October 16, 2011 Mexican Riviera on the Wonder

[anthonysmama]

Did you purchase from gradysmommy on eBay? If so I did too and I emailed her a few days ago just to make sure everything was good to go since I ordered so long ago. She said that I would have it mid-week. Sounds like she does a ton of these.

I did order from her! I emailed her asking about it and received no response yet. I know she's gotta be very busy cause she does seem to do alot of these! I gave her Oct 12th as my "Need By" date and she assured me about a month and a half ago that I'd have it before then. I'm just getting antsy cause she said she'd email when it was shipped and I have no email yet. At this point, unless it was overnighted, it won't make it by the 12th...Monday being a postal holiday and all. eBay's buyer protection only covers till tomorrow, so if it doesn't show up then I don't know what to do.

 

[DisneyKim68]

I'm getting a little concerned about my FE too.. I checked on ebay and it showed a tracking number with the estimated delivery date of 9/28 or 9/29, and I've never received it, and the tracking info is not available. I emailed her today to see when she shipped, so we'll see.

 

[cluna]

Well she did tell me when she respond that she had 6 she was working on that had to go out so hopefully that included both of yours! I am the most uncrafty person ever so if you see plastic grocery sacks hangin on my fish you will know I didn't get my package in time!

 

[DisneyKim68]

I just received an email back about my FE. It seems she shipped it today and I should have it by Wed. which makes me happy that it should be here in time, but also a little ticked because she assured me it would be here before the 10th. Oh well, I will focus on the positive that I won't be using grocery sacks!

 

[cluna]

I just received an email back about my FE. It seems she shipped it today and I should have it by Wed. which makes me happy that it should be here in time, but also a little ticked because she assured me it would be here before the 10th. Oh well, I will focus on the positive that I won't be using grocery sacks!

Was she able to give you a tracking number? I am getting a bit nervous now because I didn't give myself any leway on the date. If my is a day later than I told her then I'll be outta luck.

 

[DisneyKim68]

Was she able to give you a tracking number? I am getting a bit nervous now because I didn't give myself any leway on the date. If my is a day later than I told her then I'll be outta luck.

Yes, but it doesn't really show anything yet. And no mail on Monday.

 

[bradc]

Well she did tell me when she respond that she had 6 she was working on that had to go out so hopefully that included both of yours! I am the most uncrafty person ever so if you see plastic grocery sacks hangin on my fish you will know I didn't get my package in time!

Hope mine is one of the 6. She originally said it'd be here by the 12th. If not, I guess we'll have some shipping envelops or something hideous like that.

On another topic, our kids have never wanted to do autographs until this cruise. Is it better to supply our own pens for autographs or do the characters have their own? We were thinking of buying a multi-color pack of sharpies but don't know about ultra thin or regular. What would you guys recommend?

 

[princssdisnygina]

Hope mine is one of the 6. She originally said it'd be here by the 12th. If not, I guess we'll have some shipping envelops or something hideous like that.

On another topic, our kids have never wanted to do autographs until this cruise. Is it better to supply our own pens for autographs or do the characters have their own? We were thinking of buying a multi-color pack of sharpies but don't know about ultra thin or regular. What would you guys recommend?

Sharpies are ok if they are the smaller ones so they don't bleed through. The characters don't have their own pins, you have to bring your own. Many people buy the larger character pins on the ship/in the parks so the characters can hold them better, you know... with their big hands!

 

[2inpink]

Speaking of the autograph books, do they sell them on the ships? We have DD's from Disneyland that she uses all the time but i'd like her to have a "special" one for the trip! We're going to Disneyland this week to trick or treat so i can always pick one up if they don't have them on the ship!!

 

[anthonysmama]

I just received an email back about my FE. It seems she shipped it today and I should have it by Wed. which makes me happy that it should be here in time, but also a little ticked because she assured me it would be here before the 10th. Oh well, I will focus on the positive that I won't be using grocery sacks!

I got an email reply about mine today as well. Here is her response:

***It is done, but the mail man came early today and I could not get it mailed out. I will be shipping it out on Tuesday. The post office is closed on Monday for Columbus Day.***

I'm trying to focus on the positive and not be a crab about it but really? I ordered and paid for it in August and gave her a Need By date of Oct 12th. I was also assured that I would have it BEFORE my Need By date and now I'll be lucky if it gets here the day before we leave! Not cool, but what are ya gonna do?? I guess I'll spend the next couple days workin' on a "back up plan" for mine in case it doesn't show.

Crystal, if mine does get here in time and yours does not, you are welcome to my "back up plan" if you don't mind that I am a newbie at sewing. It'll be better than grocery bags...I HOPE! LOL!

 

[DisneyKim68]

I got an email reply about mine today as well. Here is her response:

***It is done, but the mail man came early today and I could not get it mailed out. I will be shipping it out on Tuesday. The post office is closed on Monday for Columbus Day.***

I'm trying to focus on the positive and not be a crab about it but really? I ordered and paid for it in August and gave her a Need By date of Oct 12th. I was also assured that I would have it BEFORE my Need By date and now I'll be lucky if it gets here the day before we leave! Not cool, but what are ya gonna do?? I guess I'll spend the next couple days workin' on a "back up plan" for mine in case it doesn't show.

Crystal, if mine does get here in time and yours does not, you are welcome to my "back up plan" if you don't mind that I am a newbie at sewing. It'll be better than grocery bags...I HOPE! LOL!

Well that stinks! Crossing my fingers that we all get them in time.

 

[cluna]

I got an email reply about mine today as well. Here is her response:

***It is done, but the mail man came early today and I could not get it mailed out. I will be shipping it out on Tuesday. The post office is closed on Monday for Columbus Day.***

I'm trying to focus on the positive and not be a crab about it but really? I ordered and paid for it in August and gave her a Need By date of Oct 12th. I was also assured that I would have it BEFORE my Need By date and now I'll be lucky if it gets here the day before we leave! Not cool, but what are ya gonna do?? I guess I'll spend the next couple days workin' on a "back up plan" for mine in case it doesn't show.

Crystal, if mine does get here in time and yours does not, you are welcome to my "back up plan" if you don't mind that I am a newbie at sewing. It'll be better than grocery bags...I HOPE! LOL!

WOW.... I can't believe this! So it sounds like she is sending priority mail? My mail comes very late in the day...close to 4:00 so if I don't have mine by Friday then I'm "up a creek" because we have to leave for the airport by 1:00.

Thanks for the offer! I may have to take you up on your backup plan!

 

[Denine]

1 week from today we get on that ship!!!!

 

[Jathanis]

I would love to get in on the excitement of FE. This is my first cruise and am new to everything but I want to make the most of the trip and have some new friends to celebrate with!!! Any suggestions?

All FE participants: I PMed yesnikkiroxx that as coordinator, I felt it was too late to include her, as much as I wanted to. Anyone feeling generous can feel free to PM her and try to work something out, but the list is officially closed. On a related note, someone else can be the bad guy, err, coordinator next cruise!

Just wondering what to do if anyone changes rooms for any reason that is on the FE exchange?

Anyone that gets a last minute upgrade at port, or has to change rooms for any other reason can do one or both of the following two things: Notify me via wavephone (remember, we all have each other's room numbers, and that's how the phones work) and I will go around and update everyone either via sticky notes on the doors or by texting via wavephone (I think they do that, too), or as Geekbunny had mentioned, you can do the same yourself! Please remember that (to the best of my knowledge) Geekbunny is still GTY and has NOT been assigned a room, so there likely will already be a bit of this going on...

Speaking of the autograph books, do they sell them on the ships? We have DD's from Disneyland that she uses all the time but i'd like her to have a "special" one for the trip! We're going to Disneyland this week to trick or treat so i can always pick one up if they don't have them on the ship!!

Don't quote me on this, but I can't remember see the books on the ship at all, nor do I remember seeing anyone in line with autograph books. DW, on the other hand, thinks the line rules were to have them out, and open to the page and ready to go...

 

[princssdisnygina]

I got an email reply about mine today as well. Here is her response:

***It is done, but the mail man came early today and I could not get it mailed out. I will be shipping it out on Tuesday. The post office is closed on Monday for Columbus Day.***

I'm trying to focus on the positive and not be a crab about it but really? I ordered and paid for it in August and gave her a Need By date of Oct 12th. I was also assured that I would have it BEFORE my Need By date and now I'll be lucky if it gets here the day before we leave! Not cool, but what are ya gonna do?? I guess I'll spend the next couple days workin' on a "back up plan" for mine in case it doesn't show.

Crystal, if mine does get here in time and yours does not, you are welcome to my "back up plan" if you don't mind that I am a newbie at sewing. It'll be better than grocery bags...I HOPE! LOL!

Oh NO! You should have told her she needed to ship it overnight as it SHOULD NOT have taken that long to get to you!

 

[yesnikkiroxx]

All FE participants: I PMed yesnikkiroxx that as coordinator, I felt it was too late to include her, as much as I wanted to. Anyone feeling generous can feel free to PM her and try to work something out, but the list is officially closed. On a related note, someone else can be the bad guy, err, coordinator next cruise!


Anyone that gets a last minute upgrade at port, or has to change rooms for any other reason can do one or both of the following two things: Notify me via wavephone (remember, we all have each other's room numbers, and that's how the phones work) and I will go around and update everyone either via sticky notes on the doors or by texting via wavephone (I think they do that, too), or as Geekbunny had mentioned, you can do the same yourself! Please remember that (to the best of my knowledge) Geekbunny is still GTY and has NOT been assigned a room, so there likely will already be a bit of this going on...


Don't quote me on this, but I can't remember see the books on the ship at all, nor do I remember seeing anyone in line with autograph books. DW, on the other hand, thinks the line rules were to have them out, and open to the page and ready to go...

Hey everyone, don't worry about me! I am still going to be dropping little goodies in your FE! I just want to fit in with the hanging FE and I will be surprising my kids everyday....

Next time I will get on board earlier! Have fun and we will see you in 7 days!!!!

 

[cluna]

Oh NO! You should have told her she needed to ship it overnight as it SHOULD NOT have taken that long to get to you!

You're right. I'm emailing her again. Mine isn't even showing a tracking number yet.

 

[DisneyKim68]

I just checked my tracking number and it shows my FE is in Phoenix, so hopefully it will be delivered tomorrow. I agree, she needs to overnight the others since she seems to have dropped the ball.

 

[phred84044]

Not to be the bearer of bad weather news, but this week's itinerary on the Wonder has been changed. The will be doing Cabo on Tues and Wed and then Ensenada on Saturday. The captain wants to stay north of the two hurricanes heading for Puerto Vallarta. This would also make for a better cruise for the passengers. As a passenger on another cruiseline who will rename nameles (cough..Carnival...cough) it is not pleasant going through a hurricane. Although it is dissapointing to miss a port or two and have ports substituted, I would rather take that then what we went through.

Hopefully both of these weather patterns are finished by the time we need to be sailing through the area in a week! Everybody spread the pixie dust around.

 

[Denine]

We saw the info about the hurricane hitting this week. There is still another tropical disturbance out there though. Hoping we will have smooth sailing. We sailed through a hurricane in 2005 and missed Cabo because of it. All I know is if we end up at Manzanillo, we are not getting off the ship. The place is a hole. spreading pixie dust!

We leave in 3 days and have everything ready to go in suitcases on Wednesday.