Thanksgiving 2007!!!

[ICEMANPAD]

Btw , our cooler on wheels is from a company called California Innovations - the A.T. cart is the model we have - I just checked online and the company seems to have stuff available at Target and Amazon...we got ours at Costco.

Chuck

 

[seaulater]

OH YES!

And yes, I believe you're eligible for a discount for each stateroom provided the person whose name is on the reservation is a Castaway Club member. (Every adult who sails DCL is automatically a member after their first sailing.) Rob and I each have our own number, so if we wanted to book two staterooms for the future, we should each get a 10% for each room. (Someone correct me if I'm wrong?) Also, you get a 200.00 (or is it 250.00?) on-board credit for the next booking. We had friends who didn't rebook while on-board it it was their BIGGEST regret. Of course, you can ALWAYS change the date and still retain the discount and credit for another booking. Just don't cancel it!

Priscilla

Just got off the ship, I was not limited as to the number of cruises and/or booking discounts I could receive. I booked 4 different reservations.

The deal was 10% off and $200 OBC for a 7 day cruise.

 

[Mickeyhugger]

For those that want them shipped, PM me with your address and I'll send you a reply so you know I have your address. I'm sorry it's cutting things so close. I think Chris and I failed to think about the shipping time to me from Orlando...but since he had the artwork.... Anyone that wants me to bring them to the ship, I can certainly do that (and can give you my cell number so you can find me...goodness knows I'll likely be gawking like a little child and won't have a clue how to navigate the ship for a day or two!)...I'll even offer to prewash them for you so they aren't stiff or smelly.

Either way, just send me a PM so I know what I'm doing...or can at least seem like I do!


Karen

Karen

sent you a PM with shipping info

Rob

 

[seaulater]

Gina, here is the most recent list. I included the other two rooms of family/friends sailing with us. My niece is 8 and she wants to participate in the fish extenders, so I wanted to make sure her name is on the list.

The LK 4: Laura, Lenny, DS Logan 14, DD Leah 12 #2508, sailing with SIL, BIL, MIL, niece Amberly 8 #6605, and neighbors in #6611
Mickeyhugger: Priscilla, Rob, Rachel 13 (and friend Shanelle 11) #2014
ICEMANPAD: Lisa, Chuck, DS Mason 9 #6630, Lisa's college roommate Suzanne and her son Jake (12) Deck 5
5infam: DS16, DS8 and DD5
Marypoppinsiam: Mary, David, DS Ryan 7 #6108
MelindaMac: Melinda, DH, DD Conner 12, DD Olivia 9 #1047
DebbieFuco: Me, DH, brother and sister-in-law and their five kids: DS-20, DD-18, DS-12, DS-10, and DD-5.
Sfeisen: DS14, DD12, DS11, and DD7
Pixie Dust for Me!: DH, Karen, DS 9 #7631
winnyis: Ginny, DH, DD 12, DS9, DSis, DBIL, DNephew 6, DNiece 4, DBestFriend, DBF-Husband, DBF DS 10, DBF DD 6, DBF-Mom, DBF-BIL
Tinkerbell 99 Mom: Wendy, cruising with Hubby Larry and DD Lindsey 8 #6138
pooh mommy: Gina & dh & dd 2 are in room 6590
D-grandma & D- grandpa are in room 6154
DS 20& DS 21 are in room 6631
DD 18 & DD 15 are in room 6633
seaulater Linda (48), DH Robert (57) and DD Jamie (15)
RebeccaLovesDisney Julie, DH, DD-13 (7th grade), DS-10 (4th grade).
TheLeMasters Chris and Penni, son Charlie is 11 and daughter Maddie is 9.
Macbasset Barb and Jim
Capt.782
Sandy, DH, DS Robert 10 #5624
Daytonamom2 Me(50), DH(51) DS Frank (14) and DD Nikki(11) #2644

We got our stateroom assignment. We are in 2042 (got upgraded from a cat. 12 to a cat 9!). And, my DD's best friend is coming with us. Her name is McKenna and she is 15 and this will be her first Disney Cruise!

 

[Daytonamom2]

Karen
Sent you a pm for the shirts
Thanks Lynn

 

[seaulater]

Holiday Celebrations Planned

Thanksgiving: Cruise guests sailing on Thanksgiving Day will be treated to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. "Pilgrim" Mickey and Minnie will make appearances

Christmas: Starting in late November, the Disney terminal and cruise ships will be decked out in holiday finery. The ship's atrium will feature a three story tall tree and you can expect to find "Santa Goofy" onboard. Castaway Cay will have falling 'snow', Christmas trees, tropical Snowmen, Carolers and the trams will have a fun reindeer theme.

While we were on the ship after all the guests disembarked the Wonder last Thursday, we watched as they put up all the window decorations for Christmas at Mickey's Mates and Treasure Katch. I took pictures of the whole set up and take down. They are adorable. There is a Pirates of the Caribbean Christmas tree set up in the store, that I am just dying to have with the most adorable ornaments (all pirate themed). Just wish they were selling them. The CM's said they were getting ready to do the Magic too! Can't wait to see what they do on the ship.

 

[seaulater]

As far as Pirate night goes, I don't recall seeing lots of people dressed up as pirates, but I think it looks awesome! My group will more than likely be dressed with Pittsburgh Pirates gear, since that's where we are from. (And they are also my employer. )

Here is a group photo I arranged from Shutters for Pirate Night with our disboard group on one of our cruises:

 

[seaulater]

can you buy unlimited internet time i know there were set amounts you could buy but i thought i had read in the passporter book that you could get unlimited if that is true do you have any idea how much that is ???
i had read somewhere (who knows where) that you can get the internet in your rooms and in certain places on the boat ??

Unlimited Internet Access no longer is available. You can only buy packages of time allotments!

I've got the list of prices somewhere home in my luggage. I'll see if I can locate in the mess on my bedroom floor from unpacking last night and post after I get home from work

 

[seaulater]

Wow, finally caught up on all the posts since I haven't been on since the 19th.

I must say, the DVC members cruise on the Wonder and the B2B we did was awesome! Great entertainment, great Disney Legends, great shows, etc., etc.

Since those were my 13th and 14th Disney cruises, you would think I would get tired of them. NOT! Can't wait to get back on the ship on the 17th for another week of Magic.

Like I posted above, Jamie's best friend, McKenna will be joining us. We will all participate in the fish extender exchange. On the last cruise, we hung our fish extender and received gifts everyday. There were no set rules. We got group gifts (one per stateroom) and one for each person in our stateroom for some things, so it was all over the place. We got all kinds of gifts including hot sauce that one of our fellow cruisers brought from her hometown that she thought everyone would love! I did get the bottle home okay, and it didn't get broken. Now, I need to try it out.

The weather was wonderful at Castaway Cay all three times last week. On Tuesday, (sea day) Captain John positioned the ship just perfectly and while watching the space shuttle launch on the ariel vision screen, as soon as it took off, we looked northwest and there, through the perfect blue sky was the shuttle making its' way to space! We got some great pictures.

Now I am at work, getting ready for an audit next week, then leave for California a week from Sat. for business, come back on Tuesday the 13th and then leave Friday the 16th for Florida! I am going to try to hardly even unpack. I'm going to wash the clothes and just repack them!

FYI-the cost for ironing my formal dress once I got on the ship last week was a mere $4.00. Well worth having housekeeping do and not do myself. I sent out the day we got on the ship and had it back the next day by 4:30 p.m.

Okay, I'm caught up on reading and I'll attempt to check in everyday between now and the cruise!

 

[Pixie Dust for Me!]

Hi everyone,

Thanks for al the PMs! I will let you know as soon as the shirts arrive. Chris will let me know as soon as they ship.

Karen

 

[pooh mommy]

thanks again chuck ha ha too funny i went to look at them at amazon tooo . i just talked to my son and i think he has one so before i buy one and he has it then ill use his

 

[Pixie Dust for Me!]

Hi all,

Got this from paypal:

https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_display-fees

It says:
Withdraw Funds Free for bank accounts in the U.S
Receive payments funded by PayPal Balance, PayPal Instant Transfer or PayPal eCheck Free

So, I don't see where there is an 8% fee. Can someone educate me a bit?

Karen

 

[Pixie Dust for Me!]

By they way...the shirts are shipping on Wednesday!!!!! I should be able to get them to everyone in plenty of time...phew!

I'll get everyone their total by PM later today.

Karen

 

[Pixie Dust for Me!]

Can anyone tell me how to upload the t-shirt design here? Sorry, but I'm an idiot when it comes to these things!

Karen

 

[MelindaMac]

I got my cruise docs just now!!!

WOO HOO!!!!! Isn't it a great feeling?
Melinda

 

[The LK 4]

We are starting to laminate all of our door signs this evening. I did a bunch of cruise shopping this afternoon, trying to get things crossed off of my list.

Our school district is involved in an increasingly ugly strike right now. The teachers went on strike Oct 15th. By law, they have to go back on Nov. 16, just in time for us to pull the kids out for the cruise.

Originally, they should have only missed two days due to the Thanksgiving holiday, but now they are taking all of the days off away from us, so my kids will end up missing 5 days. There's nothing I can do about it, but I'm not very happy with the school board or the teacher's union for dragging this out.

 

[Daytonamom2]

Does that mean your kids will be out of school for a month? We have had make up days for storms take away vacation days but never teacher strike.

The weather here stinks. I feel sorry for anyone that is on the boat right now.

Lynn

 

[pooh mommy]

Hi all,

Got this from paypal:

https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_display-fees

It says:
Withdraw Funds Free for bank accounts in the U.S
Receive payments funded by PayPal Balance, PayPal Instant Transfer or PayPal eCheck Free

So, I don't see where there is an 8% fee. Can someone educate me a bit?

Karen

dont know much about paypal other then that is how i pay for things i buy on e bay

 

[pooh mommy]

We are starting to laminate all of our door signs this evening. I did a bunch of cruise shopping this afternoon, trying to get things crossed off of my list.

Our school district is involved in an increasingly ugly strike right now. The teachers went on strike Oct 15th. By law, they have to go back on Nov. 16, just in time for us to pull the kids out for the cruise.

Originally, they should have only missed two days due to the Thanksgiving holiday, but now they are taking all of the days off away from us, so my kids will end up missing 5 days. There's nothing I can do about it, but I'm not very happy with the school board or the teacher's union for dragging this out.

Laura i feel for you i remember when my son had everyother day off and the days he had school he has 1/2 days that is when the catholic schools in new york went out on strike it lasted about 2 full months it was a mess what got me was there was no make up time for the school missed and of course no refund on the fee for the school
gina

 

[MelindaMac]

By they way...the shirts are shipping on Wednesday!!!!! I should be able to get them to everyone in plenty of time...phew!

I'll get everyone their total by PM later today.

Karen

Karen, Thanks so much for taking the time to get these t shirts together.
It's going to be awesome when we can spot our fellow DISers in the crowd.

Melinda
I can't stop looking at the calendar. We're under 20 days now!!!