November 3, 2007 - Western on the Magic

[love2travel]

Here's a little idea if you want to skip the Autograph book. I bought my daughter two white pillowcases at Wal*Mart for about $5.99 a pack. I also bought a handful of really colorful permanent markers in noted character colors. Light blue for Cinderella, lime green for Tinkerbell or Peter Pan, pink for Sleeping Beauty, red for Mickey, etc. We will have the characters sign the cases and then that will be something DD can have and look at for a long time to come. They will also be very colorful. It won't be just a book that gets put on a shelf at home.

You can turn your pillow case into Guest Services and they will have the characters sign it for you. They also sign photo mats as well, we did that one year and it came out so nice.

 

[graygables]

Just need to do a little vent. Not only is H (no D) NOT going on the cruise (which we already knew), now he's not even coming for the land part AFTER the cruise, which happens to include my birthday. He's been delayed starting his next job (he's a contractor) and "just can't take off whenever". He's right, sort of, we need him to work more than he has this year, but had he actually worked more this year, he could have taken off. DDs are MAJORLY bummed and it's really put a damper on our excitement about this trip. Please send them some perk-up pixies (and me some not POed ones ) so we can move forward. I still have more work to do than can ever be done between now and then and I'm NOT having fun yet.

 

[VeronicaWest]

im completely oblivious and forget who it is whos doing the scrapbook pages. i was thinking that it would be a wonderfull gift for my parents for christmas and was wondering how much whomever was asking for them.

 

[DuncanLL]

I know the Disney Stores do not sell the autograph books anymore but the Disney Shops in the Orlando Airport may still carry them. There is a good size shop in the main concourse before you go down and get your luggage. Our last cruise was in 2004 and they didn't have a store at the port then. But who knows they may have added one since then. Looking forward to seeing everyone next Saturday!

 

[SamIAm21]

You can turn your pillow case into Guest Services and they will have the characters sign it for you. They also sign photo mats as well, we did that one year and it came out so nice.

No way! {{said in my best Elaine Bennis voice}}. That is such an awesome thing to do! If by the third day or so we don't seem to be racking up many autographs, I will do just that!

Thank you so much!

 

[graygables]

I'm attempting to tie dye pillow cases for DDs for autographs. I hope they turn out OK...I'm used to t-shirts!

So far no one has PMed about the Pirate Soul, so I'm going to email the lady tomorrow and tell her it's off unless anyone wants to do it. DDs and I are planning to go at noon to do the scavenger hunt on our own.

I still don't have photos of the scrapbook pages ready yet, but I'm hoping to by tomorrow night! I've been overrun with last minute tie-dye orders and have got to get those done/shipped before we leave on Tuesday (not to mention that silly little thing called P-A-C-K )

 

[Beauty luvs Beast]

I read somewhere awhile ago that the spa "sometimes" offers teen specials (facial, manicure). When I called DCL awhile ago they said they knew nothing about it, that the spa is run independently from their reservations and that it "might" be available - to check when we board.

Has anyone ever had any experience w/this? I'm sure it's not inexpensive , but DD would enjoy it.

Any info???

I'm ready for that deck party!

 

[Beauty luvs Beast]

My DH is the same way. He will pack the night before and even wait till the morning we leave to get any of his toiletries together! I'm the one who packs all of the kids clothes, buys any extra things we need and organizes everything in the suitcases. I have started putting together some of my things, but probably won't start packing till next week.

So glad to know I'm not alone! I need to buy a few things, not much (toiletry-related items).

Do you take an extension cord or power strip? If so, I guess pack it in checked luggage? I've never done this before, but I think we'll need it w/hair dryer, chargers, camera, etc.

When do you fly out of NJ?

 

[SamIAm21]

I think the spas are run by a company called Steiner Leisure. I know they have a pretty extensive web site, so you might be able to find out some information there. Steiner runs the spas on many cruise ships, so maybe if they just show it as an offering overall, you could reason that it might be available on Disney.

Just a thought...

 

[Beauty luvs Beast]

thanks! I'm checking it out now...

 

[wishkidmom]

Well, we've bought stuff to put in the fish extenders, a few clothing items for DS, and toiletry items. Still have no documents. Still have no reservation for a place to stay Friday night. Oh, and still have nothing packed at all. Yup, I believe we're right on target. Last second folks that we are.

Almost Magic Time!!!

Lisa

 

[parlay]

Just wanted to make sure that I didn't miss a post inbetween. But the dismeet is going to be on Deck 9 near the Goofy Pool around 3pm on embarkation day and we should come with some Lime green or name tags!! Am I straight on this? I really am looking forward to meeting you all!

 

[love2travel]

Just wanted to make sure that I didn't miss a post inbetween. But the dismeet is going to be on Deck 9 near the Goofy Pool around 3pm on embarkation day and we should come with some Lime green or name tags!! Am I straight on this? I really am looking forward to meeting you all!

Yup, you have all the correct information, see you there. Also, if you are interested we are going to do a little Disney grab bag game. If you bring something, you will leave with something. A little Disney item between $1-$5 if you are interested. See you there!!!

 

[love2travel]

Ok, I just had to tell all my DIS friends our great news. We got word today from our travel agent that we were upgraded from a Cat. 9 to a Cat. 4. We are so excited, can't believe it. Just had to share our good news!

 

[michboro]

Ok, I just had to tell all my DIS friends our great news. We got word today from our travel agent that we were upgraded from a Cat. 9 to a Cat. 4. We are so excited, can't believe it. Just had to share our good news!

Congratulations! That is a really big upgrade!!

 

[Beauty luvs Beast]

Hi Michboro-

how goes the packing? i'm just waiting for DH to tell me on Thursday he "needs something" for the trip.

when do you fly out of nj?

 

[Beauty luvs Beast]

Ok, I just had to tell all my DIS friends our great news. We got word today from our travel agent that we were upgraded from a Cat. 9 to a Cat. 4. We are so excited, can't believe it. Just had to share our good news!

EXCELLENT - way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[parlay]

Ok, I just had to tell all my DIS friends our great news. We got word today from our travel agent that we were upgraded from a Cat. 9 to a Cat. 4. We are so excited, can't believe it. Just had to share our good news!

WOW! That is fantastic!! We are also a Cat. 4 - we'll see you in the hallways on deck 8!

 

[DVC from NJ]

I have not been on the DIS Boards in sooo long. I always used to read them religiously the last cruise we went on....When we finally got on the ship, we already knew so many friends! This summer that stretched into fall has been one of the worst--the endless home renovations (still not 100% finished), too much work, too much volunteering (why can't I ever say no!)?

But now I just received some really bad news. My parents are supposed to be coming on the cruise with us. They have never been on a cruise before, and I thought that they would love the Disney cruise. My dad, who has always had some health issues is not doing well. So bad in fact that they may not be able to come. Please say a prayer or spray some pixie dust our way so he gets better.

 

[michboro]

Hi Michboro-

how goes the packing? i'm just waiting for DH to tell me on Thursday he "needs something" for the trip.

when do you fly out of nj?

We are flying out Sat. morning. How about you?

I haven't really done any packing, because I've been too busy. I am starting to get stressed out thinking about the packing I have to do. I know my DH isn't worried about it.
How's your packing going?