May 8th 2008 cruise

[mdhkitten]

Has anybody ever requested soy milk onboard?

I think that I saw on another thread that somebody had, but they had to call ahead to be sure that they had it. I actually wrote them the other day about juice for my daughter. It seems that there are forms that you have to fill out and submit for special requests. They also said that these forms had to be received 4 weeks prior to sailing. I would call them directly and ask if it were me.

 

[Grumpymom73]

Hey everyone!
Just checking in to say "Hello." I can't believe in just 17 days we will be sailing away!!!!

 

[mdhkitten]

I know! How exciting! We leave for WDW in 15 days!! Is anyone else going to WDW before/after the cruise, or just doing the cruise? We're going to Wilderness Lodge for two nights before hand, going to eat at 1900 Park Fare for our first night then going to MK and Crystal Palace the next day then off to cruise!

 

[Mrs.CaptJackSparrow]

I can't believe we only have 17 days also! I still don't have my FE done or my gifts yet but am working on it slowly but surely. I'm ready to pull the suitcases out of the closet and start slowly packing them. We are only going on the cruise, coming a day early and staying a day after in Orlando. No big plans for our days in Orlando just happy to be taking our first official vacation!

 

[Grumpymom73]

I'm ready to start packing too! I did a ton of laundry over the weekend so I wouldn't have to do it all right before we go. Then I put all of our cruise clothes on my side of the closet and told DH and both DS that if they even looked at those clothes they wouldn't live to see The Wonder.

We are not doing WDW before or after our cruise. The kids are in school and already going to miss Thur and Fri (Hope this doesn't cause any debates on this thread too. LOL) Since we live so close to WDW I thought we might try to go the weekend before we sail for just a day (if I can get everything done by then) or maybe we could hit a park on Sun. when we get off the ship. It might help to soften the blow of being back home.

 

[DisDee]

Hi all! We'll be at WDW 2 nights before and 3 after. We know we'll be at Epcot on the 5th, and that's our only firm plan. This vaca will be relaxing and restorative. We may go to a water park, tour around the Space coast, and have dinner at the Gaylord Palms on the 11th which is our anniversary. Our suitcases are out and waiting. Maybe I'll start packing tomorrow evening. I'm a little behind with everything since DH was in the hospital and I spent my evenings there last week. I have my FE items but need to bag them, and also finish the FE. I suppose I should make a master list (I am the queen of lists). The next 2 weeks can't pass quickly enough! We really are very excited!

 

[degrapevine]

Hi! My DD7 keeps asking every day how much longer, even though there's a countdown on the calendar.
My countdown is the weight loss kind, 4 weeks gone and 12 lbs. down, only 17 days left and I'd like to lose another 7 or so. We'll see!
My FE should be coming from the eBay seller. I'm glad I splurged and let someone else do the work. Between the Talent Show and Teacher Appreciation Week at school, I can't even imagine trying to fit in sewing!
We learned from the last cruise not to overpack. Even two outfits a day was too much for us. We were in our suits/coverups all day at CC and ended up taking extras home. We will "double up" this time, especially at dinner.
I'm working on my FE gifts, trying to limit the "playlist" for the CD.
Grumpymom (Janine - I need to learn some names so we don't end up calling each other by our user names!), we are doing the same thing as you and your family. Our kids will miss two days of school (already checked with their teachers, they gave us their blessings and will give any work ahead of time) and then we'll probably head over to MGM (oops - Hollywood Studios, can't get used to that) on Sunday to ride the new Toy Story ride (Passholder Preview!).
That's all for now ...
Rose

 

[mdhkitten]

Hi all! We'll be at WDW 2 nights before and 3 after. We know we'll be at Epcot on the 5th, and that's our only firm plan. This vaca will be relaxing and restorative. We may go to a water park, tour around the Space coast, and have dinner at the Gaylord Palms on the 11th which is our anniversary. Our suitcases are out and waiting. Maybe I'll start packing tomorrow evening. I'm a little behind with everything since DH was in the hospital and I spent my evenings there last week. I have my FE items but need to bag them, and also finish the FE. I suppose I should make a master list (I am the queen of lists). The next 2 weeks can't pass quickly enough! We really are very excited!

Are you trying to dethrone me? I was sure that I was the queen of lists!

 

[mdhkitten]

Is anyone else doing magnets for their door? I'm going to attempt to, but we'll have to see how that works out!

 

[capntavis]

Lets see...our FE is done. We have started to pack. Our door magnet is done. I'm still waiting on one part of the FE gifts. We are going to WDW after the cruise and staying at the Animal Kingdom Lodge for 11 days. I cant wait to get away!

Tavis

 

[mdhkitten]

I just realized I am the only one on the FE list who doesn't have the names listed! I promise that I'm not trying to keep it a secret!

I'm Michelle, my dd is Emily and my mom is Patricia.

 

[Grumpymom73]

Is anyone else doing magnets for their door? I'm going to attempt to, but we'll have to see how that works out!

We're going to try that too! I'm not sure how it will work either.

I'm still trying to lose some more weight, but as Rose (trying out the 'real' name thing too ) mentioned it's Appreciation Week at school and that means lots, and lots of goodies. Any prayers for strength and willpower sent my way would be much appreciated! Personally, I'm not holding out much hope.

Okay, well I'm off to update the FE list with the 'real' names for Michelle's group. The whole 'real' name thing cracks me up. Not too long ago before message boards we would all sound like fugitives on the run. On second thought, I guess we are. We are all fugitives running from real life and much prefer to live in vacation world where there are no rules. Guilty as charged. Better lock me up and throw away the key!

 

[Grumpymom73]

"Official Fish Extender Exchange List for The Wonder sailing 5/08/08"​

Grumpymom73
Cabin 2508 - The Nelson Family - Janine, Mike, Andrew14 and Justin9

mdhkitten
Cabin 6515 - Michelle, Emily3, and Patricia

degrapevine
Cabin 1077 or 1075 - The Devine Family - Rose, David, Eric13, Patrick10 ,Gina7

DisDee
Cabin 5520 - Denise and Gary

Mrs.CaptJackSparrow
Cabin 2602 - Andrea, Lyndzi11, Mason7

capntavis
Cabin 5013 - The White Family - Craig, Laura and Connor (15months)

DbleTheFun
Cabin 6608 The McRae Family - Kim, Mike, Aiden1, Brodie1, Breanna21, Sara20

MODisneyfan
Cabin 6154 - Carrie Lynn

 

[capntavis]

We're going to try that too! I'm not sure how it will work either.

What I did was use power point to build a 8x11 image. Printed it out in color and took it to Staples to be laminated. I then took an old magnet the city had sent to us, you know the big one with a calander of the trash pickup days on it, and used 3m spray adhesive to attach the magnet. We also found some pirate theme wooden cutouts and put magnet circles on them. Heh, ours will be the door with all the pirate stuff on it.

Tavis

OH and if you havent noticed, I answer to both Craig and Tavis.

 

[Grumpymom73]

What I did was use power point to build a 8x11 image. Printed it out in color and took it to Staples to be laminated. I then took an old magnet the city had sent to us, you know the big one with a calander of the trash pickup days on it, and used 3m spray adhesive to attach the magnet. We also found some pirate theme wooden cutouts and put magnet circles on them. Heh, ours will be the door with all the pirate stuff on it.

Tavis

OH and if you havent noticed, I answer to both Craig and Tavis.

That's a really good idea. I know the craft stores sell strips of magnets with sticky backs on them too. I promised DS9 (Justin ) that we would work on them this weekend. Wish us luck. LOL

 

[mdhkitten]

Well, some other kind DISers actually made magnets for me to print out. I bought some magnetic paper which I think was a huge mistake since it's costs $16 for 5 sheets!!! There can be NO mistakes! LOL

I also ordered a roll of magnetic tape, so if anyone needs some on the cruise please let me know. I'll have 10' of the stuff and I know that I'll only use a fraction of that!

 

[Mrs.CaptJackSparrow]

My door magnet is done. I picked it up from Walmart last week I got on their photo site and had a mickey magnet with our picture in it made. It is only 4x6 but hey I have a magnet!!!

I just gave my daughter a quick tutorial on the sewing machine so Cinderella can finish up our FE this weekend. She loves that I let her take over, it makes the memories so much more fonder.

 

[mdhkitten]

I must be a dork because I was thinking that everyone would have tons of magnets on their doors and I didn't want to be the only one with just one!

So, I'm doing a name magnet for each of us, one for Castaway Cay, one for Pirates Party and one that says our first cruise, plus possibly mouse ears for the door number! LOL Here's the link to my thread requesting magnet help. You can see some of the ones done for me and if you'd like these people to help you then feel free to post on there :

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1778944

 

[Grumpymom73]

I must be a dork because I was thinking that everyone would have tons of magnets on their doors and I didn't want to be the only one with just one!

So, I'm doing a name magnet for each of us, one for Castaway Cay, one for Pirates Party and one that says our first cruise, plus possibly mouse ears for the door number! LOL Here's the link to my thread requesting magnet help. You can see some of the ones done for me and if you'd like these people to help you then feel free to post on there :

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1778944

Thanks for the link to your thread. I went ahead and posted our info. Maybe a magnet fairy will pay us a visit. I sure could use the help.

 

[MODisneyfan]

I don't really have a color printer so I am going to take a CD with all the graphics on them and take them to a copy store