May 18, 2013 Magic EBTA Part Two - From Tejas to España

[kaseyC]

My first cruise was on the Wonder out of LA. I had found an app on my phone that kept me posted on the time for the ship to come in. A friend that was staying in our room came in at 1am and then the ship very quietly and quite dark came in around three. It was cool to see from the hotel but then I could not sleep after that and for a 3 day cruise being tired was not a great way to start. When we did Alaska we were able to watch her sail under the sister bridge to the Golden Gate in Vancouver, it was not easy to wait for them to get off the ship so we could get on. We were second in line and got to know the people in front of us. I was offered the "family of the day" title but felt the people in front should get it. They were called but the CM let us board with them and we took pictures for them. It was fun but odd to be on an empty ship. Yes I can't believe that I gave up the family of the day but the other family appreciated it and it still makes me smile. I don't think I would even remember them but the memory makes me happy.

That was a wonderful thing to do and that's one of those "smile" memories.

 

[kaseyC]

Reminder for Palo Brunch participants. I need your full name and reservation numbers. Please PM on the Dis or Message me on FB. Thanks!

Yeah, I'm quoting myself. I've heard from most of the folks in Brunch Group 1 but Brunch Group 2... some of you are slacking!!

 

[NancyIL]

Yeah, I'm quoting myself. I've heard from most of the folks in Brunch Group 1 but Brunch Group 2... you all are slacking!!

Not all of us are slacking in group 2!

 

[MandyGirl]

So is anyone gonna have to walk the plank?

 

[kaseyC]

Not all of us are slacking in group 2!

I went back and edited that because 3 people from group 2 have responded.

 

[Kirbo]

Yeah, I'm quoting myself. I've heard from most of the folks in Brunch Group 1 but Brunch Group 2... some of you are slacking!!

I went back and edited that because 3 people from group 2 have responded.

I responded when you first asked us to, I hope you got that.

 

[Kirbo]

Palo Group Brunch​

*If you are interested please PM me your your names and party size. I will request full names and reservation numbers before I send in our request. We can have a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 14 for each. I'm trying to keep each group around 12-13 for comfort. I will add to the groups on a "first come, first served basis". I will put in our request to DCL in March. We should receive confirmation 30 days before we sail*

So far we have two groups filled. They are listed below.

Palo Brunch Groups
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Group 1 – Monday - May 20, 2013

Tubbsteruk – Paul and Helen -(2)
Mandygirl -Mandy, Curt, Janet (3)
Binkytell – Sarah and Brian (2)
GoofyNewfie – Kim and Chris (2)
JenDen – Jennifer and Dennis (2)
Ladyshopper- Jody – (1)
Kirbo – Kirbo and DH – (2)

Group 2 – Wednesday May 22, 2013
kaseyC – Henrietta (1)
Grandmax3 – Chris (1)
Tink1987 – Tink1987 and BF (2)
NancyIL - Nancy and Vicki (2)
Lysand – Lynn (1)
Lynne and Terry (2)
Leah and Carl (2)
Gramfrog - Jacquie (1)
MissAndrea - Andrea and Eddie (2)

I responded when you first asked us to, I hope you got that.

I just went and looked and realize that we're in group one. I thought we were group two. I feel pretty stupid . So, I sent you a PM a few days ago, but I hope you noticed my info was wrong about which group.

 

[Tink1987]

You helped make someone's day very special!

Some of the rooms may face another direction versus the port, and the bend is definitely blocked by buildings. Because we are the second terminal away (to the left when facing the water), we have a better chance of a good view I think, but you'll still definitely get a better view by walking over there. Lots of areas to go to - and the restaurants on the harbor are closed that early so you have their outdoor seating areas to walk onto.

I will contact port authority that week to get a more definite time. Someone in our "Welcome to Texas" DIS group that met down there was able to call for info when we went in September to watch her sail in. Will definitely update everyone at the Meet-and-Greet.

You were up early!

We will be there with the tripod then. Another thing to look forward too!

 

[kaseyC]

I just went and looked and realize that we're in group one. I thought we were group two. I feel pretty stupid . So, I sent you a PM a few days ago, but I hope you noticed my info was wrong about which group.

I got information from everyone who sent me a PM on the Dis and those who messaged me on FB. So you are good.


I updated the page one Palo Group Brunch post and put an asterisk next to those I received information from.

 

[MandyGirl]

You were up early!

We will be there with the tripod then. Another thing to look forward too!

I woke up at about 3AM. Apparently the 2 year old had joined us in bed, sleeping perpendicular to me, and thought my ribs would be great for kickboxing. Hubby had relocated to her bed. So I was awake and did some reading online. Got a few more hours before the 6 year old decided to come tap me on the shoulder at 7:15am to ask if I could download a game to her iTouch.

So is that a or emoticon

 

[Tink1987]

I woke up at about 3AM. Apparently the 2 year old had joined us in bed, sleeping perpendicular to me, and thought my ribs would be great for kickboxing. Hubby had relocated to her bed. So I was awake and did some reading online. Got a few more hours before the 6 year old decided to come tap me on the shoulder at 7:15am to ask if I could download a game to her iTouch.

So is that a or emoticon

Lol, oh poor you! Hope you get some proper sleep tonight

 

[DisneyMouseHouse]

OK, I know that Mandy will get this up on the first page later today (she's out and about) but since I posted this on FB, I just thought I'd pop over here and post this here too!

We have designed a form for you to input your information for the custom name badges that will be provided to you at the Meet N Greet on the cruise.....they will be similar to this design:


Please note that there will NOT be a lanyard provided, only the name badge (preprinted with your name and DISBoards name) AND a plastic badge holder (if you require one) - there is a place on the form to indicate if you do NOT want a plastic badge holder.

Please fill out the form HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eWuc8qp6hvCS4e53HSHi4N9DjGdJ_2o-I1y_tfr03u0/viewform

ALSO - please fill out the form ONCE for each person in your group who will need a badge, as this will help us compile the list much easier!

OH - also, if you've filled out this form from FB, please DO NOT fill it out again, it's the same list - hahahaha!

Thanks!
Beverly

 

[birkner]

Just a quick reminder to sign up with your first and last name and stateroom #for the Champagne Girls Event.

Only 15 persons have thus far signed up and we need a minimum of 25 to sign up by April 18 or I must cancel the event.

I will also post this message on FB!

 

[MandyGirl]

Lanyard Team


Current update:

The results of this survey as of February 24 indicate that it would not be a feasible option to create lanyards. However, we will still create lanyard inserts where people can insert a common DISboards identifier into the clear pouch.

To receive a lanyard insert, please follow the instructions on this form by the April 20 deadline
As stated above, we will not be providing actual lanyards due to survey results in February. However, if you do need a "nametag pouch" to place the nametag in, the form has a question about that. This pouch will not be the sealable pouch like the one DCL provides for Castaway or DVC Members, but rather one like this - an insert to hook onto your own personal lanyard of your choosing (one that Disney provides or your own favorite lanyard you bring from home). Otherwise, feel free to place the nametag in the existing DCL badge holder that comes with your lanyard when boarding.

I updated the first page to include current info on lanyards with link to form to complete -- and deadline in red to catch attention of any new cruisers just now joining

 

[MandyGirl]

Are there any updates I need to make on first post of DIS thread that lists all of our events? Remember there are many embedded hyperlinks to further information about various items listed. Please let me know if you see something to update

 

[Kirbo]

OK, I know that Mandy will get this up on the first page later today (she's out and about) but since I posted this on FB, I just thought I'd pop over here and post this here too!

We have designed a form for you to input your information for the custom name badges that will be provided to you at the Meet N Greet on the cruise.....they will be similar to this design:


Please note that there will NOT be a lanyard provided, only the name badge (preprinted with your name and DISBoards name) AND a plastic badge holder (if you require one) - there is a place on the form to indicate if you do NOT want a plastic badge holder.

Please fill out the form HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eWuc8qp6hvCS4e53HSHi4N9DjGdJ_2o-I1y_tfr03u0/viewform

ALSO - please fill out the form ONCE for each person in your group who will need a badge, as this will help us compile the list much easier!

OH - also, if you've filled out this form from FB, please DO NOT fill it out again, it's the same list - hahahaha!

Thanks!
Beverly

Done and thank you!

 

[MandyGirl]

By the way - it feels like we are in full-throttle mode getting events pulled together!! I know it's only the beginning of March but it feels sooooooo much closer now to think we go on the cruise in MAY! That's literally two months!! And I know some folks from the UK are flying out at the end of April -- which is literally NEXT month!

 

[Kirbo]

By the way - it feels like we are in full-throttle mode getting events pulled together!! I know it's only the beginning of March but it feels sooooooo much closer now to think we go on the cruise in MAY! That's literally two months!! And I know some folks from the UK are flying out at the end of April -- which is literally NEXT month!

I'm getting really excited! And if I stay up until 9pm tonight rotfl: ) I get to book excursions for the Med portion .

 

[Tink1987]

I'm getting really excited! And if I stay up until 9pm tonight rotfl: ) I get to book excursions for the Med portion .

Whoop! I get to check in on Monday!

 

[Kirbo]

Whoop! I get to check in on Monday!

Wait, are you sure? Shouldn't you and I be able to check in at the same time? I'm silver, so at 90 days out. My DCL page says that I can begin check in on 3/3, but that's east coast time. So 9pm my time is in 6h19m. You should also be able to check in at the exact same time as me, 9pm east coast time on 3/3/13. Check to make sure.