May 30, 2009 - Western Cruise Magic

[chccatfish]

hi

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Looks like you made your 10 posts, hopefully everything will work for you now!

 

[liliagm]

Hello y'all! I went looking for the FE gifts for the kids and got a question for you parents.... and kids.... since I only have a 2 year old I'm not so sure and I'm not "crafty" at all (I'm thinking I'm going to buy the FE off that lady on ebay) so could you say I'm safe with "princess" stuff for the 2-7 year old girls, hannah montana for the 9-11 yo and High school and camp rock for the 12-16 yo girls? and for the boys I'm getting cars stuff for the 5-7 yo and pirates for the 8-15 yo?? any input will be appreciated

And I still have to figure out the adults......

Thanks!

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Hello y'all! I went looking for the FE gifts for the kids and got a question for you parents.... and kids.... since I only have a 2 year old I'm not so sure and I'm not "crafty" at all (I'm thinking I'm going to buy the FE off that lady on ebay) so could you say I'm safe with "princess" stuff for the 2-7 year old girls, hannah montana for the 9-11 yo and High school and camp rock for the 12-16 yo girls? and for the boys I'm getting cars stuff for the 5-7 yo and pirates for the 8-15 yo?? any input will be appreciated

And I still have to figure out the adults......

Thanks!

I think everything you said is safe bets. That is somewhat similar to what I'll be giving out. The only difference is I think most of the stuff I have for older girls is pinkish/girly looking pirate stuff like notepads and lipstick and stuff. KWIM? That's just because that's the stuff I found in the $1-2 range. But we can't all give out the same stuff! LOL So yours sounds great. I think they'll like those things.
HOWEVER, you didn't mention 8yr olds and Rita is still listed as 9yr old on the FE list I think.... she'll be 8 on the cruise. She likes Hanah Montana alright but she'd be THRILLED with anything princess. Maybe she's immature for her age- i dunno- but she's still stuck on princesses (thank goodness- because I really don't want to redo her entire room just yet LOL)

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

liliagm - I think those would be good themes for the ages. I think I am trying to stay more general for everyone and stick to themes like, tropical, pirates night, lite-up stuff, etc.

 

[triplefigs]

Ok, please send PD prayers. We have a request for this cruise. I'll find out at 8am if we get it! It would be our 1st cruise. Cast is me, DH, and our 8 year old triplets (BBG). We are so excited and PRAY we can book!!!! Right now we are booked on the 3 day Wonder for May 28. 7 days would be so much more fun!

Denise

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Ok, please send PD prayers. We have a request for this cruise. I'll find out at 8am if we get it! It would be our 1st cruise. Cast is me, DH, and our 8 year old triplets (BBG). We are so excited and PRAY we can book!!!! Right now we are booked on the 3 day Wonder for May 28. 7 days would be so much more fun!

Denise

Okay sending PD prayers!!!!
8yr old triplets! Whoa if you can get on this cruise my DD8 will have hit the jackpot.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Ok, please send PD prayers. We have a request for this cruise. I'll find out at 8am if we get it! It would be our 1st cruise. Cast is me, DH, and our 8 year old triplets (BBG). We are so excited and PRAY we can book!!!! Right now we are booked on the 3 day Wonder for May 28. 7 days would be so much more fun!

Denise

Sending pixie dust to you. Let us know what you find out!

Okay sending PD prayers!!!!
8yr old triplets! Whoa if you can get on this cruise my DD8 will have hit the jackpot.

 

[triplefigs]

Well, it was sold out. I'm a little POd (actually a lot!) as they never called back, etc, and when I called at 8:30am the cabins were gone. They had Cat 12's listed on the main page of their website. Boo hiss!

 

[chccatfish]

Don't give up.

 

[Bama4Disney]

We paid our cruise off today!. Yeah..now it is official Will be able to book excursions, Palo and kids club on the 1st of March. Can't wait

 

[Bama4Disney]

Triplefig. Don't give up! 75 days out which should be March 16th, everyone has to pay the final payment or cancel the reservation. Keep checking and especially around that date. CAT 12's pop up and go. I hope you can get the cabins.
Noticed you are a BAMA fan.
Roll Tide!

 

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Aw man..... don't give up though! Like others said. If you have a TA working on this for you- waitlist yourself! When we booked there were no cat 12's showing online- called my TA and they said the same thing but they said they'd put us on the list and get us the rooms if they opened up- THE NEXT MORNING they called to let us know they'd booked 2 cat 12's for us. So they do open up at any time- but especially might open some when full pymt is due?!? So don't give up, I wouldn't. LOL

 

[triplefigs]

We are on the waitlist. It was a GREAT deal (Cat 12 for 3 at $1907 and Cat 12 for 2 at $1388). We are currently booked for kids sail free. Only want them if we can get a deal with $$ so tight these days. Problem is my 45 day window is before this 45 day window, and we can't afford to let the 3 day go by without paying in full.

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Triplefigs - don't give up!!!! Keep trying.

Bama - I was excited when I paid off the cruise yesterday, only 10 more days until we can book!

 

[triplefigs]

Well, y'all were right not to give up. BUT, we snagged the 2 Cat 12's for the June 13 Western, not May 30. Have a great trip!

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Well, y'all were right not to give up. BUT, we snagged the 2 Cat 12's for the June 13 Western, not May 30. Have a great trip!

Congrats, that is great! Enjoy your cruise.

 

[homespun]

I have been reading many posts about FEs and Magnets getting stolen on Disney cruises. I would hate for that to happen to any of us on this cruise.

I have a personalized FE so I'm not worried about it being stolen, but we are very close to the elevators, so I have to admit I'm concerned about FE deliveries being stolen. Maybe I'm worrying for nothing, but it does seem from other posts that it is becoming a continuing problem.

I was wondering what others think about this. Maybe a solution would be setting up times frames for FE deliveries so we're able to check our FEs before things walk away. I'm putting a lot of work into my FE gifts and I'd hate to have them stolen once they are delivered--that would make me so sad.

Maybe as a group, we can come up with a solution that would make this a truly magical experience for all of us. Anyone have any ideas?

Karen

 

[chccatfish]

We didn't have that problem at all. Things will work out fine. Don't let others negative experiences keep you from enjoying the FE fun! Can't wait to sail!

 

[stlkeeler]

We didn't have that problem either last year. We were close to the mid elevators, too. I think that is better than one end or the other as there is more traffic going by your room. I read on one thread someone wrote "Stolen from ___" on the back of her magnets. She said it helped... Someone else said she puts the room number on the front of them. I know personalizing them is good but if you put your room number on all of them, you can't reuse them next time. Even if our magnets get stolen, I'll still have a great vacation because I won't be working!!

Everyone have a good weekend!