~~~ May 16, 2009 ~~~ Western Magic ~~~

[lillygator]

TY Jane......I was thinking 100.....will hold out untin 4/1!

 

[SpeedFigure]

Oh, which ADR's have you gone for? Sorry - I am food obsessed!!

If you click on the food report in my signature, magic cookie bars are on the first page - POR is one of only two resorts in the whole of WDW where you can get them They are the main reason I talked Tony into upgrading there from Pop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is there a picture of you on page one - I will go check . . that way I can keep an eye out!!

Ohh yummy the Magic Cookie Bars!!! There is a ski resort here- Sundance- that sells them. I don't like to ski there, but I only do it for those bars and their Chili! haha
Also here in Utah, you can buy a boxed ingredients at the store and make them. It's by Eagle Brand, here is the site: http://www.eaglebrand.com/detail.asp?rid=650
(again Sonya it involves Graham crackers! You guys need those over there!!)

Wow our FE group is growing! That's fantastic!!! I'll be starting my FE gifts once we get the final numbers in.

I've tried to convince my hubby to join the boards, but he'd be sooo lost. So if he gets all your names/interests/children/work wrong then I'm sorry! haha He only half listens when I blab on...

 

[tsarina13]

Is anyone doing the DCL Shuttle from MCO Hyatt?? If so, did you have to reserve your time?

I called and was told that it's first come, first serve, and they start around 10am. They don't assign transfer times.

Does anyone know different?

 

[Pooh's-Honey-Pot]

I am going to your food report right now! I love that you talked Tony into moving because of the magic cookie bars - That's awesome!!

We have Prime Time Cafe for dinner and Tony's for dinner as well (dinner is supper in this part of the world) We did have a breakfast reservation at CRT but it was pretty expensive and I thought she would see enough princesses on the cruise.

I love counterservice at DHS - the backlot express and I love pinocchio's salad...the best.

What do you have booked? If you are on the DP, you must have lots booked...so exciting, it is not that far away now!!

Oh I love 50's PT!! We are going there as well! We have loads of ADR's booked, the one I am most excited about is California Grill as we have never been there! I have arranged for a cake to be brought out as a surprise - our anniversary is in June but we always pick a day to celebrate it in Florida, as we got married there!

Ok, is there a Dairy Queen near WDW or on the way to the port? Those sound SO good. I love chocolate and mint stuff (and the best part about that is no one else in the family does, so if I order it ITS ALL MINE!!!


Jane

Ohh dont forget Ghiredellis do a superb mint choc chip sundea

He takes fresh corn (still in the husk), cuts a slit in the husk, put a few slices of butter in the husk, adds a few spices, pours a little Budweiser beer in the husk, wraps it in aluminum foil, and slowly cooks it on the grill.....

Does anyone with a verrandah (nope, cant spell that word!) have room for a disposable bar-b-q in their luggage, because I need him to make this for me!!!!!!!!!!

Ohh yummy the Magic Cookie Bars!!! There is a ski resort here- Sundance- that sells them. I don't like to ski there, but I only do it for those bars and their Chili! haha
Also here in Utah, you can buy a boxed ingredients at the store and make them. It's by Eagle Brand, here is the site: http://www.eaglebrand.com/detail.asp?rid=650
(again Sonya it involves Graham crackers! You guys need those over there!!)

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Oh thank you for that! Disney sent me the recipe last year but it came out bad, very very bad, so I shall look for this pack while we are over there!

 

[Pooh's-Honey-Pot]

Just called DCL and arranged for the "Romantic Encounter" to be in our stateroom when we embark! Hoepfully I can keep it a surprise from TG! I really want to spoil him, he does so much for me!

I want to order him the refillable beer glass as well, but am scared he will feel the need to really get his moneys worth from it!!

 

[2_Eagle_Mom]

Andy and Belinda - Called DVC this morning and linked our dinning - I requested the 8:00pm seating. One more thing off the checklist

Jane, thanks for this information! Not to sound like a dummy, but do most people give for each person or each cabin or each cabin with extra for the children? I have some ideas of what I am going to do...but before I get too far I am curious about how it works....

It's totally a personal choice. I'm doing one item per cabin, but it sounds like some others are doing one per person. Really its whatever you decide. It really is the thought that counts (and being able to come back to your cabin and finding surprises in your FE!)

Us too!! 10th Anniversary on May 12th! We'll be at the Boardwalk then!

Great date! Same as ours. We'll be having dinner at Narcoosees (can't spell it) that night and hope to get great seats for the fireworks.

Ohh dont forget Ghiredellis do a superb mint choc chip sundea

That is a definate stop for us as well, I had it first in SF as we live about 40 miles east of the original Ghiredellis (not that we ever go to the city - too crowded). It's my absolute favorite thing (ok, actually the only thing) that I ever order.

Got to run to work!
Jane

 

[ottermouse]

Just called DCL and arranged for the "Romantic Encounter" to be in our stateroom when we embark! Hoepfully I can keep it a surprise from TG! I really want to spoil him, he does so much for me!

I want to order him the refillable beer glass as well, but am scared he will feel the need to really get his moneys worth from it!!

We were thinking about the Romantic Encounter too but not too sure yet. I had the refillable beer glass last cruise and it is well worth it. I read some where that you can take the beer glass from a previous cruise. So needless to say, I am packing my beer mug from the last cruise.

I also read that DCL is giving cruisers stateroom credit for fuel surcharge. I guess it is month by month but depending on the rate of gas will depend on how much ship credit you will receive. Does anyone have additional information on this?

 

[Pooh's-Honey-Pot]

We were thinking about the Romantic Encounter too but not too sure yet. I had the refillable beer glass last cruise and it is well worth it. I read some where that you can take the beer glass from a previous cruise. So needless to say, I am packing my beer mug from the last cruise.

Really? Oh that's interesting . . . maybe I will get it for him then if we can use it again next year. Can you take it into the restaurants for dinner at night, or is that a bit frowned upon? Does the glass have a DCL logo on it, or is it plain - its hard to tell on their website.

 

[yanjan]

well with all the planning for this cruise, got sucked in and booked free dining
for 19-27 sept staying at AS MOVIES. my goal is to do all resort so this is another notch in there.

btw does anybody have a picture of the bracelets?

 

[Tink113]

I checked into a few companies online that do not require min of 100 orders. Non of them offered great prices, most were $2.50 and up, plus no walt font, limited color options, etc.......so...

I CALLED the company that I had been looking at using & they told me that they would be willing to do our "Small order" for us with the following options...

We currently have 60 adult bands & 20 youth so.. 80 total

Neon Green Bands with glow in the dark option
Debossed - but not printed in color as those must have a 100 min
Walt font
Front Debossing with 22 character max (including spaces) with Skull logo
Back Debossing with 22 character max (including spaces)

Drum roll please.......

PRICE about $1.45 with front deboss only
about $1.75 with front & rear

I believe we had talked about the "phase" before as something like
Front: DIS KEY LIME PIE-RATES
BACK: DCL MAGIC MAY 16, 2009 -OR- MAY 16th Disney Magic

Correct me if that's wrong!

So, what do you all think???

I think the best thing to do is hand them out at the first cruise meet. We should be there... just might be a tad late since we are doing the walking ship tour.

****IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BE AT THE 1st MEET, I will bring a few envelopes with me & leave your bracelets in my FE after the cruise meet. As soon as I know what the room is, I'll post it. Come by and pick up your envelope. **** This way, I wont have to hunt down everyone.

I think it is best to have a check mailed to me & I will PM that info as soon as APRIL 1st comes.

Does this work for everyone???

BELOW IS THE CURRENT LIST I HAVE - let me know if any changes need to be made. I feel like some might be missing.

AUSTIN??? Didn't you guys want in?

DIS NAME(s) Adult Wristbands/ Youth Wristbands
2 Eagle Scout 2
briarroselynn 2
Disgirl83 2
Faith&Hope 1
Hudson5&Lennon3 1/3
jhart901 2/3
lillygator 4/2
lucyddr 2
Noodlesmom 2/2
Pooh's-Honey-Pot 2
peedFigure 1/1
Texfinn 2/2
Tink113 7/3
YanJan 4
aimathy 3/1
dznyacct 4
Mother_Hen 2/1
princessljw 6
shasess 2
Tinkattude6 4/1
tsarina13 3/1
Tazgirl1981 2

TOTAL 60/20

 

[Tink113]

well with all the planning for this cruise, got sucked in and booked free dining
for 19-27 sept staying at AS MOVIES. my goal is to do all resort so this is another notch in there.

btw does anybody have a picture of the bracelets?

Here's a photo of what they should look like. Ours will not have color filled if we order less than 100 adult & 100 youth...

 

[Pooh's-Honey-Pot]

I checked into a few companies online that do not require min of 100 orders. Non of them offered great prices, most were $2.50 and up, plus no walt font, limited color options, etc.......so...

I CALLED the company that I had been looking at using & they told me that they would be willing to do our "Small order" for us with the following options...

We currently have 60 adult bands & 20 youth so.. 80 total

Neon Green Bands with glow in the dark option
Debossed - but not printed in color as those must have a 100 min
Walt font
Front Debossing with 22 character max (including spaces) with Skull logo
Back Debossing with 22 character max (including spaces)

Drum roll please.......

PRICE about $1.45 with front deboss only
about $1.75 with front & rear

I believe we had talked about the "phase" before as something like
Front: DIS KEY LIME PIE-RATES
BACK: DCL MAGIC MAY 16, 2009 -OR- MAY 16th Disney Magic

Correct me if that's wrong!

So, what do you all think???

I think the best thing to do is hand them out at the first cruise meet. We should be there... just might be a tad late since we are doing the walking ship tour.

****IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BE AT THE 1st MEET, I will bring a few envelopes with me & leave your bracelets in my FE after the cruise meet. As soon as I know what the room is, I'll post it. Come by and pick up your envelope. **** This way, I wont have to hunt down everyone.

I think it is best to have a check mailed to me & I will PM that info as soon as APRIL 1st comes.

Does this work for everyone???

The price and design works fine for me . . . but I don't think US banks will take UK checks (correct me if I'm wrong), so I will probably have to drop out. Sorry! Hopefully you can still get the great price without my 2 bracelets!

 

[Tink113]

Do we have the most updated cruise meet schedule? If I get a min, I may try to make our Nav...

 

[Tink113]

The price and design works fine for me . . . but I don't think US banks will take UK checks (correct me if I'm wrong), so I will probably have to drop out. Sorry! Hopefully you can still get the great price without my 2 bracelets!

No worries. You can send it to me via paypal or give it to me on the ship if that works. For paypal I may have to add a bit extra. I think paypal fees add like 3% or something.

Sonya, we're not going to let you drop out that easy!

 

[tsarina13]

Does this work for everyone???

BELOW IS THE CURRENT LIST I HAVE - let me know if any changes need to be made. I feel like some might be missing.

Works for me!

 

[texfinn]

Amanda -- Sounds GREAT!!!!

Let me know how much and I will get the check posted and in the mail. PM or FB me your address.

Sonya -- I will pay for yours.....no worries about paypal or such. Consider it my gift to you for writing such a FABULOUS food report! (really, truly, it is worth the $3/4 or so for the day's worth of entertainment!)

Amanda -- will you guys be a the port early? I think a ton of us are hoping to be there by 10 so that may be a good place to distribute since we will be sitting around waiting to board.

Ottermouse -- Congrats on the new reservations! I wonder if I can convince Yoni to go back for the Epcot food & wine festival....hmmmmmmm Can't help on the fuel surcharge -- they didn't have it anymore when I booked.

Ok everyone, back to work (and cleaning up while MIL and her DH are at the store).

 

[Disneynut25]

ooopsie....wrong meet thread!
Have a great cruise! We're cruising in May as well!

 

[Tink113]

Amanda -- Sounds GREAT!!!!

Let me know how much and I will get the check posted and in the mail. PM or FB me your address.

Sonya -- I will pay for yours.....no worries about paypal or such. Consider it my gift to you for writing such a FABULOUS food report! (really, truly, it is worth the $3/4 or so for the day's worth of entertainment!)

Amanda -- will you guys be a the port early? I think a ton of us are hoping to be there by 10 so that may be a good place to distribute since we will be sitting around waiting to board.

Ottermouse -- Congrats on the new reservations! I wonder if I can convince Yoni to go back for the Epcot food & wine festival....hmmmmmmm Can't help on the fuel surcharge -- they didn't have it anymore when I booked.

Ok everyone, back to work (and cleaning up while MIL and her DH are at the store).

Mati- GREAT point. We will be at port early so that would be a good place as well. Mom & I keep saying that we will be at port BY 10am even if we have to leave everyone else behind!

 

[Pooh's-Honey-Pot]

No worries. You can send it to me via paypal or give it to me on the ship if that works. For paypal I may have to add a bit extra. I think paypal fees add like 3% or something.

Sonya, we're not going to let you drop out that easy!

Ah if you're sure, I can do either of those. PM me your paypal details and I will do it that way with the extra 3%, that way you will have it before the cruise! Thanks I really want a nice green bracelet! And so does Tony, he just doesn't know it!

Sonya -- I will pay for yours.....no worries about paypal or such. Consider it my gift to you for writing such a FABULOUS food report! (really, truly, it is worth the $3/4 or so for the day's worth of entertainment!)

).

That is such a lovely offer, thank you SO, So much . People on this thread are so kind I am happy to pay the 3% though, as long as Tink (Amanda??! I am trying with the names!!) is happy with that.

 

[shasess]

I CALLED the company that I had been looking at using & they told me that they would be willing to do our "Small order" for us with the following options...
PRICE about $1.45 with front deboss only
about $1.75 with front & rear
So, what do you all think???

Sounds great to me