May 19th 2011, Three Day Dream Cruise

[Linda67]

Hi everyone,

I thought that it would be good to use this first post to list the full FE List and also details of the DIS Meet :banana:

Deck 10

# 10066
Linda67 & DH

Deck 9

# 9616
a_sailor's_wife
Plus one adult & DS age 5

Deck 7

# 7021
LaceRob
Plus one adult & DS age 4
**LaceRob is a late addition to our list but it would be great if you could include his family - PM him to let him know if you would like to**

# 7191
tigger2on (Suzanne)
Plus one adult & DD age 6
Suzanne is celebrating her 40th birthday :cheer2:

# 7160
Two of tigger2on's friends (adults)

# 7600
Mum from oz (Simone)
Steve (adult)
Rhonda (adult)
DS Brandon age 4
DD Peyton age 3

# 7530
Tracykim (Tracy)
Joe (adult)
DD Summer age 14
DD Fallon age 11

# 7536
Mcrcleveland
Plus one adult and DS age 2
Celebrating their 9th Anniversary :cheer2:

# 7538
Two adults (Mcrcleveland's parents)
Celebrating their 50th Anniversary :cheer2:

Deck 6

# 6558
LoriABil
Plus DH (Bob) and DS 8 (Alex)
Alex is celebrating his 8th Birthday on the 20th :cheer2:

# 6110
Luvmyboys89
Plus two adults and DS age 6 and DS age 7

Total adults = 24
Total children = 11

DIS MEET

3pm on Thursday 19th May @ Currents

'Currents is an outdoor bar located on Deck 13, Forward, offering a commanding view and a sunny spot where guests can order a cool drink and enjoy it there or return to their deck chairs nearby. This breezy bar serves a wide assortment of refreshments

Perched high onboard one of the ships upper decks, Currents is a great lookout spot to see the glorious sea, to glimpse the shore and to relish a golden sunset - all with a refreshing drink in your hand'

Safe travels everyone :goodvibes

[IrishCowboy]

I have added your thread to the cruise meet list :thumbsup2

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

Hi everyone,
Just booked our first ever cruise :banana:
Anyone else sailing on the 19th of May?
I'm looking forward to researching and planning this as I have a lot to learn and I am hoping you guys can help me out :worship:

I hope to be cruising this same weekend, my 2nd cruise ever (both with Disney). I cruised on the Wonder in late Nov. 2009 and am planning on cruising this weekend in May 2011 in celebration of my graduating from the College of Education at University of Central Florida. The Dream will be a total different ship from the Wonder but I'm sure it'll be just as grand if not more.

I'm excited. Congrats on booking your first cruise with DCL! :banana:

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

I just booked my cruise for May 19, 2011! Deck 8.

Woo hoo!!!

[Linda67]

Hello there :goodvibes

What a great way to celebrate your graduation :thumbsup2

I'm on deck 10 and my ticker seems to be stuck :laughing:

Everything I have read about the Dream sounds amazing but as it is my first time on a cruise I have nothing to compare it to

Did you have a great time on the Wonder? Did you do the same itinerary?

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

Hello there :goodvibes

What a great way to celebrate your graduation :thumbsup2

I'm on deck 10 and my ticker seems to be stuck :laughing:

Everything I have read about the Dream sounds amazing but as it is my first time on a cruise I have nothing to compare it to

Did you have a great time on the Wonder? Did you do the same itinerary?

My first (and only Disney Cruise) was on the Wonder Nov 2009. I had a very good time, even though I felt like I was constantly on the go and the 3 days went by sooo fast. I do not know what the Dream will offer, however considering that both the Wonder and Magic have the same cast away party and Pirates in the Caribbean party (from my understanding) The Dream should have the same parties, which are a lot of fun! You do NOT want to miss them. I'm sure the shows will be different, but I'm sure they'll still be amazing as on the Wonder. Animator's Pallet is the same on the Dream as on the Wonder, but I think they have changed it up a bit as far as decor goes. The other 2 restaurants (Enchanted Garden and Royal Palace) I cannot wait to eat in!!! And again, to sit on Castaway Cay - amazing!!! I won't want to leave.

You will have a blast!!! :thumbsup2 :woohoo:

I have the first seating for dinner (5:45). What time do you have?

[tigger2on]

Adding this cruise to the 4-night May 15th making this my 1st Back to Back cruise. Traveling with my DD(6) and my mom (70+) and celebrating my 40th while DH stays home with my other 3 kids... so it's an "all girl" trip!
Will only be doing FE once so will wait and decide which one to do at a later date.
:)
Suzanne

[Linda67]

Adding this cruise to the 4-night May 15th making this my 1st Back to Back cruise. Traveling with my DD(6) and my mom (70+) and celebrating my 40th while DH stays home with my other 3 kids... so it's an "all girl" trip!
Will only be doing FE once so will wait and decide which one to do at a later date.
:)
Suzanne

Hello there. Wow back to back cruises that sounds really exciting :yay:
I am travelling with my DH and we are both first timers. It will be our 5th trip to Disney though
I don't really understand what the deal is with FE. Do you just leave people little gifts :confused3

My first (and only Disney Cruise) was on the Wonder Nov 2009. I had a very good time, even though I felt like I was constantly on the go and the 3 days went by sooo fast. I do not know what the Dream will offer, however considering that both the Wonder and Magic have the same cast away party and Pirates in the Caribbean party (from my understanding) The Dream should have the same parties, which are a lot of fun! You do NOT want to miss them. I'm sure the shows will be different, but I'm sure they'll still be amazing as on the Wonder. Animator's Pallet is the same on the Dream as on the Wonder, but I think they have changed it up a bit as far as decor goes. The other 2 restaurants (Enchanted Garden and Royal Palace) I cannot wait to eat in!!! And again, to sit on Castaway Cay - amazing!!! I won't want to leave.

You will have a blast!!! :thumbsup2 :woohoo:

I have the first seating for dinner (5:45). What time do you have?

It sounds like there is going to be an awful lot to do on the ship :cool1:
From the pictures I have seen of how The Dream is going to look I think it's going to be amazing. What do you think of Nasau?
I have read lots of posts saying you should stay on the ship instead

[TifffanyD]

Hi all! I think we may be joining you. Not booked yet, but submitted the quote request to DU so should be booking soon.

My mom wanted to try cruising with us but wanted a casino so we decided we could do the 3 day and go to Atlantis in the Bahamas for her. DH and I have done the 3-day twice and while we aren't super thrilled with the itinerary and length, we definitely want to see the new ship! And any cruise is a good cruise :)

We are doing our first long (7 night) cruise in a couple weeks (not on Disney) so it will be fun to see what that will feel like!

[Linda67]

Hi all! I think we may be joining you. Not booked yet, but submitted the quote request to DU so should be booking soon.

My mom wanted to try cruising with us but wanted a casino so we decided we could do the 3 day and go to Atlantis in the Bahamas for her. DH and I have done the 3-day twice and while we aren't super thrilled with the itinerary and length, we definitely want to see the new ship! And any cruise is a good cruise :)

We are doing our first long (7 night) cruise in a couple weeks (not on Disney) so it will be fun to see what that will feel like!

:welcome: Its great that you have all been on cruises before.
I can drive you all mad with my stupid questions :rotfl:

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

Fish Extenders are a lot of fun. When I went on my first cruise my friend and I participated in fish extenders with 3 other cabins. Someone had created a post for our cruise asking who wanted to participate, and only 4 cabins participated, which was fine and almost more than enough as it can get expensive.

You can find instructions on how to make a fish extender (see pics below of what ours looked like) and then we bought all sorts of stuff to give to the other cabins: a dry erase board w/ Mickey/Minnie on it, prepackaged candy, stickers, Disney pens, we made magnets w/ Disney characters. We got all sorts of stuff and gave all sorts of stuff.

Then via the post about who wanted to participate, we shared our cabin numbers w/ each other and walked all over the ship giving our fish extender gifts.

Also we decorated our doors w/ homemade magnets. Since we were cruising in celebration of our 30th birthdays we decorated our door to reflect that. Everyone who walked past our door loved it!

See photos!

Me with the fish extender - the green sections were the pockets that you can stick stuff in.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l222/babyduck023/Cruise%20statroom%20door%20pics/door5.jpg

Some of the homemade magnets
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l222/babyduck023/Cruise%20statroom%20door%20pics/door4.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l222/babyduck023/Cruise%20statroom%20door%20pics/door3.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l222/babyduck023/Cruise%20statroom%20door%20pics/door2.jpg

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

Hello there. Wow back to back cruises that sounds really exciting :yay:
I am travelling with my DH and we are both first timers. It will be our 5th trip to Disney though
I don't really understand what the deal is with FE. Do you just leave people little gifts :confused3



It sounds like there is going to be an awful lot to do on the ship :cool1:
From the pictures I have seen of how The Dream is going to look I think it's going to be amazing. What do you think of Nasau?
I have read lots of posts saying you should stay on the ship instead

Nassau was ok. It was my first time being there, so I was excited about going. However my friend and I only hit up the Straw Market. I got some goodies for my family back home. It's exciting to see that you can get a Coach bag (whether real or fake) for really cheap, but make sure you really check it out before you buy it. After I got mine home, I realized that one side of the strap is about ready to fall off, as the sewing of the leather was falling apart. I think my Coach bag is a fake anyway, so that's probably why. It's so worn out that I'm afraid to wear it (as it's a cross body bag) in fear that the strap will break on me. So I wasted $$ there. But I got some nice goodies for the family that say Nassau on them. Seeing the water is amazing! And just seeing the buildings on the way to and from the Market are cute to see. I did not venture out of the port area. Like I could see the ship at all times. I think I was back on the ship by noon time. I spent just a few hours at the Market, got some pics outside the "famous" Senor Frogs, got a few pics of me in Nassau and that was it.

When I go again next year, w/ my parents, I have no desire to venture further out to be honest with you. We will hit up the Market, as my parents have never been (they've never been out of the country before!) and then back on the ship. When/if I go again after this next time, the day in Nassau I will probably just stay on the ship and do what the ship has to offer (as that is what you're really paying for).

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

Adding this cruise to the 4-night May 15th making this my 1st Back to Back cruise. Traveling with my DD(6) and my mom (70+) and celebrating my 40th while DH stays home with my other 3 kids... so it's an "all girl" trip!
Will only be doing FE once so will wait and decide which one to do at a later date.
:)
Suzanne

So with the 4 day and the 3 day back to back you will be doing a 7 day cruise. Did you have to book 2 separate cruises or can you book one and extend? (not sure how that works) Also do you get the same stateroom? And when you 4 day ends, do you get to stay on the ship or do you have to get off and check in again and then get back on?

May I ask how much this cost you for both cruises back to back? That sounds like something I may want to look into for in the (far) future.

[TifffanyD]

OK we are officially booked! Woohoo another cruise and a new ship to look forward to - can't wait!!

[schimj]

Hi there!

I'm TifffanyD's lesser half, and figured I'd pop my head in for the cruise thread as well. We have been on 2 sailings on the Wonder so far, and by the time that cruise rolls around we'll have two more on the Magic under our belts as well as one on the Carnival Legend in just 2 weeks :cool1::cool1::cool1

[TifffanyD]

Hi there!

I'm TifffanyD's lesser half, and figured I'd pop my head in for the cruise thread as well. We have been on 2 sailings on the Wonder so far, and by the time that cruise rolls around we'll have two more on the Magic under our belts as well as one on the Carnival Legend in just 2 weeks :cool1::cool1::cool1

LOL how did you find this???

[Linda67]

Hoorah, two more people booked !!
Kelly, your photos are great, wow you put a lot of work into your door decorations
Not sure I am quite so creative !!

[Linda67]

Ooh by the way, have any of you tried any excursions?
We are thinking of probably not doing any as 3 days isn't long

[TifffanyD]

Nope we haven't done any excursions on Disney on either of the 3 days. I think we are just going to go it alone to Atlantis. We did this the first time and took a water taxi over there and back. Next time we MAY take the water taxi there but we will definitely be taking a regular taxi back. We had to wait FOREVER for enough people to fill the boat to go back - like an hour seriously!

I also would like to go to Ardastra Gardens but not sure we will have time for both

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

Hoorah, two more people booked !!
Kelly, your photos are great, wow you put a lot of work into your door decorations
Not sure I am quite so creative !!

I really can't take all of the credit. My friend (who went on the cruise with me) wanted to participate in the fish extenders stuff, so I just agreed. She found most of the magnets and made the fish extender. It took her hours to do so. *lol* And she bought all the stuff to do the fish extender gift exchange. But the little Mickey Heads are from Lowe's. We took all the color sample's from Disney's collection and then just cut them out, put a magnet on the back and put them on the door. The rest we found on the Disboards site and printed them out and laminated them, put a magnet on the back and put them on the door (that's what I did mostly w/ this project, help laminate them and printed some out).

But it was a lot of fun! :thumbsup2

[Belle1129]

Our family just booked this sailing! We are so excited:) This will be our first back to back, we are also on the May 15th sailing. We did category 8C 8th deck, let the countdown begin!

[Linda67]

Our family just booked this sailing! We are so excited:) This will be our first back to back, we are also on the May 15th sailing. We did category 8C 8th deck, let the countdown begin!

Welcome on board :sail:
So we set sail on he 19th - is that the second portion of your back to back?

[tigger2on]

Our family just booked this sailing! We are so excited:) This will be our first back to back, we are also on the May 15th sailing. We did category 8C 8th deck, let the countdown begin!

I am doing the B2B with you too Belle1129. Also starting on the 15th as I turn 40 on the 16th. Really looking forward to hearing about your thoughts on the EBTA!!!

[Belle1129]

Welcome on board :sail:
So we set sail on he 19th - is that the second portion of your back to back?

Yes, we are doing the four night cruise first then the 19th will start our second portion. This will be our 13th and 14th sailings with Disney and our first B2B. We are celebrating my Dad's birthday on the 20th!

[Linda67]

Yes, we are doing the four night cruise first then the 19th will start our second portion. This will be our 13th and 14th sailings with Disney and our first B2B. We are celebrating my Dad's birthday on the 20th!

Wow, 13th and 14th Disney cruises !!! They must be doing something right :goodvibes

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

Our family just booked this sailing! We are so excited:) This will be our first back to back, we are also on the May 15th sailing. We did category 8C 8th deck, let the countdown begin!

I will be on the 8th deck as well! An inside split bath by the elevators. I hope it's a good stateroom. No noise.

[Linda67]

Hey everyone :goodvibes

A quick question to all you previous cruisers

Is it worth trying to get into Palo?

I'm thinking that it probably isn't for a first timer who is only on a 3 day as I would really like to try all three of the restaurants on the rotation

What do you think?

Linda :)

[AuroraGrace]

Hello all! I will be joining you on this cruise as well. It will be myself and my son who will be 4 at that time. My husband will be staying home with my 1 year old. We are also booked for the August 12th Dream sailing as well. This will be our first ever cruise and first ever Disney experience. Unless I decide to take a spring break cruise lol. I booked an inside stateroom for this cruise and a verandah on the one in August. I was going to splurge on a verandah for this cruise but since I am trying to book one for spring break I need to save a little money

[schimj]

Is it worth trying to get into Palo?
Linda :)

I would skip it on your first cruise. All of the main dining rooms are very nice, and it would be worth it to see each once. We've been on 2 3-night cruises w/ DCL so far, and we went to Palo on the 1st night of our 2nd cruise. It was very nice, but the other 3 restaurants are great as well, so you might as well see all of them your first time around and save Palo for a future cruise. That's just my opinion, though :)

[Linda67]

Thanks for the advice :goodvibes

That's kind of what I was thinking and it gives me a good excuse to do another cruise :thumbsup2

[schimj]

Thanks for the advice :goodvibes

That's kind of what I was thinking and it gives me a good excuse to do another cruise :thumbsup2

You'll probably be visiting the future bookings desk by the end of your 2nd night. We booked our "2nd" cruise on our first, and that's the one in my signature for 10/30...we also went on a DCL sailing this past November for what ended up being our 2nd sailing with DCL putting the 10/30 at #3 (#4 if you count non-DCL curises...just went on a Carnival cruise in June for DW's B-day).

[TifffanyD]

You'll probably be visiting the future bookings desk by the end of your 2nd night. We booked our "2nd" cruise on our first, and that's the one in my signature for 10/30...we also went on a DCL sailing this past November for what ended up being our 2nd sailing with DCL putting the 10/30 at #3 (#4 if you count non-DCL curises...just went on a Carnival cruise in June for DW's B-day).

The future bookings desk is my "happy place" (a la Happy Gilmore)!

[Linda67]

You'll probably be visiting the future bookings desk by the end of your 2nd night. We booked our "2nd" cruise on our first, and that's the one in my signature for 10/30...we also went on a DCL sailing this past November for what ended up being our 2nd sailing with DCL putting the 10/30 at #3 (#4 if you count non-DCL curises...just went on a Carnival cruise in June for DW's B-day).

I think you are probably right - I'll tell DH I am 'just going to the Spa' :rotfl:

The future bookings desk is my "happy place" (a la Happy Gilmore)!

:rotfl::rotfl:

[tikibirds]

Just booked this after realizing that Pirates 4 should be released during this sailing. HOW AWESOME IS THAT??? :)

I didn't select a cabin, but DCL picked one for me on Deck 7 - Cat 11B - looking forward to the virtual porthole (although of course would never refuse an upgrade!), since we have an outside cabin booked for Nov later in the year.

[tikibirds]

Was able to switch to an 11C guarantee - will be happy with whichever type of cabin we end up with - can't wait! :)

[Linda67]

Was able to switch to an 11C guarantee - will be happy with whichever type of cabin we end up with - can't wait! :)

How exciting :banana:

Our tickers are moving too slow though :eek:

[ShellyLynn3630]

Just booked this after realizing that Pirates 4 should be released during this sailing. HOW AWESOME IS THAT??? :)

I didn't select a cabin, but DCL picked one for me on Deck 7 - Cat 11B - looking forward to the virtual porthole (although of course would never refuse an upgrade!), since we have an outside cabin booked for Nov later in the year.



I too have switched my dates to this cruise just for the release of Pirates 4. My daughter just loooovvvveeeesss those movies, so I played switcharoo with the dates a little. I just hope we do get to go. I just wonder if they will make a big ta do about it.

[addlema]

Woot. Just booked our first cruise ever. We will be on this boat for our 10th anniversary.

[cathy_s]

Hello everyone! I've been lurking around on this thread for a few days now while we had rooms on hold. Tonight we paid the deposit so I have allowed myself to post.

This will be our third Disney cruise. We did a 3 day on the Wonder in the summer of 2008 and we did the first 5 day cruise on the Magic in Sept 2009. It was supposed to be a double dip at CC right before the Magic went into dry dock but hurricane Hannah had other plans for that double dip. We missed a day at CC but learned that our whole family can deal with ROUGH seas without getting sick!

Someone mentioned booking this for the Pirates movie premier. I don't remember which one but one of our cruises was during the premier for the second pirates movie. Each stateroom got special "premEAR" buttons and I think a poster. I really can't remember because we have a friend who is a huge Pirates fan and we gave our goodies to him. The movie was shown out by the pool (maybe at midnight?) because I remember my husband said it was cool to lounge in the deck chair while he watched it.

This is our first time without a varandah. This time we booked 2 standard inside rooms (adjoining). We have 2 girls ages 16 and 14 and having their "own" room and bathroom outweighs the varandah in my opinion! Hopefully I won't miss it too much.

I look forward to getting to meet you all. Is everyone planning on doing the fish extenders? By my count it looks like we have 10 groups. On the Sept 2009 cruise we had over 100 cabins participate in our FE exchange! Ten sounds like a nice reasonable number.

I'd be willing to keep track of names/cabin numbers of those who want to participate (unless someone else has already started doing it)

Cathy

[cathy_s]

... am planning on cruising this weekend in May 2011 in celebration of my graduating from the College of Education at University of Central Florida.

Congratulations!

I graduated from UCF with Secondary English/Language Arts Education-but that was back in the dark ages!

[cathy_s]

Woot. Just booked our first cruise ever. We will be on this boat too for our 10th anniversary.

Yay! Our 21st anniversary is May 19th. We wanted to cruise this year for our 20th but it just didn't work out so we're making up for it next year. What date is your anniversary?

[addlema]

Yay! Our 21st anniversary is May 19th. We wanted to cruise this year for our 20th but it just didn't work out so we're making up for it next year. What date is your anniversary?

The 20th! Disney is giving us a great anniversary present in the form of pirates 4.

[Linda67]

Hi everyone
Great to see more people joining the cruise on the 19th :cool1:
It sounds like Fish Extender Gifts will be a lot of fun
As a first timer I'm not sure what to do but if one of you guys point me in the right direction I would love to join in :yay:
It's lovely to hear about the special celebrations that will be happening on board :goodvibes
Linda

[Linda67]

Do you exchange FE gifts everyday?
I think this would be really fun to do

[ShellyLynn3630]

I have upgraded from a 11b to a 9b on deck 2. I hope that deck 2 will be ok. Anyone thinking of doing Atlantis? I really am wanting to, but it is a lot of money.

[cathy_s]

Do you exchange FE gifts everyday?
I think this would be really fun to do

Hi :wave2:

We've only done it on one cruise (the one with over 100 cabins on the meet thread). With the size of the group, most people did one small gift per stateroom. Nobody had assigned days or anything, it was just dozens and dozens of random gifts appearing throughout the entire cruise. It took hours for us to deliver ours-glad it was just a one time thing!

It was really fun! My husband thought I was nuts getting things ready but don't you know, he was always the one checking the FE....he was like a kid. He just asked the other day if we're going to to the "pocket thing" on the Dream.

DD13 found something on line that showed what an inside cabin looked like. Yikes! It looks really tiny. Hopefully we didn't make a mistake.

[Mum from oz]

Hi all :wave2: Looks like I'll be joining you! I just paid the deposit :cool1: This will be our first cruise, so excited!

[Linda67]

Hi :wave2:

We've only done it on one cruise (the one with over 100 cabins on the meet thread). With the size of the group, most people did one small gift per stateroom. Nobody had assigned days or anything, it was just dozens and dozens of random gifts appearing throughout the entire cruise. It took hours for us to deliver ours-glad it was just a one time thing!

It was really fun! My husband thought I was nuts getting things ready but don't you know, he was always the one checking the FE....he was like a kid. He just asked the other day if we're going to to the "pocket thing" on the Dream.

DD13 found something on line that showed what an inside cabin looked like. Yikes! It looks really tiny. Hopefully we didn't make a mistake.


Well I'm in :goodvibes
Sounds like great fun

[Linda67]

Hi all :wave2: Looks like I'll be joining you! I just paid the deposit :cool1: This will be our first cruise, so excited!

:welcome::welcome:

It will be our first cruise as well

[BluegrassBelles]

We just got back from the Baltic Cruise and we have booked this cruise and the 5/15 one for a B2B. We are Donna - Computer Programmer, Joan - Pharmacist, Sandy - Retired Interior Designer, and Sarah - who will just have graduated from Law School. This will be our 9th and 10th cruises.

[RROARKE]

This will be our 2nd Disney cruise. cat 6b and our 12 year annversary...
Rob

[tikibirds]

Sounds like we are going to have a great group of DISers onboard this sailing! :)

[BluegrassBelles]

I too have switched my dates to this cruise just for the release of Pirates 4. My daughter just loooovvvveeeesss those movies, so I played switcharoo with the dates a little. I just hope we do get to go. I just wonder if they will make a big ta do about it.

We were onboard for one of the Pirates PreMeers and it was wonderful. They even had the movie in the Walt Disney Theatre.

[Tracykim]

Hey Everyone!!!!

We are doing B2B starting with this cruise!!

It will be me, DH, DD11 & DD14!!! This will be the kids first cruise ever and all of ours first cruise with Disney!!

DH and I have already booked a Sept cruise with Disney also!! So 3 cruises booked for 2011!! YEA US!!!

We will be in cabin 6058 for both cruises!! Cat 5D Deck 6

We plan on doing FE's for both cruises!! I hope I can come up with a bunch of ideas!!!

Happy Sailing!!!

[TifffanyD]

Sadly, we have cancelled this cruise. But... we will be doing a week on the Epic in April instead - so not all bad. Hope you all enjoy the new ship!

[ShellyLynn3630]

We are now in cabin 5678, category 8d. I just had to get off deck 2.

[kjackson83]

I just booked my cruise for May 19, 2011! Deck 8.

Woo hoo!!!

Hey Kelly! Will be on Deck 8 aswell!!! Cant wait :)

[kjackson83]

Adding this cruise to the 4-night May 15th making this my 1st Back to Back cruise. Traveling with my DD(6) and my mom (70+) and celebrating my 40th while DH stays home with my other 3 kids... so it's an "all girl" trip!
Will only be doing FE once so will wait and decide which one to do at a later date.
:)
Suzanne

Hey Suzanne - Will be doing the same Back-to-Back!!! We cant hardly wait!!!

[Linda67]

Hi everyone

Great to see so many DISers joining this cruise :banana:

Looks like I am one of the few first timers so good to have so many people I can ask dumb questions :rotfl:

Have a great day

Linda

[ShellyLynn3630]

Anyone doing the water park thing at Atlantis?

[ShellyLynn3630]

We are now in cabin 5678, category 8d. I just had to get off deck 2.

Well, today I was playing with the website and a 11c GTY came open. It is 270 bucks less, so I put it on hold. Ugghh. I don't know which cabin I will keep. I am nutso!!! :laughing: But 270 bucks is a lot of money to me.

[Tracykim]

What is everyone doing to get ready for this cruise, other then playing the "waiting game"?

I have been working on my FE's, but it is kinda hard when I don't have numbers!!!

I have also been working on a ton of magnets for our door.

I haven't told my kids yet, TRYING to wait for Christmas but it is SOOOOO hard!!!

I can't wait until all of the info comes back from the Dreams Maiden Voyage!!

Let me know what y'all are doing to stay sane!!! :rotfl:

[Mum from oz]

What is everyone doing to get ready for this cruise, other then playing the "waiting game"?

I have been working on my FE's, but it is kinda hard when I don't have numbers!!!

I have also been working on a ton of magnets for our door.

I haven't told my kids yet, TRYING to wait for Christmas but it is SOOOOO hard!!!

I can't wait until all of the info comes back from the Dreams Maiden Voyage!!

Let me know what y'all are doing to stay sane!!! :rotfl:


I've been just reading and planning as much as I can. Mostly researching. I also can't wait for Dream trip reports!!

[ShellyLynn3630]

Well I decided to keep my 8d room on deck 5.

[Mum from oz]

Well I watched a doco on Disney Cruise Line with the other half and that got him excited :yay: HE then asks, do we have a room with a balcony? I was like umm no. He said well get one then! :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

So we are now Cat 4C on deck 7! :cool1::cool1::cool1:

Just had to share :dance3:

[Tracykim]

We have switched cabins to be closer to the kids clubs. We are now in Cabin 5532 on deck 5!!

Come on May and get here!!!

[Linda67]

Hello from England everyone :goodvibes

Just got back from a fantastic two week vacation driving around Nevada, Utah and Arizona so now it is all systems go for planning our May 2011 trip

DH is going to make our Fish Extender as I am not that creative but I can't wait to plan the FE gifts and door magnets

Any info from previous cruisers on FE gifts and door magnets would be great :worship:

Linda

[suzyqn]

We are excited to join you all on the May 19th sailing! It will be my family of 4 and my sister's family of 4. I did not know about the POTC 4 until reading this thread so I am excited about that! We have a cat. 8B stateroom on deck 9. This is the first time we have ever picked our rooms so that has been different and slightly frustrating. (this is our 5th Disney cruise)

I'm a planner and finding it hard not knowing any Dream details until later. Once we get to January it will be so exciting to hear details!!!!

[tigger2on]

Welcome aboard to your whole family Suzyqn!!

[tigger2on]

Hello from England everyone :goodvibes

Just got back from a fantastic two week vacation driving around Nevada, Utah and Arizona so now it is all systems go for planning our May 2011 trip

DH is going to make our Fish Extender as I am not that creative but I can't wait to plan the FE gifts and door magnets

Any info from previous cruisers on FE gifts and door magnets would be great :worship:

Linda

LOL... I just home from a 2 week trip to England!!! Welcome ome and happy planing!

[Linda67]

We are excited to join you all on the May 19th sailing! It will be my family of 4 and my sister's family of 4. I did not know about the POTC 4 until reading this thread so I am excited about that! We have a cat. 8B stateroom on deck 9. This is the first time we have ever picked our rooms so that has been different and slightly frustrating. (this is our 5th Disney cruise)

I'm a planner and finding it hard not knowing any Dream details until later. Once we get to January it will be so exciting to hear details!!!!

Welcome Suzyqn :welcome:

[cathy_s]

Hi again everyone. I just read through the whole thread and took some notes. I have the following information for the fish extenders. Please let me know if I left anyone out or have the wrong information. Obviously as the cruise gets closer those who don't already have room assignments will get them and we can fill in that info.


1. Linda67- Linda, DH deck 10

2. Kelly green eyes 23- Kelly, DM, DF deck 8 main dining Celebrating college graduation

3. Tigger2on-Suzanne, DD6, DM. B2B with May 15th Celebrating Suzanne’s 40th bday

4. Belle1129-B2B with May 15th, 8th deck Celebrating dad's birthday on May 20th

5. AuroraGrace- mom and DS 4

6. Tikibirds- Sandy deck 7 cat 11c

7. ShellyLynn3630- mom and DD cabin 5768

8. Addlema-
Celebrating 10th anniversary on 20th

9. Cathy_s- Cathy&Ray Sara 17 Hope 14 cabins 7681 & 7683 late dining Celebrating 21st anniversary on May 19

10. Mum from oz- Simone, DP, DS DD deck 7

11. BluegrassBelles-Donna, Joan, Sandy, Sarah, Jeremy b2b May 15th. cabin 10578 main dining Celebrating Sarah’s and Jeremy's graduation from law school.

12. RROARKE-Rob
Celebrating 12th anniversary

13. Tracykim- Tracy, DH DD14, DD11 B2B starting with this cruise cabin 5532

14. Kjackson83- deck 8

15. Suzyqn-Suzy and 3 family members deck 9

16. Suzyqn’s sister- and 3 family members

[Tracykim]

WOW!!! Thanks Cathy!!!!


Can we get some ages on the kids???? It sure would help ME when purchasing FE gifts!!! ;)

We will be attending MNSSHP tonight!!! I am hoping to find some Pirate stuff while we are there!!

[ShellyLynn3630]

Hey is there a feul surcharge applied to this sailing? Anyone know? I have'nt noticed it anywhere. Anyone else? Oh, and what is this FE stuff anyway?

[Linda67]

Thanks Cathy you are a star :flower3:
I'm sure this list will grow and grow :goodvibes

[BluegrassBelles]

Hi again everyone. I just read through the whole thread and took some notes. I have the following information for the fish extenders. Please let me know if I left anyone out or have the wrong information. Obviously as the cruise gets closer those who don't already have room assignments will get them and we can fill in that info.




11. BluegrassBelles-Donna, Joan, Sandy, Sarah b2b May 15th. Celebrating Sarah’s graduation.


We now also have Jeremy, Sarah's boyfriend also graduating from Law School with Sarah. We are in stateroom 10578 with main dining.

[cathy_s]

We now also have Jeremy, Sarah's boyfriend also graduating from Law School with Sarah. We are in stateroom 10578 with main dining.

It's updated.

[tnshsms]

We are booked on this cruise and we are super excited. This is our third cruise but our first Disney cruise and our first big vacation with our 2yo DD. We are staying at the Residence Inn the night before and one night at WDW after the cruise. Anyone else doing that?

[tigger2on]

Welcome aboard!:cool1:

This will actually be the second leg of our back 2 back cruise on the Dream. We are staying at WDW 2 nights before the cruise so we will go directly to the airport after disembarkment!

[Tracykim]

We have a room change!!! We have now gone to a Cat 5C. So we are NOW in room 7530!!!

Is it May yet???

[Linda67]

We have a room change!!! We have now gone to a Cat 5C. So we are NOW in room 7530!!!

Is it May yet???

:banana::banana::banana::banana:

[ShellyLynn3630]

Arrgghh!!! I need a pin code for May for a moderate resort. (CBR to be specific) Just waiting and hoping........

[tnshsms]

I'm a newbie so what's a Pin code? We have decided to stay at POR the night after the cruise and I'm super excited. I've never stayed on property before. In fact I've only ever been to Disney world twice.

[RROARKE]

I haven't been to the meet board in a while, just thought I'd clarifythat we aren't participating in the FE echange.
on a side note we were able to get another couple to join us with connecting rooms cat 6a :)

[tigger2on]

Booked my pre-cruise DVC stay... AKV -studio Value from May 12 - 15. Then 4 night DReam. Then this cruise. Then HOPING for 1 night at BLT before we fly home to see the fireworks from TOW lounge!

So who is doing FE for this cruise??
Do we have anyone interested for sure so far?

Can we compile an FE Participant List as well? I don't mind doing it. :cool1:

[Linda67]

Booked my pre-cruise DVC stay... AKV -studio Value from May 12 - 15. Then 4 night DReam. Then this cruise. Then HOPING for 1 night at BLT before we fly home to see the fireworks from TOW lounge!

So who is doing FE for this cruise??
Do we have anyone interested for sure so far?

Can we compile an FE Participant List as well? I don't mind doing it. :cool1:

I think doing FE gifts sounds like a lot of fun so count me in

It's really kind of you to offer to do the list, I wouldn't know where to start :laughing:

[tigger2on]

List already started :)

[Tracykim]

Count us in for the FE exchange!!! Cabin 7530

Me - Tracy
DH - Joe
DD14 - Summer
DD11 - Fallon

[Mum from oz]

I'm game for FE even though I still don't know much about them :)

Cabin 7600

Me - Simone 25
DP - Steve 39
My Mum - Rhonda 58
DS - Brandon 4
DD - Peyton - 3

Thanks :thumbsup2

[tigger2on]

LOL... the way it stands right now... we'll have only a Deck 7 FE exchange! :goodvibes

[Tracykim]

WOW!!! They sure will be easy to deliver!!! :lmao:

[Linda67]

I'm in for the FE :goodvibes

Room #10066
Category 05A

Linda67 & DH

Is that all the info you need?

[cathy_s]

So who is doing FE for this cruise??
Do we have anyone interested for sure so far?

Can we compile an FE Participant List as well? I don't mind doing it. :cool1:

Hi,

There was a list that was current as of 9/21/10. It is post #72 at the bottom of page 5. I'm surprised that you didn't see it or that someone else on the board didn't point you in the direction of it.

Feel free to use that list and make any updates that have been posted after 9/21.

Cathy

<bowing out of FE list keeping because I'm not a frequent poster>

[tigger2on]

Sorry Cathy.
I totally didn't see it... and I'm even on it already! WHOOPS
You already done a great job so keep going! You only have one person from my list to add!
Sorry again.. didn't mean to step on your toes.
Serves me right for booking 3 cruises in one year... I'm getting confused!

[LoriABil]

Hi! My name is Lori and I've been lurking for a while and thought I would say hello! :yay:

I just put the 1st payment on our 5/19 Dream Cruise! This is our first cruise, ever, so I can't wait to soak up all the DIS knowledge out there!

I have been reading on the FE's and I would love to do one! We are staying on the 6th Deck. I don't know what number...will Disney tell me? There was a place to pick, but I couldn't decide, so I didn't pick one. Is that bad?

So the crew is myself, DH, and DS, who will be turning 8 on the 20th! This is a top secret birthday surprise, so DH and I have developed lots of code words, such as, "That Swimmy Fish Thing" for Dolphin Swims. Obviously we aren't very good at this, as this is our first secret anything. But we have lots of time to perfect our code, right? I'm glad to see you all, and can't wait for the post-planning, real fun to begin! :cool1:

[Mum from oz]

Hi Lori, :welcome:

This our first cruise too! It's so exciting:yay::yay: The Dis has been so informative, I would've been so out of my depth just winging it to WDW and it was actually here I found out Disney even did cruises!

Anyway how exciting for your son, I am so bad at secrets! I think its so exciting I have to share! But what an amazing surprise for a kid to get!

[LoriABil]

Just got our confirmation e-mail and our room # is 6558! Can't wait! Lots of Pirate stuff on clearance right now for the "After Halloween" sales, for all you pirates out there! pirate:

Have a great weekend all!

[Linda67]

:welcome:

Hi Lori

What a lovely surprise for your DS :goodvibes

It's our first cruise as well and we are soooooo excited :banana:

Linda

[Tracykim]

I just received our Fish Extender that I had made off of Ebay!!!! OMG!!! I am SOOOO excited now!!!

Is it May yet???

[tigger2on]

I just received our Fish Extender that I had made off of Ebay!!!! OMG!!! I am SOOOO excited now!!!

Is it May yet???

Did Gradysmom make it? She is fantastic!

[Tracykim]

Did Gradysmom make it? She is fantastic!

YES!!!! Oh MAN, is it nice!!!!

[LoriABil]

I just received our Fish Extender that I had made off of Ebay!!!! OMG!!! I am SOOOO excited now!!!

Is it May yet???

Oh, wow! I was thinking about making ours just to have something to fill the time! But after seeing the ones you were talking about on ebay, I think I might have to buy one! Those are so cute!

[ShellyLynn3630]

Just booked our pre-cruise hotel at CBR. :banana::banana:

[LoriABil]

Yay! We loved the CBR! I bet you'll have a blast. We just scheduled our post-cruise stay at Port Orleans Riverside. What did you think? Is it a good place to stay?

[ShellyLynn3630]

Oh, POR is just beautiful. I requested a ground floor in AB at check in and got it. I love that resort. Great boat rides to downtown disney as well.

[tigger2on]

Yay! We loved the CBR! I bet you'll have a blast. We just scheduled our post-cruise stay at Port Orleans Riverside. What did you think? Is it a good place to stay?

It is our favourite place for counter service! Love the variety, beignets and magic bars!!! Love using our snack credits on those!!!

[tnshsms]

Yay! We loved the CBR! I bet you'll have a blast. We just scheduled our post-cruise stay at Port Orleans Riverside. What did you think? Is it a good place to stay?

We are staying at POR post cruise as well. I've never stayed on property so I'm excited for the whole trip.

[tigger2on]

FE PARTICIPATION LIST
(Cut off date for joining is March 19 to allow time for everyone to prepare without feeling rushed.)

1. Linda67- 2 AD (Linda, DH) Cabin #10066 - Deck 10

2. Tigger2on- 2 AD/1 CH (DD6) B2B May 15th- Cabin#7191- Deck 7
:cheer2:Suzanne’s 40th bday
&
3. Friends - 2AD - Cabin # 7160, Deck 7

4. AuroraGrace- 1AD/1CH (DS4), Cabin# ? - Deck ?

5. Mum from oz- 3AD/2CH (Simone,Steve,Rhonda DS4 DD3) cabin#- deck 7

6. Tracykim- 2AD/2CH (Tracy, DH DD14, DD11) B2B with May22
cabin# 7530 - Deck 7

7. Kjackson83- ? AD/ ? CH, Cabin # ? - deck 8

8. LoriABil - 2AD/ 1CH (DS 8) Cabin # 6558 - Deck 6
Celebrating 8th B-day on the 20th

9. Luvmyboys89 - 3AD/2ch (ds? 6 & 7)- Cabin# 6110 Deck 6

10. Mcrcleveland - 2AD/ 1CH (DS2) - Cabin # 7536 Deck 7
11. 2nd Cabin - 2AD - Cabin # 7538 Deck 7

12. a_sailors_wife - 2 Adults/ 1 Child (DS-5) - Cabin # 9616 - Deck 9

13. clmyers86 - 2AD / 1 child (DD5) - Cabin ? Deck?

[tigger2on]

Hi all
I have been asked to continue with our FE list but as I am unable to edit the one Cathy_s was nice enough to start... we have started a new one above :)
If you are intending to participate in the FE during the cruise, can you please look at the post above and send me any missing info.
Also... we need a cut off date for joining. I am thinking Feb. 19 as that will give everyone a chance to decide if they DO want to participate, and allow anyone waiting to book til after final payment is due. Plus it gives everyone 12 weeks to get sorted too :)
Any objections?
5 months as of tomorrow!!!

[Mum from oz]

The cut off sounds great. Like you said at least everyone will have time to get organised.

Just one small edit with mine. Its 3 adults and 2 children. My mum is coming too. So names just in case they're needed are:

Simone, Steve and Rhonda

DS - Brandon 4
DD - Peyton 3

Thanks!

[ShellyLynn3630]

Linda67- 2 AD (Linda, DH) Cabin #- - deck 10

2. Kelly green eyes 23- 3 AD (Kelly, DM, DF) Cabin # - deck 8
:cheer2: college graduation

3. Tigger2on- 2 AD/1 CH (DD6) B2B May 15th- Cabin#7191- Deck 7
:cheer2:Suzanne’s 40th bday

4. Belle1129- ? Adults/ ? Kids B2B with May 15th, Cabin# -Deck 8
:cheer2: dad's birthday on May 20th

5. AuroraGrace- 1AD/1CH (DS4), Cabin# ? - Deck ?

6. Tikibirds- 1 AD (Sandy) Cabin #? - deck 7

7. ShellyLynn3630- 2 AD? (mom and DD)- Cabin 5768 - Deck 5

8. Addlema-
:cheer2: 10th anniversary on 20th

9. Cathy_s- 2AD/ 2 CH (DD17, DD14) cabins# 7681 & 7683 - Deck 7 :cheer2: 21st anniversary on May 19

10. Mum from oz- 3AD/2CH (Simone,Steve,Rhonda DS4 DD3) cabin#- deck 7

11. BluegrassBelles- 5AD(Donna, Joan, Sandy, Sarah, Jeremy) b2b May15
Cabin# 10578 - Deck 10
:cheer2: Sarah’s and Jeremy's graduation from law school.

12. RROARKE- ? adults/ ? kids (Rob), Cabin # - Deck ?
:cheer2: 12th anniversary

13. Tracykim- 2AD/2CH (Tracy, DH DD14, DD11) B2B with May22
cabin# 5532 - Deck 5

14. Kjackson83- ? AD/ ? CH, Cabin # ? - deck 8

15. Suzyqn- ? AD/ ? CH, (Suzy +3) Cabin # - deck 9

16. Suzyqn’s sister- ? AD/ ?CH, Cabin# - Deck 9

:scared1: I wasn't planning on doing the FE thing! I don't think I will have time for this. Will you please take me off the list?

[tigger2on]

No problem! :)
I just copied the list so it is going to have some mistakes.

[Linda67]

Here is my cabin number for the FE list

10066 :thumbsup2

[ShellyLynn3630]

Anyone else doing the Atlantis waterparks?

[tikibirds]

I am going to have to pass on the FE this time as well. Can you please remove me from the list? Thanks!

[Belle1129]

We also will not be participating in the FE on this cruise, please remove Belle1129.

Thank you and have a magical daypirate:

[suzyqn]

We are also not going to be able to participate in the FE this time. I am not sure how we got on the list but I definitely look forward to chatting on this thread once it gets closer.

Please remove Suzyqn and Suzyqn's Sister from list. Thanks!

[ShellyLynn3630]

Oh, well I can't seem to find anyone else who is going to Atlantis.

[Mum from oz]

We won 't be doing Atlantis as the water parks will probably be too much for our little ones. I am planning on just getting off the ship and having a quick wander through the markets and such then getting back on the boat.

[Linda67]

Sorry, we aren't going to Atlantis either

Far too much to do on the ship :cool1:

[ShellyLynn3630]

Sorry, we aren't going to Atlantis either

Far too much to do on the ship :cool1:

I am afraid off that as well. But my kids and sister-in-law are set on going and I do love waterparks as well.

[KevinW]

We just booked this cruise, first time for a Disney Cruise! But not the first time cruising (only the 2nd for the kids though). Cat 4 Deck 8 midship. DW, DD12, DD17 and GM. May go to Atlantis for a dolphin encounter, did one in the Keys, it was fun! But it may take a while to firm it up (expensive!).

I know what FE's are (don't have one, not sure if we are going to decorate the door, need to fly in lightly packed due to 5 people), but I don't know what FE gifts are. Anyone?

Looking forward to this cruise! :banana: Going to WWoHP beforehand :wizard:

Seeing if we can fit some Pirate gear! pirate:

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

Last I was here there were only a few pages. Now there's 9 or more!

It's getting closer and closer to our cruise date! Woo hoo! I'm excited! :yay:

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

We just booked this cruise, first time for a Disney Cruise! But not the first time cruising (only the 2nd for the kids though). Cat 4 Deck 8 midship. DW, DD12, DD17 and GM. May go to Atlantis for a dolphin encounter, did one in the Keys, it was fun! But it may take a while to firm it up (expensive!).

I know what FE's are (don't have one, not sure if we are going to decorate the door, need to fly in lightly packed due to 5 people), but I don't know what FE gifts are. Anyone?

Looking forward to this cruise! :banana: Going to WWoHP beforehand :wizard:

Seeing if we can fit some Pirate gear! pirate:

Fish Extender gifts are gifts you give to other cruisers who are also participating in fish extender an gifts. So a group of people (if they want) will coordinate on this board to exchange gifts. It's fun, but can be expensive if you allow yourself to spend the money. My friend and I participated w/ this on our last cruise. We found a lot of gifts (Disney related too) at Dollar General and Dollar Tree.

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

We just booked this cruise, first time for a Disney Cruise! But not the first time cruising (only the 2nd for the kids though). Cat 4 Deck 8 midship. DW, DD12, DD17 and GM. May go to Atlantis for a dolphin encounter, did one in the Keys, it was fun! But it may take a while to firm it up (expensive!).

I know what FE's are (don't have one, not sure if we are going to decorate the door, need to fly in lightly packed due to 5 people), but I don't know what FE gifts are. Anyone?

Looking forward to this cruise! :banana: Going to WWoHP beforehand :wizard:

Seeing if we can fit some Pirate gear! pirate:

I'm on deck 8 as well, toward the aft.

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

Hi again everyone. I just read through the whole thread and took some notes. I have the following information for the fish extenders. Please let me know if I left anyone out or have the wrong information. Obviously as the cruise gets closer those who don't already have room assignments will get them and we can fill in that info.


1. Linda67- Linda, DH deck 10

2. Kelly green eyes 23- Kelly, DM, DF deck 8 main dining Celebrating college graduation

3. Tigger2on-Suzanne, DD6, DM. B2B with May 15th Celebrating Suzanne’s 40th bday

4. Belle1129-B2B with May 15th, 8th deck Celebrating dad's birthday on May 20th

5. AuroraGrace- mom and DS 4

6. Tikibirds- Sandy deck 7 cat 11c

7. ShellyLynn3630- mom and DD cabin 5768

8. Addlema-
Celebrating 10th anniversary on 20th

9. Cathy_s- Cathy&Ray Sara 17 Hope 14 cabins 7681 & 7683 late dining Celebrating 21st anniversary on May 19

10. Mum from oz- Simone, DP, DS DD deck 7

11. BluegrassBelles-Donna, Joan, Sandy, Sarah, Jeremy b2b May 15th. cabin 10578 main dining Celebrating Sarah’s and Jeremy's graduation from law school.

12. RROARKE-Rob
Celebrating 12th anniversary

13. Tracykim- Tracy, DH DD14, DD11 B2B starting with this cruise cabin 5532

14. Kjackson83- deck 8

15. Suzyqn-Suzy and 3 family members deck 9

16. Suzyqn’s sister- and 3 family members

Wow! This took some time.

I'm not sure yet if I'm participating. I would love to but not sure I can afford to buy for this many people. Maybe it were broken down into groups? So group like 4 cabins into a group and those 4 cabins buy for each other? Just a suggestion. But again I'm not sure I will even be able to participate. But I will be sure to check this board more often now that we are down to 4 months until the cruise and let whoever wants to run this fish exchanger know what I'm planning.

Thanks though! :goodvibes

[tigger2on]

We had 26 cabins during our last one and the one before was 15.
IMHO 4 cabins is not really worth it... my kids loved the fact that we always the pockets of the FE filled.... my dd and DS in Feb said it was like Xmas again and I didn't have to spend any extra $$$ on treats because they had loads! But I am only keeping track of the list, not in charge per say.
Anyone else have opinions on the FE's...
Also remember I am not sure how accurate the list really is as I have taken it over but 2 or 3 people have informed me that they were not intending to do DE but their names we on the list.
Please everyone ;) can you let me know if you are going to participate in FE and if so your cabin # please! If you wish to also be removed, let me know so I can take you off the list :)

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

We had 26 cabins during our last one and the one before was 15.
IMHO 4 cabins is not really worth it... my kids loved the fact that we always the pockets of the FE filled.... my dd and DS in Feb said it was like Xmas again and I didn't have to spend any extra $$$ on treats because they had loads! But I am only keeping track of the list, not in charge per say.
Anyone else have opinions on the FE's...
Also remember I am not sure how accurate the list really is as I have taken it over but 2 or 3 people have informed me that they were not intending to do DE but their names we on the list.
Please everyone ;) can you let me know if you are going to participate in FE and if so your cabin # please! If you wish to also be removed, let me know so I can take you off the list :)

I will not participate then as I won't be able to afford it. But thanks!

[tigger2on]

Are you crafty?
There are a lot of inexpensive things you can do.
Bookmarks, Magnets, buttons, ornaments etc...
Some people just make up lil' loot bags for the kids with pencils, balloons, stickers, sweets.
Think about and let me know...
Plus no one has had a chance yet to chime in their opinion yet. That was just mine ;)
BTW... the one you saw was the old list. New list is on Post #108
I think we have 12 right now for FE and cut off is end of Feb. for joining.

[Linda67]

Welcome KevinW :)

It's our first Disney Cruise as well (in fact it's our first ever cruise)

It's going to be so much fun !!

Let me know if you want any info about WWoHP as we visited in November and it was wonderful :)

[Linda67]

Hi everyone

Not long now :banana:

I think that participating in an FE exchange sounds like lots of fun so we will certainly join in.

Obviously it's totally up to each individual to decide if they would like to join in and as far as I can see the latest list is the one in post 108 (thanks Tigger2On :thumbsup2)

Linda

[KevinW]

Thanks Kelly on the FE gifts info. We will not be participating, with my older kids the cruise is THE gift :)

Hi Linda, We did the 1st kids cruise to Nova Scotia as a cheaper test (to make sure they didn't get sick or freaked out), it was smooth sailing, so time for Disney! They have been hitting youtube a lot getting ready for WWoHP. The big question is how the crowds will be in the middle of May, time will tell! My DD loves Brits, there are a couple expats in her school she is BFF with.

Bringing our Disney mugs for the drink stations and hopefully can get some root beer there for some ice cream floats! Had to bring the RB in on the last cruise.

Hoping for something special friday night from Disney for POC4!

Cheers! :)

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

I plan on bringing my own Disney Resort mugs as well, however I was told that they would prefer you use the small paper cups to fill up your mugs. Just an FYI. But where the drink station is at on deck compared to where you might eventually end up sitting, and with carrying plates of food it's a pain to carry these small cups, take 2 sips and they're empty. So yeah I plan on filling up my mug.

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

I swear this commercial is being aired more and more each day! It's making me so excited for this cruise. I need to stop watching TV so I don't see this commercial daily. ha!

:banana::yay:pirate::cheer2:

[tigger2on]

I plan on bringing my own Disney Resort mugs as well, however I was told that they would prefer you use the small paper cups to fill up your mugs. Just an FYI. But where the drink station is at on deck compared to where you might eventually end up sitting, and with carrying plates of food it's a pain to carry these small cups, take 2 sips and they're empty. So yeah I plan on filling up my mug.

Took our mugs In Feb and were told to use the small cups to fill the mugs. You just take the mugs to the station and use the small cup to fill and pour into the resort mugs. They said it was to keep germs down... not sure how germs are passed with mugs but... I can understand that Norwalk flies through cruises like wild fire. so better safe than sorry :)

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

Yep, that's why I plan on using the paper cups to fill my mugs. Although those mugs don't hold much more than those cups once you add ice to them. Oh well.... It's "free"! Can't complain.

[tnshsms]

Just curious...anyone have some younger children with them? I will have my almost 3 yo daughter with me. It will be her first cruise. I'm nervous and excited all at the same time. She's never flown or cruised...nothing like throwing it all at her at once!

[waltfan42]

Hi Everybody!

We are going too! This is our very first cruise and I'm nervous because we all get motion sickness---hopefully we aren't crazy to try it. I told my husband that I think the Disney magic :wizard: will protect us. My DD (12) and DS (9) are also coming and we haven't told them yet. I'm trying to plan a day at WWoHP the day we fly in, but I'm worried about the crowds. DD is a huge fan---the last HP book is her very favorite book of all time so I'm hoping I can make it happen. Anyway! Really excited and I hope we all have a wonderful trip!!:goodvibes

[tigger2on]

Welcome aboard!
May is a good time of year to sail due to calmer waters however, you never know about storms right? That being said, they do have motion sickness stuff available at Health services.

[Princess Rebjam]

My family is booked for this Cruise it will be our first cruise ever, can't wait.
The Kids are 19 and 23 and hoping for something with POTC 4.
Thinking about doing the FE but want to look into it more.
Oh yeah its also my first post so hope I do this right.

[Mum from oz]

:welcome: Everyone! Good to see more people joining us all!!

Just curious...anyone have some younger children with them? I will have my almost 3 yo daughter with me. It will be her first cruise. I'm nervous and excited all at the same time. She's never flown or cruised...nothing like throwing it all at her at once!

I will have my daughter who is two in 9 days and my son who will be 4.5 at the time of the cruise. It is our first cruise too and her first flight. I am all nervous and excited as well!! Not long to go now!!

[suzyqn]

Hello! It is has been awhile since I have been here.

To respond the posts regarding sailing with little ones....

My girls now 3 and 5 have sailed 2x (at ages 18 months & 3 as well as at 2 & 4). My youngest tends to be on the difficult side (on land :) ) and I have to say that she has really done well cruising on DCL. When she was younger we had to remember that the girls still needed their naps. It really stunk - especially on a 3night cruise to waste time in the cabin for 2+ hours every afternoon but it was essential, especially with keeping them up late.

We also had a lot of issues with my youngest not wanting to eat. Since it was only a 3night cruise, I basically let her eat whatever she wanted (within reason). I was going to enjoy myself and not waste my vacation with the food wars. Let's just say she ate a lot of those Big Island Cookies.

Last year she fizzled out quick at Castaway Cay and by the time we ate lunch she had fallen asleep on me. I was fortunate enough to be able to go back and get the last stroller available and let her sleep a while.

I guess my best advice is that you have to remember that you just can't do it all when you have little ones. You have to pick and choose what will work best depending upon their disposition at that moment. I still think it is a great age to go and my youngest has some really sweet memories of our trip last year.

[tigger2on]

Welcome aboard Princess Rebjam!!

[KevinW]

I did some reading about PremEARS and the rule is if the US release date coincides with a cruise, the movie is shown at 12:01am that day. So I would guess DCL should be showing POTC4 at both theaters (they both have 3D, pretty sure) at 12:01am Friday May 20th (really late thursday night). I am guessing both theaters because the midships one holds 499 people :eek:, not sure about the forward one.

There will be a LOT of people that will want to go. I am going to check with guest services to see if there is some type of admission plan (wristbands?) or if it will be first in first seated? Since that is the first night at sea, should work out great! We might be a little sluggish getting to breakfast the next day for Nassau :)

[Linda67]

I did some reading about PremEARS and the rule is if the US release date coincides with a cruise, the movie is shown at 12:01am that day. So I would guess DCL should be showing POTC4 at both theaters (they both have 3D, pretty sure) at 12:01am Friday May 20th (really late thursday night). I am guessing both theaters because the midships one holds 499 people :eek:, not sure about the forward one.

There will be a LOT of people that will want to go. I am going to check with guest services to see if there is some type of admission plan (wristbands?) or if it will be first in first seated? Since that is the first night at sea, should work out great! We might be a little sluggish getting to breakfast the next day for Nassau :)
Great info Kevin, let us know what you find out. It would be very cool to watch the film on the ship :cool1:

My family is booked for this Cruise it will be our first cruise ever, can't wait.
The Kids are 19 and 23 and hoping for something with POTC 4.
Thinking about doing the FE but want to look into it more.
Oh yeah its also my first post so hope I do this right.

Hello and welcome :welcome:

It looks like we have a great bunch of DISers on this cruise :goodvibes

[KevinW]

Linda, I meant to say I was asking guest services on the ship the first day we arrive. We also have the question about POTC4 in with our agent (Travel Magic). They are going on the Dream for the inagural cruise. If we get any info back, I will post. Hope to spot other DISers on the cruise!

[Linda67]

Linda, I meant to say I was asking guest services on the ship the first day we arrive. We also have the question about POTC4 in with our agent (Travel Magic). They are going on the Dream for the inagural cruise. If we get any info back, I will post. Hope to spot other DISers on the cruise!


Thanks Kevin, we'll be sure to ask when we board as well :goodvibes

[cathy_s]

I did some reading about PremEARS and the rule is if the US release date coincides with a cruise, the movie is shown at 12:01am that day. So I would guess DCL should be showing POTC4 at both theaters (they both have 3D, pretty sure) at 12:01am Friday May 20th (really late thursday night). I am guessing both theaters because the midships one holds 499 people :eek:, not sure about the forward one.

There will be a LOT of people that will want to go. I am going to check with guest services to see if there is some type of admission plan (wristbands?) or if it will be first in first seated? Since that is the first night at sea, should work out great! We might be a little sluggish getting to breakfast the next day for Nassau :)


We were on the Magic for the PremEAR of the last POTC. It was shown several times throughout the cruise. DH watched it on the big screen out by the pool. I don't recall if it was shown in multiple locations at 12:01 but I do know it was shown out by the pool at 12:01. He said that there were a lot of people there but it wasn't crowded.

Each stateroom got posters and buttons (some other goodies but I don't remember what they were-we gave them to a friend who is a big POTC fan)

[cathy_s]

Please everyone ;) can you let me know if you are going to participate in FE and if so your cabin # please! If you wish to also be removed, let me know so I can take you off the list :)


Please remove me from the list.

[LoriABil]

Wow, this thread is growing! Sorry I haven't checked in for awhile...

I have a question about the FE exchange. Do we put something in there every day for every person, or could we do one gift for the room?

I can't wait to hear more of POTC4...

We're not doing Atlantis. My parents are paying for DS to do the dolphin swim at Blue Lagoon for his birthday (they did this on a past cruise, and wanted him to get to do it!)

[LoriABil]

Sorry, I wasn't very clear. We are "in" for the FE gift exchange. Thanks!

[tigger2on]

Wow, this thread is growing! Sorry I haven't checked in for awhile...

I have a question about the FE exchange. Do we put something in there every day for every person, or could we do one gift for the room?

I can't wait to hear more of POTC4...

We're not doing Atlantis. My parents are paying for DS to do the dolphin swim at Blue Lagoon for his birthday (they did this on a past cruise, and wanted him to get to do it!)

In regards to FE, it is personal choice. Some people do cabin gifts, some make separate gift... something for adults, something for kids. There really are no rules. We handed out 3 days on our 4 night last year but most people do it only once.
:)
:banana: You'll love the Dolphin swim

[ShellyLynn3630]

My daugther is super excited about POTC 4. She just loves those movies. I hope that they do give some type of extra goody for us being on the ship during the premier. I had us orginally set to sail at the beginning of May, but changed to the 19th just for POTC 4. I could care less about seeing it, but her and her dad will stay up late to watch it.

[luvmyboys89]

We are VERY excited to sail on our first Disney cruise! :dance3:
Definitely interested in participating in the FE - - any idea on about how many cabins we have so far?
We are on deck 6 / room 6110. 2 kids (6 & 7) and 3 adults.
POTC4?? Wow! Do you think Johnny D might make a special appearance? :laughing:
...just wishful thinking...

[tigger2on]

We are VERY excited to sail on our first Disney cruise! :dance3:
Definitely interested in participating in the FE - - any idea on about how many cabins we have so far?
We are on deck 6 / room 6110. 2 kids (6 & 7) and 3 adults.
POTC4?? Wow! Do you think Johnny D might make a special appearance? :laughing:
...just wishful thinking...

WELCOME ABOARD!!!
My dd will be excited that there are more kids her age traveling on the board.
The revised FE list can be found on page 8. let me know if you wish to have your name added. We are all 11 Cabins I believe, though there are still a few who need to confirm if they are participating and what their cabin numbers are, people etc.
The PremEAR of POTC4 should be VERY interesting in terms of where everyone will get to see it , theatres or deck. But all the same, VERY exciting!
Suzanne

[HeatherNJNC]

DH and I just booked the Dream this weekend! We are so excited as it is our first time cruising! We were married in Disney so anything Disney-related holds a special place in my heart! So excited to watch POTC4 aboard the ship too! :)

[tigger2on]

Welcome to the crew!

[Linda67]

DH and I just booked the Dream this weekend! We are so excited as it is our first time cruising! We were married in Disney so anything Disney-related holds a special place in my heart! So excited to watch POTC4 aboard the ship too! :)

Welcome :welcome::welcome::welcome:

Four months today until we set sail :banana::banana::banana:

[tinkerbelltwins]

Hello, We are booked on this cruise. It will be me (Beth) and my DH (Steve). We have twin daughters who are in first grade but we are leaving them at home to stay with their Gram. We plan on cruising with them on the Dream in August, so this will be an adults only cruise for us to check out everything on board!

Beth

[Tracykim]

Hey all!!!

We have a room change!!! We will now be in room 7530. We WILL be doing the FE exchange!!!

We have even started packing!!! OMG, I am too WAY excited to be this far away!!!

[tigger2on]

Hello, We are booked on this cruise. It will be me (Beth) and my DH (Steve). We have twin daughters who are in first grade but we are leaving them at home to stay with their Gram. We plan on cruising with them on the Dream in August, so this will be an adults only cruise for us to check out everything on board!

Beth

Welcome aboard!!!

[tigger2on]

Hey all!!!

We have a room change!!! We will now be in room 7530. We WILL be doing the FE exchange!!!

We have even started packing!!! OMG, I am too WAY excited to be this far away!!!

:banana: YAY!!!:banana:
I'll add you to the list :thumbsup2

[LoriABil]

We are VERY excited to sail on our first Disney cruise! :dance3:
Definitely interested in participating in the FE - - any idea on about how many cabins we have so far?
We are on deck 6 / room 6110. 2 kids (6 & 7) and 3 adults.
POTC4?? Wow! Do you think Johnny D might make a special appearance? :laughing:
...just wishful thinking...

Hi!
We are on deck 6 too! My DS is 7 (turning 8 during the cruise!).

He'll be glad there are kids close to his age!

[BluegrassBelles]

We are still on this cruise, but we are no longer in the FE.

Thanks

Donna

[waltfan42]

Wow! I just checked the DCL web site to see how the availability was for our cruise and I couldn't find any! It looks like we will have a lot of company!:goodvibes

[ShellyLynn3630]

Ya I think it may be sold out. No joke.

[Linda67]

We are VERY excited to sail on our first Disney cruise! :dance3:
Definitely interested in participating in the FE - - any idea on about how many cabins we have so far?
We are on deck 6 / room 6110. 2 kids (6 & 7) and 3 adults.
POTC4?? Wow! Do you think Johnny D might make a special appearance? :laughing:
...just wishful thinking...

:welcome: Just realised I haven't said hello yet. It's looking like a great bunch of DISers for this cruise

Hello, We are booked on this cruise. It will be me (Beth) and my DH (Steve). We have twin daughters who are in first grade but we are leaving them at home to stay with their Gram. We plan on cruising with them on the Dream in August, so this will be an adults only cruise for us to check out everything on board!

Beth

:welcome: Hello and welcome. I don't know about you but I am counting down the days now :cool1:

[Linda67]

Ya I think it may be sold out. No joke.

Wow does that happen very often?

I guess that there has been so much publicity about The Dream in the last week that every one is trying to book

I am getting really excited now, the ship looks amazing. I am actually not looking at everything that is being posted as I would like some surprises :banana:

[tigger2on]

We are VERY excited to sail on our first Disney cruise! :dance3:
Definitely interested in participating in the FE - - any idea on about how many cabins we have so far?
We are on deck 6 / room 6110. 2 kids (6 & 7) and 3 adults.
POTC4?? Wow! Do you think Johnny D might make a special appearance? :laughing:
...just wishful thinking...

Hi
Welcome aboard!
I added you to the FE list. And I put your children down as boys... just going from your user name... is that correct? We have 11 cabins participating at the moment :) see list on page 8!
Suzanne

[Tracykim]

We are PIF!!!!!!! :banana::banana::banana::banana:

YEA, Now just to save spending money!!! We ALL can't wait to see POTC4!!

[tigger2on]

We are PIF!!!!!!! :banana::banana::banana::banana:

YEA, Now just to save spending money!!! We ALL can't wait to see POTC4!!

We are too!!!:banana::banana::yay::yay::woohoo::woohoo::c heer2::cheer2:
Paid last Sunday! Have all our spending money + some already saved. We have Loonie and Toonie Coins up here and I have been throwing them in a drawer for the past year.... needless to say, I have saved a small fortune!!! Have almost 1/2 for our Oct trip too! :cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:

[Tracykim]

What are Loonie Toonie coins????:confused3

We are also saving to book two more cruise while on board!!! I'm hooked and I haven't even been on a DCL cruise yet!!:woohoo:

[tigger2on]

What are Loonie Toonie coins????:confused3

We are also saving to book two more cruise while on board!!! I'm hooked and I haven't even been on a DCL cruise yet!!:woohoo:

LOL sorry... we are from Canada.
A loonie is our $1... a toonie is $2...

You WILL be addicted post-cruise LOL Best to save and be prepared to book on the boat than to miss out on the onboard booking perks.

[LoriABil]

Hi all,
I am home sick :sad1: hopefully just a sinus infection, but I have a fever, which means I really can't go to work. (Can't really get around elderly folks when contagious.)

So in my sinus-drug induced stupor, I had an inspiration. I know what I am going to make for the FEs! Yea! Don't worry, it has nothing to do with cough drops, cough syrup or mucus ;)

I am checking up and getting an estimate of how many I'll need to make. Now, the bouncy smilies are making my head hurt...back to bed with me.

[tigger2on]

Hi all,
I am home sick :sad1: hopefully just a sinus infection, but I have a fever, which means I really can't go to work. (Can't really get around elderly folks when contagious.)

So in my sinus-drug induced stupor, I had an inspiration. I know what I am going to make for the FEs! Yea! Don't worry, it has nothing to do with cough drops, cough syrup or mucus ;)

I am checking up and getting an estimate of how many I'll need to make. Now, the bouncy smilies are making my head hurt...back to bed with me.

Think we decided the end of March to give anyone who might try to snag rooms after the "PIF" date... That way it is 7 weeks til the cruise :)

[Tracykim]

Will we be having a meet and greet on the first day?? If so, where???

[ShellyLynn3630]

I think a meet and greet may be fun, but may be hard to find a time that world work for everyone. I must say that I am super depressed about the cruise now. Why you ask? Well we are booked on deck 5 aft. Yep, right above the night club that won't let your sleep unitl say, oh, 2 am!!!! I don't even like to think about it. Don't even know if I should tell my family that is traveling with us. Act dumb, maybe. I don't know. I know they will be raising cain about it and well I probably won't blame them. Well, does anyone else know of others that are blessed to be sailing deck 5 aft?:sad1:


Hay wait, we could have a meet and greet in my cabin around 1 am, I'm sure we will be up.

[LoriABil]

Ya I think it may be sold out. No joke.

I know that DCL's website has no availability in May, but my Mom and Dad said that there was availability on Vacations to Go (which is like a last minute travel type website.) I bet we see more rooms open up as the cancellation date approaches.

Think we decided the end of March to give anyone who might try to snag rooms after the "PIF" date... That way it is 7 weeks til the cruise :)

That sounds good. That will leave plenty of time to get things ready!

Will we be having a meet and greet on the first day?? If so, where???

I think a meet and greet sounds fun, too! Would it be do-able to do it the first night right after the life-boat drill? Or does that end too close to the first dining assignment time?

I think a meet and greet may be fun, but may be hard to find a time that world work for everyone. I must say that I am super depressed about the cruise now. Why you ask? Well we are booked on deck 5 aft. Yep, right above the night club that won't let your sleep unitl say, oh, 2 am!!!! I don't even like to think about it. Don't even know if I should tell my family that is traveling with us. Act dumb, maybe. I don't know. I know they will be raising cain about it and well I probably won't blame them. Well, does anyone else know of others that are blessed to be sailing deck 5 aft?:sad1:


Hay wait, we could have a meet and greet in my cabin around 1 am, I'm sure we will be up.

:rotfl: Hopefully, the rooms won't be too loud. It sounds like from TRs so far, people around the elevators haven't heard much noise. Maybe the rooms are sound-proofed better? You can hope...or bring lots of ear plugs!

Hope it works out!

[ShellyLynn3630]

I emailed Disney. Nothing they will do. We are booked through TAs, so they washed their hands of the situation for us on deck 5 aft.

[Mum from oz]

Where is everyone staying the night before the cruise?

[tikibirds]

Where is everyone staying the night before the cruise?

We are staying at the Country Inn and Suites with the cruise parking package.

[Mum from oz]

I am thinking of staying there too. Who did you book through? Did you go directly through them?

[suzyqn]

I'm getting really excited for this trip! Got my Palo reservations last week as well as my boarding time (although I am unsure how strict they are with that). It will be here before we know it. I am especially enjoying reading the trip reports that have been posted. Can't wait!!!

[tigger2on]

Animal Kingdom Lodge villas :) from the 12th
Then Beach Club Villas after the cruise :)

[Linda67]

We will be in the Wilderness Lodge before and after the cruise :cool1:

I am also going to be re-booking on-board

Even though we have never cruised before I have already decided that we are going to love it :laughing:

I look forward to hearing your thoughts on your pre-cruise hotels as we will probably stay at the port the night before on our 2012 cruise

I still haven't worked out what I am going to do for FE gifts, I am waiting for inspiration to strike :idea:

[Tracykim]

Gosh!! I'm so jealous!!! We will be staying home the night before the cruise. We live about an hour away from the port and about 25 mins away from WDW. NOW I'm thinking about gettting a room in Cocoa just to get the party started!

[cathy_s]

We're at home the night before the cruise also. Depending upon our boarding time, we may even have the kids start the day in school and then pull them out before heading to the port. It doesn't count as an absence if they leave early-only if they miss the whole day. School for DD#2 has gotten amazingly strict on missing days. Of course that wasn't the case when we booked the cruise--anyone and everyone was pulling their kids out for vacation but as soon as we planned on missing 2 days everything changed.:confused:

[tigger2on]

We're at home the night before the cruise also. Depending upon our boarding time, we may even have the kids start the day in school and then pull them out before heading to the port. It doesn't count as an absence if they leave early-only if they miss the whole day. School for DD#2 has gotten amazingly strict on missing days. Of course that wasn't the case when we booked the cruise--anyone and everyone was pulling their kids out for vacation but as soon as we planned on missing 2 days everything changed.:confused:

How do you guys know your boarding times? Are you conceirge? I thought we didn't get our boarding times until we got to the terminal...
:confused3

[tigger2on]

Gosh!! I'm so jealous!!! We will be staying home the night before the cruise. We live about an hour away from the port and about 25 mins away from WDW. NOW I'm thinking about gettting a room in Cocoa just to get the party started!

I'm JEALOUS cuz you live near WDW!!!

[Linda67]

I'm JEALOUS cuz you live near WDW!!!

I was thinking the exact same thing :rotfl:

London is a long way from WDW :sad2:

[cathy_s]

How do you guys know your boarding times? Are you conceirge? I thought we didn't get our boarding times until we got to the terminal...
:confused3

I was under the impression-maybe I'm wrong-that due to the number of people boarding the Dream we are assigned times to arrive at the port. :confused3

I could swear I read that somewhere but life has been a bit overwhelming for the past few months (lots of health problems in my family) so I really can't trust my memory-it's a lot like Swiss cheese!

I just assumed that once we got the luggage tags etc. we would get a boarding time. A previous poster mentioned getting a boarding time so I just took that to confirm that they really are assigned.

For both the Magic and the Wonder we were given a group number (not sure if that is the exact name) when we checked in at the port and that determined our boarding time. Something makes me think the Dream is different though...

[LoriABil]

We are staying at the Hyatt Regency MCO. We are not getting in until 11:30pm Orlando time (leaving Wednesday after work) so while a lot of places were cheaper, this just made the most sense for us. Although I did book the room on Last Minute Travel for $130! So we saved a little there...

But after the cruise we will be at WDW at the Beach Club! Woohoo! :yay:

I am so excited, especially after Sunday when, while doing our taxes, we thought we would have to scratch the whole thing! We thought we were going to owe over $9000 this year - totally unplanned and unexpected. But we discovered our accountant was a dimwit (er, that would be me! :rolleyes1 )

So, after we got DH's heart started again ;) we decided we could go to WDW after all!

[tigger2on]

Well... we can always ask the experts :)
I'll post the question on the forum and see what's up...
Thanks for the info though

[suzyqn]

Sorry, I should not have used the term "Boarding Time." I got my Port Arrival time. Yes, with the larger ship they are trying to schedule people versus having huge crowds at one time. You do not receive a boarding number until you are in line at check in.

Once I filled out all of my online documentation I was then able to select an arrival time. I don't know how strict they will be but ours is 10:30-11:00. Our first year (since reading the DIS boards) we got there at 10:00 and received boarding #2. Last year my husband felt that he needed to water the entire lawn before leaving (while we waited in the car) and we got there later but we were still on board shortly after noon.

Sorry to confuse.

Suzy

[cathy_s]

Sorry, I should not have used the term "Boarding Time." I got my Port Arrival time. Yes, with the larger ship they are trying to schedule people versus having huge crowds at one time. You do not receive a boarding number until you are in line at check in.

Once I filled out all of my online documentation I was then able to select an arrival time. I don't know how strict they will be but ours is 10:30-11:00. Our first year (since reading the DIS boards) we got there at 10:00 and received boarding #2. Last year my husband felt that he needed to water the entire lawn before leaving (while we waited in the car) and we got there later but we were still on board shortly after noon.

Sorry to confuse.

Suzy


You didn't confuse me!

I'm actually kind of relieved to read that I wasn't imagining things. I thought that I had read something about arrival times at the port but just couldn't completely trust myself. There's only so much that this poor brain can process at one time and that detail only partially "stuck". :upsidedow



Just found this thread that seems to explain the confusion.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2663646

[mcrcleveland]

Hello all! This will be our first Disney Cruise and we are so excited. My husband and I are celebrating out 9th anniversary and have invited my parents along so that they can celebrate their 50th anniversary. Our 2 year old son will also be with us. I have seen a few postings about FEs and they sound fun. I would like to learn more and possibly participate. Also any other tips for crusing would be great! Thank you, Christy

[ShellyLynn3630]

Hello all! This will be our first Disney Cruise and we are so excited. My husband and I are celebrating out 9th anniversary and have invited my parents along so that they can celebrate their 50th anniversary. Our 2 year old son will also be with us. I have seen a few postings about FEs and they sound fun. I would like to learn more and possibly participate. Also any other tips for crusing would be great! Thank you, Christy

What part of GA are you from?

[Linda67]

Sorry, I should not have used the term "Boarding Time." I got my Port Arrival time. Yes, with the larger ship they are trying to schedule people versus having huge crowds at one time. You do not receive a boarding number until you are in line at check in.

Once I filled out all of my online documentation I was then able to select an arrival time. I don't know how strict they will be but ours is 10:30-11:00. Our first year (since reading the DIS boards) we got there at 10:00 and received boarding #2. Last year my husband felt that he needed to water the entire lawn before leaving (while we waited in the car) and we got there later but we were still on board shortly after noon.

Sorry to confuse.

Suzy

Hi Suzy

I have just been reading about this on another thread.

Can you do on-line check in right now then? I thought you would have to wait for a few days out :confused3

Linda

[mcrcleveland]

What part of GA are you from?


The Savannah area :)

[tikibirds]

I am thinking of staying there too. Who did you book through? Did you go directly through them?

I did - booked directly through their website. Was able to score this property through Priceline our last cruise, but no such luck for this one, so I just decided to go direct.

[suzyqn]

Hi Suzy

I have just been reading about this on another thread.

Can you do on-line check in right now then? I thought you would have to wait for a few days out :confused3

Linda

Linda, I was able to do this as a Castaway Club member at the 90 day mark. I think for nonmembers it is 75 days. For some reason the on-line check in documents were not visible until later in the day (or atleast not at 12:01 AM when I first looked). I was able to fill them all out and THEN choose my arrival time. (I also thought I read that you had to wait until a few days out but that was not the case.)

[tnshsms]

Hi! I'll be staying at the Residence Inn near the airport. We too, will be arriving later in the day on Wednesday so it just made sense for us.

However, I'm curious now about the port arrival times. So are you guys saying that once we can check in online(for me it would be 75 days out because this is my first Disney cruise) that I'll choose a time? That's interesting. I'm just planning on taking the first shuttle out of the airport that morning so I guess I'll just have to kind of guess what time I would arrive. I read that they leave around 930 or 10, I think. So I guess I would choose 1030-11?

[Linda67]

Linda, I was able to do this as a Castaway Club member at the 90 day mark. I think for nonmembers it is 75 days. For some reason the on-line check in documents were not visible until later in the day (or atleast not at 12:01 AM when I first looked). I was able to fill them all out and THEN choose my arrival time. (I also thought I read that you had to wait until a few days out but that was not the case.)

Thanks Suzy :goodvibes
I just logged on to check my booking and yep, it gives me a date of 75 days out to use on-line check in
It's in my diary already :banana:

[Tracykim]

75 days is taking FOREVER to get here!!!!:mad:

This weekend is "cruise" weekend!!! We will be worrking on FE gifts, shopping for some new clothes and organizing our luggage with the items we have already gotten!!!! I can't believe how excited I am about doing all of this!!!

A couple of weekends ago I made boarding shirts for us!!!!

I AM SOOOO FREAKIN EXCITED!!!!!


Ok, I just had to share that!! :flower3:

[shawni]

Just found this thread and love it. We are so excited to be going and our boys are going to be thrilled that POTC4 will be premiering! Too cool! We didn't even know about it when we booked this time. YEAH!

It will be DH (43), me (42), and DS (6 and 11). First time cruisers after first time to Disney and US and Nick Hotel. We will be ready to relax after all the running at the parks. We will be Room #9108 04A. Hope this is a good location, but sure we will not spend much time in there anyway.

Is the FE thing still going on. We don't know much about it, but may be interested in trying it out.

Any tips for first timers would be greatly appreciated!

See you all there.

Shawni

[tigger2on]

Welcome aboard y'all!

[LoriABil]

Hello all! This will be our first Disney Cruise and we are so excited. My husband and I are celebrating out 9th anniversary and have invited my parents along so that they can celebrate their 50th anniversary. Our 2 year old son will also be with us. I have seen a few postings about FEs and they sound fun. I would like to learn more and possibly participate. Also any other tips for crusing would be great! Thank you, Christy

It's our first cruise, too, so I don't have many tips, but Welcome Aboard! We decided to do the FE (okay, I did) after reading more on the boards. It does sound like fun! There are some neat threads about homemade gifts with some really unique ideas.

Just found this thread and love it. We are so excited to be going and our boys are going to be thrilled that POTC4 will be premiering! Too cool! We didn't even know about it when we booked this time. YEAH!

It will be DH (43), me (42), and DS (6 and 11). First time cruisers after first time to Disney and US and Nick Hotel. We will be ready to relax after all the running at the parks. We will be Room #9108 04A. Hope this is a good location, but sure we will not spend much time in there anyway.

Is the FE thing still going on. We don't know much about it, but may be interested in trying it out.

Any tips for first timers would be greatly appreciated!

See you all there.

Shawni

Again, no tips, but Welcome! our DS is 7 (turning 8 on the ship :thumbsup2 ) and he would be excited about POTC4, but he has no idea we are going.

The FE post is #108, I think. But that just has the cabins participating.

If I think of any good tips, I'll try to share them here, too! I have read that the shoe organizers are not fitting over the doors in the Dream well, so I might modify mine to hang in the closet or try magnets... Or maybe leave it at home...

[mcrcleveland]

It's our first cruise, too, so I don't have many tips, but Welcome Aboard! We decided to do the FE (okay, I did) after reading more on the boards. It does sound like fun! There are some neat threads about homemade gifts with some really unique ideas.


Thank you! I have been reading all of the great posts on FEs and I am so excited to participate.
:donald: :mickeyjum

[KevinW]

We are staying at the Spring Hill near DTD. Going to spend the evening there and pick up some last minute pirate gear :)

[lackeyb]

Read all 14 pages of this thread!!!! What great information!

We are cruising May 19th also. DH, DD4, myself, sister and niece(DN6) :cool1:
We are on Deck 7 with two connecting veranda rooms.

FE sounds like fun but I will watch and learn on this first cruise :-)

We are also staying at the Country Inn the night before and will take cruise shuttle over. I"m hoping for the early shuttle and now with reading about the Port Arrival times I'm not sure. I will hope for the best and show up as early as I can get there.

We are hoping to board early and try to reserve a cabana on Castaway Cay(we are not concierge so must wait til on boat)

We are also staying on this ship in Nassau... Just a big ship with lots to do, so my thoughts.... save the money :goodvibes

Anyone rent the cabanas yet? This arrival time thing has been bothered... :confused3

[LoriABil]

Read all 14 pages of this thread!!!! What great information!

We are cruising May 19th also. DH, DD4, myself, sister and niece(DN6) :cool1:
We are on Deck 7 with two connecting veranda rooms.

FE sounds like fun but I will watch and learn on this first cruise :-)

We are also staying at the Country Inn the night before and will take cruise shuttle over. I"m hoping for the early shuttle and now with reading about the Port Arrival times I'm not sure. I will hope for the best and show up as early as I can get there.

We are hoping to board early and try to reserve a cabana on Castaway Cay(we are not concierge so must wait til on boat)

We are also staying on this ship in Nassau... Just a big ship with lots to do, so my thoughts.... save the money :goodvibes

Anyone rent the cabanas yet? This arrival time thing has been bothered... :confused3

Hi and Welcome!

I'm worried about arrival times, too! We are leaving from the Hyatt MCO, and a big draw for us was getting to port early, but now, I am reading to get there a little later so you can just walk on. But I bet Disney will have it all figured out by May...plenty of time!

We thought about a cabana also, using money saved from not doing an excursion in Nassau. But May 20th is our son's birthday (he'll be 8) and he has always wanted to swim with dolphins. We'll do that excursion instead. Can you not book the cabanas online or is that just for excursions?

[Linda67]

Welcome aboard everyone :welcome:

Anyone else feel like their ticker is stuck :eek:

Hopefully the last couple of months with fly by :goodvibes

[addlema]

Hi again everyone. I just read through the whole thread and took some notes. I have the following information for the fish extenders. Please let me know if I left anyone out or have the wrong information. Obviously as the cruise gets closer those who don't already have room assignments will get them and we can fill in that info.


1. Linda67- Linda, DH deck 10

2. Kelly green eyes 23- Kelly, DM, DF deck 8 main dining Celebrating college graduation

3. Tigger2on-Suzanne, DD6, DM. B2B with May 15th Celebrating Suzanne’s 40th bday

4. Belle1129-B2B with May 15th, 8th deck Celebrating dad's birthday on May 20th

5. AuroraGrace- mom and DS 4

6. Tikibirds- Sandy deck 7 cat 11c

7. ShellyLynn3630- mom and DD cabin 5768

8. Addlema-
Celebrating 10th anniversary on 20th

9. Cathy_s- Cathy&Ray Sara 17 Hope 14 cabins 7681 & 7683 late dining Celebrating 21st anniversary on May 19

10. Mum from oz- Simone, DP, DS DD deck 7

11. BluegrassBelles-Donna, Joan, Sandy, Sarah, Jeremy b2b May 15th. cabin 10578 main dining Celebrating Sarah’s and Jeremy's graduation from law school.

12. RROARKE-Rob
Celebrating 12th anniversary

13. Tracykim- Tracy, DH DD14, DD11 B2B starting with this cruise cabin 5532

14. Kjackson83- deck 8

15. Suzyqn-Suzy and 3 family members deck 9

16. Suzyqn’s sister- and 3 family members


since this is our first trip I don't think we are going to participate in the FE exchanges. Maybe next time!

[tigger2on]

since this is our first trip I don't think we are going to participate in the FE exchanges. Maybe next time!

Removed you...
For everyone else... the updated list is actually on Page 8 post #108

[mcrcleveland]

Removed you...
For everyone else... the updated list is actually on Page 8 post #108

We want to participate :woohoo: We have two rooms and both will be doing FE.
The first room is 7536 me, DH, and DS2 will be in that one.
The second room is 7538 and my mom who is 69 and my father who is 71 will be in there.
:yay:

[lackeyb]

Hi and Welcome!

I'm worried about arrival times, too! We are leaving from the Hyatt MCO, and a big draw for us was getting to port early, but now, I am reading to get there a little later so you can just walk on. But I bet Disney will have it all figured out by May...plenty of time!

We thought about a cabana also, using money saved from not doing an excursion in Nassau. But May 20th is our son's birthday (he'll be 8) and he has always wanted to swim with dolphins. We'll do that excursion instead. Can you not book the cabanas online or is that just for excursions?

Unfortunately you can only book cabanas early if you are concierage. Others must do it on the boat and I've been reading it isn't a "for sure" thing of who/where to reserve them.

I'm ready for May to get here. A hint of spring has arrived and I'm getting anxious :banana:

[LoriABil]

75 days until our cruise! Woohoo! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Hope you all got the excursions you wanted! There are still lots of reservation at Palo, but only a few for Remy left. (We are not eating there, but I was curious so I looked)

Hope you all get what you're looking for! :wizard:

[Linda67]

Its so nice to be past the 75 day mark now :banana:

I haven't started on my FE gifts yet as I wanted to wait until we have the final list

I am also hoping inspiration will strike and I will think of something good to give everyone :idea:

I think the cut off is end of March

[tigger2on]

Cut off date for FE participation is March 19. That gives everyone exactly 8 weeks to prepare and not feel rushed.

[mcrcleveland]

Thankyou for adding me to the FE list. I forgot to mention that both cabins will be celebrating anniversarys. It will be our 9th and my parents 50th. I cant wait to cruise. It has been a great help to read all of the info posted here :worship:

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

I have paid for my cruise in full and have signed in online. I have the time of 11-11:30 for arriving at the terminal. I hope arriving then gets me on the ship in one of the first groups to board.

Just my mom and I are going, my dad is no longer joining us. So it'll be a girl's weekend.

I can't wait to get on that ship! - 73 days and counting!

[a_sailor's_wife]

I have paid for my cruise in full and have signed in online. I have the time of 11-11:30 for arriving at the terminal. I hope arriving then gets me on the ship in one of the first groups to board.

Just my mom and I are going, my dad is no longer joining us. So it'll be a girl's weekend.

I can't wait to get on that ship! - 73 days and counting!


I didn't realize that you were given a time to arrive at the terminal. We'll be waiting at least another week before we can complete the paperwork online as we're waiting on our passports to arrive. Hope this doesn't delay us boarding too much.

[Tracykim]

Kelly - We have the same arrival time!!! :banana: See you then!!!:thumbsup2

[Linda67]

Cut off date for FE participation is March 19. That gives everyone exactly 8 weeks to prepare and not feel rushed.

Thanks so much for setting up the list Suzanne :goodvibes

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

I didn't realize that you were given a time to arrive at the terminal. We'll be waiting at least another week before we can complete the paperwork online as we're waiting on our passports to arrive. Hope this doesn't delay us boarding too much.

Apparently w/ the Dream they are having you choose an arrival time to the Port. My friend just went on the Wonder (again for like the 3rd or 4th time in the last 3 years) and did not have to choose an arrival time. I'm assuming from this info and from what I've read elsewhere on this board, to accommodate the amount of people this ship can hold, they want to avoid a ton of people arriving at once. The earliest I was able to choose (as of Sunday March 6 in the afternoon) 11:00-11:30. Therefore, w/ living 2-2.5 hours away from the port I'm not going to arrive any earlier than that. Hopefully we'll still be on the ship and to our stateroom after eating lunch by 1:30 and not any later than that.

3 day cruises just aren't long enough especially with a new ship. The AquaDuck I MUST ride!!! *lol*

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

Kelly - We have the same arrival time!!! :banana: See you then!!!:thumbsup2


Oh cool!

I know I will be looking around wondering who is who, if they're someone I spoke to on here.

See you then! :yay:

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

I just realized that my tracker isn't showing.

Not cool!

[shawni]

It will be DH (43), me (42), and DS (6 and 11). First time cruisers after first time to Disney and US and Nick Hotel. We will be ready to relax after all the running at the parks. We will be Room #9108 04A. Hope this is a good location, but sure we will not spend much time in there anyway.

See you all there.

Shawni

Can you add us for FE?

Just reserved parasailing and snorkeling for Castaway Cay!!!

Can't wait!!! :)

[Linda67]

I just realized that my tracker isn't showing.

Not cool!


Mine has dropped off as well :eek:

[Tracykim]

We want to participate :woohoo: We have two rooms and both will be doing FE.
The first room is 7536 me, DH, and DS2 will be in that one.
The second room is 7538 and my mom who is 69 and my father who is 71 will be in there.
:yay:



Hey Neighbor!!! We will be in room 7530!!! You sure will be easy to deliver FE's too!!! :banana:

[mcrcleveland]

Hey Neighbor!!! We will be in room 7530!!! You sure will be easy to deliver FE's too!!! :banana:

We have the same arrival time too! I counted and 5 of the 11 FE gifts we have to give out so far will be on deck 7 :) Cant wait to go and I am sure we will probably bump into eachother once or twice.

[luvmyboys89]

We are excited to sail Disney for the first time and also join our very first FE group! Please add us to the list. Deck / Room 6110. I apologize for not knowing the lingo, but in our room we have mom, dad, grandma & 2 sons (6 & 7).
Thanks!!

[a_sailor's_wife]

Apparently w/ the Dream they are having you choose an arrival time to the Port. My friend just went on the Wonder (again for like the 3rd or 4th time in the last 3 years) and did not have to choose an arrival time. I'm assuming from this info and from what I've read elsewhere on this board, to accommodate the amount of people this ship can hold, they want to avoid a ton of people arriving at once. The earliest I was able to choose (as of Sunday March 6 in the afternoon) 11:00-11:30. Therefore, w/ living 2-2.5 hours away from the port I'm not going to arrive any earlier than that. Hopefully we'll still be on the ship and to our stateroom after eating lunch by 1:30 and not any later than that.

3 day cruises just aren't long enough especially with a new ship. The AquaDuck I MUST ride!!! *lol*

Thank you! So we're basically able to choose a time slot that they have open to arrive.

[ShellyLynn3630]

I selected a port arrival time of 10-10:30 but we will be getting there around 9. I guess that will be early.

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

I selected a port arrival time of 10-10:30 but we will be getting there around 9. I guess that will be early.

Yeah I'm getting there earlier than my 11 check in time. My mom can't walk fast nor can she stand long, so we want to get there early so we can take a few extra minutes to walk in, find a place to sit. I plan on checking in at the desk before my terminal check-in time. I hope that's not a problem.

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

2 months and 6 days until the cruise. I have begun packing. The first items in? Toothpaste! ha!

Has anyone else begun packing? :cool1: :banana: :woohoo:

[tigger2on]

I selected a port arrival time of 10-10:30 but we will be getting there around 9. I guess that will be early.

It might be a zoo then trying to get the car parked as people will start coming off the boat by then. Depending on how quickly they disemabrk everyone also depends on how early they allow people in the terminal. So you maybe lining up twice for twice as long outside and then again inside. Just something to think about.
:)
We will be on the back to back as I am hearing that those people are actually waiting LONGER to get back on the Dream too now. Used to be you got off and had about a 1/2 hour in the terminal before you went back on the boat... now I have heard you don't get back on the boat for at least 1+ hours.
This inaugarel year is a REAL learning curve for Disney. Hope they have it all figured out before the launch the Fantasy!

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

I'm looking at the menus for the 3 restaurants. I'm not too pleased with them. Good thing Cabanas is opened all day long. I'll eat my soup and maybe a salad and that's about it. Do some chit chatting and then head up to Cabanas to get some food I know I like.

I'm kinda sad about this that I won't be enjoying the restaurants like I had hoped. But I'm just not into seafood, wasabi and bok choy or whatever it is, escargo, etc. :(

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

Is anyone else in a stateroom near stateroom #8643?

[Linda67]

I'm looking at the menus for the 3 restaurants. I'm not too pleased with them. Good thing Cabanas is opened all day long. I'll eat my soup and maybe a salad and that's about it. Do some chit chatting and then head up to Cabanas to get some food I know I like.

I'm kinda sad about this that I won't be enjoying the restaurants like I had hoped. But I'm just not into seafood, wasabi and bok choy or whatever it is, escargo, etc. :(

Are you going to be trying Paolo?
We decided not to as it's only a three night cruise and we really wanted to try the other restaurants
I actually really like the look of the menus at the three restaurants on the rotation but I love seafood.
I keep looking at my ticker willing it to count down quicker :laughing:

[lackeyb]

Oh cool!

I know I will be looking around wondering who is who, if they're someone I spoke to on here.

See you then! :yay:

We have the same arrival time as well!!!!! The port opens at 10:30 so I was going to try and get there around that time even though my "window" is at 11. Also traveling with 2 kids(4 & 6) I will plan (and practice) on being very flexible and patient! :rotfl:

I'm hoping to be in an early boarding group also. Fingers crossed

I've started my packing list... I still haven't told my DD4 so I will inform her and then start packing :cool1:

We are not doing any excursions in Nassau. We are staying on the boat and from the reviews a lot of people do this so will see how it goes.

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

Are you going to be trying Paolo?
We decided not to as it's only a three night cruise and we really wanted to try the other restaurants
I actually really like the look of the menus at the three restaurants on the rotation but I love seafood.
I keep looking at my ticker willing it to count down quicker :laughing:

I am not eating at Palo, nor Remy. And probably will never. That's not really my style. I'm a jeans, laid back type of girl. *lol* Plus, I paid enough for the cruise, let alone pay extra for dinner.

I looked at the menus further and will figure a way to change up the order if possible. Ask for chicken instead of shrimp or just stick to the NY Strip. ha!

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

We have the same arrival time as well!!!!! The port opens at 10:30 so I was going to try and get there around that time even though my "window" is at 11. Also traveling with 2 kids(4 & 6) I will plan (and practice) on being very flexible and patient! :rotfl:

I'm hoping to be in an early boarding group also. Fingers crossed

I've started my packing list... I still haven't told my DD4 so I will inform her and then start packing :cool1:

We are not doing any excursions in Nassau. We are staying on the boat and from the reviews a lot of people do this so will see how it goes.


Just so you know, the port actually opens at 10am. Not 10:30. That 30 minutes might make a difference.

[lackeyb]

Just so you know, the port actually opens at 10am. Not 10:30. That 30 minutes might make a difference.

Thank you for the info!:yay:

[kelly_green_eyes_23]

Would anyone be interested in "joining" reservations together so we will be seated together? Just curious. I saw this on another thread about pairing up with some of your fellow cruisers from your cruise meet threads and thought that might be fun to do.

:)

Let me know.

[ShellyLynn3630]

We already have 7 in our party, so we can't be joining anyone else for dinner.
We have first seating, 9 pm show though. I may change that to the late seating, not sure just yet. So, just how many of you are going to be staying at a WDW resort before the cruise. We are, CBR.

[tigger2on]

Hi everyone
The official cut of date for our FE Participation list is March 19, 2011 giving us all 8 weeks to plan and/or create our FEs.
PLEASE look and see if your name is one the list and let me know if you are participating or not so the list is accurate. :)
Thanks all!
:thumbsup2

[luvmyboys89]

Where can we find the most recent list? ...just want to make sure we're on it. Thanks!

[mcrcleveland]

Its on page 8 post #108

[a_sailor's_wife]

We are so excited for this cruise! However, I feel so unprepared. Where is the best place (besides the disboards) to find great information? I'm more of a book type.