June 5,2010 Relocation Cruise

[first timers]

I really wish that the unpronouncable/untypeable volcano would stop so that I don't have to start worrying about non-revving to Europe!!

I had a meeting scheduled for this coming Sunday, but it has been cancelled because the boss is stuck in Italy. Hope the volcano settles down. Alex

 

[YenSid1222]

I had a meeting scheduled for this coming Sunday, but it has been cancelled because the boss is stuck in Italy. Hope the volcano settles down. Alex

I honestly don't think I would have ever thought that my travels to Europe could be affected by a volcano. If I was going to the South Pacific, maybe...but Europe?? Iceland???

 

[first timers]

CABIN DIS-NAME Names
7584 - adriann sarah - Scott, Adrianna, Aidan, Lucy
2030- bode - Bode, Izzie
..... - Bella81903
6139 - Dopeylover54 - Ken, Christie
6141................................... -Dave
6574 - first timers - Carolyn, Alex
2118- Hyperone - Chris,April,Avery,Lily
2618. - idreamofwdw - Nick, Susan, Lizzie, James
6111- jgura - Rob, Jill, Jenna, Brook
2539- karentan - Karen, Gary
7625. - K8T - Kate, Mike, Charlotte
6086 - KT27 - Katie, Dwayne, Blessing
2566- milliesmum - Julie, Peter
...... - minnieme1 - Tiffany, Morgan
6137- Pappy - Liz, Neil
2554- qashqaiqueen - Sandra, Daniel, Gabrielle,
5522 - ScottH/LynnG - Scott, Lynn
6067 - seaulater - Linda, Jamie
...... - smiling mouse - Beckey
...... - Tammy Alphabet -
2070. - tempres - Guy, Diane
6633- Tink lives with me - AubryRose
6060 - wrabitdad - Dale, Bob, Gordy
7612 - YenSid1222 - Diane, Scott, Alicia
.......................... disneymom7851
7119 DesparatelyDisney - Dwight, Mary-Margaret
6537 sgawlak - Orest, Sinthia, Zoe, Dana
5506 sinnika - Taina, Kaitlyn, Ben
....... Disneyanna1 - David, Anna
....... it398

 

[qashqaiqueen]

just moving roster

Doh! I should have said, my name is Sandra. So it will be me (Sandra) Daniel (hubby) and daughter Gabrielle in room ? Still nothing on our online reservation stating what room we'll be in. I'm wondering if we should ring virgin and ask.

 

[K8T]

Doh! I should have said, my name is Sandra. So it will be me (Sandra) Daniel (hubby) and daughter Gabrielle in room ? Still nothing on our online reservation stating what room we'll be in. I'm wondering if we should ring virgin and ask.

We have nothing either yet. I was wondering if maybe they would hold off allocating rooms as some people may be changing to our date if they can't get a flight. It may also mean less likliehood of an upgrade.

Yensid, thankyou for that info on what night is which. Because we booked late most of the palos dinner slots have gone and I didn't want one to clash with Pirate night. I would have loved brunch but they have gone too! I wonder if they ever get cancellations. Does anyone know?

Good news! UK airspace is open, although means I probably won't see my otherhalf for a few days ( good or bad?) he is still at work now and it is 10.30pm in the UK. At least disers may get their cruise.

K8

 

[YenSid1222]

We have nothing either yet. I was wondering if maybe they would hold off allocating rooms as some people may be changing to our date if they can't get a flight. It may also mean less likliehood of an upgrade.

Yensid, thankyou for that info on what night is which. Because we booked late most of the palos dinner slots have gone and I didn't want one to clash with Pirate night. I would have loved brunch but they have gone too! I wonder if they ever get cancellations. Does anyone know?

Good news! UK airspace is open, although means I probably won't see my otherhalf for a few days ( good or bad?) he is still at work now and it is 10.30pm in the UK. At least disers may get their cruise.

K8

Glad I could help! As far as getting a reservation....just head straight to Rockin' Bar D when you board and they can usually accomidate your request. I have never had (knock on wood) a problem getting what I needed upon boarding the ship.

I am VERY glad to hear that UK airspace is open!! Now to clear out this backlog and keep it clear....I need a certain DFW to CDG flight to stay open so we can sneak on!!

 

[YenSid1222]

We were talking about how odd it will be to NOT be visiting Castaway Cay while on a Disney Cruise...well, I guess I have a thing for it now. I just booked the 2 night cruise-to-nowhere on the Wonder in January! Just too cheap to pass up a fun little weekend like that.

 

[idreamofwdw]

Hi Everyone,
Hope that nobody has got too caught up in the ash? Lets hope that things will start moving now!

I was just wondering, will we have a deadline date for the fish extender? The reason I ask is I need to order something to put in the gifts and I want to make sure I get enough!

Thanks,Yensid, for posting that info-it makes it seem very real! Need to get organised and find myself a lovely dress for formal night.

A question for all you experienced female cruisers-do people wear heels for dinner or is this looked upon as silly?! I have a pair of quite high heels that are perfectly comfortable on dry land but don't want to a)break my neck or b) look stupid!

Enjoy the rest of your week everyone, lets keep our fingers crossed for room allocations soon!

Susan

 

[milliesmum]

Hi Everyone,


A question for all you experienced female cruisers-do people wear heels for dinner or is this looked upon as silly?! I have a pair of quite high heels that are perfectly comfortable on dry land but don't want to a)break my neck or b) look stupid!

Enjoy the rest of your week everyone, lets keep our fingers crossed for room allocations soon!

Susan

Hi Susan,

I normally wear high heels in the evenings. I usually take one pair of heels ( I have a favorite pair at the moment - black patent with 3" heels and a high platform as I am fairly short I like the extra height they give me)and try and make sure all my evening outfits match them so my suitcase isnt full of shoes. I even wore them on pirate night with dress up buckles to make them more piratey

As for the other passengers there is always a mix of heels and flat shoes and you wouldn't look out of place in either. The last cruise we went on was with my DM who was recovering from a hip replacement op - she wore a little pair of black, fancy, flat ballerina type each evening and looked lovely.

So go with what ever you feel happiest with.

time to start packing .........lucky I never got round to putting the luggage back in the loft from Xmas
Julie

 

[K8T]

Hi

I always take 'heels', albeit not very high for the evening, or strappy sandals with heels. Luckily it is only one night dress up, although I still will probably wear heels semi formal. However, with baggage allowance restriction, I may have to compromise!

Things are moving regards our cruise with Disney. We have had a couple of queries at work re. clients requirements and they phoned OH direct yesterday to ask if we need ground transportation. So it looks like they have started to 'look' at this cruise now.

He did ask if we could pay for an upgrade, but they said that with the price we paid, it would be unlikely to be offered, but to ask on the day of sailing. It was worth a try I suppose! So I won't be holding my breath every day now when I log in

Thanks for the tip about Palos, I didn't realise that you could try and get a reservation on board. How fantastic would that be!

I forgot to say the DCL said that boarding will be from 10am.

Pack light!!! The weather is going to be fantastic!!!

Kate

 

[YenSid1222]

I was just wondering, will we have a deadline date for the fish extender? The reason I ask is I need to order something to put in the gifts and I want to make sure I get enough!

Thanks,Yensid, for posting that info-it makes it seem very real! Need to get organised and find myself a lovely dress for formal night.

Susan

No problem, I know we were confused so I figured a call to DCL was in order. Do I have a problem if Disney Cruise Line phone number programmed into my phone?

As for Fish Extenders, we have not set a deadline at this point. I usually plan an extra few items "just in case" so I am fine with people being added even on the day of departure. Not sure how everyone feels, but we can work it any way we want. I will plan on a place we briefly meet and I will have an excel spreadsheet for everyone so we can make updates. Also, I can leave copies in my FE for anyone that can't meet.

How does everyone feel about that?

 

[qashqaiqueen]

Oh dear
I'm feeling really guilty now. I haven't given the Fish Extender thing another thought. I'm going to have to buy one. I've seen some great ones on Ebay US but there is no such thing on eBay UK. Any ideas anyone where I can get one in the UK?

Not too worried about gifts, but then again...are we buying just for the kids in the party or adults too?

Oh my head hurts, I need a holiday...Oh yes I have a cruise in 45 days time

kT8. It looks like we're not getting any upgrades then

But hey 7 nights with Mickey and co, good company, loads of alcohol (did I say that?), sun sea and ? I'm going to have a ball

 

[Bella81903]

Hi everyone. I have also booked a cruise for the 5th. This will be our first cruise. I am married and we will be traveling with our 3 yr daughter. We are military and live in Germany. Could anyone explain to me what Fish extenders are? Is anyone flying into Girona airport?

 

[first timers]

Hi everyone. I have also booked a cruise for the 5th. This will be our first cruise. I am married and we will be traveling with our 3 yr daughter. We are military and live in Germany. Could anyone explain to me what Fish extenders are? Is anyone flying into Girona airport?

Welcome aboard. Outside every cabin door is a metal fish which is used by DCL to put messages and notes. Awhile back, one of the diser's (someone who is on the disboard) bought sail-a-way gifts for all the disers on that cruise. The gift was about 8-9" wide and 18-24" long made of cloth and had three pockets with Mickey Mouse on each pocket. She bought them at a clearence store and they had a string on top to hang them. Everyone hung them on the fish outside the cabin door, so they are fish extenders (FE) because they make the fish longer with more pockets. Disers bring little home made items, candy, door magnet they make, etc. and put them in the FE during the cruise usually putting thier name on the items so you know who they are from. People now make thier own FEs out of felt, cloth, plastic, with pictures glued on, embriodery, cross stitch ir whatever they can do. The only real requirement is that it can be hung from the fish and has pockets. The kids (and most big kids) love to come to thier cabin and find things in thier FE. It's just for fun. Alex

 

[idreamofwdw]

Hi


Pack light!!! The weather is going to be fantastic!!!

Kate

Is that a guarantee???! We will hold you to that!

Julie&Kate, I'm glad I won't be the only one then in heels!

Welcome Bella! I have a 4 year old daughter and a just turned 3 yr old boy. I'm noticing a lack of boys on this cruise! Are there any lurking or is my boy going to be surrounded by little princesses?! (Though he'll probably love that!)

Susan

 

[first timers]

update 4/21/2010

Updated roster

CABIN DIS-NAME Names
7584 - adriann sarah - Scott, Adrianna, Aidan, Lucy
...... - bode
..... - Bella81903
..... - Dopeylover54 - Ken, Christie, Dave
6574 - first timers - Carolyn, Alex
....... - Hyperone - Chris,April,Avery,Lily
...... - idreamofwdw - Nick, Susan, Lizzie, James
...... - jgura - Rob, Jill, Jenna, Brook
...... - K8T - Kate, Mike, Charolette
6086 - KT27 - Katie, Dwayne, Blessing
...... - milliesmum -
...... - minnieme1 - Tiffany, Morgan
...... - Pappy - Liz, Neil
...... - qashqaiqueen - Sandra, Daniel, Gabrielle,
5522 - ScottH/LynnG - Scott, Lynn
...... - smiling mouse - Beckey
...... - Tammy Alphabet -
...... - tempres -
...... - Tink lives with me -
6060 - wrabitdad - Dale, Bob, Gordy
7612 - YenSid1222 - Diane, Scott, Alicia
.......................... disneymom7851

If I made any errors or left anyone out, please let me know. Alex

 

[idreamofwdw]

My room number is up and i'm in a Cat 9 from 12GTY

I'm really delighted with that

My checking the Disney website every hour finally paid off!

 

[hyperone]

We got our room, upgraded from Cat 12 to Cat 9. 2118 So, i'm pretty happy with that!

 

[TammyAlphabet]

Great upgrades everybody. I am happy for you!

 

[milliesmum]

My room number is up and i'm in a Cat 9 from 12GTY

I'm really delighted with that

My checking the Disney website every hour finally paid off!

me too! we've also gone from cat 12 to cat 9 - we've got a porthole!