MouseFest - An International Gathering
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December 3 - December 11, 2006

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ALL events are open to ALL cruisers.

All events are at no charge except the Disney Cruise Line
Castaway Cay Parasailing and Stingway Encounter excursion meets
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If you would like a MouseFest Navigator delivered to your stateroom daily and/or wish to participate in the Stateroom Door Contest, please be sure to register your stateroom number.

A special YahooGroup for MouseFest sailors is online.
Please register your cabin number to join.

Would you like to host an event on the cruise? Please send us your event ideas/details.

All Times and On Board Locations are subject to change.
Be sure to download the final schedule in late November prior to sailing!

SUNDAY
12/3/06
PORT CANAVERAL

"Wonderful" Stateroom Door Decoration Contest

Decorate from Sunday 12/3 - thru Tuesday 12/5 - 7pm

Judging Begins at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, 12/5

Winner Announcement Wednesday -- 12/6 3:45pm --
Beach Blanket Buffet outside deck area

Cruising with us on the Disney Wonder? Decorate your metal stateroom door, incorporate MouseFest in the design, and register to enter our decorating contest! You must have your door decorated by 7:00 pm on day 3 (Tuesday, Dec. 5). Deb and Jennifer will cruise the hallways and judge doors based on creativity, originality, and your ability to use MouseFest in your decor. The winner will be announced at TBD on day 4.

MouseFest 2006 graphics will be available in July.
Grand Prize: Disney Cruise Line Tapestry Woven Throw, Retail $40.00
Open to All MouseFest Sailors
JUDGES: Jennifer Marx and Deb Wills

Port Canaveral Meet and Greet

Longer Time!!

10:30 - 12:30am

Cruise terminal coffee shop

Meet at the cruise terminal coffee shop (R.E. Fresh's Gulf Stream Coffee Bar) from 10:30-11:30 am prior to boarding the Disney Wonder to meet all MouseFest cruisers! Get your MouseFest Buttons and Pocket Guide to all shipboard events.

Open to All MouseFest Sailors
HOSTS: Deb Wills and Dave Marx

 

Mouse Fan Adventure:
Treasure Hunt


2:00 -3:30pm

Sunday 12/3 or Monday 12/4

Location: CoveCafe

Avast Maties! Explore your surroundings and find the hidden (and not so hidden) clues, items, and people that may lead you a treasure! Visit the Mouse Fan Travel staff at the Cove Café between 2 – 3:30 Sunday or Monday to pick up your map Every treasure hunter that completes the adventure will have their map entered in a drawing for a FANtastic prize!

Open to All MouseFest Sailors
HOSTS: MouseFanTravel.com

Bon Voyage Sail Away Party

4:30 pm

After Mandatory Safety Drill

Deck 10, midship left

Come to the festive Disney Wonder Sail Away Party! Meet everyone who is cruising together for this four-night sailing to the Bahamas! This fun-filled party overflows with music, characters, and your fellow cruisers! Bring your bubbles!
Open to All MouseFest Sailors
HOSTS: Deb Wills, Jennifer and Dave Marx

WONDERful Magical Christmas Tree Lighting with Mickey Mouse and Friends
Time: Approximately 7:30pm Check your Navigator for exact time.



Atrium Lobby on Deck 3 midship

Experience the "WONDERful" Magical Christmas Tree Lighting as Mickey Mouse and Friends walk down the beautiful Atrium staircases. Join in a singalong as the Christmas Tree is lit and amazingly snow appears over the tree. A truly magical way to start the Mousefest Holiday Cruise.

There will also be room on the two decks above at the railings looking down on the Lobby. The best place to stand is in front of the staircase in front of the Triton's entrance and looking to the right at the Christmas tree. Maybe we can take a group photo afterwards. This event is before the second dinner of about 8:30 P.M. and after the first stage show of 6:10 P.M. The earlier you get there the better.

Open to All MouseFest Sailors
Host: RaySharpton from Tagrel.com

MONDAY
12/4/06
PORT: NASSAU, BAHAMAS

Cove Cafe Coffee Tawk

8:00 - 9:00am

Cove Cafe, Deck 9, midship

Join us for a morning cup of coffee and informal chat -- meet fellow MouseFest cruisers! Note: Cove Cafe is for persons 18 years of age and older.

Open to All MouseFest Sailors
HOSTS: Steve Barrett and Deb Wills

Round Nassau Town Walking Tour

10:00 am

Outside Walt Disney Theater, Deck 4, forward

Are you curious about Nassau but not sure about venturing forth alone? Join PassPorter's Dave Marx on his own walking tour of the port area. Wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared for a few steps and hills. You'll be back in time for lunch! Meet at 10:00 am outside the Walt Disney Theatre (deck 4 forward).

Open to All MouseFest Sailors
HOST: Dave Marx

Mouse Fan Adventure:
Treasure Hunt


2:00 -3:30pm

Location: CoveCafe

Avast Maties! Explore your surroundings and find the hidden (and not so hidden) clues, items, and people that may lead you a treasure! Visit the Mouse Fan Travel staff at the Cove Café between 2 – 3:30 Sunday or Monday to pick up your map Every treasure hunter that completes the adventure will have their map entered in a drawing for a FANtastic prize!

Open to All MouseFest Sailors
HOSTS: MouseFanTravel.com

Meet the Authors

4:00 - 5:00pm

Studio Sea,
Deck 4

Authors Steve Barrett (Hidden Mickeys and Hastle Free Disney Vacation), Dave and Jennifer Marx (PassPorter Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line Guide Books) and Deb Wills (PassPorter's Walt Disney World for Your Special Needs) will be on hand to answer questions and autograph copies of their books.

Open to All MouseFest Sailors
HOST: MouseEarVacations.com

Lounging with Jennifer, Dave and Deb

 

7:30-8:30 pm

Promenade Lounge, Deck 3


Stop by for a relaxing chat before dinner with fellow MouseFest cruisers!

Open to All MouseFest Sailors
HOSTS: Deb Wills and Jennifer and Dave Marx

TUESDAY
12/5/06
PORT: CASTAWAY CAY, BAHAMAS

ParaSailing on Castaway Cay

9:00am

Marges Barges

Must Reserve in Advance!


ParaSail with Deb and your fellow cruisers!

IMPORTANT: We can NOT reserve a boat so each person must sign up for the Parasailing Excursion on their own!

If you are unable to register online for the 9am parasailing, be sure to go to the excursion desk as soon as you board the Wonder to sign up.

Open to All MouseFest Sailors who Sign up via Disney Excursions
HOST: Deb Wills

Playdate Meet and Sandcastle Building Contest

10:30 am

Goofy's Sand Lot (far end of Family Beach)

It's Play Time in the Sunshine! Join toddler Alexander Marx and his parents (Jennifer and Dave) for a little kids playdate meet and sandcastle building contest. Sandcastle building contest is also open to big kids and kids at heart! We'll have pails, shovels, and other tools to build a castle or just play in the sand.

Open to All MouseFest Sailors
HOSTS: Alexander, Jennifer, and Dave Marx

Stingray Encounter at Castaway Cay

11:00am

Must Reserve in Advance!

Join your fellow Sailors and meet some stingrays up close and personal Disney style.

Open to All MouseFest Sailors who Sign up via Disney Excursions
HOSTS: Carol and Bob Ray

Trivia Contest

4:00 - 5:00pm

Studio Sea, Deck 4

Join in on a rousing game of Disney Trivia Challenges for all ages. Answer the questions and win prizes for your Disney knowledge!

Open to All MouseFest Sailors
HOST: MouseEarVacations.com

Pirate Costume Contest

6:00pm

Just outside the Promenade Lounge, Deck 3


Argh Mateys! Make Captain Jack proud! Show up in Pirate costume by 6:00pm or walk the plank!! Pirates can stop by, collect their treasure and enter to win a prize. Costume winner will be announced approx 6:15 so they may continue with their pillage and looting activities.

Open to All MouseFest Sailors
HOST:
MouseFanTravel.com

Pirates in the Carribean Night
Your Dinner Rotation and After Party


Join your table mates and wear your finest Pirate Garb and enjoy a night of fun filled with Disney Pirate Characters, Show, Late Night Buffet and Fireworks.

Lounging with Jennifer, Dave and Deb
5:50-6:30 pm

Promenade Lounge

Stop by for a relaxing chat before dinner with fellow MouseFest cruisers!

Open to All MouseFest Sailors
HOSTS: Deb Wills and Jennifer and Dave Marx

Stateroom Door Decoration Contest Deadline
Judging Begins
7:00 pm
Today is the deadline for decorating your door. (see details listed above). Have your door decorated by now, or you've missed the boat.

Prize: To Be Announced
Open to all MouseFest sailors who registered their stateroom number via the above form
JUDGES: Jennifer Marx and Deb Wills

Puerto Vallarta by Moonlight

Time: 8:00 pm Eastern, 7:00 pm Central

Location: Lido Deck Lounge

Join everyone's favorite crew members (except Doc, who will be too busy schmoozing a tipsy divorcee) for a fabulous sail away toast as we bid farewell to that jewel of the Mexican Riviera, Puerto Vallarta. Bring your crises -- they'll have them all solved within 60 minutes.

Please RSVP with ABC

Hosts: Julie, Gopher and Isaac (meets@mousefest.org)

WEDNESAY
12/6/06
DAY AT SEA
"Walk/Stroll/Roll the Plank" against Breast Cancer

8:30am

Meet at the Soda Station,
Deck 9, Aft

Ok, maybe not the plank, but we will walk/stroll/roll around Deck 10 a couple times weather permitting in support of 20 year Breast Cancer Survivor Deb Wills.

Join Deb, Annette Owens and others for a walk/stroll/roll around the deck. MouseFanTravel will donate $5 for each walker (up to 30 walkers) to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Fund in support of Deb Wills. There is no cost to those who walk. Special gifts for attendees.

Open to All MouseFest Sailors

HOST: MouseFanTravel.com

RSVP: Requested, but not necessary Annette@MouseFanTravel.com

Sharing Magical Moments at Sea

10:30 am-11:30 am

Diversions

Come and share you favorite cruise memories! The Magical Moment Podcast will be recording live for an upcoming show. Spend some time with new-found friends and relive the WONDER of your Disney Cruise.

Open to All MouseFest Sailors
HOST: Magical Moment Podcast/Mike Demopoulos

Hidden Mickey Tour

2:00pm

Meet on Deck 10, starboard side overlooking Mickey's kids' pool.

Walk around the Wonder in search of Hidden Mickeys. The walking tour of "new and hard-to-find" Hidden Mickeys will also include established Hidden Mickeys on the ship.

Open to All MouseFest Sailors
HOST:
Steve Barrett

 

Stateroom Door Contest Winners!

3:45pm

Location: Beach Blanket Buffet outside deck area


Join us for the announcement of our stateroom door contest winners and awarding of prizes (see details above)!

Open to All MouseFest Sailors who registered their stateroom number
JUDGES: Jennifer Marx and Deb Wills

Last Updated 11/27/06