Offical Check-In List 10/30/04 "Magic"

[TMcG88]

I called yesterday and was told that formal night was still Sunday, but to ask at check-in to see if they changed it.

Tracey

 

[Jaypd]

I hope they change it also......A few weeks ago I spoke with someone from DCL and was told "Don't quote me on this but formal night may be moved to Thursday"....That was her quote not mine. I hope this is true.

 

[njmoms]

Ok, I know Dis'ers have a special trick or treat time set up for those signed up earlier. Do kids go table to table at dinner and get candy? I heard somewhere that they did.

Thanks,
Melissa

 

[taswira]

What is the Thursday night theme normally supposed to be nowadays? If they kept formal night on Sunday, I would <I>still</I> be <I>"Gadget"</I>, but I would be a <I>formal</I> version of her!

 

["Ginger"]

Melissa, I can only tell you what has happened in the past 3 years.
No there is no table to table t-or-t'ing.
There are T-or-T stations around the ship in the afternoon.
The night before Halloween the stateroom host placed a plastic T-or-T bag in our stateroom with a card telling us what time their T-or-T would be held and also where the T-or-T stations would be placed.

Sunday and Thursday are the formal and semi-formal nights, theres not to much differences in these two night as far as dressing up goes.
I don't think they will make any changes since they haven't in the past. These two nights are great money making nights for the ships photo shop, Shutters, their not going to take one away just because it's halloween. If anything they are going to try to make double by get the formal shot and then the costume shot later in in the evening.
I checked availablity today on the Cat. 4's and it's still showing 8 stateroom, now that is the limit for them to show online. Also 8 Cat. 5's and 1 Cat. 6 available, that's as far as I went with it. They still had 8's and 11's.

I do know that if you have any thoughts of upgrading at the port having a Cat 9 or better is cheaper than 10, 11, or 12. I have no idea how they determine the upgrade rates, wish I did.

Jimbo, if they want to find out on their own tell them that they would need to see the CM at the last check-in counter. If she doesn't have a long line it only takes a minute to check for upgrade availablities and the rate.

Dena does Emily have any teeth? Can't wait to see her. If I can get off 7 you surely can get off 5. You can do it, You can do it.

See you all in a few, I'm back to work tomorrow. Starting Monday I'll have to work everyday including the day we leave for Fla.

 

[disneediva]

When I made my REAS reservations I was told unofficially that formal night would be on Thursday and she made my dining rotation to fit that accordingly. So I sure hope thats right

Well back to work just took a second to read the boards.

Wendy

 

[KEH]

Oh, Wendy, I do hope you;re right about formal night being moved.

Well, we leave for Florida a week tomorrow and so far I have packed precisely nothing! I must try to get my head round this at the weekend as I have a really busy week at work next week and won't have much time to get sorted out.

I have woken up with a cold today so am feeling very sorry for myself. I can't wait to get into that Florida sunshine.

Hope you are all okay. Not long now till we meet!

 

[mdvasquez]

Good morning everyone.

Knowing DCL, Formal and Semi formal nights will probably stay the same. Two years ago, when Halloween fell on one of those nights, I wore my floor length gown and had a pair of dressy minnie mouse ears that had sequins and a veil that I wore. I will probably bring that again to wear this halloween if formal night stays on Halloween.

GINGER: Thank you for the encouragement. I just have to get my but in gear and get to the gym. Tonight I am going to yoga with my sister, so that is a start.

And yes, Emily has two teeth.

Karen, I am going to pm you to figure out when and where we want to meet on the 24th. I can't wait to see you guys again!!!

My parents just came home from Italy last night and brought us several bottles of Italian wine and liquer!!

Well, have a great day everyone.

Dena

 

[mhb]

Good Evening everyone:

Glad this day is over with. No one in the shop but me again. 1 bride (2hrs), 2 bridemaids (paying off dresses and trying them on), 1 MOG (mother of the groom) paying off dress and trying on dress, 2 phones ringing with problems and then the tux problems. Glad this week is over. Don't go back till Tuesday.

I am getting so excited.

Dena: I forget how old Emily is. 2 Teeth wow how long were your parents in Italy? How is that wine I bet it's good. Red?

Karen: I hope you feel better before you fly over. Lots of liquids as you know. I hate when my head is stuffy when I fly. My ears always hurt.

Formal night-Do people wear costumes if it's Formal Night? I guess I'll have to wear just black and wear my orange and black bowa. Save my dress for Thursday. I'm okay with that.

Teri: How is Matthew doing? You haven't been on lately, keeping you busy?

Well, I better go and get DD from dance. Have a great day everyone,

Michelle

 

[Tluvs2talk]

Michelle- Matthew is Great! Thanks for asking. I have had him since Sunday and he has been going to bed at 7:45 and not waking up until 7:00 or 8:00. My Husband and I have been taking him someplace everday and taking picture's. That way he will have been on vacation like his Parents and Brother's. Tonight we took him to Chuckie Cheese and he had a blast.I told his Mom that CC's was his Disney World (Ha ha). I think I will have Matthew until Saturday as they are having such a good time at Disney that they are staying an extra night. I am a little jealous
beacause they are staying at the Caribbean Beach Resort and having a wonderful time. BUT I WILL BE ON A DISNEY CRUISE IN 16 DAY"S!:thewave:

Dena- I saw your picture with Emily. She is adorable

Tracey- I saw your screen name is TMcG88. That could be mine to as my maiden name was McGee. So I was TMCGEE and I got married in 88.

Karen- I hope you feel better, at least you are sick and can get it over BEFORE the cruise.

Hope everyone has a Great day!!!


Teri

 

["Ginger"]

The Disboard T-or-T
Date: Sunday, October 31, 2004
Time: 11:00 A.M.- till we finish
Meeting Place: Deck 3 in the Atruim Lobby, in front of Lumiere's


You'll find your group number after your names.

alwatlers ---- 7574 ---- TJ 8 & Alan 13: GROUP 2

Benji---2045---Jackson 4: GROUP 4

BethC--- 6556--- Melanie 11 & Jake 9: GROUP 4

cheysdad--- 7067---Cheyenne 8: GROUP 4

cheysdad's neighbors--- 7619--Gabby 9, Julie 6, & Christina 5: GROUP 4

cmcnj---7004--- Patrick10, Connor 7, Kyle 3, & Katie 2: GROUP 1

dis4me ---8578--- Kyra 9,, Kayla 8 & James 2: GROUP 5

Disneediva--- 6087--- Austin 10 & Gabby 11: GROUP 2

Disney_Newf--- 2004--- Ryan 4: GROUP 3

Donnainnj--- 6504--- Sarah 11 & Erin 7: GROUP 4

Dms_cruisers04--- 7503--- Samantha 4: GROUP 3

Drm--- 6609--- Danielle 13 & Keith 12: GROUP 1

DVC Bob---- Josh 11 & Kate 9: GROUP 4

Ginger--- Ashley 7: GROUP 3

Goofymom67--- 2100--- Stephanie 12, Courtney 9, & Katie 7 : GROUP 4

Jamashp--- 8528--- Ashley 12, Jamie 10 & Bryce 6: GROUP 5

Jaypd--- 8046--- Zach 4 Also joining Zach will be his new baby sister who arrived on: 5/30/2004 Miranda: GROUP 2

Jewelray--- 6015--- Dd 10: GROUP 1

Jimbo--- 6098--- Kayla 10 & Andrea 7: GROUP 5

Letsgodisney--- 6078--- Ryan 3: GROUP 3

Lynda Silk-- Robert 12 & Elizabeth 10: GROUP 5

Mdvasquez--- 2071--- Ashley 13 and Emily under 1: GROUP 2

mhb--- 6108--- Kyle 13 & Rachel 11: GROUP 1

Njfamily--- 8030--- Emily 7 & Adam 5: GROUP 3

RobynC---2047---Lauren 4 & Natalie 2: GROUP 3

Shannonbri---6034---Shannon 12 and Brianna 10: GROUP 5

ShirleyR---- 5520--- Hunter 6: GROUP 3

Skoi--- 6018--- Sadie 10 & Sig 6: GROUP 2

Snowflake82----5122---Matthew 4: GROUP 3

Srm--- 5633--- Regan 10: GROUP 2

Strissel--- 5624--- Robert 7: GROUP 1

Taswira--- 7628

Tluvs2talk--- 5001

Wjbc--- 6562--- Courtney 7 & Brandie 10: GROUP 1

GROUP GUIDES:

GROUP 1. Vikingfans---- Laura and Chris
GROUP 2. KEH and Rose_greenthumb--- Karen and Emma
GROUP 3. "Ginger"--- Ginger and Bill
GROUP 4. DVCBob----Bob and Debbie
GROUP 5. Lynda Silk----Lynda and Peter

58 trick-or-treaters
31 staterooms
The groups will not be returning to the Deck 3 lobby after they have completed their T-or-T'ing. If you are not traveling with your child(ren) please be waiting for them at their finishing point.

Group 1 will finish their hunt on deck 8 Aft Elevator Lobby
Group 2 will finish their hunt on deck 2 Forward Elevator Lobby
Group 3 will finish their hunt on deck 5 Aft Elevator Lobby
Group 4 will finish their hunt on deck 6 Midship Elevator Lobby
Group 5 will finish their hunt on deck 7 Forward Elevator Lobby

The Trick-or-Treat list is now complete, we will not be adding any more children or staterooms. The only alteration to this list will be if I get a request for a removal.

pirateirate:

 

["Ginger"]

but we have to talk about a few things.

As you all know I have had the T-or-T list posted for everyone to view. I posted that the list was complete. I waited a week after I posted the final list to see if there was going to be any changes, got none.
My husband and I spent 2 days working on organizing the groups placing people together that I thought would have some common interest, tring to keep the same age groups together.
Then we worked on sending those group around the ship. We knew that we would have to start each group on a different deck. That meant we would have to put together 5 different maps. We arranged each deck so that the first stateroom on that deck would be close to an elevator lobby and that the last stateroom would end close to the next elevator lobby to bring the group up or down, close to the next decks beginning stateroom.
Then I printed out the maps and we wrote on each decks map the stateroom numbers and drew the route to follow for that deck.
After we finished we rolled up the maps, 6 pages per map and I sealed each one. They are now packed away waiting to go.

So why am I telling you all this, NOT FOR PRAISE.

But, to say that I can not make any stateroom changes to the maps now.
If for some reason you are not going to be in the stateroom that you have provided to me PLEASE, let me know when we are in the lobby before I hand off the maps to the Guides. Your old stateroom number will be deleted from the map then. I will not be able to add your new stateroom since it may change the directions of all the maps. You can bring your treats to the lobby to be handed out.

I know our lobby time is going to be total chaos, having experienced it in the past. Also keeping in mind the large amount of people we will have gathering together plus the on lookers who will want to know what's going on and why they didn't see this posted in the Navigator. They will try to put their kids in a group.
So I am asking that everyone be on time or be left behind. I have only figured in 15 minutes in the lobby. We will need that time to get all the children in their groups and out of the lobby. So please if you are taking pictures do it quickly or take them before or afterwards.
Maybe we can ask Judi to set something up for an earlier photo time in another location. The Promenade Lounge is just down the hall from the lobby and very quiet that time of day. And Judi they have a place for you to plug in.

I hope everyone understands that I'm not trying to dictate to you but to make a fun organized event for our kids to enjoy.

Thanks, Ginger

 

[dis4me]

Hey Ginger I know you are not looking or praise BUT Thank you so much for doing this.
We really appreciate it.I know my kids would be upset if they saw other children trick or treating and they weren't allowed. What happens if others try to tag along. Is anyone briging extra treats or will the group members be in charge of making sure it is just their group with thm. I will be staying with my children in group 5 soif Lynda needs any hlp I'll be there too.
Thanks again.

 

[Lynda Silk]

Hi there!

Toni: that would be great if you joined us on the TorTing! I'm sure we'd appreciate the help! With all the excitement, it's bound to be a little crazy!

Ginger: Believe me, we really appeciate all you have done with the TorTing! It's unbelievable that you and your DH would go to so much trouble just to ensure that the kids have a great time! Thank you so much, we are all going to have so much fun! And you're absolutely right, if it's organized, it will go so much more smoothly and be so much better for the kids and adults. Thanks again, Ginger, you and your DH are awesome! Ever think of going into "event planning"? Sounds like you would make a fortune at it!

Re the "non-Dis" kids who try to join in, I guess we'll just have to be firm and polite and tell them it's a private event. I hate to do that with kids but we really have no choice. Otherwise, the "DIS kids" will lose out. I am bringing a few extra treat bags but that's just to be safe.

Dena: how sweet that Emily has 2 teeth! And hope you're enjoying the wine and liqueurs that your parents brought back from Italy! Hope they had a nice trip!

Karen: hope you're feeling better! Everyone here has colds and sniffles too so I've been praying that I won't catch anything before the trip! Better load up on Vit C just to make sure!

Teri: glad to hear that Matthew had such a great time at Chuckie Cheese's! I get a headache there but I know my kids always enjoyed it!

Michelle: hope things are better at work! Boy, things seem to be hopping in your store! But as I mentioned to you before, it won't be too long before you're sipping a tropical drink with an umbrella in it on Deck 9 by the pool!

Dena: 5 pounds isn't much and with a new baby, hurricanes, looking after all those kids, etc, I think you've done a great job losing as much as you have! I've had a hard time motivating myself to get to the gym too lately because it's been so busy, but again, I keep reminding myself about the cruise! I went to the gym yesterday on my way home from work so I wouldn't have any excuse not to go. Once I'm home, it's so much harder to pull myself out of the house and drive over to Curves. I don't know what I'm going to do when the cruise is over re motivation!

I wish too that we knew about Formal Night! I keep changing my mind as to what to wear that night, and then I start questioning my other choices re dinner wear. Then of course, when I do that, my shoe list gets longer! Aaaargh!!!! Trying to keep the shoes to a minimum so the suitcase isn't so heavy but they just seem to have a way of multiplying!

Well, better get back to work! Have a great day, everyone!

Lynda

 

[DMS_cruisers04]

It's not dictatorship Ginger, it's leadership.
I don't think any of us are going to have a problem with anything you tell us we need to do to be sure our kids have a good time.
As the old saying goes, 'If you want something done your way, do it yourself. Otherwise deal with it.' Well, something like that anyway.

Diane or myself will probably stay with Sammi too. So if you and Bill need help, one of us will be there.

Toni, I agree with Lynda. It's one of those times where you just have to say, "I'm sorry, this is not a Disney function and is available only to our groups children." And then of course smile.
Or we could just say no and stick our thumb on our nose and wiggle our fingers while sticking out our tongue. But that might be a little childish. (jk)


Karen, hope you get to feeling better. Nothing like trying to get ready for a trip when you're having an Eeyore kind of day.

Re: Formal night - no problem. Just more to over-pack!!

 

[DVCBob]

Ginger,

Just to clarify are the group leaders cabins on the T or T list? We were planning on bringing our treats to the lobby and passing them out there. If we are however already on the map then one of us will stay in the room to hand out treats. Just let me know either way.

Had an idea last night while going through some our old Disney stuff and came across a couple of Mickey hand auction paddles from one of the Pin Celebration auctions. What if each group were to have a paddle/sign printed with something like:

DIS TorT
Group 1
Private Event

We could have two of these for each group, one at the front and one at the back. Let me know what you think.

 

[faireygod mother]

Okay I realize that I am a outsider, but I was wondering if any of you are planning a meet on the ship. I see some are staying at the same hotel. We are staying at the Holiday Inn Select near the airport. I did not see anyone staying there.

It would be nice to put faces with some of these great ideas.

Speaking of which, I could use some help on the spa. My DIL's birthday will be celebrated on the ship. I thought I would surprise her and decorate her room. I thought I would also do something for her at the spa. I just do not know what to do. Now let me tell you that I am also hoping she and my son will bring home a souviner from the cruise. I looked at the spa sampler and am not sure what all that entails. I just want to do something special for her as she means so much to me. She is easy to please.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated from some of you veterns.

Thanks and look forward to seeing some of you on the ship.

 

[mdvasquez]

GINGER: What can we all say to you except THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!! I remember after last year you did not want to be in charge of TorTing again, but here you are putting your energy into it. So again I say thank you for that!!

MICHELLE: Emily is 7 and 1/2 months old, but she thinks she is 2 years old! My parents were in Italy for 10 days. They visited Mt. Etna, Polamo(sp?) and the town where my Grandparents were born, but I dont know the name of it. The pictures they brought home were beautiful! We have not opened the wine yet, but we did have some lemon flavored liquer that was delicious!!

DVCBOB: I think the signs would be a great idea!! I will also be staying with our group (2), so I can help our Karen and Emma.

KAREN: Get some rest and feel better. I too am fighting a cold and pray that no one, expecially Emily gets it.

Have a great day everyone.

Dena

 

["Ginger"]

Thanks to all for understanding.

Judi has emailed me and thinks the photo idea in a different location is good. Look for her to posting more details.

Bob, I did eliminate the staterooms of the Group Leaders.
Oh!!!! thank you Bob, I love the idea of the paddles. You and Debbie are so creative.

Last year we had to say... Sorry, but this is a private event, alot. And we still had one tag along.
Not to worry I'll have extra loose pieces of candy to give to non-Dis children who happen by us.

When you check-in please make sure that your childs hand has been stamped by a group leader or if you are having pictures taking with Judi she will be able to check you in and stamp your childs hand. We'll be able to identify who is and who isn't part of the group.

 

[Jamashp]

Ginger,

We would also like to say THANK YOU! It takes a lot of planning and time to pull off what you've done. We really appreciate it! My children really get a kick out of saying, "We're going trick-or-treating on the boat!"

My three are part of group 5, along with our neighbors, ShannonBri (two children). Not sure if they will go without us or if they will have a parent tagging along. Since the oldest is 12 in each faimily, we'll probably stay in the room and let the group leader (Lynda Silk - thanks ) escort our children. This way we both get to see all those happy and scary t-or-t children come to our cabin!

Hard to believe it's just two weeks until we fly down for this Magical vacation. It's been 16 months since we booked this cruise. The excitement level has built to the point of feeling numb.

Looking foward to seeing the "faces" behind all these screen names. Thanks again Ginger!

Scott