom prior to cruising is still accurate?

It says last updated in 2009. Did other people have a good experience doing this to help "lighten the load" in your luggage? Any tips?

 

[LindaBabe]

Good Morning, Happy Cruisers!

Can anyone confirm that the info in the FAQ which gives the directions on how to ship a box to your stateroom prior to cruising is still accurate?

It says last updated in 2009. Did other people have a good experience doing this to help "lighten the load" in your luggage? Any tips?

When we went out of LA in April to Hawaii, I shipped my box by (USPS with tracking) to my pre-cruise hotel. That way, if it hadn't arrived, I would know it while still ashore and have time to figure out something else for the missing items.

I alerted the hotel beforehand, and the box was there when I arrived. I didn't even open it, just retagged with a cruise label, and sent it on with my luggage. In the box, I included a small roll of packing tape and a label for home, just in the event I needed to ship something.

Off to the gym!
Happy Day, all!

 

[skayrobe]

We are flying Jet Blue into Long Beach and staying at the Hyatt. We are arriving on the evening of the eighth. We also have our reservations back from Miami to Houston on the 23rd. It is nice having the little details taken care of so we can concentrate on fun. Sherry

 

[Started With a Mouse]

Does anyone know where to buy the magnetic paper to print the door signs? Went to Staples, they did not have it. Also, our local Target does not carry it. If I can't DIY, is there a Brick and Mortar store that prints them? (I could email the PDF to the store). Wasn't a complete loss of a shopping trip, as I stocked up on cheap BTS supplies from Staples, including multipacks of different colored highlighters for the Navigators for $1.00

 

[tweetybabee]

Does anyone know where to buy the magnetic paper to print the door signs? Went to Staples, they did not have it. Also, our local Target does not carry it. If I can't DIY, is there a Brick and Mortar store that prints them? (I could email the PDF to the store). Wasn't a complete loss of a shopping trip, as I stocked up on cheap BTS supplies from Staples, including multipacks of different colored highlighters for the Navigators for $1.00

We found the magnetic paper in stock at Office Depot. Kind of pricey. I think we paid about $12 for five 8-1/2" x 11" sheets. Other places might have it cheaper, but we had a gift card to use. We might laminate some things, too, so we also picked up a 10-foot roll of magnetic strip that we can cut and stick on the back. That was about $7. Costco has a good deal on a laminator for $20. We haven't used it yet, but we saw decent reviews for it in other DIS threads.

 

[LindaBabe]

We found the magnetic paper in stock at Office Depot. Kind of pricey. I think we paid about $12 for five 8-1/2" x 11" sheets. Other places might have it cheaper, but we had a gift card to use. We might laminate some things, too, so we also picked up a 10-foot roll of magnetic strip that we can cut and stick on the back. That was about $7. Costco has a good deal on a laminator for $20. We haven't used it yet, but we saw decent reviews for it in other DIS threads.

I don't print ON the magnetic paper - it costs too much. Print on regular photo paper or even printer paper. Slide the magnetic sheet into a document protector and slide the printed page in over it.

For smaller magnets, I print on regular cardstock and apply pieces of old advertising magnets to the back.

On my last cruise the magnets would not stick to the outside of the door, but would to the inside. I thought there were too many coats of paint on the door - but it turns out - one of the housekeepers told another dis-er the doors have clean overlays applied on them rather than fresh paint. That would make the coating even thicker - which I believe, because in order to engage the dead bolt, I had to lean on the door.

 

[chrissyt27]

Fish Extender Exchange UPDATE ​

We are up to 46 cabins participating - the spreadsheet has been updated. If you would like to join us, please see page one for the details.

A few of you have asked if we will be spilting into smaller groups and some of you have given suggestions on how to do it. For the most part though, I think the majority of participants are planning on delivering to everyone who signs up.

I have given thought to all the suggestions and in order to keep this fun and stress free (at least for me), I will not be spiliting into groups at this time.

What I propose is to make the cutoff date to join the exchange October 9th. Which is 2 months before sailing. At that point, a decision will be made if we will spilt into groups smaller groups. If a spilt is made you will be asked if you want to gift to everyone (be on both lists) or if you want to be on only one list. Unless we get a extraordinary amount of participants, the list will be divided in half, based strictly on numbers. The logistics of doing it any earlier are too much

We also talked about delivery - once the decision is made about spliting or not spilting into groups, each cabin will be assigned either week one or week two to deliver their gifts. This will only be a GUIDELINE, not set in stone - if for some reason your week doesn't work, you are free to deliver whenever you want - it is just a way to avoid having the gifts all delivered the same week.

Hope that clarifies some of the questions - I realize I can not make everyone happy, I will try to do the best for all involved!

Can you add me and my Husband, can't remember if we said we were doing it or not. thanks!

 

[chrissyt27]

The location for the OE will be the Promenade Lounge, Deck 3 Aft. Same time and date (Day 7-Dec 15th).

The list of attendees so far is:

4ever Disney (2)
Audrey Doug
JessicasMom (5)
Pat Jess Larry Pat Anna
SoCalCrew (4)
Cathy Robert Summer Autumn
BethC1952
Yucaipagal (4)
Lori Dave Gabiella Johnny
Yucaipagal (2)
Sue John
Moby (3)
Chris Marla Moriah
Dthogue (3)
Tammy Doug Brenna
pharmjenn (3)
Jennifer Jim Billy
bugsgrandma (2)
Linda
LindaBabe (1)
Linda
MNewcomer (3)
Spiify (2)
Katy Brandon
Cruise (1)
Julie
Travelbee (2)
Connie Allison
Goiu (2)
Lisa Geoff
Bbangel (2)
Megan Shirley
Karen Pinson
Stich70 (4)
John Jeannine Nico Sofia
RoxyHive( 5; 4 ornaments)
Laurie Taylor Larry Paula
magicmaker1 (2)
Lynne Anthony
dee bee (2)
Steve Denise
ChipperMerlin (2)
Doug Shirley
Chrissyt27
Gilland18 (2)
Bea Jerry
skayrobe (2)
Dave Sherry
WVURunner (5)
Emily Michael Corinne Luke Lucie

Please take the time to make sure the list is accurate. If there is a mistake, please let me know or if I forgot to add someone, sorry, just let me know and I will add you.

I am working on a "surprise" for those attending the OE and am requesting folks PM me their cabin #. If you are on the FE list, you do not need to message me as I already have your cabin info from the wonderful FE list Dthogue has put together.

I got our ornaments today. I hope I remember in December when I start to pack where I put them!

Mark me down for 2. DH wants to particpate as well.

 

[dthogue]

Can you add me and my Husband, can't remember if we said we were doing it or not. thanks!

I do not have you on the list - please see the post on page one and PM the necessary info - I will be glad to add you to the list.

 

[dthogue]

Does anyone know where to buy the magnetic paper to print the door signs? Went to Staples, they did not have it. Also, our local Target does not carry it. If I can't DIY, is there a Brick and Mortar store that prints them? (I could email the PDF to the store). Wasn't a complete loss of a shopping trip, as I stocked up on cheap BTS supplies from Staples, including multipacks of different colored highlighters for the Navigators for $1.00

I bought mine previously at Staples - you could try Amazon.

I don't print on the magnet paper anymore either. I use card stock (from the scrapbooking section), then buy a roll of magnets, cut them into pieces and apply to the back. I also have used sticky tack since the magnets don't always stick. YOu just can't use tape. I don't bother to laminate them, but I do mount them to a different colored paper to make them stand out.

 

[Travelbee]

Fish Extender Exchange UPDATE ​

What I propose is to make the cutoff date to join the exchange October 9th. Which is 2 months before sailing. At that point, a decision will be made if we will spilt into groups smaller groups. If a spilt is made you will be asked if you want to gift to everyone (be on both lists) or if you want to be on only one list. Unless we get a extraordinary amount of participants, the list will be divided in half, based strictly on numbers. The logistics of doing it any earlier are too much

Sounds like a good plan!

The location for the OE will be the Promenade Lounge, Deck 3 Aft. Same time and date (Day 7-Dec 15th).

The list of attendees so far is:
Travelbee (2)
Connie Allison

Can you change mine to 3? DH (Sean) wants to participate as well.

We found the magnetic paper in stock at Office Depot. Kind of pricey. I think we paid about $12 for five 8-1/2" x 11" sheets. Other places might have it cheaper, but we had a gift card to use. We might laminate some things, too, so we also picked up a 10-foot roll of magnetic strip that we can cut and stick on the back. That was about $7. Costco has a good deal on a laminator for $20. We haven't used it yet, but we saw decent reviews for it in other DIS threads.

On my last cruise the magnets would not stick to the outside of the door, but would to the inside. I thought there were too many coats of paint on the door - but it turns out - one of the housekeepers told another dis-er the doors have clean overlays applied on them rather than fresh paint. That would make the coating even thicker - which I believe, because in order to engage the dead bolt, I had to lean on the door.

I can also confirm that the magnets did not work on the outside of the door (or my sister's) a couple of weeks ago (and we'll be on the same ship). A few magnets with some heavy duty magnetic paper still work but most didn't. The laminated ones with magnetic strip did not work on the outside OR the inside. These are magnets that previously stuck to the door just fine BTW.

 

[Travelbee]

FYI - DCL has taken the IGT rates for our cruise off their Special Offer page.

 

[WVURunner]

Does anyone know where to buy the magnetic paper to print the door signs? Went to Staples, they did not have it. Also, our local Target does not carry it. If I can't DIY, is there a Brick and Mortar store that prints them? (I could email the PDF to the store). Wasn't a complete loss of a shopping trip, as I stocked up on cheap BTS supplies from Staples, including multipacks of different colored highlighters for the Navigators for $1.00

They sell them at AC Moore and at Michael's. Both stores usually will have a 40% or 50% off 1 item coupon each week. I slowly buy them each week with a coupon.

 

[Jeff Spencer]

Hello all,

Daughter's wedding went well Saturday. They are now honeymooning at Disneyworld so I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

I've updated the roll call consistent with DVCinderella's update on page 6 of the thread. I've also updated the Panama Canal certificate list per her update.

Added the embarkation day meet and greet at 3 pm.

Changed the Ornament Exchange from TBD to Promenade Lounge.

Added some additional Roll Call photos folks have sent me.

Looks like I'm 10-15 pages behind so I'll look to see if there is something I might have missed.

 

[dthogue]

Hello all,

Daughter's wedding went well Saturday. They are now honeymooning at Disneyworld so I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

I've updated the roll call consistent with DVCinderella's update on page 6 of the thread. I've also updated the Panama Canal certificate list per her update.

Added the embarkation day meet and greet at 3 pm.

Changed the Ornament Exchange from TBD to Promenade Lounge.

Added some additional Roll Call photos folks have sent me.

Looks like I'm 10-15 pages behind so I'll look to see if there is something I might have missed.

Could you please update the FE info from the first post. If you think it is ok, can you post the link to the online spreadsheet as well.

Thank you keeping us all up to date.

 

[Jeff Spencer]

I could not find an email or PM with the link in it Tammy. Emailed you so you can reply to that email with the link.

Jeff

 

[bbangel]

Ugh. I can't book my flights and hotels until I know if I am still going to be in Vancouver in December or will have moved to Halifax. And I can't know that until I know whether I can sell my place. Planning real life is so frustrating (especially when it interferes with my vacation planning)

 

[skayrobe]

First of all, Congrats Jeff to you and your family for the marriage of your daughter. I have two of my three kids married and it so great to see them happy.
Second, I was wondering what a "Fish Extender" looked like so I googled it ,of course,and I found such cute and creative ones all over the internet. There are some really cute ones on etsy. Do most of you make your own? Or have you bought them off the Internet? Thanks for answering all the "new cruiser" questions. Sherry