October 10, 2015 - Disney Fantasy 7 Night Eastern Caribbean

[NCHolbrook]

Hi Everyone! We now have 6 cabins in the second group, just wanted to point that out so if you like you can have a second group and if you didnt participate because of there being no second group this is a good time to opt in! Here is the current list. Enjoy!

 

[martsi strong]

Is it too late to sign up to participate in the FE? we just booked the cruise fantasy October 10th on the fantasy.

 

[martsi strong]

I have 4 kids

Hi Everyone! We now have 6 cabins in the second group, just wanted to point that out so if you like you can have a second group and if you didnt participate because of there being no second group this is a good time to opt in! Here is the current list. Enjoy!

can i still join up? we just booked the cruise

 

[martsi strong]

The strong want to sign up for the second group. how do i get my name on the list?

 

[NCHolbrook]

The strong want to sign up for the second group. how do i get my name on the list?

Hi Martsi! Sorry, I was not online over the weekend! Have you ready up on the FE stuff in the group? We have one completed group and another Pixie dust group for those who are just finding us! I am happy to put you on that second list, I am not sure how folks on that list are planning but personally I am trying to at least have some extras for lat cabins! Can you take a look at the posted file and give me the information for your cabin so I can add you? Sorry for the delay and thanks for your patience!

 

[martsi strong]

dis name-Martsi strong
cabin -# 9646
adults-(not included in the FE just the kids this year)
kids- 4 (Harley 15(girl), mason 13, Lincoln 8, Memphis 5
allergies- Peanut allergy
check in time- 12:00
seating- 2nd
First disney cruise
favorite characters- snow white, pluto, avengers, matter (really all of them)

 

[NCHolbrook]

Just a quick post of the list. How is everyone doing?

 

[martsi strong]

so excited for the strong family. thank you for letting us sign up. we can't wait!!

 

[david walters]

Walters family looking to join but nit sure of rules? 2 adults, 2 boys 6 and 18 mos. can we join? Do we get an assigned family or do you share with all?

 

[kittylady1972]

Just a quick post of the list. How is everyone doing?

Thanks again! We completed most of our FE gifts this week. There are a few unique items we want to do that we have to wait on because we ran out of printer ink so can't print what we need at home. Kids are really looking forward to handing out our stuff again this year. They just LOVED doing it on our last cruise. I've even mapped out the locations of the cabins on a printout of the deck plans to help them plan their routes on the ship.

I guess this weekend we'll commence with most of our packing. We will drive from MD to Florida and will leave on Friday afternoon, stopping overnight somewhere. We have an early checkin time at the port so hoping to be as close to that as we can get.

I have yet to finalize our excursions at the ports of call though. Just had to shell out a bunch of money in car repairs so am rethinking some of the tours. We will definitely get off the ship at each port, but maybe just do some exploring on our own. The excursions the kids want to do are just so expensive and I don't think totally worth it.

Can't believe we are almost to single digit countdown!

 

[Heather Normand]

Thanks again! We completed most of our FE gifts this week. There are a few unique items we want to do that we have to wait on because we ran out of printer ink so can't print what we need at home. Kids are really looking forward to handing out our stuff again this year. They just LOVED doing it on our last cruise. I've even mapped out the locations of the cabins on a printout of the deck plans to help them plan their routes on the ship.

I guess this weekend we'll commence with most of our packing. We will drive from MD to Florida and will leave on Friday afternoon, stopping overnight somewhere. We have an early checkin time at the port so hoping to be as close to that as we can get.

I have yet to finalize our excursions at the ports of call though. Just had to shell out a bunch of money in car repairs so am rethinking some of the tours. We will definitely get off the ship at each port, but maybe just do some exploring on our own. The excursions the kids want to do are just so expensive and I don't think totally worth it.

Can't believe we are almost to single digit countdown!

 

[Heather Normand]

We finished the group FE's this weekend, too... We packed an organized those. I absolutely can't wait! We're Driving about 4 hours on Thursday night...and then the rest on Friday. Getting exciting! Can't wait to meet everyone!

 

[solar21]

Thanks for all of the hard work, Holbrooks.

A few edits for the Sollie family...
Sollie (9630): Duane (DH), Andrea (DW), Ella (DD13), Greta (DD9)
Seating: 2nd
Ostenson (9628): Grandpa Jim, our son Torsten (DS8)
Seating: 2nd

For those of us late to the party and on the "Pixie Dust" list, should we just focus on eachother for FE exchanges? We also plan to make a lot of extras for those on the original list above us.

Let me know your thoughts, this is brand new to us as first timers.

 

[Pontz1024]

I have a question, o any of those whom have gone before. I was reading the policies on alcohol and it conflicts with what we were trying to do for some fe gifts. Is there a way around getting alcohol taken? Or hiding it?

 

[NCHolbrook]

Walters family looking to join but nit sure of rules? 2 adults, 2 boys 6 and 18 mos. can we join? Do we get an assigned family or do you share with all?

Hi Walters! Sorry for the delayed reply! We are on to our second list now, if you dont mind sort of taking a peek back through the messages it will give you an idea about the list. Please open it up and let me know the information you would like on the list. I think there is a general thread somewhere that explains how an exchange works, I will get the information you have given me on the list and if you can let me know the missing things I will get it posted after that. Please let me know if you can't find the "rules" thread and I will try to find a link for you. I just wanted to reach out real quick so you didn't think I missed you! Welcome!

 

[NCHolbrook]

Thanks for all of the hard work, Holbrooks.

A few edits for the Sollie family...
Sollie (9630): Duane (DH), Andrea (DW), Ella (DD13), Greta (DD9)
Seating: 2nd
Ostenson (9628): Grandpa Jim, our son Torsten (DS8)
Seating: 2nd

For those of us late to the party and on the "Pixie Dust" list, should we just focus on eachother for FE exchanges? We also plan to make a lot of extras for those on the original list above us.

Let me know your thoughts, this is brand new to us as first timers.

Hi There! I think I have your info all set on the list I will be posting later today! Personally I am going to do my best to include at least a small cabin something for even our pixie dust list. I will be organizing, finishing up, and packing this weekend probably so I will have a better idea then. Since the time is so short, I would say those on the second list, it is completely up to you guys, I would go with a "do what you can" motto it is all just for fun.

Would anyone else like to add to that?

 

[Heather Normand]

I was able to put together a little happy for the extra cabins, too.

Thanks for keeping the list up to date!

 

[Riggsy]

Almost there...hoping Hurricane Joaquin doesn't mess up the cruise!! We live in Chesapeake VA, right near the coast.

I have made most of my FE gifts too, now I have to dig up the FE holder I used for the last cruise.

Heather, did you see the PM I sent you about sitting together for dinner a while ago?
Nadine, thanks for all your work on the list!

And don't forget, we have a meet and greet at 2pm at the Mickey pool on the 10th, before the safety muster! I made name tags!

This new alcohol policy is no fun. I had thought about getting the small bottles of rum and vodka; glad I didn't!

 

[Pontz1024]

Yeah we had bought crown royal bottles but had to return them. Oh well

 

[Riggsy]

Yeah we had bought crown royal bottles but had to return them. Oh well

I wish there was an unlike button. I feel very unlike about this. Crown Royal will be missed.