June 6, 2009--Anybody going?

[Principessa]

Nice photo Absybabsy!

We are all doing the hair thing this week in preparation.

I pm'd you our names and number as well as early/late dining designation.


Repeating my question in case you all didn't read my last post

Did you book with a travel agent? Are you happy you did or would you
book on line next time?

thanks!

 

[Krisanm67]

How did you get the picture on. I can't do it for some reason......

 

[Principessa]

Hi,

We booked through a travel agent - not sure if it was the best deal, mother-in-law booked and I didn't look into options. I am a bargain shopper and hate to pay full price for anything. I know we got $$ credits for our cabin.


Is anyone bringing bottled water on board? I heard it is a good idea to fill a smaller suitcase with bottled water and then it is empty to bring home souvevires?

Kristine

Thanks, you answered my question as I was reposting it! Good luck with your birthday celebrations this weekend. The last day of school is also distracting me from 24/7 cruise thinking!

I have been pondering the WATER question....I think I saw you can get 6 bottles on board for $7.50. I thought I might just do that twice as a luxury - I'm the only big water drinker in the family. But I wonder if it's Spring water or just Dassani filtered tap water....I did look at LLBean store at fancy camping water filter systems but they seemed to be overkill. I'd really just like a one bottle Britta type filter and make my own from their tap water which people say is just fine. Am I overthinking this? Note to self, look at Britta in supermarket. I like to drink fizzy water with dinner (Perrier or cheaper brand, club soda) but from what I read, that is not included in the soft drink options...guess I'll just have to drink rum drinks all week. Why pay for club soda when a fruity drink is available?

I wonder if they will be showing UP on board?

 

[degrapevine]

Hi, all!

We are taking a rolling cooler onboard with enough water for each of us to have a bottle for each port day. Also, some wine for me and some diet soda w/Splenda for DH. That cooler will hold all the kids' exchange gifts and FE gifts on our way home!

We booked with a travel agent b/c we wanted to jump on the FL Resident deal as soon as it came available for connecting Cat 10's. On the DCL website, we'd just get the $25 for booking onboard (can't do the Disney Visa $50 deal w/FL Resident). But, booking with our TA, we got an additional $50 per cabin. We didn't go with DU b/c you have to email them for a quote and wait for an email back to book and since connecting Cat 10's were a must for us, I needed a TA that I could call and book immediately with. We got the same FL Resident price as online w/DCL, but with the additional OBC.

They definitely will be showing Up onboard (this past week's cruise would have seen it at midnight Thursday night) and I bet it will be the evening "show" on Pirate Night in the movie theatre - and in 3D! We are looking forward to seeing it, as well as Race to Witch Mountain, DD & I - Hannah Montana, DH & I - Earth, and just me - The Proposal. I'm figuring all those movie tickets at home would cost us at least $125. So having them included (I keep telling the kids that things are not "free" onboard, just included) is a big plus for our family of 5. We're bringing along 10 (2 each) boxes of movie candy to enjoy in the theater, too!

We just finished cleaning up after having 30+ people at our house for DS11's birthday and we have a crazy, crazy week ahead - Church tomorrow w/covered dish, Monday waiting for washing machine repair guy to come (I will be working on those gifts in the meantime!) & PTA Board End of Year Party, Tuesday Reading Celebration at school & decorate for 5th Grade Celebration & church meeting, Wednesday 5th Grade Celebration (snowcones and gift bags for 125 kids!) & church, Thursday last day of school & dentist appointments, and Friday bring the bearded dragon lizard to the boarder (yes, we have to board our lizard while we are gone) & PACK! I can't wait to get onboard and have absolutely nothing to worry about other than which drink to order. My kids can't wait to get in the clubs and although we will do plenty together as a family, I'm looking forward to some time w/just DH and me ... and not cooking ... and not cleaning ... and meeting all of you!

Rose

 

[lrensin]

Amanda – LOVE the picture!!!! Great idea, too. I’ll have to figure out how to post one, although pictures of me are few and far between. I do have one with Libby (my 9-ish yo), so that might help.

Princepessa – you didn’t get packets from Disney? Should have cabin numbers and transfers, etc. My travel agent has helped a lot, but the actual documents have all come directly from DCL. I have to say that I love the company I've booked all my Disney stuff through. They're called Kingdom Magic and all they do is Disney. They get their commissions directly from Disney but because they have such high volume, they get GREAT rates. Also a ton of super tips. Can't say enough good things about them.

Looks like we’re going to have to take care of our helium hands – maybe we’ll have an intervention at Quiet Cove or during Martini tasting??? Do I have to reserve a time for that because I absolutely do not want to miss out on that wonderful event!

Oh, shoot, taking care of the cat while I’m gone. I’ve really got to get on that! I suppose stopping the mail would be a good idea, too.

 

[lrensin]

We are taking a rolling cooler onboard with enough water for each of us to have a bottle for each port day. Also, some wine for me and some diet soda w/Splenda for DH. That cooler will hold all the kids' exchange gifts and FE gifts on our way home!

Awesome idea! My parents are driving up and asked what else they could bring. This is definitely on the list because the idea of trying to schelp all of this home on the plane is daunting!

They definitely will be showing Up onboard (this past week's cruise would have seen it at midnight Thursday night) and I bet it will be the evening "show" on Pirate Night in the movie theatre - and in 3D!

That's fantastic! I've heard it's a fabulous movie and I'm so excited to see it. Didn't even occur to me that they'd be showing first run Disney/Pixar movies!

We just finished cleaning up after having 30+ people at our house for DS11's birthday and we have a crazy, crazy week ahead - Church tomorrow w/covered dish, Monday waiting for washing machine repair guy to come (I will be working on those gifts in the meantime!) & PTA Board End of Year Party, Tuesday Reading Celebration at school & decorate for 5th Grade Celebration & church meeting, Wednesday 5th Grade Celebration (snowcones and gift bags for 125 kids!) & church, Thursday last day of school & dentist appointments, and Friday bring the bearded dragon lizard to the boarder (yes, we have to board our lizard while we are gone) & PACK!

Rose - you're a crazy woman and a mommy goddess! Your week is actually busier than mine and that's saying a lot!!!

I can't wait to get onboard and have absolutely nothing to worry about other than which drink to order. My kids can't wait to get in the clubs and although we will do plenty together as a family, I'm looking forward to some time w/just DH and me ... and not cooking ... and not cleaning ... and meeting all of you!

Right back at 'ya (and everyone else!)!

 

[CRUIZEN MAMMA]

Hi Guys and Gals,

Finished my FE gifts yesterday- hope you like them I think they're pretty cute- but fragile so-I need them in my carry on- and that's the only hint you're getting. .
Packing is at 75% -DH waaits till the last minute, but if he forgets anything I get blamed.
DS and I are excited to see UP as well- hopefully they'll show it Golden Mickey night as we've already seen that show.
This time next week we'll all be sailing the high seas with Micket and Friends.- weather is much better here in FL than last week's rains- -we should have fairly clear skies 5 day is only a 10-20 % chance of rain by Friday.

Dottie

 

[lrensin]

OK, so I just sent an e-mail to my mom about the cooler of water and the box of stuff I'm sending down to her. She said that the literature DCL sent says no coolers (water is OK, but they have to be in a carry on) and no perishables. Rose, you said you're bringing a cooler, so how crazy are they about that rule? Also, I have Virginia peanuts that I was going to put in the FE gifts, but now I'm not sure if they'll consider those perishables. Any thoughts???

Thanks for the help!

 

[CRUIZEN MAMMA]

OK, so I just sent an e-mail to my mom about the cooler of water and the box of stuff I'm sending down to her. She said that the literature DCL sent says no coolers (water is OK, but they have to be in a carry on) and no perishables. Rose, you said you're bringing a cooler, so how crazy are they about that rule? Also, I have Virginia peanuts that I was going to put in the FE gifts, but now I'm not sure if they'll consider those perishables. Any thoughts???

Thanks for the help!

softsided coolers are ok as long as they fit through the scanner and have no ice in them- room host will bring u ice- also in the past you could check cases of water in like luggage just tag it. the nuts should be fine if they're in original pkgs- we're bring a few treats and snacks.
Dottie

 

[lrensin]

softsided coolers are ok as long as they fit through the scanner and have no ice in them- room host will bring u ice- also in the past you could check cases of water in like luggage just tag it. the nuts should be fine if they're in original pkgs- we're bring a few treats and snacks.
Dottie

Thanks Dottie!!!!

 

[AbsyBabsy]

How did you get the picture on. I can't do it for some reason......

In order to post a picture, you have to have a Photobucket account. Don't be discouraged, It was fast, free and easy to set up and it makes posting a photo a breeze. Here is the link I used to learn how: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1359157


I just finished my Fish Extender - had a terrible time with print transfer so I finally pitched it in the rubbish and added some other items to the extender instead of our names. I also finished the gifts for the extenders - I was going to order some items but decided to make them myself. I hope you like them, but if not, I hope you pretend to! LOL.

I have so much to do before we leave, I don't know were to start. Last time I checked it was too far away, now it seams too close! I just hope time slows down as soon as I get on board. I have 4 days left of work and need to make sure I keep my helium hand under control for just a few more days and perhaps I can get some of my regular work done. I found some one to fill in for me while I am away - I am calling it a "developmental opportunity", for the poor guy I am leaving all my work!

Well, I better get to sleep......zzzz......zzzz.......zzz

Amanda

 

[lrensin]

In order to post a picture, you have to have a Photobucket account. Don't be discouraged, It was fast, free and easy to set up and it makes posting a photo a breeze. Here is the link I used to learn how: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1359157

Do you think you could use any on-line photo storage? When I tried to post my picture, I clicked on the photo icon on the top of this message box and it asked for a URL. I would assume any URL would work??? I'll give it a try and let you all know.

I found some very cool iron on transfers at Jo Ann Fabrics today that I am going to put on the FEs. I can't believe how much more there is to do!!! I'm going to need a vacation from getting ready for my vacation!!

I didn't make the FE gifts - I'm beginning to wonder if I should have since the box I just sent down to FL with the stuff in it was mighty heavy. Maybe I went overboard? I don't know why - that's something I'd *never* do!


Amanda - what do you do for work?

 

[dizzi]

Hello

I am not joining the cruise although i wish i was.

We will be on our WDW vacation of sorts...we are touring the resorts.

And we will be waving to you guys from GRILLS as yout ake off for your cruise.

Just thought i would say i, and you will have at least one disser waving to you from land envying you tremendously.

i have another year and half to wait for my cruise.

ENJOY!!!!

 

[Taffygirl]

Oh, I hope they show UP also. I understand that it is a really great movie. I hope they show it several times so that we have some choice as to when to see it if the showing (s) conflict with other fun stuff to do.

On our Disney Wonder cruise they were showing Ratatoille (sp?) which had recently come out then. DH went to see it all by himself in the theater on board (not in the big showroom). Anyway, it will be great to see UP on board.

Principessa, we have a great TA with whom we book most of our cruises. I don't think we got a great rate or anything, but she is a gem and pretty much on top of things. Hope you got your travel docs by now.

AbsyBabsy--do you have our cabin number on the list you got from Grandma Debby? I thought I sent it to her way back, but now am not sure. Let me know. Although we are not participating in the fish extender game, we do hope to meet all of you and know whats going on with meet and greets, etc. I don't know how to PM, but if you don't have our cabin number, I'll look it up and post here. Thanks.

OK, time to whittle down the huge pile of clothes on the guest room bed. The whittling down will be based on what fits and what doesn't.

See you all in a few days!

 

[Principessa]

Oh, I hope they show UP also. I understand that it is a really great movie. I hope they show it several times so that we have some choice as to when to see it if the showing (s) conflict with other fun stuff to do.

On our Disney Wonder cruise they were showing Ratatoille (sp?) which had recently come out then. DH went to see it all by himself in the theater on board (not in the big showroom). Anyway, it will be great to see UP on board.

Principessa, we have a great TA with whom we book most of our cruises. I don't think we got a great rate or anything, but she is a gem and pretty much on top of things. Hope you got your travel docs by now.

AbsyBabsy--do you have our cabin number on the list you got from Grandma Debby? I thought I sent it to her way back, but now am not sure. Let me know. Although we are not participating in the fish extender game, we do hope to meet all of you and know whats going on with meet and greets, etc. I don't know how to PM, but if you don't have our cabin number, I'll look it up and post here. Thanks.

OK, time to whittle down the huge pile of clothes on the guest room bed. The whittling down will be based on what fits and what doesn't.

See you all in a few days!

Has anyone ever watched a movie outside by the Mickey pool? Does that end up being fun or windy, noisy etc....? Well I mean given the fact that being on the ship not cooking meals makes EVERYTHING fun!

Finally got the cruise docs in the mail today! Woohoo!

Taffygirl - to PM, just roll your cursor over the person's name (ex, Principessa) and click and a list of actions drops down - one is "Send a private message to Principessa" I thought I read somewhere else you need 10 posts before you can PM or 20 or some number, but I'm not sure.

Very good with that Ratatouille spelling, you just need a "U". Sorry,
I'm a French teacher so I have to mention it!

Oh yes, I think everyone wants to meet everyone whether they signed up for the FE or not!

Lia - we are meeting at the pool at the MCO Hyatt on Friday, right? I mean loosely planning on this? Our flight gets in (if on time) at 1:40pm. Did I mention 4pm before? Maybe that's too late for you to still be at the pool. Oh well, I'm just so excited I don't know what I'm doing anymore!

 

[lrensin]

Lia - we are meeting at the pool at the MCO Hyatt on Friday, right? I mean loosely planning on this? Our flight gets in (if on time) at 1:40pm. Did I mention 4pm before? Maybe that's too late for you to still be at the pool. Oh well, I'm just so excited I don't know what I'm doing anymore!

ABSOLUTELY!!! I'd love to have a little "get together" by the pool for anyone who's staying at the Hyatt Friday night. Principessa, it sounds like our planes get in around the same time (I think mine gets in at 1:30) and since we can't check in right away, we're hitting the pool. I haven't had a chance to try to post the picture. If it doesn't work, then I'm not sure what to do so that you know how to find me. Anyone on Facebook???

Also need to figure out what the heck we're going to do for dinner that night. No transpo and nothing in walking distance since we'll be at the airport.

 

[lrensin]

OK, just heard this and immediately thought of you all. Should get you in the mood (if you're not already).

A pirate walked into a bar with a steering wheel in his pants. The bartender asked, "Why do you have that in your pants?" The pirate replied (in pirate accent), "ARRRRGH! It's driving me nuts!"

 

[AStamm]

It's officially cruise time...my FE came in the mail today! I took the really easy road and bought one of eBay. As for packing, I'd venture to guess it's about 75% done. It's amazing how many little things you realize you don't have or wanted to pick up and didn't when you start packing. It seems like all I did this weekend was errands to get things I needed for the cruise/WDW vacation.

Only two more days left of the school year--and I'm all done giving AND GRADING my kids final exams, so tomorrow is the big classroom clean-up day for me.

Can't wait to meet everyone Saturday afternoon! (Doesn't that sound fabulous??? It's finally THIS Saturday)

 

[AbsyBabsy]

Do you think you could use any on-line photo storage? When I tried to post my picture, I clicked on the photo icon on the top of this message box and it asked for a URL. I would assume any URL would work??? I'll give it a try and let you all know.

Amanda - what do you do for work?

Irensin, I don't know if any other one will work - but it is very easy to do.


I work as a manager for a large insurance company.

 

[disneydka]

Hi, all!


They definitely will be showing Up onboard (this past week's cruise would have seen it at midnight Thursday night) and I bet it will be the evening "show" on Pirate Night in the movie theatre - and in 3D! We are looking forward to seeing it, as well as Race to Witch Mountain, DD & I - Hannah Montana, DH & I - Earth, and just me - The Proposal. I'm figuring all those movie tickets at home would cost us at least $125. So having them included (I keep telling the kids that things are not "free" onboard, just included) is a big plus for our family of 5. We're bringing along 10 (2 each) boxes of movie candy to enjoy in the theater, too!

I'm really excited about the movies too! At $9.25 a ticket, it gets really expensive. I am super excited about the Race to Witch Mountain. I saw all of the originals when I was a kid.

I can't wait to get onboard and have absolutely nothing to worry about other than which drink to order. My kids can't wait to get in the clubs and although we will do plenty together as a family, I'm looking forward to some time w/just DH and me ... and not cooking ... and not cleaning ... and meeting all of you!

Rose

I couldn't have said it better myself Rose! We started our packing this weekend and yesterday by DD's BF came over and said it looked like we were moving, I had so much stuff out all over. We are sad that we will be missing his HS graduation Saturday but I booked in 2/2008 before they were even an item. I looked at changing the dates around the beginning of the year but it would have cost us $2000 more so we'll be thinking about him but cruising with you all.

I am also bringing a case of water onboard in a rolling suitcase with some small cans of pineapple juice for our Malibu rum I also tried some Firefly this weekend with the friends who will be taking care of our animals while we are away and I got a bottle of that to bring...is so yummy with lemonade which I understand they have at the drink station.

I really need to get off the computer and so some more packing/cleaning. I di not like coming home to a messy house so the more I can get done over the next few days, the happier I will be. Last day of school for kids is Thursday, I already have my mani/pedi scheduled that afternoon during my lunch break and that evening we have parent night for DS's summer camp. We leave bright and early Friday night and are staying at the Raddison!!! Can't wait to meet everyone!