Halloween on Oct. 31, 2002 Wonder?

[taswira]

For those <B>adults</B> who plan to dress in costume for Halloween: Are you wearing your Halloween costume to dinner that first night (31st)? We have late dinner seating and figure the adult Halloween party probably starts right after that. I was curious about whether it would be appropriate to go to dinner in costume. What do you think?

 

[taswira]

Are you wearing your Halloween costume to dinner on the 31st? Anyone?

 

[momto2dkids]

taswira,

My family and I were thinking about wearing our costumes to dinner. Since we have our children, we have early seating for dinner and we might be cutting it close time wise if we don't get ready before hand.
It also might depend on what rotation we have for meals.

Lynn

 

[taswira]

Ooops! I thought I answered this. THANK You, momto2dkids! I think Michael (my adult nephew) is going to be something "gothic" and probably won't be <I>too</I> strange. He actually has a realistic (as in <I>well</I> over a thousand dollars) Star Wars "Storm Trooper" costume that he wanted to bring, but there would be no place to put it in our stateroom and us still be able to walk around! Besides, he admitted it would be WAY too hot and uncomfortable (maybe like all those Disney characters!). I don't know yet what I will be, but it will have to be something I can wear to dinner. We're likely to have the TAP rotation again, but I think Triton's will expect some unusual attire on Halloween eve!

 

[momto2dkids]

Hi taswira,

How are you doing?

We are becoming more excited all the time, just like Christmas Eve as a child(well i'm no longer a child but still get that "Can't sleep" excitment every year).
I have already booked the dolphin swim for myself and DD in Nassau. Still working out final choices for the costumes, but no it will all come together.

Take care

 

[andicat]

There MUST be more Halloween Wonder cruisers out there. Come on, guys. Let us know you're with us! We hope to get together on the ship for a big DIS group picture.

 

[jmalk]

Taswira and others,

I was thinking of surprising my kids with a Halloween cruise. I just can't wait for next October. If I empty out the change jar, I can probably make a dent in the price (it's a BIG jar). I think I just need a little encouragement from you guys to send that email to DU.

Am I right that there are no more Castaway Club discounts anymore?

 

[taswira]

Hey, jmalk!!! YES!! Just DO IT! I'm taking my nephew on this one as his birthday present, but he's an airline pilot and will be turning 35. I don't expect him to spend much time with me, but that's okay. He's never been on a cruise before, and we both love Halloween and Disney. I'm sure your kids would love this one also. So empty out the jar and JOIN us!

 

[taswira]

Forgot to answer your question. You are right. There are no more CC discounts unless you book onboard. But if you are a Disney Club member, you can at least get the $50 onboard credit if you give them your card number when you make your ressie. It's better than nothing. And DU may give you a discount or credit also.

 

[jmalk]

Well, add three more to your group picture! My DD 12, and DS 10, and I will be joining you.

What is the best way to get the cheapest price for the Radisson for the night before? I think I remember seeing someone got a Fall special for $59. Anyone have info on this?

 

[jmalk]

By the way, I joined the Disney club for $32.00 to get a $50.00 credit. I'm saving money!

 

[taswira]

Sounds great! I don't know the details of the Radisson deal. I know there is a thread here somewhere about it, but I couldn't find it. I can try to check it out tomorrow if you don't find anything, or you could send a PM to "peagreen." I know she booked the $59 rate just a few days ago for early November.

 

[jmalk]

Never mind, I did a search and found the thread, but the best I could do was $79. I will PM peagren. It will be worth the extra $ to meet all my fellow DISers. Now...what to pack?

 

[taswira]

Haven't you cruised DCL before? If you've done a 7-day, just cut your list in half, and leave off the "formal" stuff. Semi-formal or somewhat dressy is good for Triton's, but if you end up at Triton's on Halloween night, a Halloween costume should suffice!

 

[jmalk]

It seems clothes are usually the least of my worries. I need to have the essential over the door shoe holder. Then there's sunscreen, cameras, underwater cameras, snorkel gear, phone cards, bubbles, etc. Last time it seemed I had one suitcase with no clothes, just junk. Then there are the costumes...

Since I seem in good company here with my obsessive overplanning, I feel almost normal. But in the outside world...

 

[taswira]

I'm sure I'm FAR from the norm when it comes to packing, whether here or in the "outside" world ;-). It all began when I started leading a few safaris each year and every item was a concern. So now I do this for cruises also. On my little iPaq PDA, I have three lists for DCL packing: 3 day, 4 day, 7 day. Each list has <I>all</I> the items I take in my carry-on (including a small wallet-on-a-string type purse that holds passport and essentials) and one checked rollaboard bag. Below the "packing" list I also list each item I plan to wear each day . . like "Day 1 - Embarkation . . " and "Day 1 - Dinner . . ". It may sound obsessive, but it WORKS! I do this every time I pack for <I>anywhere</I>. If it's a repeat trip, like a cruise, it usually needs no modification. I always have everything I need, wear everything I brought, and don't end up with <I>anything</I> I didn't wear or need. If I buy something new to bring, it replaces something on the list. I know I'm not the <I>only</I> one who does this, but I'd guess there might be <I>one</I> out of every <I>several thousand</I> who is this "unconventional" (Okay - "strange," but it sure saves stress about forgetting anything or lugging something I never use). The only "wrench" this time is Halloween, because <I>that</I> means a COSTUME!

 

[andicat]

Tas, those of us who have had the pleasure of your acquaintance know that you ARE unconventional, strange AND obsessive about having everything well-organized, but it's all part of what makes you so amusing . . uh, I mean . . interesting! Not all of us are so organized or carry a PDA. I try to figure what I'll need and I throw it all in a suitcase. I use a small daypack as a carry-on. I don't even do a list. If there is anything I need that I didn't bring, it will give me an excuse to indulge in my favorite sport - SHOPPING! My only cruise so far has been Carnival. I am SO looking forward to Disney! And Tas - don't forget to call me when you get back to FL so we can do the parks together again. I hope you're not mad at my post about Capt. Tom. You never replied.

And jmalk - Welcome, WELCOME to you and yours! We're so glad you've decided to board the Halloween Wonder!

 

[jmalk]

I am looking forward to meeting all you guys. I feel like this is going to be some kind of reunion. What do you want me to bring?

But really, did you guys decide to do any Halloween things? I was thinking about getting some of those glow in the dark necklaces for all the (young and old) kids. Do we bring trick or treat stuff? Maybe we could make up treat bags to drop off for the kids at their rooms. What do you think?

 

[momto2dkids]

Welcome jmalk,

It's nice to see others joining in(slowly ) for the cruise. I am bringing several things to decorate our cabin with, but had wondered if we should bring other small items like candy, small toy's and the like for any kids that might be trick-or-treating. If anyone knows for sure please let the word out.
Looking forward to meeting and cruising with you all!!
Lynn

 

[taswira]

Looks like it's all coming together! Our cruise is <I>fast</I> approaching. Yes, I plan to bring a few Halloween things in addition to my costume (which is <I>still undecided</I>!). As for trick-or-treating, I was wondering if anyone knows DCL's policy on that? If we bring any type of food to give to the kids, and then <I>any</I> child gets sick for <I>any</I> reason, there might be some liability involved. But small toys and such, maybe adding some of those cookies from the ship, would probably be a nice idea. I <I>think</I> DCL actually has some sort of trick-or-treating for the kids, with treats that <I>they</I> provide (or so I've heard). Supposedly there is also an adult Halloween party separate from the children. But we DISers <I>could</I> all get together for a Halloween celebration also. I wonder if they will have a Spooky Sail-Away Deck Party? I love those deck parties!

And <B>andicat</B>: Don't worry. I am not mad at you for the Captain Tom remark nor for your reference to my obsessive organization. I'll be back in FL on 15 Oct. and will call you the next day so we can do WDW and MT.