October 9, 2005, Wonder

[auntie k]

auntie K, I think I actually may let my DH take my kids to the pool, and I'll join you on Deck 4 for a smoothie!
Lori P.

NOW you have the right idea!!!

Should we be little worried - they are talking about jet fuel shortages....this is all so surreal.

 

[rwaller]

o.k Auntie k & Lori , move over b/c there may be two more ladies heading to Deck 4 & hitting the smoothies with ya!!! :thewave: Please don't let this fuel crisis affect our trip!!!! I know some little girls ( and big ones) who would be heart broken! I do have some items gathered together in the closet for the trip as well as a container I've been throwing things in.
Hope you all have a safe weekend! Rhonda

 

[iwynlea]

Hello out there! My DH and I will also be on this cruise...just confirmed yesterday. Whoo-hoo! We had to wait to the last minute because of our crazy college schedules (he's a 30-year-old-undergrad-who-works-full-time-and-goes-to-school-full-time and I work in campus housing at the same university)...but we're definately going to be there. Don't know our rooms yet, though, or dinner seating time. This will be our second DCL cruise, but I know a lot has changed in the two years since we were last on the Wonder.

Anyone else going trade pins? I looooooove pins...our first cruise was a pin trading cruise. We got into pins on our honeymoon, and now I'm hopelessly addicted. Hehe.

Erica

 

[momm2four]

Hi Erica! Great to "see" another face. I think we should plan a girls meet on Deck 4. That would be GREAT!!!

I can't believe how crazy this gas thing is. We're not flying in, so jet fuel won't be a factor, but the cost of driving down may cut a big hole in our budget. I do have $100 in gas cards that I got from Mypoints.com and from Citibank points, but that may only get us halfway. Maybe we'll just have to STAY in Orlando. Wouldn't that be just terrible?

What's your gas price right now? Here in Chattanooga, it's around $3.00 per gallon. My DH told me that the store down the road from his work was closing their gas pumps at 6:00 b/c of an alleged gas shortage. A little scary, huh?

Tomorrow, I am pulling out my suitcase and starting to officially pack, YEAH!!!

Lori P.

 

[iwynlea]

Our gas here in TX just jumped from $1.41 to $1.79 overnight. And my mom in IN said hers is now $3.13!

We're definately flying in...I'm researching airfares right now...I figure we'd better reserve tonight before prices go up even more.

I admit I feel very guilty planning this vacation in light of the tragedy caused by Katrina. We even have a shelter set up here in town that the University is assisting with and they have about 60 folks already who have come, so it's heavy on my mind.

Oh, and I forgot to mention too that we'll be at MNSSHP on the 13th as well. Meeting up with dad, step-mom, and niece and nephew from CO that night. I guess DH and I will dress up as pirates and kill two birds with one stone...the cruise party and the MK party! Niece & step-mom are going as Tinkerbell and dad is going as Captain Hook (nephew insists he wants to be a solder) but DH and I would fit right into the theme the rest of the family has going. I keep telling DH he needs to go as Mr. Smee.

Do folks still blow bubbles during the sail away party? We did last time 2 years ago, and were about the only people who did. I won't bother this time if no one does it any more....

Erica

 

[auntie k]

Ok I'm beyond excited now....our thread is heating up! Yeah!!!

Welcome iwynlea, glad to have you on our cruise and our thread!

I have been able to help with donations for hurricane victims and right now that is all I know to do...and continue to pray for them. But IF there is a shortage of fuel, that might affect the trip. Will wait and see.

I have tried to find something for pirate night and was also considering it for MNNSHP (great minds think alike iwynlea) - but haven't had any luck. And I don't think my hubby would get the costume thing at all.

Iwynlea, I'll bet you get late seating since you booked so late - several of us have it too. What type of cabin did you book?

I don't know about bubbles - it's my first cruise. Since it's your 2nd, did you do the door sign?

 

[iwynlea]

I do have the late seating, and we're in a cat11 room on deck 6 (can't remember the room off the top of my head).

I didn't know anything about door decs until I was reading these boards. We didn't have anything on ours last time, but I started thinking about it, and we did see a couple of decorated doors the last time. I thought it was pretty clever, but I don't know if I'll have time to do it or not. Working at a university at the start of the year isn't exactly dull, so by the time I get home, all I want to do is eat and go to bed. Heh. Hence the reason for a vacation!

I'm really excited that I'll hopefully get to meet some fellow disney fans! We had some really nice folks at our table last time, but we didn't really keep in touch, which is something I hope to change this go-round!

Ok, back to work...lunch break is over!

Erica

 

[auntie k]

I forgot to reply to a couple of questions, I got so excited seeing all the new posts!

Lori: Gas here, (near Little Rock) is topping $3 today....

Erica: Pins - sorry, I'm not into pin trading....I just have always found other things I wanted as souviners I guess. And I don't have a favorite character, which I think gets a lot of people started.

 

[auntie k]

Here's what I have gathered from our posts - I hope you enjoy!!

MOMM2FOUR/aka Lori, from Chattanooga TN, 'like smoothies'
Traveling with 4 DSons, age 9,8,5 & 4 & Husband
1st DCL cruise, cabin 5520-5522
Late Dining, attending MNSSHP on the 13th

MOUSETIME from ??
Celebrating husbands 50th birthday, along with DS15, DD12, DD11
Cabin 6132

ANDIEB form ??
Hubby, DS 4 and Grammy, Cabin on Deck 6,

RWALLER, aka Rhonda, from North Carolina - traveling with best friends family - "Overplanner & likes smoothies"
Twin daughters 5, friend's twin boys - 7 and friend's daughter 5
Celebration of Life Cruise - One daughter diagnosed with Leukemia
Late Dining

ASREITZEL from Chicago
Expecting, hubby and DD3

MOI MOI from San Jose, CA
Hubby

IWYNLEA, aka Erica, from Texas "likes pin trading"
hubby, Late dining, Deck 6, 2nd DCL
MNSSHP on the 13th

Auntie K, from Arkansas - "Overplanner, likes smoothies too"
Hubby - celebrating his 50th & our 10th anniversary - 1st trip with NO Kids!!
(we have 2 sons that are 22 from previous marriages)
1st DCL, Cabin 6624, Late Dining, MNSSHP on the 13th
wants a door sign but lacks talent

 

[iwynlea]

Wow...there's a lot of us on deck 6! We're in 6587. Whoo-hoo!!

 

[momm2four]

Alright,all you sixth deckers, just watch all that late night dancing in your room. You'll keep us fifth deckers awake all night,lol

Thanks, Auntie K for the wrap-up of all the DIS'ers on the 10/9 Wonder. My kids got their postcard from Mickey (aka, known as Andy) today. I think I was more excited than they were. My oldest was funny. My 5 year old asked if Mickey was real, and my 9 old replied with "What do you think? Do YOU think he's real?" That's funny, b/c that's the answer I give when they ask if Santa is real. My son sometimes thinks he's the assistant father around our house. Typical first born, lol.

I found two adult pirate costumes at a yard sale, but I don't think I"m going to use them. They're nice, but I know my DH wouldn't dress in full gear like the man's costume and the lady's one is more for a size 10, and I'm a 12. I may stick them on Ebay. Therefore, I don't know what I'm going to wear, unless I do the white shirt, with a red scarf around my waist thing.

Oh, and I'm planning on blowing bubbles. Bubbles just make everything more festive.

Auntie K...if I get into the sign designing mood and it's easy, I'll be glad to make you one.

Lori P.

 

[momm2four]

HEY! Is everyone asleep today, lol?

I found an almost new small rolling suitcase today at a yard sale. Will be perfect for a carry-on. Now, I just have to decide what goes in it....

Lori P.

 

[iwynlea]

Just a quick note -- I had to slip away from house cleaning to post -- we were at WalMart yesterday and they were having a huge sale on kids swimsuits and beach towels, which I thought y'all might like to know about. They also had sandals and flip-flops on sale, and we were happy to find some for DH (he's hard to buy for because he has big feet!).

We've decided to go as characters from The Black Cauldron for MNSSHP - I'm Eilonwy and he's going to be Taran (DH doesn't know he'll be an Assistant Pig Keeper hehehehe ). We bought fabric and patterns and stuff yesterday (I love the WalMart $1 a yard bin - we got almost all the fabric we need for about $20), and he's helping me scrub the house so I'll have lots of time to sew during the week. It's been about 3 years since I last made a costume, so I'm actually reall excited! DH is like a little kid - he hasn't dressed up in about 15 years for Halloween, so he's really getting into the spirit.

Ok, back to (house)work!

Erica

 

[MOMMSMOM]

This is my first. Let me introduce myself. I'm mother to momm2four, and of course grandma to the four. And, I 'm excited to be planning this trip w/them on Oct 9.

 

[momm2four]

YEAH, Mom! You actually posted! (and I love your screen name )

Erica, thanks for the heads-up on the sale. I love getting a bargain.

Lori P.

We're almost to the 1 month mark, guys

 

[auntie k]

ok, I am having withdrawals from posting - pc at home has crashed - so only can access at work - and being off for 3 days - I feel so behind.

MOMMSMOM - did I overlook you on the "wonder"ful cruise list? If so, I'm sorry! We will be most happy to have you on board!

Iwynlea- thanks for the explanation on your name - I was wondering (you know curious minds...) ha! Sewing?? I'm impressed! And your costumes sound awesome!

Over the long weekend, I did put a large suitcase out and starting throwing stuff in it that I know I'm taking - woo hoo - packing makes it seem real!!

Moimoi - your being awful quiet....

 

[iwynlea]

Mommsmom! How nice to meet you! Congrats on your first post! Being new myself, I know how intimidating that can be!

We ordered our tickets today for MNSSHP and got added to my dad's dinner reservation at Tony's in the MK (now there's 6 of us!). I didn't even know there was such a restaurant on Main Street, so this should be fun.

Airfare - check
Rental car - check
MNSSHP - check
Cruise paid - check

What am I forgetting??!!

I started "collecting" this weekend -- I designated a laundry basket for "trip stuff" and tossed in the new flip-flops for DH. Heh! At least I've started! I also got the Passporter's Guide to DCL and am reading about a chapter a night -- I'm getting sooo excited! I wish October would hurry up and get here!

Ok, back to work! TTYL!

Erica

 

[momm2four]

auntie k, I was thinking you'd left us. Isn't that frustrating, to want to get online and not be able to? Mommsmom and my step-dad will be joining us for the cruise. They will be in the third secret porthole room on our side (the 5500 side)

I wonder when our documents will get to us. Someone said around 21 days ahead, so I know we've got a little while, but that's a milestone to look forward to. I'm so pitiful, that I am doing my countdown until the 8th, not the 9th, since that's when we'll actually leave my house to drive to FL. It does cut one day off, which means...I've....got....32 DAYS....to....go!!!!!!!

Gosh, I remember so well when my count was over 600 days. I thought Oct. 05 would never get here.

Lori P.

 

[rwaller]

Hello Everyone! I've been trying soooo hard not sit at this computer. As Auntie K said I am the BIG overplanner. I've also been spending a lot of time on a message board for Hurricane Katrina. My mothers family lives in Mississippi and lost everything. We couldn't reach them for some time but did eventually hear from them. I've also been very busy with my daughters Chemo treatments. Her doctors & I have worked very hard at keeping her well for this trip. This trip is what has kept us focused on something GREAT!!! We have thirty days exactly today before we fly to WDW!!! We arrive at Animal Kingdom around 10:00 am to have breakfast with Donald Duck!!! Then from there the fun begins

I am still trying to figure out what to wear for pirate night??? I think it's going to be a pair of red capris w/blue & white striped shirt with a big sash or bandana?? I know my hubby will not be dressing up. He has a tee shirt with skull & bones on it!

We are on deck 8 , Lori I was wondering the same thing about when we would be receiving our documents?

Well enough ramblin, need to go start Homework

Oh I was wondering what everyone thought their attire would be like for dinners? Wonder what the temps will be like??

 

[momm2four]

I'm glad you asked the question about dress. I'm planning on taking a nice pair of black slacks for dinner. I thought if I could wear a different top for a couple of nights, I could use the same pair of pants for two dinners. I did get a nice, simple black dress from my SIL, but I can't find anything about if there is a dressy night. I know there's no formal night, but is there a semi-formal?

My DH will probably wear khakis/polo style shirt or button down dress shirt, probably with no tie.

Want to hear something silly? (Mom, you have to pretend you didn't read this). I went to Gymboree and bought a couple of outfits for my youngest son, but I'm not going to let him wear them now, b/c I want to start packing some things. I can pretend it's because I want him to have new clothing for the trip, but I think deep down, I just want to have something in the suitcase, lol.

Lori P.