FEBRUARY 14, 2009 (very early roll-call!)

[Jodi]

Good Luck, grizbuzz! (3 cheers!)

I have to let you guys know that I am a little intimidated by you runners....being in good shape and all. I'm going to feel uncomfortable in my bathing suit around you guys!

Obviously you've never seen ME in a bathing suit before

 

[Daleh]

We just got home from Myrtle Beach SC. Hope you excede your expectations on the run.
Dale

 

[lovesDCL]

Best of luck on your running grizbuzz!!!

and thanks again for all the hard work in organizing the FE gift exchange!

 

[Jodijo]

OK, that's what I thought about the tags. Good thing I didn't throw them out!!
Note to self - buy 2 bags of some sort to hang off the fish thing...got it!!!

Hi Jodi! Last year I just purchased 2 canvas bags at Walmart in the craft section. I printed out some disney graphics on iron on paper, and ironed them onto the bags. It worked great.

I wanted to make fish extenders this year but am running out of time. I might just put out my canvas bags again!

 

[witch of the east]

i vote for the love boat ! i have been singing the theme song from the show all week!Does anyone else remember the song? Can't wait 2weeks to my first dcl!!!!!!!

 

[witch of the east]

we are also celebrating 15yrs!

 

[witch of the east]

i have just jumped in on all your posts! feel like you all know each other already! i should have introduced my cm's first! me dw,dh and dd10!our first dcl after a 2yr haitas from disneyland! we are east coasters and did dl first! needed a break from the parks and thought the cruise would be the way to go! hope for lots of activities for my dd so i can get a nice needed rest. i've done both dl and wdw many times but never the cruise. Thanks to all you diser's for the tips on getting me started! we sail in 2 weeks and wanted to say thanks for the tips! wasn't quite sure what the fe's were and the gift things so i just didn't sign up.Bon Voyage everyone!

 

[Jennifer_W]

i vote for the love boat ! i have been singing the theme song from the show all week!Does anyone else remember the song? Can't wait 2weeks to my first dcl!!!!!!!

Now that's a great name, too!!! There's gonna be some mighty cute door signs on this cruise!

Welcome, witch of the east! Make sure to come to the DIS meet on Sunday at 1:00. Location to follow. Go back a few posts to find the link to the poll to vote for the location.

 

[Jennifer_W]

Obviously you've never seen ME in a bathing suit before

Ummmmm, or me! Remember how I am not packing until we are walking out the door for the airport, as I am trying to lose 30 pounds (ha!) before we leave, and I am delusionally thinking I might possibly fit into different clothes by then????

 

[witch of the east]

Thank you for the welcome! i have been tring to find the post for the meets but no luck. although i am slightly computer chalenged!so far i read sun 1pmat topsiders. is that still correct? and the vote for the name of the cruise i could not find but i will have something on our door about the love boat and pirates as i am pirate obsessed!

 

[PURTYPAT1]

Is anyone staying at the Hyatt & going on the Disney bus in the AM ?

We are

 

[Jodi]

Hi Patty!! I'm flying into Tampa on Thurs., going to Mom's in Sarasota for 2 nights, then driving up first thing Sat. a.m.!

Welcome to the Wicked Witch of the East!! Yep, I think the mini DIS party is @ 1 on Sunday @ topsiders.

Hey, how will we identify eachother??? I look like this , can't miss me!

Are any of your husbands coming to the meet? or kids? My husband thinks can't believe we're doing all of this "gift stuff" & "meetings". I've already dragged him to marathons & stuff where he's had to meet other DIS people from the WISH boards . Poor guy .

So do you guys get up early or stay up late on the cruise? I'm an early riser by nature, but want to stay up late AND get up early on the cruise. I guess that means I'll be taking some naps...

 

[PURTYPAT1]

Hi Patty!!

Hey, how will we identify eachother??? I look like this , can't miss me!

lol Jodi, you crack me up!!!! We are flying down Friday afternoon, & heading to DW for the rest of the day, then back to the Hyatt.

I am an early riser too, does anyone power walk? Any takers? I would love company, I'm full of great stories.

 

[Jennifer_W]

Are any of your husbands coming to the meet? or kids? My husband thinks can't believe we're doing all of this "gift stuff" & "meetings". I've already dragged him to marathons & stuff where he's had to meet other DIS people from the WISH boards . Poor guy .

So do you guys get up early or stay up late on the cruise? I'm an early riser by nature, but want to stay up late AND get up early on the cruise. I guess that means I'll be taking some naps...

Yes, as the only obsessive planner (& female!) in our house, I am excited to meet everyone. DH & sons not so sure. I am not letting them know it is an option to not go.

 

[lovesDCL]

lol Jodi, you crack me up!!!! We are flying down Friday afternoon, & heading to DW for the rest of the day, then back to the Hyatt.

I am an early riser too, does anyone power walk? Any takers? I would love company, I'm full of great stories.

Hi Patty,

We are also flying in Friday afternoon and staying at the Hyatt and taking the DCL bus to the port in the morning. We also wanted to visit DW or DTD but taking a town car there roundtrip at $100 + tip for just a few hours doesn't look too hot for us. Are you driving there? And do you know if we can pay to take the ME over? Thanks!

 

[PURTYPAT1]

Hi Patty,

We are also flying in Friday afternoon and staying at the Hyatt and taking the DCL bus to the port in the morning. We also wanted to visit DW or DTD but taking a town car there roundtrip at $100 + tip for just a few hours doesn't look too hot for us. Are you driving there? And do you know if we can pay to take the ME over? Thanks!

I think you can take a bus, from the airport to DW. It really isn't all that expensive. I reserved a compact car for the 4 of us from Thrifty. It's only costing us $32.51 (I reserved last year) If I had room in our rent a car, I would have, gladly taken you guys. Keep in mind that I am making a liquor store stop. If you need anything, send me a PM .

Mears Shuttle is moderately priced for transfers between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and the Disney resorts at $30 roundtrip for adults (12 and older) and $22 for kids ages 4-11. Kids 3 and under are free.

http://www.mearstransportation.com/

I am very excited about the Hyatt. Apparently, we leave our luggage in the room locked, & then, Disney picks it up & deliver it to the Magic


I guess we will see you on the bus in the AM

 

[lovesDCL]

Patty thanks so much for all the info and you kind offers! I am looking into the Mears shuttle... And I think we may take you up on the liquor store stop... Will let you know soon!


Less than 2 weeks!!! I can't wait!

 

[Jodijo]

Is anyone staying at the Hyatt & going on the Disney bus in the AM ?

We are

We are too! Did you book it with your cruise?
We booked it separately and I am not sure how it works. We don't fly into MCO until 10:30pm on Friday. Do you know when and where do we check in with the cruise line? How does the luggage thing work?

 

[witch of the east]

yes i am a power walker! and plan to walk deck 4 every am at sea, also will take yoga classes if available. my dh is kinda shy so getting him to the meet is a if if situation. my dd probably not cause i have a spa appt at 2 and hope she will be in lab !

 

[Jennifer_W]

I am an early riser too, does anyone power walk? Any takers? I would love company, I'm full of great stories.

What time do you think you'll be walking? I plan on walking deck 4 too, just not sure when. I am kind of tied to the baby's schedule...but of course if I woke up early before he did it wouldn't really matter if I was gone.* Of course, it's VACATION and sleeping in is good, too!

*Because DH would still be with him, not that I would leave the baby alone!