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

["Ginger"]

FaireyGodmother we don't see you as an outsider at all. Please feel free to ask us anything.

Some of us were going to meet up on Deck 10 all the way up front after the safety drill. It's good place to watch the ship pull away from the port and look for dolphins. I'm bringing the bubbles.
I'll be wearing a lime green ribbon on my shirt.

Did you know that you can send your DiL a ship board gift credit. She can use it for any spa treatment or purchases on the ship. Look on the first page of your Disney Cruise Line Gift booklet, it came with your docs.



Folks, I'm out of here for the day.:space:

 

["Ginger"]

One last thing,
of course parents are welcomed to come along with the groups, just don't get in the way of the candy grabbing.

Oh! have the kids start practicing saying Trick or Treat so someone can hear them. Tell them that we will be allowed to use our outside voices to say that when we get to the doors.

 

[KEH]

Hey, Faireygodmother, you are most certainly not an outsider. We will definitely be at the meet for sailaway and I'm looking forward to meetin you there.

 

[Lynda Silk]

DVCBob: I was thinking along the same lines as you re the paddles, although I was thinking about just having a simple sign. But the paddles would be great and so much better than a sign! Thanks for thinking up such a great idea!

Faireygod Mother: some of us are also getting together for High Tea on the Monday too at Palo's. Just make your reservation when you get on the ship and tell them you're part of "The Dis Group". It would be great if you could join us then too! We're staying at the Radisson the night before so I'll have to wait until the "meet" on the ship at 4:30 on Deck 10 to meet you!

Scott: no problem re escorting your kids around! I'm looking forward to meeting them! I'll be wearing a clown outfit and I'm Japanese, so it shouldn't be hard to spot me! And of course, if we get those paddles, it will be even simpler to see me! It should be a blast; I think I'm just as excited as the kids!

Thanks to all of you who have worked so hard to make this a fun time for the kids!

Lynda

 

[DVCBob]

Since there was a positive response to the group signs I went ahead and made one up. Each sign will say "DIS TorT #x" in lime green then below that "Private Event" in black and then each group will have it's own unique Disney Halloween Character. If you would like to see what I have put together so far just email me at jkdbdray@aol.com and I will send it to you.

 

[DMS_cruisers04]

Bob, great idea! Can't wait to see them.

Ginger, Sammi for sure won't have a problem with stating why she's at someone's cabin .....

>Funny story for everyone. Sammi and her friend Olivia were out playing last week, and suddenly my door bell rings. Well, it's the girls and when I opened the door they yelled 'Trick or Treat'. I, at first, thought they were just being silly with me. Then I noticed they were holding candy. When I told them Halloween wasn't for a few weeks and asked where they had gotten the candy, they told me they were practicing Trick or Treating. They had already gone to three other house in our culdesac "practicing".

Hope everyone has a good evening and a nice weekend.

 

[dis4me]

Originally posted by DMS_cruisers04
Bob, great idea! Can't wait to see them.

Ginger, Sammi for sure won't have a problem with stating why she's at someone's cabin .....

>Funny story for everyone. Sammi and her friend Olivia were out playing last week, and suddenly my door bell rings. Well, it's the girls and when I opened the door they yelled 'Trick or Treat'. I, at first, thought they were just being silly with me. Then I noticed they were holding candy. When I told them Halloween wasn't for a few weeks and asked where they had gotten the candy, they told me they were practicing Trick or Treating. They had already gone to three other house in our culdesac "practicing".

Hope everyone has a good evening and a nice weekend.

That is so funny. When my mom was little her and her brother went out on Nov 1 trick or treating and told everyone they were sick so they missed Halloween. People were more than happy t give them ALL their left over candy. Every year my kids ask if they can try it.

Bob that sounds like a great idea. At least if people see the signs they will be less apt to try an latch on.Thanks for making them.

I can't wait. We leave a week from Wednesday.

 

[alwatlers]

After discussing this with Ginger, I have decided that we will be taking pictures in the Promenade Lounge. We will start at 10:00 am so that we can be done by 10:45 and then go as a group to the Atrium. Ginger is going to be giving me a list of everyone so you can check in with me and get your hand stamped before we take pictures. Then you won't have to check in again in the Lobby. I am going to be doing group pictures and well as singles. If you have a couple of kids in a group that would like a group picture just ask, we will do our best. Feel free to bring your camera's with you and if you have a digital camera and you want to add them to the groups make sure you bring your cable. I am going to download all the pictures on my laptop and then burn them into cd's.

If you would like to buy one just let me know when you check in and we will get one to you. This way you can take the cd home and print the pictures of your choice at your whim. The cd's will be $5.00 a piece. If you want additional ones I can work out a deal. If this seems to expensive let me know, I just want to cover my expenses.

I have decided to do this before T & T since the kids will end up at different areas of the ship and I am sure the little ones will tired from all the knocking on the doors. I know that this is going to be a Character breakfast morning(hopefully not ours) so if you are running a little behind we understand. I will be glad to meet anyone afterward and get your child's picture to add. Also I will be in room 7574 if you decide later in the cruise that you would like a cd and didn't order one, just give me a holler!!!! I will have a sample of a cd with me on Saturday and I will try to bring it to the Dis meet at 4:30 after the fire drill.
If you have any questions just ask!

 

[mhb]

Wow!! Been away from the computer for 1 day and it takes me 15 min to catch up.

Good Morning everyone:

Ginger: You are a great organizer!!! I also agree with Lynda and think you missed your calling. Maybe it's time for a career change. Event planner!!! Thank You so much from me and the children. Thanks to good folks like you and your DH all of our children will have a great time.

Judi: I just want to Thank you also for thinking of all of us concerning the pictures. Again, it's hard getting things together and every little bit helps all of us.

To all the Group Leaders: A big Thank You!!! I have no worries since I feel I know all of you from the boards and know you only want whats best for the kids!!

Dena: your DD is at tha age I just love. Everything is a surprise for them and their personality is coming out. How is she around strangers? My DD 11 love little ones too. Of course at her age she sometimes thinks their like dolls.

On the Halloween T or T thing. My kids have done the T or T thing in the summer. Get this, neighbors have actually given them things in the summer!!! You know, you clean out the attic, the kids see the coutumes , put them on for fun and get in their heads to go around and T or T. I wonder why they have change and candy and then they tell me what they did. Now I'm embarassed!! What is a mother to do!!!

My DD went to the school dance last night and pulled something in her leg. Now for anyone else it would be rest, but she dances 5 days a week and this will really set her back. I have to take her to the doc or at least call. She is having trouble walking and I worried. I hope it's just a pull of some kind and nothing more.

Better get off and give the doc a call,

Have a great day everyone!!
Michelle

 

[snowflake82]

Wow - somehow it's been over a week since I posted - I have a lot to catch up on here!

Ginger - Thank You for all your hard work in organizing the t-or-t. I know that sometimes it seems like a thankless job, but it is greatly appreciated. I know that it will be a great event! My husband is planning to go along with the kids (group 3) while I stay in the stateroom to hand out treats.

Bob - I think that paddles are an excellent idea!

Judi - Thanks for doing the pictures - sounds like you have this really well organized, too.

I'll be back soon to catch up on what I've missed.

Jennifer

 

[mhb]

Okay, so here is what I did today. I put together all the Halloween bags. Then I stood back and looked at them and said, "How the heck am I going to get these on the ship?"

I pack them all in a box and put the box into a suitcase!!! Good ness, I do hope no one steals them at the airport!! I don't mean to think ill of people but you never know. So now I have 1 bag packed and all it has in it is Halloween bags!!! Too funny!!

I better start on the clothes now.

Oh, My DD has just a very strained muscle. She's off it for about a week. She is a little upset, she thinks it won't get better by the cruise. I told her with rest she will be okay.

Later,
Michelle

 

[taswira]

I guess I am the odd one out here. I am <I>not</I> making up individual Halloween treat bags. I am <I>hoping</I> all the kids will carry their own big enough treat bag into which goodies can be placed. I will give out individually wrapped candy and probably some Disney stickers or something similar.

I am VERY into Halloween and love to see all the kids (and adults) in their costumes, but I simply do not have the space (since I limit my baggage) to pack special treat bags for 58 kids!

I figure that between all the participating DIS staterooms plus DCL's T-or-T, the kids will be fine without me preparing and lugging along separate bags for them. But kudos to those who do!

 

[mhb]

Shari: I guess since this is our first cruise I went a bit NUTS!!! Then again, my family knows I'm nuts!!!

 

[taswira]

No - It isn't just <I>you</I>! I think several people here have mentioned doing "<I>the treat bags</I>." I think it's great! I just feel like I am not living up to expectations by not doing the same.

No worries! The kids will enjoy it all!

 

[mdvasquez]

Shari: Dont worry about not making up treat bags. I am know the kids dont care how their goodies come packaged.

Judi: The pictures idea sounds great, I hope our character breakfast is not on that day either.

Michelle: I hope your DD gets lots of rest and heals soon. And yes, Emily is at a very fun age. She is quite a character. And she really has a great personallity and loves to laugh. So far she is okay with strangers. Every once in a while she realizes that she doesnt know someone, and will turn away from them, but no crying at them yet.

Well everyone, have a great evening.

Dena

 

[dis4me]

MichelleI hope your daughter feels better soon. Hopefully she will try to rest it. Iknow how important dance is to the girls though.

Shari just the fact that you are will to participate is wonderful. It is so nice when people do things for children even when they don't have children with them.
I finally got my costume. Lame I know but I am going to be a doctor.Mom got me scrubs from the hospital. SO it is free andit is me.LOL
Can't wait to meet you all.

 

["Ginger"]

Shari, there's nothing wrong with the way you are planning on handing out your treats. My DD has a bag and if that gets to full we have pillow cases. That's what we used when I was a kid, Yeah! I know that was back when the dinos walked this earth. Hey! Anybody got any Snickers or Peanut Chews

Michelle, I hope your DD feels better for the cruise.
Ashley took a fall earlier this week and hurt her arm, thank goodness she didn't break it. She over it already.

Dena, do you think Emily will let me hold her?? I love babies, sometimes I really miss doing daycare. Then my DH brings me back to reality by saying REFLUX and EAR INFECTIONS. Every baby I had in my care had one or both. My state inspector started recommending me because I had so much experience caring for infants with these to problems.

About changing my career, I've done that too many times in my life already.
Thanks everyone, but no thanks are needed here. We all did it together.

I'm going to start packing tomorrow, the next 2 Sundays will be my only off days till we leave for Fla.

 

[Tluvs2talk]

Ginger- THANK YOU for all of your planning. It sounds like it will be a lot of fun. MY hubby and I are looking forward to seeing the kids in their costumes.

Judi- Thanks for taking picture's. We look forward to meeting you.

Bob- The paddles sound like an excellent idea.

Michelle- Sorry to hear your daughter sprained her leg. Hope she is better soon.

Faireygodmother- Don't feel like an outsider. WE look forward to meeting you too.

To Everyone- I am a little sad today My cousin and her Family got in late last night and left this afternoon for their home in Tennessee. The house is so quiet without Matthew. I had a great week with him. My Cousin and her Family had a great time in Walt Disney World!! I spent the rest of the day cleaning house and washing sheets. I was kinda dreading keeping a 2 year old for a whole week, but it turned out great!!. Hope everyone hd a great day.

Teri

 

[dis4me]

Teri If you are missing having a 2 year old I can arrange to send my son. It is very hard getting anything done with him around.
I hope packing will help you cheer up.
OOH Ginger We used Pillow cases too. My dds always look at me lke I am crazy when I suggest them.What is everyone else using? I hadn't thought of a bag to carry everything

 

[mhb]

Morning everyone,

Just in for a quick hello!! Travel Bowling with DS15 today. Then EAGLES!!!!!


dd is feeling a little better today. Thanks to everyone!! She had to just sit at rehearsal yesterday and do the hand movements. She said it was boring but like I told her at least she made the effort to be there.

Teri: Hope you cheer up soon!! Just keeping singing a happy tune!!

Ginger: Do you remember Mallow Cups!! Now they were one of my favorites!!

Shari: I think it's great of you to hand out things for the kids. I know my DS 13 won't care what it is. He likes his sweets. LOL

Toni: I don't think I'm going all out for a costume either. Yours is more than I've put together!! I think it will be fine.

I'm bringing pillow cases for the kids. They pack small and we will always remember that we used them on the cruise.

Gotta go, Hope everyone has a great day.!!!


I'm waking up thinking of things to pack or do. I'm getting very excited!! I bit NUTS!!! Better calm down for a bit, but oh I can't!!!

Michelle