February 4th, 2012 MAGIC 7 night Western cruise

[magic458]

When we did the MR on the Wonder last year the pirate bandanas where waiting at the main dining room for us, and there is a specific pirate menu every main dining room uses. I really enjoyed the menu but I have also read a lot of people don't like that menu. I don't recall anything else special about the dinner itself.

We are doing Palo for brunch because we think the dining rooms hold their own for dinner.

Thanks, Palo for brunch is already booked online, I believe I'm going to keep our reservations and when I get onboard I'll try to change them to a table for 4, I hear Palo keeps about 50% of the reservations for reserving on the day of the cruise. I'm hoping.[/QUOTE]

We are in the same boat...literally
I have a Palo dinner held, but will consider brunch and enjoy all the dinners.

Anyone else thought that there are not going to be as many on the ship?
The fantasy will be a month from launch. I was shocked that ALL port boarding times were available.

 

[Goofy39.3]

I also hope the ship sails less than full, but I highly doubt it will. DCL will offer FL resident or CM discounts to get the ship as close to full as it can. And the selfish part of me doesn't like the thought of too many people paying less than I did.

 

[Tennis Bro]

Greetings ~

Here's an update of participants:

Goofy39.3 - DH, DW, DS4 and DFriend (adult)
ClassicPooh2 - DW, DH, DD9, DD3
JLitfin - DH, DW (and possible other adult couple)
deidre - DW, DH, DS18months
CrazyZeus1 - DW, DH, DS8
MeghanElizabeth - MeghanElizabeth and her parents
Cathycruiser - Cathy & Matt (possibly participating)
bobrowskifam4 - DH, DW, DD12, DS9
Cheryllynn74 - DW and DH
JohnsonsFour - DW, DH, DD10, DS8
schimj (DH), TiffanyD (DW) and cheryl046 (DMiL)
Roxy217 - DH, DW, DS17, DD13, DS9
KommandoK - DH and DW
sopandbass - DW, DH, DD11, DD'sBF14
Intlmanofmystery -DH, DW, DD9, DD5 (plus friends in 2 other staterooms, each with DH, DW and 2 DDs each)

Some of you have sent your stateroom numbers. If you have not, please post them here or send a private message so I can create a map to make gift delivery easier for all of us!

Hope you're having a good time planning and you are anticipating a great cruise!

The fish extender thing sounds so fun and I know my kids would love it...but I read one blog that said 60 families participated on their cruise! It seems overwhelming to make/bring something for that many families. Has anyone ever divided up into smaller groups to make it more manageable?

 

[Diyara]

I was thrown off without the year - we write to my husbands family in Italy
So you will be in WDW from 28 Jan ? Awesome! Are you staying after the cruise?

Yes we will be at wdw from 28. january on Sadly we had to leave after the cruise because our son only got 2 weeks school vacation.


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I also thought about to book stingray adventure at cc. But i asked my self, if the ocean would be warm enough to be there in water that long??

 

[magic458]

The fish extender thing sounds so fun and I know my kids would love it...but I read one blog that said 60 families participated on their cruise! It seems overwhelming to make/bring something for that many families. Has anyone ever divided up into smaller groups to make it more manageable?

This one is already at 60.

 

[Roxy217]

This one is already at 60.

We're at 60 Families?! I must have missed the other part of the list - It looked like about 20. Can someone confirm? May need another trip to the craft store!

 

[magic458]

We're at 60 Families?! I must have missed the other part of the list - It looked like about 20. Can someone confirm? May need another trip to the craft store!

I should have said 60 people.

 

[pluto1979]

HI All,
I just booked this cruise and would love to join the FE group! Can someone please tell me know is organizing it so that i may sign up? Also is there a FB page set up for this cruise as well? Any info would be great! Can't wait to meet as many of you as possible! Should be an exciting cruise!
Thanks for the help!

 

[Roxy217]

I should have said 60 people.

WHEW!! LoL -

 

[Roxy217]

HI All,
I just booked this cruise and would love to join the FE group! Can someone please tell me know is organizing it so that i may sign up? Also is there a FB page set up for this cruise as well? Any info would be great! Can't wait to meet as many of you as possible! Should be an exciting cruise!
Thanks for the help!

Welcome - I'm sure someone will get in touch with you This is our first cruise & we are very excited as well. You must have some great stories to tell as a cast member - can't wait to hear some

 

[Goofy39.3]

Pluto1979, Did you book on a CM discount?

 

[JLitfin]

Just wondering is the list of families/participants up to date? Double checking to see how many families we have signed up so far.

Thanks.

 

[popschein67]

Hello! I am new to this site and new to Disnry cruises but have been looking into this and would love to be a part of the FE experience. Not sure if there is a group set up that I can join...anyone have an idea? Will be traveling with my hubby and 4 year old daughter and she would love it. Thanks!

 

[Cheryllynn74]

HI All,
I just booked this cruise and would love to join the FE group! Can someone please tell me know is organizing it so that i may sign up? Also is there a FB page set up for this cruise as well? Any info would be great! Can't wait to meet as many of you as possible! Should be an exciting cruise!
Thanks for the help!

Hi Adam! Welcome! Sharon (sopandbass) is organizing the FE's. I think someone posted an updated list above but it will have to be revised as more people are wanting to participate. I haven't seen anyone mention a FB page..that would be cool. I love your blog and all your stories. How exciting to get to do all that you have done, you are truly blessed with Disney Magic.

 

[sopandbass]

Hi, Everyone!

I'm sorry I haven't had time to post recently. I direct a holiday singing group and we're in the thick of singing gigs right now. I promise I will post something soon that includes everyone who wants to participate in FE exchange!!!

If you want to participate, please send me a private message or post the following information on the thread:

Stateroom residents (with ages for those under 18) and their relationship to each other

Your Stateroom Number (so I can mark a map that will be distributed to make delivery easier)

We're looking forward to the cruise!

Sharon

 

[popschein67]

Sharon - Thank you and we are really looking forward to this. Our information is below:

stateroom 7612 in room total - dh, dw & dd - 4 yrs old

This sounds like so much fun and we are all very excited. Thank you for being organizer and looking forward to cruise and to meeting all.

Happy Holidays!

updated 1/1/12 - Sharon I put the wrong room number when I first posted and got our documents and realized. We are in 7612 all other information is correct. Thanks and we are getting very excited.

 

[sopandbass]

Here's the most updated list for FE exchange:

Goofy39.3 - DH, DW, DS4 and DFriend (adult)
ClassicPooh2 - DW, DH, DD9, DD3
JLitfin - DH, DW (and possible other adult couple)
deidre - DW, DH, DS18months
CrazyZeus1 - DW, DH, DS8
MeghanElizabeth - MeghanElizabeth and her parents
Cathycruiser - Cathy & Matt (possibly participating)
bobrowskifam4 - DH, DW, DD12, DS9
Cheryllynn74 - DW and DH
JohnsonsFour - DW, DH, DD10, DS8
Roxy217 - DH, DW, DS17, DD13, DS9
KommandoK - DH and DW
sopandbass - DW, DH, DD11, DD'sBF14
Intlmanofmystery -DH, DW, DD9, DD5 (plus friends in 2 other staterooms, each with DH, DW and 2 DDs each)
pluto1979
popschein67 - DH, DW, DD-4

I have not heard from many of you with your stateroom number or confirmation of your participation. Please let us all know so we'll know how many gifts to bring.

The cut-off date for joining will be January 4 so that everyone has time to plan.

Hope you're all enjoying the holidays and planning your cruise!!!!

Sharon

 

[CrazyZeus1]

Sorry for the late reply...just realized I haven't checked in here in ages. We actually had to switch our cruise. Sorry to miss the fun!

 

[ClassicPooh2]

Sharon- Another big thanks for all that you are doing (especially during this hectic time ) I'm glad to have a deadline date. Thanks!

Happy Holidays to everyone on the February 4 sailing!! It's hard to believe it is just around the corner. Is the trip part of anyones Christmas gifts?

The girls will learn we will be going to Florida, but won't know about the cruise until we arrive at the port to set sail. Hopefully we can pull it off.

We are still part of the FE and our info remains the same. Sharon I believe I've sent you our cabin number. Let me know if I haven't.

The Soboliks

 

[Tennis Bro]

Our girls found out as a Christmas gift...they each opened puzzle pieces. When they put it together, it said DISNEY CRUISE.

We are very excited! 6 weeks left!!!