June 6, 2009--Anybody going?

[Suz D]

I'd love to get the matching shirts/dresses for our whole family, but even with the 25% off, it's still $116. We did another style of those back in 2005 for our Disneyland trip, but the kids have outgrown theirs! DH and I can still wear ours, though. Count us in as another dork family that likes to dress alike (or at least humors Mom!).

Rose

Rose,

I'm shopping right now and those dresses/shirts are in my cart. I don't think there's 25% off them since they are not on sale. In 2007 we did some really cute blue matching ones with our friends so there were 7 of us dressed alike. It was so much fun. I really am thinking about getting the dresses & shirt. The only thing that I'm struggling with is $25.00 for our 3 yo dress as she won't be able to wear it again. I may watch for them to be on sale after the season and get her the next size up. I'm also struggling with getting our 13 yo the women's size. She's tiny (4' 8") and has pretty much stopped growing so she'd be able to wear it for a long time.

I can't stand to wait another 6 weeks to meet all of you. It's getting closer. One of our kids gifts has candy associated with it so I can't make it too early. Is everyone okay with a small amount of candy for their kids?

 

[Suz D]

OOOH! Missed the part about the cruise CD! I'm totally excited. We have a few songs that we got off I-tunes when we got back from our 2007 cruise (our first 7 night which totally got us hooked!). Can't wait to have a whole compilation!

Suz

 

[degrapevine]

Darn! Suz, you're right - the outfits aren't on sale, so full price is $160 - Yikes! Definitely won't be getting them for us, since the kids are all still growing like weeds. My daughter has skipped a whole size over the past 4 months and my 14 year old is taller than me now and still growing! They are really cute, though. I'll keep watching and maybe get them when they do go on sale.

Our kids' exchange gifts will all have some type of candy/treat in them. Since we live in FL and I didn't want to do a Disney gift but a "local" gift instead, I was a little stumped. But we are between Tampa and Plant City, so I figured, why not a "Tampa" themed gift with some guava candy (trust me, it's yummy!), a "Plant City" one with some strawberry candy, and for our 3rd child's gift, well, you know that really hokey dinosaur you pass on I-4 between Tampa and Orlando? Yeah - Dinosaur World! So a "Dinosaur" themed gift with some dino gummies. We actually live in Valrico, which isn't known for anything, so it's the best I could do! (I actually thought of doing a "Wild Animal" gift for Busch Gardens, but it's a little too much competition w/Disney, so the quirkiness of Dinosaur World won out.)

I'm glad to hear everyone likes the idea of a cruise CD. I'm going to even tweak it a little to add some of the newer songs that have been added to the parties (but still no "Sin Wagon"!). That's one gift that everyone can enjoy.

Happy planning!

Rose

 

[AbsyBabsy]

Hey gang. I am also getting so excited! We will all be meeting and relaxing very soon! OK since everyone is telling the kids gift exchange I will tell mine. (see what happens when I get a little peer pressure!)

We found inflatable Disney Character Beach Balls. I live a stones throw from Orlando so figured it was appropriate. Still haven't decided what to gift for the FE's.

I am also thrilled that the Shuttle may be launching when we are in port. If it is going to go we can all enjoy our breakfast at Topsider's watching the launch - it is so close it is crazy!

I am working on my DH to be a part of the dork brigade but he just won't have it - he is a great guy but does not want to dress like his wife.
I already have my first few hours planned: Topsiders, book my spa, get my daughter's hair braided, order a Pina Colada and boogie at the sail away party! I can already feel the breeze in my hair, hear the band, and the seven horns. After that....who cares......

 

[Grandma Debby]

Hey gang-
We're almost ready to board the MAGIC

If it wasn't 1:30 in the afternoon I think I'd be off to my blender to make a "fruity drink" and really get in the mood

I love the CD and the super kid's gift exchanges that are popping up - EXACTLY what I was hoping for

MN Dis Fans would like to join the fish extender game - they booked after the April 1st deadline. So add 1 more cabin to your list (2 adults & 2 boys) - if you have already bought or made your gifts I'm sure they would be fine with something else. Here is the FINAL COUNT!!!!

KID'S EXCHANGE
17 girls and 9 boys
meet up at the Mickey Pool about 3:00 on Saturday and meet and greet each other and exchange gifts - label your gift with your name and where you are from and if the gift means something special (such as Sierra from Colorado .....)

FISH EXTENDER GAME
16 cabins
make sure you PM me your cabin number and names - I'm going to include the list of names (such as Debby from Colorado in Cabin ****) with the first night treats that we will put in each fish extender so get them out before midnight on June 6th

The adults are welcome to meet at the Mickey Pool at 3:00 also and there has been discussion about meeting for breakfast on Sunday morning - what do you think?

Marilyn- would you please update post #1 with the kid's gift exchange and fish extender game info?

I just can't wait! I just can't wait!! I just can't wait till June 6th!!!
Grandma Debby

 

[MN Dis Fans]

My daughter Gina has enjoyed getting emails from Abby and Izzy and I'm trying to talk my sons Patrick (11) and Eric (14) into getting some email buddies, too. We are all really excited about taking a 7 night and getting to do all the extra stuff that doesn't happen on the shorter cruises.

Well, that's all for now! Looking forward to meeting everyone onboard and getting to know you better as the trip approaches.

Rose

We've got 2x DS's (Johnny 11) (Chad 14) the same ages as your 2x. They've just recently started chatting with a couple of other DS's also on this cruise, but I'm sure they would love to have another buddy each to chat with. Drop us a line if you're interested, and we'll try to arrange for them to get in touch.

 

[CRUIZEN MAMMA]

Hey gang-
We're almost ready to board the MAGIC

MN Dis Fans would like to join the fish extender game - they booked after the April 1st deadline. So add 1 more cabin to your list (2 adults & 2 boys) - if you have already bought or made your gifts I'm sure they would be fine with something else. Here is the FINAL COUNT!!!!

KID'S EXCHANGE
17 girls and 9 boys
meet up at the Mickey Pool about 3:00 on Saturday and meet and greet each other and exchange gifts - label your gift with your name and where you are from and if the gift means something special (such as Sierra from Colorado .....)

FISH EXTENDER GAME
16 cabins
make sure you PM me your cabin number and names - I'm going to include the list of names (such as Debby from Colorado in Cabin ****) with the first night treats that we will put in each fish extender so get them out before midnight on June 6th

The adults are welcome to meet at the Mickey Pool at 3:00 also and there has been discussion about meeting for breakfast on Sunday morning - what do you think?


I just can't wait! I just can't wait!! I just can't wait till June 6th!!!
Grandma Debby

I say the more the merrier!!! Welcome Mn Dis Fans and Family

 

[MelanieSandres]

I hope I am putting this in the right place. LOL We will be on the 6-6-09 cruise, I have a 10 year old daughter Jeanne Marie and a 12 year old son Matthew.
Is it too late to join in on the get togethers?

 

[SheWhoMustBeObeyed]

I hope I am putting this in the right place. LOL We will be on the 6-6-09 cruise, I have a 10 year old daughter Jeanne Marie and a 12 year old son Matthew.
Is it too late to join in on the get togethers?

I also have a son that will be cruising 6/6/09 - he is also 12 years old and would love another buddy to chat with before the cruise! Feel free to PM me if Matthew would be interested!

 

[MelanieSandres]

Hi,
I have a 10 year old daughter that is really wanting to have a few buddies to hang out with. Her name is Jeanne Marie and we live in New Orleans. Her 12 year old brother has already informed me that he will not be hanging out with his little sister this time.

I wold love to be able to have her a few friends on the ship that would be really cool.
Maybe we could have the girls email each other the next few weeks??

 

[AbsyBabsy]

Hi,
I have a 10 year old daughter that is really wanting to have a few buddies to hang out with. Her name is Jeanne Marie and we live in New Orleans. Her 12 year old brother has already informed me that he will not be hanging out with his little sister this time.

I wold love to be able to have her a few friends on the ship that would be really cool.
Maybe we could have the girls email each other the next few weeks??

Hey there and welcome the boards! (I feel like a greeter and walmart!!)

Anyway, Abi, Izzy and Gina have been talking. I was not able to send you a PM as you are a new member. Send me an email at eaayoung@juno.com if your daughter wants to join this gang. The more the merrier!

Only 38 days until we are on cruise time! Who wants a Pina Colada - I think I will go whip up one now!!!!!

 

[MelanieSandres]

Hi,

Matthew would love to email or chat with you son. I am not able to send PM's yet. When I tried it said I have to have 10 post before I am allowed to PM. Can you send me a message?

Have you been on a Disney Cruise before?

melanie

 

[SheWhoMustBeObeyed]

Hi,

Matthew would love to email or chat with you son. I am not able to send PM's yet. When I tried it said I have to have 10 post before I am allowed to PM. Can you send me a message?

Have you been on a Disney Cruise before?

melanie

Feel free to send me an email: jachjones@northboone.com
Nope - this is our first cruise!!! Yours, too? I can't wait! This is a great place to get some great info, along with the forum. I'm obsessed with reading it every day!
Look forward to talking with you soon! Or, at least, our kids!

Julie

 

[Taffygirl]

Hi Everyone,

I haven't been on the thread for a couple of weeks. Sorry. Anyhoo, I've tried to make the appropriate additions (welcome to you all) to the list on the first page. Please let me know if I need to make any corrections, or if you don't see yourself and family on the list, let me know here on the thread and I'll add you to the list (if you'd like).

Meanwhile, I will be checking this thread more often now that we are just over a month away. HOORAY!

 

[lrensin]

Hi everyone,
Can't believe we're leaving in a month! I figure I need to start getting ready and was wondering if we have a head count of those who are going to do the fish extenders. Also, I have 2 preschoolers (well, one is going into kindergarten) and I think they'd like to participate with other little ones. Does anyone want to do a small exchange with them? (From what I understand the fist extender items are geared more towards older kids/teens/adults?)

Looking forward to the trip and getting to meet you all.
~Lia

 

[lrensin]

Debby - how you do you know what cabin you're in? Do they send that to you before the cruise??

~Lia

 

[Suz D]

Hi Everyone,

We're really getting close now! I'm wondering if we've decided on a meet time other than the kid's exchange time at 3:00 on Saturday? We've gotten a few new cruisers who aren't participating in any exchanges so it might be nice to go ahead and meet on Sunday for those who would like to.

We're planning on eating at Topsiders for lunch on Sunday around 11:30. We'd love to dine (al fresco) with anyone who is interested in meeting us there. Looking at past Navigators it looks like we wouldn't be conflicting with too many things (of course realizing that the Navigators are subject to change).

Let me know if you'd like to meet us!

Suz D

 

[Suz D]

Debby - how you do you know what cabin you're in? Do they send that to you before the cruise??

~Lia

Lia,

Your online reservation should have the cabin number listed by now. Maybe you got an upgrade!! Remember, it will show the category of cabin that you BOOKED not necessarily the category you received. If you can't determine which category you were assigned send me a PM and I can help you figure it out.

Suz D

 

[Taffygirl]

Hi everyone,
Can't believe we're leaving in a month! I figure I need to start getting ready and was wondering if we have a head count of those who are going to do the fish extenders. Also, I have 2 preschoolers (well, one is going into kindergarten) and I think they'd like to participate with other little ones. Does anyone want to do a small exchange with them? (From what I understand the fist extender items are geared more towards older kids/teens/adults?)

Looking forward to the trip and getting to meet you all.
~Lia

Hi. Look near the end of the very first post on page 1 of this thread. There is some information on the number doing the fish extender thingy.

 

[MelanieSandres]

Will there be a time and place set for everyone to meet?