WBPC May 6th 2013 Wonder - Pirates Pillaging and Plundering the Panama Canal again...

[Mom323]

OK, Champagne Girls is ON!!!

Happy Goofy, sounds like you're an experienced DCL CG...

FYI: Technically, 'Champagne Girls' just means two or more adult (over 21) girls getting together to drink champagne on a DCL cruise. It started a few years ago on DIS and the tradition just keeps evolving.

It can be hugely complicated, like arranging for a room and paying for tastings OR very simple, like a meeting in a lounge and ordering (or bringing) any beverage you like, alcoholic or not. The only requirement is to enjoy each other's company and have fun. A gathering usually last about an hour or so. For example, on the 2010 WBTA, we had over 40 ladies who each brought their own bottle of champagne; on the NYC-Canda cruise we had about 12 ladies who each ordered whatever they wanted from the bar.

One tradition that marks the gathering as a true 'Champagne Girls' meet is that everyone wears pink and, if they want, a pink feather boa and a tiara. I spare no expense and wear a fabulous fun foam crown I bought at Michael's for $1. Crazy, yes. Fun, for sure. The other tradition is to take a great group picture.

I suggest that we keep it simple:

--All over 21 ladies welcome but adults only. I'll keep a running count of interested ladies.

--Let's plan on the afternoon of second day at sea (Day 4, May 9) at 3:00 pm in the Promenade Lounge. This timing allows everyone to get to know each other early in the cruise.

--Everyone can plan on bringing a drink (bottle?) with them OR ordering from the bar in the lounge. Feel free to bring or order non-alcoholic drinks. 'Champagne Girls' is a state of mind...

--Pack something pink to wear, along with your pink boa and tiara (readily available cheaply online or at places like Michael's, AC Moore, or Total Crafts).


**Please post this info on the first page of this thread and on Facebook (I haven't made it over there yet)...

You can send the info to one of the mods to have it posted to the first page. The poster who posted first is no longer cruising with us.

Granmaz, MrsMork, kmitchel and I were on the first cruise to host a CG event. EllaEnchanted and another cruiser (name escapes me) started it.

 

[Crissup]

Originally Posted by Rikersmom:
I don't FACEbook--sorry. Is there anywhere on this thread with a list of DIS-ers who will be cruising? I've been on several cruises, and some of your DIS names sound familiar, but I was hoping for a list with DIS names and "real" first names.

Since the DIS is a public forum with no membership required to read all the posts, my real name or those of my family will not be included on any list posted here. If you join the FE, that list is privately emailed out and will have names on it.

Furthering that explanation... That's exactly why the Facebook group was created. There are many people who do not want any personal information, including anything as simple as their real name, posted on the public forum. The Facebook group was created out of demand for somewhere that was invite only and reasonably private from the open public.

 

[Mom323]

Here is your weekly hallway music entertainment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up4ZQdz3zbA

 

[Rikersmom]

I wasn't looking for full names or confidential information! Many of us seem comfortable signing with first names, though, so I wondered if there was a list anywhere on this board.

I really didn't mean to invade anyone's privacy.

 

[Crissup]

I really didn't mean to invade anyone's privacy.

You didn't invade my privacy, my information is actually pretty open already. If my response was intended solely for you, I would have sent a PM instead. But there's a lot of new people joining the group asking a lot of the same questions, so my response was for the benefit of everyone on the thread so they can learn from the response to someone else's question.

 

[Namsupak]

I don't FACEbook--sorry. Is there anywhere on this thread with a list of DIS-ers who will be cruising?

I've been on several cruises, and some of your DIS names sound familiar, but I was hoping for a list with DIS names and "real" first names.

I am Karen, and I'll be sailing with my adult son Kevin. We will be joined by a group of non-DIS-ers from California who are doing a family trip--they have five cabins booked for their group of 11 adults and 4 girls. Should be great fun for all.

Kevin and I will be renting a car for the one-way trip from Orlando.

Hey Karen,

Not sure if you saw my response to your first post or not since there's been so much activity. We were with you on the WBTA 2011. Great to see you joining us! James and I were really excited to see some familiar names. Lorelei has gotten so big since you last saw her and we've have a little boy now too. He'll be 8 months at sailing. How are things going for you guys?

 

[Lexa]

You can send the info to one of the mods to have it posted to the first page. The poster who posted first is no longer cruising with us.

Granmaz, MrsMork, kmitchel and I were on the first cruise to host a CG event. EllaEnchanted and another cruiser (name escapes me) started it.

We had almost 100 ladies on Hawaiian cruise....what a crowd. I would post a picture, but I'm not sure if some ladies would be upset over it.

 

[Rikersmom]

Lauren,

Of course, I remember you! You're right--I did miss seeing your other post.

Can't wait to see Loreli and meet Jameson. Our friends from California have four little girls ranging in age from 6 to almost 1. I'm pretty sure you'll see them since I doubt if many families have four young girls in tow.

I am really looking forward to a wonderful, relaxing cruise.

 

[Crissup]

We had almost 100 ladies on Hawaiian cruise....what a crowd. I would post a picture, but I'm not sure if some ladies would be upset over it.

I'm fairly sure that photo has already been posted on the Inaugural Hawaii cruise thread, or in the numerous trip reports. So, I doubt it would be a big deal.

 

[Mom323]

We had almost 100 ladies on Hawaiian cruise....what a crowd. I would post a picture, but I'm not sure if some ladies would be upset over it.

I think we cruised together on an eastern in May 2011?

 

[Lexa]

I think we cruised together on an eastern in May 2011?

Yes we did

 

[Lexa]

I'm fairly sure that photo has already been posted on the Inaugural Hawaii cruise thread, or in the numerous trip reports. So, I doubt it would be a big deal.

Then here it is..

 

[Happy Goofy]

We had a great time with the CG on the Hawaiian cruise . Deb and her helpers did a wonderful job . Looking forward to it on this trip . Is there going to be a sign up sheet ?

 

[vakamalua]

Granmaz, MrsMork, kmitchel and I were on the first cruise to host a CG event. EllaEnchanted and another cruiser (name escapes me) started it.

The other cruiser that started it with EllaEnchanted was my friend, UKANGEL

We had a great time with the CG on the Hawaiian cruise . Deb and her helpers did a wonderful job . Looking forward to it on this trip . Is there going to be a sign up sheet ?

Keeping it simple. If you want to be a Champagne Girl, just post. I'll be keeping a list, so far:

Vakamalua
Megatron (?)
GoinPlaces63 (mother)
Happy Goofy
Brixton
Lexa

 

[GoinPlaces63]

The other cruiser that started it with EllaEnchanted was my friend, UKANGEL

Keeping it simple. If you want to be a Champagne Girl, just post. I'll be keeping a list, so far:

Vakamalua
Megatron (?)
GoinPlaces63 (mother)
Happy Goofy
Brixton
Lexa

You'd best add me... Mom will expect me to go with! ;-))

 

[nicis]

Shelby, my DD will be almost 8 at the time of cruise and would love to have some new friends

About FE...please read 1st post on first page of this thread

DD will be almost 8 and a social bee so can't wait for her to get together

 

[nacho1337]

We're excited to meet all of you in May! Our daughters, 8 & 9, are also excited there are so many kids on board!

We booked Virgin Atlantic from LAX to FLL...$109pp; we're taking a red-eye on the 4th. We're using points for the Hampton Inn FLL North. We found a car service through the hotel for $70, but SAS was our other choice.

Will someone please remind me whom to message for a link to FB? Count me/us in for champagne, or any other adult beverage get-together

Oh, I noticed other mums looking for kid-formal clothes. On RueLaLa, I found kids Lilly P dresses for $20. I found pirate gear on Zulily.

Shelby

I'm staying at Hampton Inn FLL North too. Do you know what shuttle company that is?

Stephen

 

[nacho1337]

If any one is looking for stuff to do before the cruise it is a Bank of America museum on us the weekend before the cruise. Each person with a Bank of America card gets free admission. Here are the place in the area

Miami
Miami Art Museum
Miami Children’s Museum
Miami Science Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art


Miami Beach
Bass Museum of Art

Dania Beach
IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum

Fort Lauderdale
Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
Museum of Discovery & Science

They do it the first week end of every month. Here the link for a list of all the museum that participate countrywide. If you want to do it another time to.


Stephen

 

[Mom323]

I'm staying at Hampton Inn FLL North too. Do you know what shuttle company that is?

Stephen

http://www.ridesas.com/

 

[Mom323]

The other cruiser that started it with EllaEnchanted was my friend, UKANGEL





Keeping it simple. If you want to be a Champagne Girl, just post. I'll be keeping a list, so far:

Vakamalua
Megatron (?)
GoinPlaces63 (mother)
Happy Goofy
Brixton
Lexa

Count me in.