SCHOOLS OUT!!! May 23, 2010 Wonder Cruise

[mousehse]

Hi, I've been looking at the thread this weekend and trying to decide what we were wanting to do in regards to the FE/DIS meeting -- husband is like whatever, so I say "Let's Do It!!" -- we are all really excited -- okay so maybe not ALL -- Rusty (4 son) and I(Steph) -- Art(husband) and Lauren(15 daughter) are not as excited, but they are both like it is too far away yet to get too excited! We are ready for our first real family vacation -- never flew for vacation before as a family -- just usually do the Branson thing or something. So, this is a big deal for us. Below is our info for the FE list. We are up for meeting wherever you all say to meet and whatever time. We are coming in 2 days early and doing the Sea World thing -- should be fun -- Lauren got to chose the park since it was her brother that wanted the "Mickey Boat" cruise. I think this will be good for us since we have such a wide range in kid's ages. Anyone have any teenagers around her age going to be on the boat? Anyways, we are doing the Blackbeard's Cay Stingray & Beach Adventure -- seem interesting and not bad priced. Husband and Daughter are Parasailing at Castaway Cay. Sorry to go on and on!!! Just really excited about all of this -- my sister in law has been on 2 DIS Cruises and loved them -- already scheduled here 3rd.

Question -- she said to get the pins to trade -- won some on eBay to take, but from the last few posts -- do we need to bring our own Lanyards? Since, this is our first cruise.

Cabin #6581, MickeyBoatHereWeCome, 2 adults, 2 kids (girl - 15, boy - 4)

Let me know if you need anything else for the FE!

Thanks! Stephanie -- only 63 days to go!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Steph
to you and your family. I am sure it won't take long before all 4 of you are excited about cruising with the Mouse. My son is kind of the same ... he always seems to have a "take it or leave it attitude", but then has a great time and talks about the fun and memories even years later. I believe that the lanyards Disney gives out are to returning cruisers, so for this time you would have to buy your own. I have added your family information to both the roll-call and FE summaries.
It seems our "little" cruise meet is gaining momentum. It has been a busy day ... fun!

Wendy

 

[LotsaMickey]

Thanks Tink....will have to get get us a few lanyards to attach our cards to then!
Do you know though,do the KTWC's have holes in them to attach a clip to? Because all the lanyards I seen have a clip on the end.
Just want to be sure I get the right thing!

MickeyBoatHereWeCome,I am just as excited as you,I do a count down on my Facebook daily LOL
This will be our first cruise as well,but it will just be my husband and I this year...and if we enjoy it a lot,which I am sure we will,we will book to bring our kids next year on the new boats!

Can't wait to meet you all!

Kristal

 

[MickeyBoatHereWeCome]

Thanks for the quick reply about Lanyards -- I thought that may be the way it was -- bring your own or buy there, not here you go have a free one on us. Found a new one on eBay that my son would like with Buzz and Woody and just won the bid -- $6.00 with s/h -- go me!! So, productive weekend -- won 20 pins to take and trade, bought lanyard for one, signed up for FE -- too fun!!! Unfortunately, the not so fun part -- buying a swim suit!! O'well -- I'm sure I will find something!

 

[LotsaMickey]

MickeyBoatHereWeCome

How did you win pins on Ebay?
Just wondering,I thought they only sold items,would like info on it if you have any,,would like to try and win some as well!

Thanks!
Kristal

 

[MickeyBoatHereWeCome]

MickeyBoatHereWeCome

How did you win pins on Ebay?
Just wondering,I thought they only sold items,would like info on it if you have any,,would like to try and win some as well!

Thanks!
Kristal

LotsaMickey -- I meant that we won the auction on the pins -- we were bidding on one set of pins and someone out bid us, but on the second set we won the bidding -- not a bad deal at all (at least I don't think) -- we bought 20 pins for $20.50 -- little over $1 a pin -- all brand new -- but it was just on 20 pins -- no guarantee on what the pins are, just that they are Disney and new -- really hoping for a Buzz pin or hope we can trade for one -- Rusty's favorite and then hoping for something the 15 yr old will find fun! You should search Disney Pins Lot and see what you find -- like I said most seem to be new pins but no guarantee on what style, just that you will not received duplicates -- just means maybe more to trade if you get some you don't like!! Happy bidding -- Sorry for being confusing with the term "won".

Stephanie

 

[tink576]

Thanks Tink....will have to get get us a few lanyards to attach our cards to then!
Do you know though,do the KTWC's have holes in them to attach a clip to? Because all the lanyards I seen have a clip on the end.
Just want to be sure I get the right thing!

Unfortunately the key's do not have holes to clip onto. They would have to go into a clear plastic pouch connected to the clip.

 

[LotsaMickey]

Oh I see! Thanks Mickey,I will check that out!

 

[LotsaMickey]

Oh...Tink,do you know where we can get the pouch for the cards?
Thanks!

 

[MickeyBoatHereWeCome]

Oh...Tink,do you know where we can get the pouch for the cards?
Thanks!

LotsaMickey -- I found some at Wal-Mart -- it is a package of 12 and we only need 4 -- if you want to exchange address -- I can send you some.

Thanks!
Stephanie

 

[LotsaMickey]

MickeyBoatHereWeCome

Thanks so much!
I sent you a PM with my info.
Kristal

 

[pdietz]

I just wanted to introduce myself as we just booked this week for this cruise. It will be me and my dh and my 8 year old dd. We have always wanted to go and now that I am pregnant we thought it would be a great last vacation with just the 3 of us.

 

[LotsaMickey]

Ok,so,I know this seems lame of me,,but I am so excited and had to share!
They just added another time slot for the Sea Lion encounter in Nassau,,,the one that was already booked when we were able to start booking excursions,,,so my husband and I will be mingling with the sea lions,,,,anyone else who is interested,,,get over to your reservations on the DCL site and book,they go fast as it is only 3 months old,so they say it books fast!

See you all in 60 days!!!!!!!

 

[LotsaMickey]

Pdietz,,,congrats!

Hope to see you on the boat!

 

[MickeyBoatHereWeCome]

Getting very excited!!! We received our eBay pins for trading in the mail today! I ordered a Lanyard that I found I liked and now getting ready to go shopping for supplies to make our FE!!! Super Excited -- it is getting closer!!! Can't wait -- which is surprising for me since I'm not really a water person -- but we are going to have a great time -- just wish the teenager could get a little more excited -- but that is how they all are right -- can't show excitement -- it is not "cool"! Well, I'm way past teenagerhood -- so I don't have to be "cool" -- I'll just be dorky excited!!!!

 

[mousehse]

Hi Fellow Cruisers
So, it has been a crazy week at work (x2) and now it's time to get caught up.

First, to the newest members of our DIS cruise meet ... the pdietz family. Glad you found us and can join in the fun of anticipating the upcoming cruise. I have added your family to the "Roll Call" list on post #69. If you would like to join the fish extender exchange, just let me know.

Second, for the LotsaMickey crew that got to book the Sea Lion encounter at Blue Lagoon.

Third, JohnPA (John and Pam) have decided to join the FE exchange . I have added them to the list on post #70.

Finally, 57 days until our cruise sets sail ... we are in the 50's!!!

Wendy

 

[mousehse]

On past cruises, we've done 3:00 at the Promenade Lounge (deck 3 midship)...There's normally nobody else there at that time which makes it easy...but anywhere works for me

Sounds like a great meeting place to me! I guess we are officially meeting in the Promenade Lounge (deck 3, midship) at 3:00 on embarkation day. Sounds like a place we won't get lost in the shuffle. Thanks for the suggestion tink576. I have added this cruise meet information to the Roll-Call list on post #69.

As mentioned earlier, I will bring extra copies of the fish extender exchange list for anyone who doesn't have one. The meet will also provide an opportunity to make any last minute changes to the list.

Wendy

 

[LotsaMickey]

Thanks so much Mickey Boat,,,just got mail yesterday,,and don't worry,,I am dorkin out right with you!
Cuz I am way excited too!

See you all VERY soon!!

 

[bobbyclobber]

Hi still here checking in daily to see what's new and who more importantly .
I have my Fe finished . It is no piece of art but I think it will pass .Now on to what do I put in all of yours . I was thinking kid stuff but we are low on kid numbers .That surprises me on the Disney line . So now I have to get creative Hmm..... I'm sure I will come up with some neat ideas. I don't think it will be hand made I'm just not that good .

We too are all very excited Can't wait to say "it is only next month"
We had snow here in Newfoundland yesterday just when we thought an early spring .Oh well come on heat
Talk again
Brenda

 

[hchik05]

just bought stuff for my FE gifts this weekend, i can't wait to get started on them!!i'm soooo excited. i'm pretty sure every1 will love "it"....HAHA NO HINTS, i'm not telling!!! LOL

 

[LotsaMickey]

I STILL haven't made my FE,,,don't have a sewing machine,waiting to borrow my friends,,,and,have NO clue what to get to put in everyone's!

Sure I will think of something,will most likely wait till the cut off date to get it though,never know how many more may add on by the first week of May!

55 more days....sooooooooo excited!!!!