Memorial Week Cruise May 24-29, 2009

[Willsgirl]

Hi everyone!

As far as the weather goes...My sister is there right now and all she says is HOT, HOT, HOT!!!

 

[princessE]

Hi Candice!
Here is a thread on FE http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607; there are directions on how to make one here.
Most people make their own, or you could get one on e-bay. The way we decided to do the FE exchange is to buy a little something for each person. I think we have around 51 people. We then have a schedule and each night 3-4 families will be delivering their gifts. As far as the magnets go for the door, there are tons of talented people on the boards that are more than willing to help! Let us know if you have any questions!

 

[candicenicole19]

OKay thanks for the info! Is it to late for us to sign up?

 

[g-ma]

Candice,

We're excited for you! How nice that your family is going. Are you doing land as well. Many of us are, we leave the 20th to start our land, sea, land vacation. This is our first cruise as well.

There is still time to join on so count yourself in on the FE. As others have said, go to the dis creative boards and the cruise line forum and you will find many magnets or designers willing to help. We just printed them out on matte paper and attatched magnets to the back. They say to make as many as possible personalized so they don't walk away, lol.

We have a few meets planned read (stated again in the last few pages here)through and you will find them. Do you know there is a pirate party? Many dress up for this (don't think we are). But it sounds like alot of fun with fireworks and all.

Do you know what time your dinner seating is? There is a questioneer to help us get to know you better. Feel free to fill it out if you have time.

Anything we can help with, just holler...Glad to have you onboard!

 

[g-ma]

me again, lol

My daughter is there now. yes, she said it is hot, hot, hot. She goes on the 3 day cruise on Thur. We were planning on traveling together but the time didn't work out for her.

She's in Epcot today. LOVED the norway princess breakfast. Her little princess's were dressed as Cinderella and Snow White (too cute). She said you can just about walk on rides/attractions. 5 min waits. Sorry to say, I don't think it will be like that for us with Star Wars weekend and the Memorial day crowd, but one can always hope.

As far as the weather, upper 80's, lower 90's is in the foracast. She went tanning before she left and said she is getting burnt (watch out kel and Colleen). Better pack TONS of sunscreen. And in the afternoon plan on doing something indoors in the airconditioning.

Can't wait to go...

 

[kaykels]

Candice, what is your daughter's name? We would like to make it extra special for her as well (and your other kids). As soon as you get your cabin numbers, please let us know.Your family will LOVE Disney cruising. it's the best vacation ever.

 

[TiggerzFan]

We will be on this cruise for my 9 year old Daughters Make A Wish Trip! Any info would be great as wel are first time cruisers! I will be traveling with DH, DD-9, DD06 and DD-3

WELCOME, Candice and princesses!!! So glad you'll be joining us. You and your girls are just going to LOVE this cruise. This will be #7 for us so happy to help out with any questions.

 

[twokats]

Here is the picture I was looking for. Found it on one of the disigners threads (can't remember whose). I think it makes a great looking magnet. Thought ya'll might enjoy it also.

I had this back in post #69. It is a good beginning magnet. Mickey heads with names are also a good choice. There are several threads in Creative Disigns that do names and other magnets. If you have something in mind let us know. I have a lot in my picture files that I have been gathering.

 

[candicenicole19]

OKay thought I would give everyone a little more information about us!


name or what you go by... Candice

State I reside in... Maryland

Traveling with...DH (Kristian or Kris) Zoe (Wish Child) 9, Abby (6) and Olivia (3)

land and sea or sea only.... Sea only

have you cruised before...no

What will you celebrate... Zoe's continued Good health and wonderful family time to get our minds off transplants and Biliary Atresia!

Dressing up for pirate night. ..Not me but the girls will be dressing up! Making the outfits now!

Favorite character...I love them all. Never a Disney Movie that I did not love! Zoe Loves Ariel, Abby Loves Ariel and Belle and Olivia thinks she is Snow White

Favorite disney memory... Way to many to name! Seeing my girls with a smile on their faces from the time they woke up till the time they went to bed!

3 must do's... Swimming with the Dolphins at the Blue Lagoon, Spend time as a family together and Make this trip one to remember and extra magical for Zoe!

Time of dinner seating... It says Main Dinner seating

Just for laughs...
coke, pepsi, or pina colada's... Diet Coke, Pepsi 1 and Malibu and Pineapple

sun or shade... Like the sun but the sun does not like me! We are all VERY fair skinned! Lots of sunscreen getting packed here!

morning or night person... Night or later morning

Last book read... My sisters keeper, Judy Polcult I think is the correct spelling GREAT book!

Taking a book on the cruise... I have not decided yet but I think Gotta find a good one!


We also have our room numbers. I just found out that they could only book us in to different staterooms They are next to each other and they connect but we really wanted to be able to stay as a family on this cruise. I called teh Disney Cruise line to try to change it but they said they are booked and will not assign any more state rooms. She said when we go to board the ship we can ask about an upgrade but she stated that she strongly believes there are no more rooms to hold 5 people So Pray from some Pixie Dust for us and that we can get into a room where we can all be together.

I only have one room number as of right now. It says that Zoe, Olivia and I will be in this room.

The room number is 2530

OKay off to call our Wish Granter. They spelled my name wrong and when I called Disney Cruise I was told that only they could change the spelling of my name! Now I am a little WORRIED They said that if it is spelled wrong and does not match my passport I will be denied bording onto the ship!

Okay enough for now!

Candice

 

[candicenicole19]

OKay I hope it is okay to add some pictures!

HEre is a picture of Zoe with her WONDERFUL wish Granters through Make a Wish!

and here is a picture of all 3 girls on out last trip to Disney World in December:

And here is a picture of what my youngest will be wearing for the Pirate and Princess party! Well I think she will be wearing this. She wants a full Blown Pirate costume (She wants to be a pirate when she grows up!) Not disney related in the least but I thought it was still cute so I made it

lol, Now to work on the rest of the kids wardrobe!

 

[princessE]

Wow Candice, your girls are beautiful! Love the outfit, you are so talented! I know you won't have a problem making your own FE! Did you find the directions on how to make a FE on the webpage I posted?

 

[g-ma]

Your daughters are beautiful. And that outfit is adorable.

My daughter (Willsgirl/ Colleen) is on deck 2 also. A family of 5 in two rooms. They have connecting inside doors. I would assume your cabins do as well. I read on here (dis) to bring a bungee cord to hold the inside doors open.

 

[kaykels]

Our family has 3 cabins on deck 2. It should make things easy for fish extender days! Yay. Your girls are beautiful and they will have the time of their lives. and don't worry, if you get two cabins and you want to sleep together, just put a kid in your bed and the other two in the bunks. You'll still have the cabin next door for extra space. Or if you open a connector, it's like a 2 room suite.

Just get ready to be pampered in every way, eat your face off, and watch your girls smile a whole lot.
My girls are teens and they still love it just as much as they did when they were little. There is just something special about Disney !!!

 

[kaykels]

I just found this rotating ticker. Wow, I've never had 3 cruises booked at the same time before. Yay ME ! Can't afford the car payment, but lets go on vacation. WOO HOO.

 

[gymstarr]

Loved the photos! Your girls are so beautiful. My daughter is 10 so I'm sure she would love to meet Zoe! Her name is Madison. How did you post the photos?

 

[thegalesga]

Would someone so kindly enlighten me on the Pirate & Princess party? When is it and what is the scoop?

Also for those tallying for FEs we are have the following:

Stateroom 1070 DS (9) and DS (6)

Stateroom 1072 DD (8) and DS (6)

Candice, Welcome! I would love to meet you and your daughters. You are so talented! I grew up sewing but would never attempt the darling clothing that you have put together.

 

[CUL8R]

The & party is a ticketed event (separate from normal admission and held after park closing) at WDW's Magic Kingdom during certain times of the year...usually non-peak season to bring more guests into the parks.

There is a pirate party on the ship during one night of each Disney cruise...but that's different than the Pirate and Princess party at WDW. Some people dress up, some don't.

 

[hillfam]

How precious! I am about to bust we are so excited! We decided to forego the Atlantis Excursion - Comfort Suites thing. We are just going to wing it and enjoy the ship.

Calling all photographers! If anyone is willing to take our family portrait on the beach, please let me know.

Bye 4 Now....The countdown is on! Can't wait to meet everyone!

 

[gymstarr]

I know! I am just so excited too! I'm glad the next few weekends are packed to help make the time go by faster.. mother's day this weekend and piano recital, following weekend going to Miami for aunts award, and then the next weekend choir concert sat night and on to the ship Sunday morning! WOO HOO!! I can't believe it!!

 

[gymstarr]

Can someone help me out with finding the Fish Extender discussion. I wanted to get some ideas. Oh, and do we put who it is from or just put the items in the FE?