Sept 25, 2011 Wonder - Mexican Riviera

[sdKT]

The closer we get to the cruise the less work I get done while I'm at work. My mind goes on vacation a week before my actual vacation every single time...... I am litterally sitting at my computer and can NOT concentrate on a single work related thing for longer then 10min.....:

omg me too! all i keep thinking bout is more random crap to pack! and then whe ni get home i forget it .. hehehe.

 

[lostinyonkers]

Yes exactly.....all I do is sit here and think about ways to get out of coming in the rest of the week at the very least I think I am feeling sick for Friday.....LOL.........

That's so funny cuz I was thinking the very same thing today!! I really wish I had taken Friday off. I don't know how I'm gonna sit in the office for 8 hours!!!

 

[yukongirl123]

So we are outta here first thing in the morning for the repo cruise will see you all in the Promenade Lounge at 3 on Day One. Safe travels everyone!

Janice & Trevor :

 

[LimoFam5]

Goooooood morning everyone!!!! 5 days to go...........
It's only about 20minutes into my work day and Im already on the Disboards.......

 

[swx72]

I sent one as well


I am literally sitting in front of my computer with 3/4 tabs on my browser cruise related. My cruise documents next to me, my dland tickets (that I can't use yet ) and my disney honeymoon gift card.

I just spoke with them about paying with my gcard on the cruise & just not realized I forgot to ask them our dining rotation & which night is pirate night.

Are all you adult only cruisers doing pirate night? Im undecided about it.

We don't find out about our dining rotation until we check in and apparently it will be printed on our "key to the world" card. I've bought myself a pirate wench outfit, my DD has a pirate outfit and my husband has jeans, black t-shirt with pirate mickey embroidered on, hat and eye patch (that was what he wanted).

Sigrid

 

[swx72]

So we are outta here first thing in the morning for the repo cruise will see you all in the Promenade Lounge at 3 on Day One. Safe travels everyone!

Janice & Trevor :

Janice

Don't know if you're going to see this but have a great time and see you on Sunday.

Sigrid

 

[Jennifer in MI]

We don't find out about our dining rotation until we check in and apparently it will be printed on our "key to the world" card. I've bought myself a pirate wench outfit, my DD has a pirate outfit and my husband has jeans, black t-shirt with pirate mickey embroidered on, hat and eye patch (that was what he wanted).

Sigrid

We all have eye patches, earrings, bandanas, hats and swords. We decided to leave the parrots at home this time.

 

[SurfnStitch]

Woo woo! What's up, SF neighbors! I can't believe we're 6 sleeps away! I'm flying out of SFO Friday night & will be visiting with some family in LA. I've never flown Virgin America, so I'm excited to see if it really is that cool. I'm also excited to see the newly-renovated Terminal 2. I've been packed for like a week now 'cause I'm a dork so now all I have to do is wait!

Hey neighbor! We're heading out on Friday too, though we're driving. I'm like a few people here finding it very hard to concentrate at work. With my boss gone all week it makes it a little more easier.

We haven't packed yet, though I have list after list and a letter to the house/pet sitter all ready. I still need to see what excursions there are, I have an idea, but need to go over them.

I can't emphasize enough how much I'm just looking forward to relaxing on the ship. Bring on the deck chairs and fruity drinks!!

 

[Jennifer in MI]

If it helps, here is what we packed. We have done a few cruises and this time I feel like i have it down to a science.

6 carry on bags:
3 shirts and 3 shorts (all mix and match)
7 pr underwear, 7 pr socks
Bathing suit
2 pr workout short, 2 workout shirts
Pajamas
Toiletries
For boys: dress pants, dress belt, 3 polo shirts (dinner attire), dress socks
My bag: mini DVD player and workout videos

Checked bag:
dress shoes
Dresses for Meg and me
Pirate stuff, FE gifts, FE
Suit jackets
2 ties for each boy

My purse:
iPad and all chargers (plus normal purse stuff)
Camera
Sunglasses

One backpack:
Vitamins
Running stuff(gel packets, tiger balm)
Medications (will is an asthmatic with food allergies)

We wore:
Sneakers, pants, and a sweater or sweTshirt

I think that is it! Hope it helps someone!

 

[sica1799]

Formal - Day 2
Pirate - Day 5
Semi Formal - Day 6

Thank you! This is what I WONDERed I wanted to compare to our Palo night

We haven't packed yet, though I have list after list and a letter to the house/pet sitter all ready. I still need to see what excursions there are, I have an idea, but need to go over them.

I can't emphasize enough how much I'm just looking forward to relaxing on the ship. Bring on the deck chairs and fruity drinks!!

I haven't packed yet either! I just made my packing list yesterday. I don't know if you know, but they added the "salsa & salsa" excursion recently. We are doing that one.

If it helps, here is what we packed. We have done a few cruises and this time I feel like i have it down to a science.

Thanks for your list! I am going to compare to what I have (super LONG list) BTW anyone else have anything NOT on the DIS packing list?

I am confused by the required size for the carry on bag. Is this like the size of the reusable shopping bags? I am confused.

 

[Jennifer in MI]

Thank you! This is what I WONDERed I wanted to compare to our Palo night



I haven't packed yet either! I just made my packing list yesterday. I don't know if you know, but they added the "salsa & salsa" excursion recently. We are doing that one.



Thanks for your list! I am going to compare to what I have (super LONG list) BTW anyone else have anything NOT on the DIS packing list?

I am confused by the required size for the carry on bag. Is this like the size of the reusable shopping bags? I am confused.

Go to your airline's website and find out about the carry on size allowed. I was on Frontier and the size couldn't exceed 9.5"x24"x15". I think. It also had to be under 35 pounds. I used packing cubes this trip and I think they really helped me fit more into the suitcases.

Eta. I just realized you probably meant carry on to the ship! Right? I don't believe there is a limit. You just have to cart it around with you until your room opens. We will carry on the medications and a bag with wine in it for me!

 

[sica1799]

Go to your airline's website and find out about the carry on size allowed. I was on Frontier and the size couldn't exceed 9.5"x24"x15". I think. It also had to be under 35 pounds. I used packing cubes this trip and I think they really helped me fit more into the suitcases.

Eta. I just realized you probably meant carry on to the ship! Right? I don't believe there is a limit. You just have to cart it around with you until your room opens. We will carry on the medications and a bag with wine in it for me!

LOL yes carry on the ship Heres the policy that I don't understand:

Alcohol is permitted on board. However, be aware that any fragile items (including bottled alcohol) must be hand-carried on board in a day bag and/or carry-on bag, the dimensions of which cannot exceed 22" wide, 14" high and 9" deep.

Which I just realized the part that confused me was the "deep" part, but now I pictured a small carry on suit case and it made sense to me!

So we can bring alcohol as long as it fits in a small carry on, or a bag thats not bigger than that...forgive my slow mind!!

 

[luvbnmom]

LOL yes carry on the ship Heres the policy that I don't understand:

Alcohol is permitted on board. However, be aware that any fragile items (including bottled alcohol) must be hand-carried on board in a day bag and/or carry-on bag, the dimensions of which cannot exceed 22" wide, 14" high and 9" deep.

Which I just realized the part that confused me was the "deep" part, but now I pictured a small carry on suit case and it made sense to me!

So we can bring alcohol as long as it fits in a small carry on, or a bag thats not bigger than that...forgive my slow mind!!

I'm taking it the same way you are: ONLY can take carry on/bag that w/in the limits & what ever alcohol fits in it...is what you can bring on.

So, if we open a bottle of alcohol & don't finish it by the time the cruise is over, we need to leave it...correct?

 

[luvbnmom]

Since we are on the topics of baggage...is there a limit we can bring on DCL?

I mean I'm not going totally over (so far 2 roll ons & kids will share a large duffle bag), garment bag, 2 carry on bags....but I want to pack a another duffle bag just for the DS diaper, wipes, snacks etc.

 

[sdKT]

thanks for the list Jennifer! hows ur sons broken finger?

i thought its 2 pieces per person. it was hard to figure out. or is it 2 luggage (checked ) pieces and then whatever hte heck u can carry??
im doing 1 suitcase/1 carry-on per person. even the little ones!!! arghhgg..

- tried to call them, theyre closed -

 

[sica1799]

I'm taking it the same way you are: ONLY can take carry on/bag that w/in the limits & what ever alcohol fits in it...is what you can bring on.

So, if we open a bottle of alcohol & don't finish it by the time the cruise is over, we need to leave it...correct?

I am not quite sure about the open bottle policy. My best guess would be no we can't take it off, but that is a good question.

thanks for the list Jennifer! hows ur sons broken finger?

i thought its 2 pieces per person. it was hard to figure out. or is it 2 luggage (checked ) pieces and then whatever hte heck u can carry??
im doing 1 suitcase/1 carry-on per person. even the little ones!!! arghhgg..

- tried to call them, theyre closed -

I think its 2 checked pieces because we got two luggage tags per person. I plan on TRYING laughing to do one large checked bag and maybe one smalled checked bag..then all the junk we can carry LOL...one roller carryon and probably a bag....then my purse

 

[LimoFam5]

So last week I went to the dentist and got a cavity taken care of and now all of a sudden out of no where last night ONLY when I lay down I have a new tooth pain. It is in the upper part of my mouth and my tooth ONLY hurts when I lay down.........OMG this better be taken care of before vacation because I can tell you the pain was so bad last night I could hardley sleep....
Im waiting for my dentist to open at 9 and hopefully I can get in ASAP...
Wish me luck......

 

[Jennifer in MI]

So last week I went to the dentist and got a cavity taken care of and now all of a sudden out of no where last night ONLY when I lay down I have a new tooth pain. It is in the upper part of my mouth and my tooth ONLY hurts when I lay down.........OMG this better be taken care of before vacation because I can tell you the pain was so bad last night I could hardley sleep....
Im waiting for my dentist to open at 9 and hopefully I can get in ASAP...
Wish me luck......

I sure hope you can get in!!! Tooth (and eye) pain is the worst! Update when you can.

 

[lostinyonkers]

So last week I went to the dentist and got a cavity taken care of and now all of a sudden out of no where last night ONLY when I lay down I have a new tooth pain. It is in the upper part of my mouth and my tooth ONLY hurts when I lay down.........OMG this better be taken care of before vacation because I can tell you the pain was so bad last night I could hardley sleep....
Im waiting for my dentist to open at 9 and hopefully I can get in ASAP...
Wish me luck......

Ack!! That's awful! I have my fingers crossed for you!

 

[swx72]

So last week I went to the dentist and got a cavity taken care of and now all of a sudden out of no where last night ONLY when I lay down I have a new tooth pain. It is in the upper part of my mouth and my tooth ONLY hurts when I lay down.........OMG this better be taken care of before vacation because I can tell you the pain was so bad last night I could hardley sleep....
Im waiting for my dentist to open at 9 and hopefully I can get in ASAP...
Wish me luck......

I am so sorry. Hope you get into the dentist. I can't imagine, and it's definitely not something you need right now. Look after yourself and keep us updated.