October 28 2010 Wonder 3 night cruise meet

[Docjason2]

So did some research on FE, sounds like fun. I probably know the answer as there aren't many people posting here, but when do we find out how many gifts to give?

 

[acomasdiaz]

So did some research on FE, sounds like fun. I probably know the answer as there aren't many people posting here, but when do we find out how many gifts to give?

Most people do a family gift and then a gift for each of the kids. I think it would be great to do it that way.

Right now, there are three of us signed up. I think we'll leave sign-ups open until we're a month out. This way we still have plenty of time to get our gifts together.

 

[khomer504]

Wow! Things have picked up since I last visited this thread. We are going Cat 9 GTY and just got our room assigment... starting to get excited!!!

Time is totally getting away from me though... can't believe it's only 48 more days!

We might be game for an FE exchange... never done it before but it sounds like fun. I know I won't get anything too elaborate done but would love to have fun with it!

Check back in soon!

Karen

 

[acomasdiaz]

Wow! Things have picked up since I last visited this thread. We are going Cat 9 GTY and just got our room assigment... starting to get excited!!!

Time is totally getting away from me though... can't believe it's only 48 more days!

We might be game for an FE exchange... never done it before but it sounds like fun. I know I won't get anything too elaborate done but would love to have fun with it!

Check back in soon!

Karen

Hi Karen! Glad to see you're back! It would be great for you to join us for the FE. There's not too many cavins so it shouldn't be hard. It'll be fun! Let me know if you want me to add you to the list.

 

[travelgal2]

Hi Tracey and welcome,

This will be the first cruise for my wife and I. It is to celebrate my 56th b-day on board. We are following the cruise 5 days at WDW for Food and Wine Festival plus we still enjoy the rides. We are in for a meet on board.
We are coming from Texas (Houston area) and noticed the y'all in your countdown. Anyone that says y'all is bound to be fun.
See y'all on the Wonder.
Mike, me and Debbie

Yep, we're southern through and through. The "y'all's" give me away as soon as I open my mouth. We've called Georgia home, although we've been moving around the last 20 plus years.

Congrats and Happy Birthday a little early. How fun to celebrate on the ship! And then, to follow it up with the Food and Wine Festival-terrific! My DH actually first started planning this trip-he's my lovable space nut-and wanted to be in Florida for one of the last two launches. Well, I talked him into a cruise since we were already going to be down there. It was an easy sell-as we've just sent our baby off to college and are now experiencing the empty nest.

 

[travelgal2]

Magnets-I have tried them all (magnet paper, magnet tape, small magnets, etc), I think. I wasn't thrilled with the magnet paper. It was kind of pricey and it didn't seem to stick as well as I'd liked. I asked for my artwork from some of the DISigners (here on the board) (they do GREAT work, by the way), printed them, and then took them to my local office supply store to have them laminated. I found some sticky magnets at said office supply store (very inexpensive) and those have worked well. My husband tells me I pack too many for our door....I just laugh and pack as many as I can take to thoroughly embarrass him by covering our stateroom entry. I find it a compliment when other folks on our hallway tell me they know where THEIR room is based on our door! Its great to check reality at the port as you sail away for a few days....

Oh-for the newbie cruisers...you know they will ask for your name when you board the ship? I found a thread discussing this and others' very creative ways of being announced. Lots of fun ideas out there. We borrowed an idea to go as the "Griswald" family-and that got some laughs from the CMs who were there to greet us.

 

[Docjason2]

My coworker pointed out that they moved the last space shuttle launch until the Monday after the cruise. I am kind of bummed as that's when we're heading home. We'll probably be sitting at home by the time the shuttle takes off. It's a shame really....the very last launch of the shuttle ever and I never saw one in person. I think the kids would've loved to have seen it.

I think I have my magnets all lined up, at least for this first cruise! I am going to get an FE for the family and probably some pillowcases for the kids to get signed as well. Just got the stateroom assignment, not that that really helps me out or makes a difference, it's just nice to see how close we're getting! I spend way too much time on the boards just waiting

 

[friends with mickey]

Tracey,
We had the same empty nest when we sent our kids off to college. Do not think of the nest as empty. You will just find other things to fill it with, like cruises.

 

[acomasdiaz]

My coworker pointed out that they moved the last space shuttle launch until the Monday after the cruise. I am kind of bummed as that's when we're heading home. We'll probably be sitting at home by the time the shuttle takes off. It's a shame really....the very last launch of the shuttle ever and I never saw one in person. I think the kids would've loved to have seen it.

I think I have my magnets all lined up, at least for this first cruise! I am going to get an FE for the family and probably some pillowcases for the kids to get signed as well. Just got the stateroom assignment, not that that really helps me out or makes a difference, it's just nice to see how close we're getting! I spend way too much time on the boards just waiting

It looks like you're definitely getting ready...Don't worry, I spend too much time on these boards too!

 

[SheStang94]

Hi Everyone!!

I am very excited I just found this board. My fiance and I are getting married on this cruise on Deck 7! We are super excited! This will be our first Disney cruise. I have been on one cruise about 12 years ago, my fiance has never been on one.

-Kristen

 

[Docjason2]

Welcome Kristen and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

I hear Disney cruise weddings are amazing. Will it be just the 2 of you coming along? Glad to have another cruisemate along for the ride.

 

[SheStang94]

There is going to be 12 of us all together Me, Fiance, my mom, stepdad, sister (moh), sisters boyfriend, fiance's best friend (best man), his guest (tbd), and 2 friends of the family with their 2 kids, 6 and 8 who will be our flower girl and ring bearer.

A nice size, we do have a few more people who wanted to go but are still trying to figure out if they can go.

 

[friends with mickey]

Welcome Kristen and congrats on the upcoming wedding. Our stateroom is on deck 7, so if we see a wedding party we will say hello. Sounds like you will have a great group with you for the big day. Have a wonderful time making memories on board the Wonder.

 

[Docjason2]

Another little milestone for us that's making it seem close....our passports finally got mailed today and we should have them next week. Kind of exciting...I haven't had a passport since I was 5 and even then it was a british one.

Maybe next I should pack...just in case I forget in the next 40 days

 

[acomasdiaz]

Hi Everyone!!

I am very excited I just found this board. My fiance and I are getting married on this cruise on Deck 7! We are super excited! This will be our first Disney cruise. I have been on one cruise about 12 years ago, my fiance has never been on one.

-Kristen

Welcome Kristen! We're having our vow renewal on deck 7 too during this cruise! So, we'll have to high five each other in passing.

 

[acomasdiaz]

There is going to be 12 of us all together Me, Fiance, my mom, stepdad, sister (moh), sisters boyfriend, fiance's best friend (best man), his guest (tbd), and 2 friends of the family with their 2 kids, 6 and 8 who will be our flower girl and ring bearer.

A nice size, we do have a few more people who wanted to go but are still trying to figure out if they can go.

Too funny...there are 12 of us too!

 

[friends with mickey]

Welcome Kristen! We're having our vow renewal on deck 7 too during this cruise! So, we'll have to high five each other in passing.

Sounds like the Captian will be very busy on this cruise. Congrats to both of you.

 

[khomer504]

Wow! How exciting, one vow renewal and a wedding... it's gonna be a great cruise!

We are definitely in for the FE exchange, just let me know what we need to do. We just made our reservations for the hotel the night before the cruise and one last night in Disney World the night we get back. Can't believe how real it all seems now!

See you all SOON!

Karen

 

[acomasdiaz]

We got our cruise docs yesterday! We're so excited!!!! It definitely seems much closer now!!!!

 

[acomasdiaz]

Wow! How exciting, one vow renewal and a wedding... it's gonna be a great cruise!

We are definitely in for the FE exchange, just let me know what we need to do. We just made our reservations for the hotel the night before the cruise and one last night in Disney World the night we get back. Can't believe how real it all seems now!

See you all SOON!

Karen

Glad to hear that you will be joining us on the FE. I will add you to the list.

I know...it's getting closer...