February 26, 2011 - 7 Night Caribbean Sailing

[peachygreen]

We have main dining. I can't imagine with an almost 5 year old and a 10 month old (who crashes by 7pm every night) trying to do late dinner. Actually my parents who are cruising with us I think might even have a harder time with 2nd dining time. I think I'm going to try to reserve Flounder's for my baby a couple of nights after dinner so we can all enjoy the shows together. That is unless her sleep habits completly change between now and then. LOL. (tonight she was ready for bed at 6:45. There is no putting her off - she is a crab apple if I try to keep her up later. I wish she didn't want to go to be quite so early as I get so little time to spend with her after work at night)

Okay so go ahead and sign me up for the FE. Room 6614 - party of 4 2 adults (man/woman) and 2 girls DD1 almost 5 and DD2 10 months. My sewing projects are going well so I should have time/money after Christmas to figure out what to do for FE gifts.

We are celebrating 4 birthday's on this cruise. My mom's is Feb 12th, my husband's is Feb 15th, mine is departure day Feb 26th and DD1's birthday is March 23rd. (Yes we have a lot of birthday is a very short period of time in our family).

 

[wld4mky]

Everyone!!!!!
Lots and Lots of Birthdays to celebrate!!!

 

[zaz]

Thank you for your welcome everyone!

We have the late supper with our 2 girls, so we may be interested in changing time if someone wants to. However, I think I've pretty much made my mind about it and making full use of the kids clubs!

Hendy Clan : Too bad it's your son that will turn 12… my daughter is 12 too and I do worry a bit about the friends situation onboard. It would have been great if she could have exchanged e-mails with another girl prior to the trip!

Everyone that traveled with kids before : should be bring a small umbrella stroller onboard? Will walking on the ship be very tiring for a 3 yrs old or should she be ok if she's a normal walker (you know, walks from the house to parks, while shopping, etc.)?

 

[wld4mky]

For onboard she will prob. be fine. You might want to bring it for shore excursions if you plan on going on any. They do have strollers on board. But any time I went to use one they were all gone.

 

[zaz]

And here I am again.

I'm sorry, I don't want to seem dumb! ;-) but...

I now know what fish extenders are (mailbox hanging from the fish by the door). What can be handmade or bought I assume.

So what's the link to this thread? Some sort of mail exchange once aboard?

Thanks!

 

[peachygreen]

And here I am again.

I'm sorry, I don't want to seem dumb! ;-) but...

I now know what fish extenders are (mailbox hanging from the fish by the door). What can be handmade or bought I assume.

So what's the link to this thread? Some sort of mail exchange once aboard?

Thanks!

A fish exchange is kinda like a secret santa on board. Disers from the group meet who want to participate exchange their room #'s and then you leave a small gift in a bag or pouch or something similar outside the cabin door hanging off the mail fish.

Here are some threads
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1980639&highlight=fe+gifts

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1774643&highlight=fe+gifts

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2381161&highlight=fe+gifts

There are several threads with examples of things people have made or bought as FE gifts.

 

[peachygreen]

Wow I just realized that we are exactly 4 months out from our cruise! I can't wait!

 

[Alexis Green]

Alright, I've finally updated the front page! Look at all the birthdays! I'm getting super excited now that the cruise is less than 4 months away!!!

Mike and I are doing the second seating for dinner. We are both late eaters and would probably be more awake to see the shows before having a full tummy. I also can't wait for halloween! I bought a beautiful giselle curtain dress and I can't wait to wear it on the cruise too!

 

[nokidz]

HI all!!!!
My wife and I are booked on this cruise as well. Guess what??? We are CANADIAN!!!! This will be our 6th cruise. As it stands now, it is just the two of us. ut with the Canadian discount, we may be adding all our kids, theres a lot dispite my screen name, and the mother-in-law and a few extras. In total, there could be upwards of 12 of us......
We did this exact cruise last Feb. Talk to you all soon......

OK, it is official, there will be 11 more Canadians in 4 cabins going on this cruise!!!!
All I can say is...HURRY UP FEB 26th!!!!!

 

[Time4disneynow]

OK, it is official, there will be 11 more Canadians in 4 cabins going on this cruise!!!!
All I can say is...HURRY UP FEB 26th!!!!!

That's great....going to be a great cruise...can't wait.!!!!

 

[zaz]

This is SOOO exciting! All I'm doing these days is think about the cruise!! and planning; and researching.

 

[Hendy Clan]

Me too Zaz, me too!

 

[Time4disneynow]

122 Days!!!!!!

 

[peachygreen]

122 Days!!!!!!

Any Platinum Cruisers getting ready to start booking things?

 

[wld4mky]

Any Platinum Cruisers getting ready to start booking things?

Not us... just silver , Have to wait til Nov. 27th I think. Leave some for the rest of us. LOL Any suggestions? What are your favorites?

 

[zaz]

I'm a no colour at all, so think of me will you?

I totally support the request for tips and favorites sharing!

 

[pamsacruzin]

Just joined disboards. Looking forward to Disney Cruise February-2011. Sailing with a party of 8 (2 Cabins). Should be fun. This will be our 9th cruise, but the first with Disney. We are thinking about participating in the fish extender exchange. Any thoughts?

 

[Time4disneynow]

Just joined disboards. Looking forward to Disney Cruise February-2011. Sailing with a party of 8 (2 Cabins). Should be fun. This will be our 9th cruise, but the first with Disney. We are thinking about participating in the fish extender exchange. Any thoughts?

Hi and

Fish extender exchange is so much fun.

 

[Time4disneynow]

Here are some tips:

1.Over the door shoe holders. Take two for the split bath, one for toiletries and the other for the shoes.

2. Bring 2 bungee cords (one for each door) if you have connecting rooms to keep the doors open. They are heavy doors and will not stay open by themselves. If closed, you cannot open them from the other stateroom.

3.When traveling with little ones (toddlers) take along a bath mat for the shower/tub and baby bath bubbles to use to get the sunscreen off of them. Don't forget a little bath toy. The bath mat rolls up easy and/or just lays flat in luggage.

4. Extension cord for iPod, hair dryer, cameras, travel clock, etc. Easy to plug things in overnight and take them for the next day.

5.Clothes pins for hanging up wet suits in the shower and to close curtains to keep that morning sun out of your room!

6. Nightlight for bathroom.

7.Bring (especially if you have a verandah) a small pair of binoculars. It's great for looking at passing islands, dolphins, etc. Be sure that the kids keep the cord around their necks when they're using them so they don't drop them overboard.

8. If you can, either pack or send beforehand sand toys. The ones to purchase there can be expensive

9. Baby powder - sprinkle it on sandy feet, wait a second and the sand just brushes away with a towel.

10.Crayons, books and plain paper for kids during the down time (is there such a thing on DCL) in the room --- have them make a "picture" scrapbook for when they get back home!

Hope this helps....I will post more tips soon.

 

[pamsacruzin]

Thank you for the welcome and the suggestions.