Starcruiser Cruise Takeover

[hexed schooner]

I don’t know. Our infested cabin had all their clothes and belongings treated, and were moved to the other side of the ship on the same floor.

[ruby pollen]

I imagine it would be a huge issue if it happened in one of the suites

[hexed schooner]

We had a massive infestation in the room in our group - hundreds in a suitcase and all over the bed. It was pretty intense. They spent the rest of the trip vacuuming and doing work in that room to fix it.

[ruby pollen]

That sucks

[drowsy lynx]

Jeez!

Okay, so what do we look out for to avoid that?

[shy crystal]

The one time we ever had bedbugs on a ship I was on, we just threw everything overboard immediately.

[little river]

I would walk into the sea if I found them

[zealous quartz]

Watch out for sea lice!

[little river]

Oh nooo, I will walk into mid air

[ruby pollen]

Passport applications done
The baby looked right at the camera the first try

[small walrus]

didn't need to go the Victorian method!
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/05/victorian-mothers-hidden-photos-their-babies/611347/

[drowsy lynx]

Truly a Chewbacca-level act of camouflage.

[ruby pollen]

He was on moms lap, but in the last photo session he wouldn't look at the camera

This was something like attempt 10 or 12 just to get them both to look at rhe camera

[little river]

BTW cruisers! If you see a bracelet on my wrist and want it, please ask, I will be wearing a lot of my trade stock and giveaways 😄

No, you may not have my watch

[gilded raptor]

Very late to the game, but also onboard with a leisurely 5K (and probably a few others in my crew)

[drowsy lynx]

AERY GIVE M-BAND

[fossil swan]

Happy Hearts Day!

Also.... Do you ever make something that takes your own breath away?

[little river]

they really are so beautiful!

[fossil swan]

It's fun running to the machine to see how they turned out

[little river]

it's funny, I founded what was (maybe still is?) the largest glowforge user group on FB and then adopted it out because we opted to not keep our GF pre-order

[fossil swan]

Oh wow! I've actually switched to the Xtool P2

[little river]

I think that's waht we're leaning towards!

[fossil swan]

Glowforge died, and while they are sending a replacement because we're under warranty. It will always be the back up going forward

I love it!! Definitely a learning curve after the basic GF settings

But the difference is massive in terms of capabilities and quality

Quick Q, any rebs going who didnt get the magnet from me?

[drowsy lynx]

Us!

I replied to the wrong bit.

[unique trellis]

The necklaces are lovely!

[fossil swan]

@drowsy lynx ok I'll bring one for y'all!

[fossil swan]

Thank you!

[drowsy lynx]

Thank you so much!

[tidal rune]

🧡💫 love them.

[young badge]

Those pendants are super pretty! Def my fave CSL logo pendant I’ve seen so far ^^

[tidal rune]

I had to change our departing flight on Mar 28 due to stupid work obligations. I'll be there in spirit at Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar.😢

I'm going to start taking applications for a Sugar Daddy so I can retire early AND to send me and my Plus 1 to WDW regularly.

[drowsy lynx]

A tricky combo.

[little river]

Oh can you find one for me and my husband, too?

[tidal rune]

YES!

I 🧡 mailing postcards. I'm going to have everyone sign these for special CSL friends who are not on the cruise. Be sure to find me to leave your mark.

[drowsy lynx]

Just saw this post.

[little river]

that's my PJ party!!

[drowsy lynx]

I thought it was, but then it wasn't your name!

[little river]

nah Megan and I decided to add it as an option to the swap which she and Adam were already planning!

I don't need the glory!

[drowsy lynx]

Aha!

We chatted with them a bunch at Ahsoka Day. Actually just ordered a few of Adam's prints.

[little river]

I haven't met them in person yet, but have been talking to Megan a lot in the run up to the cruise

[drowsy lynx]

They seem nice!

[small walrus]

I bought one of Adam's prints and he was there to sign it! that's exciting.

[drowsy lynx]

We missed him at the booth (though he's signing these, of course), but we did get the two Batuu prints I missed last year signed.

Speaking of, I forget if I've said this in here before, but if anyone has one of my LEGO books, I'd be happy to sign and personalize on the cruise.

[unique trellis]

I'm excited to meet Adam - I bought two of his prints. I now have Beacon of Hope in my work office. Just as a reminder not to despair!

[tidal rune]

Wait! You wrote a book about Lego!? I am in my Lego Renaissance. What is the title? I need all the details.

[drowsy lynx]

These and a handful of others, though I think some have new editions by other people.

[tidal rune]

Awesome!

i'm going to find at least 2 of these before the cruise so you can sign them for my kidlets. they will be impressed I know a Lego professional!

[drowsy lynx]

Be warned, they are mostly large and heavy!

And you may want to make sure they're still versions with my name on 'em. /:)

[little river]

Excuse me, you know two.

[fossil swan]

Can I get you to sign a book plate??

[drowsy lynx]

If you've got one, absolutely!

[fossil swan]

Sneak peek of all the things...

I've got some lothcat crew challenge coins in the hopper too!

[tidal rune]

I had no idea I was surrounded by so many cool people. What are your titles?

[tidal rune]

Are the Loth-Cat for Padawans only? Asking for a friend. The friend is me? 🙃

[drowsy lynx]

I regret not being able to score the Loth-Cat crew freebies on our last voyage for the archives. I'm not even sure what they look like or include.

[little river]

I was the lead QE Officer on LEGO Universe

[tidal rune]

That is awesome!

[drowsy lynx]

It was a lovely game.

[frail valve]

If anyone was thinking about the Kaiburr Crystal - the tour/private tasting you get with it is apparently only Skywalker Vineyard and not the Ranch itself at all - something you can also get eventually through their wine program/club

[little river]

Is this the $5000 one? or whathave you?

[frail valve]

$5000 + 18% gratuity lol

[little river]

I can think of only one person I know in this group who might consider that

I am sticking to the slightly less expensive coaxium lol

[frail valve]

I was considering getting it one day if it included the Ranch, the other things didnt interest me much aside from the alcohol

[little river]

Yeah that might make it more worthwhile

I am still bereft that I never won the annual ranch trip while working on SW:G

[drowsy lynx]

I just want the coaxium trio.

Without the, uh, coaxium.

I got to go to Lucasfilm HQ once, but not the ranch.

They wouldn't let any Clone Wars scripts leave the building, so I had to fly over and read them there.

My notes are full of "Sky-Guy" and "Snips" and "Artooie".

[ruby pollen]

I spoke with someone who went on the tour and he said there was stuff he saw that he wasn't allowed to talk about, he signed an NDA

So while you don't go to the ranch, it sounds like there are still things to see

For me the Kaiburr is something that I'd hope to find another couple to split it with

Unless a bunch of money just appears on my doorstep

[tidal rune]

i'm type A. its both a curse and a blessing.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OaC9irRGvljuyWVFHD-_Pt8AamWIwFg2/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104323737343565498181&rtpof=true&sd=true

[drowsy lynx]

So organized!

[lean grove]

Super helpful

[small walrus]

put magnetic dry erase boards on the doors like when we were in college so people can leave notes about activities

[drowsy lynx]

Stolen from Facebook.

[zealous quartz]

Borrowed. Acquired and redistributed with credit.

[drowsy lynx]

Commandeered.

[tidal rune]

I'm really concerned about the seasickness possibility. 🤢

[drowsy lynx]

Then may we have calm seas.

[tidal rune]

FINAL set of windows.

[drowsy lynx]

Exciting!

[little river]

Compression bag test success!

First the gown

Second, some commotion for this fabric

And lastly all packed up

[small walrus]

success!

[drowsy lynx]

Just add water!

[unique trellis]

Wow!

[tidal rune]

You should see my fish extender spreadsheet. It's a masterpiece.

[drowsy lynx]

Meanwhile I'm like "we got a list of our fish partners and then I'm dragging the rest to the swap meet."

[tidal rune]

Oh yeah, I'm purging everything at the swap. I have every intention to give out everything ASAP.

[small walrus]

but then the Box

[drowsy lynx]

Right, with a certain number left in reserve at home.

I also want to keep some to give to cast if I manage to find them.

[little river]

I have a spreadsheet with calculations and color coding for my fish list 😂

[tidal rune]

I feel like we are cut from the same cloth.

[little river]

I'm caving and getting my hair re purpled lol

[unique trellis]

I just bought some gold color for my Batuu bound.

[ruby pollen]

Anybody know if people make Facebook groups for their Disney cruises like we did for GSC?

[little river]

I think they do

@zealous quartz are you bringing your hair?

I am currently coloring my actual hair to match mine so I am!

[zealous quartz]

I am, yes! I'm still trying to decide if I want to colour my hair or just hide it under the braids 😂

[little river]

My hair had gone very golden blonde and my piece is silver and purple lol

[zealous quartz]

My piece is black and while I was waiting for it I got caramel-coloured highlights 😸

[tidal rune]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/288220706876236/?ref=share&mibextid=CTbP7E

[tidal rune]

It's the same travel dates just minus the GS vibe

[ruby pollen]

Thanks, unfortunately I'm not on the March 1 cruise

[unique trellis]

I suspect there are groups on Facebook, and the forums on Cruise Critic are quite active with “roll calls.”

[ruby pollen]

Ooo, cruise critic... Sounds like something to check out

[unique trellis]

It’s been around for ages. Decades.

[unique trellis]

Would recommend.

[ruby pollen]

I've been on 2 cruises previous to this and I don't think we did a lot of research

The 2nd cruise, we just did the same exact cruise a couple years later because we enjoyed it

[unique trellis]

My husband and I ended up taking the same cruise ship for our honeymoon and a cruise 4 years later. 2003 and 2007. We’re taking an Alaskan cruise this fall with family. Same ship!

[fossil swan]

Finally designed and made the Rebel gift for this trip! Need help though, caribeener or ring (or both)

Also I love that it looks like a bat-o-rang

[fossil swan]

Also if I could get another head count, I only count 23 in chat (Jamie, I'll mail you one) but I don't want to miss anyone!

[small walrus]

you don't need to, I'm just here in case you guys need anything (and also I'm nosy)

But I sent you a message with someone who will be there that hasn't been on Discord lately

[tidal rune]

i like the caribeener but also partial to the cable key ring, like the one on your cargo bag

[little river]

I believe we have more in this chat than on our boat!

[unique trellis]

Just got an email that my dolphin excursion is cancelled. Along with several others.

[unique trellis]

We like having you here.

[drowsy lynx]

Aw, I'm sorry. Was that Nassau or Castaway? I wonder if it's weather or (if Nassau) just the stuff that's going on there now. Did they give any explanation?

[fossil swan]

Hmmm, would it be safe if I make 30 or so? I'm thinking they would make a cool bag tag so I'll print up some stickers to attach if you want to use it that way!

[fossil swan]

Oooh I'll go look!

[drowsy lynx]

That sounds safe!

[unique trellis]

Nassau. It’s these:

Blue Lagoon Island Dolphin Encounter (N-21)
Blue Lagoon Island Dolphin/Sea Lion Observer (N22)
Blue Lagoon Island Sea Lion Encounter (N-40)
Blue Lagoon Island Dolphin Swim (N-41)

So looks like a Blue Lagoon wildlife issue.

[drowsy lynx]

That's...a lot. Oof.

[unique trellis]

No explanation.

I’m feeling ambivalent about it. It looked cool but everyone says staying on the Wish during a port day is amazing, and the Dolphin Swim was 4-5 hours long.

[little river]

They're cancelling a lot of Nassau because of security reasons I HEARD but also those are the only ones I've seen confirmed cancelled so it might be staffing

[ruby pollen]

This is a weird catch-22 right? Like its amazing to be on the ship when no one is there on a port day, but if everyone hears this, then the ship is crowded, right?

[unique trellis]

It is a weird dilemma. We’ll probably deboard for a bit but not long.

[fossil swan]

I'm getting excited!!! The packing begins today ♥️

[unique trellis]

I’m driving home from Up North with my husband. Will unpack, do laundry, and start the prep for Wish packing!

[unique trellis]

Omg, you look amazing!

[drowsy lynx]

Fantastic lekku/montrals!

[ruby pollen]

We've already decided that getting off at Nassau isn't worth it with the 1 year old
If the ship is packed, then the ship is packed

[unique trellis]

And I bet it won’t be packed. SOME people will do excursions.

[ruby pollen]

yeah, I've also heard that the kid club has open house hours on port days, so I can go "play" in the cargo bay.... Ramsey will get to tell me what everything does and which super hero costume he made, etc

I think I'm too old for the slide from the atrium down to the kids club though

[unique trellis]

I will for sure be hitting up the kids club during open house hours to get my cargo bay fix.

[drowsy lynx]

I thought the open house was only on embarkation afternoon, but please do not hold me to that info.

[fossil swan]

I'm staying on board because I want to soak up as much of the ship as possible. It's such a short cruise

[ruby pollen]

From what I've read there are sometimes more open house hours in the kids club during the cruise, just ask on day 1
But what goes with that is that only one side is open at a time, so cargo bay may be closed but the imagineering side might be open

[ruby pollen]

"Open house time is typically available on embarkation day from the first boarding time (usually around noon) until just after the mandatory muster drill (usually around 5:00 p.m.). There are also morning hours on most port days and scattered other times during every sailing – check the app for specifics."

https://touringplans.com/blog/disney-cruise-line-kids-clubs-open-house-for-adults/

[small walrus]

it could also be a facility issue if they're canceling everything this far out.

[little river]

found it

https://www.cruisehive.com/royal-caribbean-continues-to-cancel-popular-shore-excursions/123025 guaramtee it is the same reason

not just guaraNtee, but guaraMtee, apparently

[fossil swan]

Woke up and tweaked the design! Now if you don't do keychains, it's an ornament (or a dangly for your car) ✨

[drowsy lynx]

That is lovely.

[tidal rune]

I like the negative space

[little river]

me too

[little river]

We're getting a Whatsapp chat going as apparently that works for free on bote. You will need to give me your phone # which will then be visible to everyone in the group

Jk I lied

You can join here but your number WILL be exposed https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjY6oytxOvvDA4KMzNMf9y

[little river]

I'm the 303 number if you want to add me to contacts

[fossil swan]

Oh yay!

[tidal rune]

I created an account and first thing I did was block all the "do not communicate with" people in my contacts

[fossil swan]

So much magic ✨

[ruby pollen]

We've been watching a bunch of Disney Wish videos on YouTube and Ordinary Adventures have a video from last August 2022 where they were able to film in the kids club while the show was going on and the games and stuff were active

I didnt catch if it was a special event or something, but there might be a chance to see these area active

[drowsy lynx]

I thought it was just the normal way, but I could be wrong.

[unique trellis]

Anyone else here book through Sara Jay Mac? Just received a sailing gift with some nice lanyards, stickers, and what I think are packing cubes.

[little river]

We got a pretty good color match!

[drowsy lynx]

Fantastic!

That looks great.

[drowsy lynx]

That's super cool! I assume we must have given her our address, though I don't remember having done so.

...I wonder if that's our delayed mystery USPS package from Texas. I don't know where she's based.

[unique trellis]

It was sent by Pirateship.

[drowsy lynx]

As was the mystery package!

From Webster, TX.

[unique trellis]

That’s gotta be it.

[unique trellis]

This is so pretty!

[drowsy lynx]

Exciting!

[tidal rune]

It was a nice surprise.

[ruby pollen]

Almost all the videos I've seen from people in the kids club are on open house day and nothing is active for them to see how things work and there aren't any characters there
This was the first time I saw anything active

[drowsy lynx]

That'd be a shame.

[ruby pollen]

I was dissapointed that I wouldn't be able to see any of the games that the kids would play, but maybe there's a chance

[little river]

Someone in our Facebook group got photos with chewie during an open house

[ruby pollen]

Nice!

[little river]

Which definitely doesn't mean it's always possible but there's a chance!

[hexed schooner]

so heyyyyyyyy. Anyone wanna let me check some stuff under their room since I might have accidentally made awesome stuff that might exceed my baggage allowance?

holy christ I over-goblined.

[drowsy lynx]

There's a baggage allowance?!

[hexed schooner]

yeah.

According to the Cruise Contract, each Guest may bring a reasonable amount of clothing aboard the ship, not to exceed two bags per person. Unlike airlines, Disney Cruise Line doesn’t have a luggage size or weight limit. Keep in mind that all your luggage must be stored in your stateroom. Don’t worry. The beds are raised and a perfect spot to store your bags.

Carry-on luggage does have a size limit. It must not exceed 22 inches high, 14 inches wide, and 9 inches deep.

https://plandisney.disney.go.com/question/disney-cruise-coming-next-week-question-regarding-luggage-548719/

Am I right in thinking it's 64 rooms total that are in our group?

[drowsy lynx]

I think we should be able to help if needed. Hard to imagine we'll need four bags between us two.

Also, somebody help me figure out which way is up and what these symbols are, please.

[haughty crown]

Is it 2 bags total or 2 bags plus carryon?

[little river]

I'm stumped

[unique trellis]

I was bewildered. This is why I like things with words.

[drowsy lynx]

I turned it this way because of the drop shadow, but ???

[small walrus]

With the small orange dot and the parallel lines vertical, it looks like maybe a take on but mirrored

[drowsy lynx]

You're not wrong...

[little river]

I don't like it!

[drowsy lynx]

Hey, I got it right.

Drop shadow ftw.

[unique trellis]

looks up “drop shadow”

Ah. Got it.

[little river]

But. What IS it

[little river]

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPR3CAs7g/

[lean grove]

We should totally have the ability to put your stuff under our room.

We should only have 1 bag and two carry-ons

[drowsy lynx]

We also volunteered, if you didn't see!

[hexed schooner]

Yay! We’ll, if they hassle me, I’ll know who to call to!

[frail valve]

I believe it's GB for galactic bound

Forget the language, not aurebesh. Might be huttese ?

[drowsy lynx]

That would make it less confusingly random.

[tidal rune]

Updated event list, https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OaC9irRGvljuyWVFHD-_Pt8AamWIwFg2/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104323737343565498181&rtpof=true&sd=true

[drowsy lynx]

Basically a week, huh.

[tidal rune]

time to start packing. this time next week i will be in heaven with Ronto Wraps!

scratch that, i'll be on a plane. ronto wraps a week from tomorrow

[drowsy lynx]

I was somehow thinking Batuu day was Friday and departure was Saturday. Gonna have to make sure I took the right days off.

(If I didn't, it is easily fixed.)

[tidal rune]

i had a PTO conversation today. uggh, come on early retirement!

[drowsy lynx]

Like, they were jerks about taking it?

[tidal rune]

like weren't you just on vacation, where are you going now? i don't need that kind of criticism in my life. and my manager is half my age so there's that.

[drowsy lynx]

Ugh, sorry.

[tidal rune]

maybe not half

[little river]

I'm the manager so I approved my PTO

Jk my director does but she's also out haha

[hexed schooner]

Whelp - I got the flu. Thankfully, I should be done with it before the cruise. Eek.

I am glad the new covid / flu tests have just been released. https://www.lucirabypfizer.com

Oh! If you get sick on the cruise - they charge like $200 for a covid test. It’s waived if you are positive but you have to be isolated the remainder of the cruise. If you are negative, you don’t get a refund.

So they really don’t want people to get tested.

We ended up buying a bunch of tests in st. Thomas just in case.

[unique trellis]

Damn, I fly out a week from today. Will be getting close to landing at MCO.

The event list is fire!

[tidal rune]

me 3 weeks ago. kicked my butt!

[little river]

Good call!

[unique trellis]

I just made a reservation at Oga's for the Late Night Meetup on 2/29. 9:05 pm.

[tidal rune]

Yay! We have 950. It's going to be a late night as we are planning to watch the launch from somewhere on property.

[lean grove]

We were trying to figure out if we should do the late meet-up as well. I was just a little confused because I thought the park closed at 9.

[tidal rune]

After hours reservations are available. It's the best time to explore Batuu without the crowds. Shops are closed but you get awesome pictures.

[small walrus]

it does, but reservations go to 55 minutes after closing

[young badge]

Ok I'm confused on the bags. Is it 2 checked bags plus the carry-on? And can I have a carry-on with wheels and have my tote bag?

[hexed schooner]

They have the size limits of the carry on - it’s gotta go through an x-ray and be personally inspected by security like in Starcruiser.

[drowsy lynx]

Maker knows what we're doing in between.

[tidal rune]

I will most likely need an afternoon nap before the evening festivities. 🙃

[drowsy lynx]

I feel like I should be going back to work or something.

[unique trellis]

Back to Pop Century for me!

[unique trellis]

Any thoughts on a good location? I’ve never been remotely close to being able to watch a launch before.

[tidal rune]

Someone mentioned Coronado Springs. I've never stayed at that resort. My first choices would be the Contemporary or Riviera because they are tall buildings. I'm staying at Saratoga Springs and the buildings aren't tall and there are a lot of trees.

[small walrus]

DS garage would be good too

my first launch from Orlando I was walking home from Publix and just stopped in my tracks. it's ok to have some trees at the horizon

[little river]

We've got the last ogas of the night booked!

Savis

Not oga

So anyway if anyone is still around when we get out at like 10:30 we can skyliner home together

Hmm skyliner might be closed

Ok I moved our savis to 9

[young badge]

It’s a small wheeled case, it fits in the overhead bin on a plane.

[haughty crown]

It won’t close til park clear!

They SAY they close but DHS line will stay open. And if it’s down the busses will still be running

[unique trellis]

What do you all think about the view from Pop?

[drowsy lynx]

Six months turned into three months turned into one week real fast-like.

[small walrus]

for best view, you want open space and/or high up. the more "stuff" in the way, the less you'll see. if you go to the top floor of the eastern most building, it'll be good. Orlando is too far to see the launchpad, so it takes until it's up in the air to get a view.

[tidal rune]

No joke! Every day I add a little bit more to my luggage.

https://magicguides.com/disney-world-rocket-launch/

[drowsy lynx]

All I've really done is toss a few things into our tote and dug my swim trunks out of the drawer.

I assume I'll be packing next Thursday morning.

[tidal rune]

Theme parks will not be open so exclude any of those locations. I'm now leaning towards the Ploy dock.

[little river]

whos launch is this?

[tidal rune]

I never put away my luggage from our January WDW trip. Just unpacked it. For weeks all I had inside was my passport, fish extender and beach chair clips. Just the essentials.

[tidal rune]

SpaceX Falcon 9

[little river]

thanks!

I have some past nasa friends so if it's one of theirs I watch!

their careers at nasa are passed, not my friends...

[tidal rune]

My next career is Astronaut.

[little river]

to be clear

[hexed schooner]

I’m in the virgin galactic training now. One day!

[unique trellis]

Thanks, Jamie.!

[unique trellis]

Thanks for posting!

[hexed schooner]

Oh! And it looks like my movie will be on the moon tomorrow!

[drowsy lynx]

Please elaborate!

[hexed schooner]

My film is part of the lunar codex

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/arts/design/lunar-codex-time-capsule-moon.html

https://www.lunarcodex.com/film

[tidal rune]

Is everyone here famous?!

[drowsy lynx]

Amazing!

[haughty crown]

Closest I’ve got is a D list internet celebrity brother 😅

That’s so sick though!! Did you apply to get sent to the moon or what was that process like??

[little river]

I used to date a guy who has a wikipedia entry if that counts

[unique trellis]

I’m not famous.

[little river]

yet

[drowsy lynx]

that you know of

[lean grove]

But are you infamous?

[unique trellis]

Not that I know of.

[lean grove]

Yet

[little river]

lol I just caught a glimpse of my @hexed schooner folder on my desktop and started laughing at the file names again

she's not kidding about her swag you guys

[hexed schooner]

hahahahah

It's INSANITY

[drowsy lynx]

I'm intimidated.

But intrigued.

[hexed schooner]

Make sure to pack a bag for the swag you are going home with

[drowsy lynx]

That...that is an excellent point and bit of advice.

[little river]

I'm bringing an expandable suitcase

[drowsy lynx]

I'm so glad we're local.

[haughty crown]

This weekend is gonna be a packing frenzy

[fossil swan]

I hope 42 is enough!!

But wait! There's more lol

Someone stop me!!

[fossil swan]

Now that's something to be famous for!

[fossil swan]

I'm bringing an empty one - large carry on size though, not huge.

[drowsy lynx]

Good lord and butter, it's a treasure trove.

[tidal rune]

So awesome but the tote bag is 🔥

[fossil swan]

I have a few extra sublimation prints left over from the poster run

Only 38 more to go ..

Has there been a list of cabin numbers made? I plan on pixie dusting the hell out of y'all Rebels.♥️

[drowsy lynx]

I'm not sure if @little river has a full list.

[fossil swan]

If folks are open to it, I'd love to share

[little river]

I made a few, let me get my list! (Also pixie dusting!)

I did the twotones, person, Cordelia veekay, jbrunetto, and halcyionic

And me lol

I think @tidal rune maybe bought one from you?

[tidal rune]

The closest list would be the Fish Extender list. But not inclusive of those who are not participating.

[tidal rune]

Your hands are going to need a full service massage!

[drowsy lynx]

We're 8672!

[fossil swan]

Well I also hope between Batuu on Thursday and three days on the ship I see everyone ✨✨

[unique trellis]

I am ridiculously excited about the chance to see a launch. Such a bonus!

[tidal rune]

Same!

[unique trellis]

Also, my sister and I are in stateroom 8560.

[unique trellis]

I've always regretted never making it to a space shuttle launch. I know I'll be in Orlando, but still!!! Where I live there's no chance of seeing anything launch.

[small walrus]

I grew up watching launches in Tampa, and Orlando is so much better. The detail you can see is amazing.

[tidal rune]

I am a space junkie. Never had the opportunity to see a launch and wouldn't miss this.

[tidal rune]

📢I have 2 spaces available in my Oga's reservations. 2:40pm & 9:15pm. LMK if you would like to join us. My plus 1 requires a table so that is a bonus.

[drowsy lynx]

We could cancel our reservations and join yours for guarantee of sitting with Starcruiser peeps if no one else needs 'em!

[tidal rune]

Yes!

[drowsy lynx]

Yes we'll see if nobody else needs the res, or yes we're doin' this and we should cancel right now?

[little river]

Yes!!

[drowsy lynx]

stare

[tidal rune]

[drowsy lynx]

I'll take that as a maybe and go watch Last Airbender and check back later to make sure!

[tidal rune]

I'm open to any CSL friends.

[little river]

@drowsy lynx add yourself to her afternoon table on the spreadsheet and cancel yours

And people say scrum masters are useless 🤬

[drowsy lynx]

@tidal rune is your group on the official spreadsheet? I finally managed to find it, but I'm not seeing your name there.

[little river]

I checked as well and can confirm, not there.

Bug reproduced 3/3

[tidal rune]

We are not on the spreadsheet but can confirm I do have a reservation

[little river]

bug marked "As Designed"

[drowsy lynx]

Shall we change our reservation to your name on the spreadsheet and then add ourselves to you and your plus-one, just to make sure we're all officially on the spreadsheet list?

Just want to make sure we're all on the list in case someone is making sure the group is all near each other.

[tidal rune]

Yes, excellent idea!💫

[zealous quartz]

Okay, I think I've edited the spreadsheet correctly

[tidal rune]

BOLO for this shirt

[drowsy lynx]

We might want to check in at Oga's a few minutes late so we can see the 2:30 Agnon's full set.

[little river]

that shirt tickles me hahaha

[unique trellis]

How long is the set?

[drowsy lynx]

It varies a bit. Usually he's on stage for 3-5 minutes, then mingles with the crowd for 10-20, then on stage for another 3-5.

Or she!

[tidal rune]

Yes! This is one instance when I am hopeful for a delay in seating.

[drowsy lynx]

There should be a 15-minute grace period, plus I'll bet if we chat with the greeter outside beforehand, they'll give us some extra time for delay.

[unique trellis]

Got it. I’m on Natasha’s reservation at 3:10 with the Brunettos.

And others.

[drowsy lynx]

You'll be good! You'll miss the 3:30 New Agnon, but there's always 4:30, 5:30, 6:30...

[tidal rune]

I ❤️ TEXAS and Star Wars. 🤠

[tidal rune]

Oga's is going to be rowdy!! They have no idea what is coming.

[unique trellis]

And the 2:30!

[drowsy lynx]

That's still Old Agnon.

The shift switch is between the 2:30 and 3:30 shows.

So what free/pre-paid foods and snacks should we be jumping on to optimize our cruise experience?

Do we just eat nothing but soft-serve the whole time? Is that how it works?

Need to figure out if we hit Hyperspace or the play area open house first, too. I really need to make sure they don't sell out of any of the souvenir drinkware.

[unique trellis]

Got it. Well, I can hang around GE indefinitely.

[tidal rune]

I am all about the food so I asked for help,
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/H2CfbhjFu7AP7iie/?mibextid=oFDknk

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/jx82qgLd66mywepL/?mibextid=oFDknk

[tidal rune]

There is a Cake of the Day & Fresh baked cookies (no blue milk) via the room service menu.

[drowsy lynx]

Oh, that's free?

Weren't people talking about an ordering cut-off for the cake the other week? I forgot all about it.

[tidal rune]

Room service cake is free. I think they were referring to specialty cake or something else.

[hexed schooner]

I didn’t do any room service last time. Whoops! I did eat the free fries, which I liked a lot.

[tidal rune]

I'm bringing my spork to eat ALL THE THINGS!!

[hexed schooner]

They did have the Starcruiser ‘chocolate rocks’ in the gelato shop

Which are also these https://morkeschocolates.com/products/chocolate-rocks

[tidal rune]

Sprinkles, I need to add Sprinkles to my shopping list!

[small walrus]

edible climate sim

[rancid raven]

I will have plenty of extra space if you need it.

[hexed schooner]

Thank you!

[unique trellis]

Room service cake is free

Good times.

[rancid raven]

Omg

Someone will just..bring me free cake?

[haughty crown]

Can’t believe we have a week 😳

Works been kicking my ass, excited to take more than a weekend off for the first time in who knows how long

[hexed schooner]

I am bringing too much stuff >.>

[small walrus]

but you're coming home with a lot less

[drowsy lynx]

I wonder if we will be in the room long enough to take advantage of room service.

I basically have no idea how much downtime there will be, nor how much we'd WANT there to be.

[tidal rune]

Room service is for late night munchies.

[drowsy lynx]

I think at some point over the years, I lost both the ability to relax and the desire to relax when there are Things To Be Done.

Like, we could sit in a chair and watch the ocean pass by, but we could also run around the ship and see everything and find Starcruiser people and have conversations and ride the AquaMouse and grab some ice cream and do a scavenger hunt and see everything and do everything.

And that's before even thinking about shipboard shows and entertainment.

I feel like I'm in danger.

[tidal rune]

Same. Getting as much done as I can so next Wednesday when I leave I won't have any client calls.

[little river]

They do! They've been warned!

[tidal rune]

We can sleep when we get back home!

[little river]

I don't sleep at home, either!

[tidal rune]

Who am I kidding, me neither.

[drowsy lynx]

I'm pretty good at sleeping.

[unique trellis]

I know!!!!

[lean grove]

I’m great at taking naps.

[drowsy lynx]

I can't nap. Leaves me groggy and useless.

Uselesser.

[tidal rune]

We live in a glorious age with cake delivery. 🎂

📢Roll call! Who is participating in the Castaway Cay 5k. I need an approximate head count.

[rancid raven]

I think we should have a room party that’s just us in pajamas eating cake

[tidal rune]

You had me at pajamas but then cake sealed the deal.

[little river]

Me +1

[little river]

Hello yes, this is now mandatory

[drowsy lynx]

We have not signed up for the 5k. I do not know much about it. I assume we're not doing it? I am an accomplished elliptical machine maniac but do not normally run on real ground.

[rancid raven]

Who has the biggest room we can all eat cake in? 😄

[tidal rune]

No sign up required. Walking is permitted. I will be walking AND enjoying a MM ice cream at the same time. Multitasking

[drowsy lynx]

Then...maybe? We signed up for a stingray/snorkel/tube/probably not bikes package, so that's priority, but I don't know if we have any other Castaway plans.

I am honestly not a sun and beach person.

[tidal rune]

There isn't a formal start/end time. You can do it at your leisure. The group picture is at 10am that is something to consider.

[little river]

I think it's @hexed schooner but we have a balcony at least!

[rancid raven]

I mean we could also claim a common area somewhere too, as long as there are Jammie’s and cake haha

[little river]

After the swag swap might work! We'll be in jammies!

[rancid raven]

That’s a great idea

Also is there a list of what is happening for our little starcruiser group? I’ve been woefully out of the loop because of life

[little river]

All we have that's rebels specific is jocks on the 28th at night, let me find @tidal rune s schedule for everything else

Here you go @rancid raven https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OaC9irRGvljuyWVFHD-_Pt8AamWIwFg2/mobilebasic

[rancid raven]

Thank u

[little river]

C a k e party

[hexed schooner]

I don’t know my partner’s handle here - but he’s going!

We can have a party in my room! That’s where I’ll have the full sized Sector Set!

[little river]

Kevin and I are going to saunter it

[hexed schooner]

Oh, and @copper hedge is also doing it

[little river]

I'm watching snorkel videos to get excited lol

I wanted to make sure there were 🐠🐠

[small walrus]

they live there

[little river]

It's no Puerto Rico snorkel but there's a daisy duck so it evens out

[little river]

How do they afford the snorkel pass??

[small walrus]

they get it comped

[little river]

Oh dang I should look into that

[tidal rune]

Cake party, I like y'all more and more each day.

Want me to add the Wednesday Rebel event to the events document?

[tidal rune]

I want to see all the underwater statues

[little river]

I'll see if I can find our underwater camera!

[little river]

Nooooo probably not, I don't want non rebels to feel bad that we're so super cool 😦

[small walrus]

if you don't intend to go deep, a waterproof case for a phone works

[little river]

I don't think that park is more than 7-8 feet by the looks of it!

We have a little GoPro somewhere

[small walrus]

I have an $80 GoAmateur. because it sure ain't a GoPro

[unique trellis]

I'll be wearing my Mandalorian Jammie Jams and carrying a spork.

[little river]

I'm on an ewok jammies, or maybe just teddy bear if I don't make the hood lol

Or maybe I'll just bring Totoro onesie lol

[unique trellis]

Everyone should wear what brings them joy.

And is packable.

[drowsy lynx]

Please keep reminding me about Jock's Wednesday. My brain was thinking departure was Saturday and it's got my time sense completely messed up.

[rancid raven]

Yeyyyy let’s do it

[rancid raven]

Omg I’m gonna bring my life day spork good idea haha

@hexed schooner let us know when/where. I love this plan. CAKEEEEE AND JAMMIES

[unique trellis]

Yassss

[hexed schooner]

I went snorkeling with my invaded iPhone and it survived. It was terrifying though

[tidal rune]

I'm also bringing my spork!

[lean grove]

Is there a specific time ya’ll are going to do it?

[small walrus]

invaded?

[tidal rune]

There isn't an official start time. You start and finish at the near the bike rental then complete at your leisure. After finishing you get your finisher medal.

[hexed schooner]

Oops! Uncovered (naked) iPhone

[lean grove]

I was wondering if there was a specific time everyone here was going to do the 5k.

[small walrus]

theoretically modern phones have some waterproofing, but I certainly wouldn't trust the salt.

[little river]

We're going to do it first thing I think and we're NOT running

I miiight work up to a mosey

But expect a saunter

[lean grove]

I’m not trying to run it again. We may walk it. We have massages scheduled for the afternoon, so we might try before lunch.

[drowsy lynx]

Did the time change for the Castaway photo? 11 is when our stingray etc. thing starts -- I'd have sworn it was at 10-something before.

[tidal rune]

Yes it's now 11

[drowsy lynx]

Troublesome.

[little river]

We're probably skipping it too, don't fret!

[tidal rune]

There is an after hours event at the MK February 29 until 1am. That means that bus transportation will be available until 2am. So if you are watching the launch from a resort other than the one you are staying you will have a transportation option. Bus to MK then bus to your resort.

[unique trellis]

I woke up this morning and decided to wear my Batuu bound for pirate night instead of my dressy dress. It eliminates a pair of shoes.

[unique trellis]

Thank you - good to know!

[tidal rune]

5k today. 5k next week. "Running" in the loosest sense of the word

[unique trellis]

Moving your body for the 5K is what counts!

[tidal rune]

There are breakfast tacos AND chocolate milk at the finish line!! That's what counts. 🙃

[unique trellis]

So, I learned this week that mixing hot chocolate and coffee in the afternoon peps a person right up!

[tidal rune]

📢After you finish the 5k, collect your medal from the CM at the Bike Rental Station. Then, find me for a super exclusive momento to document your achievement.

[rancid raven]

I just learned there are CHURRO WAFFLES on the ship. Goodbye see you later I’m gonna die happy.

[tidal rune]

But how about Churro Waffles topped with ice cream!?

[lean grove]

I don’t even know how I’m going to eat all of the yummy things.

[unique trellis]

I say yes.

[rancid raven]

It took me a few months to work off everything I ate/drank on my Halcyon voyages. I look progressively worse after each trip in image scans.😄

[fossil swan]

Is anyone else having a bit of a panic at how peoply everything is going to be?

I think the reason I make so many things is it gives me a reason to say hi

I'm making these for a friend who will be handing them out, look for Carrie Jo or Carly to get one!

[tidal rune]

I'm allergic to people. 😔

[little river]

Just know if I come across cold it's just the overwhelming peopleness of it all

I really do like you all very much!

Except that one person, they know who they are 😠

[tidal rune]

Me questioning & analyzing every reply to you.

[little river]

Oh no, unless you stole money from my friends, we're good

I see you there, @astral topaz

[astral topaz]

It's me, definitely me

[little river]

It's because you refuse to try my burrito

[lean grove]

What kind of burrito?

[astral topaz]

Lava hot burrito of mouth burning doom

[little river]

It's not bad!

[lean grove]

I’m picky…I only want my burritos to have meat and French fries in them.

[little river]

I had the cheeseburger burrito last week

[lean grove]

Was it a Cheeseburger in a burrito or a burrito in a cheeseburger?

[little river]

Cheeseburger in a burrito

I liked it more than expected haha

[small walrus]

if they don't, they will soon.

[little river]

You can't block me on a bote ❤️❤️

[small walrus]

I hope you run into him during the pajama party so you can serve the verbal beatdown while dressed as an ewok

[tidal rune]

So it's a male. Sells but doesn't deliver.

[small walrus]

https://tenor.com/view/the-lonely-island-im-on-a-boat-anything-is-possible-gif-16879364

[rancid raven]

Omg I haven’t seen this before at TJ’s BUT IM GONNA GO BUY IT

[little river]

It's in the produce section! And it would be unreal with some of that tart spicy tamarind sauce

[little river]

Oh my god what a dream that would be

[drowsy lynx]

Well, now we gotta do it.

Somebody please help us keep track of who we're supposed to talk to about what awesome goodies, especially once we have no wifi.

I am inordinately concerned about missing things.

[tidal rune]

All the cool kids are doing it 😎

[drowsy lynx]

Oh, I guess I don't gotta do it. 😦

[tidal rune]

No take backs

[zealous quartz]

Oh no is this peer pressure

I saw an after school special about it

[drowsy lynx]

Maybe. It's been so long.

[zealous quartz]

Or possibly a PSA starring the ninja turtles

[tidal rune]

You make your own 5k. If that is measured in trips to the bar so be it.

[drowsy lynx]

Can I get credit for going over 5k a day on the elliptical?

[tidal rune]

I'm not leaving that island without the medal.

I'll vouch for you.🙃

[drowsy lynx]

Huzzah!

I've been saying that a lot tonight.

[tidal rune]

After school specials were the best. I miss them.

[tidal rune]

Me. See me.

[little river]

Everyone please get in the Whatsapp as it apparently works over the free ship WiFi

I'm trying to find the invite link again

https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjY6oytxOvvDA4KMzNMf9y

[unique trellis]

I thought there was also a chat option through the Disney app?

[little river]

Does it support group chats?

[unique trellis]

Ah, no.

[lean grove]

I thought the Disney Cruise App had group chats.

[little river]

I have no idea

[unique trellis]

I just assumed it did not.

I actually do not know.

It does!!!

https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/featured/navigator-app/

"Chat one-to-one or with multiple friends and family members at the same time."

[drowsy lynx]

I think we're in the WhatsApp thing now.

Maybe probably.

No visible chat. Lots of phone numbers.

[little river]

There you go

[drowsy lynx]

I saw that!

[zealous quartz]

I'd gotten so used to Discord that it was a bit of a shock not to join the WhatsApp and have access to all the backlog. I basically only use WhatsApp to talk to my family 😂

[little river]

We were just waiting for you to join before we started talking

[lean grove]

I had to mute all the apps…too many chats too many notifications

[drowsy lynx]

You're all going to give us clothing anxiety.

[little river]

Ok look.

In my defense, it's what I trained to do

[drowsy lynx]

We were just going to bring...clothing. Enough for each day. Maybe some would be Starcruiser t-shirts.

[little river]

I won't be wearing a crinoline so the ball gown is really just a floor length black velvet gown, very casual

I'm wearing jeans and nerd tees during the day

I just never get a chance to wear the gowns I make!

[drowsy lynx]

I can't call that unreasonable.

[unique trellis]

I decided against my fancy dress because it required another pair of shoes. Will wear my Batuu outfit for Pirate Night and cruise casual for the others.

[drowsy lynx]

I do need to decide if my pirate night outfit is going to be my fancy and complicated Canto Bight outfit or my rubbish casual Raithebound.

I'm inclined to do the easy one.

[unique trellis]

I was getting too stressed out about it.

Although the dress itself packs small.

[drowsy lynx]

For those not on FB, it looks like a bunch are planning to wear Forever shirts on disembarkation day.

[little river]

My formal gowns are designed (by me) for comfort , so I might look fancy but I feel like I'm wearing jammies

[haughty crown]

I fully intended on finishing packing today but did not happen

[hexed schooner]

Disney cruise app does have group chats but you need to add every user by hand via their cruise id

[haughty crown]

ive got a list of things I want to bring at least

I'm assuming the group chats probably have a limit too right?

[hexed schooner]

I don’t use WhatsApp - so please keep the channel updated - I mean, you are all the people I want to talk to

Plus I’ll have autumn and Constance to keep me up to date

[unique trellis]

I think it's a wifi issue? This channel won't work on the Disney "free" ship wifi.

So the Disney app works and apparently Whatsapp works.

[unique trellis]

Ah - thank you. It's packed, but now I know when to wear it!

[hexed schooner]

WhatsApp works if you pay for WiFi. I don’t think it works if you don’t pay for WiFi. It did t work for us on a cruise in December

[little river]

Oh bummer, someone had said it would work on the free WiFi

[unique trellis]

There’s conflicting info on the Internet.

Shocking, I know.

[lean grove]

Ummm…I was just checking the weather and it looks like it might rain while we are at Castaway Cay.

[unique trellis]

The r/dcl subreddit says WhatsApp works for text but not photos on guest wifi on Disney ships so long as they have some relatively recent upgrade to the wifi.

We shall all find out in less than a week! 🎉

[hexed schooner]

It was super windy in castaway cay and they closed everything except going into the water, but it was too cold so most people stayed on the boat.

[drowsy lynx]

Good thing we're there mostly for the people.

And the soft serve.

[hexed schooner]

And the unlimited free fries

And the delicious breakfast

[drowsy lynx]

Can the fries also be breakfast, and the breakfast fries?

[lean grove]

And cake of the day

[little river]

Cake with a side of fries is why I have to do the 5k

[young badge]

Cake of the day, and I'm cruising on my birthday. Nice 🙂

[unique trellis]

Was just reading a post on r/dcl asking the question "Can you have breakfast twice?"

The answer was "yes."

[tidal rune]

If I try/see something I need more of i'm asking. Politely. 🙃

[hexed schooner]

The breakfast in cabanas is the only breakfast worth having imo

[unique trellis]

I like to have coffee and a light breakfast through room service, because I wake up earlier than my husband and my sister. Then I can relax on the balcony with a book and food. Keeps me from getting hangry.

[tidal rune]

We've decided to do the MK after hours event Feb 29 after the evening Oga's meet up. Event times are 10-1am. Tickets $145 AP/DVC, $175 general. Sleeping, what's that?

Unlimited ice cream, bottled drinks and POPCORN! I am a glutton for WDW popcorn. Plus Tron will be available via the stand by line.

[tidal rune]

Same. I need a little something before breakfast.

[little river]

I'm a coffee only kind of girl

I don't usually eat until lunch

[hexed schooner]

Last time on the boat, room service opened the same time as cabanas- so it didn’t seem easier to get room service

And the rooms were so tiny- I’d wake up my partner if I got food or tried to scoot past people to get to the balcony if I had someone on the couch

[little river]

I love how sweet you are while I'm over here shaking Kevin awake to tell him I'm getting coffee 😄

[hexed schooner]

Hahahah! Well, last time I went in Dec we had three rooms and a lot of people so I knew a few of us would sneak out at 6am and wait for cabanas to open

[fossil swan]

Does anyone else dread packing? All my bounding ideas are turning into shorts and tshirts the closer I get to leaving

[little river]

Yep, I've got one bound for the park and then it's casual the rest of the cruise except I'm doing formal gowns for 2 dinners, not costumes though, just gowns!

[fossil swan]

Oooh I love gowns!

[little river]

I was trying one of the gowns on again last night and was reminded how I completely forgot to put in one of the pockets so it's only got the one 😄

[fossil swan]

I'm afraid to put all the swag in my checked bag but am worried TSA will be like WTF. Pockets in gowns is everything

[little river]

It's a giant deep pocket too

[fossil swan]

This doesn't look suspicious at all right??

[little river]

Oh if I don't end up with a porgnet I need to buy one after!

[fossil swan]

I got you! I'm not selling though, because it's a copy of a design I saw somewhere else ♥️

[little river]

It's just so cuuuute!!!

[fossil swan]

Right???

[hexed schooner]

The swag level for this cruise might be insane

[hexed schooner]

In order to get into a tropical mood, I probably need to do a little Andor and Rogue One rewatch

[fossil swan]

We're going to need a dedicated photo album!

[fossil swan]

Andor 😍😍😍

[hexed schooner]

I’m recently found out it is one of the least watched shows which blows my mind

[tidal rune]

Me asking my Plus 1, Bring me my breakfast tray!

[hexed schooner]

I guess they have hot breakfast on concierge

[fossil swan]

They did on the fantasy, but it's like small dishes buffet

[hexed schooner]

Cold only everywhere else. And I think hot has to be pre-ordered the night before

[tidal rune]

Same so considering carry on but if TSA needs me to open the packages then they are wrecked.

[hexed schooner]

I mailed all my swag in my luggage to my preboarding hotel

[fossil swan]

Brilliant!

[tidal rune]

Rogue One is my favorite SW movie

[hexed schooner]

I am religious about never checking a bag

[little river]

Speaking of cute, this is my vacation project this trip (baby blanket)

[hexed schooner]

Which is how I ended up wearing my costume on the plane for Starcruiser

[fossil swan]

My husband and I are doing Wish concierge in May, but he's laid down the no spoilers law about the ship

[fossil swan]

Do you think I could get away with my headpiece on the plane?

Otherwise I am not bringing it

[tidal rune]

Every time my brain remembers something I add it to my bag. Packing is a cumulative process for me.

[hexed schooner]

I got away with mine

[tidal rune]

Yes!

[fossil swan]

Worse case scenario it's my carry on and I have them put it in the closet on the plane, but I'm in the fence

[hexed schooner]

I also had mine with the stand and they let me keep it on my lap in a bag

[fossil swan]

I love that your mask matches!!

[hexed schooner]

Ha! I was arriving at 10am for a same day voyage! Yay last minute cancellations!

That’s my favorite mask

I don’t wear glasses, so it’s mega comfy

I hope someone reprints the Saja handbook

And has it in a cool handmade type format

Ugh. Maybe I need to do it

[fossil swan]

Oooh that would be amazing, especially like letterpress on cotton paper

[hexed schooner]

And slightly better drawings more in line with the ones from rebels

Like these ones https://www.etsy.com/listing/827673064/

[fossil swan]

The Saja are such an untapped story, I hope they consider bringing it into the shows or novels

[fossil swan]

Perhaps we pool $$ for a commission?

[hexed schooner]

I am 100% pitching a script about gaya’s sister

[hexed schooner]

I’ll work on it!

[fossil swan]

I just printed this last night!!

It's the logo my friend Brook's designed for the Gaya Fan Club

[hexed schooner]

Aww. I have that as a sticker and a pin

[fossil swan]

He's so talented!

[unique trellis]

Looks like room service starts at 7? I can live with that. And my sister (or husband) are usually ok with me quietly moving about the room. My sister sleeps with earplugs and my husband sleeps like a freaking log in the morning, the lucky guy!

[unique trellis]

What time do the soda dispensers open? I always like a Diet Coke first thing in the morning!

[hexed schooner]

Cabanas and all the soda fountains opens at 7am on the dream (probably wish too)

I would get in at 6:30 and they usually had stuff open in one station for the early birds

I assume the pool side opens around the same time

[little river]

I've started packing so my cat has started being dramatic

[little river]

Does the Wish have Cabanas?

[hexed schooner]

Cabanas is the restaurant buffet open breakfast and lunch

Much better food than sit down breakfast or room service

[fossil swan]

My dogs haven't quite caught on yet but once they see the bags by the door they freak out

[little river]

Oooh the wish has Marcelines Market instead, probably the same food though

[unique trellis]

I love packing, but I've ratcheted back my cosplay ideas to a simple outfit for GE. Leggings, lightweight chelsea boots, and a Padme-type shirt from HerUniverse.

[unique trellis]

I'm mailing snorkeling gear and reef-safe sunscreen to Pop.

[little river]

Yep I have a jumpsuit, vest, boots for GE

[lean grove]

Except the Churro Mickey Waffles, I think those are only on the Wish.

[hexed schooner]

I got the churro Mickey on the dream in Dec

[lean grove]

Oh that’s exciting! When we went last year they weren’t available in the Dream.

[tidal rune]

Today I met a capybara and fed a bison.

[unique trellis]

I joined the WhatsApp group.

[tidal rune]

Ask me about my last experience on the Astro Orbiter 🤢

[little river]

A good day!

[little river]

I swapped my Dooney for my travel purse, it's all happening!

[tidal rune]

Oh yeah, when I switch to my travel wallet then it feels real

[drowsy lynx]

How was your last experience on the Astro Orbiter?

[tidal rune]

I was carried off. Couldn't even get in the elevator

[drowsy lynx]

I'm sorry! That sounds awful.

[tidal rune]

Never again.

https://disneycruiselineblog.com/2023/08/updated-pricing-for-onboard-internet-packages/?fbclid=IwAR2u0YqlGVxNk_4xmzcbMjqm5WFNVOXHvkbhBW-ggihhHXDVqhgs9EWUYg8#google_vignette

[unique trellis]

I’m currently engaged in the very important business of getting my pre-cruise pedicure.

[lean grove]

I just switched to my travel rings and put the real ones in the safe.

[tidal rune]

document is print ready if you are into that kind of physical media. i am. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OaC9irRGvljuyWVFHD-_Pt8AamWIwFg2/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104323737343565498181&rtpof=true&sd=true

[haughty crown]

Is Dramamine the way to go for motion sickness meds? I’m usually fine on small boats but I’ve managed to get “seasick” from a pirate video game so want to cover my bases

[lean grove]

Dramamine non-drowsy works really well for me. There are also the seabands which have worked well for me during the day when I’m walking around.

[haughty crown]

Amazing, thank you!! It’s crunch time lol

[little river]

The Maria hairpiece did not make the cut for luggage space!!

[drowsy lynx]

Oh no!

[little river]

I had to make some serious cuts for swag

[drowsy lynx]

Oh yes!

[rancid raven]

Sacrifices must be made for the greater good

[tidal rune]

Can you double up on meds? Pills and a band or patch?

I don't want to OD on the ship.

[little river]

The greater good

We're eating roasted veggies and quinoa and brown rice (with egg) to prep our bodies for cake and cocktails lol

[drowsy lynx]

Is that how it works.

[little river]

It is if I say so!

[unique trellis]

That sounds pretty good!

I've purchased the less drowsy Dramamine.

[hexed schooner]

Personally, I get very sea sick and I was okay on the dream. That said, on small boats, the only thing that works 100% for me with no side effects is scopalomine patches which a lot of people were wearing. They are prescription but work super well.

The band does not work for me, either so ginger chews. Dramamine makes me sleepy.

Scopalomine needs to be put on behind your ear the night before and works for 3 days. I recommend it and I can’t do millennium falcon or most Disney rides without it.

[drowsy lynx]

So we need to request breakfast churro waffles at dinner the previous night? Is that the takeaway from FB?

[lean grove]

You can do the wrist bands and either the pills or the patch, not both.

[rancid raven]

Important question, I also need to know

[unique trellis]

I'm on the edge of my seat. How do I get churro waffles for breakfast?!

[unique trellis]

BUT HOW DO I GET THEM?

[drowsy lynx]

Jedi mind tricks.

[unique trellis]

OK, I can do that.

practices handwaving

[drowsy lynx]

As long as your server isn't a Hutt or a Toydarian.

[rancid raven]

They are gonna be so unprepared for the amount of requests they are about to have

[hexed schooner]

They had them on the third day at the buffet breakfast when i was on the dream

[drowsy lynx]

Why am I bringing this many t shirts

[hexed schooner]

I am bringing… 2? For 5 days?

[drowsy lynx]

I think I have two for each day.

And nothing formal whatsoever.

[hexed schooner]

Ha! I am not bringing anything formal

[little river]

Oh boy oh boy I am

[hexed schooner]

On the dream people wore full on ball gowns

It was a little intense

[little river]

I am bringing a ball gown

[hexed schooner]

Omg!

[little river]

I made it

[hexed schooner]

Of course you did

[little river]

It's elegant not cheesy!

[hexed schooner]

I am bringing a dress but it’s halcyonic and most people have already seen it

Because I dislike dressing up

[little river]

I packed Jean which I realized I never do so IDK what's going on with me

Lol jeans

Not a singular Jean

[hexed schooner]

It could get chilly on the ship

Especially during performances

[little river]

Yeah I also am bringing a pashmina

[hexed schooner]

Nice

[little river]

I am always cold

[hexed schooner]

It was freezing outside during a couple shore excursions

[little river]

When we went to Bermuda it was a full on monsoon, I did not enjoy

I was so grouchy we even fought and we don't do that often

[drowsy lynx]

I don't get cold much, but I'll have some long pants if needed and I guess I should bring at least one thing with long sleeves.

[haughty crown]

Looks like we might have to prep not not ideal castaway cay weather

[hexed schooner]

Yeah - chilly and cloudy, if not rainy

[drowsy lynx]

It will be what it will be.

[lean grove]

I have a full suitcase and a full carry-on and I feel totally under packed.

[hexed schooner]

Heh

I have two bathing suits, a dress, two shirts and two pairs of shorts. I’m ready

[unique trellis]

I’m bringing my Batuu hoodie. And a long sleeved linen shirt.

Coming from a colder climate so the hoodie serves a “getting to the airport” function as well.

[haughty crown]

I keep thinking I need like 3 different jacket options but I’m trying to stop myself at a sweatshirt and a linen long sleeve shirt

Linen shirt is pink though so tbd on if that’ll work w all my outfits lol

[tidal rune]

If I don't pack one that that gives me a reason to buy a DCL pullover on board. 🙃

[drowsy lynx]

I cannot find our embroidered BSO infinity scarf loopies and it is driving me mad.

How will anyone know who we are if we don't have our names on us in Aurebesh at all times?

[unique trellis]

We’ll be in the Bahamas. Pink goes with everything!

[haughty crown]

Good point!!

[little river]

I've already forgotten who you are

[drowsy lynx]

See? That's exactly what happens.

[little river]

https://tenor.com/view/who-are-you-who-am-i-where-are-we-confusion-what-gif-14454260

[drowsy lynx]

(Actually, random people tend to remember us and it makes me extremely self-conscious.)

[little river]

Now get purple and white hair

[drowsy lynx]

I'm halfway there!

[little river]

So was I haha

[drowsy lynx]

Although who knows how much of it I'll have in a couple of years oh no my hair

[little river]

Yeah we are pretty memorable as well and despite the purple hair, I prefer to not be percieved by people unless I know them so I hate it

[drowsy lynx]

We'll walk into a restaurant we went to once ten months earlier and the server will be all "Hey, it's you guys! I know you want water, and how did you like that burger?"

And I will be all oh no what did we do that was so memorable was it my table manners do I have a funny voice

It's probably the funny voice. My table manners are impeccable.

[zealous quartz]

I am pretty sure a lot of it is "we have lived in small communities where we were one of the only mixed-ethnicity couples" 😬

I still vividly remember the time that we walked into a bank or something and someone was like "How's the baby?" And I was like "...non-existent...?"

And she immediately apologized for mistaking me for, I assume, the only other Asian in town.

[rancid raven]

I have this too, I think it’s the red hair. It’s nice to be remembered, though sometimes it’s also nice to wear a hat and just exist quietly.😄

[drowsy lynx]

That doesn't explain Sickies!

(What a terrible name for a restaurant.)

[haughty crown]

I remember specifically wearing a big space crown on starcruiser so characters could remember me easier, then on my first trip back having blue crew say “great to see you again!” and panicking because it worked but I forget them and now I feel horrible

[rancid raven]

Yes this is the downside. I always feel terrible when I don’t remember.💜

[drowsy lynx]

Yeah, my memory for faces is pretty awful.

And home planets.

[unique trellis]

Ugh. I just want to acknowledge the ugh-iness of this.

[unique trellis]

A woman came up to talk to me on Day 3 of my last voyage. Departure day. I had no recollection of her. Turned out I spoke with her at length in line to board on the same voyage. She seemed legit annoyed that I didn’t recognize her. 😬

[drowsy lynx]

It's a pretty brain-overwhelming experience!

[little river]

ATM visited, tip cash put in travel wallet!

Usually I have to use the airport ATM so I'm ahead of curve this time

[drowsy lynx]

I've been assuming there'll be an ATM on board.

Though I'm also a little unclear on what our pre-tip payment does and doesn't cover.

[lean grove]

We chose to prepay tips. Do you guys do that and tip in cash on top of that?

[drowsy lynx]

We did too, and now I'm wondering the same.

I never want to be the guy who doesn't tip properly.

[little river]

We do yes

[lean grove]

Yeah, especially knowing that they work 12 hours days for months at a time without a day off.

[little river]

There probably is but there's usually a big fee

[drowsy lynx]

So for those in the know, what's your tipping procedure?

[tidal rune]

This is just one of the errands I have on my lunch break.

[little river]

We prepay tips and then usually add another $1-2 per drink and leave something for the room. We also tip the porters

[fossil swan]

Hooray!!

I think I'm finally done making things

[small walrus]

be honest, you're never done making things

[fossil swan]

I feel seen

[little river]

I am making things RIGHT NOW

[fossil swan]

I realized I needed a note about the musical porg doors

[tidal rune]

I have to make tshirts for us and then I'm done. For real this time!

[fossil swan]

Huzzah!

[drowsy lynx]

Being asked to give up swag. A tough order, but needs must.

It's going to really confuse the non-Starcruiser guests who get them.

Never mind! The card addresses that.

Good way to make sure.

[hexed schooner]

Uhhhh

Bre is going on our cruise?!

Glory to the maker~

[drowsy lynx]

Quite a surprise!

[little river]

ok so here's the thing. Justin joined teh FB group ages ago but I thought naaaah no way they are going

thankfully I know an artist who can make them an engagement gift

highly reccomend marrying an artist, you guys. very handy

[drowsy lynx]

Are writers artists?

[little river]

some are and others are sarah j maas

[drowsy lynx]

Is that Sara Jay Mac's evil twin or something?

[little river]

you know. that would track.

[drowsy lynx]

Is the present a painting of them getting engaged by the turbolifts while Raithe and Gaya watch?

That seems like a quickie.

And we could just commission a version with our heads pasted on.

[tidal rune]

It's real now!

[small walrus]

those are gorgeous!

did they not take a name for your partner?

[drowsy lynx]

People can be named Plus 1.

It's the future.

[cursive scarab]

Starcruiser Cruise Takeover

[hexed schooner]

Thank you, @cursive scarab !!

[tidal rune]

I didn't think they would arrive in time.

He who shall not be named.

[cursive scarab]

yw, more use.

[little river]

Yay we're a real chat now!

[limpid gazelle]

Porgs in progress.

[little river]

Oh my god

Covet

[limpid gazelle]

… there was a mishap with the last batch 🫣

[frail valve]

So what you're saying is there's a collectible Bad Batch of porgs?

[limpid gazelle]

#FrankenPorg

🤦‍♀️

[lean grove]

Poor little guy

[drowsy lynx]

Wait wait wait.

I can actually get a porg this time?

And make up for my Muster 2 failure?

[hexed schooner]

I bet @limpid gazelle can porg you till you can barely stand.

[drowsy lynx]

I want a porg that's related to the porg in the cargo hold over dry dock.

[limpid gazelle]

I fully plan to porg the entire ship (with help)

[drowsy lynx]

Help from porgs.

[rancid raven]

Awww I love those. I have one that sits on my little silver starcruiser tin from the bathroom 💙

[tidal rune]

This is the kind of humor I signed up for.🤭

[fleet elm]

Hello space boat people

This thread/channel has a wonky interface. Switching to it always starts at the top and there are a lot of posts because apparently there are a lot of GSC super fans

[small walrus]

click "following", maybe that will help.

[limpid gazelle]

I’ve got at least 1300 porgs coming with me.

But the little golden ones are the most rare.

[drowsy lynx]

So you're saying I need one of each.

[little river]

Oh interesting, it's not doing that for me!

[rancid raven]

Porgageddon: the sequel

[little river]

Is everyone on the linked dinner list?

I plan on sitting next to you all and saying "no thanks I'm not hungry" and then eating half of your fries

[tidal rune]

I called DCL yesterday to ask some questions about dinner. The CM said I wonder why this is taking so long to bring up your table mates. I heard her mutter, oh my.

[drowsy lynx]

We're on the list.

Don't forget churro waffles.

[unique trellis]

I think we’re on the list. When I checked in I was asked if I wanted to connect eleventy billion people to my account…

[drowsy lynx]

Yup.

So much doxing.

[unique trellis]

Is there any interest in a smaller Rebels WhatsApp group chat?

[haughty crown]

I think we're separate 😬 a friend has to do the early seating for dietary reasons

[little river]

Perfection

[little river]

Ok good to know, I'll stop in and steal your fries then

We cancelled our snorkel rental on castaway in case of weather. If it's nice we'll just rent there

[drowsy lynx]

I assume they'll either cancel the whole shebang for us or it'll all be fine.

[lean grove]

I hope we can still do our massages even if it’s raining.

[little river]

I feel like they won't cancel if it's safe but not ideal. Since we only had the one thing it made sense for us. Yours would be impossible to get day of

[drowsy lynx]

True true.

Fortunately, as nice as Castaway stuff might be, it's probably not the main reason most of us are going, and those other things are gonna happen rain or shine.

[limpid gazelle]

I desperately want to swim out to the nautilus.

[drowsy lynx]

We don't know much of the details of the underwater stuff, which either means we'll miss things out of ignorance or we'll be delightfully surprised. Probably both.

[unique trellis]

Same. I do plan on watching a few Wish videos before I fly tomorrow, though.

But it doesn’t take much for me to be amused, so I expect to enjoy myself no matter what!

😆

[tidal rune]

https://travelwiththemagic.com/rainy-day-plan-disneys-castaway-cay/

[unique trellis]

Can anyone tell me how the transfers work from a Disney resort to Port Canaveral? I know we have them booked, I just don't know when the bus will leave Pop and how I will find out.

[tidal rune]

Disney will email you and leave a letter at your resort the night before the cruise with further details and pick-up time.

[unique trellis]

Thank you.

[tidal rune]

I'm anxious for this information also. I'm hoping to have time for MM waffles before we leave.

Churro Waffle update

[lean grove]

We also spoke with the front desk last time. They came to the room and got it bags. They tell you when to be ready and where to meet.

[unique trellis]

Thanks all! I’m a planner and like to have everything known in advance.

My god I want a churro waffle.

[drowsy lynx]

I want nothing more in life at this point.

First churro waffles, second Halcyon back.

Third world peace, I guess.

Fourth, candle.

[little river]

candle should be higher

[drowsy lynx]

Waffles, candle, spacebote, peace?

[rancid raven]

Churro waffles and Porgs, that’s what this cruise is really about.

[tidal rune]

And stickers!🙃

[limpid gazelle]

So. Many. Porgs.

😂

[drowsy lynx]

oh

[fossil swan]

Hellooooooo

Checked in for my flight this morning!

Who's arriving tomorrow?

[hexed schooner]

When I went, it was so windy we could only swim. All the platforms and activities were closed.

[tidal rune]

Arriving tomorrow evening

[hexed schooner]

I am! SFO-MCO arriving tomorrow at 5:14pm!

[little river]

We get in at like noon tomorrow and plan on bumming around springs

TOMORROW

[unique trellis]

My sister just arrived and has checked in at Pop! I arrive tomorrow night.

[tidal rune]

I'm going to try to get to Gideons Wednesday or Thursday so I can get the Feb cookies. Then again on Monday for the March cookies.

[hexed schooner]

I gotta cancel my Edison reservations

I’ve NEVER BEEN TO GiDEONS

I am such a failure

Maybe I’ll go Thursday

How do you do it? Just show up super early?

[small walrus]

or show up whenever if you'll be there a while, since they do the VQ

[hexed schooner]

I did that last summer and it was 6 hours

That was a lot of nope

[little river]

We show up the moment we get to springs and get on the VQ if there is one, the last time it was a 15 minute line with no VQ so we waited

but if there is, we get on it and then go away and do whatever and come back

ok, Bre is performing at the Edison on Thursday but not Wednesday

[small walrus]

In December it was five hours, but since Jock's took over two hours, it ended up working ok

[rancid raven]

Arriving Thursday night because time zones. IS IT TIME TO GO YET??!

[hexed schooner]

Bryce’s last day is Tuesday before he goes on a vaca.

[drowsy lynx]

VQ is mostly only weekends.

In our experience, at least.

[small walrus]

depends on how busy it is. lol February should be good though

[hexed schooner]

Oct 1 (Sunday) was 250 minutes.

I did not get a cookie that day

[drowsy lynx]

We got called riiiight after we left Springs last weekend.

[hexed schooner]

Okay. Thursday. It’s gonna happen

[little river]

Hot take - I don't actually like the cookies at Gideons

[hexed schooner]

Ha!

[drowsy lynx]

Gasp

[hexed schooner]

I have heard they are mediocre but I want to have an informed opinion

[drowsy lynx]

It just depends what you're into.

[little river]

but I will say very mean things to people I like a LOT for the peanut butter cold brew and the red velvet cake (which has nuts I am allergic to)

[drowsy lynx]

They're decadent.

For good or ill.

[little river]

I think that's a good descriptor

extremely decadent, very rich and SO SWEET

[drowsy lynx]

There's also the new cookie bar at Summer House.

Half a Gideon's cookie is very nice to nibble on for 45-60 minutes while watching cartoons.

[hexed schooner]

I like cookies and decadence

And lol eating half a cookie at a time

In my house - we eat the entire bag with regret