July6,2008 4 Night DD Wonder

[Dream426]

Not yet, but got my luggage tags and confirmation and paperwork, etc.. for the land portion of the land/sea package (Grand Floridian) early last week, so hopefully the cruise portion will arrive soon. We did not have a room assignment on the ship until about a week and a half ago, so it sounds like they have finally settled on all of the arrangements. I spoke with someone about 2 weeks ago at DCL and she said that it could be as early as 2 weeks before your departure date that you get the documents.

I am doing the land/sea package also and staying at the Grand Floridian as well. We haven't received any documents or luggage tags for the land part of the trip. I hope it comes soon. I have been watching for the mailman every day hoping it would come.

 

[mom2mizmous]

We received our magical express tags , but no sign of cruise documents. We still have school until the 19th (FULL days except the last one!) After classes end, I have a four day "institute" to attend on teaching "readers workshop". I am SOOO looking forward to July 4th (the day we leave for Florida- staying 2 days at SSR pre-cruise)

 

[mom2mizmous]

oh but P.S.- DD graduates from college this week (Thursday) so that helps - lol

 

[bairdbeth]

Congrats to your DD! No documents yet. I keep waiting!

 

[bamabeachgirl]

We received our documents today. My parents and my in-laws still have not...but they booked after us so who knows

I feel your pain with the workshops after school gets out.....I have been stuck in a 2 week Math workshop, so I am saying my summer starts on Friday!!!

The count down to the DC is going by quickly!! Hope everyone is as excited as I am

 

[Dream426]

I am so jealous you guys are getting your documents. I watch for the mail everyday and get so disappointed when they are not there. I really hope I get something today. It gives me something to look forward to while I still have 2 weeks left of school and the students are just done as well as me...haha

 

[cleenw]

We just received our docs as well......Getting very excited. DH read through everything and is finally getting into the groove, even got him to read a few TRs.

He said to me yesterday, "Remember before the internet, when you booked a vacation and then actually had to wait until you got there to find out what to do?"

I am so happy to have found the DISboards, I have learned sooo much and can't wait to get there!

DD has little Mickeys on her bedroom door that we remove everyday to count down, got tired of her asking every 5 minutes, "when do we leave for Disney?"

Guess I better get packing!

 

[RLP817]

Hi everyone,
I will be travelling with DH, DS (almost 9) and DD (just 7). This is our first Disney cruise. We will be at Yacht Club 7/3-7/6 prior to boarding.
RLP817...I wonder if our DHs work for the same company?? as we are also with a company group. We are very excited about the trip!

Question regarding dinner rotation....I contacted Disney yesterday to see if they could tell me our dinner rotation. They said it would not be finalized until right before the cruise...Is this normal?

Thanks

Hi cleenw...... We finally got our travel documents and I got back on here to read the posts. We are with E. Jones Inv. You too?? I just checked out the guest list and guessing by where you are from and your name here I think we are on the same trip!! We are the family from Clarks Summit, PA.

 

[bairdbeth]

Okay, now I am jealous. We still have no documents! I booked this on the first day that the 2008 dates came out. I want my documents now so that I can do the document dance too!

 

[Dream426]

Okay, now I am jealous. We still have no documents! I booked this on the first day that the 2008 dates came out. I want my documents now so that I can do the document dance too!

We haven't received ours either. I hoping for tomorrow now. We did receive our card from our honeymoon registry but I really want our documents. They have to be here soon since we leave in less than 3 weeks.

 

[bairdbeth]

I spoke too soon! I took DD to a sleep over around 6, ran a few errands and when I caqme back... My documents were here!!!

I am glad I have cruised before and check out the DIS as the documents were skimpy this time. I know most of the forms were done on line, but the travel booklet just has the bar codes and any forms not filled out and no other info. We also got a checklist, but if I remember that used to come in a bigger packet with all the info about dining, activities, ect?

 

[cantwait520]

Hi Bairdbeth. I'm now the jealous one. I thought that I would get them at around the same time as you since we are only 10-15 minutes away from each other. Did they come regular mail or UPS (or similar)? It has been 2 years since last cruise and I can't remember. Anyway, started to pack the small stuff, like toiletries etc.. Getting excited.

 

[cleenw]

Hi cleenw...... We finally got our travel documents and I got back on here to read the posts. We are with E. Jones Inv. You too?? I just checked out the guest list and guessing by where you are from and your name here I think we are on the same trip!! We are the family from Clarks Summit, PA.

Hi Renee,

Yep, that's us! We also did the Boardwalk Villas in 2004..we seem to be traveling in the same circles...I see we have daughters the same age, that will be so nice. I look forward to meeting you and your family. See you at the Yacht Club!

Colleen

 

[RLP817]

Colleen...

That's great. You didn't happen to do the NCL Jewel in 2006 did you!! LOL. I love going to these boards. I also met someone from the company here before the NCL cruise (well, on Cruise Critic). It's pretty neat to find someone on the same trip as you from the company. Yes, my daughter will be 7 in Sept. Bet they'll have a blast in the kid's club. See you in July!!

Renee

 

[cantwait520]

Spoke with Bairdbeth. Cruise documents will come (probably) by UPS or similar carrier. (In case anyone is wondering). Still no documents here. :-(

 

[bamabeachgirl]

Hello Ladies,
Glad to see the rest of you getting your cruise documents. I am also getting the "little" things together for the trip. I just have a basket in our closet that I keep putting things in as I begin gathering them. We are all getting excited and glad to see you all are too!!

Hope you all are having a wonderful summer!

If you all think of things that some of us might forget or do not know to do please post them. This will be the first time I will be traveling on DC as a mom so any advice will be greatly appreciated!!!

Has anyone posted navigators from any of the double dips?

 

[Dream426]

I think I got my documents but I am not sure because I thought a bunch of stuff came with it. I got my luggage tags for my land portion of the trip. Am I suppose to get luggage tags for the cruise as well? I also got a travel booklet with my airline information, the cruise info and grand floridian info. Are these all of the documents or will I get more.

 

[cantwait520]

?? I wonder if that is it for you? We got land luggage tags and info on GF a while ago, but never any info on the cruise and still no info on the cruise yet. So, since you got land tags and info also on the cruise, I'm wondering..... Bairdbeth DID say that the documents WERE very flimsy this year. Someone is sure to let us know.
To Bamabeachgirl. Don't overthink things too much, that was our problem the first time. Just bring suits, sunscreen. Capris are good for the dinner nights, don't need to over-dress for you and your DD. A dress for the one dress-up night for DD and your night at Palo's. Try to bring 1pr. of black shoes that goes with every outfit if possible (easier said than done). A lot of people will tell you about the over-the-door shoe holder which is an excellent idea if you have more than just you 3, but I found that it wasn't really necessary with just the 3 of us. Disney rooms are plenty big for all of your things that you need to bring and store. I WOULD bring your own blow-dryer, though, if you have thick or even moderately thick hair. Theirs does not have much power. Also, do note, the laundry rooms are almost always crowded. I could almost never find a machine. I found it a REAL hassle. Won't attempt that business again. You are welcome to send me a private mail with any specific questions if you would like. Those are just a few of the things that stick out in my head right off the top. Oh, and just relax and don't let anything bother you (especially check-in)- NO STRESS while there. It is a rule that you must follow for a good time.

 

[Dream426]

I had to call them up and fix DH plane information because they had it wrong on the documents and as I was talking to her I realized the luggage tags were for the land and cruise portion so I did get the cruise luggage tags also. I guess I did get everything.

 

[tinkytoo]

Hi all! My DH and I will be onboard celebrating our 8th anniversary. This will be our 4th Disney Wonder Cruise. We are looking forward to the 2 days at CC! By the way, we are both teachers too!