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

[jenn&nelsonrego]

jenn - this post is now linked from post #1 - please keep updating the same one

Have just updated with some new info.... Can be found on P. 75, post # 1122

Everyone, please make sure to PM me with any changes or additions (easier to go through pm's than sort through the posts - for me, anyway)!

 

[PaDisneyCouple]

Things we're looking forward to:

Castaway Cay (finally!)
The spa villa experience
A vacation together

Ok, more than one...

 

[PaDisneyCouple]

If you have the Disney Visa card...
You might want to start thinking about transferring your accrued points over to a reward card soon.

Make sure you know where all your Passports are. Doublecheck expiration dates.

Start trolling for last minute hotel deals for 10/24.

As it is now fall: start putting away those summer clothes. Bask in the good feelings that come from knowing that you have to keep some out to pack for the cruise. :

Now, back to

 

[NewfieMom]

Okay, shockers of all shockers - I HAVE MY FE DONE . Not a very good picture, but here it is - just need to do dowel and ribbon....

Ridiculously pleased with myself. It was made with curses and swear words, many stitches ripped out, nearly jammed up the printer - but it's all mine .

Valerie

 

[NewfieMom]

Oh - forgot the question of the day (great idea Suzie!).

The thing I am looking forward to most... family time, with no juggling hockey/basketball/gymnastics/diving/homework/etc/etc. The two stops at Castaway Cay are right up there, and the Royal Dolphin Swim, of course. REALLY looking forward to meeting all of my chat buddies face to face .

Brian's response is not fit to print on a family board!! but then he added just being able to relax!

Valerie

 

[michellebriana]

Val - Your FE looks great! The way you were describing it, I wasn't sure what to expect. You did a wonderful job!

Michelle

 

[Midwest Cruisers]

Can someone post the link to the spreadsheat on post #1? I initially looked at it but in case it keeps getting updated it would be nice to take a look. Thanks!

Movies- Does anyone know what movies they will be showing while we are cruising? I know the new High School Musical - any others? Do they have a schedule of shows yet?

We have past cruise things in our guest room that i still need to go through. I have started most of the door magnets
We have our formal/semi formal wear
Need to pull out packing list and start summer clothes, etc
Will buy TOT items in Florida
Have submitted our preregistration online for kids club, etc.
Have all pre and post cruise hotel ressies booked
Flight is booked
Need to rent car
Need to print out pictures that are currently on our memory cards so we can erase and have ready for our trip.
Need to get video camera ready as well
AND FINALLY NEED TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR SOMEONE TO WATCH OUR DOG!!!!!

 

[suziemva]

Janice, the photobucket image is gone from post 1 - I'm assuming it's the spreadsheet calendar......

Val, the FE looks fabulous! You did a great job on it!!!

Laura, I called DCL a bit ago and they said to start calling in October to get the listing of movies. I have it on my calendar as a reminder. When I get the list, I will definitely be posting it here.

Still haven't started with clothes this week...tomorrow's Wednesday already!!! ACK!

And, yes, Val, I'm looking forward to meeting everyone face to face, too! Can't wait!!!

 

[taraandmike]

Ok, so I am two questions of the day behind so here goes:

What am I hoping to accomplish this week:

1. Get caught up at work, I have so much to do and I am not getting ahead, this scares me knowing I will be gone soon for over two weeks! I feel like I am drowning!

2. Call TA to prepay tips, and book towncar ressies!

3. Continue to save Money and not spend foolishly..eating out etc... I want every extra penny for our vacation!


What am I most looking forward to on the cruise.

Well first and foremost spending time with my family on our first family vacation, I can not wait to see the excitement and the joy on my children's faces and hope they remember this trip for the rest of their lives.
I have been looking forward to this for such a long time and can not believe it is almost here!

Next to meet all the great people I have talked to through chat and on the phone, I definately know some us us have built some lasting friendships that I hope will continue. After all we all are DIS addicts!

 

[taraandmike]

Val...
Love the FE!!!!! It must feel great to know you did it, all the sweat, tears, frustration, it is done and is perfect!

 

[mommy2777]

Valerie, you did a FANtabuLOUS job on the FE! All that worrying, for what?

 

[mommy2777]

Fish Extender: Bought one on Ebay

Fish Extender Gifts: All done
TOT: bought 3 bags, think I need more?

Costumes: Got sompin in mind, MAYBE
Other items needed: tuxedo for hubby, formal for Mason, DVDS for camcorder, organizer for bathroom……..

Magnets: Done but think I want more!

T-shirts: done!!

Packing: nope, cruise box count?


What do I want to accomplish this week?
1. Make an AWESOME dino cake for Mason’s b-day party, with a real volcano! KIDS!
2. Get some much needed sleep, its been days since I’ve had a good nights sleep.
3. Hopefully get our stateroom #.

Whats the one thing that I am looking forward to on the cruise?
EVERYTHING!!! Family time, relaxing, meeting all my new friends, and slamming some SCREECH! lol

 

[Midwest Cruisers]

Has anyone done the margarita tasting before? Can you buy tickets immediately once on board or do you have to wait until the day it is offered to get tickets from guest services?

What other helpful hints does everyone have as far as requesting further services?? i.e. go to guest services once on board with a pillow case or photo matte with Sharpies for character signatures and it will be returned before you disembark.

Any other fun ideas or must do's once on board?

 

[TotallyAngelic]

Val - that FE is awesome! - I love the Mickey head with the skull and crossed swords on it!

 

[dizney-cruiser]

Everyone, please make sure to PM me with any changes or additions (easier to go through pm's than sort through the posts - for me, anyway)!

W E L C O M E to my world!

 

[dizney-cruiser]

Janice, the photobucket image is gone from post 1 - I'm assuming it's the spreadsheet calendar......

Can someone (suzie?) verify this? I just went to post one and see it there . . .

I wouldn't mind maintaining an email list for the spreadsheet - then - each time it gets updated (before 10/20 when I will officially be in vacation mode) I will email to all who wish to get it.

If you want to be on the list, please PM with the subject line of "Spreadsheet Email List"

Thanks!

 

[Maryrn11168]

Hi, Can you beleive 1 month and 1 day until we sail!!! I have done nothing but shop the sales racks for new (unstained) clothes for the kids!! I was wondering, since this is my 1st Disney cruise, Are the pools fresh or salt water? All of the cruises I have been on before have been salt water. I just want to prepare the kids so they don't get a mouthful of salt unexpectedly!! . Thanks, Mary

 

[Maryrn11168]

I was just back tracking on some recent posts and noticed people discussing their cruise documents. We have not gotten them yet!! Does disney mail them out in certain order?? I will really be pscyhced when they are!! That means the vacation is really close!! Mary

 

[shellcruiser]

Can't wait to be on the seas. This is our third Disney cruise, but we just discovered the Disboards. Great to see others as excited as we are. Please add us to the list.

DH (Gary) DW(Michelle) DD(Elizabeth - 10) DD (Kari - 8)
Clemmons, NC

 

[suziemva]

Welcome Shellcruiser!!! Glad to have you aboard! Check out post#1 for all info for our cruise.