June 21, 2007 (6/21/07) Cruisers Check In

[DISNEYFANRI]

I really like your mix and match idea- so far I have 2 skirt outfits for dinner and shorts for day wear - will probably wear white capris on the plane. For shoes I have 1 pair of dressy sandals - the rest may just be flip-flops - still debating on water shoes.

I told my DD that I'm doing my shopping now so that when she is home from school it can be all about her!!

How are the games - etc onboard??? She really wants to play bingo and trivia.

 

[brady961]

I didn't play any of the games on board <G> I heard a lot about bingo and ppl enjoying that. Really I didn't even visit any of the adult clubs or family clubs after dinner. by the time we were finished with dinner it was around 10:30p. I would go from there to look at pictures taken (Shutters), buy the ones i wanted. Then head to my room. Sit out on verandah quietly watching the stars. Then to bed. LOL.

Looking back to the Jan cruise I didn't do a whole LOL. Went to each show, went to class to learn to draw Mickey Mouse, did some character greetings for pics, shopped, ate, attended Pirate Party on deck, talked to a lot of ppl while just sitting or hanging around.

For me it was perfect vacation, stress free. I didn't or wasn't rushing trying to do everything. I picked each day one or two things I wanted to do, and didn't worry about the rest.

I spent lots of time going around taking pictures of my Pal Mickey LOL.

I had a blast doing much of nothing.

I do hope in June to get to see some of the entertainment in the adult and family clubs. And for sure to this on the Sept cruise since it will be longer.

I get tired very easily and quickly due to health and medical reasons. So for me just hanging out, sitting around, chatting, relaxing was great for me.

I can imagine for many others esp you DD she will want to be as active in as much as possible.

Bring a highlighter (two colors, one for you and one for her) and each night when you get back to your room, review the next day's navigator, highlight what you want to do. and then plan/schedule on doing those things.

I would advise not to go expecting to do everything. Or trying to push too much into one day as then you end up rushing, and here comes the stress <G>

Get up, go on an excursion at Nassau if find something think will enjoy, have dinner, see the shows, check out activities etc.... But don't try rushing around trying to do everything. just my opinion of course.

3 nights isn't that long so choose what you feel must do and see, then if after that have time, find other things.

remember its a vacation, !!!!

 

[DISNEYFANRI]

Hi good morning!!

Scratch another day off the calendar - we're getting closer!

Our itinerary as per DD is as follows:
play games
eat
take in the shows
shop
look at blue water
drink something with an umbrella in it
shop some more

*** nothing to strenuous!!

 

[brady961]

Sounds like a great plan to me.

Just rec'd an email from a friend that may be interested in going with me. So that would be cool to get another Diser plus having a friend there too.

I am so ready LOL.

 

[DISNEYFANRI]

Great that your friend may come along!!

I have to go get a copy of my birth certificate - mine does not have a reaised seal....so just in case.....

I'll probably hit Old Navy for flip -flops tomorrow too.

 

[brady961]

my passport expires Aug 2007 so I sent off for renewal in Feb. Thinking I had plenty of time to get it back for Sept cruise. Well now of course I need it for the June cruise. They are so backlogged it's taking sometimes 3 months or more to get your passport returned whether its renewal or a new one.

I am hoping I have it for the June Cruise. I have a copy of it but I am sure they won't accept that. They have my passport number already from the Jan cruise.

I have a birth certificate somewhere in a box in the closet but geesh I will have to take everything out to find that one box <G>

Haven't heard back if my friend is going. I know she was sick today and am sure once she got home from work, she's gone to bed. So hope to hear from her tomorrow with a decision.

Flip flops will work great, easy to care for and even easier to pack. they won't take much room at all in a suitcase LOL

 

[DISNEYFANRI]

My DD has so many pairs of flip flops from Old Navy - she loves them - and I do agree with you - they would be easy to pack.

?? how the temperatures in the dining rooms?? I hate to be cold....should I bring a nice sweater just in case??

 

[brady961]

I don't remember in Jan it being cold. I always take like a windbreaker style jacket (disney one of course LOL) just in case needed.

Maybe check on the cruise forum to see what others think. I am not a good one to ask as I don't get cold that easily and prefer to be cool.

wonder where the others are in posted here they are going.

 

[DISNEYFANRI]

Good morning - bumping us up and checking the countdown!!

Can't wait for the sunshine - it's 43 degrees and windy here today!!

**** BTW - my DD loved the sign idea - she's even working on some herself.

 

[brady961]

Cool hope she can make some on her own or request assistance from the creative designers here no the DIS boards.


The cruise ship doors are metal which means magnets stick.

So many including myself go to Michael's or other craft stores and buy magnet flexible frames. the entire back is a magnet, you just slide the picture behind the clear front. there are several different sizes.

be sure to write your name with marker on back of magnet and room number. plus good idea to have your name somewhere on the actual pictures.

door signs are known to go missing not that I had any problems with that. but if by chance go missing and all sudden see a door with new door signs, can take a peak to see if your name and room number is written on back. and know it was yours.

I have a friend that someone has taken a door sign off her door. she never found who or where but unfort it does happen. But I don't believe that often.

Decorating your door is fun.

my online photo album has pics of our door decorations for Jan cruise. if want to check that out just click on brady's pal mickey photo album.

also check out the thread that ppl share their pics of door decorations. there are some really creative ppl on the DIS boards and show that thru decorating their doors. i am amazed at what and how some ppl come up with such creative ways of doing so.

I will use our cruise name/logo for one of my door signs plus probably iron on a tshirt.

good luck

 

[brady961]

here is link where ppl share their door signs and decorations. this link is only for one page and there are MANY!!!!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=838817&page=11

 

[DISNEYFANRI]

Hi!! Happy Saturday!!

I'm checking the link for sign designs!!

 

[brady961]

hiya
I printed out the WONDER-ful cruising logo and put it in a magnet frame. And now it's on my refrig LOL. I can see it everyday, dream for June to come and set sail <G>

if you or anyone wants copy send me a private message with email address. I will email to you. Of course no one has to use this one and i won't be offended. I just made it for fun, and will probably use it for one of many door signs. May iron on tshirt.

Although it's simple it still great to look at each day and dream of those few days on the WONDER.

 

[DISNEYFANRI]

Bumping to page #1!!

 

[brady961]

hey paula

just checking in to say howdy and we only have 2 months and 4 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


off topic I am going to look at a conversion van on Friday so hope will have this within a week. It's inferno red LOL, well figured since my power chair is red my van should match and be red too LOL.

 

[brady961]

My friend is going on the cruise too WOO HOO. She too is excited to meet you and your daughter, and having our dinner linked together.

HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[luvalldisney]

YEA!!!!!!!!!: I am able to go with Brady on the cruise....after redoing my budget a zillion times, I was finally able to tell Brady I could go with her. So my Pal and I are going with Brady and her Minnie......It will be soooooooooooooooo much fun, I can't wait!!! Now off to find some cool lime green stuff so everyone will know that I belong to the DIS, doing the booked it dance......

 

[DISNEYFANRI]

Doing the dance with you!!

I have nothing lime green - better get on that!!
I asked Alyssa this morning if we were dressing for Pirate Night and she responded - "heck yes we are!!"

 

[brady961]

We are all going to have a great time. Dinner will be a hoot. Esp with Pal and Minn all dressed up LOL.

Paula, I saw today at walmart lime green shoe laces (very long ones LOL) you could even get those and tie on bag, lanyard, or anything.

Maybe we can meet in the terminal and I can bring you a DIS card to attach to lanyard or something too. I have them would just need to see you. Or can give to you at dinner even.

Would be so cool though to meet in terminal, board together and have lunch together that first day.

can you tell luvalldisney is excited???????????? LOL

 

[luvalldisney]

Still doing the dance, can't wait....am looking so forward to the cruise!!!! Found a lime green t-shirt at wal-mart today that will work for the cruise....(actually a hanes perfect t ....color was sap green, but close enough to lime green) will put the iron on that Brady made me and that is what I will wear to get on board. Pal has a lime green shirt that Brady made. That's all the lime green I have, but I still have almost 2 months to find stuff. Already have my pirate stuff from another cruise. I took a black t-shirt and printed a pirate picture on it, along with a long skirt and sash and pirate stuff around my neck I am all set.....Pal has his stuff too...he's been dressed as a pirate on 2 other cruises now. This will be his third as a pirate, he keeps telling me he needs a ship like Jack Sparrow. I told him the best part of the movie is when Jack came ashore on the mast of his sinking ship, and we could make those arrangements for pal, he said he can't get wet. Oh well, I tried! My darling daughter (28) LOVED the bingo, had a great time even though she did not win, many times she went and played by herself. Remember BINGO is addicting...ask any body who plays it! Did not play any trivia games, but did do other things while on board. On our 3 day we did not go into Nassau, we stayed on board and did things, read, visited the rainforest (cost was unlimited visits for 1 day was $15..) really enjoyed it for a few minutes at a time...Had a great cruise!!!!! Am so glad that I am going again. Unless Brady wants to I will not go into Nassau, will stay on board and swim, play bingo, go to the rainforest, sleep, eat, sleep, read, eat, swim, talk, visit different places on the decks, eat, sleep and did I mention eat? Shorts and bathing suit for daytime, skirts and casual dresses for evening.....don't forget to pack bubbles for the sail away party!!!! Anything else I remember I will post...can't wait!!!