Halloween on Oct. 31, 2002 Wonder?

[jmalk]

What obsessive organization? Seemed normal to me....

 

[taswira]

What I meant to say was obsessive <I>organizing</I>. I'm surprised andicat didn't catch that one!

 

[taswira]

<B>Just a reminder of DCL's Halloween plan:</B>
From Guest Services: "<I>Onboard, featured events will include Family Trick-Or-Treating, as well as themed parties for the children and for the teens. For adults, we offer a Halloween Party with Costume Contest with prizes being awarded to the best of the best. Guests of all ages are encouraged to bring their costumes</I>!"

<B>Kids:</B> Could we maybe get a "head count" of the DISer kids on this cruise, and their ages (names not necessary)? That way those of us bringing things to add to their trick-or-treating will know better what might be appropriate. It's just an idea and if no one wants to that's fine, but it would also help those who are looking for DIS kids the same age as theirs.

<B>Adults:</B> Are any of you going "all out" and entering the Costume Contest? I hadn't planned on anything <I>spectacular</I> for myself. I want to be able to wear it to dinner on Halloween. I guess for the contest originality would be the big plus. But what is the prize for "best of the best?" A cruise?

<B>DIS Group Photo:</B> We only had a few replies from those willing to be in a DIS group photo (on Halloween in costume?). Anyone else?

Please keep this thread going. We need to keep it visible for anyone else joining us, as well as keep in touch!

 

[jmalk]

Well, me, DD 12, and DS 10 will be there and in costume. We plan to be in the picture.

 

[taswira]

This is what I've gathered so far from this thread and others. If there is an asterisk, you have said you'll be in the DIS group picture.:

Andicat<font color=C30003>*</font> - Solo unless her boyfriend changes his mind

Arkiepaula - Herself, DH, DD 16, DS 7

Jmalk<font color=C30003>*</font> - Herself, DD 12, DS 10

Kimber79<font color=C30003>*</font> - 18 people! No stats, but I think her parents are the only prior cruisers in the group.

Ktharris - Herself, DH, DD 9, DS 6

Momto2dkids<font color=C30003>*</font> - Herself, DH, DD 8, DS 3

n0pa - Matt & Sarah (Any kids?) - Is Sarah the same as Simba Sarah who is on this cruise?

Taswira<font color=C30003>*</font> - Herself and DN 35 (nephew)

 

[andicat]

Thanks for the list, Tas! You can remove the possibility of my BF from your next update. He is adamant about not going. That's okay. I'll find plenty of fun without him!

Have you guys seen the latest Disneystore Catalog? The Fall 2002 one arrived in my mailbox today and it is spectacular! Has a little (lots) of EVERYTHING. For anyone on our Halloween cruise with infants or toddlers, there are some FANTASTIC costumes for them in this catalog. Look through the whole catalog because they are scattered. Almost (but not quite!) makes me wish I had one (a toddler).

It seems there are just a few of us posting, but lots of people on this cruise. It would be fun to hear from everyone about their planning and stuff. Lurkers?

 

[momto2dkids]

Hello all 'Wonder"ful Halloween cruisers!

Taswira, my DD will actually be closer to nine by the time we sail(she might be somewhat upset with me if I listed her age as 8 since she is technically now 8 and the BIG 1/2)

Does anyone know when we should start looking at getting our cruise documentation in the mail?

I, too, received the new Disney catalog and it does have some great costumes in it for both children and adults, the only problem is quite a few seem like they would take up quite a bit of space in a suitcase to pack. Since we are doing the land/sea package our suitcases will probably be pretty full already so I am trying to find costumes that take the least amount of space.

Take care all!

 

[jmalk]

Do we have an idea how many are staying at the Radisson?

 

[momto2dkids]

taswira,

Thanks for all the work organizing all the stats for the Wonder Halloween cruise.

When I updated my DD's age I neglected to point out that my very DM(mother) is also going on the trip with us. If you happen to update the list before we leave, I would appreciate if you would add her. She is and has been so excited for the trip. She says she hasn't been to Disney World(only MK then) since she took my sister and myself when I was around 9 and she is very nostalgic about going back and experiencing it again not only with me but with her grandchildren. It brings joy to my heart and tears to my eyes when I think of the wonderful time we will all have and the memories my children will have of the whole experience, but especially that grandma was with them.

 

[taswira]

Easy to update, momto2dkids! Welcome aboard to your mother! I'll keep posting the list here in the thread so everyone can see it and advise me if it needs updating. <B>(If there is an asterisk, you have said you'll be in the DIS group Halloween picture. We hope you ALL will decide to join us for that memorable moment!)</B>:

<B>Andicat<font color="red">*</font></B>- Solo

<B>Arkiepaula</B> - Herself, DH, DD 16, DS 7

<B>Jmalk<font color="red">*</font></B> - Herself, DD 12, DS 10

<B>Kimber79<font color="red">*</font></B> - 17 people! No stats, but I think her parents are the only prior cruisers in her group.

<B>Ktharris</B> - Herself, DH, DD 9, DS 6

<B>Momto2dkids<font color="red">*</font></B> - Herself, DH, DM, DD 9 (almost!), DS 3

<B>n0pa</B> - Matt & Sarah (Any kids?) - Is Sarah the same as Simba Sarah who is on this cruise?

<B>Taswira<font color="red">*</font></B> - Herself and DN 35 (nephew)

Also, since there are no last names listed, it should be safe to add where you are staying if you wanted to. I know jmalk is staying at the Radisson and looking for others there.

 

[kimber79]

Hi there fellow Halloween cruisers!! Here is my official list in my group:

Myself (35), DD (16), DS (11)
My Sister & Husband, Niece (4), Nephew (13)
My Brother & Wife, Niece (2) (well, she turns 2 November 4!)
My Sister
Mom & Dad (yes, they are the only past cruisers in our entire group!)
Family Friend & Her Husband, Daughter (6), Daughter (9)

Oops, I guess I was off by one, there are only 17 in our group!! We are all so excited to venture out on our first ever cruise!! We look forward to meeting our new friends we have here. Not sure yet where we will be staying, but I will let you all know just as soon as we figure it out!

Talk to you all soon! Thanks for all your hard work Taswira!

Kim

 

[taswira]

Thanks, kimber79! I posted an updated list <B><a href="http://www.primateprojections.com/travel/DISlist.html">HERE</A></B> so you can reach it easily even when you're not on this board. There are no links to it from anywhere but this thread, no META tags for Web spiders, and of course no last names. I'm also posting here:

<B>If there is an asterisk, you have said you'll be in the DIS group Halloween picture. We hope you ALL will decide to join us for that memorable moment!:</B>
<UL>
<LI><B>Andicat<font color="red">*</font></B>- Solo


<LI><B>Arkiepaula</B> - Herself, DH, DD 16, DS 7


<LI><B>Jmalk<font color="red">*</font></B> - Herself, DD 12, DS 10


<LI><B>Kimber79<font color="red">*</font></B> - Herself (35), DD (16), DS (11); Sister & Husband; Niece (4), Nephew (13), Brother & Wife; Niece (2) (well, she turns 2 November 4!); Her Sister; Mom & Dad (yes, they are the only past cruisers in our entire group!); Family Friend & Her Husband, Daughter (6), Daughter (9)


<LI><B>Ktharris</B> - Herself, DH, DD 9, DS 6


<LI><B>Momto2dkids<font color="red">*</font></B> - Herself, DH, DM, DD 9 (almost!), DS 3


<LI><B>n0pa</B> - Matt & Sarah (Any kids?) - Is Sarah the same as Simba Sarah who is on this cruise?


<LI><B>Taswira<font color="red">*</font></B> - Herself and DN 35 (nephew)
</UL>

 

[taswira]

I notice there are three 9 year old girls and two 16 year old girls on our cruise. Maybe they'll "hang out" together!

 

[andicat]

I LIKE the web page you posted for the list Tas! That's better than listing everything on the board as it grows BIGGER. Maybe you could add more info like where each DISer is staying and what days they might be at WDW if they're doing that, or even what dates they will do Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party because some are bound to be there, right? For those who don't know, Tas and I are doing MNSSHP on the 27th. Since we are passholders we'll get there around 5 for the passholder pre-party!

 

[jmalk]

Taswira,

Thanks for the list and link. I still haven't told the kids we are going. I don't know if I should just have them dropped off at the airport or tell them in advance. Anyone else planning a surprize?

 

[momto2dkids]

My family and I are looking at attending the MNSSHP on the 27th as well. We are doing the land/sea package and the land portion starts that day with the cruise to follow on the 31st. I hope it is as fun as it looks. Our kids are so excited they are telling everyone they know that they get to go trick or treating with Mickey Mouse this Halloween. It should be a blast for all.

 

[taswira]

WONDERful, momto2dkids! You will ALL love it! Is it okay if I add a MNSSHP list on the web page where I put the Halloween Wonder DIS List, and add you to it?

 

[momto2dkids]

taswira,
Yes, please add us to your list for the MNSSHP.

Since you've cruised before I was wondering if you remembered when you received your cruise documents prior to the cruise. Was it just a few weeks or more like a month or so out?

It all seems like a dream, I guess I figure that when I have the documents in hand and can touch and see them it will all feel more real.

 

[taswira]

Thanks! The updated list is posted <a href="http://www.primateprojections.com/travel/DISlist.html">HERE</A>. Scroll down to see the MNSSHP list so far.

I have received excursion forms 2 months out, and my actual cruise documents 2 weeks out or slightly sooner. I am always worried about not being here (Idaho) when they arrive, since I spend much of my time in FL. So I have them sent to my FL address.

 

[taswira]

For anyone having a hard time thinking up a costume, there is a <B><a href="http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=237190">Costume Central</A></B> thread here on the DIS with some ideas.