May 3rd-10th****Dis Maytees-May Magic send off

We are out of here on Friday, April 25 at 7:35am or just 62 hours, 8min :banana: but who's counting.
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Appently, I can't count. I completely forgot about one whole day. So, we have 24 hours more than I thought. :sad2:
 
We are actually going to be at WDW on April 25. So, if you would like to try to meet up at one of parks one day let us know. PM also sent.

I don't know the exact details re the FE but that is one thing going on. There is a group meet planned for the Promenade Lounge at 3:00pm one day one (Saturday).

Okay, you are the first ones to go.....
Sent a PM back.

Yeah when i was reading a bit back i saw about the meeting 3pm....
 
Are we exchanging gifts or putting goodies in the fish extenders? No one is answering my post about things that were planned that I might have missed since I came aboard so late. Are we doing anything special or just meeting up and enjoying each others company? Please someone let me know something. I want to be able to participate as much as possible but I don't have much time. Thanks!

We haven't really planned that much. The only major stuff is what I've already mentioned, the Promenade Lounge meet and wearing the green wrist bands to recognize one another. Only about 9 families decided to participate in the fish extender exchange. We've bought (mostly off of ebay) or made hanging pocket organizers to hang from the fish outside our stateroom doors and will place little goodies in the pockets of the members of the participating families. I think nobody mentioned this because you don't have much time and the majority of folks on the thread declined to participate because they didn't have the time to acquire/make the extenders and get together the gifts. You are certainly welcome to join if you'd like; just let us know the names of the members of your party and your stateroom number by pm-ing them to Leia's Mom who has compiled the list.
 
I had one last night! I dreamed that I forgot to load my beach bag/carryon in the van and didn't realize it until we had reached South Carolina. In it is my and DS's water shoes, first aid kit, DS's brand new Lightning McQueen rash guard, PASSPORTS!!!:eek: , and various sundries. I was frantically trying to get someone to FedEX the bag to the port for us! Then instead of the beautiful new resort/waterpark we reserved in Myrtle Beach, we were at some campsite style joint with wooden cabins and couldn't find DS when we were ready to leave for Florida. :scared1:

Compulsive Planners Anonymous, can you help me? :confused3
 

I have a question about the fish extenders. I already made tags to put on everyone's goodies. I don't mind taking them off but I think it would be fun to know who got what (escpecially if someone got something from their state/country).

If we say they came from the "fish fairy", how do we explain that to our kids who deliver who will be with us when we deliver the goodies? Won't they be a little confused?:confused3 Maybe I'm looking into a little too deep but I can just see my older one asking about the fish fairy!

I can't believe it's so close! We leave on the 30th and are staying a few days before hand at Coronado Springs and going to Animal Kingdom one day. We haven't been to that park yet and with little ones, I think it's a good idea. Anyone been there? Any tips?

I don't have tags on anything and will let my kids know that 'we' are the fish fairies...that they are 'special' people that bring gifts to others...that kind of tihng.

Animal Kingdom...must see's for little ones...LION KING, LION KING, LION KING...did I mention...LION KING? That is far and away my favorite show there. Kiliminjaro Safari's is also good. I recommend doing that FIRST or getting a fast pass because the lines get long quick. Plus, more animals are out in the morning when it isn't as hot. Pocahontas & her Forest Friends is nice. Take the train back to Rafiki's Planet Watch. We saw Rafiki, Jiminy Cricket, Pocahontas back there. Flights of Wonder is also cool...we had skipped it a few times and finally went and saw it and enjoyed it. Did I mention LION KING? :) For 'food', I recommend YAK & YETI...specifically the Lettuce Cups. If you're on the dining plan, it won't work because it's an appetizer, but OMG they are SO AWESOME!
 
On another note, I'm just wondering....... who is leaving first? I realize that slowly we are going to lose members of the thread as the cruise gets closer, who leaves home first? We don't leave until after work at 4 pm on May 2. :banana:

We are leaving May 2 about 11:00. :cool1:

We are leaving MD next Wednesday morning, 4/30. We'll be arriving at the Country Inns & Suites the evening of 5/2.

Have a safe trip driving to the port! If we had the time I wouldn't mind driving you can see more that way. :thumbsup2

DW's reaction to my post :rolleyes2.

But, who else has the late diner seating. She would like to sit with some else for diner. Just kidding we still :love: each other. We'll be celebrating our 10th anniversary on May 2nd. Hence the trip.:love2:

We are celebrating our 15/16 year anniversary. I booked the cruise the week of our 15th anniversary and now we're almost at our 16th anniversary. :love:

I have a question about the fish extenders. I already made tags to put on everyone's goodies. I don't mind taking them off but I think it would be fun to know who got what (escpecially if someone got something from their state/country).

If we say they came from the "fish fairy", how do we explain that to our kids who deliver who will be with us when we deliver the goodies? Won't they be a little confused?:confused3 Maybe I'm looking into a little too deep but I can just see my older one asking about the fish fairy!

I agree even though we are not participating. Kids are pretty smart and it would be neat to learn about the different states since we aren't exposed this closely to people from different areas that often. When you go on a regular land vacation you don't really meet anyone or hang out with them for an extended period of time.

I can't believe you all are packing so soon. I won't even get the suitcases out till next Sunday. I am gathering items to pack though. I still have more shopping to do.

That excited feeling is starting to show up in my tummy. I just can't believe that all this anticipation is finally coming to fruition next week. I am so afraid of the post cruise depression and let down after all of the planning and anticipation. So my darling dh, said "well, we'll just have to plan another cruise". OMG, I just can't believe he said that. He wants to do an Alaska cruise out of Seattle. So, I just might have to relent and let him plan the next one. ;)

I can't just sit and do nothing. I already went through the gathering phase and now that I've gathered it might as well store it in that empty suit case. :rotfl: I've only packed things we aren't using right now.

This weekend I am seizing everything and anything I need to get us packed. I get home late and I feel I barely have time to spend time with my kids and eat dinner and get them in the bath in time to do it all over again. So this next weekend we are getting finished with the packing.

I keep having dreams that forget the paperwork and me thinking I lost my license that day didn't help that.

I keep getting flutters in my stomach too.

We also want to do an Alaskan cruise next. I hope when Disney adds the new ships we could cruise Disney again. If not, we will have to go without disney. :sad2:

Are we exchanging gifts or putting goodies in the fish extenders? No one is answering my post about things that were planned that I might have missed since I came aboard so late. Are we doing anything special or just meeting up and enjoying each others company? Please someone let me know something. I want to be able to participate as much as possible but I don't have much time. Thanks!

Sorry we're not trying to ignore you. We're being self absorbed with the Disney cruise that's coming up in 10 days!!!!! We're all suffering from Tunnel vision right now. We're almost down to single digits!!!!!

Also pm your info to CruisinEars if you want to be added to the main list not just the fish extender list.

Sure, I weigh the same as ten years ago. A solid 161 lbs, ooops I have been reading the scale upside down, that should be 191 lbs:sad1:

:idea: The excuse I'll be using is that I am really and extrovert trapped in and introverts body :)

That would explain the difference in the scale. You're more of an extrovert than you used to be. Sorry couldn't resist. :lmao:

We haven't really planned that much. The only major stuff is what I've already mentioned, the Promenade Lounge meet and wearing the green wrist bands to recognize one another. Only about 9 families decided to participate in the fish extender exchange. We've bought (mostly off of ebay) or made hanging pocket organizers to hang from the fish outside our stateroom doors and will place little goodies in the pockets of the members of the participating families. I think nobody mentioned this because you don't have much time and the majority of folks on the thread declined to participate because they didn't have the time to acquire/make the extenders and get together the gifts. You are certainly welcome to join if you'd like; just let us know the names of the members of your party and your stateroom number by pm-ing them to Leia's Mom who has compiled the list.

If anyone wants to order from the woman on ebay who is also a fellow DISer here's a link and if you don't like that one click see seller's other items. Her ebay name is gradysmommy. Both Bobbi and I got ours within a few days and they were custom made so you still have a little time to order one from her.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mickey-Gang-Fish-Extender-To-Be-Personalized_W0QQitemZ320242177144QQihZ011QQcategoryZ134651QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
 
If anyone wants to order from the woman on ebay who is also a fellow DISer here's a link and if you don't like that one click see seller's other items. Her ebay name is gradysmommy. Both Bobbi and I got ours within a few days and they were custom made so you still have a little time to order one from her.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mickey-Gang-Fish-Extender-To-Be-Personalized_W0QQitemZ320242177144QQihZ011QQcategoryZ134651QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

That's who we ordered ours from...took a little over a week...

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Sinaspice -- if you would like to participate on the FE exchange, let me know asap. I need cabin number, first names and ages of everyone. I want to get the list out before any of our participants start to leave. We have 9 cabins participating currently. It would be great to have you join in.

On the "fish fairy" or leaving names thing . . .

My daughter knows that she is a "fish fairy" and that other people will be her fish fairy. She is more excited about being sneaky and leaving gifts than getting them honestly.

On the leaving names -- I personally think it would be great if everybody did that. Personally, I will try; however, my plan is to give lots of little gifts at random times over the cruise. So, I may not find the time between now and then to individually label. I'm thinking about picking a small sticker and leaving a note on the first day that says "if the item has this type of sticker, it is from your friends from Nashville and KY" or "from cabin xyz" or something like that. That might save me some time. I'll have to think about it closer to time.

My opinion on the FE is that everyone should give gifts in the way that they will have the most fun. The rest will follow.

Amy
 
No one is answering my post about things that were planned that I might have missed since I came aboard so late. Are we doing anything special or just meeting up and enjoying each others company?

I agree that I don't think you are missing anything. I honestly didn't know about the meet (and probably won't be able to attend as that is a very hard day for my mom (a stroke patient) who goes with us).

I am really excited about the FE exchange; however, lots of people have elected not to participate for a number of reasons (including just not having time).

I don't have a green bracelet. However, you can be sure I'll say hi to people who have one :-)

You are going to have a blast on this cruise. Enjoy!

Amy
 
Dawn: Great FE!

Welcome, sinaspice!

:cool1: 10 days! :cheer2:
 
We're leaving around 3pm Friday May 2nd. We're staying at Marriott Residence Inn near the port. Hoping to make a stop ot Ron Jon Friday night.

Then up early Saturdy am to hang out at the port.

I have not gotten a lime green bracelet but I'm working on something lime green to wear that day so people can find me/ask me if I'm from the DIS :)


I'm getting so excited about everything.

It's kind of funny. I have been reasearching & planning for about 15 months. Last might my dad asks to see the cruise book. He reads for awhile & says "Palo sounds nice we'll have to see about getting reservations there".

All I could do was laugh & shake my head.

~Alison
 
I am really excited about the FE exchange; however, lots of people have elected not to participate for a number of reasons (including just not having time).

This is me! I thought that the FEs would be great but I realized with my crazy work hours and all the stuff I have to do... also it is our first cruise (I'm not sure of my free time)... I wouldn't have time to put anything together.

DH and I also have no kids... so, I felt there wasn't much need there, although it would be super fun! :goodvibes
 
On the leaving names -- I personally think it would be great if everybody did that. Personally, I will try; however, my plan is to give lots of little gifts at random times over the cruise. So, I may not find the time between now and then to individually label. I'm thinking about picking a small sticker and leaving a note on the first day that says "if the item has this type of sticker, it is from your friends from Nashville and KY" or "from cabin xyz" or something like that. That might save me some time. I'll have to think about it closer to time.

My opinion on the FE is that everyone should give gifts in the way that they will have the most fun. The rest will follow.

Amy


I like this idea! If you are doing it throughout the week, that's a great idea! Better than making little labels for everything!

Sinaspice...hope you can join us! I bought a few extra things I bought so I'l just add you to the list!!:banana: I am not able to answer questions as fast as other people but I will certainly try!! CAn't wait to meet you and your 5 year old daughter!!
 
I got a PM from Spice. She doesn't have time to get things together for the FE exchange. So, for those that need it, here is our list:

2604 Heather/Adult Bill/Adult Morgan/11 Jake/5
7602 Kym/Adult Dempsy/Adult DD/5 DD/2.5
2568 Bobbi/Adult Mike/Adult Joel/5
6036 Steve/Adult Karen/Adult Bethany/5 Andrew/8
6508 Jenn/Adult Jane/Adult
7132 Amy/Adult Shane/Adult Leia/10 Talia/4
7134 Jean/Adult Eric/Adult Mallory/4 Logan/6
6610 Dawn/Adult Kyle/Adult Kendall/5 Gavin/5
6074 Alison/Adult Blair/Adult Avery/6
 
I got a PM from Spice. She doesn't have time to get things together for the FE exchange. So, for those that need it, here is our list:

2604 Heather/Adult Bill/Adult Morgan/11 Jake/5
7602 Kym/Adult Dempsy/Adult DD/5 DD/2.5
2568 Bobbi/Adult Mike/Adult Joel/5
6036 Steve/Adult Karen/Adult Bethany/5 Andrew/8
6508 Jenn/Adult Jane/Adult
7132 Amy/Adult Shane/Adult Leia/10 Talia/4
7134 Jean/Adult Eric/Adult Mallory/4 Logan/6
6610 Dawn/Adult Kyle/Adult Kendall/5 Gavin/5
6074 Alison/Adult Blair/Adult Avery/6

Please forgive the questions, but some of the 'stuff' I got is kind of girl vs boy and some of the names (including my kid's) could be both boy and girl so I want to clarify a few...

Morgan - girl?
Logan - boy?
Avery - girl?

Thx. By the way...Kendall (girl), Gavin (boy). :)
 
I can't remember who found the magnetic tape at AC Moore but I am almost kookoo over trying to find it! I don't want to take the roll of magnet that you cut. It is just too heavy and then can't take it off the pics afterwards. I have looked at 2 Joanns, 2 michaels, office depot, Hobby Lobby, target,walmart, and can't find it online either. Can you give me the brand again? Thanks!

That was me. Or I should say it was actually DH (Timster).

The original message is on Page 42, Post #625. The tape is made/distributed by Nicole Crafts. I used it this weekend to make door signs for our family and DustinC. It was very easy to cut and use. I'm bringing the remaining with me just in case.

Good Luck!!
 
Man, am I a good guesser or what?! :thumbsup2 :rotfl2:

Thanks!!!
And I decided to print out labels that will go on 'some' of the things the NJ Fish Fairy from cabin 6610 will be delivering. Some probably wont' work, but other things can.

Ciao all.
Dawn McG
 
bobbi565 I thought I was having nightmares since the stomach flu just went through our house and I am now a week behind on my carefully planned packing schedule! I think you and I need a drink girl! Good news, if you do forget water shoes, rash guard etc... Ron Jon's is close by! We made a last minute run there last cruise and it all worked out fine!!! Also there is a small mall nearby that will work if anyone really does leave anything behind! Can't wait to see everyone!
 
I had one last night! I dreamed that I forgot to load my beach bag/carryon in the van and didn't realize it until we had reached South Carolina. In it is my and DS's water shoes, first aid kit, DS's brand new Lightning McQueen rash guard, PASSPORTS!!!:eek: , and various sundries. I was frantically trying to get someone to FedEX the bag to the port for us! Then instead of the beautiful new resort/waterpark we reserved in Myrtle Beach, we were at some campsite style joint with wooden cabins and couldn't find DS when we were ready to leave for Florida. :scared1:

Compulsive Planners Anonymous, can you help me? :confused3

I keep getting worried that I'll forget some documents. Since there are a few components of our trip... and I require specific IDs and documents for each, it is really annoying! I also keep worrying about my health... I'd usually say I am healthy as a horse :rotfl: , but this past month has been horrible! I came down with the flu and then now I have terrible back pain! How could this happen before the trip? :scared1: I hope it gets better soon....... :rolleyes1
 

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