November 12, 2011 - Magical Double Dip!

[rescuetink2]

WE HAVEN'T STARTED YET!!!!!

Love my hubby, but...the packing has started --- 2 suitcases for the 4 of us + we each have a backpack for a carry-on!! We're spending a night in FL on Friday night so I'm struggling on what to leave out for who...I always tend to pack TOO much...I'm determined to not do that this time...I'll pay for the laundry service if needbe!

Happy packing everyone!!

 

[jillsonfamily]

Hi--

We're the Jillsons:

Patty
Mike
Cassandra (11)
Caroline (7)

We came upon the notions of Disboards and fish extenders late (first heard about from a fellow gymnastics mom on Friday), so we won't be participating in anything with you. But feel free to swing by Rm 2512 to check out our decked-out door complete with a family flag made years ago at a Girl Scout family camp weekend...and one-of-a-kind Disney magnets that my kids hope to craft this week before we sail!

We're looking forward to a fun-tastic cruise! (This is our second sailing--first was aboard the Wonder to the Bahamas in 2010.) See you aboard.

--Patty

 

[jillsonfamily]

I hope you feel better soon!

 

[FIREFLY01]

happy monday everyone! we spent the weekend up in cocoa beach for an airshow, very windy and cool and rough seas 12-14 ft we are back home in palm beach 2 hrs south, and seas are still 13-15 ft here, so lets do some serious praying this weather calms down the weather service says this weather is gonna be here till thurs so for everyone flying down early just FYI....
weather is overcast cool for floridians ( temps in low to mid 70s)

sorry to be the bearer of bad news but I know a lot of u are flying in early, you may want to prepare the kids that they won't be able to go in ocean.... a lot of beaches are closed due to waves and erosion....

 

[FIREFLY01]

as for packing

haven't even started I always wayyyy over pack (see what happens when you drive and have no luggage restrictions) (and i am married to a pilot go figure)


I picked out 2 long formals this weekend and i have to short semi formal then my other cute dresses for dinner.... we will prob have for 3 of us, a garment bag suitcase, 2 large suitcase, 1 medium suitcase( toddler supplies-diapers,swim diapers, blankets books etc) a duffle for FE stuff and a carryon with snacks and wine and camera and misc.......oh and a duffle for shoes!! I bring a lot like 4 heels, 1 sneaker 2 flipflop, 2 sandals, then my daughter will have 4 pair of shoes also i guess my hubby can fit his 2-3 pairs in there!!

like i said I pack way too much,

 

[FIREFLY01]

to the family of NICO--------

please put some type of bag or stocking outside your door on the fish hanger,some more magic may be coming your way!!!!

to everyone else----- remember on the FE list you are on that list so don't count yourself!!! (I made that mistake last year)


DOnt forget to bring ZIPTIES to secure your FE to the the fish so it doesn't swim away... we will try to bring a couple extra if anyone needs them....

 

[richelletaranto1]

Omg firefly great idea about the zip tie! I overpack too but you have a toddler so it is ubavailable. Yesterday i went to Macy's to buy a bigger carryon (24 inches) but bought a 25 because it was cheaper and then realized when got home may be too big for jetblue so need to exchange it today! Also need a hoop earing for pirate night (claires).

I didnt post yesterday b/c Sam was up and full of energy at 4 a.m. !!!!!!

Disneydteamer thanks for the update! And was it you who posted about the tiedie Mickey head tee shirts? They look great I was thinking of doing some but I don't want to if you are doing them?

I ordered mine from zazzle last night ( my order had been in limbo for weeks as the site wouldn't process it and I tried several computers) I paid for two day shipping I hope they are here by thurs nt.....)

We are starting to get the family cold but am hoping to kick it by Friday)

 

[richelletaranto1]

Do the wave phone work room to room?

 

[fly4free2]

Its countdown time really getting excited. According to the "Weather Channel" we should have 80's mostly. Chance of showers maybe in Grand Cayman, I usually have a throw away poncho with me just in case.

Print Door Magnets, finish packing, put wine carrier (for stop on our drive from Mco to Raddison Hotel at the Cape) 6 bottle pouch in carry on , double check documents (passport, cruise letters,rental car and hotel info) and I think I am ready .

Its going to be great to meet all of you, can't wait.

 

[jbwork]

Well, we've been in WDW since Thursday, and its actually been really chilly! I'm looking forward to some warmer temps while on the cruise. Today is actually looking nice and warm here, but the clouds are still hanging out.

My son is getting killed with the warm to cool weather and we are currently sitting in our room doing a breathing treatment, Poor little monkey is fairly congested, hopefully we will run it out of his system today.

We introduced the kids to pin trading yesterday, and that may have been a bad idea. We don't seem to get more than 20 yards without having to stop a CM. I just ordered a lot of pins off ebay and had them shipped to the resort to give them some trading ammo for the rest of our WDW stay and the cruise,

Odd question, does anyone know if they sell bottled water on the boat other than Evian? I'm a water snob, I hate Evian, And I drink alot of water, but I can't recall what the ship tap water was like. I don't drink soda, so I will either have water, or some sort of adult beverage in hand,

 

[richelletaranto1]

Jbwork I am so jealous you are in wdw. I hope the little monkey feels better soon, as least you thought ahead to bringing a nebulizer. Re h2o, I buy a case at the grocery store with my case of diet pepsi (hate coke) put sticker on them and give them to the porters. I haven't had a problem. I was hoping to get my kiddies started on pin trading but I was afraid to do a bag of pins b/ c I didn't want fakes and one pin I ordered was a fake. Who did you use?

 

[7DwarfsFanNY]

And a big shout out to Roz from our party who just became a first time Grandma on Friday!

Baby, Faith Lorraine A future Disney Chixer.....

 

[rescuetink]

Odd question, does anyone know if they sell bottled water on the boat other than Evian? I'm a water snob, I hate Evian, And I drink alot of water, but I can't recall what the ship tap water was like. I don't drink soda, so I will either have water, or some sort of adult beverage in hand,

I heard they have bottled water, I'm not sure what kind, but we're getting a case of water to bring on board with us!!!

 

[scassabria]

Good Evening Happy Cruisers!

I figgered we'd get MORe posts the closer we got to cruise day. Instead, we seem to be getting fewer. Is everyone SO busy PACKING you can't post?



Yes! Packing for this cruise is harder than packing for anything else! We had to pack twice a month for 11 months when we were going back and forth to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, we should be pros!

 

[LindaBabe]

Do the wave phone work room to room?

yes, and house phones do too. (that is the phones in the elevator lobbies and so forth - you can call wave or room.

Omg firefly great idea about the zip tie! I overpack too but you have a toddler so it is ubavailable. Yesterday i went to Macy's to buy a bigger carryon (24 inches) but bought a 25 because it was cheaper and then realized when got home may be too big for jetblue so need to exchange it today! Also need a hoop earing for pirate night (claires).

I didnt post yesterday b/c Sam was up and full of energy at 4 a.m. !!!!!!

Disneydteamer thanks for the update! And was it you who posted about the tiedie Mickey head tee shirts? They look great I was thinking of doing some but I don't want to if you are doing them?

I ordered mine from zazzle last night ( my order had been in limbo for weeks as the site wouldn't process it and I tried several computers) I paid for two day shipping I hope they are here by thurs nt.....)

We are starting to get the family cold but am hoping to kick it by Friday)

hope you're all better by sailaway. One of my group ordered tie dye mickey head shirts from someone she saw at a craft fair. My fingers are crossed that they are nice.

Well, we've been in WDW since Thursday, and its actually been really chilly! I'm looking forward to some warmer temps while on the cruise. Today is actually looking nice and warm here, but the clouds are still hanging out.

My son is getting killed with the warm to cool weather and we are currently sitting in our room doing a breathing treatment, Poor little monkey is fairly congested, hopefully we will run it out of his system today.

We introduced the kids to pin trading yesterday, and that may have been a bad idea. We don't seem to get more than 20 yards without having to stop a CM. I just ordered a lot of pins off ebay and had them shipped to the resort to give them some trading ammo for the rest of our WDW stay and the cruise,

Odd question, does anyone know if they sell bottled water on the boat other than Evian? I'm a water snob, I hate Evian, And I drink alot of water, but I can't recall what the ship tap water was like. I don't drink soda, so I will either have water, or some sort of adult beverage in hand,

When trading, I always bought my pins off ebay, but started with a few and ended up buying several lots over the years from the same man, since he always did right by me. Unfortunately, he seems to not be ebaying any more or I would surely recommend him.

The ship made tap water is fine - virtually tasteless. I have taken bottled water in the past, but don't any longer. I don't like to lug stuff.

And a big shout out to Roz from our party who just became a first time Grandma on Friday!

Baby, Faith Lorraine A future Disney Chixer.....

Congrats to Grandma Roz and all the baby's disney aunties.

Yes! Packing for this cruise is harder than packing for anything else! We had to pack twice a month for 11 months when we were going back and forth to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, we should be pros!

I HOPE this is a lot more FUN!

We're in Savannah tonight and I'm so tired I can't even tell you about the day. Hope yours was a good one. ZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

[Lostboys]

Okay, we're down to the crunch. 3 suitcases for 3 of us, and 3 carry-ons. I was told it would be okay to not bring the kitchen sink.

As first time cruisers we're really not sure of what "extras" to bring. I've scanned the threads and picked up a couple of pillow cases and markers, and made door magnets (DW had a lot of fun with what we have planned for our door).

Can anybody offer any last minute suggestions for things to pack which most people don't think of until they get onboard and say "Oh, I should have brought that? I'd hate to get there and say "Oh, I wish we'd have known that or thought of that". Items such as an extension cord, etc etc.

 

[disneydreamer82]

Hi--

We're the Jillsons:

Patty
Mike
Cassandra (11)
Caroline (7)

We came upon the notions of Disboards and fish extenders late (first heard about from a fellow gymnastics mom on Friday), so we won't be participating in anything with you. But feel free to swing by Rm 2512 to check out our decked-out door complete with a family flag made years ago at a Girl Scout family camp weekend...and one-of-a-kind Disney magnets that my kids hope to craft this week before we sail!

We're looking forward to a fun-tastic cruise! (This is our second sailing--first was aboard the Wonder to the Bahamas in 2010.) See you aboard.

--Patty

!!!!!!!!!!!! I added you to our cruiser list!! Please do come to the meet & greet at 3:00pm in the Promenade Lounge and say hi!!

Omg firefly great idea about the zip tie! I overpack too but you have a toddler so it is ubavailable. Yesterday i went to Macy's to buy a bigger carryon (24 inches) but bought a 25 because it was cheaper and then realized when got home may be too big for jetblue so need to exchange it today! Also need a hoop earing for pirate night (claires).

I didnt post yesterday b/c Sam was up and full of energy at 4 a.m. !!!!!!

Disneydteamer thanks for the update! And was it you who posted about the tiedie Mickey head tee shirts? They look great I was thinking of doing some but I don't want to if you are doing them?

I ordered mine from zazzle last night ( my order had been in limbo for weeks as the site wouldn't process it and I tried several computers) I paid for two day shipping I hope they are here by thurs nt.....)

We are starting to get the family cold but am hoping to kick it by Friday)

Nope wasn't me who posted about the tie dye shirts lol

I am so excited to be leaving TOMORROW!!!

Ok this is going to be the last list posted pertaining to the FE's and gift exchange/meet & greet I may post again later tonight however with us leaving tomorrow we have all our last minute stuff going on so we will be busy busy

Cruiser List:
Jillsonfamily:
#2512 Patty, Mike, DD11 Cassandra, DD7 Caroline

Headrickx5:
#6612 Missy, Greg, DD16 Chappel (DISNAME: i<3castawaycay123,) DD13 Chloe, DS9 Cole
#6614 Wilmer, Elmer (Parents of Headrickx5)
#6610 Stefanie, Codi, & DD6 Anna Rae (SIL, BIL & DN of Headrickx5)
#6609 Barry, Vicki, DN14Ellis, & DN12 Jed

Davisdenyel:
#5129 & 5131 Denyel, Scott, DS12 Brandon, DD7 Hailey, DD5 Julia
#5127 DMom Gwen, DH Shorty, & DSis10 Bethany
#5139 DSis Candice & DD6 Caidence

jenkh:
#6134 Jen & DMom

officereg:
#6504 Sara, TJ, DS13 Collin, DD2 Peyton

babybun:
#7003 Lisa, Paul, DD16 Kelly

Jgillfamilymtairymd:
#2606 DHJim, DWMaureen, DS11Griffin, DD3Teaghan

Disneydreamer82:
#2015 Holley & DH Chris
#2021 DDad Melvin & DStepMom Sherry

Scottjm:
#???? DH, DW,, DS13, DD10

KCB911:
#???? Kristi, Jake, DD5 Lauren, DS3 Lane

Scarlett24:
#2638 & 2640 Mary, Jamie, DS8 James, DD5 Sienna, DD2 Lilah

Disneystowaway:
#????

Splashmommy:
#2116 DW, DH, & DS9

~Brandy~:
7537 Brandy, DH, DD7 Katie, DD6 Kieran

mollygirl13 :
#7064 Molly & DH

Plutoluvsfifi:
#???? DH Mark & DW Linda

HELPDESKGUY:
#2638 DH Nate, DW Raya, DD8 Maya, DD7 Gabriella

Lostboys:
#2626 DH Jim, DW Lynette, DD18 Stephanie

Iskig8s:
#???? DW Beth, DH Robert, DS11 & DD9

Japeer:
#???? Jill, Chris, DD 4 Emily, & DD 2 Allison

JandJDisneyLove:
#6015 DW Jen & DH Jason

kaytea06:
#6576 DW Kathy & DH John
#6574 Jerry (Kathy’s Dad), Karen (Kathy’s DSis), and Harold (Kathy’s DNephew)

Friend of jennybell
#1070 Unknown amount of guests

Fly4free2:
#???? Evelyn & Eilean (the 2 “E’s”  )


FE Participants:

*mickeymick1967
#6542 Jackie, Harry, DD13 Justine, DS9 Braeden

*Mickeymick1967’s friends
#2104 Diane, Marv, D-NieceD10 Kayla, & DNephew16 Ryan

*BuckeyePrincess:
#8566 Cassandra, DH Justin, DD2 Carrington, DS 11.5 months

*7DwarfsFanNY: (Disney Chix)
#7006 MaryJo, Kim, & Cindy
#7004 Gayle, Roz, &Lynne

*rescuetink:
#2094 DH David, DW Wendy, DD4 Shelby Rae, & DS7 Hunter
#2108 Debbie, Felix, DD9 Alicia
#2092 Janice (Mimi) & Russ (Poppy)

*WELOVEMICKEY:
#2071 Tara, DH Mike, DS7 Tommy, DS3 Alex, DS1 Danny
#2073 Mike’s Parents Dennis & Jo Ellen

*TheM&Mboys:
#5520 Jeanne, Jon, DS8 Matthew, & DS7 Michael

*Ruley3:
#2017 & #2019 April, Robert, DS16 Layne, DS7 Lance, & DD4 Layla

*DindelsPA:
#7631 Karen, Ed, DD12 Patricia
#7629 Missy, Danielle (DstepDS of DindelsPA)

*LindaBabe:
#7063 Linda & Bruce

*FireFly01:
#8582 DH David, DW Bobbie Lynn, DD2 Savannah

*jbwork:
#2131 Jason, Robyn, DS4 Matt, DD4 Ying

*lexiconjoe:
#2611 DH Joe, DW Danielle, DD17 Tesa, DD11 Shayln

*richelletaranto1:
#1046 DH Jim, DW Richelle, DD9 Bella, DS5 Sam

*bunny:
#2010 DW Jane, DH Greg, DS13 Ben, DS8 Josh

*memphismickey & TNGoofy:
#2102 Karen(memphismickey) & Pam (TNGoofy)

*jennybell
#1066 & 1068 DW Jenny, DH Jonathan, DD9 Molly, DS6 Jon, & DS4 Sam

Gift Exchange Info

Meet & Greet in the Promenade Lounge Deck 3 at 3:00pm on Embarkation Day!!!!
We will meet in the Promenade Lounge at 3:00pm before the muster drill and sail-away to get to know one another briefly, put names to faces, and for those of you who would like to participate, we will also have gift exchange! If you are participating in the gift exchange please be in the Promenade Lounge no later than 3:15. We will begin drawing names at that time!!!

Here's how it works:
Each family will bring a small gift to represent the area they are from, aka their hometown/state For example you could bring something from a local store like maybe a trinket from an artist in your hometown or if you are into sports bring something to represent your favorite home team. Last cruise on DCL, the gift I received was from a very sweet lady from Texas, she brought some local spices & coffee, along with a little Texas BBQ cookbook. It was really cool! It's just a simple gift nothing extravagant, that is unless you wanna give me a free cruise

No seriously just something light and fun!!

At the meet & greet, I will have name-tags to hand out where we will put our DIS name along with our real name, so that we can identify one another easily Then for each person or family who has brought a gift, when you come in find me, I will be handing out some lei's & up at the bar looking like I am in charge : Also I'll be wearing a name-tag At that point I'll write down your name & put it into a bowl/hat for the drawing part. I will also jot your name down on a list of who is actually participating in the exchange. That way everyone who brings a gift will receive one in return You hang onto your gift and have a seat, get to know some other people, have a drink, just relax : )

Around 3:30pm, which should give everyone enough time to mosey on down, we will begin the exchange I will call a name from the list and that person will come up pull a name from the drawing pool and exchange gifts with the person whose name they have drawn.

Very simple lots of fun and it ensures that each person who brings shall receive And no one is pressured into bringing something, it's completely up to each family, but please do come and hang out with us either way!!!

Can't wait! It's gonna be sooooo much fun!!


FE’s by Deck

Deck 1
1046: richelletaranto1
1066: jennybell
1068: jennybell

Deck 2

2010: bunny
2017: ruley3
2019: ruley3
2071: WELOVEMICKEY
2073: WELOVEMICKEY
2092: rescuetink’s friends
2094: rescuetink
2104: mickeymick1967’s friends
2102: MemphisMickey & TNGoofy
2108: rescuetink’s friends
2131: jbwork

2611: lexiconjoe

Deck 5
5520: TheM&Mboys

Deck 6
6542: Mickeymick1967

Deck 7
7004: 7Dwarf’sFanNY
7006: 7Dwarf’sFanNY
7063: LindaBabe
7629: DindelsPA
7631: DindelsPA

Deck 8
8582: FireFly01
8566: Buckeye Princess

 

[LindaBabe]

As first time cruisers we're really not sure of what "extras" to bring. I've scanned the threads and picked up a couple of pillow cases and markers, and made door magnets (DW had a lot of fun with what we have planned for our door).

Can anybody offer any last minute suggestions for things to pack which most people don't think of until they get onboard and say "Oh, I should have brought that? I'd hate to get there and say "Oh, I wish we'd have known that or thought of that". Items such as an extension cord, etc etc.

Bonine
sweater - could be chilly in the diningrooms or on deck at night
water shoes - for the beach - something you don't mind getting sandy or wet
multiplug extension cord - there are two sockets on the desk. that's it.
glow sticks - make great night lights in inside cabins
ziplock bags - a few each in all sizes.
highlighters for the navigators - one for each member of your family in different colors
post-its and pen

 

[briarwolf]

Heading to the World tomorrow for a short stay at SSR before heading to Cape Canaveral to get on the Magic!!! We are so ready to go!

 

[richelletaranto1]

Things to bring

Small container for beverages in fridge as soda fountains on top deck

Bug spray especially if do ruins tour in Cozumel

Sunblock

For kiddies with Hw pencil sharpened and eraser