October 25, 2008 Halloween on the High Seas (2)

[suziemva]

I'll be joining you all on 10-25.
Me and my best friend who moved to Colorado.
Can't wait.

Welcome, welcome, welcome!!! As Jackie said, check out post 1 for tons of info!

Sean, sounds like you guys had a wonderful day! Congrats on the frame.

Sarah, Halloween candy is out in full force right now! Sales already going on and Halloween costumes disappearing as fast as they put them out! Oh, and then two aisles down is the Christmas stuff.......YIKES!

Actually, you guys will probably hit it at the Ultimate sale time (well, not including the after sales where you can gets bags for 10 cents! Got that one last year at Wal-mart...whoohoo!) so you should be good to go once you get in the states.


Okay, so where has everyone been? The boards should be cranking right now!!!! We're at 34 days, people! C'mon!! Let's get excited!!! Let's have some fun!!! LET'S POST OUR PATOOTIES OFF!!!!! C'mon!! (can you tell I wanted to be a cheerleader growing up? LOL!)

Okay, today's post topic: WHERE ARE YOU IN YOUR CRUISE PREPARATIONS???
We are done with Fish Extender stuff, done with Trick or Treating things (except nametags which I will be doing this week), packing is getting started, luggage is pulled out, door magnets are done.....

 

[NewfieMom]

still trying to decide where to have the group photo , unless it has been decided and I've so how missed out

Okay, I am going to make an executive decision here because we can never seem to get a group decision on this one. Based on what I've read on the post Jackie posted about the group photo ops, in between meal times seemed to get a good response. And in chat, the pics on stairways got a good response. So how about this....... (drum roll please...)

DIS PHOTO OP
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH
PIRATE NIGHT
7:30 PM
FORWARD STAirWAY OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY THEATRE
DECK 4 ​

There isn't a show listed for the WD theatre that night, and it should still leave time for official DCL family photos. The latest of the early diners (6:00) should be finished - especially if you tell your servers you need to be finished, and the first of the late diners (8:00) will still have lots of time. If we get a huge turnout, we might be able to use the threatre!!

Thoughts please????????????

Valerie

 

[jns]

Okay, today's post topic: WHERE ARE YOU IN YOUR CRUISE PREPARATIONS???
We are done with Fish Extender stuff, done with Trick or Treating things (except nametags which I will be doing this week), packing is getting started, luggage is pulled out, door magnets are done.....

ANSWERS

Fish Extender stuff DS is helping to sort this out today

Trick or Treating things will pick up so candy over there

packing is getting started, No
luggage is pulled out, NO
door magnets are done NO must get DS to design some

Todays dinner ready NO

Less then 4 weeks to the start of our holiday and not alot done

 

[jns]

DIS PHOTO OP
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH
PIRATE NIGHT
7:30 PM
FORWARD STAirWAY OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY THEATRE
DECK 4 ​

Thoughts please????????????

Valerie

Sounds good to me
and hopefully we can try one at the first dis meet too

 

[NewfieMom]

Okay, today's post topic: WHERE ARE YOU IN YOUR CRUISE PREPARATIONS???
We are done with Fish Extender stuff, done with Trick or Treating things (except nametags which I will be doing this week), packing is getting started, luggage is pulled out, door magnets are done.....[/QUOTE]


Oh man, it's bad enough everyone on chat knows I'm such a procrastinator, and now you want me to admit it on the boards too!!!

Okay,

- have most of the shopping done - unless you count needing 2 pairs of pants for Adam and casual... and formal... and semi-formal clothes for Alex. In my defense, he hates to shop and makes the whole process torture so I have valid reason to put that off as long as possible. My excuse for putting off shopping for Adam is he loves to shop, picks out the most expensive stuff, and will want much more than the 2 pairs of pants we need to get !

- have 3 of 4 pirate costumes. Still have to sort out hubby, but do have part of his costume.

- Halloween costumes - the rest of Alex's on order, have babysitter searching her Halloween stash for rest of Adam's and part of mine. Have to dig through storage area for part of hubby's. Little bit of shopping to them finish off hubby and I - providing babysitter is successful. If she's not - I'm in a fix!!!!

- door magnets - need to print off (which I think sounds better than haven't started, but do have them started - sort of.... )

- FE - half done on dining room table. Okay, more than half done, just need to personalize and put on last of bias tape. (To finish that is my task for today - I PROMISE SUZIE & DANA!!!! )

- T-shirts bought, need to put logo on. Not starting that until get FE done. If have half as much trouble doing the iron ons with those as have had with FE - will be buying matching shirts in WDW !!

- do have cruise box in closet with all kinds of necessities in there. Have to sort that out, see what I'm missing. My FE goodies are in there too, so have to double check and make sure have everything I need.

Okay - thanks to Suzie's Question of the Day, I am now slightly nauseous !! We're down to 1 month from today for our pre-cruise WDW stay, so I'd better get cracking!!

Valerie

 

[jenn&nelsonrego]

Okay, today's post topic: WHERE ARE YOU IN YOUR CRUISE PREPARATIONS???
We are done with Fish Extender stuff, done with Trick or Treating things (except nametags which I will be doing this week), packing is getting started, luggage is pulled out, door magnets are done.....

FE ideas are organized... for the most part... does that count?

Actual FE? Just waiting for it to come in from Tiffany...

Trick or Treating... DONE... (that is why I took the easy way out and gave $$$ towards the bags)

Halloween Costumes... Mine came in yesterday!!! I have the poodle skirt and the cool 50's glasses... I am planning to wear it with a black tube top and maybe a white shirt over that (gotta give it an updated flair)... I also already have a black neck scarf and black shoes that will be good enough... I am not buying saddle shoes for one night! I just need (and cannot find for the life of me) little white bobby socks with the lace - still searching... Now Nelson is not a Halloween person so I thinking I am going to just try to get him to wear black pants and a white shirt... maybe I can get him to throw his sunglasses on for pictures.... That should work...

Pirate stuff.. We both have pirate t-shirts... I also bought us both an eyepatch and a gold hoop earring... that is probably the extent I will get to with Mr. Party Pooper...

Luggage pulled out? Are you kidding me? It's still packed from the last vacation in July of 2007! OOPS!

Packing is getting started... mostly just all the new stuff I bought is shoved into a suitcase on a chair in the dining room as opposed to still being in all the individual bags from the individual stores all over the dining room floor. (Added bonus: all plastic bags have already been carted off for recycling ~ I am so good and green ~ sometimes! Half of the new clothes I bought have already been washed... just need to wash the other half then toss it all in the travel roll up air squishie outie bags (does everyone know what I am talking about? I cannot remember the real names)...

Door magnet... Most are printed and just awaited their magnetic backing.... dont have a good inkjet to buy the magnetic paper but i have access to a good color copier... so I printed them out and thinking about slipping them into plastic sleeves and using magnetic tape on the back....

Anything else I have to do?

Okay, I am going to make an executive decision here because we can never seem to get a group decision on this one. Based on what I've read on the post Jackie posted about the group photo ops, in between meal times seemed to get a good response. And in chat, the pics on stairways got a good response. So how about this....... (drum roll please...)

DIS PHOTO OP
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH
PIRATE NIGHT
7:30 PM
FORWARD STAirWAY OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY THEATRE
DECK 4 ​

There isn't a show listed for the WD theatre that night, and it should still leave time for official DCL family photos. The latest of the early diners (6:00) should be finished - especially if you tell your servers you need to be finished, and the first of the late diners (8:00) will still have lots of time. If we get a huge turnout, we might be able to use the threatre!!

Thoughts please????????????

Valerie

Sounds good to me
and hopefully we can try one at the first dis meet too

I second (or third) the previous two motions.

Any discussion?

All in favor?

 

[TotallyAngelic]

Okay, so where has everyone been? The boards should be cranking right now!!!! We're at 34 days, people! C'mon!! Let's get excited!!! Let's have some fun!!! LET'S POST OUR PATOOTIES OFF!!!!! C'mon!! (can you tell I wanted to be a cheerleader growing up? LOL!)

Okay, today's post topic: WHERE ARE YOU IN YOUR CRUISE PREPARATIONS???
We are done with Fish Extender stuff, done with Trick or Treating things (except nametags which I will be doing this week), packing is getting started, luggage is pulled out, door magnets are done.....

I just want to say that I really love that term "patooties" - never heard that one, but I just love it!

Now where am I up to in my cruise preparations: this may be a long answer and you may regret asking that question Suzie?

Fish Extender: still need to finish fish extenders - waiting for printer ink so that I can print off our names.

Fish Extender Gifts: ordered stuff to make adult gifts, halloween gifts in progress, girls more or less sorted, really struggling with ideas for the boys.

TOT: will purchase this in Florida to keep the baggage down.

Pirate Costumes: pirate skirts in progress, still need to get / make female pirate tops x 3, male pirate shirt x 1, pirate pants x 1, pirate accessories.

Halloween Costumes: getting there but need bits for 4 costumes (only 2 totally ready)

Other items needed: tuxedo for both DS's, semi-formal dresses for both DDs.
A bunch of other stuff such as swimming costumes, sandals, rash vests for snorkelling, water shoes, but may get these in Florida as I am sure they are more readily available! Also need camcorder, memory cards, batteries and charger.

Magnets: not yet started

T-shirts: may abandon this idea dependent on how everything else progresses.

Packing: some holiday clothing sitting in the cases but not packed properly yet! I am already experiencing severe packing anxiety about how many cases to bring etc.

Now perhaps I need to get off this computer and get on with some of this stuff ........ anyone got a magic wand

Oh and I lend my support to all motions passed re. the group photo - sounds great!

 

[jenn&nelsonrego]

Now perhaps I need to get off this computer and get on with some of this stuff ........ anyone got a magic wand

Sarah,

For you, and all my other DIS friends who are creating, packing, deciding, shopping, hyperventilating, etc... including myself:

 

[NewfieMom]

Okay, after reading Jenn's and Sarah's post, I don't feel so bad . I'm not the only Last Minute Lou of this group

Valerie

 

[suziemva]

Thoughts please????????????

Valerie

My thought....Val, you're an awesome executive!!!!

Thank you for this decision! Now it can be added to our wonderful calendar that Janice put together on post#1 and we can all plan it now!! Way to go, girl!!

 

[suziemva]

Todays dinner ready NO

Jackie, you never cease to make me chuckle!!! Thank you for not letting me down today!!!

 

[agraygirl]

Ive got my FE stuff ready, ToT candy bought, workong on door signs.
Still need to figure out what Im wearing, I have a formal dress, DH has a suit already so that leavesthe kids for formal night. Halloween Costume s being made and I am wating for the wig I ordered to arrive. DH and all my friends think Im crazy for packing so early.

Here is our agenda for the list(Ill be at all the dis stuff too):
Day 1 - Port Canaveral - Saturday, October 25, 2008
No activities reserved.

Day 2 - Castaway Cay - Sunday, October 26, 2008
9:00AM 1:00PM Walking & Kayak Nature Adventure

Day 3 - At Sea - Monday, October 27, 2008
5:45PM 6:35PM Spa (me)

Day 4 - Cozumel - Tuesday, October 28, 2008
No activities reserved

Day 5 - Grand Cayman - Wednesday, October 29, 2008
11:30AM 1:30PM Grand Cayman Island Tour

Day 6 - At Sea - Thursday, October 30, 2008 No activities reserved.

Day 7 - Castaway Cay - Friday, October 31, 2008 No activities reserved.

Day 8 - Port Canaveral - Saturday, November 1, 2008 No activities reserved.

 

[taraandmike]

Good Evening,

First of all big welcome to all newbies!

Next: Ahh Suzie's question, this is showing how much procrastinators we all are, At least we are a good group together, here we go as much as I do not want to put this in writing!

1. FE Gifts: well i can officially say i have bought a few things today (did this before I posted so I could actually say I started: )

2. Towncar reservations: No

3. Tips prepaid: No

4. TOT stuff: No

5. Packing: No (but I did buy new luggage does that count?)

6. Halloween & Pirate costumes: We will not be dressing up...

7. Shopping list:biodegradable sunscreen (anyone know where to get this?)
Binoculars, laundry detergent travel size, candy, medicine (bonine etc), a few dress/khaki pants for DH and DS (or can they wear jeans with a nice shirt to dinner?)

8. Print out Cruise docs, Airline ressies, hotel ressies, and pack passports: No

9. To buy or not to buy trip insurance: Not done yet cannot decide if I should buy or not

10. magnets: actually 75% done need to laminate a few.

11. Hotel booked for night before flying: DONE and paid for!

12. Buy me a new swim suit; UGH dreading this one!!!

13. Buy WDW tickets for after cruise: Not done

I know there is more but it seems like so much! Less than 5 weeks to go, I can not wait!

 

[StaciJo]

Hi, my name is Staci, and I'm a procrastinator.

Well, that didn't make me feel any better. Oh, well, here goes.

FEs done: the one for DH's parents is done, but ours is still only 75% done - exactly where it was at the beginning of last weekend. Sigh.

FE gifts: I get bonus points for this, and am listing it near the top. Yes! I hope to get a few more things, but I have enough done that if I did nothing else, I wouldn't feel guilty. My husband thinks I'm nuts, because I labeled a large ziplock bag for each person, with their name, room #, age, etc., and put their stuff into it. I need to transition everything into something useful for passing out, but I now have stuff for everyone on my list! Woohoo!

Packing: umm. Well, I have my generic cruising bag, which is still sitting unpacked from the last cruise, so does that count? I, uh...made sure I had enough luggage? Perhaps I should at least make a list of what I need to pack? Yeah, I'll get back to you on that.

Transportation to the port: you'd think that since we live so close, with the only thing I need to coordinate is transportation that I could take care of this quickly and easily. But no, I'm procrastinating. We wouldn't all fit into one car with our luggage, so worst case is we take two cars and park them, but I was thinking of getting a limo. Do I get bonus points for actually thinking about it? Partial credit, perhaps? I didn't think so. Oh, well. I suppose I should spend some time being thankful that I don't need to coordinate air travel, hotel, and transportation - I could probably use that thinking time to procrastinate actually doing it. But I won't admit to it.

Shopping: the only thing I think we need is a new dress for DD. She could wear a princess dress, but it'd be nice to get her a new formal dress to wear. However, the mall that sells the dresses I like is to the west, and the only road there from here has been under water since Hanna. I haven't seen the sign saying it's under water in a few days, so maybe it's ok now. I know, I'm being picky, but I have 5 weeks, right! It's not procrastinating if it's not (completely) my fault, right??

Documents: I made my "cruise notebook" before Christmas, so I could make it for the rest of the family traveling with us (most bowed out, but that's besides the point). So, I have all that information printed and ready. I did the online information a few weeks ago, and I printed what I think I needed, but I do need to go back and make sure I printed everything. I might be ok with this one.

Basically, if I had to go today, I could go, but I would have to "make do" with what's handy (but I'd still be quite happy to go today!!). I still have a lot to do to feel that I'm really ready like I want to be ready. But, at least I know I'm not the only person in that (Disney!) boat!!

Staci

PS - no, dinner's not ready here, either! It's every person for themselves!

 

[suziemva]

My husband thinks I'm nuts, because I labeled a large ziplock bag for each person, with their name, room #, age, etc., and put their stuff into it.

Hey! I resemble that remark!!! LOL! I actually did baggies with labels on them with info so that it would be easier to hand out! Yes, I am THE ORGANIZER!!!

 

[spacy9]

Here are our excursions for the cruise. As you can see we are planning on relaxing quite a bit


Day 1 - Port Canaveral - Saturday, October 25, 2008
No activities reserved.

Day 2 - Castaway Cay - Sunday, October 26, 2008
No activities reserved.

Day 3 - At Sea - Monday, October 27, 2008
No activities reserved.

Day 4 - Cozumel - Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Eco-Park & Snorkel
11:45AM - 3:30PM

Day 5 - Grand Cayman - Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Shipwreck & Reef Snorkeling
12:30PM - 3:10PM

Day 6 - At Sea - Thursday, October 30, 2008
No activities reserved.

Day 7 - Castaway Cay - Friday, October 31, 2008
No activities reserved.

Day 8 - Port Canaveral - Saturday, November 1, 2008
No activities reserved.

 

[auntlynne]

Everyday is about this cruise. Who would have thought seven days of fun could be so time consuming?

FE: I'm somewhat stuck. I so want Disney-font-personalized names on ours and may have found a local embroiderer to do it. There are some great examples of FEs on the boards and I am jealous. I don't do embroidery and don't want to fork out the $$$ to get a machine just for this project. But it is so hard to find someone to do small quantity jobs. I'm calling her tomorrow to see what she can do.

I think I need to send my FE gifts in the mail and let our room steward deliver them to the cabin. Does anyone have the address/information on doing this, or should I just call Disney? I think someone mentioned this option in some post somewhere (I keep reading various posts and threads and then don't know where it was and am too impatient to wait while the "search" function takes its sweet time opening.

I'm throwing vacation items in a box as I come across them (passport, waterproof Key to the World container, FE gifts, etc.)

But what is keeping me most intrigued is the 2010 cruise schedule coming out (October 7?) soon. The latest on the DIS boards opening page makes me think I might get to do the Mediterranean that I missed last time...haven't even packed for this cruise and am already plotting another.

Happy Autumn to everyone. Hope it starts out well for all...

 

[dizney-cruiser]

DIS PHOTO OP
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH
PIRATE NIGHT
7:30 PM
FORWARD STAirWAY OUTSIDE WALT DISNEY THEATRE
DECK 4 ​

This information has been added to the schedule in Post #1

 

[jns]

This information has been added to the schedule in Post #1

Thank you so much for keeping Post 1 up to date for us and love the spreadsteet with all the great info

Just looking at the times
are we leaving Castaway Cay early on the 1st day at 2.30pm

 

[jenn&nelsonrego]

Hey there!

I have the info for the post on what everyone is doing and when...

I will get it updated with all the new info... hopefully tonight... Nelson has a Church Council meeting so I should be able to get that done while he is in there!

Happy 1st day of Autumn to All...