Sept 25, 2011 Wonder - Mexican Riviera

[swx72]

We finally were assigned a stateroom today: #2610--very convenient to the aft elevators and the late night run for pizza.

I will add this info to the list. Will post an updated list over the weekend.

 

[swx72]

Hi we have Dd 8 and are excited to participate in the Fish Extenders(s), pirate Day etc its our dd first cruise. Can someone direct me?

Thanks

Welcome Avas I am doing my best to organize the FE although I am also a first time cruiser. The info needed is cabin number, names/numbers of people in the cabin. I don't know how much, if any, of this thread you have had time to read but there is a lot of information relating to the FE and pirate night.

You can purchase an FE on Etsy or EBay, or, of course, make your own. If you choose to purchase a personalized FE on Etsy although there are 2 months to go, I know that some can take at least a month to be finished. Make sure you include your cruise date/when you are leaving home so they get it done in time.

With regards to gifts that is entirely your choice. Some people do 1 gift for the state room others do age appropriate gifts for each person. The list won't be closed until August 27 giving people 4 weeks until cruise date to finalize everything although some only have 2 weeks as they head out a lot sooner. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. Someone will always give you an answer.

I am going to post an updated a FE list over the weekend so people know how we are doing.

As for pirate night. I know it is entirely up to you how much you choose to dress up. I have bought my daughter a pirate outfit on etsy. My husband has asked for a pirate Mickey t-shirt, also off etsy, plus he said he'll wear a hat and eye patch (both off etsy) with jeans. I plan to get a wenches outfit off etsy too.

Hope all this helps

Sigrid

 

[lostinyonkers]

We finally were assigned a stateroom today: #2610--very convenient to the aft elevators and the late night run for pizza.

So jealous of people getting their room assignments!! Checked this morning and we STILL don't have ours. Yes, yes, I know.... patience is a virtue!

BTW mamacrumbcake... we stayed in almost the same room on the Magic (quite a few years back) and we loved it. Like you said, it's very convenient for food runs and it was also really convenient for getting on/off the ship. Congrats!

 

[Super*Mum]

So jealous of people getting their room assignments!! Checked this morning and we STILL don't have ours. Yes, yes, I know.... patience is a virtue!

BTW mamacrumbcake... we stayed in almost the same room on the Magic (quite a few years back) and we loved it. Like you said, it's very convenient for food runs and it was also really convenient for getting on/off the ship. Congrats!

You can have my room! Seriously though... I was the first person to get my GTY assignment and no upgrade... I'd rather still be waiting and get something a little fancier. (I am still hoping my baseless theory comes true.. the longer you wait... the more likely an upgrade). Yesterday I was 100% sure I was going to keep my room and I wasn't going to pay to upgrade. Today... I'm considering it.

 

[Super*Mum]

Okay... I upgraded. (yeah.. I have a problem). I am back to GTY status (which again is 90% of the fun for me... I'm equating this to people who enjoy gambling. I'm not a gambler but I would imagine those who gamble get the same thrill I get from the GTY).

 

[Jennifer in MI]

Okay... I upgraded. (yeah.. I have a problem). I am back to GTY status (which again is 90% of the fun for me... I'm equating this to people who enjoy gambling. I'm not a gambler but I would imagine those who gamble get the same thrill I get from the GTY).

What category did you upgrade to? Curious minds want to know.

Anyone know how to tell if the ship if filling up? Are there a lot of rooms left? Again on the curious minds!

 

[swx72]

Okay... I upgraded. (yeah.. I have a problem). I am back to GTY status (which again is 90% of the fun for me... I'm equating this to people who enjoy gambling. I'm not a gambler but I would imagine those who gamble get the same thrill I get from the GTY).

Good for you for making a decision. I'm not sure I could make the gamble.

 

[swx72]

What category did you upgrade to? Curious minds want to know.

Anyone know how to tell if the ship if filling up? Are there a lot of rooms left? Again on the curious minds!

I did a search but found a thread that was over 3 years old so no help. Had a quick look on Expedia and they are offering sales on this cruise for many categories. Also thought it interesting the relocation from Vancouver to LA is selling as a refurbished ship. Obviously planning a real good scrub up.

 

[lostinyonkers]

Okay... I upgraded. (yeah.. I have a problem). I am back to GTY status (which again is 90% of the fun for me... I'm equating this to people who enjoy gambling. I'm not a gambler but I would imagine those who gamble get the same thrill I get from the GTY).

You are so funny! Can't wait to see what room you get now!!

What category did you upgrade to? Curious minds want to know.

Hey Jennifer.... we got our lanyards today. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! Love 'em!!!

 

[lostinyonkers]

Just to make sure I'm not being a complete idiot and missing something that's right in front of my face....
When we get our cabin assignment, it will show up when I log into the "Planning Center" under "My Reservation," right?

 

[mamacrumbcake]

Just to make sure I'm not being a complete idiot and missing something that's right in front of my face....
When we get our cabin assignment, it will show up when I log into the "Planning Center" under "My Reservation," right?

Yup. Until then it will say GTY and your category choice.

 

[swx72]

I promised that I would post an up to date FE list this weekend so this is where we currently stand:


DVC_Corry's: Chris and Jennica; DS Caden (6 months) - cabin number still unknown

Super*mom: Heather; DS Slater (10) - cabin number still unknown

Avas: DH & DW; DD (8) - Awaiting all further info


Deck 2:
Mamacrumbcake: Karen and John; DD-Madeline (13); DD-Tina (11) - 2610


Deck 5:
Kbushue: Kammy and Kevin - 5636 Getting married on 27th. (Everyone invited, but if you would like to attend please let Kbushue know so that your name can be attended to the attendee list.)


Deck 6:
Johngar: John and Laura - 6500

Yukongirl123: Dmom Janice and DS Trevor (20) - 6503 (Please treat DS as a teen)

RJLechner: Cheryl and Robert - 6566

Jennifer_in_MI: Jennifer and Steve; DS-Sam(15); DS-Andrew (13); DS-William (11); DD-Margaret (5) - 6620 & 6622 (An FE will be hung outside 1 cabin to cover all the family)

Swx72: Sigrid and John; DD-Kirsten (4) - 6632


Deck 7:
kawigrl: Tracy plus DMom-JoAnn; DD-Stephanie (18) - 7122

Aussiefan: Cathy and David; DD-Brittany (14); DD-Sarah (11) - 7562

SoccrMom: Denise and Mike; DS-Mark (14); DS-Drew (11) - 7610


Deck 8:
HBMomof2: Alicia and Matt; DD-Megan (5.5); DD-Lauren (23 mnths) - 8050

Wideeyedwonder: Greg and Sheri; DD-Rebekah (13); DD-JoJo (9); DD-Olivia (9) - 8092

PargaFam: Melinda and Ruben; DD-Nicole (9); DS-Joe (8); DD-Jadyn (8) - 8594


With regards to Wideeyedwonder I have PMd him and he was supposed to be doing FE list but not been on disboards since March so not sure if they are still on the cruise.

A breakdown would be as follows:

Women: 18 (DD of Kawigrl included in this number)
Men: 13
Baby/Toddler (0-2) = 2
Girls (2-7) = 3
Girls (7 Upwards) = 10
Boys (7 Upwards) = 8 (DS of Yukongirl123 included in this number)

Total People = 54
Total Cabins = 16

This breakdown of numbers does include Wideeyedwonder.

Apologies if I have missed anything/mistyped/misquoted. If anyone requires more info than provided then please let me know.

As a reminder the list will not be closed until August 27th so this is still subject to change.

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.

Sigrid

 

[lostinyonkers]

Hey guess what!
As of today, we can start saying we are going on a Disney Cruise NEXT MONTH!!!!!!

 

[swx72]

Hey guess what!
As of today, we can start saying we are going on a Disney Cruise NEXT MONTH!!!!!!

Whoop whoop. I've spent my entire summer at home and need a vacation!!!

 

[lostinyonkers]

Whoop whoop. I've spent my entire summer at home and need a vacation!!!

ME TOO!! I can't wait!!

 

[swx72]

I've just bought us tickets to go to Mickey's Halloween Party on Monday 3 October as we are staying in CA for another 6 days after the cruise before heading home, and thought we would take the opportunity. Anybody else also going to do the same?

Sigrid

 

[DVC_Corrys]

Ok, been busy moving which took some days off the countdown.

Still no darn room assignment!!!

 

[swx72]

Ok, been busy moving which took some days off the countdown.

Still no darn room assignment!!!

They obviously want to surprise you with the best suite in the house.

I started watching the disney cruise line documentary (about 40 minutes) off of netflix the other day with my DD. She was asking could people sleep on the ship and I said "yes". When she said "why" and I explained it was so they could visit different places. Then we watched the set sail party and she said "are Mickey and Minnie there too" and I explained "yes". "Can we go on one". I don't know you'll have to ask your Daddy was my response. I think I mentioned before that we've not let on about anything holiday/cruise etc as we just can't bare to go through the countdown. We had to do 7 weeks of countdown at Christmas getting ready to go back to the UK to see the family and it was extremely painful. She does keep asking why I've bought something and I explain "because I wanted to". Normally she would argue with that, but so far nothing! We're thrilled though, that she likes the idea of going on a big boat with Mickey, Minnie and others!!

 

[lostinyonkers]

Ok, been busy moving which took some days off the countdown.

Still no darn room assignment!!!

Still haven't gotten ours either! Still checking every day!

They obviously want to surprise you with the best suite in the house.

I started watching the disney cruise line documentary (about 40 minutes) off of netflix the other day with my DD. She was asking could people sleep on the ship and I said "yes". When she said "why" and I explained it was so they could visit different places. Then we watched the set sail party and she said "are Mickey and Minnie there too" and I explained "yes". "Can we go on one". I don't know you'll have to ask your Daddy was my response. I think I mentioned before that we've not let on about anything holiday/cruise etc as we just can't bare to go through the countdown. We had to do 7 weeks of countdown at Christmas getting ready to go back to the UK to see the family and it was extremely painful. She does keep asking why I've bought something and I explain "because I wanted to". Normally she would argue with that, but so far nothing! We're thrilled though, that she likes the idea of going on a big boat with Mickey, Minnie and others!!

How was that movie? I saw it was on Netflix and I thought I'd wait til a week or so before the cruise to show my DD... to get her REALLLLLY excited. Will it work?

 

[swx72]

How was that movie? I saw it was on Netflix and I thought I'd wait til a week or so before the cruise to show my DD... to get her REALLLLLY excited. Will it work?

It should do. It is quite a few years old and as much as anything is a documentary on how the concept came about with regards to the cruise line and how they chose to decorate it but they also explain about the child care, trips, island (which of course we don't get to visit). My daughter (who's 4) didn't understand most of it but the concept of staying somewhere with Mickey and Minnie and having parties with them was what excited her. It's definitely worth a watch. We've still got the last 10 minutes to see (yup on Netflix too). Don't forget that they are changing their rate plans as of September 1 so make sure you've updated your account by then.

Sigrid