Sept. 23, 2012 Pacific Coast - Wonder Cruise

[4boons]

Cabin Crawl
Tentatively planned for
1st at sea day
approx. 1:00PM
Promenade Lounge

We currently have the following for our cabin crawl:

Standard Inside Stateroom
Standard Inside Stateroom - Sideways Configuration
Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom - connecting to 2nd Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom
Secrete Porthole Stateroom - (aka cat 9 for a cat 10 price)
Partially Obstructed Verandah Stateroom - (aka cat 6 for a cat 7 price)

If anyone has one of the following stateroom catagories and would be willing to open their room for a cabin crawl, we are looking for the following:

Cat 7 - Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with a Navigators Verandah
Cat 5 or 6 - Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah
Cat 4 - Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah
Cat R - Concierge Royal Suite with Verandah
Cat S - Concierge 2-Bedroom Suite with Verandah
Cat T - Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite with Verandah

If you have any of the above and would be willing to participate, please PM me. For those with GTY or who get an upgrade at the port and would be willing to participate, let me know at the DIS Meet the first day.

Thanks
Bill

We are still looking for all of the above for the cabin crawl. This is a great chance to see and show all your great travel tips. Tips like the over the door shoe bag, the suction cup wall hooks, magnetic clips for the door, etc, etc, etc,

Bill

Bill

 

[gunka]

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[ImDMous]

Whew! It's hot! Can't wait to be cruising the ocean blue. I'm at a scrapbook retreat in Temecula right now, just finished my FE responsibilities! Now DH has the only work left to do. This week is going to go extremely slow while at work and extremely quickly while trying to get everything finished. Happy single digits!!

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[socababy]

Insulated/Lidded Cups with straw. These were great since the beverage station cups were tiny.

Anyone else with a proven tip/trick

I use to bring my own cup but found I didn't use it that much. For those of you who do bring theirs and would like to clean them throughout the week, this is what I do...I buy new kitchen sponges, cut them into thirds, wet them, pour a small amount of dish soap on them and then let them dry completely. Put them in a zip lock bag to take with you. When you want to clean your cup, just wet one of the sponges and clean it. Then toss the sponge!

 

[tink157]

Whew! It's hot! Can't wait to be cruising the ocean blue. I'm at a scrapbook retreat in Temecula right now, just finished my FE responsibilities! Now DH has the only work left to do. This week is going to go extremely slow while at work and extremely quickly while trying to get everything finished. Happy single digits!!

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Yay, for scrapbooking........I just finished having gals over for a Stamp Camp. Love paper crafting.............and lots more. Hope you had a fun relaxing time .

I use to bring my own cup but found I didn't use it that much. For those of you who do bring theirs and would like to clean them throughout the week, this is what I do...I buy new kitchen sponges, cut them into thirds, wet them, pour a small amount of dish soap on them and then let them dry completely. Put them in a zip lock bag to take with you. When you want to clean your cup, just wet one of the sponges and clean it. Then toss the sponge!

Thanks..... that idea is so great........I am going to pass it onto the girls.

 

[greenthumbmom]

I take it there are no blow dryers in the bathrooms

 

[jetskigrl]

Now that we started to prepare for packing we were thinking of some tips and tricks that worked for us last time and thought we would share

The Over-The-Door Shoe holder was extremely helpful (The one with roughly 20 pockets) since the bathroom was so tight - it was a great place to put all our loose stuff (curling iron, brushes, lotion, makeup, etc.).

Insulated/Lidded Cups with straw. These were great since the beverage station cups were tiny.

Anyone else with a proven tip/trick

DH and I have reusable cups (water bottle size) that have handles on the top. They are great to use when you are trying to carry food back to the table on the pool deck, or back to the room. It keeps your hands free.

 

[kangamommy]

Insulated/Lidded Cups with straw. These were great since the beverage station cups were tiny.

Uhm... people on FE list #2, you "may" not need to bring your own cups and straws... (awkward FE spoiler alert)

 

[gunka]

I take it there are no blow dryers in the bathrooms

I think there are blowdryers, but they do not work the best.

 

[atmail35]

I cannot believe that this time next week we will be in LA!

Over the door shoe organizer....I had it on my list to buy. Any ideas on where to get it cheap? I looked on Target.com and they were $15 - 20 and I'm debating if it is worth paying $15 for or if I can find it cheaper somewhere else. It's not really something that I would use at home (I don't think) and initially I thought maybe they would be less.

I'm really dreading the packing. I seem to have to stay up 1/2 the night the night before and we leave pretty early in the AM for the airport so I really need to get it done sooner than later.

 

[socababy]

I take it there are no blow dryers in the bathrooms

There are blow dryers but they don't work that well. It takes me quite a while to dry my hair and my hair isn't that thick. I always bring my own.

 

[GromMom]

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Thanks, mine looks exactly like that but without hooks. I guess I can either leave it at home or figure out how to add hooks.
I used to have it on my door in college, but I think the door already had nails on it.
I need to get my suitcase out. I'm ready mentally, but nothing is packed.
Maybe that will be my project for tomorrow.

 

[bbangel]

I checked the weather so I would know what to pack for Disneyland and the cruise days and holy hannah it is smoking hot there! Of course San Fran isn't and the boat is always cool. I think I've narrowed it down so it should all fit in one bag though!

 

[Crittsmom]

Is anyone doing the Zoo on their own, or the Midway Museum or Belmont Park in Mission beach?

I have 3 $5 off coupons (good for up to 6 people) for the zoo
1 $4 off coupon for the Midway
2 coupons for some of the attractions at Belmont Park.

PM me if you would like one and if I still have the one you're interested in I'll put it in your FE before we get to San Diego.

If no one has claimed the Midway ticket, I'll take it. We're planning on doing the tour since my dad served on the Midway during WWII. I don't have enough posts yet to PM.

 

[glindamood]

Check your PM's - you should have one for each list. I will bring a few copies with me to the meet in case they are needed. I will also put a board on my cabin door (6511) in case of any changes or you can also call my cabin and I will put it out there.

Have fun!

 

[sandracox67]

I can hardly stand it! We've got just...



SEVEN DAYS!!!

 

[glindamood]

Hair dryer I always bring my own, for multiple reasons but first because they are lousy dryers and second, I don't like to be tied to drying my hair in the bathroom. But, as with anything else, your mileage may vary.

OK, one week from to'now' as one of my kids used to say - I hope that I am still asleep as it will only be 6:30. I am so excited to meet everyone and visit the ports as they are new to me (not SD but I only went between the airport, Marriott and the convention center).

More clothing is hanging ready for packing, bags are out although I need to determine which of the smaller two is the largest. I am so hoping to do just two bags for check through. We shall see how that goes.

Weather in southern CA now looks to be a cooler day today than yesterday but still sweltering so you all stay cool. Looks much improved by the weeks end.

Take care and have an awesome day.

 

[GromMom]

If no one has claimed the Midway ticket, I'll take it. We're planning on doing the tour since my dad served on the Midway during WWII. I don't have enough posts yet to PM.

It's yours. I think you can pm once you have 10 messages. You can pm me your room #, or I will bring it to the meet up

Someone has claimed one zoo coupon so I still have 2 left plus Belmont park

Gail , thanks for organizing the two groups! I can't believe it is in less than a week!

 

[gunka]

If no one has claimed the Midway ticket, I'll take it. We're planning on doing the tour since my dad served on the Midway during WWII. I don't have enough posts yet to PM.

The Midway Tour is amazing. I was lucky enough to do it with my father who served on the same class of carrier and my father-in-law who served on the Midway. The were great tour guides. If you have any interest or history with the Navy it is well worth it.

If there is a current carrier (Like the USS Reagan) in port it is surprising to see the difference in size.

 

[gunka]

I can hardly stand it! We've got just...



SEVEN DAYS!!!

Whooo HOOOOO We are getting very excited...going to head to the mall today and go to the Disney Store, than its time for some serious packing.