January 12, 2013 Eastern on the Fantasy

[mystycalchyk]

Hey that is too cool, what room are you in? we are in 10094, I am sure in the 2 weeks we will see all one another. Hope to see you.

We are in 9072
Yay for back to backs!

 

[castawaycayfans]

We are in the final week of our Countdown now to when we leave our driveway to head to FL. What time is your rainforest Hike at? My youngest son and I are also doing that, and we have a really early morning start. (like 7:30 or something like that). I was wondering if they had other times, that were just filled when we booked the tour

I believe 7:30am and our DS is really excited. He looked it up online and it really looks neat. We are so excited!

Anybody else staying at the Residence Inn at PC? We are planning on parking there and using the shuttle.

 

[E2ME2]

Phantomzkb & mystycalchyk - Congrats on your B2B cruises.
We are doing a Sea & Land B2B - after the 1/12 Cruise, we spend the following week in Disney World at the Saratoga Springs resort.
We are so looking forward to this vacation!

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our fellow cruisers

 

[Phantomzkb]

E2ME2, That is so fun, that isgoing to be a great time, we love WDW, in fact we will stop there to the Magic Kingdom to check out New Fantasyland and eat at Be Our Guest resturant. You guys have fun on you b2b land and sea

 

[E2ME2]

E2ME2, That is so fun, that isgoing to be a great time, we love WDW, in fact we will stop there to the Magic Kingdom to check out New Fantasyland and eat at Be Our Guest resturant. You guys have fun on you b2b land and sea

3 Days to go for you guys - eh?
I hope you have sorted out all your packing; we plan to tackle that this weekend.
Enjoy your first leg, and get the FANTASY all warmed up for us!
See you when we get onboard on the 12th........

 

[Phantomzkb]

3 Days to go for you guys - eh?
I hope you have sorted out all your packing; we plan to tackle that this weekend.
Enjoy your first leg, and get the FANTASY all warmed up for us!
See you when we get onboard on the 12th........

Yes all packed and car is loaded, we will head out tomorrow afternon/evening hoping to make to the Magic Kingdom Friday afternoon for a visit to the New Fantasyland and see Belle and Beast and have dinner at Be our Guest resturant. Then head down to Port Canaeral. I really do hope to see you all aboard the the Fantasy when you all get there.

Safe trip to you all
Kurt and Beverly

 

[E2ME2]

Yes all packed and car is loaded, we will head out tomorrow afternon/evening hoping to make to the Magic Kingdom Friday afternoon for a visit to the New Fantasyland and see Belle and Beast and have dinner at Be our Guest resturant. Then head down to Port Canaeral. I really do hope to see you all aboard the the Fantasy when you all get there.

Safe trip to you all
Kurt and Beverly

Drive safely, Kurt & Beverly.
Did you print the group name tags? -
We are ET & Mar; we'll see you on board

 

[mystycalchyk]

Phantomzkb & mystycalchyk - Congrats on your B2B cruises.
We are doing a Sea & Land B2B - after the 1/12 Cruise, we spend the following week in Disney World at the Saratoga Springs resort.
We are so looking forward to this vacation!

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our fellow cruisers

Thank you!!!! We have been in Florida a week now. We came to visit my mother (who lives here) first. Driving up to the port in the morning Yayyyy!!!

 

[pgowder]

Is everyone on this thread in the FB group too?

We decided on a time for sunrise photo meet.

Monday 14th, 6:00 am at Aqua Lab. Then we'll go from there to see what is a good spot to catch the sunrise.

 

[ehagerty]

I am late to this thread, but "ancient" to DIS boards. Travelling on this cruise with family, and am the travel-planner of the group, so am often forgetful to look up, and around. If you see a tall (5'9") gray-haired woman (aren't too many of us left, under 60 yrs) with a camera around her neck (mickey strap), please say hello!! I am pretty responsive, but poorly focused on communication initiation.....

 

[poison ivy]

Thank you!!!! We have been in Florida a week now. We came to visit my mother (who lives here) first. Driving up to the port in the morning Yayyyy!!!

Mystycalchyk and Phantomzkb have a safe and happy voyage!!!

 

[poison ivy]

Is everyone on this thread in the FB group too?

We decided on a time for sunrise photo meet.

Monday 14th, 6:00 am at Aqua Lab. Then we'll go from there to see what is a good spot to catch the sunrise.

We are not part of facebook so thank you for noting this here.

Is there anything else we need to be aware of?

 

[mystycalchyk]

Is everyone on this thread in the FB group too?

We decided on a time for sunrise photo meet.

Monday 14th, 6:00 am at Aqua Lab. Then we'll go from there to see what is a good spot to catch the sunrise.

Awesome, thanks. I added that to our calendar!!!!

 

[E2ME2]

Is everyone on this thread in the FB group too?

We decided on a time for sunrise photo meet.

Monday 14th, 6:00 am at Aqua Lab. Then we'll go from there to see what is a good spot to catch the sunrise.

Not on FB, so I appreciate this post.
DW will probably not be anywhere at 6am, but I'm usually an early riser.
Hope to see you all there!

 

[poison ivy]

FE participants for both groups, Please NOTE:
There are two separate gifting families in One stateroom, 6160. Those gifting one per stateroom, if it's a keepable item, please consider gifting two gifts to this stateroom.

Thanks for letting me know. I made a note. Are there any revisions to the FE list re: stateroom numbers or anything else that I may need? I have the original emailed list. Not sure if anyone modified their rsvp.

We may try for a port upgrade to a verandah.
If that happens, I will pass a note to everyone with our gift. Hopefully there won't be any theives!!!!

We're getting really close!!

 

[jenpink]

Cabana 17 on the family beach is available again. Anyone interested in sharing it? There are just 2 of us, my 10 year old daughter and I. It is the last cabana on the beach and semi secluded. Any takers?

 

[PhotoLisa]

Hello 1/12/13 Eastern Cruisers!!

I am counting down to when my large group boards the ship for our Eastern itinerary on 2/9/2013!

I am stopping to ask one of you if you might be able to scan and post your Navigators for your cruise so that I can help my group plan things like character appearances, matinee vs early production shows, etc. We are traveling with all 5 of our children, their spouses, and grandchildren ranging in age from 11 months old to 12 years old plus my sister and her dh and ex-dh and his dw.

My only wish is that I would love to be sailing a month earlier with you!

Have fun counting down your last week!!


Lisa
lisadneal at gmail dot com

 

[JustTJ]

ON BOARD MEET AND GREAT AND GROUP PHOTO AT 3 PM IN THE ATRIUM

Safe travels to everyone! I've recently been told that if you are driving yourself to the port, arrive after 10:30 if you can, and closer to 11. If you arrive too early, they send you up to a line on the 3rd floor of the parking garage and that line moves slow. If you arrive around when they will allow people to line up at the gate in front of the terminal, that are the first into the terminal. In case that matters to anyone

 

[ValiantDream]

3 days and counting until we set out! We are so excited, but I'm getting the nervous jitters

Any last minute tips from you veterans? We are not only new cruisers, but first Disney experience as well

 

[E2ME2]

3 days and counting until we set out! We are so excited, but I'm getting the nervous jitters

Any last minute tips from you veterans? We are not only new cruisers, but first Disney experience as well

- RELAX
- lots of Check-lists (what to pack, wear, carry-on/check, ressie numbers, confirmation numbers, etc...)
- take pics of luggage and important papers on cell phone for easy reference
- comfy slip-on shoes
- comfy sport coat with lots of inside pockets
- travel pillow
- leave room in carry-on for snacks & drink (purchase after security/prior to boarding)
- snacks for onboard (I like cheese crackers; DW like M&Ms and Milky Ways)
- travel size binoculars, umbrella, poncho
- small bills for tips
- some quarters (luggage carts at some airports)
- mints, cough drops, gum
- ear-planes (relieves ear pressure in-flight)
- decent earphones for inflight music
- downloaded movies to my iPad
- tissues/wipes
- sanford sharpie marker
- slimmed-down wallet with only essential credit cards, photo ID, cash and medical insurance card
(remember to alert credit card companies of your travel itinerary)
- secure travel fannie pack with slash proof cable & locks
- PASSPORT

Probably more stuff I'll remember later : I review my check-lists every day up until we leave.

Hope some of these ideas are helpful
Good Luck