Yea!!! A Pod Squad Cruise is in the works -- Thanks Pete!

[calypso*a*go-go]

I am so excited after listening to today's show...more prizes, a Pod Squad cruise and more!!!

Pete -- you rock! :thumbsup2

[mommyceratops]

I am so excited after listening to today's show...more prizes, a Pod Squad cruise and more!!!

Pete -- you rock! :thumbsup2

:banana: I have not listened but I am getting ready too!!!!!

[aprince&princess]

I haven't listened to this weeks podcast yet, but I can't wait.

[Annette_VA]

I'm listening now & Pete just talked about the Podcast Cruise. Woo hoo!!! :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: I can't wait to hear more details!

I was planning on trying to do a cruise in 2009 anyway, but now it's not "planning on," it's "going to do!" :teeth:

[rlduvall]

Did he say when?? I'm having the same iTunes problem everyone else is on getting the current show . . . and I don't use Listen Now because I don't have the ability to sit still at my computer for that long. :goodvibes

[alysnwndrlnd]

http://www.kiteskiteskites.com/windwheels/disney/images/MickeyBoat.jpg

[Annette_VA]

Did he say when?? I'm having the same iTunes problem everyone else is on getting the current show . . . and I don't use Listen Now because I don't have the ability to sit still at my computer for that long. :goodvibes

He mentioned May, but nothing's definite

[jpeka65844]

Wow! Since I suggested it in an earlier post, do I get a free ticket??? :rotfl:

Wish I would've known about that before Christmas!!! I would've asked for something other than my Mickey Mouse watch and all 3 seasons of Deadwood on DVD!!! :laughing:

[calypso*a*go-go]

Sorry Denice...A whole bunch of us have suggested doing a special cruise, so I'm afraid that cabin might be a bit crowded! What the heck -- the more the merrier, right? We'll just have to use the 'ol Navy hot bunk system. :scared1:

[tinkerbellblondie19]

Oooh, sun, water, and Kahtkam. Sounds great!

[mommyceratops]

Sorry Denice...A whole bunch of us have suggested doing a special cruise, so I'm afraid that cabin might be a bit crowded! What the heck -- the more the merrier, right? We'll just have to use the 'ol Navy hot bunk system. :scared1:

Count me in the room too! :laughing:

[oakmanner]

This is truly a great prize. And it's not as if you need to provide incentive for us to listen. Most of us would listen regardless of any prizes that may be offered. It sounds awesome and am looking forward to see how this all plays out. Great job Pete!!!:thumbsup2

Dennis-

[mommyceratops]

DS7 (Kaleb) listened tonight and heard the part of the cruise.

I said to DS isn't that exciting, what do you think of that?

He goes "I KNOW we are going"

I said how do you know we are going?

DS says "Oh I know we are going it's the DisUnplugged"
:hug:

So now DS7 and I are trying to figure out how to save our money!

[UrsulasShadow]

Well, there goes my Alaska trip...gotta save up for the PodCruise.

[mommyceratops]

Well, there goes my Alaska trip...gotta save up for the PodCruise.

Oh yea! UrsulaShadow is going!!! :worship: Hmmmm not sure I want to go on a boat with Ursula, I did see Little Mermaid! :rotfl2:

[Annette_VA]

Oh yea! UrsulaShadow is going!!! :worship: Hmmmm not sure I want to go on a boat with Ursula, I did see Little Mermaid! :rotfl2:

:laughing:

Our Ursula wouldn't be like that, though!

[UrsulasShadow]

:laughing:

Our Ursula wouldn't be like that, though!
Oh, I dunno about that...this sea witch has actually never BEEN to sea, so who knows how I'll react when I'm finally in my natural element.....:scared1:

[astrodrummergirl]

Darn, another pod event that I won't be able to attend, unless I don't eat or buy anything during my first year of university and probably miss all my first year exams, if i have any. At the rate that I would afford to go on a disney cruise the podcast would have to keep going until about 2015.

[Annette_VA]

Oh, I dunno about that...this sea witch has actually never BEEN to sea, so who knows how I'll react when I'm finally in my natural element.....:scared1:


Hopefully, the effect will be :woohoo: :banana: and not :crazy2: :sick:

[Annette_VA]

Darn, another pod event that I won't be able to attend, unless I don't eat or buy anything during my first year of university and probably miss all my first year exams, if i have any. At the rate that I would afford to go on a disney cruise the podcast would have to keep going until about 2015.

you just need to get to writing some emails and calling in some voicemails to better your chances of winning a spot!

Speaking of which...I can't remember - did Pete say that you just have to be signed up for the mailing list to be eligible or is it going to be you have to have a voicemail/email answered on air?

[astrodrummergirl]

you just need to get to writing some emails and calling in some voicemails to better your chances of winning a spot!

Speaking of which...I can't remember - did Pete say that you just have to be signed up for the mailing list to be eligible or is it going to be you have to have a voicemail/email answered on air?

Well, I've lost count of the amount of emails I've written to them and I couldn't quite figure out if the voicemail was toll free outside of the USA, I mean a UK to USA phone call isn't cheap. I think I signed up for the mailing list when it had the password to I think I've got all my bases covered, however, whenever I write an email with something interesting, Pete reads a similar email from someone else, however, as soon as I come up with something different and interesting, I'll be sure to write another!

[aprince&princess]

I just finished listening to this weeks podcast and they read my email! :cool1:

I hope that gives me a chance to win one of those staterooms!

Vickie

[calypso*a*go-go]

Is there an email segment this week?

[astrodrummergirl]

Nope, email segements start back on wednesday 9th jan

[UrsulasShadow]

I wonder if we'll need to start sending in new e-mails, or if they will still be drawing from the ones that were previously read.

[Annette_VA]

I wonder if we'll need to start sending in new e-mails, or if they will still be drawing from the ones that were previously read.

That's what I was wondering, too - do 2007 emails count? Hopefully, next week's podcast will have all the juicy details.

[aprince&princess]

Is there an email segment this week?

There wasn't a separate email show, but I had sent an email about the first aid stations and they mentioned it on this weeks show.

[saturday97]

I got the impression that the cruise wasn't a contest but a meet?? Hmm, maybe I need to go back and listen again.

I think they should record a podcast from the cruise! I'd love to hear some "on-the-spot" broadcasting!:)

[aprince&princess]

I believe that the cruise will be a meet, but Pete did mention that they were going to give away some staterooms.

A podcast from the boat would be fun to watch. (just don't take pictures! :rotfl2: )

[tinkerbellblondie19]

Oh, definitely would need pictures. Get bob in a bikini..

You know, I think I'll pass on the pictures.

[aGoofyMom]

He mentioned May, but nothing's definite

That would be awesome! The first 2 weeks of May are what I like to consider my 2 weeks of gifts! Starting with my wedding anniversary May 1 and ending with either Mother's Day or my birthday - whichever comes last. Actually May 2009 would be my 10th anniversary hmm...good excuse for a cruise? I may have to start saving & plotting!

[Disneybridein2k3]

DH and I were talking about this - we are doing a cruise in Oct '08 and when I told him we'd have to cruise again in May '09, he starting whining about money - HELLLLOOOOOO - that is why we have credit cards, isn't it??? And May 8th is our anniversary! So, aGoofysMom, you and I can celebrate by anniversarying (with our DH's, of course :blush: - did that come out right? I haven't had coffee yet this morning...)
Do we have to actually bring our kids on the cruise to celebrate Mother's Day during the cruise???? Hard to be anniversarying with them around, don't ya know....

[calypso*a*go-go]

The possible May date was the only thing that created a little dark cloud for me because there's no way we could attend during that time due to our kids' school schedule. I realize though that weather-wise it would be the perfect time to do it...darn it anyway!

[tinkerbellblondie19]

May 09? Darn, I'll have school. All EOC prep, all the time, I'm sure. Hmm, I'm taking courses several years above my level anyway, I'm sure I can miss a few days...

[aGoofyMom]

DH and I were talking about this - we are doing a cruise in Oct '08 and when I told him we'd have to cruise again in May '09, he starting whining about money - HELLLLOOOOOO - that is why we have credit cards, isn't it??? And May 8th is our anniversary! So, aGoofysMom, you and I can celebrate by anniversarying (with our DH's, of course :blush: - did that come out right? I haven't had coffee yet this morning...)
Do we have to actually bring our kids on the cruise to celebrate Mother's Day during the cruise???? Hard to be anniversarying with them around, don't ya know....

Isn't that what the kid activities are for? I keep hearing that you will rarely see your children on a cruise...
DH said we are going. :cool1:

[hayanyujah847]

I'm hoping they do it in May of '09 as that would be great timing...for me at least~! :)

[chirurgeon]

I was thinking about a DCL cruise in 2010, but for a Podsquad Cruise, 2009 here I come.

Kim

[mommyceratops]

DH
Do we have to actually bring our kids on the cruise to celebrate Mother's Day during the cruise???? Hard to be anniversarying with them around, don't ya know....

Hmmmm, mental note not to room next to Disneybride or Goofymom?! :lmao:

The possible May date was the only thing that created a little dark cloud for me because there's no way we could attend during that time due to our kids' school schedule. I realize though that weather-wise it would be the perfect time to do it...darn it anyway!

I love my 2DS school, they have absent waivers we can take our kids out without a problem.

May 09? Darn, I'll have school. All EOC prep, all the time, I'm sure. Hmm, I'm taking courses several years above my level anyway, I'm sure I can miss a few days...

If your above a couple years, a few days wont set you back to many years. :teacher:

I started my savings account yesterday! I always wanted to do a Disney cruise so I am so excited!!!

[calypso*a*go-go]

I love my 2DS school, they have absent waivers we can take our kids out without a problem.

Enjoy it while you can...I have one in middle school and one in high school, their teachers aren't as forgiving. :(

Oh well, time to just wait and see what happens after Pete gets all the details worked out. :goodvibes

[jpeka65844]

I could make it in May of 2009 IF

A) I quit my job as a teacher. You'd better have a bad case of dead to need off in the month of May.


B) I didn't want any more kids. If our plan works out, I'll be pregnant. Kids....Disney cruise....Kids...Disney cruise....that's a toughie! :rotfl2: No really! It is!

and

C) I quit my master's program. I graduate in May of 2009. I don't have to attend the last month of classes do I????


:rotfl:

Here's hoping it won't be the last! I WILL cruise someday!

[UrsulasShadow]

Hey, don't worry...there will always be other cruises! I also have the month of May as a "no vacation" month (working in a garden center...busiest time of year), with the added constraint of "if I don't WIN a cruise, I don't cruise"...so there's that. Although if I won the cruise, the job thing would be easily overcome.....

[tinkerbellblondie19]

Yeah, by then I'll be in high school and my brother in middle school. While Middle school teachers can be forgiving (well, 6th and 7th grade. 8th not so much as I have learned) High school teachers are not.

[chirurgeon]

I have a dilemma. I'm single, no SO, and anyone I would ask to come with me on the cruise is either not willing to give up Star Wars Weekends, or is not into Disney (I know, I find it hard to believe :confused3 ) and I wouldn't want them to feel left out while Pod Cast stuff was going on. The last time I shared accommadations(sp?) with people I hadn't previously met, I was 12 and it was summer camp. A single in a cabin might be a tad expensive. Anyone else in the same boat? :laughing:

Kim

[UrsulasShadow]

I have a dilemma. I'm single, no SO, and anyone I would ask to come with me on the cruise is either not willing to give up Star Wars Weekends, or is not into Disney (I know, I find it hard to believe :confused3 ) and I wouldn't want them to feel left out while Pod Cast stuff was going on. The last time I shared accommadations(sp?) with people I hadn't previously met, I was 12 and it was summer camp. A single in a cabin might be a tad expensive. Anyone else in the same boat? :laughing:

Kim
I have no idea where I'll be, relationshipwise, in May of 2009, but since I do a lot of solo traveling anyway, there's always a possibility I'll be in need of a roomie, too. Let's see how this year goes. But in any case, there's so MANY solo DISers out there, I'm certain you'll find someone to share!

[scarlett873]

Awww...I would LOVE to join everyone on a PodSquad cruise! But with our adoption, we don't know for sure when we'll have to travel. At least right now anyway...it's hard to plan further than this coming year. Maybe once plans are announced, i'll revisit the idea. I would LOVE to do this!!

We did a Princess cruise last August and I loved it! DH thought it was alright, but not his favorite thing. And he's not so inclined to do a Disney cruise without kids right now...I dunno...we'll see...

[pperfectmom]

Got my fingers crossed for a FREE cruise with the pod squad! I'm not sure I could save enough between now and then although I'm gonna give it a try. Here's hoping we all get lucky this year.:thumbsup2

[mommyceratops]

Enjoy it while you can...I have one in middle school and one in high school, their teachers aren't as forgiving. :(

Oh well, time to just wait and see what happens after Pete gets all the details worked out. :goodvibes

Our school goes all the way to high school. :love: I am very lucky, my boys go there, a friend of mine is the 10th grade teach and she loves it when the families take the kids out at that age, because family time is very important. If you look at the importance and impact it can have on a teen, it is worth it.....but most schools do not look at that way because you have the state tests to teach to.....(OT wont go there)

I just started a PT job there and I put in my contract that I get to take off 2 weeks to go to Disney in Dec., I will have to add a cruise clause in mine. But I do half of my work at home so it is not a big deal to make time up.

TMI for anyone! :thumbsup2

[tinkerbellblondie19]

The main issue in my district is that you only get 15 total absences, 10 unexcused, and you cannot pass, even if you have the highest average in the grade. And unexcused absences are anything that isn't a death in the immediate family or illness. And it is just for that wonderful standardized test prep. Gosh, gotta love it.

[DebbieT11]

After having met most of the PodSquad gang (sans Pete), I'm tellin ya, it'll be a freekin BLAST to go cruise with these folks.... I'm starting a savings account NOW.

[Renysmom]

I haven't figured out yet how to tell and convince DH about this cruise, but I will LOL. Can't wait for all the details so I can hatch a plan. Thinking there will be plenty of this :worship: :worship: :worship: involved

[__disneygirl]

Oh man, I got so excited when I heard Pete talking about all the new prizes and contests and such. That will be SO much fun. I wish I could go! Who knows, maybe i'll get lucky enough to win a spot on the cruise.

and I agree, Pete rocks! ;)

[astrodrummergirl]

Wow, if I could go on that cruise it would be the best birthday I have ever had, since the cruise is on the tenth and my birthday is the 12th!!!! Maybe I should ask for it as my 18th birthday present in advance!

[tinkerbellblondie19]

Hmm, maybe he can just give cruises to all of us begging on here...

[Annette_VA]

Hmm, maybe he can just give cruises to all of us begging on here...


Now that would be nice! :thumbsup2

I just put in my quote request from DU :hyper: :hyper:

[Disneybridein2k3]

I was only kidding earlier about bringing the kids, but now.....I just pulled a quote from Disney and to bring both kids (one will be 15, the other will be 3) will be over $3k for an inside stateroom :scared1: Looks like the kids may not be coming with us after all!!! Gosh, I really will miss those kids, really I will...

[chirurgeon]

I was kind of hoping for a 7 day cruise, but this is only my 2nd cruise. I can't wait. At this point I will be a solo amoung the group, but I don't think I will be lacking for things to do. It's probably good we aren't going to St Thomas or St Maarten. I went there on my other cruise. And spent way too much money on jewelry. I can show it off on this cruise. Any one for a Dolphin encounter on Nassau?

Kim

[calypso*a*go-go]

I just pulled a quote from Disney and to bring both kids (one will be 15, the other will be 3) will be over $3k for an inside stateroom.

Well...maybe between the group rates, and misc discounts offered by Dreams Unlimited you can still make it work. (However, I'm beginning to think you are looking for reasons to go on this cruise unencumbered! ;) )

[Disneybridein2k3]

Well...maybe between the group rates, and misc discounts offered by Dreams Unlimited you can still make it work. (However, I'm beginning to think you are looking for reasons to go on this cruise unencumbered! ;) )
LOL! okay, good call...you've got me figured out. I can't wait to meet everyone! Anyway, I haven't even heard the podcast yet - I've been trying to figure out the dates from the posts here so I didn't even THINK about group rates/discounts!!! Maybe those kids will make it after all... :cutie: I guess y'all can count us in - DH already has our dates all figured out. He is planning on us heading down South on Thursday and spending Friday and Saturday in the parks. No word yet on which 2 parks I have to give up - I may have to hit the other 2 after the cruise!

[Annette_VA]

...Any one for a Dolphin encounter on Nassau?

Kim


Ooh! Ooh! Me! Me!

I've always loved dolphins. I did an encounter in Bermuda this summer, but I'm always ready for another :thumbsup2

[Hpyhiker]

We got the quote from DU this afternoon and paid the deposit. We're going :cool1: :cool1: :thumbsup2

So many questions to ask....

[astrodrummergirl]

I think I may have to skip this one since it'll be right before the last module exams for my first year of university. It's also not worth the cost to go for a week from London and I don't want to miss more uni than I have to, I probably wouldn't be able to afford to go on the cruise let alone afford the airfare, my mum would probably say no and I'll hopefully be heading to Florida for the ICP in June/July. I really want to meet you guys, but alas, knowing my luck it won't work. If I managed to win a spot, then I may reconsider but chances are, I won't. :sad1:

Mind you, if the podcast crew wants to do a meet at WDW during the summer months, then I'm good with that!

[scarlett873]

I really want to go...I'm just not sure that we could swing it! The discounts would have to be pretty significant in order for us to be able to go. We're already saving our pennies for our trip to China. Here's hoping that there will be other meets that I will be able to get to!

I'll keep my ears open...maybe the prices will be better than I think and we'll be able to find a way to go! :)

[chirurgeon]

OK, since the cruise is only 4 days, do we want to get a group together to go to the parks afterward?

Kim

P.S. Made my deposit this morning. :banana: :yay: :woohoo: :banana: :dance3:

[WebmasterJohn]

Hey Gang

Below is some pricing we are currently getting for this cruise. This is based on the limited number of group space staterooms DCL has allowed us to hold. The more people that book the more staterooms they will let us hold - so if you think you want to go please book soon so we can get more space and lock in the best price.

Something to think about - a small deposit now will secure your space on the ship at the best price possibe. If you find you can't go you can cancel before the final payment is due. We will send out reminders well before the final balance due date so you have time to cancel if you have to.

Also, we will be giving away a number of staterooms on this cruise. I can't give details yet as to how many but you may be lucky enough to win a cruise.

Please keep in mind these prices can change as we sell out of group space and as the ship fills up.

You have to book through Dreams Unlimited Travel (https://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/cruise/calculator/podcast-cruise.cfm)to get these rates and shipboard credits and to be invited to any PodCast events.

Thanks
John

Based on 2 adults per room. Does not include airfare, transfers or trip insurance:

Category 4: $2,742.96 - $100 Shipboard Credit
Category 5: $2,282.96 - $100 Shipboard Credit
Category 6: $2,262.96 - $100 Shipboard Credit
Category 8: $1,842.96 - $50 Shipboard Credit
Category 9: $1,742.96 - $50 Shipboard Credit
Category 10: $1,542.96 - $50 Shipboard Credit
Category 11: $1,362.96 - $50 Shipboard Credit

Based on 4 people per room (2 adults and 2 children ages 6 - 12). Does not include airfare, transfers or trip insurance. Keep in mind pricing will change based on ages of kids:

Category 4: $3,715.92 - $100 Shipboard Credit
Category 5: $3,255.92 - $100 Shipboard Credit
Category 6: $3,235.92 - $100 Shipboard Credit
Category 8: $2,815.92 - $50 Shipboard Credit
Category 9: $2,715.92 - $50 Shipboard Credit
Category 10: $2,515.92 - $50 Shipboard Credit
Category 11: $2,335.92 - $50 Shipboard Credit

[Annette_VA]

Oh, wow - those prices are much better. I got a quote last night for a Cat 5 & it was 4,984.12 for the 4 of us. I even mentioned in the notes section that it was for the DIS Unplugged cruise. I'll have to email the agent back :)

ETA: Oh, duh... I should've actually read the agent notes. $4984 is w/ airfare. It's much closer to what John listed above w/o the airfare.

ETA again: Thanks, Tracy!

[scarlett873]

Oh those prices are enticing...

Dang it China!! Figure out your referral timeline so I can plan accordingly!!!! ;)

How much is the deposit?

[winotracy]

Oh those prices are enticing...

Dang it China!! Figure out your referral timeline so I can plan accordingly!!!! ;)

How much is the deposit?

The deposit is $200 per person for anyone three and older.

[sconnell]

Hey Gang

Below is some pricing we are currently getting for this cruise. This is based on the limited number of group space staterooms DCL has allowed us to hold. The more people that book the more staterooms they will let us hold - so if you think you want to go please book soon so we can get more space and lock in the best price.

Something to think about - a small deposit now will secure your space on the ship at the best price possibe. If you find you can't go you can cancel before the final payment is due. We will send out reminders well before the final balance due date so you have time to cancel if you have to.

Also, we will be giving away a number of staterooms on this cruise. I can't give details yet as to how many but you may be lucky enough to win a cruise.

Please keep in mind these prices can change as we sell out of group space and as the ship fills up.

You have to book through Dreams Unlimited Travel (https://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/cruise/calculator/podcast-cruise.cfm)to get these rates and shipboard credits and to be invited to any PodCast events.

Thanks
John

Based on 2 adults per room. Does not include airfare, transfers or trip insurance:

Category 4: $2,742.96 - $100 Shipboard Credit
Category 5: $2,282.96 - $100 Shipboard Credit
Category 6: $2,262.96 - $100 Shipboard Credit
Category 8: $1,842.96 - $50 Shipboard Credit
Category 9: $1,742.96 - $50 Shipboard Credit
Category 10: $1,542.96 - $50 Shipboard Credit
Category 11: $1,362.96 - $50 Shipboard Credit

Based on 4 people per room (2 adults and 2 children ages 6 - 12). Does not include airfare, transfers or trip insurance. Keep in mind pricing will change based on ages of kids:

Category 4: $3,715.92 - $100 Shipboard Credit
Category 5: $3,255.92 - $100 Shipboard Credit
Category 6: $3,235.92 - $100 Shipboard Credit
Category 8: $2,815.92 - $50 Shipboard Credit
Category 9: $2,715.92 - $50 Shipboard Credit
Category 10: $2,515.92 - $50 Shipboard Credit
Category 11: $2,335.92 - $50 Shipboard Credit


How about 4 people (2 adults and 1 six-year-old and 1 four-year-old) and we have some friends who are a family of 5 (2 adults and 1 six-year-old and 1 four-year-old and a 1 year old). They probably have to have two cabins, right?

[WebmasterJohn]

Corey set-up a special page for quotes on this sailing - https://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/cruise/calculator/podcast-cruise.cfm

Remember - you are under no obligation when requesting a quote so go ahead and make a request so you can see the cost. You will have a few days to decide if you want to make the deposit or not.

Parties of 5 will need at least a category 4 stateroom or higher of they can book 2 staterooms.

John

[Annette_VA]

Random cruise question time:

Is there a Pirate night on the 4 night cruise? Some friends just did a 7 night and said one of their favorite things was Pirate night & that my boys would love it.

Is it just showers in the bathrooms - no tubs?

The stateroom descriptions say "single convertible sofa" - that's single as in one sofa, not single as in the size of the fold out bed, right? Meaning, both my boys will be able to sleep on the sofabed?

Sorry for the questions...This will be my first cruise

[winotracy]

Random cruise question time:

Is there a Pirate night on the 4 night cruise? Some friends just did a 7 night and said one of their favorite things was Pirate night & that my boys would love it.

Is it just showers in the bathrooms - no tubs?

The stateroom descriptions say "single convertible sofa" - that's single as in one sofa, not single as in the size of the fold out bed, right? Meaning, both my boys will be able to sleep on the sofabed?

Sorry for the questions...This will be my first cruise

Yes, there is a pirate night on the third night of a 4 night cruise.

There are tubs in the bathrooms (except the wheelchair accessible ones).

The sofa folds down into a bed. It is a single as in the size. Only one person can sleep there. With four people in one room, you will also have a bunk above the sofa.

Hope this helps!

[Annette_VA]

Yes, there is a pirate night on the third night of a 4 night cruise.

There are tubs in the bathrooms (except the wheelchair accessible ones).

The sofa folds down into a bed. It is a single as in the size. Only one person can sleep there. With four people in one room, you will also have a bunk above the sofa.

Hope this helps!

Thank you!

Crazy about the sofa bed. How do people not roll right off of those fold-down beds? Guess we'll find out! Gotta make sure my DS who is all over the bed gets the sofa bed or he'll be falling on my other DS all night. :rotfl:

[winotracy]

Thank you!

Crazy about the sofa bed. How do people not roll right off of those fold-down beds? Guess we'll find out! Gotta make sure my DS who is all over the bed gets the sofa bed or he'll be falling on my other DS all night. :rotfl:

It's not on springs or anything :lmao: :goodvibes Here's a picture of it.

http://images.snapfish.com/345%3C74963%7Ffp335%3Enu%3D3233%3E3%3C%3A%3E247%3E WSNRCG%3D32335232635%3A6nu0mrj

[Annette_VA]

It's not on springs or anything :lmao: :goodvibes Here's a picture of it.

Well, that takes all the fun out! :laughing:

My younger DS would seriously fall off of it, though. He's the type that you go in his room in the morning and have to search his bed to figure out where he is on it - he rolls all over the place.

Neat how the sofa folds down. I couldn't figure out how a full length sofa would only be a twin bed. Now I get it. Thanks!

[calypso*a*go-go]

Well I've requested a quote as my children have assured me they wouldn't mind missing a few days of school. (What a shock, eh?) They'll be a junior and freshman in high school when May '09 rolls around and they'd miss a full week of school...so I guess I'll just talk to their counselors and see if this is do-able!

[sconnell]

Gosh, I really really want to. Maybe there'll be another in 2010. That's when we are planning our first on DCL.

[mommyceratops]

Wow!! I sent away for my quote!!!

How soon is the deposit due? I am going with or without my family! :lmao: oh sorry I meant DH! :confused3

What happens if Bawb wins the election? Can he get off work for that long? :scared1:

[calypso*a*go-go]

What happens if Bawb wins the election? Can he get off work for that long? :scared1:

Hey, if we declare ourselves to be campaign workers...can we use the cruise as a tax right-off? :teeth:

[kymickeyfan717]

I think I will be going on the cruise as well. I have been looking for a good excuse to go on my 1st cruise - ever... I travel solo so that is one reason I have been avoiding cruises because of the expense. But I am biting the bullet this time. I received a quote from DU this morning. Just doing to do a little more thinking tonight and most likely will pay the deposit tomorrow.

Looking forward to meeting the Podcast gang - I was unable to attend the meets back in Dec. I love listening to the podcast each week.

So now I am off to do research on Disney Cruises since this is my 1st DCL cruise as well as my 1st cruise.....:cool1: :cool1:

Kathy W.

[aGoofyMom]

Woo hoo! I put in for my quote. Celebrating my 10th anniversary (a few days late) and it will be my birthday while we are on the cruise! (May 13)
:cool1:

I will have to sort out my questions soon but I am headed to WDW in 2 weeks for a child-free girl's trip. This will be my first ever cruise so I know I will have lots of questions.
:dance3:

[Disneybridein2k3]

Okay, I know. Obsessive Compulsive. But I've never been diagnosed and it really only applied to Disney. Anyway, I know this cruise is more than a year away BUT the Palo brunch is only on at-sea days and since this is only a 4 night, there is just one at-sea day. I wonder if the Roundtable crew will be doing something during that day so we can all do brunch together? Wouldn't that be a hoot? :lmao: We'd have Kevin's dining review right there in person! Jeez - I hope he likes it!

[DisneyKevin]

If anyone has cruise related questions....got that.....cruise related questions....

You can reach me at Kevin@DreamsUnlimitedTravel.com

You can also reach Tracy (who is helping organize this whole thing...and y'all will love her. She's one of us.) at Tracy@DreamsUnlimitedTravel.com

Neither of us will be able to help you win a stateroom. Neither of us will tell you how to get an email read. Neither of us will tell if we think the Pirate and Princess Party is worth it for your 4 year old. Neither of us will tell you where to find the best "moe gee toe".:lmao:

Got it???? Cruise questions....

I'm watching you....behave.:3dglasses

Kevin

[DebbieT11]

LOL... there'll be plenty of *something* around my house to convince TheBigGuy that we're going.... but it won't involve worship.... <snort>


I haven't figured out yet how to tell and convince DH about this cruise, but I will LOL. Can't wait for all the details so I can hatch a plan. Thinking there will be plenty of this :worship: :worship: :worship: involved

[disneycruise05]

Hmmm....May of '09...that's when I'm planning to participate in the Disney College Program. Do you think the Big Cheese will give me 5 days off to go? :confused3 Heck, the money is going right back in his pocket!

I already turned down the Program for this spring so I can go on the repo cruise in May! Ack!!! Hopefully there'll be another Pod Squad Cruise in the future.

[Disneybridein2k3]

You can also reach Tracy (who is helping organize this whole thing...and y'all will love her. She's one of us.) at Tracy@DreamsUnlimitedTravel.com


Oh good - I've already started harassing her! :rotfl:

[Cruz Family]

If anyone has cruise related questions....got that.....cruise related questions....

You can reach me at Kevin@DreamsUnlimitedTravel.com

You can also reach Tracy (who is helping organize this whole thing...and y'all will love her. She's one of us.) at Tracy@DreamsUnlimitedTravel.com

Neither of us will be able to help you win a stateroom. Neither of us will tell you how to get an email read. Neither of us will tell if we think the Pirate and Princess Party is worth it for your 4 year old. Neither of us will tell you where to find the best "moe gee toe".:lmao:

Got it???? Cruise questions....

I'm watching you....behave.:3dglasses

Kevin

Kevin that 'moe gee toe" and "seating area" thing had me in tears. BTW, yes baby, I would like some foie gras on my noodles! :lmao: :lmao:
You can expect an email from me with "cruise questions", DH and myself are very tempted (never cruised before).

[winotracy]

Oh good - I've already started harassing her! :rotfl:

;)

[pperfectmom]

I really want this to be our first cruise, but I got a quote and it is just wayyyy too much for us to swing right now.:sad2: I tried to convince DH that we could do a deposit and then try to scrounge up the rest later but he wouldn't go for that idea.:confused3

[sconnell]

Hey, Kevin or John or anybody who might really know, what do you think the possibilities of this happening again for 2010?
We try to take a BIG vacation every other year and on the off year just do little trips. We are doing a BIG one in Sept of 2008, so 2009 would be too soon for us. (Esp for a 4 night cruise. It's going to cost a little more than our 7 night at POFQ with bounce back free dining and 7 day PH.) We were already thinking that a 2010 DCL would be a good first cruise for our kids. They'll be 5 & 7 then and will be in the same kids club. So, I would LOVE LOVE LOVE it to be with fellow podcasters and my favorite Celebrities! (Ok, you guys do realize that a lot of us would rather meet you guys than Brad or Angelina, don't you?)

[UrsulasShadow]

Same here, Marna. Maybe I'll be able to catch one next year...this IS to become an annual event, isn't it?

[firsttimemom]

Got our quote- def. a big savings over booking direct through DCL. DH *really* wants to do a cruise before next May. I'm trying to get him to hold off for this one, though.

For those of you w/ Disney visas- you can combine the DU stateroom credit w/ the $50 visa credit. Which translates to more mo-gee-tos for us onboard!

[Annette_VA]

Oh good - I've already started harassing her! :rotfl:

LOL - Me, too! In addition to the hijack above, we had emails going back & forth at the same time.

She's gonna regret signing up to organize this thing. :rotfl:

[winotracy]

Got our quote- def. a big savings over booking direct through DCL. DH *really* wants to do a cruise before next May. I'm trying to get him to hold off for this one, though.

For those of you w/ Disney visas- you can combine the DU stateroom credit w/ the $50 visa credit. Which translates to more mo-gee-tos for us onboard!

You can only do this if the reservation is not booked in the group space. Disney does not allow these to be combined.

[winotracy]

LOL - Me, too! In addition to the hijack above, we had emails going back & forth at the same time.

She's gonna regret signing up to organize this thing. :rotfl:

Who says she signed up for this :confused3 :lmao: :lmao:

[Annette_VA]

If anyone has cruise related questions....got that.....cruise related questions....

You can reach me at Kevin@DreamsUnlimitedTravel.com

You can also reach Tracy (who is helping organize this whole thing...and y'all will love her. She's one of us.) at Tracy@DreamsUnlimitedTravel.com

Neither of us will be able to help you win a stateroom. Neither of us will tell you how to get an email read. Neither of us will tell if we think the Pirate and Princess Party is worth it for your 4 year old. Neither of us will tell you where to find the best "moe gee toe".:lmao:

Got it???? Cruise questions....

I'm watching you....behave.:3dglasses

Kevin

:rotfl: :rotfl:

Personally, I think y'all should contact the food service people on board the ship and have them create a custom drink for any meets - "Bob's Mogeeto."

[Annette_VA]

Who says she signed up for this :confused3 :lmao: :lmao:

I actually almost typed "signed up for or got signed up for"!

[WebmasterBob]

"Bob's moe gee toe" drink :drinking1

What a great idea. :thumbsup2

Ok I think it should have a dole whip feel to it, so it MUST include pineapple juice as a main ingredient.:dance3:

Then add whatever else is needed to make it a moe gee toe drink

:moped:

[DisneyKevin]

Do you see his post right above mine? :lmao:

You cant write stuff like that.

Kevin

[calypso*a*go-go]

You can only do this if the reservation is not booked in the group space. Disney does not allow these to be combined.

Tracy -- The quote you provided for me included the DU and the Disney Visa onboard credits...does this mean it wasn't priced using the group rate? I requested thru the link provided in this thread.

[Cruz Family]

Do you see his post right above mine? :lmao:

You cant write stuff like that.

Kevin

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[winotracy]

Here is a great starting point for those of you totally lost about cruising ;)

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/cr-overview.htm

[winotracy]

Tracy -- The quote you provided for me included the DU and the Disney Visa onboard credits...does this mean it wasn't priced using the group rate? I requested thru the link provided in this thread.

I'm sending you a PM.

[DisneyKevin]

Tracy -- The quote you provided for me included the DU and the Disney Visa onboard credits...does this mean it wasn't priced using the group rate? I requested thru the link provided in this thread.

DCL does not allow stacking Disney discounts. You can not combine DCL group space with a Disney Visa discount.

The Dreams Unlimited Travel shipboard credit is not considered a DCL discount and can therefore be combined with the group space discount.

This not something that is normally done. Dreams Unlimited Travel does not normally offer a shipboard credit on top of the group space discount.

This is a special offer for those interested in the Podcast Cruise.

Kevin

[winotracy]

I've started a cruise meets thread for those going on this cruise. Check this out! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=22508517#post22508517

[calypso*a*go-go]

You mean we're so special...that we qualify for another special? That's so special! :teeth:

[Annette_VA]

Do you see his post right above mine? :lmao:

You cant write stuff like that.

Kevin

I'm glad you see the humor in it. I was afraid I might get a "Good Lord, woman. Look what you've done!"

Here is a great starting point for those of you totally lost about cruising ;)

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/cr-overview.htm


Thanks, Tracy! Maybe this will allow us to leave you alone for a day or so :rolleyes1

[SamIAm21]

"Bob's moe gee toe" drink :drinking1

What a great idea. :thumbsup2

Ok I think it should have a dole whip feel to it, so it MUST include pineapple juice as a main ingredient.:dance3:

Then add whatever else is needed to make it a moe gee toe drink

:moped:

Bawb! They already have pineapple mo-gee-toes on the ship. As a matter of fact I had one on my recent Disney Magic Cruise. It was an interesting "mesh" of flavors. At first, I didn't care for it, but it grew on me and it cost like $8.00 so I drank it anyway!! :rotfl:

Oh and just one really really dumb question... Will this cruise be on the Disney Wonder. I've been on the Magic and sailing on the Wonder would be awesome!

[winotracy]

Bawb! They already have pineapple mo-gee-toes on the ship. As a matter of fact I had one on my recent Disney Magic Cruise. It was an interesting "mesh" of flavors. At first, I didn't care for it, but it grew on me and it cost like $8.00 so I drank it anyway!! :rotfl:

Oh and just one really really dumb question... Will this cruise be on the Disney Wonder. I've been on the Magic and sailing on the Wonder would be awesome!

Disney Wonder :thumbsup2

[SamIAm21]

Disney Wonder :thumbsup2

Yes!! And Toy Story, The Musical. This has really caught my attention! I'm thinking I may have to get in on this cruise! I will send in a Quote Request near the end of January!

[aaronandterri]

HI
have just requested a quote (minus the children)

now all i have to do is talk parents into babysitting!!
(is hubbys bday after all!)

just a quick incase question - how old do infants have to be to do the cruise??

[Annette_VA]

HI
have just requested a quote (minus the children)

now all i have to do is talk parents into babysitting!!
(is hubbys bday after all!)

just a quick incase question - how old do infants have to be to do the cruise??

I think I saw 12 weeks somewhere...

[winotracy]

I think I saw 12 weeks somewhere...

What she said!

[calypso*a*go-go]

Anyone else signed up yet? We'll have to get a list going. Also, maybe you can mention what ages your kids are. Mine will be 16, & 14 and I know they would be interested to know how many other teens might be onboard.

[disneyholic family]

wow - i just looked at the date on the calendar - i can't believe it, but i think it's going to work out perfectly for me..

the FORCE conference is every year in tampa, the weekend of the 15th or so...
which is exactly right after that cruise.....

how did you know?????

i've just sent my first email inquiry about the cruise...this may just work out....i was sure i wouldn't be able to join in...
i might go on the cruise with my sister this time, rather than DH...since i go to the FORCE conference with my sister....
so this cruise had better be extra special nice....my sister is most definitely NOT a disneyholic :rolleyes:

[Annette_VA]

Anyone else signed up yet? We'll have to get a list going. Also, maybe you can mention what ages your kids are. Mine will be 16, & 14 and I know they would be interested to know how many other teens might be onboard.


I just paid my deposit! :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay:

It will be me, DH, and our two boys who will be 7 and 5 at the time of the cruise.

[Disneybridein2k3]

Anyone else signed up yet? We'll have to get a list going. Also, maybe you can mention what ages your kids are. Mine will be 16, & 14 and I know they would be interested to know how many other teens might be onboard.
We still haven't decided if the kids are going. My vote is yes, DH is no. We both agree the oldest should go but are worried about school - the last time we took her out of school for a Disney Cruise for a week, her brain stayed on vacation for an additional week when we got home and she almost failed english that semester. :eek: In any case, if she gets to go, she'll be 15 during the cruise. Do you have boys or girls? Have you been over to the cruise board and seen the post from the girl is now 22 but was saying what she did when she was 16 on a Disney cruise? :scared1: I think if my DD gets to go on this cruise, she'll be on a much tighter rein on her on this cruise!

[Tonya2426]

Have you been over to the cruise board and seen the post from the girl is now 22 but was saying what she did when she was 16 on a Disney cruise? :scared1: I think if my DD gets to go on this cruise, she'll be on a much tighter rein on her on this cruise!

Oh my!!! I missed that thread - do you have the link? I suppose some people can always find "trouble" if they want to. :rolleyes:

[Cruz Family]

Have you been over to the cruise board and seen the post from the girl is now 22 but was saying what she did when she was 16 on a Disney cruise? :scared1: I think if my DD gets to go on this cruise, she'll be on a much tighter rein on her on this cruise!

No!!!!! I have to go see if I can find it! or if you can post a link, that would be great!
I guess it may be a good thing it will just be DH & myself for the cruise. DS's 10 & 15 will not be going because they will have already missed a few days of school for our November trip. Of course, this is only if we actually cut the cords. DH and I have never been away from our boys for more then overnight. :sad2:

[mla973]

Requested a quote, now just deciding. We've never done a cruise and have been talking about one for spring 2009 anyway.

[calypso*a*go-go]

In any case, if she gets to go, she'll be 15 during the cruise. Do you have boys or girls? Have you been over to the cruise board and seen the post from the girl is now 22 but was saying what she did when she was 16 on a Disney cruise?

DD will be 16, DS will be 14...so if your oldest goes, she'll have some company. I'm afraid to look at the thread you mentioned...and I certainly hope DD doesn't find it as I wouldn't want her to think there is no supervision onboard.

Gosh -- I can't believe it's been almost 10 years since our last Disney Cruise. We went on one of the first sailings of the Wonder back on 9/9/99 (is that an easy date to remember, or what?) and managed to slip in between two hurricanes. I was surprised they still had all my Castaway Club info on file!

[disneyholic family]

forget the eating together, what i'm hoping is for the podcast cruisers to make it to 70's night and all that fun silly stuff....

[Disneybridein2k3]

Oh my!!! I missed that thread - do you have the link? I suppose some people can always find "trouble" if they want to. :rolleyes:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1320408

[Disneybridein2k3]

Requested a quote, now just deciding. We've never done a cruise and have been talking about one for spring 2009 anyway.
Go for it! A 4 night is a great cruise to "get your feet wet" and it is great fun to go on a cruise with friends! On our last Disney cruise in March, we had a great Dis meet showing and it was so much fun to see familar faces throughout the cruise - it was like cruising with friends even though we hadn't met before the trip. DH and I were talking about it last night - when we compare our Disney cruises, the ones we had the most fun on are the ones we participated in the Dis meets. For us, it made a big difference to have such a great bunch of people that we were able to leave calling friends. :grouphug:
forget the eating together, what i'm hoping is for the podcast cruisers to make it to 70's night and all that fun silly stuff....
Now THIS is what I can't wait for!!! :hippie:
I will have to dig up the video I posted on youtube that I took during our last Disney cruise on 70s night - it was a blast!!! (a bit embarrassing for some of our dis friends, but a blast none the less!)

[disneyholic family]

Go for it! A 4 night is a great cruise to "get your feet wet" and it is great fun to go on a cruise with friends! On our last Disney cruise in March, we had a great Dis meet showing and it was so much fun to see familar faces throughout the cruise - it was like cruising with friends even though we hadn't met before the trip. DH and I were talking about it last night - when we compare our Disney cruises, the ones we had the most fun on are the ones we participated in the Dis meets. For us, it made a big difference to have such a great bunch of people that we were able to leave calling friends. :grouphug:




i agree about "going for it"...a 4 night cruise is great, and i'm sure being together with the disers and podcasters will make it so much more fun..

that was one thing i really missed on our two cruises....not 'knowing' more people on board.....it would have made things like the 70's night and kareoke and all that other silliness so much more fun....

[Tonya2426]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Tonya2426 http://www.disboards.com/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=22568368#post22568368)
Oh my!!! I missed that thread - do you have the link? I suppose some people can always find "trouble" if they want to. :rolleyes:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1320408

Thanks for posting the link.

Phew!! OK, it isn't as bad as I thought it would be. I imagined drinking AND sex and drugs. (Yes, I have been watching too much Britney Spears coverage.) :confused3 But still - what were those parents thinking!?!?!

[calypso*a*go-go]

Phew!! OK, it isn't as bad as I thought it would be. I imagined drinking AND sex and drugs. (Yes, I have been watching too much Britney Spears coverage.) :confused3 But still - what were those parents thinking!?!?! [/COLOR][/FONT]

I was a bit relieved as well! Well...here's the good part about both my children going: they love nothing more than ratting each other out. :thumbsup2

[Disneybridein2k3]

I was a bit relieved as well! Well...here's the good part about both my children going: they love nothing more than ratting each other out. :thumbsup2
excellent! would they rat out my kid too?

[calypso*a*go-go]

excellent! would they rat out my kid too?

Yep!!!

[Tonya2426]

I was a bit relieved as well! Well...here's the good part about both my children going: they love nothing more than ratting each other out. :thumbsup2

:lmao: As long as they don't rat me out if I decide to go to the martini/beer/wine tastings or when I have a few Conch Coolers. :cool1: Shoot!! I may even have a few mo-jee-toes to boot.

[calypso*a*go-go]

I think you'll be safe Tonya!

My kids are both really good, but DD has more of a tendency to ask for forgiveness instead of permission (just little things like going to the friend's house first, and then calling me to ask if it's okay)...whereas little bro draws a line right down the center between right and wrong and won't crossover. It's great -- I never have to lecture DD, because DS takes care of it for me!

We really are a fun family...don't want everyone to think we're a pack of snitches. :goodvibes

[Disneybridein2k3]

Now THIS is what I can't wait for!!! :hippie:
I will have to dig up the video I posted on youtube that I took during our last Disney cruise on 70s night - it was a blast!!! (a bit embarrassing for some of our dis friends, but a blast none the less!)
Found it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmVtDSqkmH4
This video has several of our Dis friends - we had such a great time!!!

[DVCsince02]

I don't think I can make this cruise, but I hope you still have the pod meets!

[disneyholic family]

Found it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmVtDSqkmH4
This video has several of our Dis friends - we had such a great time!!!

that is totally HYSTERICAL!!!!
and yes THAT's exactly what i mean........it will be even more fun if it's all disers in there making total fools of ourselves...:woohoo: :woohoo:

[aaronandterri]

i booked !!! its offical were coming too..........................

[disneyholic family]

i booked !!! its offical were coming too..........................

woo hoo!!!!:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[winotracy]

i booked !!! its offical were coming too..........................

:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

[Tissa]

I was all excited and ready to book until I realized that May 10th is mother's day. No way my mom would ever let me live down ditching her for a cruise.
So I'm out this time.

[calypso*a*go-go]

I was all excited and ready to book until I realized that May 10th is mother's day. No way my mom would ever let me live down ditching her for a cruise.
So I'm out this time.

Simple solution...take her with you! :thumbsup2

[DisneyKevin]

I was all excited and ready to book until I realized that May 10th is mother's day. No way my mom would ever let me live down ditching her for a cruise.
So I'm out this time.

It's 15 months away....you can make it up to her in that time.

"See these Tic Tacs I bought for you? They're part of Mother's Day 2009."

"Do you want fries with that? Mother's Day 2009."

"Want a ride to the store? MD 2009."

You can do it!!!!

Kevin

[Tissa]

:rotfl: Hey I'm cooking dinner for her tonight. Happy mother's day!

[Tonya2426]

I was all excited and ready to book until I realized that May 10th is mother's day. No way my mom would ever let me live down ditching her for a cruise.
So I'm out this time.

You could do like I am doing - just bring your mom on the cruise with you!!!! You get two birds with one stone!!!! ;)

[Annette_VA]

It's 15 months away....you can make it up to her in that time.

"See these Tic Tacs I bought for you? They're part of Mother's Day 2009."

"Do you want fries with that? Mother's Day 2009."

"Want a ride to the store? MD 2009."

You can do it!!!!

Kevin

:laughing: I'm definitely going to use this line of thinking!

[froggy5657]

Guess What Sucks!
My parents are not nearly as excited about disney as I am, so we went to WDW once and they refuse to go back
We went on a DC once and they won't go again

UNLESS I PAY!!!!!!!!!!!:sad2:

So we can't go on the cruise

Also I am in school

[NancyIL]

You have to book through Dreams Unlimited Travel (https://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/cruise/calculator/podcast-cruise.cfm)to get these rates and shipboard credits and to be invited to any PodCast events.



Does that mean the reservation has to originate with Dreams? Or can it be made with DCL (online or onboard) and then transferred to you?

[winotracy]

Does that mean the reservation has to originate with Dreams? Or can it be made with DCL (online or onboard) and then transferred to you?

You can book it onboard or online with DCL and then transfer it to Dreams.

[NancyIL]

You can book it onboard with DCL and then transfer it to Dreams.

Thanks, Tracy! So as long as the reservation gets transferred to Dreams, one can participate in the Podcast stuff? (I need to figure out what that is!)

[calypso*a*go-go]

Guess What Sucks!
My parents are not nearly as excited about disney as I am, so we went to WDW once and they refuse to go back
We went on a DC once and they won't go again

UNLESS I PAY!!!!!!!!!!!:sad2:

So we can't go on the cruise

Also I am in school

I'm sorry! Just think, at some point you'll be able to go whenever you want. :goodvibes

[abeyst]

... until I realized that May 10th is mother's day.


Oh crud! It's mother's day! I'm fine with leaving my mom behind, but how do I tell my kids their spending Mother's Day (and the following week) with their dad 'cause mom is goin' on a cruise? Please help ease my guilt! (I prolly shouldn't feel guilty - to them I'm sure it's just another day!)

[disneyholic family]

so much guilt - this post is beginning to look like the post on religion..

[winotracy]

Oh crud! It's mother's day! I'm fine with leaving my mom behind, but how do I tell my kids their spending Mother's Day (and the following week) with their dad 'cause mom is goin' on a cruise? Please help ease my guilt! (I prolly shouldn't feel guilty - to them I'm sure it's just another day!)

Just get dad to tell the kids that mom deserves a break and for Mother's Day the kids and dad are going to give mom a little getaway! This way, they think it was their idea that you go! Problem solved!

[abeyst]

Just get dad to tell the kids that mom deserves a break and for Mother's Day the kids and dad are going to give mom a little getaway! This way, they think it was their idea that you go! Problem solved!

:lmao: :lmao:

That's definitely not something my "Ex" would do, but still a great idea for others!

We're celebrating before I go. I'm going to make it a Mother's Day Month - in April. They're going to be so happy I'm finally leaving for a week so they can have a break from me driving them crazy!! :thumbsup2

[calypso*a*go-go]

Bump! :sail:

[Illdisfan]

can not get the chat to work!!!:scared:

[winotracy]

can not get the chat to work!!!:scared:

It's too soon! The party is tomorrow and directions will be given how to get to the chat room just before the party. See you there!

[Illdisfan]

I’m such a dork, and very embarrassed.:cheer2: :rotfl: :yay: :lmao: :thumbsup2

[Annette_VA]

I’m such a dork, and very embarrassed.:cheer2: :rotfl: :yay: :lmao: :thumbsup2

Nah, not a dork. Just excited about the cruise! :hyper: :hyper:

[calypso*a*go-go]

Nah, not a dork. Just excited about the cruise! :hyper: :hyper:

Me too -- I'm making my family go to church without me so I can stay home for the virtual cruise party. (Don't worry...you won't see any targeted lightning strikes or anything, I'll go tomorrow!)

[klam_chowder]

Just curious...do most of the people going on the podcruise already know each other from these boards?

I've been lurking Disboards since late fall for our first trip to DW, this past Christmas break. So I'm very new at this and we had such a blast at DW, DH said we could go on a DCL cruise in May 2009. I was so excited that I booked a 3-day one for the first week of May 2009 as soon as we got back. :rotfl: I just listened to our my first podcast and it was pretty cool, and I heard about this podcastcruise. I'm thinking about switching cruises.

Before I look into this further and spend more money moving to a 4-day (and convince DH it'll be a good move), I just want to ensure it'll be a good fit for DH and me. I love Disney but am not Trivia Queen. It seems some folks on these boards go to DW more times in a year than I visit my fridge! We're also travelling without kids. DH is laid back and just likes to relax on vacations. :cool1: Is this cruise kind of like a reunion of sorts for long-timers on the board?

(sorry for the long post!) :goodvibes

cheers,
:flower3:

[Tonya2426]

Just curious...do most of the people going on the podcruise already know each other from these boards?

I've been lurking Disboards since late fall for our first trip to DW, this past Christmas break. So I'm very new at this and we had such a blast at DW, DH said we could go on a DCL cruise in May 2009. I was so excited that I booked a 3-day one for the first week of May 2009 as soon as we got back. :rotfl: I just listened to our my first podcast and it was pretty cool, and I heard about this podcastcruise. I'm thinking about switching cruises.

Before I look into this further and spend more money moving to a 4-day (and convince DH it'll be a good move), I just want to ensure it'll be a good fit for DH and me. I love Disney but am not Trivia Queen. It seems some folks on these boards go to DW more times in a year than I visit my fridge! We're also travelling without kids. DH is laid back and just likes to relax on vacations. :cool1: Is this cruise kind of like a reunion of sorts for long-timers on the board?

(sorry for the long post!) :goodvibes

cheers,
:flower3:

Oh you definetly need to change to the podcruise!!!!! I don't know anyone going on the cruise but I have found most DISsers (and Disney fans in general) are very nice and we all have something in common. You might find that the group rate for the 4 day might be the same as the 3 day price (just speculation on my part). And I don't imagine that Pete is a trivia contest kinda guy but if he turns out to plan lots of trivia contests you can always just do your own thing and ignore the DISsers. :eek:

[UrsulasShadow]

Oh, I sincerely doubt there'll be tons of trivia contests! I think there's just gonna be lots of schmoozing and stuff!

I think that because we've been listening to the podcast for a while now, we all feel like we are family (or at least well-acquainted stalkers!). There have been a couple of meets, and some accidental meetings in the parks, but I can't say we know each other outside these boards. Most of us will be meeting for the first time on this cruise. So don't be shy...unless you want to be...and we promise we won't fault you for running away screaming (no, I don't mean you, Will...come back here!).

[DisneyKevin]

Ok...I only live a few miles away....and it's my job....but I still visit my fridge more.

And as for trivia.....I wouldnt worry about it.

Just be forwarned that we are giving Dianer a clip board and whistle and you WILL participate.

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Just kidding. Join us...it will be fun.

[hayanyujah847]

Just curious...do most of the people going on the podcruise already know each other from these boards?

I've been lurking Disboards since late fall for our first trip to DW, this past Christmas break. So I'm very new at this and we had such a blast at DW, DH said we could go on a DCL cruise in May 2009. I was so excited that I booked a 3-day one for the first week of May 2009 as soon as we got back. :rotfl: I just listened to our my first podcast and it was pretty cool, and I heard about this podcastcruise. I'm thinking about switching cruises.

Before I look into this further and spend more money moving to a 4-day (and convince DH it'll be a good move), I just want to ensure it'll be a good fit for DH and me. I love Disney but am not Trivia Queen. It seems some folks on these boards go to DW more times in a year than I visit my fridge! We're also travelling without kids. DH is laid back and just likes to relax on vacations. :cool1: Is this cruise kind of like a reunion of sorts for long-timers on the board?

(sorry for the long post!) :goodvibes

cheers,
:flower3:

You should definitely go~! DBf and I don't know anyone but as Tonya said, we find most Disney fans in general are friendly people. When we were at Disney World in September, I wore my Dis shirt one day and had two people come up to me saying how they loved the site & start conversations. :)

[Madi100]

Just curious...do most of the people going on the podcruise already know each other from these boards?

I've been lurking Disboards since late fall for our first trip to DW, this past Christmas break. So I'm very new at this and we had such a blast at DW, DH said we could go on a DCL cruise in May 2009. I was so excited that I booked a 3-day one for the first week of May 2009 as soon as we got back. :rotfl: I just listened to our my first podcast and it was pretty cool, and I heard about this podcastcruise. I'm thinking about switching cruises.

Before I look into this further and spend more money moving to a 4-day (and convince DH it'll be a good move), I just want to ensure it'll be a good fit for DH and me. I love Disney but am not Trivia Queen. It seems some folks on these boards go to DW more times in a year than I visit my fridge! We're also travelling without kids. DH is laid back and just likes to relax on vacations. :cool1: Is this cruise kind of like a reunion of sorts for long-timers on the board?

(sorry for the long post!) :goodvibes

cheers,
:flower3:


I don't really know anyone on these boards, and I"ve been around for a long time. The idea is just fun, and I'm hoping to get to know some people.

[NancyIL]

I've returned from my Disney cruise, and did I book this one onboard? Nooooo...but I booked 3 others!:rolleyes1 Maybe I should change one of them to the Podcast cruise! I've met quite a few DIS people, but most were at DIS-Con (2001 and 2002) and various MouseFest events.

[calypso*a*go-go]

I've returned from my Disney cruise, and did I book this one onboard? Nooooo...but I booked 3 others!:rolleyes1 Maybe I should change one of them to the Podcast cruise! I've met quite a few DIS people, but most were at DIS-Con (2001 and 2002) and various MouseFest events.

Yes you should...and that's an order! :teeth:

Just make sure you transfer the ressie to DU Travel so you won't be on the outside looking in. :goodvibes

[klam_chowder]

Thx a mint for the replies! :goodvibes Given a recent thread I just wanted to check if I'd be crashin in on a Mouse party :grouphug:

I'll go convince DH now :rotfl2:

cheers,
:flower3:

[Disneybridein2k3]

I don't know a darned soul on this cruise but feel like I know everyone already! I think the people I feel the most sorry for are the experts at the Roundtable. All of us "stalkers" (I use that term loosely mind you!) feel like we know y'all but they haven't a clue about any of us!
Anyway, a Disney Cruise is a whole lot of fun BUT not nearly as much fun with a lot of Disney DORKS running around! And a 3 night is no where near as much fun as a 4 night!!! PLUS the 3 night doesn't have the parties that Pete and the crew is throwing! Have we convinced you yet???? :goodvibes

[NancyIL]

Yes you should...and that's an order! :teeth:

Just make sure you transfer the ressie to DU Travel so you won't be on the outside looking in. :goodvibes

Since you ordered me to...I called DCL and switched my Dec. 2009 4-night to the May 10, 2009 4-night! :woohoo: Now I just need to transfer that to Dreams.

[calypso*a*go-go]

Hey Nancy, that went really well -- so how come I can't get my kids to clean their rooms? :confused3

Welcome aboard (I've been saying that a lot today!).

[UrsulasShadow]

We're going to ROCK this ship! Welcome aboard, Nancy!

[UrsulasShadow]

Ok...I only live a few miles away....and it's my job....but I still visit my frideg more.

And as for trivia.....I wouldnt worry about it.

Just be forwarned that we are giving Dianer a clip board and whistle and you WILL participate.

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Just kidding. Join us...it will be fun.
So, KahtKam races????

[kab407]

So, KahtKam races????

Boot Twister???

[Disneybridein2k3]

We're going to ROCK this ship! Welcome aboard, Nancy!
Don't rock the boat, don't rock the boat baby.... :woohoo:

[NancyIL]

Thanks for the welcome! :) I just filled out the online form to transfer the cruise to Dreams - yay!

[calypso*a*go-go]

I just want to hear Bawb say the word "Macarena". ;)

[billwald]

Don't rock the boat, don't rock the boat baby.... :woohoo:

:rotfl: :rotfl: I better order a case of DRAMAMINE®. :rotfl: :rotfl:

[disneyholic family]

i also don't know anyone.....but the disers are a friendly bunch...
on my first cruise, there was another couple from the disboard and it was really really nice 'knowing' someone else on board.....

imagine 'knowing' zillions of people.....and all of them as compulsively disney as me.......woo hoo.....it's going to be GREAT!!!! :woohoo: :woohoo:

[2xcited2sleep]

I am SO tempted!! Long-time lurker and podcast fan... just starting to find my way around the boards and am already addicted! From what I can tell, Pete & the crew have the very highest of standards and I can only imagine the parties/activities they are planning. I'm sure it will be a first-class experience. And I'd LOVE to meet everyone! My only hesitation is that I'm single...UGH... and I'm not sure if it will be cost-prohibitive or intimidating to set-sail-solo. I've also never been on a cruise before. But I think I'll go ahead and get a quote and go from there...:)

[winotracy]

I am SO tempted!! Long-time lurker and podcast fan... just starting to find my way around the boards and am already addicted! From what I can tell, Pete & the crew have the very highest of standards and I can only imagine the parties/activities they are planning. I'm sure it will be a first-class experience. And I'd LOVE to meet everyone! My only hesitation is that I'm single...UGH... and I'm not sure if it will be cost-prohibitive or intimidating to set-sail-solo. I've also never been on a cruise before. But I think I'll go ahead and get a quote and go from there...:)

Request a quote! The prices for singles are less than the price for two (but not 1/2). The worse that can happen is you can say it's too much and pass. There is no obligation and I'm happy to send you a quote.

[calypso*a*go-go]

Anyone on the fence should put a deposit on the cruise *now* before the rates go up!

[Hedy]

Hey Cruisers-What are you doing about travel insurance? I'm planning to use insuremytrip.com-any plans that have worked well for you? I'm thinking I'll do the cruise ins. now (within the 15 day window), then get flight ins. when I book that.
Anyone else?

[klam_chowder]

Hey Dis'ers - on the weekend I decided to stop agonizing over whether or not a day in the park, then a 4 day cruise and then 3 days back in the parks would be too disjoint of a vacation, and asked Tracy to switch over our 3 day cruise to the podcast cruise. Being the whiz-bang kinda gal that she is princess: , I already rec'd confirmation this morning - so we'll be joining u crAZiEs on board! :dance3:

Time to go sign up on the "meet" thread and change my ticker! :woohoo:

cheers,
:flower3:

[calypso*a*go-go]

Yea...Welcome Aboard !!!

[DisneyBride'03]

ok, I just submitted a request for pricing......for myslef and DD who will be almost 3 for cruise....DH said go for it!
I cant take my older 2 kids out of school...just did that and didnt work out so great!
Still not sure...will see what kind of price I get...will I have to pay adult price for her? Thanks:) Looks like fun !

[DebbieT11]

yay klamchowder! I remember meeting you in the crazy wild chatroom.... so happy you're going!!


, I already rec'd confirmation this morning - so we'll be joining u crAZiEs on board! :dance3:

Time to go sign up on the "meet" thread and change my ticker! :woohoo:

cheers,
:flower3:

[UrsulasShadow]

yay klamchowder! I remember meeting you in the crazy wild chatroom.... so happy you're going!!

How can you remember meeting ANYone in that chat???

Yippee, klamchowder! Can I call you "chowdah"? And I like your ticker! I may have to add to mine (not change it, though...mine's ever so much more precise, and those minutes and seconds count, dontcha know)

[DisneyBride'03]

Hopefully Uruslasshadow wont see that I posted here too.....I better run!!! lol

[UrsulasShadow]

Hopefully Uruslasshadow wont see that I posted here too.....I better run!!! lol

Seriously? A post I won't find you on? On the Unplugged boards? SERIOUSLY?

[DebbieT11]

Sheesh.... get real. She can freekin *smell* a new post on the Unplugged boards......

::::ducking and running ::::

[UrsulasShadow]

Sheesh.... get real. She can freekin *smell* a new post on the Unplugged boards......

::::ducking and running ::::

It's because they all use the "lotion".

Hey, Debbie, is it just soap that you make? Do you ever make lotion? I'm running low....

[ADP]

Hey Dis'ers - on the weekend I decided to stop agonizing over whether or not a day in the park, then a 4 day cruise and then 3 days back in the parks would be too disjoint of a vacation, and asked Tracy to switch over our 3 day cruise to the podcast cruise. Being the whiz-bang kinda gal that she is princess: , I already rec'd confirmation this morning - so we'll be joining u crAZiEs on board! :dance3:

Time to go sign up on the "meet" thread and change my ticker! :woohoo:

cheers,
:flower3:

Cool! Welcome aboard. You're in luck, I hear Bawb loves Clam Chawda. :laughing:

[EJKorvette]

in giving up our yearly trip to Las Vegas to go on this cruise.

Where can I find information on it? (The website is kind of hard to find).

Also, the first and third Saturdays in May are must-work days at my weekend job. Will this conflict with the dates of the cruise?

EJKorvette, new to this board but not to the podcast

[Annette_VA]

in giving up our yearly trip to Las Vegas to go on this cruise.

Where can I find information on it? (The website is kind of hard to find).

Also, the first and third Saturdays in May are must-work days at my weekend job. Will this conflict with the dates of the cruise?

EJKorvette, new to this board but not to the podcast


Welcome to the board!!

You can find some info here:
https://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/cruise/podcast-cruise-pricing.cfm

Also, check the thread at the top of this forum (First Ever DIS Podcast Cruise (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1683088)) for lots of info!

Looking at the calendar, May 3 would be the first Saturday and May 17th the third. The cruise is May 10-14,so you should definitely be able to squeeze it in! Hope you can join us.

[robind]

Well, I've lost count of the amount of emails I've written to them and I couldn't quite figure out if the voicemail was toll free outside of the USA, I mean a UK to USA phone call isn't cheap. I think I signed up for the mailing list when it had the password to I think I've got all my bases covered, however, whenever I write an email with something interesting, Pete reads a similar email from someone else, however, as soon as I come up with something different and interesting, I'll be sure to write another!


I just started listening to the podcast and found out about the cruise. I'm going through this discussion, so I am a little behind, so please forgive me if this has been discussed or is inappropriate. However, I have spent the last 5 months in Europe for business and I got a skype account (internet phone) - really cheap calling to the US AND its free for toll free numbers - so it might help. Alway wanting to enable where I can.

[calypso*a*go-go]

Welcome to the thread robind -- maybe we'll see you on the cruise!

[wildeoscar]

How can you remember meeting ANYone in that chat???

Yippee, klamchowder! Can I call you "chowdah"? And I like your ticker! I may have to add to mine (not change it, though...mine's ever so much more precise, and those minutes and seconds count, dontcha know)

i remember one thing from that chat... and it had something to do with the winner !

[wildeoscar]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm skype

[robind]

I got my quote about an hour ago, and I am going :banana:

I've done some cruises but not Disney. My first Disney cruise is in Febuary, so next year will be the year of the cruises.

[calypso*a*go-go]

I got my quote about an hour ago, and I am going :banana:

I've done some cruises but not Disney. My first Disney cruise is in Febuary, so next year will be the year of the cruises.

Even though you're booking the DIS Unplugged Cruise now, be sure and check into rates for the same cruise while you're onboard in February as they usually offer special incentives if you book a future cruise before you leave the ship. If the rate is lower or there is a great onboard credit offered, just rebook and then transfer it to Dreams Unlimited and have them cancel the first one you booked. Then you'd get any incentives offered by Disney along with any incentives offered by DU. Clear as mud? I'm sure Tracy w/DU can probably explain it better.

Glad you'll be joining us!!!

[robind]

Even though you're booking the DIS Unplugged Cruise now, be sure and check into rates for the same cruise while you're onboard in February as they usually offer special incentives if you book a future cruise before you leave the ship. If the rate is lower or there is a great onboard credit offered, just rebook and then transfer it to Dreams Unlimited and have them cancel the first one you booked. Then you'd get any incentives offered by Disney along with any incentives offered by DU. Clear as mud? I'm sure Tracy w/DU can probably explain it better.

Glad you'll be joining us!!!


You know I thought the exact same thing. Actually, I thought crap I wish my cruise was sooner, so I could book on board. I think that will still be before the final cut off (final payment due) so I shouldn't have any trouble. I just wanted to make sure it didn't sell out on me. That would be very, very sad.

[calypso*a*go-go]

You know I thought the exact same thing. Actually, I thought crap I wish my cruise was sooner, so I could book on board. I think that will still be before the final cut off (final payment due) so I shouldn't have any trouble. I just wanted to make sure it didn't sell out on me. That would be very, very sad.

Sounds like you've got your bases covered! :thumbsup2

Be sure and PM Tracy and have her add your name to our rollcall on the DIS Unplugged board...I believe we're over 65 cabins now. :goodvibes

[winotracy]

You know I thought the exact same thing. Actually, I thought crap I wish my cruise was sooner, so I could book on board. I think that will still be before the final cut off (final payment due) so I shouldn't have any trouble. I just wanted to make sure it didn't sell out on me. That would be very, very sad.

The final payments are due February 23. Definitely check your pricing onboard with what you have paid to see if it is better. You can ask if you rebook onboard that you just have the booking placed with Dreams Unlimited Travel at the time you book onboard to save you from having to transfer it when you get back home. Then just email me and I can have the deposits refunded or transfered to the new booking for you.

[Jayroo38]

Did someone say that if you listen to the podcast you may win prizes? How does that work? Newbie DVC owner.

[calypso*a*go-go]

Did someone say that if you listen to the podcast you may win prizes? How does that work? Newbie DVC owner.

Yes...there have definitely been some wonderful prizes given away to podcast listeners! Your best bet is to submit an email or voicemail to the podcast team (use the link above for the Podcast Main Page) asking a question about WDW, DCL, etc and if one of them picks your submission and plays it during the podcast you automatically win a t-shirt or lanyard. At the end of the month all winners are eligible for a drawing in which one lucky person gets to pick an envelope, and inside will be a great prize -- iPhones, theme park tickets, spa gift certificates, etc. Previously there were also some cruises given away but I honestly don't know what the status is on how many (if any) might be left. You can also get a shot a one of the envelopes by suggesting a new segment idea such as reviewing the WDW golf courses, resorts, recreation options (you know -- that kind of stuff).

In case you didn't know, the DIS Unplugged Podcast suffered a terrible loss at the end of April when Bob Varley (our beloved Bawb!) passed away unexpectedly. He was a regular member of the DIS Unplugged Roundtable and many of us grew to think of him as "family"...so things have been a bit out of sorts lately, but are getting back to normal (or as normal as possible under the circumstances).

So please do yourself a big favor and start listening to the most current podcasts and work your way through the archives as time allows. You will glean some fabulous information about all things Disney and may even when a prize! Good luck. :goodvibes

[datadoc5]

Woo Hoo! DW and I are officially signed up and have made our deposit. Let the games begin!

[calypso*a*go-go]

Woo Hoo! DW and I are officially signed up and have made our deposit. Let the games begin!

Welcome Aboard!!! There's a great thread that's a sticky at the top of the DIS Unplugged board with lots of info about the cruise...look through it if you haven't already. Be forewarned though that we tend to go off-topic pretty easy...

[UrsulasShadow]

Welcome Aboard!!! There's a great thread that's a sticky at the top of the DIS Unplugged board with lots of info about the cruise...look through it if you haven't already. Be forewarned though that we tend to go off-topic pretty easy...

There was a TOPIC???:lmao:

[calypso*a*go-go]

There was a TOPIC???:lmao:

Yeah...but I doubt it had anything to do with anything! :rotfl:

[Disneybridein2k3]

They are fun topics though :rotfl2:

[scarlett873]

:rotfl:

Welcome aboard!! Don't miss the stickied thread at the top of the forum for the cruise!!

We're all nutcases, but we're harmless...


Most days anyway ;)

[kab407]

Topic? What Topic? I'm suppose to stick to a topic? Let's see what shall I pick...

-Cougaring Will
-Moegeetoes
-Walter's hot factor
-My Little Towel Monkey

So many to choose from.....

[UrsulasShadow]

Topic? What Topic? I'm suppose to stick to a topic? Let's see what shall I pick...

-Cougaring Will
-Moegeetoes
-Walter's hot factor
-My Little Towel Monkey

So many to choose from.....

Ahhh, but it all comes back to .......



FOOD!

[kab407]

Ahhh, but it all comes back to .......



FOOD!

ABSOLUTELY Mindy!!!!

Cake anyone? :cake:

[pixieme]

I can't seem to get the Quote page to come up. Is there a secret Podpass word? Help help!:confused:

[winotracy]

I can't seem to get the Quote page to come up. Is there a secret Podpass word? Help help!:confused:

Are you going to this page? https://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/cruise/podcast-cruise-pricing.cfm

or did you put in a request and can't get to your quote? Please email me and I can help (Tracy@dreamsunlimitedtravel.com).

[pixieme]

I did and it brings up a blank page. I will e-mail you shortly. Thanks

[shellyminnie]

Count me in too! I just put in my deposit this morning. I can't wait!!!!!!


Tracy - you have me on the list for being part of the podcast group, right? I forgot to mention that when I requested my quote. Thanks.

[winotracy]

Count me in too! I just put in my deposit this morning. I can't wait!!!!!!


Tracy - you have me on the list for being part of the podcast group, right? I forgot to mention that when I requested my quote. Thanks.

You already were added to the list :thumbsup2