Sept 10 2009 "Wonder-ful" Cruise

[LenaN4fun]

Have small things for the FE's, nothing big. But thanks for the ages, I do have to get something appropriate for the older gentleman (10yo is old? We must be ancient...)

My 10 yr old will just like the idea of getting little surprises so don't worry about being too age specific with the goodies.

The dollar store had alot of nice items for the exchange when I went yesterday.
Ohh! They also had beads (8 for a $1) if anyone wanted to get some for the pirate party

 

[Evan&Kimberly]

Have small things for the FE's, nothing big. But thanks for the ages, I do have to get something appropriate for the older gentleman (10yo is old? We must be ancient...)

MNSSHP was a blast, but well underattended (far from sold out).

Kim & Evan, we will be heading back to WDW after the cruise, if you need a ride. I only have one carseat, though, and we might be a wee bit tight. But if you don't mind, then neither do I. We're at Pop Century right now and will probably come back here (I haven't decided yet, but J is really happy about this place).

Can't wait till Thursday!! YAY!!!

Where is the meet and greet again?

Wow that is so sweet of you, last year I flew down and it was so easy, this year I plan on driving which I really dont want to, but when I found out that the magical express wasnt free like it is from the airport to WDW resort, I changed my mind,but I am so debating about booking a flight for me and Evan. I have got to hury up and make my mind up! The offer is sooo nice and if I book that flight I may take you up on it, so you guys are staying at the pop before and after the cruise how long are you guys staying at the POP?, I understand why many do WDW first and cruise last it would have been better on my purse if we went to WDW first!

 

[CrystalS]

We leave on Wednesday to head to Florida! WooHoo, not looking forward to the 5+ hr drive and 5+hr flights though, lol.

I totally wrecked our shirts when I washed them the other day so tomorrow I'm off to get a few more and redo them quickly before we leave, I will wash these ones BEFORE putting on the transfers this time though, lol.

Made a make-shift fish extender last night with some material I had laying around and some paint and stencils. Its far from pretty though..... I might just pick up something different when I go get the shirts from the craft store tomorrow and see if I can do any better....

I can't wait for Thursday!
Jacobs things are now packed and ready, I will be getting DH and my stuff together tonight and tomorrow. And then Tuesday will be fitting it all into the fewest suitcases as possible without going over the weight limit Oh and of course the double checking that we have everything and making sure we have all we need in our carry on's (stuff to do on the plane, and swimsuits for on the boat, documents, etc).

Can't wait to see you all on Thursday, 2:30pm at the Promanade Lounge, woohoo!

 

[crewsin250]

All the clothes are clean and laid out, The kids FE gifts packed and ready to go just about through with t-shirts so far so good keeping my fingers crossed only 1 more transfer to go. I am already getting so excited I can bearly sleep.

2 more working days before we leave!!!!!

Hope everyone has a great Labor day.

Paul

 

[LisaRN97]

We are on our way today!!!! Still have to pack..... See you all on the 10th at 2:30pm!!!

 

[LenaN4fun]

ok, I know I stated that I was going to have my son just decorate a gift bag for his FE, but my sister in law made a cute one for her daughter using felt from the craft store.
So I made one last night for him and it turned out nice. It is hanging up in our living room as a reminder that the cruise is right around the corner! See you all there....

 

[CrystalS]

Just got some items for FE gifts today
Got new shirts and will redo our matching shirts tonight
This is going to be the best vacation ever!

 

[lovechild6175]

Hi all,

Our cabin number changed AGAIN, good thing I checked! We are now in room 7043, no upgrade at all Oh well....

Got some great things for the FE's, so excited about that!

The lines at WDW are not long. We went on Toy Story Mania twice last night (right at 7, when EMH started) within 45 minutes, including ride time. Not bad -- I waited for that ride for 2 hrs at DL. Also, no wait for anything else we wanted to see. Pretty empty all in all, even for MK.

@ K&E: We are staying at Pop for a couple of days afterwards...see you at the meet and greet to discuss in person?

@ Lisa: Awesome FE!!!

 

[crewsin250]

Sorry Crystal about your shirts but I feel your pain our's got messed up trying to put the transfers on, But the good news is the second time was a charm and I hope you have the same success, good luck.

I have name tags ready for the M&G hope to see all ya'll there.

Great to hear Lena ya'll decided to make your FE, I hope all the kids get some nice things from this cruise.

We will be leaving around 8 AM in the mourning on our way to Orlando, wishing everyone a safe journey and looking forward to seeing ya'll at the meet and greet Thursday 9/10/09 at 2:30 PM in the Promenade Lounge.

Lovechild has change cabins again so please make a note if you plan on leaving gifts in her kid FE.

Paul & Honna

 

[CrystalS]

The 2nd try with the shirts worked out
I used different transfers this time!

We leave in the morning to head to Florida, we have red-eye flights.....

See you all real soon! Look for our white matching shirts in the terminal and come say hi if you like

 

[dhdozier]

I was very lucky to have snagged a 2 bedroom at Boardwalk Villas for tonight and then drive to the port in the morning. Never stayed at Boardwalk and have wanted to for awhile to check out the DVC rooms (rented points from a member for a GREAT price!) Didn't get an room upgrade on the boat either but that's totally fine, plan on being out on deck to soak up the last bit of summer sun Hope to see some of you guys on the boat!!

 

[LisaRN97]

We have been here since Monday night and are having a blast!!! Weather is hot, but the parks are empty! (at least MK was yesterday...no wait times, walk right on to everything!!!) Couldn't ask for a better beginning to our trip...see you all tomorrow!

 

[Evan&Kimberly]

Evan and I are about to get on the road, we will see you guys at the meet and greet everyone be safe!

 

[sabrecmc]

We leave this afternoon for Cape Canaveral. Its about a 7 hour drive for us (we live in the FL Panhandle). I'm at work this morning, trying to finish up a couple of things. The rest of the family is getting the car ready and doing last minute stuff. We're all SO excited! We'll be heading to AKL after the cruise, so good to hear that the parks aren't crowded. I love this time of year, actually. Still warm enough to swim but not ridiculously hot (we were just there in July). Crowds are better. Halloween stuff is out. Great time to visit.

 

[crewsin250]

We have made it back safely home and I hope everyone has a safe trip home, and it was great meeting ya'll.

Paul

 

[LisaRN97]

We got back home on one piece as well...however I still feel like I am swaying on the ocean!!! Everyone eho participated in the FE...THANK YOU!! My girls were so excited each time they saw something hanging in the FE.....you all were so sweet and generous, a magical moment that my girls will never forget!!

It was great to meet everyone on Thrusday, thank you Paul for setting that up!!!

 

[crewsin250]

Lisa glad to hear ya'll made it home safely and me and the wife enjoyed the chats we shared with you and your family onboard, glad the girls had a great time.

Paul & Honna

 

[lovechild6175]

To Paul, Honna, Lisa, Kim, and the rest of the DisBoards crew, it was so great meeting all of you! Jordan had a blast, and loved all her treats! For those that are home, glad to see your journey was safe. To those still to return home, have a magical time at the parks! Safe journey to everyone. Thanks again!

 

[crewsin250]

Mabel glad to hear you and Jordan made it home safely, it was great to meet both of ya'll onboard and I will give you a holler if we ever make that trip to California.

Paul

 

[CrystalS]

Hello everyone!

We got home late last night (missed our flight home on Thursday, long story, but we got a new flight for the Fri morning). Had a nice time at WDW, but definately exhausted since we did all 4 parks in 4 days!

We LOVED the cruise and it sounds like DH would be open to the idea of going on another (longer) one in the future

Sorry we didn't get to meet you all at the Promonade Lounge the first day. After our red eye flights we were all exhausted and didn't make it there in time But I bet I saw most of you at one point or another and we may be in each others photos, lol.
(if anyone is doing a trip report, please link to it, I'd love to read it, I'll be doing one soon once we get all settled back into being home).

I wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone that left gifts for Jacob in our Fish Extender. He was so excited each time he saw something poking out of the FE, it was so much fun, and you were all so generous.

I hope you all had a wonderful trip and made it home safely. I am already wanting to do another cruise!

PS - how many others had "sea legs" still after getting off the boat a few days later? lol