MR January 29 2012- Who's in?

[megglas]

By the way, I usually go by Mary, but either will work....

 

[PizzieDuster]

That's my plan this week, now that we will know exactly how many in each age group.

I got the DCL dvd today, so for our last day of Christmas break, we're going to pop some corn and watch it.

Has anyone done the Character phone call to the kids? I'm going to schedule that today too.
I hope everyone had a great New Year, YAY to being in the home stretch

Amber, I did the phone call for my nephew. My mom babysits Dakota and he got so excited. I also used some of my old DCL post cards from the stateroom and wrote a message from Micky! He's 5 so he was thrilled with the phone calls and the post card! I love that Disney offers the phone calls.

Went to Kohls tonight to use all the xmas $ coupons that expired today. Made DD13 pick out shorts. And to my surprise she picked a gorgeous dress for formal. Myself, I loved shopping for flip flops. It's the small things that make me excited that I know I'm going on a cruise!

The FE list is great! Especially all the categories! Thank you so much!

 

[moomy-san]

By the way, I usually go by Mary, but either will work....

I fixed that for you... Mary

 

[inhousemouse]

still waiting for documents! They were sent out Dec. 16th but my TA hasn't gotten them yet. I had her call DCL and they said if we don't have them by Friday they will resend them. If it comes to that they best put a rush on them. I don't want to be running down to the TA the day we fly out.

On a happy note. It's now the 3rd. and we have a very nice group of people set to meet when we get down to the Wonder! We're looking forward to meeting all of you soon!

 

[Magic Mornings]

I didn't realize there would be an adult count. Can you add Heather to our room, information.

6562
Magic Mornings
Julie and Heather
Jayden - boy,13
Rilie - Boy 11

Thanks,
Julie

 

[moomy-san]

I didn't realize there would be an adult count. Can you add Heather to our room, information.

6562
Magic Mornings
Julie and Heather
Jayden - boy,13
Rilie - Boy 11

Thanks,
Julie

Done

 

[alaskanabbott]

Moony-san,
Thanks for doing that. I have been slowly working on my FE's and your break-down made it SO much easier!

 

[moomy-san]

Moony-san,
Thanks for doing that. I have been slowly working on my FE's and your break-down made it SO much easier!

Thanks It hasn't been much work at all. I am always over prepared, so this is just an extension of that! On our last cruise I was extremely grateful to whomever it was that organized everything, but I personally found it hard to make up our packages from the list we were given because I couldn't get a good idea of the kids ages from the list... and some of our gifts are gender/age specific so I wouldn't give a 1 year old and a 16 year old the same thing.

I can't wait to meet all of you!!

 

[kidclassic]

I think we will try FE next cruise. With the timing of this cruise it made it a little difficult to plan everything and adding FE on that would have been crazy.

It will be nice to meet everyone onboard.

 

[joyceyw]

I think we will try FE next cruise. With the timing of this cruise it made it a little difficult to plan everything and adding FE on that would have been crazy.

It will be nice to meet everyone onboard.

I wish I could have done it too, but I didn't do for the same reasons as you. We booked this cruise so last minute that I can't even think straight. And not to mention I'm not good at following through on things so I wouldn't want to disappoint anyone because I'm flakey.

 

[joyceyw]

Has anyone booked any excursions? I apologize if you've already discussed this, I'm way to lazy to go back and figure it out


I booked Las Caletas Hideaway for PV, but I'm very nervous because it's so expensive.

Any other suggestions for traveling with a 3.5 year old?

 

[inhousemouse]

We have an almost 4 yr old and a 1 yr old. PV we booked the city tour and in Cabo the first day we're doing a harbor cruise with a scenic stop. Both seemed to give us a chance to look around and learn about the area but be in a group. So I'm looking forward to both.

 

[kidclassic]

Has anyone booked any excursions? I apologize if you've already discussed this, I'm way to lazy to go back and figure it out


I booked Las Caletas Hideaway for PV, but I'm very nervous because it's so expensive.

Any other suggestions for traveling with a 3.5 year old?

Some of the people with us booked Las Caletas but same as us the price ($385 for my fam) doesn't work for us and others in my group. In PV we are going to a resort right by the ship, Crown Paradise ($144, Kids 5 and under free).

As for the first day in Cabo we are again doing our own thing. We are going to a resort to hang out. Maybe rent jet ski's. Nothing that Disney offered again worked for us money wise and for the ages of our kids.

Second day in Cabo, is still up in the air for us. But most likely kids are staying with grandparents on the ship and the adults are shopping.

 

[PizzieDuster]

Well, now my mom mentions that she's afraid to get off the ship in PV. I said I reserved the PARADISE BEACH ADVENTURE (9:45 am - 2:45 pm) and she just looked, umm, unsure!

For Cabo, which feels safer at: Day 1 Dolphin Encounter @11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Day 2 - Cabo Resort Pool Getaway 8:15 am to 12:44 pm

I just mentioned very lightly that after two sea days, she may feel excited to get off the ship. If she can talk to others who going on the same excursion, I'm sure she'll feel much better.

I'm also prepared that she may not want to do the second day in Cabo and stay on board with Dnephew5. But I still want to take DD13 with me.

I'm completely aware we don't want to be joined at the hip

One more day of putting ALL my xmas stuff away and I'm going into serious packing mode. Funny, it all was so easy to put up, but taking it down, packing it away then cleaning up. Ugh! I'm on my 3rd day!

 

[PizzieDuster]

Thanks It hasn't been much work at all. I am always over prepared, so this is just an extension of that! On our last cruise I was extremely grateful to whomever it was that organized everything, but I personally found it hard to make up our packages from the list we were given because I couldn't get a good idea of the kids ages from the list... and some of our gifts are gender/age specific so I wouldn't give a 1 year old and a 16 year old the same thing.

I can't wait to meet all of you!!

Mommy-san, I want to thank you again for all your hard work on the FE list. I just responded to a post on the main board about someone just putting a FE up but not joining the group on the meet boards. Which is what I wanted to mention.

My last cruise was a 2 nighter. I brought FE gifts for two nights for the people listed on our FE list. I didn't bring the list, I started on deck 8 and ran out and missed two decks! I could not figure out why! At some point, I had to go get my second night of gifts and still missed two decks. Someone mentioned to me that other people/groups do this also, that's why it's important to take a list with you.

 

[megglas]

Okay, so, truth is, I developed a spreadsheet of all FE group members, and have it organized by deck. Yes, I know, I am nuts (and I think in good company based on some other posts) which is why I didn't post anything yet . But I can already envision that it will make delivery MUCH easier - and from what you said, much better to ensure it gets to the right rooms!

I will bring a copy for each participating stateroom! I can make changes up until a week before, as I'll not have access to a printer after that.

Moomy-san, I can connect with you and email it to you before the cruise so you can double check (if you don't mind). Can you send me a private message with your email?

 

[alaskanabbott]

In PV dh and ds are doing the DCL zipline, while my dad, me and the younger 4 kids are doing the waterpark, which has a dolphin encounter, for $59 pp for waterpark and dolphin encounter. My dad is just going to watch, and swim at the park, so he is $25. We have no plans yet for Cabo, prolly going to do Medano Beach and relax

 

[inhousemouse]

Okay, so, truth is, I developed a spreadsheet of all FE group members, and have it organized by deck. Yes, I know, I am nuts (and I think in good company based on some other posts) which is why I didn't post anything yet . But I can already envision that it will make delivery MUCH easier - and from what you said, much better to ensure it gets to the right rooms!

I will bring a copy for each participating stateroom! I can make changes up until a week before, as I'll not have access to a printer after that.

Moomy-san, I can connect with you and email it to you before the cruise so you can double check (if you don't mind). Can you send me a private message with your email?

I made a spreed sheet too! We are a VERY organized group!

 

[disnanny]

I made a spreed sheet too! We are a VERY organized group!

OMG, I did one too. I was going to bring mine in case there wasn't one available to the group.....I will let go There maybe some cabin changes at the port that the group will need to know.

Now I understand how PixieDuster ran out of FE gifts. On every cruise there are a lot of people who decorate their doors and hang FE but do not want to participate in this.

Thanks to Moomy-san for taking this on.

 

[moomy-san]

Okay, so, truth is, I developed a spreadsheet of all FE group members, and have it organized by deck. Yes, I know, I am nuts (and I think in good company based on some other posts) which is why I didn't post anything yet . But I can already envision that it will make delivery MUCH easier - and from what you said, much better to ensure it gets to the right rooms!

I will bring a copy for each participating stateroom! I can make changes up until a week before, as I'll not have access to a printer after that.

Moomy-san, I can connect with you and email it to you before the cruise so you can double check (if you don't mind). Can you send me a private message with your email?

All you spread-sheet making folks:
THANK YOU... AND My husband thanks you...since he was going to have to do that for me!!