Mickey's Mexican Fiesta 2011 *Updated 11/29

[Hollywood Glitter]

Look at the awesome luggage I got yesterday. I had to show you all because it's so awesome!!!

I found it here

Beyond the Rack for only $229.00. I think the sale only runs through the 21st though

I'm so excited. I decided this is going to be my cruising luggage

 

[Hollywood Glitter]

Your trip report is FANTASTIC so far! I'm enjoying following along and love that you're leaving no detail out. I got goose bumps when you talked about them announcing your family, remembering our first cruise when they announced us and the trip truly BEGAN. Can't wait to hear about the rest of your trip.

Thanks. Even though I knew the were going to announce us it was still an "awe" moment!

 

[ddd100]

Thanks for your trip report so far, can't wait to read more!

 

[Hollywood Glitter]

Now were did we leave off. Ah yes, Beach Blanket Buffet. This was the one and only time I got to try the infamous Strawberry Soup. I could have eaten that all day. I know this is not the best picture but here you go. I have added the recipe so you can try it at home to.

Strawberry Soup

Ingredients
2 cups hulled and sliced fresh or (thawed) frozen strawberries
1 cup orange juice
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped topping, as needed
Fresh mint sprigs, optional

DirectionsI
n a blender, combine all the ingredients but the whipped topping and mint and process until smooth. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with a dollop of whipped topping. Garnish with mint, if desired.
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Keep in mind this wasn't the dessert. It was on the main buffet counter. Even though this would be really good over ice cream.

Here's a sampling of the desserts.

After eating we went to go explore the ship as our rooms wouldn't be ready till 2pm. We made a quick stop at Wavebands to change our Palo reservation and then we were off.

Here are some photos of the inside of the ship.

A top view of the elevators in the Lobby and Ariel in front of Triton's restaurant.

Sitting area in front of Guest Services

...and the beautiful chandelier in the Lobby

 

[heaven2dc]

Love the holiday decorations on the ship! I will have to try making the strawberry soup for the holidays - looks SO yummy

 

[IceSk8ersMom]

I leave tomorrow so I really enjoyed reading your TR. It is getting me prepared and beyond excited.

 

[stephielela]

Joining in! We were on the Oct 30 sailing! I LOVED every minute of it and can't wait to compare notes!! My TR is in my signature below if you want to check mine out!

 

[Hollywood Glitter]

I leave tomorrow so I really enjoyed reading your TR. It is getting me prepared and beyond excited.

You're gonna have so much fun! Enjoy

 

[Hollywood Glitter]

Joining in! We were on the Oct 30 sailing! I LOVED every minute of it and can't wait to compare notes!! My TR is in my signature below if you want to check mine out!

I just started reading your report. How fun!

 

[tgropp]

Eagerly awaiting moe. Our sail date if 2/12/2012

 

[Hollywood Glitter]

So here are a few photos of the FE gifts we gave out during the cruise.

This is kind of an overview. In this photo there are 2 crochet dolls we made for a 2 year old that was on the cruise. The first night we gave her the Dumbo and on Pirate night we gave her the Pirate

On the first night every Family got a Welcome Onboard Cruise kit. It had 2 magnets and lots of "lifesavers"

All the kids got a pen and notepad. One of the older boys got a pen and skeleton puzzle

For the night of the Golden Mickey's we made a special Golden Mickey for every family to toake home. These were my favorite to make.

For the days at see we gave everyone activities. There were puzzles, magic card decks and regular playing cards (in a special case for the adults)

For Mexico we had spanish/english cards

And before we left ... CD's with Disney music to help till the next cruise.

We had a few anniversary celebrations so we made a special CD for them also along with special Disney card

 

[heaven2dc]

What fabulous FE gifts you made! I would love to be a part of the FE exchange some day.

 

[marciemouse]

AWESOME FE gifts! How generous! I may have to steal the lifesavers idea!

 

[SanDeeKath]

Awesome FE gifts!!! Please post more! We are leaving in under 30 days.

 

[sgaston]

loving the review--march can't come soon enough for us! what was your favorite FE gift to receive?

 

[stephielela]

Awesome FE gifts!!! We also gave out thos Disney notepads and pens as part of ours! I'm not sure I even took a pitcure of the stuff we gave out, but I know I took pictures of EVERYTHING we got, lol!

 

[kiwimom]

How Exciting! You're gonna luv the cruise. We booked 2 more while on ship!



Awesome ... Send me the link to your report. I would luv to read it.



I'm working hard on getting everything scanned and the pictures uploaded.

When did you book your next cruises? We are going NEXT November on the WOnder/MR Cruise and just got off of the Dream on Thursday!!! I LOVED your formal dress!!!!

 

[Hollywood Glitter]

When did you book your next cruises? We are going NEXT November on the WOnder/MR Cruise and just got off of the Dream on Thursday!!! I LOVED your formal dress!!!!

I knew what I wanted to book before we got on this cruise. So we booked the cruise to Alaska and the repositioning right after. I'm so excited. 13 days of cruising bliss. The cool thing is we only have to fly to Seattle and the cruise will finish off in LA

 

[Hollywood Glitter]

loving the review--march can't come soon enough for us! what was your favorite FE gift to receive?

oh wow I don't know. Someone had these gourmet marshmellows that rocked and there were these cool scrapbook things we got. I'll take some pictures and post them.

 

[stephielela]

OOOOOOH 13 days!!! That would be awesome!!