November 12, 2011 - Magical Double Dip!

[disneydreamer82]

Did I mention I am super excited!!!!!!!

 

[MemphisMickey]

Got our room assignment today. 2102 Please update us on the FE list.

This was an upgrade from 11B to 9B Deluxe Oceanview

Gotta love the pixie dust.

Karen

 

[disneydreamer82]

Got our room assignment today. 2102 Please update us on the FE list.

This was an upgrade from 11B to 9B Deluxe Oceanview

Gotta love the pixie dust.

Karen

Thanks got that updated! Yay for the pixie dust!!!! None for us this go round but we got what we paid for and are happy to be getting ready to board the Magic again!! Enjoy your upgrade!!!!! Those ocean-views are NICE!!!!

 

[i<3castawaycay123]

Got our room assignment today. 2102 Please update us on the FE list.

This was an upgrade from 11B to 9B Deluxe Oceanview

Gotta love the pixie dust.

Karen

Congrats on the update! Those ocean view rooms are really cool! We all have our rooms, except one set of aunts and uncles...

 

[LindaBabe]

Hey guys I organized the Fe's by deck number to make it easier, sort of like a map. Chek it out make sure all your info is right.

FE’s by Deck

Deck 2
2017: ruley3
2019: ruley3
2071: WELOVEMICKEY
2073: WELOVEMICKEY
2094: rescuetink
2131: jbwork
2102: MemphisMickey & TNGoofy
2611: lexiconjoe

Deck 5
5520: TheM&Mboys

Deck 6
6608: Buckeyeprincess

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

Deck 8
8582: FireFly01


Need cabin numbers for the following FE Participants 

Rescuetink just the 2 additional cabin numbers in your group

Jlindemer

Lisalisalisa

Richelletaranto1

bunny

Please let me know as you get your cabin numbers so I can update them, also if anyone needs their cabin number updated even if you are not participating in the FE’s please just let me know! Thanks for helping me out!

WONDERFUL! That makes it go SO much faster.

Rescuetink, machine sewing a seam is just like driving a car - you have to steer, and not speed.

 

[Iskig8s]

Hi everyone,
Since this is our first cruise, I have no idea what to bring in general and I'm even more clueless for dress! So, what is this formal night stuff? I'm not sure ds (11) even owns anything more formal than shorts and his school uniform shirt Can a kid get by with just a collared shirt and khakis? Or maybe not collared but clean? Or sort of clean 9yo dd on the other hand would wear a ballgown to take out the trash if she could so formal will be no problem for her!
So can you please let me know what adults and kids wear to formal night? What about Palo? Is it formal as well?
Also, 7 nights seems like a lot of clothes to pack - should I plan on doing laundry - it might lighten the luggage but will officially take the word "vacation" down a notch if I have to do laundry!
What about non-formal nights - I'm thinking my standard mom wardrobe of capri cargo pants and tee shirts and flip flops may be a little underdressed?
Thanks so much!!!
beth

 

[~Brandy~]

Hi everyone,
Since this is our first cruise, I have no idea what to bring in general and I'm even more clueless for dress! So, what is this formal night stuff? I'm not sure ds (11) even owns anything more formal than shorts and his school uniform shirt Can a kid get by with just a collared shirt and khakis? Or maybe not collared but clean? Or sort of clean 9yo dd on the other hand would wear a ballgown to take out the trash if she could so formal will be no problem for her!
So can you please let me know what adults and kids wear to formal night? What about Palo? Is it formal as well?
Also, 7 nights seems like a lot of clothes to pack - should I plan on doing laundry - it might lighten the luggage but will officially take the word "vacation" down a notch if I have to do laundry!
What about non-formal nights - I'm thinking my standard mom wardrobe of capri cargo pants and tee shirts and flip flops may be a little underdressed?
Thanks so much!!!
beth

We ordered a suit off eBay for our six year old son. It was cheap, around $30, and will get the job done just fine for formal and semi formal purposes. I have a few dresses from various occasions, but my husband has NOTHING and would never wear anything we bought again, so I really don't want to spend too much on him.

I'm curious about Palo also... we made reservations, but I'm afraid there will be a mutiny if my husband has to dress up yet another night.

 

[disneydreamer82]

WONDERFUL! That makes it go SO much faster.

Rescuetink, machine sewing a seam is just like driving a car - you have to steer, and not speed.

Thanks! I saw it done like that on another thread and thought hey that's a GREAT idea!!!!

We ordered a suit off eBay for our six year old son. It was cheap, around $30, and will get the job done just fine for formal and semi formal purposes. I have a few dresses from various occasions, but my husband has NOTHING and would never wear anything we bought again, so I really don't want to spend too much on him.

I'm curious about Palo also... we made reservations, but I'm afraid there will be a mutiny if my husband has to dress up yet another night.

Hi everyone,
Since this is our first cruise, I have no idea what to bring in general and I'm even more clueless for dress! So, what is this formal night stuff? I'm not sure ds (11) even owns anything more formal than shorts and his school uniform shirt Can a kid get by with just a collared shirt and khakis? Or maybe not collared but clean? Or sort of clean 9yo dd on the other hand would wear a ballgown to take out the trash if she could so formal will be no problem for her!
So can you please let me know what adults and kids wear to formal night? What about Palo? Is it formal as well?
Also, 7 nights seems like a lot of clothes to pack - should I plan on doing laundry - it might lighten the luggage but will officially take the word "vacation" down a notch if I have to do laundry!
What about non-formal nights - I'm thinking my standard mom wardrobe of capri cargo pants and tee shirts and flip flops may be a little underdressed?
Thanks so much!!!
beth

Palo is formal, shirt and tie, no jacket required. DH always wears a nice long sleeve shirt and whatever tie matches his shirt, same for formal night. My nephews are usually dressed the same for formal night dinner, nice shirt and tie. Hope this helps!! BTW your 6 yr old is going to be adorable in his little suit!!!!

 

[i<3castawaycay123]

Hi everyone,
Since this is our first cruise, I have no idea what to bring in general and I'm even more clueless for dress! So, what is this formal night stuff? I'm not sure ds (11) even owns anything more formal than shorts and his school uniform shirt Can a kid get by with just a collared shirt and khakis? Or maybe not collared but clean? Or sort of clean 9yo dd on the other hand would wear a ballgown to take out the trash if she could so formal will be no problem for her!
So can you please let me know what adults and kids wear to formal night? What about Palo? Is it formal as well?
Also, 7 nights seems like a lot of clothes to pack - should I plan on doing laundry - it might lighten the luggage but will officially take the word "vacation" down a notch if I have to do laundry!
What about non-formal nights - I'm thinking my standard mom wardrobe of capri cargo pants and tee shirts and flip flops may be a little underdressed?
Thanks so much!!!
beth

My brother is 8 and will be 9 when we cruise, and he usually wears a tux on formal night. But he LOVES to dress up, so your DS should be fine in just a casual little suit. And he will be adorable!

I am 16 and i just wear a cocktail dress. We find some really cute and formal looking stuff at TJMaxx CHEAP!! No need to go all out and buy some really expensive dress...

Non-formal, just a cute sundress or like a pair of nice shorts with a nice top. Nothing too over the top... You will find that Disney isnt really all that strict with the dress code in the restraunts. Last cruise we saw a family in their bathing suits and cover ups!

Oh and my mom always says, "Pack what you think you will need to take, and then put back half of it!" For us, we spend 99% of the time in our bathing suits. I am planning on taking some soffee shorts and tank tops to wear over my bathing suit most of the time. I mean if push comes to shove, you can always do laundry. It just really saves on luggage and if you fly, the weight of the luggage.

Hope I helped! If you need anything else, do not hesitate to ask! We are here for you!

 

[LindaBabe]

Hi everyone,
Since this is our first cruise, I have no idea what to bring in general and I'm even more clueless for dress! So, what is this formal night stuff? I'm not sure ds (11) even owns anything more formal than shorts and his school uniform shirt Can a kid get by with just a collared shirt and khakis? Or maybe not collared but clean? Or sort of clean 9yo dd on the other hand would wear a ballgown to take out the trash if she could so formal will be no problem for her!
So can you please let me know what adults and kids wear to formal night? What about Palo? Is it formal as well?
Also, 7 nights seems like a lot of clothes to pack - should I plan on doing laundry - it might lighten the luggage but will officially take the word "vacation" down a notch if I have to do laundry!
What about non-formal nights - I'm thinking my standard mom wardrobe of capri cargo pants and tee shirts and flip flops may be a little underdressed?
Thanks so much!!!
beth

My brother is 8 and will be 9 when we cruise, and he usually wears a tux on formal night. But he LOVES to dress up, so your DS should be fine in just a casual little suit. And he will be adorable!

I am 16 and i just wear a cocktail dress. We find some really cute and formal looking stuff at TJMaxx CHEAP!! No need to go all out and buy some really expensive dress...

Non-formal, just a cute sundress or like a pair of nice shorts with a nice top. Nothing too over the top... You will find that Disney isnt really all that strict with the dress code in the restraunts. Last cruise we saw a family in their bathing suits and cover ups!

Oh and my mom always says, "Pack what you think you will need to take, and then put back half of it!" For us, we spend 99% of the time in our bathing suits. I am planning on taking some soffee shorts and tank tops to wear over my bathing suit most of the time. I mean if push comes to shove, you can always do laundry. It just really saves on luggage and if you fly, the weight of the luggage.

Hope I helped! If you need anything else, do not hesitate to ask! We are here for you!

Well said!

Just went on the 14 night transatlantic - one big suitcase of clothing.
2 bathing suits
1 jersey dress to cover it
2 pairs of sturdy sandels (wore 1) and 1 pair of "one-soles"
1 long black skirt
1 pr black trousers
2 prs black shorts
1 day length black skirt (wore to fly - more comfortable for me than pants)
6 each daytime tops and evening tops
1 "dressy" sweater
1 heavier cardigan (wore to fly)
1 sundress
1 long scarf
unmentionables - rolled they take up less space
watersocks to wear on castaway cay

The only thing I didn't wear was 2 of the evening tops because I chose to wear the the same ones more than once, and the scarf. I DID do laundry. It was hot and I trash shirts easily.

A collared shirt and dockers for men / boys will see them through most anything, although when they see other guys in their suits/ tuxes / kilts/ mess dress on formal night, they may wish they had brought a coat and tie.

For Palo, a Collared shirt and long pants are the minimum. I have seen the maitre d' turn away a man in shorts at dinner.

A bathing suit with cover up can be worn in the casual dining buffet on deck 9 (topsiders / beach blanket depending on ship) but NOT acceptable in the restaurants on decks 3 & 4. (Not acceptable for streetwear in the ports, either!)


Many people seem to obsess over having "the right shoes for the dress" and end up bringing way too many. Trust me - one neutral pair of shoes for evening that goes with everything will be MORE than sufficient. For daytime, go for comfort - and easy on/off.

I will definitely be taking a jacket in November. Breezes on deck at night can be a little chilly. Likewise - if you tend to be 'cold blooded' you might want a wrap for the diningrooms.

Happy Packing!

 

[IrishCowboy]

I just booked one way car rental with Thrifty, pick up at MCO and return to Thrifty office in Cape Canaveral. Dodge Charger, Final price $34.62, including all taxes.

 

[i<3castawaycay123]

Well said!


Many people seem to obsess over having "the right shoes for the dress" and end up bringing way too many. Trust me - one neutral pair of shoes for evening that goes with everything will be MORE than sufficient. For daytime, go for comfort - and easy on/off.

Oh yes I forgot about this! I am probably taking 4, maybe 5 pairs of shoes:
2 pairs of flip-flops
2 pairs of heels for dinner
and quite possible a pair of tennis shoes...

Back to what I said earlier, it helps tremendously with the number and weight of luggage. Im hoping that my sister and I will share a suitcase... This is highly unlikely, but ya never know!

 

[Buckeye Princess]

Well said!


Many people seem to obsess over having "the right shoes for the dress" and end up bringing way too many. Trust me - one neutral pair of shoes for evening that goes with everything will be MORE than sufficient. For daytime, go for comfort - and easy on/off.

Oh yes I forgot about this! I am probably taking 4, maybe 5 pairs of shoes:
2 pairs of flip-flops
2 pairs of heels for dinner
and quite possible a pair of tennis shoes...

Back to what I said earlier, it helps tremendously with the number and weight of luggage. Im hoping that my sister and I will share a suitcase... This is highly unlikely, but ya never know!

I bring crocs sandals. Not necessarily the best fit for each outfit. But I have wedges in brown and black. They are comfortable for lots of walking, but are dressy enough for all but formal night. So those, a pair of beach flip flops and one pair of fancy heels that I use for formal and semi formal night. The crocs weigh next to nothing.

 

[jennybell]

Hello everyone! We are going to be joining you all on this double dip cruise. We are very excited this will be our very first Disney cruise as well as our first family cruise. We would like to join the FEs, if it is not too late. Please let me know. We are in cabins 1066 and 1068. It is me (jennybell), DH, DD
(9), DS (6), DS (4). We also have another family traveling with us in cabin 1070 (I think?). They are not going to join us with the FEs.
I am a little nervous about staying on the first floor of the ship. It was the only cabins we could get that were all together. We just recently booked our trip. I have enjoyed reading everyone's posts. Y'all are so knowledgeable!

 

[LindaBabe]

Hello everyone! We are going to be joining you all on this double dip cruise. We are very excited this will be our very first Disney cruise as well as our first family cruise. We would like to join the FEs, if it is not too late. Please let me know. We are in cabins 1066 and 1068. It is me (jennybell), DH, DD
(9), DS (6), DS (4). We also have another family traveling with us in cabin 1070 (I think?). They are not going to join us with the FEs.
I am a little nervous about staying on the first floor of the ship. It was the only cabins we could get that were all together. We just recently booked our trip. I have enjoyed reading everyone's posts. Y'all are so knowledgeable!

Welcome aboard!

I think you JUST made the cut off for FE's.

We are two 60+ traveling with two families of "adopted" grandkids, almost all the young people are bilingual English/Spanish. The kids are boy-9, girl 6?7? and girls 5, 5. They're not doing FE's but i'm betting the kids will meet in club, if not before. There was some talk of bring all the kids to the Promenade lounge 'meet' at 3 pm on sailaway day.

 

[HELPDESKGUY]

Guess what everyone...

Starting tomorrow you get to say "I'm going on a Disney Cruise next month!"

Can't wait!

 

[i<3castawaycay123]

Hello everyone! We are going to be joining you all on this double dip cruise. We are very excited this will be our very first Disney cruise as well as our first family cruise. We would like to join the FEs, if it is not too late. Please let me know. We are in cabins 1066 and 1068. It is me (jennybell), DH, DD
(9), DS (6), DS (4). We also have another family traveling with us in cabin 1070 (I think?). They are not going to join us with the FEs.
I am a little nervous about staying on the first floor of the ship. It was the only cabins we could get that were all together. We just recently booked our trip. I have enjoyed reading everyone's posts. Y'all are so knowledgeable!

So glad to see new people! You and your family are going to have a ball! You kids are the perfect age and they are going to have so much fun!

If you have any questions, please dont hesitate to ask! We will all be more than happy to answer andy questions!

 

[disneydreamer82]

Hello everyone! We are going to be joining you all on this double dip cruise. We are very excited this will be our very first Disney cruise as well as our first family cruise. We would like to join the FEs, if it is not too late. Please let me know. We are in cabins 1066 and 1068. It is me (jennybell), DH, DD
(9), DS (6), DS (4). We also have another family traveling with us in cabin 1070 (I think?). They are not going to join us with the FEs.
I am a little nervous about staying on the first floor of the ship. It was the only cabins we could get that were all together. We just recently booked our trip. I have enjoyed reading everyone's posts. Y'all are so knowledgeable!

!!!!!! I got you guys on the FE's so no worries

Welcome aboard!

I think you JUST made the cut off for FE's.

We are two 60+ traveling with two families of "adopted" grandkids, almost all the young people are bilingual English/Spanish. The kids are boy-9, girl 6?7? and girls 5, 5. They're not doing FE's but i'm betting the kids will meet in club, if not before. There was some talk of bring all the kids to the Promenade lounge 'meet' at 3 pm on sailaway day.

Definitely bring the kiddos to the meet & greet!! And yes she just made the cutoff

Guess what everyone...

Starting tomorrow you get to say "I'm going on a Disney Cruise next month!"

Can't wait!

OMG I have been saying that all day!!!!!!!!

So glad to see new people! You and your family are going to have a ball! You kids are the perfect age and they are going to have so much fun!

If you have any questions, please dont hesitate to ask! We will all be more than happy to answer andy questions!

You are such a well spoken young lady!!! My nephew that is cruising with us is the same age as you, I am going to tell him to come online and introduce himself!

Gosh I am sooooooooooo excited to switch my calendars tomorrow!! Cannot wait to get in the 30's

 

[LindaBabe]

GOOD Morning, Happy Cruisers!

Today, I'm going to start on my FE gifts.

I'll make sufficient for 25 cabins, just in case. Usually, I do one per cabin, but since there are so few of us (and I have so much time on my hands ) I might make stuff for a couple of rounds.

On the WBTA, there were 66 total cabins, and I went round twice. Some of the doors are so FUN and some of the FE's are very creative. One single gentleman, an elementary teacher and zoo camp counselor, made Crush out of a shoe box! If it wasn't such a pain to post photos on here, I'd put up a couple of the better ones.

IS anyone doing a WDW stay in conjunction with this cruise?

 

[jbwork]

IS anyone doing a WDW stay in conjunction with this cruise?

We will be in WDW before the cruise, we get in on Nov 3rd. Super excited about the Food and Wine Festival.