Nov. 17-Pin Trading Cruise-Who's Going?

[maycruiser]

So who is going with me on the Wonder for a fantastic pin trading cruise??? Now I have to go get some lime green ribbon!

Im Cathy Beam, and have sailed on the Magic 2X (last May), but have never been on the Wonder! Cant wait!!!! Let's get the chain going so I feel like I already know you.

 

[maycruiser]

I know the lower levels are booked. so where are you?

 

[DisnyMik]

I am new to this board and have found it very helpful so far! We are also going on Nov.17, but did not know it was a pin trading cruise! TA didn't tell us that. My daughter will be thrilled. I only collect pins from the Disney Resorts we've stayed at. Keeps the cost down! This will be our first Disney Cruise and the kids first cruise ever! My husband and I went on NCL 16 yrs ago! The kids are ecstatic that we've finally decided to go.

 

[maycruiser]

Disnymik-You will love the cruise, and even better now that you know there will be a bunch of pin traders aboard. This is my third Disney cruise, but my first sailling without the family (they are not in to all the pins, and I didnt want to take daughters out of school).

Keep your eye these posts, and as the cruise gets closer, this post should grow. Ill "bump it up" occassionally so people will see it. We should be aquainted with quite a few people by the time Nov. gets here!!!

 

[hydster]

Hi there,
My family is going on this 4 day cruise on the Wonder! We are spending 3 days in WDW before the cruise, then 4 days on the cruise and then 2 more days in WDW before finally heading home. First cruise for the kids, 5th for me, 4th for hubby! Have sailed Norwegian and Carnival. Loved Carnival so hoping we will really love Disney!
Have 3 kids....9 year old daughter (at time of sailing) 7 year old son and 3 year old son! My inlaws are going for babysitting support and cause they weaseled their way in LOL

Looking forward to FINALLY meeting others on board! I too didnt know it was a pin trading cruise....will that make a difference to the cruise at all?? Havent been on any type of "theme" cruise before so this is new!

Heidi

 

[maycruiser]

Pin Traders have paid an additional fee for some special events on board, and there will be a special area for them to get together. Other than that, it wont effect any other shipboard activities.

 

[akasleepingbeauty]

Hey Cathy - great to see you will be cruising again.

Sorry we can't be with you this time - the pin trading cruise sounds like lots of fun!! I saw Cindy was posting here this week also - good to see both of you on the boards again!!

Happy cruising!!

 

[maycruiser]

Back on the boards I mean! I wish you were going Rhonda! It would be a great reunion from May 2001.

Yes, Cindy and I are cruising without our families, and trying the pin trading cruise. Cant wait!!!

Never been on the four day or on the Wonder, so I know it will be different for me.

Nice to hear from you again.

 

[cyndilou01]

Hi Rhonda,
Yes, Cathy and I are looking forward to the Pin trading events and also just to cruise and relax... It just us girls....Can you believe it... I wish you were going too... How's your family tell every one hello...
Hoping to meet a lot of people ahead of time so we can plan a Dis meet. Already started looking for some Lime green ribbon. as time gets closer we will have to plan a time and a place to meet...
we need to keep this post up to the top so as people find the boards they can find us...
Cindy

 

[akasleepingbeauty]

Hey Cindy and Cathy,

Oh do I wish I could get away on my own for a cruise - that sounds soooooooo nice!! And pin trading too - what a great trip you will have!

Our famiy is doing well. As you can see in my signature, Gentry is getting bigger every day. We are planning on another cruise in 6/2004 for our 10th anniv and Meghan's hs graduation. I don't know how I can wait that long

Say hello to your families as well. Hope you are all doing well and hope someday to meet up with you again!!

 

[maycruiser]

I know there are more of you, so bumping up....

 

[buggin']

Were going!
Were going!!
Were going!!!

Its gonna be our first cruise...unless of course you count 'Its A Small World'! After all, that is the happiest cruise that ever was!

Were so excited!!! Cant wait!!!

Buggin'
Amber

 

[cyndilou01]

Hi Amber,
Its a Small World counted with me until I took my first Disney Cruise you are in for a real treat... I see you are part of a Pin Trading group already.... How many of you are there going on the trip? This is my first time to a actual Pin Trading Event.
Cathy ( maycruiser) & I want to plan a Dis meet as it gets closer to time to sail we can all plan a time and a place to meet. just to put a face to the email name... we did that on our last cruise and really met a lot of nice people and we still keep in touch from time to time.. so look forward to chatting with you....
Is it just you or your family... Cathy and I are going without our families our husbands are hunters so they will be taking their hunting trip and we will be cruising in the sun.... spa here I come...
well chat with you guys later... lets us know what excursions if any you thinking about we are still undecided....

Cindy

 

[sbasowski]

DH and I will be cruising again....can't beat the DCL cruise and then throw in pin trading...I'm there! We had such a wonderful time in May and can't hardly wait for this one. May was our first ever pin event, as we live in Chicago, while many were upset with the disorganization, I thought it was a blast!

As for the non-pin people going, don't worry, we're all just obsessive about the pins, but we don't bite! I know I for one, enjoy the cruise first and foremost!

Looking forward to it!

Stephanie and Ted

 

[cyndilou01]

Hi Stephanie,
so you have been on a pin event before... great you can help us novice people to know what to expect... do you were your lanyards to dinner and everywhere you go or just at certain times? they may be a silly question but I am curious... Were you on the Wonder on the last cruise pin event? I have never been on the wonder been on the Magic but am really looking forward to this new adventure...

Look forward to meeting you...

 

[sbasowski]

Hi Cyndi!

Yes, we wer on the pin cruise in May. It was our first event. We went on board, with me being the sole pin person, and came out with two...now I think my DH is more addicted than me!

First and foremost, we went on the cruise to enjoy the cruise and have a good time. The pins were second. Now, that didnt' mean that there weren't people there solely to do pins. There were. For example, we had early seating, which happened to coincide with the opening of Mickey's Mates (where you purchased the pins) There were SEVERAL people who opted to show up extrememly late for dinner. They all came rushing in just as our main course was being served....dressed for Tritons, wearing their lanyards. That's where I drew the line. We did not wear our lanyards to dinner, they were neatly placed in my handbag, until we left the dining room...I did have them with me at all times!

As far as the pin event aspect, it was our first event. We live in Chicago and don't 'make it to WDW very often, although, I see that changing! Many of the "regulars" were disappointed in the "event". The only part that could be considered as such was the pin pursuit that had you going from different points in the ship to ge the map stamped. The pin releases were all done via RSP forms so there was no need to stand in line, if your name was pulled, you were guaranteed the merchandise. All in all, I had a WONDERful time. I can't wait for November...staying up til all hours trading in the lounges...what a blast! If you have any other questions, just let me know! Where is your cabin? Did you book with any of the groups, or with Disney direct?


Stephanie

 

[cyndilou01]

Stephanie,
thanks for the information... so they give you a map and you go to each area of the boat and get it stamped do you get a pin? or just a stamp?
I know what you mean about your husband... my friend and I before our last cruise bought a few pins before hand our husband not really into it...now my husband has his own lanyard pins and his hat pins ... he is hooked as well... kind of funny how at first he was thinking who is gonna trade pins ... to we need to go to the next pin trade area to see whats in the trade book... Men... so funny....
You were talking about the opening of Mickeys mates... do they sell special pins for the pin events or people just wanting to buy the Cruise pins?
We have the second seating but I understood that most of the pin traders are ont he 2nd dinner that must be why... they want to be there when the store opens?
I am excited about the pin events but I am really going on this cruise to relax... not sure I will do an excursion or not .. I am thinking about doing a spa treatment in lieu of an excursion.. I heard there is some type of girls night special or something like that it would be fund to have a few Lady's to do that and have girl talk things... Since hubby is not going.. I can do just what I want and not feel like I need to do things he likes...
I am really excited about this cruise...

 

[buggin']

Its my Mom & me going.

Were so excited about it!

A lot of our friends went on the one in May & we werent able to go...but were ready for this one!

Lookin' forward to it...!

Buggin'
Amber

 

[cyndilou01]

Amber,
looking forward to meeting you and your mom... Cathy and I just got back from walmart I am attempting to make may own pin trading book... using a zip up binder with winnie the pooh on the front... and using that craft foam very light weight.. I hope this works...

 

[buggin']

It should!

A lot of people use those types, includin' us!

Cant wait 'til November!

Buggin'
Amber