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

[1DCL11]

We can now say we are sailing NEXT MONTH! that sounds great to me!

I'm fine with the earlier FE cutoff date. If another family or 2 want to join in after cutoff, maybe our FE coordinator could make an "executive decision" to add them to the list. If some of you are making personalized gifts the late joiners might not get those but I'm thinking participants could still make up a bags of candy or trinkets for the kids so they could still be part of the FE. Just a thought.

I'm really anxious to see daily Navigators from the first MR cruise later this month. I would love to see Disney add more Mexican themed on board ship activities. Salsa dance lessons anyone?! LOL

OMG... NEXT MONTH !!!!!!!!! WOO HOO

I agree about the FE... we need an earlier cut off for those making / personalizing gifts...but I dont want anyone left out that wants to participate.. they may just get different things

 

[kristin7462]

What I heard some kids do, but if I have room in my suitcase I'm bringing one! I bet other adults will too.... They dress up for pirate night.

I am going to look for costumes for us too! Haha it would be a stretch however to say I am doing it for my little guy given he won't care what we are wearing

 

[kristin7462]

OMG... NEXT MONTH !!!!!!!!! WOO HOO

I agree about the FE... we need an earlier cut off for those making / personalizing gifts...but I dont want anyone left out that wants to participate.. they may just get different things

How do we get the navigators? I would love to see those before!

 

[kristin7462]

Yep. That is the one. Since they usually say 1 drink on the excursions we were surprise they did free drinks the whole visit. This time we will remember to bring more ones for tipping.... We ran out too early.

I will have to book that! It will be fun!

 

[kristin7462]

Sorry to spam but i need 2 more post to pm our FE info

 

[kristin7462]

last one

 

[tsb2]

Hi Friends – Here is an updated list of people committed to participate in the FE. As you will see we have three new participants; yeah, the more the merrier! Be reminded, that as you receive your stateroom number to let me know so I can update the information. Some of you have asked, so I want everyone to know that I will post an “official” FE list immediately following our final inclusion date which has now changed to October 1st due to a majority opinion to allow for people to finalize their gifts.

We will meet briefly prior to the sail-away party (open to suggestions for where to meet) just to finalize stateroom numbers for those who received upgrades on the day of embarkation.

Finally, if you are lurking and would like to join but don't know what its all about...let me tell you FE's are soooo much fun....so, what are you waiting for?? PM me with your party information and read posts #57 and #71 because we would love to have you join!

FISH EXTENDER LIST:

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). We have a stateroom guarantee at this time.

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 ); we have a stateroom guarantee.

khoos - Sandra, Jeremie, kids Renee and Alexander at room 7638
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Please be advised that some DISmembers participating have multiple families in their group so plan accordingly and if any of the information is incorrect please let me know and I will correct the mistakes. Good luck and happy shopping/crafting!

Tara

 

[tsb2]

Officially the final date for inclusion into the FE has now changed to October 1st from the 14th due to majority opinion! Have fun getting ready everyone, only a month and some change till we are on the Wonder!

Tara

 

[1DCL11]

Officially the final date for inclusion into the FE has now changed to October 1st from the 14th due to majority opinion! Have fun getting ready everyone, only a month and some change till we are on the Wonder!

Tara

Thanks for organizing this Tara ! Your doing a great job

 

[WestCoastMama]

Gosh! I couldn't get on the boards yesterday and look what I missed! So here are my responses to all the topics from yesterday.

excursions: I am surprising my hubby with zip line adventure in P.V. Haven't decided about Cabo yet. Was thinking of chartering (it's really cheap, I saw on another TR) a small boat and heading to the arch and beaches. But, would also like to just hang out at a pool/beach. jury's still out.

FE cut off date: Love the earlier date. I agree that if we have more that want to join they may not get the super custom gifts.

Costumes: I found cheap ($10) costumes at Costco for the kids. Still deciding how much my hubby and I will dress up. I am so excited about all the little extra events on this cruise.

Tara thank you again for managing the FE! I have a question, if there are multiple families with one DISboard member, we make gifts to include those families as well? Right?

I am so excited to meet all of you! Maybe we could start thinking about another meet later in the cruise. For those who have cruised before what would be a good afternoon or evening to have a cocktail hour. And this leads me to another question. Is there anyone among our group that doesn't drink or doesn't like alcohol? Could you PM me. Thanks!

 

[tsb2]

FE cut off date: Love the earlier date. I agree that if we have more that want to join they may not get the super custom gifts.

Tara thank you again for managing the FE! I have a question, if there are multiple families with one DISboard member, we make gifts to include those families as well? Right?

I am so excited to meet all of you! Maybe we could start thinking about another meet later in the cruise. For those who have cruised before what would be a good afternoon or evening to have a cocktail hour. Thanks!

In FE's I have done in the past, the expectation is that, yes; multiple families receive gifts also. However, it is with the expectation that although those families may not be DISmembers, they should also make and bring gifts to share with the rest of the group as well. Double the pleasure, double the fun!!

The second or last sea day in the early afternoon say 2pm is a good time for a cocktail hour if we want something quiet and relaxed. Alternatively, I have been on a cruise where all the Dis adults met up in Wavebands for one of the late night adult games. We put tables together and the game required people to offer up certain items from the group (ie a shoe, a man wearing lipstick acquired from a lady in the group, a bra!) it was great laughs and fun and a good way to get to know Dismembers. My husband and I won with another couple and we all got gift certificates to the spa!!

Tara

 

[WestCoastMama]

Alternatively, I have been on a cruise where all the Dis adults met up in Wavebands for one of the late night adult games. We put tables together and the game required people to offer up certain items from the group (ie a shoe, a man wearing lipstick acquired from a lady in the group, a bra!) it was great laughs and fun and a good way to get to know Dismembers. My husband and I won with another couple and we all got gift certificates to the spa!!

Tara

That sounds like so much fun!!

 

[kristin7462]

That sounds like so much fun!!

That does sound like fun!

 

[1DCL11]

That does sound like fun!

agreed!!! sounds like a blast

 

[WestCoastMama]

Ok, one more question... do any of you do pin trading... not sure how popular that is on the boat vs the park. Wondering wether or not to get lanyards and pins for the kids

My kids will be bringing there pins. They're not huge collectors but it's fun for them. I have heard that certain CMs and (I think) the Captains trade pins at certain times. Also I think in one of the stores there is a pin trading book but you may need to ask for it. For sure it is not as popular as in the park but if your wearing your lanyard you'll probably run into someone that has one too. For more specifics I know there are threads about pin trading on DCL.

 

[PiratePrincess214]

Ok, one more question... do any of you do pin trading... not sure how popular that is on the boat vs the park. Wondering wether or not to get lanyards and pins for the kids

This will be our first cruise so I am not sure but DH read that certain cast memebers will have pins for trading, just like in the parks. We will be bringing our pins and may even be giving pins out as part of our fish exchange gifts.

Veronika

 

[PiratePrincess214]

Hi Friends – Here is an updated list of people committed to participate in the FE. As you will see we have three new participants; yeah, the more the merrier! Be reminded, that as you receive your stateroom number to let me know so I can update the information. Some of you have asked, so I want everyone to know that I will post an “official” FE list immediately following our final inclusion date which has now changed to October 1st due to a majority opinion to allow for people to finalize their gifts.

We will meet briefly prior to the sail-away party (open to suggestions for where to meet) just to finalize stateroom numbers for those who received upgrades on the day of embarkation.

Finally, if you are lurking and would like to join but don't know what its all about...let me tell you FE's are soooo much fun....so, what are you waiting for?? PM me with your party information and read posts #57 and #71 because we would love to have you join!

FISH EXTENDER LIST:

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 don't have room numbers yet as we are guaranteed but will send them once they show.

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!). Also joining us is my sister - Fanessa (47), her DH-Daryl (49), and her DS Micah (2, almost 3). Additionally, we have encouraged another family to join us who want to participate... here is their info: Jessie, her DH Steve, DD (2), DS (1). We do not have stateroom numbers yet.

jhill10428 - Jason (30), DW - Heather (38), DD -Emily (17), DS -John (15). We have a stateroom guarantee at this time.

tsb2 – Tara (36), DH -Adam (37), DS- Seth (7), DS - Ryan(5). We have a stateroom guarantee at this time and will update the list when we receive our documents.

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 ); we have a stateroom guarantee.

_________________________________________________________________
Please be advised that some DISmembers participating have multiple families in their group so plan accordingly and if any of the information is incorrect please let me know and I will correct the mistakes. Good luck and happy shopping/crafting!

Tara

Okay so I broke it down a bit for myself and I thought I would share.

There are 15 staterooms participating; 15 women (2 of those are Grandmas); 13 men; 7 girls (1 teenager & 1 under age 3); 15 boys (1 teenager & 5 under age 3). I did this so I could figure out what to get/make everyone. Please let me know if anyone finds a mistake. Hope it helps someone as anal as me

 

[LuvIt]

Ha! I appreciate the "breakdown" and totally understand your need to do it I made a similar one for myself!

Cathy

 

[WestCoastMama]

Okay so I broke it down a bit for myself and I thought I would share.

There are 15 staterooms participating; 15 women (2 of those are Grandmas); 13 men; 7 girls (1 teenager & 1 under age 3); 15 boys (1 teenager & 5 under age 3). I did this so I could figure out what to get/make everyone. Please let me know if anyone finds a mistake. Hope it helps someone as anal as me

I have been trying to do that in my head! Thank you!

 

[tsb2]

Okay so I broke it down a bit for myself and I thought I would share.

There are 15 staterooms participating; 15 women (2 of those are Grandmas); 13 men; 7 girls (1 teenager & 1 under age 3); 15 boys (1 teenager & 5 under age 3). I did this so I could figure out what to get/make everyone. Please let me know if anyone finds a mistake. Hope it helps someone as anal as me

Thanks for doing this ...it was my intention to do it with the final list, but it makes more sense to post it now while people are trying to organize their gifts. Also, I received a PM asking me to breakdown the final list into Decks so that all the people for each deck are listed together to make delivering the gifts much easier. This is a great idea and I will do it when I post the final list after October 1st.

Tara