January 14, 2012 Eastern Carribbean Cruise

[4mousefans]

Don't forget the fireworks! Really cool in the middle of the ocean and unique to Disney!

We brought costumes our first cruise...the next times we used the bandanas given at dinner and still felt like part of the party! It is really up to you and we have seen so many in costumes at dinner. This time, I think we will skip our late dinner seating though so that we can actually enjoy a turkey leg...LOL!

 

[koquinn]

Don't forget the fireworks! Really cool in the middle of the ocean and unique to Disney!

We brought costumes our first cruise...the next times we used the bandanas given at dinner and still felt like part of the party! It is really up to you and we have seen so many in costumes at dinner. This time, I think we will skip our late dinner seating though so that we can actually enjoy a turkey leg...LOL!

I already have the costumes packed, I just wanted to make sure we didn't need other clothes for dinner. Whew! I am super excited about my costume, although I think DH thinks it's a little sassier than he'd like!!!! I'm ok with that.

I will have to tell him about the turkey legs - he will want to stay hungry for that! I am so gaining all the weight back that I've lost on this cruise...

 

[4mousefans]

You are too funny re:gaining weight! I have lost weight over the last six months but am already dreaming about Mickey bars and coconut shrimp! On our last cruise the head server heard me comment that those were two of my favorite foods and guess what? I had a Mickey bar at EVERY meal and the shrimp at every dinner (even though it wasn't on the menu). That is just one memory of Disney magic...and why we look forward to every trip!

 

[koquinn]

You are too funny re:gaining weight! I have lost weight over the last six months but am already dreaming about Mickey bars and coconut shrimp! On our last cruise the head server heard me comment that those were two of my favorite foods and guess what? I had a Mickey bar at EVERY meal and the shrimp at every dinner (even though it wasn't on the menu). That is just one memory of Disney magic...and why we look forward to every trip!

Oh no... Seriously? I think I better tell them I like plain lettuce then. If there's a Mickey bar in front of me every meal someone better be leading me to the gym twice daily!!!

I'm SO excited, just got an email that says "Final Reminders Before Your Cruise" - we MUST be close!!!

 

[retromama]

Hi everyone. This is so cool that we can talk to others cruising before we set sail. we are all so excited! Can someone please tell me...Is there a fish extender exchange set up for our cruise? How do we sign up? Get a list? assigned day to give? Please help me!

 

[koquinn]

Hi everyone. This is so cool that we can talk to others cruising before we set sail. we are all so excited! Can someone please tell me...Is there a fish extender exchange set up for our cruise? How do we sign up? Get a list? assigned day to give? Please help me!

The cutoff for the FEs was Thanksgiving... I have all my stuff made & packed so I can't add anyone else, but I know some others were still going to do so. I feel bad but I have to work 11 of the next 12 days and there's just no way I can get anymore done!!

Welcome to the group! Someone smarter than me should be able to add you to the facebook group so you can see all the meet ups, etc.

 

[StarGazer99]

OH I am sooo lost! Apparently I totally missed page 60, saw the start of 61, and then haven't seen anything since. Wow we got busy!

PEOPLE WHO ARE LATE FOR THE FE's... If you want go ahead and bring stuff and FE's. Last cruise I was on one person was late so didn't bring a FE but brought gifts for everyone(I felt so guilty), and they didn't have children. And then you have people like me who tend to always have extras(I delivered to floors in front of doors because no FE was hanging). So it doesn't hurt to be prepared

Also if it's for your children, you can bring stuff your self to put little gifts in their pockets. They'll never know.

Now to see if I can catch up.

ALSO it looked like people were updating documents, please tell me they were the ones I created.

 

[StarGazer99]

No - we thought about that and the only person we have is Julies mam who is in her 70's. Its a large back pack - and i wouldnt like to wonder abouth the cost to pack it all up and post it! and i dont think mam would be up to the task!

i think we will try and get some alternative gifts while we at the world - we wont be able to receive any as we got no extender now :-(

We dont want our ship mates missing out x

OK I didn't get "EVERYTHING" read and you may already have a solution figured out but Jennine Coss who started this thread sews FE's and says she can make one and get it to you in time. I don't know how much she charges but you can contact her. YOU NEED TO HURRY.

Samples at.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/StitchesNBows?section_id=7066206

and her email... jcoss@comcast.net

 

[StarGazer99]

I do believe the links in my signature are working now... feel free to update.

FOR PEOPLE THAT DON'T KNOW, THE CALL SHEET WITH ROOM NUMBERS AS WELL AS THE FE LIST IS IN MY SIGNATURE BELOW. (sorry the roster is not changable and Tory will have to update that.)

No we did not set a plan as to who, when, or how the FE's would be done. The group was small enough we set the Thanksgiving date as to prepare to give everyone on the list something, this is also why we set the Thanks giving deadline. If the group had been bigger we could have split the FE's into groups as to not burden anyone with to much to spend or do.

As I mentioned before(NEW PEOPLE), it doesn't hurt to put an FE out and at least your name on the roster with your room number and other information, no one will complain about getting FE gifts from you, and as you can see there are plenty of generous people who are willing to slip something in your FE.

Fill the FE's at you convenience. It's nice to get surprises at all different times of the day. Warning: they do tend to grow feet and move sometimes but not as much as the magnets. Just remember it's all in great fun and if there's something really important you want someone to have, put it in at a time you're sure someone will be by soon.

 

[StarGazer99]

Man I missed more pages than I thought!! Read through everything and still confused. Not really sure who's who in new and who's who with user names. The notifications must have screwed up because they are on and I haven't been getting them.

For Newbies,if you have a Facebook page, we do have a group page in Facebook that I can put you in. The rest of us have gotten to know each other there.

You can befriend me at http://facebook.com/jacqueline.cress

 

[momster24]

Hello everyone

Since I am a very big procrastinator - I have yet to do my FE! Even with months to do so. Anyone new wanting to join the FE please let me know if you would like to be added by me, but make sure you get added to our roster, as that will be the only way I remember. But since I am running out of time, : let me know in the next couple of days, as I hope to, our should I say better be, finished!

 

[retromama]

I am wanting to be included in FE! What do I need to do? How do I add to the roster?

 

[Sue (mom of 3 boys!)]

<- that was just me in my kitchen, dancing with my friend's 4 year old daughter. getting so excited!

 

[retromama]

Our cruise is fast approaching. We have cruised before but not on disney. Anyone have any tips or advise?

 

[StarGazer99]

<- that was just me in my kitchen, dancing with my friend's 4 year old daughter. getting so excited!

I like that Sue!!

Our cruise is fast approaching. We have cruised before but not on disney. Anyone have any tips or advise?

If you're on Facebook ad me and I'll put you in the group. We have all kinds of info and people to answer questions.

http://facebook.com/jacqueline.cress

 

[StarGazer99]

I had to make an adjustment on the FE boy girls list

We have 8 girls and 8 boys now.

Hope that didn't mess anyone up!!

 

[Juco]

Hi, My husband just got back from Afghanistan and we're celebrating with our 1st Disney Cruise!! Is it too late to join this forum? I've heard great things about the fish hooks and would love for our kids to get involved. We have a Boy (6yrs old) and a girl (7 yrs old). Is it too late to join? Thanks!
Sandy

 

[koquinn]

DH is making me feel guilty about the newbies and the FE gifts... I am going to *try* to get some crafting & shopping done in the next day or two and make a few more. Wish me luck! Somewhere I'll sleep... Anyway, is there an updated list with everyone included? And is there any way we can make a final cutoff for this thing perhaps this weekend?? I feel bad not including everyone that wants to do it, but my budget and my timeline are getting really thin!! Not to mention my packing space. Lemme know who's all been added!!

 

[Susie W]

Hello everyone

Since I am a very big procrastinator - I have yet to do my FE! Even with months to do so. Anyone new wanting to join the FE please let me know if you would like to be added by me, but make sure you get added to our roster, as that will be the only way I remember. But since I am running out of time, : let me know in the next couple of days, as I hope to, our should I say better be, finished!

Hi, We are participating (late) with FE's for whoever is willing. My daughter is 9 and we are in room 7622. Thanks! ~Susie

 

[momster24]

Hi Susie, I already added you. Thanks for an update. You should mention it on FB also, as a couple of people were wondering who needed to be added. My son is also 9. There are also quite a few girls around the same age. Unfortunately for him, it doesn't seem like too many boys.