May 25th, 2013 Fantasy Western!

[kirkaliciasmom]

Just joined the thread tonight! We are avid Disney fans, but this is our first Disney cruise. Learning all about the Dis and very excited for the trip!

Looks like we're too late for the FE for this trip. Keep us in mind if you add to the list, or start a new list!

Jay, Kendra and Paul (8yr old) Therrell.
Cabin 7556

Welcome! Youre going to LOVE cruising Disney. Glad you joined the thread. You'll have to go to the DisMeet on embarkation day.
I've got your wristbands all ready for you.

 

[afergvip]

Only 60 more days!! Sooooo ready to go!! By the way...if you have a Cabanna and you decide you do not want it I will gladly take it off your hands for you....LOL! Just sayin!

 

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

John you are awesome on taking on the FE challenge.

The wristbands look great. Now we just need to decide where and when are Dismeet will be...

Only 54 more days until we start our vacation in WDW!!

 

[Outrageous Crew]

Yes... and how about these questions:
Any food allergies or to perfumes?
Birthday
Favorite place to visit (cruise, parks, etc)?
Favorite colors?
Favorite treats?
Have any hobbies?
Favorite stores?
5 things you want your secret Mickey to know about you...

Beyonce, what if we have a basic cut-off for April 25th.... BUT... as you get pairs of secret mickeys, go ahead and pair them off secretly and individually, so they get the JUMP on any prep they want to do... like for me, I'll probably want to get something personalized....

What do you think?
Tresha

Beyonce, let's get our Secret Mickey group going....
so far we have Caftyrae1, NickyDa and Connellr. I am online throughout the day-- if it would be easier for me to organize this, I'm happy to. My full time job is a team leader!! (bet you couldn't tell on that one...) Thanks!!
Tresha

 

[Outrageous Crew]

John!! Thanks!!! You did an awesome job with the FE groups!!
You are appreciated!!

Tresha

 

[Tiffany2307]

Hi everyone! We are new to Disney cruising, and are VERY excited about our upcoming cruise! I just learned about fish extenders today, and saw there was a group here! Is it still open to participate? Also, if anyone has any tips I would love them! My husband and I are cruising with our three sons, 5, 4, and 3(on May 25th)!! I can't wait for feedback!!

 

[NickyDa]

John!! Thanks!!! You did an awesome job with the FE groups!!
You are appreciated!!

Tresha

Agreed!!! Proper pay pack = your favorite adult beverage on the ship

Thank you John

 

[JohnPA]

Just joined the thread tonight! We are avid Disney fans, but this is our first Disney cruise. Learning all about the Dis and very excited for the trip!

Looks like we're too late for the FE for this trip. Keep us in mind if you add to the list, or start a new list!

Jay, Kendra and Paul (8yr old) Therrell.
Cabin 7556

Hi everyone! We are new to Disney cruising, and are VERY excited about our upcoming cruise! I just learned about fish extenders today, and saw there was a group here! Is it still open to participate? Also, if anyone has any tips I would love them! My husband and I are cruising with our three sons, 5, 4, and 3(on May 25th)!! I can't wait for feedback!!

Do you want to start a "Latecomer's Group"? If so I'll add it to the list we have going now. On our last cruise, we gave people in the original lists the option of also joining the 'late list' so there would be more people in it. We can do the same this time. I know that ktb2002 offered to share some gifts, so there may be others that don't mind being on two lists as long as the second list doesn't get too big.

As far as tips, there is a thread on the main cruise forum that has LOADS of tips. The tip that I try to live by is, "pack half as much and bring twice as much money (or plan to put twice as much on your account!)" One other great tip is to "leave the worries at home, but bring a relaxed attitude". There's going to be line cutting, and you'll see horrible behavior by other guests, but if you just smile and realize it's THEIR problem and there will still be more food, empty seats, a ride on Aquaduck, whatever it is that they're in such a hurry about - YOUR vacation will be much more enjoyable. I'll see if I can find the thread and put it in the FE List spreadsheet.

 

[JohnPA]

Agreed!!! Proper pay pack = your favorite adult beverage on the ship

Thank you John

WHAT? Are you trying to get me drunk? I'm NOT that kind of guy . . . OK, I AM that kind of guy. If it has a paper umbrella and fruit stuck to the rim, I'm all over that. See you on board!



ME ON CASTAWAY CAY

 

[ktb2002]

Do you want to start a "Latecomer's Group"? If so I'll add it to the list we have going now. On our last cruise, we gave people in the original lists the option of also joining the 'late list' so there would be more people in it. We can do the same this time. I know that ktb2002 offered to share some gifts, so there may be others that don't mind being on two lists as long as the second list doesn't get too big.

As far as tips, there is a thread on the main cruise forum that has LOADS of tips. The tip that I try to live by is, "pack half as much and bring twice as much money (or plan to put twice as much on your account!)" One other great tip is to "leave the worries at home, but bring a relaxed attitude". There's going to be line cutting, and you'll see horrible behavior by other guests, but if you just smile and realize it's THEIR problem and there will still be more food, empty seats, a ride on Aquaduck, whatever it is that they're in such a hurry about - YOUR vacation will be much more enjoyable. I'll see if I can find the thread and put it in the FE List spreadsheet.

I will be more than happy to help these 2 out! I'll have to see after that, I know as long as the list doesn't get huge I have plenty of stuff for the kids but I am limited for the adults.

 

[Tiffany2307]

Do you want to start a "Latecomer's Group"? If so I'll add it to the list we have going now. On our last cruise, we gave people in the original lists the option of also joining the 'late list' so there would be more people in it. We can do the same this time.

Thanks for adding me to the FE group!! How do I add our info (names, cabins, ages)? Also, what are the guidelines for participation?

 

[JohnPA]

Thanks for adding me to the FE group!! How do I add our info (names, cabins, ages)? Also, what are the guidelines for participation?

Post here with . . .

Stateroom #:
Adults' names(ages):
Children's names(gender/age)
Any allergies?
Celebrations?

I'll get you on the list. Right now there's just two of you in the 'Late' group, but we might pick up a few more in the next few weeks. Still 8 weeks to go.

 

[bamafans1]

Hello everybody! I just found out about this site today. This is our first Disney cruise and we are so excited! I would love to be included on the Fish Extenders... any chance we are not too late? How does it work? Thanks so much!
The Richardson Family
Grace (age 12), Jenna (age 10)
Mark and Susie (not telling our age!)

 

[JohnPA]

Hello everybody! I just found out about this site today. This is our first Disney cruise and we are so excited! I would love to be included on the Fish Extenders... any chance we are not too late? How does it work? Thanks so much!
The Richardson Family
Grace (age 12), Jenna (age 10)
Mark and Susie (not telling our age!)

Hi. We have a "Late Comers" FE exchange group starting. If you want to join, we'll need your stateroom number so the folks in your group know where to deliver the gifts. You can find out all about FE's by following some of the links that are on one of the tabs on the spreadsheet that is accessible from the link in my signature.

 

[bamafans1]

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. Here is our info:
Stateroom: 10636
Adults: Mark and Susie
Children: Grace (12F), Jenna (10F)
We are celebrating our 25th Anniversary (late.) We had originally booked in March on our anniversary, but the school changed our girl's spring break to the next week. So, we decided to change our cruise to May, when the girls are out of school. I saw that you are also celebrating your anniversary, congrats!!

 

[Tiffany2307]

Post here with . . .

Stateroom #:
Adults' names(ages):
Children's names(gender/age)
Any allergies?
Celebrations?

Stateroom #: 6126
Adults' Names: Eric (27), Tiffany (26)
Children's names: Zane (5M), Jaxon (4M), Brandt (3M)
Celebrations: Brandt is turning 3 on May 25th!!


Thank you!

 

[TARIE7291]

As of this moment, it looks like each wristband will cost $1.50 each. I went through most of the pages and updated the spreadsheet (I printed out) and it looks like we have 67 Adult and 22 Youth sizes.

If anyone else is interested, please let me know and I'll update my spreadsheet.
They turned out great! If you haven't seen the FB pic, they are lime green, 1/2" wristbands. Debossed, filled in with black ink. The font is Walt-O-Graph. The front says Fantasia Amigos, and the back, May 25-June 1, 2013.

FYI, I'm getting a Youth size. I have smaller wrist and hand and this size doesnt fall off like the adult size does. I will have plenty with me when we all meet up, so if you need a different size, that shouldnt matter.

I'm on the FE spreadsheet and didn't officially ask for bracelets but would be very interested (I wasn't sure if it was automatic or not) 2 adult and 1 child. Thanks, BTW they turned out great!

 

[libpetersen]

We live North Atlanta around the Mall of Georgia

Hi,

I grew up in Lilburn and then Roswell!! Small world, Libby

 

[libpetersen]

Working on it right now. Started this morning, but in training class so might be done until tonight

LISTS ARE FINISHED. LOOK AT TAB 2 ON SPREADSHEET

Let me know how bad I screwed up. I found a miscount in kids on one line and I see a missing adult on another. Got to run back to class, so I'll pop back on after I get home tonight.

Hi, I just noticed one error, Taryn in cabin 8112 is actually a girl. If it is at all possible to still switch, is there anyway to put 8110 and 8112 in the same group? Sorry about that!! Thanks, Libby

 

[ktb2002]

Ok so since we should receive our documents in the next 3 or 4 weeks can someone please refresh my memory. Do they list all of your prebooked excursions in that book? I'm gold so I booked them at the 105 mark, but I booked some surprise excursions for my stepsons family and now I'm thinking they may not be such a surprise lol since I listed for their docs to be mailed to them.