Mexico Lindo 10/23/2011 MR Cruise!!!

[chrisrunty]

Safe travels everyone!.

We're driving to San Diego on Friday to visit with family and then heading up to LA area Saturday night. It's nice to not need to worry about packing for airplane travel for once! Excited for our first cruise! See you on Sunday.

Cathy

PS Hey, is the Promenade Lounge a big place - will it be able to find our group at 3:30?

Everyone will be easy to spot. ;-) plus as my friends put it I'll be easy to spot. not too many 6 foot women... Just look for a really tall gal. (hopefully with a drink in hand).

 

[crotermund]

Ok, clothes are packed, FE's are packed, costumes are packed, and the car is tuned up. We're driving down tomorrow morning early to Anaheim for a few days of Disneyland with friends, so we had to get everything done in advance.

This is the first time we've gotten all of our packing done in advance. We may actually get some sleep tonight!

Everyone travel safe, see you on the ship!

Cody

 

[ScS1024]

We are so very excited to get sailing. We fly into Burbank tomorrow to spend a few days with friends and family.

Does anyone have any advise on boarding?

Thanks,
Stacey

 

[globerunner]

I'm very impressed with everyone's speedy readiness! I have about 80% of the FE gifts ready and still working on my FE. Packing isn't probably going to happen till the night before since I need to do plenty of first. I'm still excited and can't wait.

 

[peterpan47]

I'm very impressed with everyone's speedy readiness! I have about 80% of the FE gifts ready and still working on my FE. Packing isn't probably going to happen till the night before since I need to do plenty of first. I'm still excited and can't wait.

We're in just about the same place you are, except I do, amazingly, have my laundry done! We leave Friday afternoon, so it's definitely crunch time!! Still excited, though

 

[chrisrunty]

This helped me a lot last time....

ITEM COMMENTS
$1's (room service gratuity) Room service gratuities are not included
Anti-bacterial Wipes or Gel
Band-aids
Beach toys
Bonine Take night before
Books
Camera
Clothespins Keep curtain close
Deodorant
FE gifts and Fish extender
Glow necklaces For Pirate Night
Hairbrush/ hair products
Highlighter
Luggage Tags
Magnetics Helps kids find their stateroom easily
Makeup
Moisturizer/Lotion
Over-the-door Shoe Holder
Pen & Pillowcase For autographs
Razors and shaving cream
Shampoo and conditioner
Sunscreen/ bug spray
Vitamins
Ziploc Bags

CARRY-ON ITEMS COMMENTS
Airline e-ticket
Blankie
Cash Including small bills
Cell Phone
Credit Cards
Cruise Documents
Ear pressure plugs and seabands
Important telephone number/email addresses
iPad
Medicines/prescriptions
Passport, Birth Certificate, License Leave a copy with a friend/relative
Snacks, Water
Spare set of casual clothing Just in case anything happens to your luggage
Sunglasses
Swimsuits & Coverup
Toothbrush/paste
Toys, coloring, stickers etc.

 

[crotermund]

About the FE's, I misunderstood and thought that anonymous was prevalent SO, some of the anonymous *cough* books and stuff *cough* that end up in the FE's are from us. Just not going to be able to get gift tags done while down in Anaheim. Sorry about that everyone.

Coffee in thermos? CHECK!
Car loaded and gassed up? CHECK!
Kids transported asleep from bed to backseat? CHECK!

Time to get on the road!

Take care all,

Cody, Mary, Chloe, and Haiden Rotermund
Rm 7001

 

[1DCL11]

I cant believe its so close !!!

 

[WestCoastMama]

This helped me a lot last time....

Thank you! Good reminder for the little stuff I could easily forget!

About the FE's, I misunderstood and thought that anonymous was prevalent SO, some of the anonymous *cough* books and stuff *cough* that end up in the FE's are from us. Just not going to be able to get gift tags done while down in Anaheim. Sorry about that everyone.

Coffee in thermos? CHECK!
Car loaded and gassed up? CHECK!
Kids transported asleep from bed to backseat? CHECK!

Time to get on the road!

Take care all,

Cody, Mary, Chloe, and Haiden Rotermund
Rm 7001

Got it!


Holy Cow! You all are so prepared. We don't leave our house till Sunday a.m. so I have a little more time to get my act together! Safe travels everyone! Can't wait to meet you all!

 

[1DCL11]

Anyone staying in San Pedro Saturday night ???

 

[chrisrunty]

Safe travels to those leaving early. We have the 8:00 am flight Sunday morning, hopefully we will be boarding the ship at 12:00.

 

[Bessiam]

Were getting ready to pack too! Seems I have layed the clothes out hundreds of times in preparation. We also leave on an 8:00 plane on Sunday and board the ship around 11:00. Safe travels to everyone and well see you all on Sunday!

 

[BrisMommy]

hi, we will be cruising with u on the 23rd to mexico and this is our fiurst disney cruise. is it too late to join the FE? We were looking forward to doing it and already have one made. is there any way to be able to join this late as we already bought gifts etc but didnt know we needed to actually join and be listed???? please email be back or call me 951 538 8282. thanks so much and if anyway possible please add us to the FE events!!! and if you could fill us in on the details thanks!! Our cabin number is 6148
amanda ryan

 

[BrisMommy]

Its been pretty cold in the mornings here in California so leave a sweater out if you will be checking in early!!! also there is supposed to be a storm in puerto vallarta but still warm just a heads up

 

[BrisMommy]

Make sure whoever is driving you to the cruise port has correct directions!!!! Last cruise we took they took us to the wrong port!!!

 

[mhtc2011]

hi, we will be cruising with u on the 23rd to mexico and this is our fiurst disney cruise. is it too late to join the FE? We were looking forward to doing it and already have one made. is there any way to be able to join this late as we already bought gifts etc but didnt know we needed to actually join and be listed???? please email be back or call me 951 538 8282. thanks so much and if anyway possible please add us to the FE events!!! and if you could fill us in on the details thanks!! Our cabin number is 6148
amanda ryan

I am new too!! I would love to get in on FE's too!! I bet it is too late:-(

 

[tsb2]

I am new too!! I would love to get in on FE's too!! I bet it is too late:-(

Hi Friends - Unfortunately it is too late for the both of you to join, we closed it on October 1st to allow everyone time to purchase and make gifts. However I hope you both meet some new friends and enjoy this exceptional cruise. God bless and safe travels.

Tara

 

[tsb2]

hi, we will be cruising with u on the 23rd to mexico and this is our fiurst disney cruise. is it too late to join the FE? We were looking forward to doing it and already have one made. is there any way to be able to join this late as we already bought gifts etc but didnt know we needed to actually join and be listed???? please email be back or call me 951 538 8282. thanks so much and if anyway possible please add us to the FE events!!! and if you could fill us in on the details thanks!! Our cabin number is 6148
amanda ryan

Sorry it is unfortunately too late to accomodate your family for the FE events as it takes many weeks of planning gifts for everyone. But please, take another Disney cruise in the future and get in early on the fun. Have a safe and "Wonderful" trip!

Tara

 

[tsb2]

Okay Friends - Here is the official final list of participants in our fish extender exchange. I am sorry the names and ages are bunched, I couldn't fix it when I posted. I am so grateful for the turnout and I hope everyone has a good time with this activity.

traveljen1027 - Jennifer (34 - 35 on 10/27!), DH - Devin (35), DD -Lily (7), DS -Asher (2) stateroom 2510

Luvit - Cathy (that's me!), DH -Don (his birthday is the day we sail!), DS -Alexander or Alex (age 11) stateroom 6018

alleluia5- Shelly, hubby is Avito, boys are Aaron (12), Micah (9) and Christian (7). We have Staterooms 2044 and 2046. We will only put a FE outside one of the rooms - probably 2046. Thanks!

WestCoastMama - Jennifer (35), DH - Chris (37 turning 38 during the cruise!), DD -Allison (7), DS -Turner (4) and we're traveling with my mom Mary Leu. We have two SR 2594 and 2596 but I figure we'll only have one FE. We will probably hang it on SR 2594.

chrisrunty – Christine, DH - Khan, DS -Carson (3), stateroom 7120 we may try to upgrade to a suite the day of the cruise...

globerunner - Kim (36), DH -Javier (37), DD- Aubrey (3) (celebrating her 3rd on the ship!), Stateroom 2042. Also joining us is my sister - Fanessa (47), her DH-Daryl (49), and her DS Micah (2, almost 3), Stateroom 1056. Additionally, we have encouraged another family to join us who want to participate... here is their info: Jessie, her DH Steve, DD Hannah (2), DS Benjamin (1), Stateroom #5022

jhill10428 - Jason (30), DW - Heather (38), DD -Emily (17), DS -John (15). Stateroom 5504.

tsb2 – Tara (36), DH -Adam (37), DS- Seth (7), DS - Ryan(5). Stateroom 8508.


Pirate Princess 214- Stateroom 2116 DH -Michael (35), DD – Emily (4) & Stateroom 2118 Grandma – Josie (66), DS - Michael Jr. AKA Mikey (2), and myself – Veronika (30)

1DCL 11 - So excited... this is our first FE.. (first Disney Cruise)! Me - Dana (33), DH-Trevor (35), DD-Haylie (9), DS-Dalton (4) State Room # 2500

kristin 7462 -DH - Donovan, Me - Kristin and DS – Jaxon ( 1 ½ ); Stateroom number 5644

khoos - Sandra, Jeremie, kids Renee (9) and Alexander (6) at stateroom 7638

HurleyGirl - Me- Shannon, DH - Keith, DD - Brooklyn (3); stateroom number 6085

ScS1024- Me - Stacey, BFF - DJ, DS - Ethan (8), stateroom number 6094

peterpan47 & Satarma- Me - Christy (41), DM - Mary (aka Peterpan47)- 64, no kiddos! Stateroom number 5639

Bessiam- Me - Bess, DH - Steven, DD - Katie (7). We have stateroom number 6076.

nokaoi5- Me - Jen (28), no husband, no kiddos, cruising solo! Stateroom 2124!

BryBry3- Me - Dawn (39), DH- Danny (35), DD - Brylee (7), Stateroom number 5624

Lolaleigh- Me - Jennifer, DH- Jerry, DS - Dylan (14), DD - Alexis (10), Stateroom number 8576

Crotermund- Me - Cody, DW- Mary, DS - Haiden (9), DD - Chloe (5), Stateroom number 7001

Women – 23
Jennifer Jessie Shannon
Cathy Heather Stacey
Shelly Tara DJ
Jennifer Veronika Christy
Christine Dana Bess
Kim Kristin Jen
Fanessa Sandra Dawn
Jennifer Mary

Seasoned Women – 3
Mary Leu
Josie
Mary

Men – 19
Devin Steve Keith
Don Jason Steven
Avito Adam
Chris Michael
Khan Trevor
Javier Donovan
Daryl Jeremie
Danny Jerry
Cody


Girls – 13 ( one teenager)
Lilly (7) Hannah (2) Haylie (9) Katie (7)
Allison (7) Emily (17) Renee (9) Alexis (10)
Aubrey (3) Emily (4) Brooklyn (3) Brylee (7) Chloe (5)

Boys – 19 (Two teenagers)
Asher (2) Micah (2 ½) Jaxon (1 1/2)
Alex (11) Benjamin (1) Alexander (6)
Aaron (12) John (15) Ethan (8)
Micah (9) Seth (7) Dylan (14)
Christian (7) Ryan (5) Haiden (9)
Turner (4) Mikey (2)
Carson (3) Dalton (4)

Staterooms – 21 + 2 guarantees = 23
8576 8508 7638 7120 7001 6094
6085 6076 6018 5624 5639 5644 5504 5022
2594 2510 2500 2124 2118 2116 2046 2042
1056
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We will have a brief 15-20 minute meeting in the Promenade Lounge at 3:30 to finalize stateroom numbers for those with guarantees and anyone who receives an upgrade upon embarkation. This is very informal but should you like to stay and chat, have a drink (I highly encourage this...it makes the required life vest drill at 4:00 that much more fun!) or introduce your children you can certainly do that, however only one adult member of your party is required to attend to confirm your room number. I hate to be the FE police , but if you or someone from your group is unable to attend, then you will be excluded from the gift exchange as others will need your information to locate you on board. If for some unforeseen reason you just absolutely cannot make it to the meeting (please, please try your hardest), you may call my stateroom under the name Adam or Tara Brunin and leave a message with your information prior to 3:00 and I will pass on to the rest of the group. Additionally, I will call you back late in the evening with everyone else's information.

I encourage everyone to print a transcript of this post and bring on board, but I will have lists printed to handout at the meeting as well. Happy finalizing your gifts and I very much look forward to meeting everyone. Have a WONDERFUL trip!!

Tara

Okay Everyone - This will be my final post until we meet in the Promenade Lounge at 3:30 on the first day prior to the life vest drill and sailaway. I will bring copies of this list if you forgot to bring one. As you may note, I received the last stateroom assignment today and have updated this list so it has every stateroom before possible upgrades. I am sooooo looking forward
to meeting everybody. God bless you all and safe travels however you are getting there and thank you for intrusting me with organizing this event...it has been a blast!

Tara

 

[globerunner]

This helped me a lot last time....

Thanks for the list! I will definitely be referring to it when I pack. I hate it when I forget something.

Got my FE gifts all done today! Don't know what to do about the FE. I might just use a disney shopping bag. Need to finish packing by Friday. Got invited to a last minute pumpkin carving party on Saturday, so running out of time!!!!