6-17-2011 Dream Cruise

[photodude]

Hey guys,
First time cruiser here, and first time disboarder. Let's get this cruise countdown going. WooHoo.

please add to list.

[IrishCowboy]

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

[photodude]

Getting excited. I now deem this the "Woo Hoo Cruise" and all you other sailers can refer to me and each other as the "Woo Hoo Crew". You are very welcome. Make yourself known and make a post.

[sjanus]

Getting excited. I now deem this the "Woo Hoo Cruise" and all you other sailers can refer to me and each other as the "Woo Hoo Crew". You are very welcome. Make yourself known and make a post.

Hi there! We are also on the June 17th til the 21st cruise on the Dream! Myself, my husband, my daughter, her husband, and two grandchildren, ages 5 and 7 then! Welcome Aboard!

Sandy

[lanegang]

This will be our third Disney cruise but first on the Dream. We are so excited and know next summer will be here before we know it. I am sailing with my husband and two daughters (10 and 12 at time of cruise).:cool1:

[sjanus]

This will be our third Disney cruise but first on the Dream. We are so excited and know next summer will be here before we know it. I am sailing with my husband and two daughters (10 and 12 at time of cruise).:cool1:

Welcome Aboard!!! I think June will be a lovely time to cruise...and can't wait to see this new ship.
Sandy

[photodude]

Thanks everybody for sounding off. It should really be a great time. The new ship sounds amazing. Make sure you watch the videos on the dream website. The electronic simulations are stunning. Lookin for forward to it. Woo Hoo

[iluv2go2disney]

We will also be on the June 17th cruise. This is our first Disney cruise and we are so excited!! :cool1: My family consists of myself,DH, DD- age 13 and DS- age 12. My parents are also traveling with us. I've read alot about fish extenders and would love to participate in this activity. Does our group plan to do fish extenders?

[photodude]

Dear iluv2go2disney,
Welcome aboard. sounds like you are bringing the whole family. cool. This is my first cruise too. It sounds like there should be plenty for your kids to do on the new boat. As for fish extenders, i am unfamiliar with it. As your WooHoo captain(or at least of this post), i am fine if you would like to partake in this activity and be in charge of it if you so choose. I just want everyone to have a good time and enjoy a vacation. Thankspirate:

[sjanus]

Welcome iluv2go2disney! I agree you should be in charge of fish extenders. My daughter, son-in-law and our grandchildren 5 & 7 then will be on the cruise, as we are taking them as their 2010 Christmas gift. They will have their own cabin. They would probably love to be involved with the fish extenders! My husband and I have only been on one other Disney Cruise and they had the fish extenders going, although just the two adults, we didn't participate then. All others had fun doing it!

Sandy

[iluv2go2disney]

I would love to oversee our fish extender group. Everyone will have to help me out though. I'm guessing I need to start a list of everone who wants to participate, their room numbers and how many adults and kids are in each room? Is this correct? Do I need anything else? Is there usually a certain number of participants max?

[sjanus]

Yes, last cruise we were on, those that participated, had a list and room numbers of those participating. Not sure how all the details worked, though. Not sure if there is a limit either. As time goes on, sure more will join on that know more! Some made their fish extenders to hang on the door, others seemed to find somewhere to order? There were pictures after the cruise!

Sandy

[lisa702]

Hi! We have booked this sailing. It will be the first part of our B2B!:banana: Myself, DH and DD12.

[S'sMom]

We will be there June 17th :cool1::thumbsup2:banana::dance3::yay::woohoo::goo dvibes

We are so excited!! This will be cruise # 6 for us, but #1 for the Dream. It will me my dh, dd (8), ds (3), and myself. Actually, ds will be turning 3 on the 2nd day of the cruise. So we will have a celebration. As I look at the videos, it makes me really want to go and glad that we reserved.


Is there anyone else who is in GTY (Cat 008) status like I am?:confused3. I do not want a balcony because of the little one, but if that is all they have we will be right there.

I cant wait to get to know you guys in the coming months.

[kedz]

My family and I will be on the ship too:cheer2: Traveling with me will be my husband, DD13 and DD9 as well as my parents..We cant wait!!!!

[tmclanton]

I just booked our FIRST cruise for June 17! I can't wait!!! The OCD planning, and losing weight, has officially started. WooHoo!!!

BTW... Husband has not officially agreed to the cruise... if he doesn't want to go, I am sure I can find a friend to join us! Either way, I am in!

[sjanus]

Welcome everyone! The cruise list is growing, so exciting!!!

Sandy

[Tooth Fairy]

I am thinking of booking this cruise...got a quote of $2018 for cat 10A 1 adult and 1 16 yr old. Is that good?
Thanks

[huskrlovr]

First time cruisers here! Cruising with me will be hubby and 3 children! Sooo excited I have been on the boards all morning getting ideas for our door!! Love the "FE" idea too!!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[S'sMom]

First time cruisers here! Cruising with me will be hubby and 3 children! Sooo excited I have been on the boards all morning getting ideas for our door!! Love the "FE" idea too!!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

We are now 6 months away!! I also love the FE Idea, just not quite how it works.!!! :thumbsup2:thumbsup2 Welcome again!!

[dmanna]

We will also be on the June 17th cruise - my first Disney Cruise and I can't wait! We have quite a large group going - 18 in all - 6 cabins. Wouold love to participate in the fish extender activity. Anyone have any sugggestions as to where to buy such a thing - I am not very crafty at making anything like that, so I would really prefer to buy! Help!

[S'sMom]

Hello Everyone,

Hopefully we will be getting in planning mode soon, because it will be an awesome thing to be able to interact with you guys :goodvibes

Today, I am now one step closer. I purchased our One Way tickets Today!!:cool1::cool1: Notice, I said one way :rotfl::rotfl2::lmao: ? I am going to keep a look out for the one way back from MCO in the coming days. I had been stalking Airtran because for now that is who had the right prices. Also, we fly them quite frequently so it is nothing new for us. I got the tickets for $94 pp and of course the small $6 fee to choose the seats (but of well). Right now, the cost of the tickets returning are $116, which is not bad but if the one way going went down, surely those will go down. The only thing is that that flight doesn't leave until 8:00 PM. No worries with that because I will be making reservations at the Hyatt for one of their Day Rooms, which is I hear is pretty easy to reserve.

Cruise will be paid off in the next few weeks (before the end of January) :banana:. We already have our room at DW at OKW (on our points).

How far has everyone gotten so far??

[sjanus]

I was just checking in here, glad to see more joining! This will be a great time to cruise, the weather should be beautiful....can't wait! The grandchildren found out at Christmas, as it is their Christmas surprise, Disney and the Cruise for the family. My daughter knew, but we kept the secret for the grandchildren. They will be 5 and 7 and are going to love it! It will be their first cruise for DD and DSIL and DGD and DGS. This is our second Disney cruise, we did a 3 nighter on the Disney Wonder. But this ship looks amazing, been looking at all the pictures, videos, etc. We have two rooms, on the 6th floor with a balcony. Keep the posts coming. We'll be staying off site at Windsor Hills, family will be doing Disney first (7 days) so this will be great following!

Sandy

[S'sMom]

I was just checking in here, glad to see more joining! This will be a great time to cruise, the weather should be beautiful....can't wait! The grandchildren found out at Christmas, as it is their Christmas surprise, Disney and the Cruise for the family. My daughter knew, but we kept the secret for the grandchildren. They will be 5 and 7 and are going to love it! It will be their first cruise for DD and DSIL and DGD and DGS. This is our second Disney cruise, we did a 3 nighter on the Disney Wonder. But this ship looks amazing, been looking at all the pictures, videos, etc. We have two rooms, on the 6th floor with a balcony. Keep the posts coming. We'll be staying off site at Windsor Hills, family will be doing Disney first (7 days) so this will be great following!

Sandy

The cruise really is a great way to end your wonderful 7 days at the world. I have heard nothing but great things about Windsor Hills. I think that it is similar to Caribe Cove. I love the idea of your whole family going. :thumbsup2

We will be staying at BLT. Of course this is after we had the OKW held :rotfl:. But I am really looking forward to the whole thing. We will be there three days prior.

Not sure what room we have just yet as we have the Cat 8C GTY. :banana::banana: I like the idea of not knowing just yet, because either way it will be great!

Hopefully, more will come in :thumbsup2

[S'sMom]

Hi guys!

I just wanted to pass this along just in case someone wanted the information. Our flight on the way back will not be until 8 PM, so I went ahead and reserved a "Day Room" at the Hyatt at MCO. For the stay from 10AM -6PM the cost is $89. Not necessarily an expense I wanted at first, but with an active 2 (so to be 3) year old and our 8 year old. Having somewhere to just lay our heads, rest, or eat, is priceless. :thumbsup2

You can reserve it calling the hotel directly or you can do it in person. Just keep in mind that there are only a limited number of "Day Rooms" available each day.

I hope this information helps for anyone that might be interested.

[kedz]

:cool1: Its getting closer!!! I cant wait to start planning our excursions.. Would love to meet other families, especially that have girls around the same age as my daughers, 8 and 13...

[S'sMom]

:cool1: Its getting closer!!! I cant wait to start planning our excursions.. Would love to meet other families, especially that have girls around the same age as my daughers, 8 and 13...

Ditto to what you said :) My dd is also 8

[iluv2go2disney]

Hello to my fellow cruisers!! :cool1:
I thought it would be fun if we got to know each other to pass the months we have until our trip. OK, I'll go first. :)

NAME- Wendy
TRAVELING WITH- My DH, my DD-13, my DS- 12, and my parents
1ST DISNEY CRUISE? IF NOT, HOW MANY HAVE YOU BEEN ON? This will be our first Disney cruise. My DH and I went on a Carnival cruise 11 years ago. My kids and parents have never been on a cruise of any kind.

I also wanted to ask some of your opinions about the fish extender idea. I know most of you said you would like to participate. Do you think we should set a limit on how many families we will take? I've never been a part of one of these so I am still learning. I look forward to hearing from all of you! :banana:

[iluv2go2disney]

:cool1: Its getting closer!!! I cant wait to start planning our excursions.. Would love to meet other families, especially that have girls around the same age as my daughers, 8 and 13...

My DD is 13 also.

[S'sMom]

Hello to my fellow cruisers!! :cool1:
I thought it would be fun if we got to know each other to pass the months we have until our trip. OK, I'll go first. :)

NAME- Wendy
TRAVELING WITH- My DH, my DD-13, my DS- 12, and my parents
1ST DISNEY CRUISE? IF NOT, HOW MANY HAVE YOU BEEN ON? This will be our first Disney cruise. My DH and I went on a Carnival cruise 11 years ago. My kids and parents have never been on a cruise of any kind.

I also wanted to ask some of your opinions about the fish extender idea. I know most of you said you would like to participate. Do you think we should set a limit on how many families we will take? I've never been a part of one of these so I am still learning. I look forward to hearing from all of you! :banana:

I think that this is a great idea :thumbsup2

NAME- Raquel
TRAVELING WITH- My DH, DD (8), and DS (2 will be 3 2nd day of cruise).
1ST DISNEY CRUISE? No. We have cruised on the Disney Wonder 5 times. This will be our 6th Disney Cruise/ :banana: I :love::love::love: Disney and their cruises.

I would love to participate in an FE. I am not experienced with it at all. If there is anyone out there that "gets it" please let me know. I am in, if we do it.

I do know that the cruise is full with no availabilities, because I was looking for an additional room because a friend asked about it.:confused3 Although, I am sure that one or two may open up.

[mom2reese]

We just booked the June 17th Dream cruise right before Christmas! :cool1: WOHOO. We surprised dd (7) by doing a scavenger hunt on Christmas morning. She was very excited.

Name: Traci
Traveling With: dh and dd (7)

This is our first Disney cruise. Dh and I did a Carnival cruise in 2007 and dh got very sea sick! So we are hoping that does not happen again. We love disney and we have been to the parks the last two years in a row. :woohoo:

Now gotta figure out how to do signature and etc on the boards!:surfweb:

[iluv2go2disney]

:cool1::cool1::cool1:The Dream arrived in port today. :cool1::cool1::cool1:

[iluv2go2disney]

We just booked the June 17th Dream cruise right before Christmas! :cool1: WOHOO. We surprised dd (7) by doing a scavenger hunt on Christmas morning. She was very excited.

Name: Traci
Traveling With: dh and dd (7)

This is our first Disney cruise. Dh and I did a Carnival cruise in 2007 and dh got very sea sick! So we are hoping that does not happen again. We love disney and we have been to the parks the last two years in a row. :woohoo:

Now gotta figure out how to do signature and etc on the boards!:surfweb:

Welcome to the DIS!!! :flower3:

[S'sMom]

We just booked the June 17th Dream cruise right before Christmas! :cool1: WOHOO. We surprised dd (7) by doing a scavenger hunt on Christmas morning. She was very excited.

Name: Traci
Traveling With: dh and dd (7)

This is our first Disney cruise. Dh and I did a Carnival cruise in 2007 and dh got very sea sick! So we are hoping that does not happen again. We love disney and we have been to the parks the last two years in a row. :woohoo:

Now gotta figure out how to do signature and etc on the boards!:surfweb:

:welcome: Glad to have you with us. It sounds like your dd was super excited!! That kind of news just makes my day :thumbsup2

I think that there is some directions somewhere to add a signature. If I find it will let you know. In the meantime, its pretty easy: You just go to the site and choose what you want etc, and then it will give you a selection of choice links to choose from based on what you are attaching it to. If that makes sense? :confused3 I will definitely send it to you if I find it. :thumbsup2

Welcome Again! My dd is 8 so they will be in the same area.

[mom2reese]

Thanks for the warm welcome! I figured out the avatar and sig, but it was sweet of you to look for the links for me.

I'm interested in doing the fish extenders as well. How many have signed up so far?

[S'sMom]

Thanks for the warm welcome! I figured out the avatar and sig, but it was sweet of you to look for the links for me.

I'm interested in doing the fish extenders as well. How many have signed up so far?

Good deal! I see that you DID do it :thumbsup2

I am not sure about the FE, just yet. Others have expressed interest, but I do not think that we are familiar with how it works. I know that I do not. :confused3

I see that we are both from Texas!

[mom2reese]

Good deal! I see that you DID do it

I am not sure about the FE, just yet. Others have expressed interest, but I do not think that we are familiar with how it works. I know that I do not.

I see that we are both from Texas!


I've never done the FE obviously, but have been reading about it and it sounds fun! My dd would love to receive and give some disney 'treasures'. I looked on ebay and they sell fish extenders. I would like to try to make my own. My aunt owns a monogram shop so I'm sure she could personalize it for me.

We are from SE Texas...bout 2 hrs from Houston. Its yucky and muggy here this am. Texas weather is crazy, because Monday morning it was 28!:confused3

I am just so excited about this cruise. I am a litle OCD with planning. I have a cruise notebook that I am compiling with info. This is what I did for our park trips and it worked well. I also have reserved my copy of the 2011 passporters book. It includes info on the Dream! It's not available until April tho.

Has your dd done the kids clubs on your previous cruises? My dh was a little worried about letting our dd do it alone, but once she saw the pictures online...she's all for it! It looks fun to her.

[iluv2go2disney]

I've never done the FE obviously, but have been reading about it and it sounds fun! My dd would love to receive and give some disney 'treasures'. I looked on ebay and they sell fish extenders. I would like to try to make my own. My aunt owns a monogram shop so I'm sure she could personalize it for me.

We are from SE Texas...bout 2 hrs from Houston. Its yucky and muggy here this am. Texas weather is crazy, because Monday morning it was 28!:confused3

I am just so excited about this cruise. I am a litle OCD with planning. I have a cruise notebook that I am compiling with info. This is what I did for our park trips and it worked well. I also have reserved my copy of the 2011 passporters book. It includes info on the Dream! It's not available until April tho.

Has your dd done the kids clubs on your previous cruises? My dh was a little worried about letting our dd do it alone, but once she saw the pictures online...she's all for it! It looks fun to her.
I saw some FE on ebay. I thought about trying to make one but I think I've already talked myself out of that. :rotfl2: I'll probably be ordering one.:)

[iluv2go2disney]

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[mom2reese]

Let's start a list for the fish extender. Just let me know if you want to participate and I'll edit this list and add your name to it.

1. iluv2go2disney- 2 cabins

2. mom2reese - 1 cabin, including one child - girl, age 7

[mom2reese]

I saw some FE on ebay. I thought about trying to make one but I think I've already talked myself out of that. I'll probably be ordering one.

LOL! I may end up buying one too. My mom can sew...I have no sewing skills, but I am sorta crafty! We shall see. There are some really cute ones posted around the web. People's talents amaze me!

[mom2reese]

I found these 'rule' suggestions on another thread...

I don't know where the thread is, but I can give you a couple pointers.

Post on the cruise meet thread that you are willing to coordinate and have anyone interested contact you. You'll need names, ages of kids, cabin number.

Decide what the rules of your exchange will be:
One gift? Per cabin or per person? (usually each cabin gives a gift to each person. If there are 4 in your cabin, you do not deliver 4 gifts to each on the list, you deliver 1). Will you set a cost maximum? Will you make a schedule of when the gifts will be delivered or let each person deliver when they will?
Cut off date to sign up--this is important so people can plan/buy/pack the gifts they will be bringing.
Will there be a max number of cabins you'll allow on the list before you split it?

My suggestions--
Each cabin gives to each person (so you'll need kid and adult gifts)...or don't specify this. We've had some very nice "each cabin gives one gift to each other cabin" gifts. You can let each family decide how they want to handle this.
Cut off date 2-4 weeks before sailing.
Our best exchanges had about 25 cabins on the list; definitely in the 20-30 range. More than 30 gets to be just TOO MUCH--cost, time to deliver, etc. If the list hit 30 cabins, I'd split it into 2 groups of 15.

OK, post your final list (s) on line (no last names), about 2 weeks before you cruise. Then bring several extra copies with you to the Dis Meet on board (people will lose/forget them!)
At the Dis Meet, coordinate any cabin changes
It is helpful to post a dry erase board somewhere (your door or elsewhere) also listing any changes...

Some coordinators do things like printing/bringing color coded maps of the ship, indicating where each participating stateroom is located--really not needed IMHO. It IS helpful if your list is organized by cabin number because that's generally how they would be delivered.

[iluv2go2disney]

Thanks Traci! That was a big help:). Now I understand it a bit better.

[mom2reese]

You are very welcome!

[kedz]

Glad to hear there will be some girls my daughters ages:goodvibes

I think we should defintely try and have a meeting place for our families!!!

[mom2reese]

Glad to hear there will be some girls my daughters ages

I think we should defintely try and have a meeting place for our families!!!

Sounds fun!:)

We got our DVD yesterday. DD was so excited. She was super impressed with the Pixie Hollow and the Andy's room in the Kids Club!

[kedz]

Sounds fun!:)

We got our DVD yesterday. DD was so excited. She was super impressed with the Pixie Hollow and the Andy's room in the Kids Club!

On our first cruise we had hard time getting my daughter then 4 now 8 out of the kids club...She Loved it!!!!!!

[mom2reese]

Glad to hear your dd enjoyed it, our dd LOVES school and structured activities, etc. I think she will enjoy going to the club....but I want her to do stuff with us too.. lol

She's really excited about Castaway Cay. The slides and snorkeling are what she is most impressed with thus far. :)

[kedz]

The last cruise we went on was in April..Although the weather was perfect and beautiful, the water was a bit chilly..Both of my daughters really didnt use the slides too much..Thats why we wanted to try going in June, the water should be much nicer to swim in :yay:

[mom2reese]

Yeah we went to Cozumel once in Feb....it was 90 outside, but the water was chilly! But I still snorkeled....lol:thumbsup2

[kedz]

Well this time I'm really hoping to beable to enjoy the water :goodvibes


Does anybody know what excursions if any you will be doing?

[mom2reese]

We haven't decided on excursions....leaning toward Astrada (sp?) garden/zoo in Nassau and then just shopping in the straw market. My MIL went over spring break and got my dd the cutest bag from there.

The in CC we are just gonna snorkel and have a beach day. My dd and I may do the sting ray thing....not sure yet. Dh wants to parasail. But we may do that on the way back home...in Destin. We can all 3 do it in Destin. DD is too little to do it on CC. We are driving to FL from TX in one night, but we are gonna take 2-3 days/nites to go back home and stop along the way;)

[photodude]

Oh my goodness! :scared1: I can't believe how close this cruise is getting. Glad to see it finally float and see the reception for it at the port. Seeing all the video makes me excited. The clubs look amazing. WOO HOO

[kedz]

We haven't decided on excursions....leaning toward Astrada (sp?) garden/zoo in Nassau and then just shopping in the straw market. My MIL went over spring break and got my dd the cutest bag from there.

The in CC we are just gonna snorkel and have a beach day. My dd and I may do the sting ray thing....not sure yet. Dh wants to parasail. But we may do that on the way back home...in Destin. We can all 3 do it in Destin. DD is too little to do it on CC. We are driving to FL from TX in one night, but we are gonna take 2-3 days/nites to go back home and stop along the way;)

I think we are just going to do Discover Atlantis in Nassau..My girls love going there..Its a nice tour..At CC we just plan to enjoy the beach..

[mom2reese]

I think we are just going to do Discover Atlantis in Nassau..My girls love going there..Its a nice tour..At CC we just plan to enjoy the beach..

Sounds fun. I am getting more and more excited. Probably cuz it sooo cold here today and want to be in warm beach weather lol

[S'sMom]

We haven't decided on excursions....leaning toward Astrada (sp?) garden/zoo in Nassau and then just shopping in the straw market. My MIL went over spring break and got my dd the cutest bag from there.

The in CC we are just gonna snorkel and have a beach day. My dd and I may do the sting ray thing....not sure yet. Dh wants to parasail. But we may do that on the way back home...in Destin. We can all 3 do it in Destin. DD is too little to do it on CC. We are driving to FL from TX in one night, but we are gonna take 2-3 days/nites to go back home and stop along the way;)

:wave2: Hi Everyone,

For us, we have not fully decided on the excursions for Nassau. However, we are considering the submarine one (Maybe :confused::confused3). Either that or just walk around close to the port and get back on. We have been there the last 5 times, we have gone. However, our kids love the sea life and fish, etc.. So we will see about that.

On CC, we are definitely doing the bike rides. We have done it before when dd was 2 years old. It will be interesting to go back under these circumstances with ds and dd. Of course, we will do the float rentals. So overall, we will just enjoy the beach and that will be it.

Of course, all of this is subject to change. I have paid the cruise in full and paid for airfare. We are DVC so we have the room reserved for the land portion prior to the cruise. We will more than likely just rent a car for the whole week. I am thinking that it cheaper. I also have the day room reserved at the Hyatt for our departure day since the flight leaves so late in the afternoon.

Again all things are subject to change so we will see. I am just excited that it is coming with all of these different pictures and videos coming about now.

[iluv2go2disney]

Hey everyone!
Do you think we should start a new thread just for our FE group? I thought this might be a good way to keep it organized. Let me know what you think. I'm working on an idea for my gift right now. Hope it turns out.

[kedz]

:wave2: Hi Everyone,

For us, we have not fully decided on the excursions for Nassau. However, we are considering the submarine one (Maybe :confused::confused3). Either that or just walk around close to the port and get back on. We have been there the last 5 times, we have gone. However, our kids love the sea life and fish, etc.. So we will see about that.

On CC, we are definitely doing the bike rides. We have done it before when dd was 2 years old. It will be interesting to go back under these circumstances with ds and dd. Of course, we will do the float rentals. So overall, we will just enjoy the beach and that will be it.

Of course, all of this is subject to change. I have paid the cruise in full and paid for airfare. We are DVC so we have the room reserved for the land portion prior to the cruise. We will more than likely just rent a car for the whole week. I am thinking that it cheaper. I also have the day room reserved at the Hyatt for our departure day since the flight leaves so late in the afternoon.

Again all things are subject to change so we will see. I am just excited that it is coming with all of these different pictures and videos coming about now.

We plan on using disney transportation from the airport to the Cruise..However we plan to stay in Orlando for 2 days after the cruise, so we reserved a rental car to pick up after the cruise..Hopefully all of this goes well:confused:


What level are some of you guys staying on?

[iluv2go2disney]

We plan on using disney transportation from the airport to the Cruise..However we plan to stay in Orlando for 2 days after the cruise, so we reserved a rental car to pick up after the cruise..Hopefully all of this goes well:confused:


What level are some of you guys staying on?
We're on deck 9.

[kedz]

We're on deck 9.

My family and I are on deck 8..

[mom2reese]

Good Morning from chilly Texas...brrrr its abnormally cold here!!!!!!:confused:

As far as a seperate thread for the FE...it doesn't matter to me. Kedz and S's mom are y'all participating?

Deck Level...hmm? I'm sure I should know this...Is it on the emails I got? Let me check that out...

Before/After plans.....We are driving in on Wednesday night, staying at a Cocoa Beach hotel on Thursday night and then after the cruise, SLOWLY making our way back home along the gulf coast Tuesday-??? Dh and I are usually obsessive vacation planners so the last leg of our trip is very foreign to us. We are just gonna drive and play it by ear. The only stop we are for sure making is Destin. lol

Have a great day!

[kedz]

Good Morning from chilly Texas...brrrr its abnormally cold here!!!!!!:confused:

As far as a seperate thread for the FE...it doesn't matter to me. Kedz and S's mom are y'all participating?

Deck Level...hmm? I'm sure I should know this...Is it on the emails I got? Let me check that out...

Before/After plans.....We are driving in on Wednesday night, staying at a Cocoa Beach hotel on Thursday night and then after the cruise, SLOWLY making our way back home along the gulf coast Tuesday-??? Dh and I are usually obsessive vacation planners so the last leg of our trip is very foreign to us. We are just gonna drive and play it by ear. The only stop we are for sure making is Destin. lol

Have a great day!


Its snow here in NY!!! Great day to talk Cruise plans:lmao:

I dont really understand the whole FE thing, sorry:confused:

As far as what level your room is on, it should be on your reservation sheet..At least that's where mine was..

[iluv2go2disney]

Its snowy here in Ky also. The kids are home for a snow day. Unfortunately my DD has some sort of a stomach virus, so this is not going to be a fun day for either one of us.

We are driving this trip. We always fly but for some reason plane tickets are outrageous for June. After the trip we're headed to Universal for 3 days. It'll be our first trip there. I'm sure its going to feel weird, and a little depressing, being that close and not going to Disney, but I'll be fine since I have 2 WDW trips between now and June.

Are any of you on Facebook? If so, PM me your info.

[kedz]

Its snowy here in Ky also. The kids are home for a snow day. Unfortunately my DD has some sort of a stomach virus, so this is not going to be a fun day for either one of us.

We are driving this trip. We always fly but for some reason plane tickets are outrageous for June. After the trip we're headed to Universal for 3 days. It'll be our first trip there. I'm sure its going to feel weird, and a little depressing, being that close and not going to Disney, but I'll be fine since I have 2 WDW trips between now and June.

Are any of you on Facebook? If so, PM me your info.

I would love to Do Universal this trip, but my DD13 and DD9 want to do Magic Kingdom..So we are heading over to Disney after the Cruise for 3 days..We do Disney soo much I thought the girls would want to try some place different, nope the want Disney:goodvibes

[TXdeVille]

Hey y'all! My DD and I will be taking our second cruise (only Disney cruises) on this trip as celebration for her graduation! DH and DS won't be joining us this time...originally they were going to be on a different trip but now they aren't :( oh well...

We have done the FE's before. Our first cruise was a Christmas Eve sailing on the Wonder. SO excited about this new ship :goodvibes

[kedz]

Hey y'all! My DD and I will be taking our second cruise (only Disney cruises) on this trip as celebration for her graduation! DH and DS won't be joining us this time...originally they were going to be on a different trip but now they aren't :( oh well...

We have done the FE's before. Our first cruise was a Christmas Eve sailing on the Wonder. SO excited about this new ship :goodvibes

Welcome Aboard:yay:

[sjanus]

It's snowing, about 22 degrees here in Pa., cruise is really sounding wonderful! Schools were all cancelled today, looks to be about 4-6 inches of snow out there!

Welcome to all joining. June will be a wonderful time....last time my DH and I did the 3 day cruise on the Wonder in February (2009) and it was cold! So looking forward to sitting on the balcony and looking out over the ocean and the warm breeze!

We are on deck 6, both DH and I and my DD and her family.

Disney, Universal, it's all grand, that's for sure! Nice to see the group growing.

Sandy

[mom2reese]

Hi All!

Welcome new faces!

SNOW~ ha ha....We've had snow two time in the last two years....a VERY rare occurance! And those were the only times I can remember!!

Fish Extenders - Who is in?

[tedescokid]

I am in for the FE. I am travelling with my entire family but think I will be the only one doing the FE.

It is me, hubby, DD (celebrating her 10th bday on board) and ds 7 1/2.

Tonya

[kedz]

I think I want in on the FE"s..Still not sure I fully understand it, but sure I'm in I think :laughing:

[mom2reese]

looks like our FE list is growing:thumbsup2

[S'sMom]

What level are some of you guys staying on?

We are staying in the Category 8C GTY. We do not have a room assignment just yet, but I suspect it will come around April, or May maybe :confused::confused3

If not at least we will get that or above. I did put a note on my account that I did not want a balcony because of the two year old so we will see. :goodvibes

[S'sMom]

As far as a seperate thread for the FE...it doesn't matter to me. Kedz and S's mom are y'all participating?

I am in, I just need more information on how it works. I have been looking online for information but I cant seem to find any that makes sense. :confused3
:goodvibes

[mom2reese]

I am in, I just need more information on how it works. I have been looking online for information but I cant seem to find any that makes sense.


The way I understand it is:

Each person on this thread that wants to participate, let the coordinator know the following info:
*Cabin Number (when assigned)
*Number of people in cabin participating
*Sex/Age of the participants

Outside of each cabin door there is a fish (this is where Disney puts your 'mail') The 'fish extender' hangs from this fish. A fish extender is basically like a pocket organizer that is usually decorated cute!

The other people participating in the fish extender gift exchange will come by your cabin and leave you little gifts. You do the same for the others. So before your cruise you will need to buy/make gifts for the other participants.

As I understand it the gifts are small tokens that can be anything from candy to handmade ornaments. Anything goes basically. Its up to you do decide how eloborate you want your gifts to be.

The fish extender can be purchased on ebay or you can make your own. The ones on ebay I saw were personalized with each person's name. I am going to TRY to make my own....ha ha! We shall see.

I have gathered this information from reading these boards, please please please correct me if I am wrong. I have never participated in this before.

[iluv2go2disney]

I have updated our FE list on post #39. It is slowly growing. We have 6 cabins participating now. :cool1:

[kedz]

Yes My family is in on the FE...

[mom2reese]

cool!! This is going to be fun. I am so ready for a vacation!!!!!!!

[kedz]

cool!! This is going to be fun. I am so ready for a vacation!!!!!!!

ME TOO :cool1:

[mom2reese]

Wow things have been busy for us. DD has had the flu! But is much better now and will be returning to school tomorrow. Hopefully she is over it.

Are yall gonna decorate your stateroom doors? We are, dd and I have been going thru the threads of graphics to print. She has enjoyed looking at all the choices!

Not much longer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[S'sMom]

Wow things have been busy for us. DD has had the flu! But is much better now and will be returning to school tomorrow. Hopefully she is over it.

Are yall gonna decorate your stateroom doors? We are, dd and I have been going thru the threads of graphics to print. She has enjoyed looking at all the choices!

Not much longer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow!! Things have been busy here as well. With the snow (I mean ICE storm) that came through the Dallas area, it kept us indoors. I am looking forward to returning to work tomorrow. Gotta get out of the house. It did give me the time I needed to rest. At first, I was not feeling it, but then I realized that last week, was not a good week for me physically. But I am feeling so much better now. :thumbsup2

Yes, we will definitely be doing some decorating. I have the "badges" so far.

I figure that I will be back full force planning March 4. That is the day I can start making my reservations. So in the meantime, I will just popcorn:: and see.

I am still planning, and have decided to go to Universal Studios during our stay. It will be our first time there. :yay:

Yep!! Not long at all :goodvibes

[kedz]

Just made our final pymt on Friday:cool1: Glad that's behind me:)

[mom2reese]

Wow!! Things have been busy here as well. With the snow (I mean ICE storm) that came through the Dallas area, it kept us indoors. I am looking forward to returning to work tomorrow. Gotta get out of the house. It did give me the time I needed to rest. At first, I was not feeling it, but then I realized that last week, was not a good week for me physically. But I am feeling so much better now.

Yes, we will definitely be doing some decorating. I have the "badges" so far.

I figure that I will be back full force planning March 4. That is the day I can start making my reservations. So in the meantime, I will just and see.

I am still planning, and have decided to go to Universal Studios during our stay. It will be our first time there.

Yep!! Not long at all


I saw all that snow/ice/sleet/etc y'all got!!!!!!! Wow! We just got the ice, which closed school on Friday. :scared1:

I wanna go to Universal too. We've never been.

[mom2reese]

Just made our final pymt on Friday Glad that's behind me

That's a nice feeling....We are almost there!

[S'sMom]

I saw all that snow/ice/sleet/etc y'all got!!!!!!! Wow! We just got the ice, which closed school on Friday. :scared1:

I wanna go to Universal too. We've never been.

Yes, we got hit hard. We even got hit again this last week and was out AGAIN on Wednesday. Hopefully that winter weather is on vacation until next Winter :rotfl:.

Yes, I have book some books for my NookColor about Universal and it looks like it will be just what we are looking for. The only problem is our 2 year old will have limited things to do, but that is ok, we will just parent swap. So that helps. We are leaning more toward Island of Adventure because of the Harry Potter thing. My dd (8) has just started reading the books, so just being able to see it works for us.

It seems like 3/4 is so far away. I am ready to start planning online :rotfl:

Not long now guys :thumbsup2

[iluv2go2disney]

I am sorry to say I am going to have to step back from the FE planning. We just bought a new house and getting it ready to move into is consuming most of my time. Hope someone else can head this up for the group.

[mom2reese]

I am sorry to say I am going to have to step back from the FE planning. We just bought a new house and getting it ready to move into is consuming most of my time. Hope someone else can head this up for the group.

I can do it ... can you pm me the info you have? Congrats on your new house.

[ocmommy]

Joining the thread! Me, DH, DD (5) and Grandma on this cruise. Our first with DCL. We are DVC'ers from SoCal. Just learning about the FE. We're deck 11. Get to book excursions tomorrow! Woo-hoo!

[ocmommy]

Stupid reservation system froze me out when trying to make reservations. I e-mailed the concierge, but no answer yet. Frustrating!!!:sad2:

[lanegang]

When we took our first cruise, our daughter's became penpals with someone else in the meets group before the trip. They PM eachother back and forth up to our sailing and once on board it was almost like friends meeting up to go on vacation together. My girls will be 10 (Erika) and 12 (Grace). If anyone else has kids that would like to become penpals please have them PM and I will have my girls write back. :flower3:

[FLWIDisneyFan]

Joining the board as we are cruising on the June 17th cruise as the 2nd half of our B2B cruise on the Dream. It is myself, DW, DD8, and DD3. How large is the FE group? We are interested in joining.

[huskrlovr]

Put us down for the FE!!

Mom and Dad
DD 11
DD 9
DS 8

stateroom 10630

[kedz]

When we took our first cruise, our daughter's became penpals with someone else in the meets group before the trip. They PM eachother back and forth up to our sailing and once on board it was almost like friends meeting up to go on vacation together. My girls will be 10 (Erika) and 12 (Grace). If anyone else has kids that would like to become penpals please have them PM and I will have my girls write back. :flower3:



Thats great!! My girls are 9 and 12..I'm hoping my girls can meet other girls to hang out with :)

[FLWIDisneyFan]

Brunch, Palo, and Remy are booked. 105 days to go.

[S'sMom]

Brunch, Palo, and Remy are booked. 105 days to go.

:banana::banana::banana:
We did too!!!
Brunch @ Palo
Remy
Manicure (for me of course)
Both Kids registered
8 year old Oceaneers Club
My 2 (almost 3 year old 2nd day of cruise) nursery reserved times (may change because he is potty trained) :goodvibes
excursions : Harbor Cruise (Nassau) & Bike Rentals (Castaway Cay)
All Booked! :woohoo::woohoo:

Now I can go to bed in peace!! Yes indeed 105 days left :thumbsup2

[The LK 4]

Hi folks!

We were booked on this cruise, but we decided to postpone our cruise for now. I just went on the DCL website and cancelled our reservations, so I wanted to let you know our room #'s in case anyone wanted to grab them.

We were in 8679, 8681, and 9667, all Cat 10A's.

Enjoy your cruise!

[S'sMom]

Hi folks!

We were booked on this cruise, but we decided to postpone our cruise for now. I just went on the DCL website and cancelled our reservations, so I wanted to let you know our room #'s in case anyone wanted to grab them.

We were in 8679, 8681, and 9667, all Cat 10A's.

Enjoy your cruise!

That would be nice, but I have a 8C GTY room :sad2:.

I am sorry to hear that you had to postpone. Thanks for giving everyone a heads up. :goodvibes

[lanegang]

:banana::banana::banana:
We did too!!!
Brunch @ Palo
Remy
Manicure (for me of course)
Both Kids registered
8 year old Oceaneers Club
My 2 (almost 3 year old 2nd day of cruise) nursery reserved times (may change because it is potty trained) :goodvibes
excursions : Harbor Cruise (Nassau) & Bike Rentals (Castaway Cay)
All Booked! :woohoo::woohoo:

Now I can go to bed in peace!! Yes indeed 105 days left :thumbsup2

We have to wait until March 19th since we are only silver. I am soooo worried there will be nothing left by then.

[S'sMom]

We have to wait until March 19th since we are only silver. I am soooo worried there will be nothing left by then.

Don't worry! When I look, there are plenty of slots for different things, so I think you will be good to go. :thumbsup2
:goodvibes

[mom2reese]

Wow...its getting so close! I'm excited. If everyone could pm me thier FE info I would appreciate it. I'm going to make a spreadsheet. Would you all just like me to email it to you? I will edit it as we get more. :cool1::cool1:

Please include the following information in the PM...
1)Last name
2)Cabin # (if known)
3)# of Adults (gender)
4) # of kids (gender and ages)
5) email address

We are on Spring Break this week....wohoo:cheer2:

[kedz]

:cool1: 99 days to go:cool1:

[Theta]

Hi all!

We are onboard this cruise too! Looking forward to the new ship and getting to know everyone. It is me (46) DH (49) and DS (14) and DD (12). I would love for my kids to get together with other Dis kids. It is so nice for them to have a friend in the camps. PM me if you would like to try and get the kids together to talk a little beforehand. We did this once before and it worked out great. The parents had a great time too! We met for drinks either before or after dinner almost every night.

I would also like to be included in the FE!

Thanks!!! So excited!!!
Colleen

[mom2reese]

Good morning!

We are back to work and school this morning after a fun Spring Break! :scared1:

If you haven't had a chance to PM me your Fish Extender info, please do so asap. I will send an email out to you all this week with the spread sheet attached. That way we can start to have an idea of how many people are participating.

Do you all think we should have a cut off date to sign up? How does that work? I've never done this before. :confused3

Got a ton to do today...Hope everyone has a great one!

[mom2reese]

These are the people that have pm'd me regarding the fish extenders....I know more of you have mentioned it so please let me know.

1. iluv2go2disney
2. mom2reese
3. tedescokid
4. huskrlovr
5. theta

[kedz]

Should we pick a meeting place for those families who would like to meet up..I was thinking it might be a great way for the kids to meet a buddy or 2 to hang out with..

[mom2reese]

1. iluv2go2disney
2. mom2reese
3. tedescokid
4. huskrlovr
5. theta
6. Kedz

Revised list :-)

[Theta]

Oh my, I started looking for flights!:scared1: I heard the fares were going up, but ouch!! we may end up driving.

Does everyone else have their flights booked?

[kedz]

Oh my, I started looking for flights!:scared1: I heard the fares were going up, but ouch!! we may end up driving.

Does everyone else have their flights booked?

Yes I booked ours in Novemeber.. I paid $800 for 4 tickets..

[mom2reese]

We're driving....16 hrs. But we are vacationing on the way back. :)

[S'sMom]

Oh my, I started looking for flights!:scared1: I heard the fares were going up, but ouch!! we may end up driving.

Does everyone else have their flights booked?

I purchased ours on December 25 & 30, 2010. On the way there it was $94 (non-stop) on the way back $72 (non-stop) for 4 people on AirTran.

The prices are outrageous!!:goodvibes

[kedz]

Anybody know what excursions they plan on doing?

[S'sMom]

Anybody know what excursions they plan on doing?

Lets See....

In Nassau, we will be doing the Harbor Cruise, mostly because it was cheaper and started early in the morning. This will allow us to get up early, get some breakfast, then do the excursion. After that get back for some lunch and try to attempt the water coaster :goodvibes

At Castaway Cay, we are only renting a tube and doing the bike ride. Just wanted to relax a bit ;)

Anybody else?? :confused3

[kedz]

Lets See....

In Nassau, we will be doing the Harbor Cruise, mostly because it was cheaper and started early in the morning. This will allow us to get up early, get some breakfast, then do the excursion. After that get back for some lunch and try to attempt the water coaster :goodvibes

At Castaway Cay, we are only renting a tube and doing the bike ride. Just wanted to relax a bit ;)

Anybody else?? :confused3


We would like to Ardastra Gardens in Nassau..

[Theta]

Anybody know what excursions they plan on doing?

I booked a room at Comfort Suites to do the day at Atlantis. I am not sure if I will keep it though.:confused3

[kedz]

I booked a room at Comfort Suites to do the day at Atlantis. I am not sure if I will keep it though.:confused3



Now I'm kinda considering staying on the boat and enjoying the day..

[mom2reese]

Anybody know what excursions they plan on doing?

At Nassau we are either going to do either the Astrada Gardens or just the Atlantis Aquarium...not the whole park just the Aquarium.

The I just want to have a beach day at CC. May snorkel.

I'm soooooooooooo ready!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mom2reese]

THREE MONTHS FROM TODAY!! :banana::banana::banana::banana::cool1::cool1:

[kedz]

At Nassau we are either going to do either the Astrada Gardens or just the Atlantis Aquarium...not the whole park just the Aquarium.

The I just want to have a beach day at CC. May snorkel.

I'm soooooooooooo ready!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Those are our 2 choices..Not sure which one 2 pick..I'm just wondering how warm it will be..I dont know if I want to get off the boat or stay and enjoy the sun :)

[mom2reese]

Those are our 2 choices..Not sure which one 2 pick..I'm just wondering how warm it will be..I dont know if I want to get off the boat or stay and enjoy the sun

We are leaning toward the aquarium. That's what dd wants to do right now anyway...she's likely to change her mind! It's gonna be HOT I'm sure. But I'm ready for summer.

[mom2reese]

I just emailed out the fish extender list in an excel spreadsheet format. I didn't have a couple of email addresses. Send me a pm with your email address and I'll send it to ya! Thanks

[lanegang]

I stayed up til midnight last night and was able to get Brunch at Palo and a massage scheduled! :surfweb: I am so relieved to have that done and now I can just focus on being excited to get on the ship. :banana: We debated the sealion encounter in Nassau but have decided to just stay and enjoy the ship. We may walk around the port and let the girls get the jewelry freebies. :) Plus, it gives me a reason to have to schedule another cruise. :rolleyes1

[kedz]

I stayed up til midnight last night and was able to get Brunch at Palo and a massage scheduled! :surfweb: I am so relieved to have that done and now I can just focus on being excited to get on the ship. :banana: We debated the sealion encounter in Nassau but have decided to just stay and enjoy the ship. We may walk around the port and let the girls get the jewelry freebies. :) Plus, it gives me a reason to have to schedule another cruise. :rolleyes1


After thinking it over, we have decided to stay on the boat in Nassau..I wanted to book the Teen Spa for my daughter who will be 13 when we go on the boat, but I guess you cant book the Teen Spa in advance:confused3

At CC, I would like to get a float and just bake in the sun:cutie:

[TXdeVille]

Yeah, I've seen the tickets lately and rethinking my decision to drive. However, this time it'll just be me and DD and we will need 4 more days (2 there and 2 back) so I'm not sure. Time is money too and I want to truly relax. Can you put a price on relaxation?

We are doing the Dolphins at Atlantis and therefore have a beach pass for the remainder of the day. Last trip there, DD said she HAD to do the dolphins so, here we are....doing it as she requested. :goodvibes I'm going to hunt down the great conch fritter place and also stop by the rum cake store so I can get my groove on lol :banana: At Castaway, we will bring our own snorkel equipment so we are good there. This time, I'm making sure the camera is completely charged so I can get all the good pics and videos underwater :love: And doing the jet skis, as well as renting a bike per DD request again

I am sad to say that I missed getting the Palo Brunch like DD requested. :sad1: There were absolutely NONE available. I settled for high tea (not that it compares at all). I'll keep checking back and hopefully able to find one. And Remy - again a DD request. I DO know how to say no....I'm just saying :rotfl2:

[robandkelly13]

June 17th will be our first cruise. DH, DD (6), and me:goodvibes

We can't wait!!!

[TXdeVille]

They didn't have the Teen Spa on the Wonder (of course) on our first cruise Christmas 2008. Figures, especially since DD was 16 and wanted to do that AND exercise, which she couldn't. That's one of the things I really like about DCL. They seem to have more adults-exclusive things. Something else you can't reserve in advance is the Tropical Rainforest Pass. I think she will like it. I loved it! :cloud9: And our last cruise, DH ended up getting one too once he found out how much I liked it :lmao: So, once we get on the ship, I'm already gonna be busy! Palo to get on the waitlist for brunch and the Spa to get Rainforest passes.

BTW everyone, a little tip for those of you braving the sandy beaches at either Nassau or CC. Take a little bottle of baby powder. Before you put your shoes or flip flops back on, dust some baby powder on your feet. It repels the sand and you don't get it in your shoes, stateroom, or anywhere else :woohoo:

[S'sMom]

BTW everyone, a little tip for those of you braving the sandy beaches at either Nassau or CC. Take a little bottle of baby powder. Before you put your shoes or flip flops back on, dust some baby powder on your feet. It repels the sand and you don't get it in your shoes, stateroom, or anywhere else :woohoo:

I have made note of this. This is an awesome suggestion!! I am one that truly hates the feel of sand when I am no longer on the beach. Thanks..

Baby Power on the list --- Check :thumbsup2

[TXdeVille]

I have made note of this. This is an awesome suggestion!! I am one that truly hates the feel of sand when I am no longer on the beach. Thanks..

Baby Power on the list --- Check :thumbsup2

I was shocked how well it works. I hate that feel too!

[mom2reese]

Welcome robandkelly13. My dd is 7 and will be glad to have someone close to her age in our group. :)

[kedz]

:cool1:You guys June 17th is getting closer:cool1: I cant wait:woohoo:

[mom2reese]

You guys June 17th is getting closer I cant wait

I know...I'm getting more and more excited. So is dd. Everytime that Dream commercial comes on she stops whatever she's doing to watch it.:rotfl:

I've gotten some really cute little things for the kid's FE. Have an idea for the adults...just something I'm making. Cute tho.

[Theta]

Big Decision for us this week. My DD11 just competed in a regional swim meet and did very well. She was invited to state developmental camp (yeah) but it is the the week we are suppose to be on the Dream. (boo)

So we need to decide...soon...if we are gong to cancel the Dream cruise. We have another cruise booked for this Christmas on a Royal Caribbean ship, so we may cancel and look forward to that cruise.

[huskrlovr]

Can someone give me some insight on the fish extenders? I was wondering do we do one gift per person per day? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks so much!

[mom2reese]

Big Decision for us this week. My DD11 just competed in a regional swim meet and did very well. She was invited to state developmental camp (yeah) but it is the the week we are suppose to be on the Dream. (boo)

So we need to decide...soon...if we are gong to cancel the Dream cruise. We have another cruise booked for this Christmas on a Royal Caribbean ship, so we may cancel and look forward to that cruise.


Oh no...what a decision. What does she want to do?

Can someone give me some insight on the fish extenders? I was wondering do we do one gift per person per day? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks so much!

How I understand it and plan to do it....is to give one gift to the parents (one gift to share) and then something to each child. Just one time. Not each day. Anyone else have thoughts on this?

[Theta]

Oh no...what a decision. What does she want to do?



That is the problem, she wants to do the swim camp with her friends and I want to go on the cruise. :rotfl: We went a Disney cruise with one of her swim friends (who is now going to this camp) and her family two years ago and my DD was really disappointed they couldn't go this year. We do have the Allure of the Seas booked for December, DH is indifferent.

[kedz]

Oh no...what a decision. What does she want to do?



How I understand it and plan to do it....is to give one gift to the parents (one gift to share) and then something to each child. Just one time. Not each day. Anyone else have thoughts on this?


I have been wondering myself how this will happen:confused3 Are giving to one family?

[mom2reese]

I have been wondering myself how this will happen Are giving to one family?

You give to everyone on the list I emailed...you can decide how to do so. For example, one gift per couple or one gift for the whole family or one gift per child, etc etc.

I am doing the following:
One gift per couple
One gift per child

HTH

[mom2reese]

That is the problem, she wants to do the swim camp with her friends and I want to go on the cruise. We went a Disney cruise with one of her swim friends (who is now going to this camp) and her family two years ago and my DD was really disappointed they couldn't go this year. We do have the Allure of the Seas booked for December, DH is indifferent.


Ohhhh. Wow...what a decision. Good luck and I hope you can make everyone happy :)

[huskrlovr]

I assumed that was how it was to be done, but I just wanted to make sure I was doing it right! Thanks so much!

[iluv2go2disney]

We will not be participating in the FE so our names will need to be removed from the list. Sorry. :(

[kedz]

We will not be participating in the FE so our names will need to be removed from the list. Sorry. :(

I have been tossing the idea around myself:sad2: Not sure if it will be too much for me to do:sad1:

[robandkelly13]

June 16th will be our first time cruising! It's me, DH, and DD (5). I can hardly wait:banana:

[mom2reese]

June 16th will be our first time cruising! It's me, DH, and DD (5). I can hardly wait

We can't wait either....dd is sooooo excited. We've cruised before, but w/o dd and it wasn't DCL!


We will not be participating in the FE so our names will need to be removed from the list. Sorry.
.
Awww...I hate that

[mom2reese]

ok so for the FE, we need to decide on a cut off date. I say end of April to mid May...probably...that will give us about 4-6 weeks to get our gifts together and have a final count.

What do you all think. I don't have all of your email addresses. If you want me to email you the FE list or you want to be a part of the exchange...please send me a pm. Thanks!!!!!!!!

[huskrlovr]

I noticed most people have their names listed for the FE exchange.....so.....
DH.....Brett
ME.....Jennifer
DD (11)....Kayleigh
DD (9).....Chloe
DS (8).....Jacob

[mom2reese]

I'll add it and re-email it out! Thanks!!

[mom2reese]

Y'all want to say May 8 for cut off date for FE? That will give us 5 weeks till we sail.

Any newcomers can sign up between now and then. All welcome.

RobandKelly - Do yall want to participate in the Fish Extender? It's basically a small gift exchange program for us Dis'ers on the cruise? If so, send me a PM.

Anyone else?

[huskrlovr]

Sounds like a plan!
Thanks for being the organizer!!

[kedz]

Traci your doing a great job!!!

[Theta]

Traci your doing a great job!!!

Ditto!! Thanks Traci! I added my family's names too! This is going to be fun! Do we have any meets planned yet? It looks like we WILL be going on this cruise!!:cool1::cool1:

I would like to plan something on the first day so we can meet and introduce the hubbies and kids. I would like to organize a cabin crawl the first day if anyone is interested. We can start in our cabin...basically it is a way for everyone to see the different cabin types. We have an oceanview view 9A cabin that is forward facing. Our cabin is larger but a little awkward because of the sloped ceilings. I had NO idea what it looked like when I booked it. I booked it because it LOOKED bigger on the deck plan.

So, is any interested in a Cabin Crawl?

Colleen

[kedz]

Ditto!! Thanks Traci! I added my family's names too! This is going to be fun! Do we have any meets planned yet? It looks like we WILL be going on this cruise!!:cool1::cool1:

I would like to plan something on the first day so we can meet and introduce the hubbies and kids. I would like to organize a cabin crawl the first day if anyone is interested. We can start in our cabin...basically it is a way for everyone to see the different cabin types. We have an oceanview view 9A cabin that is forward facing. Our cabin is larger but a little awkward because of the sloped ceilings. I had NO idea what it looked like when I booked it. I booked it because it LOOKED bigger on the deck plan.

So, is any interested in a Cabin Crawl?

Colleen


This is great news!!! My daughter will be happy to hear your still going :)

[mom2reese]

You are so welcome...I'm an organizer by nature. ha ha

Colleen - Glad y'all are still going!! Yes a meet and greet/cabin crawl sounds great!! Thanks for volunteering to do organize it.

I'll resend the FE list...There is a typo! lol:rotfl:

[ocmommy]

haven't bought our plane tickets yet...really need to get on that! :guilty:

[S'sMom]

haven't bought our plane tickets yet...really need to get on that! :guilty:

Don't worry, I have bought the plane tickets and the hotel and cruise are taken care of. But there is so many other things on the list:

1Day 1Park Universal Studios Tickets
1 Day Disney World Ticket (Not sure about the park)
We are considering the DDP (not sure yet, because we are DVC)
Fisnish the summer clothes shopping for the kids - Almost done
Complete the shopping for Hubby and I - waiting until the last minute (except for my swim cover up - no swimsuit yet) LOL

See I do not think that I have touched the surface of what needs to be purchased. Of course, I am a bargain shopper. Which is what the problem is I think :lmao::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Gotta do some more :surfweb: browsing, and we will see what pops up! :thumbsup2

[Theta]

haven't bought our plane tickets yet...really need to get on that! :guilty:
Us too! My return flight (cheaper flight) leaves MCO at 9:50 AM :scared1:don't think I will chance it, so we may drive. We are in NC, so the drive won't be too bad. I could book another flight later in the day, but it leaves at 5:30 PM, we could be home faster if we drive.

[S'sMom]

Us too! My return flight (cheaper flight) leaves MCO at 9:50 AM :scared1:don't think I will chance it, so we may drive. We are in NC, so the drive won't be too bad. I could book another flight later in the day, but it leaves at 5:30 PM, we could be home faster if we drive.

We had that problem with our return flight. The only flight on AirTran that was non-stop back to our home was at 7:59 PM. :scared1::scared1: but we only paid $72 pp.

We went ahead and kept it, but we did reserve a "Day Room" at the hotel at MCO. The cost was about 80 bucks but it will make things easier because we have the little one and we will have a place for him to burn off some energy, without running others over. ;)

[MinnieMish]

Cruising on the Dream June 17 with DH, DD 12 and DD almost 10. So excited! It's our first Disney cruise. Actually, I went on a Disney cruise about 25 years ago when they used the Princess boats. Wasn't all that impressed but I've heard the new boats and customer service are amazing! My sister is on the Dream right now (set sail yesterday). Just wondering if anyone can clue me in about the fish extender idea. Sounds fun!
Michele

[mom2reese]

Cruising on the Dream June 17 with DH, DD 12 and DD almost 10. So excited! It's our first Disney cruise. Actually, I went on a Disney cruise about 25 years ago when they used the Princess boats. Wasn't all that impressed but I've heard the new boats and customer service are amazing! My sister is on the Dream right now (set sail yesterday). Just wondering if anyone can clue me in about the fish extender idea. Sounds fun!
Michele

Hi Michele...

I am the FE organizer. Basically what it is...is a gift exchange program. You hang a little thing outside of your stateroom door that holds your gifts. If you are interested in participating send me a PM with the names of your family members, ages of the kiddos and state room #. Also include your email address and I will email you the list.

Let me know if you have any questions!!

[lanegang]

Cruising on the Dream June 17 with DH, DD 12 and DD almost 10. So excited! It's our first Disney cruise. Actually, I went on a Disney cruise about 25 years ago when they used the Princess boats. Wasn't all that impressed but I've heard the new boats and customer service are amazing! My sister is on the Dream right now (set sail yesterday). Just wondering if anyone can clue me in about the fish extender idea. Sounds fun!
Michele


You will have a great time!! Our meets group has lots of girls the same age, they are really going to have a blast. My DD will be 12 and 10 when we cruise. They are already making friends online!!

[TXdeVille]

Don't worry, I have bought the plane tickets and the hotel and cruise are taken care of. But there is so many other things on the list:

1Day 1Park Universal Studios Tickets
1 Day Disney World Ticket (Not sure about the park)
We are considering the DDP (not sure yet, because we are DVC)
Fisnish the summer clothes shopping for the kids - Almost done
Complete the shopping for Hubby and I - waiting until the last minute (except for my swim cover up - no swimsuit yet) LOL

See I do not think that I have touched the surface of what needs to be purchased. Of course, I am a bargain shopper. Which is what the problem is I think :lmao::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Gotta do some more :surfweb: browsing, and we will see what pops up! :thumbsup2

How old are your kids and what kind of food do they like? Our first trip I got the DDP because my kids love ALLLLL sorts of food and it made it worthwhile, especially with the character dining. They were older (15 and 11) but we are Disney Nuts :cool1: We used to be DVC - sometimes I miss it, sometimes I don't lol.

As for your Universal Ticket - check the boards on here for great deals on tickets. That's where I got ours last time for our Christmas trip and surprise cruise, through a link I found on there. I paid for All-Access two-day tickets for the price of one! If you don't find anything right off, post a question about it and people can lead you to where you need to go :goodvibes

I have yet to buy our plane tickets either. :sad2: I really wanted to fly American because of my miles but....idk if it's worth it. :confused3 If we drove, it'd just be DD and I and we would need an extra day there and back to get back home....I want to relax! lol

[Theta]

Made final payment today!!!!!!!!!!!!!1:cool1::banana:


Welcome Michele! Yes, lots of 12-13 year olds in this group. They are starting to get to know each other. Let us know if your daughter is interested in joining the group.:thumbsup2

Colleen

Also, when are everyone's dining times? We have 6:00 with the 9:00 show.

[Brownieone]

Made final payment today!!!!!!!!!!!!!1:cool1::banana:


Welcome Michele! Yes, lots of 12-13 year olds in this group. They are starting to get to know each other. Let us know if your daughter is interested in joining the group.:thumbsup2

Colleen

Also, when is everyone's dining times? We have 6:00 with the 9:00 show.

Hey all ... we're on this cruise too. Bringing our DD (age 11 by 2 days) and DS (age 5).

First cruise, so I can book some excursions tomorrow and I'm looking forward to it.

Question: Did Disney change the age limit for the Oceaneer Club and Lab? When I made the reservation my DD was eligible for it, as she and her brother could have done that together. I even saw it on-line listing both of the eligible in my reservation. Today I see only my DS is eligible and that only children up to age 10 can participate. I'm guessing she'll not be able to do that with her brother (since she'll have turned 11 on Jun 15), but does anyone know for sure?

We're a 5 PM Show Time and 6 PM Dining.

Have a good weekend everyone!

[kedz]

You will have a great time!! Our meets group has lots of girls the same age, they are really going to have a blast. My DD will be 12 and 10 when we cruise. They are already making friends online!!

Its awesome to see some many girls my daughters age..Lanegang is right, my DD 9 and DD 12 have already been chatting with some other girls:cheer2:

[kedz]

What time are some of your dinner times? We have a late one at 8:30 which I'm not that happy about..Waiting on a list to hopefully have it switched..

[S'sMom]

How old are your kids and what kind of food do they like? Our first trip I got the DDP because my kids love ALLLLL sorts of food and it made it worthwhile, especially with the character dining. They were older (15 and 11) but we are Disney Nuts :cool1: We used to be DVC - sometimes I miss it, sometimes I don't lol.

As for your Universal Ticket - check the boards on here for great deals on tickets. That's where I got ours last time for our Christmas trip and surprise cruise, through a link I found on there. I paid for All-Access two-day tickets for the price of one! If you don't find anything right off, post a question about it and people can lead you to where you need to go :goodvibes

I have yet to buy our plane tickets either. :sad2: I really wanted to fly American because of my miles but....idk if it's worth it. :confused3 If we drove, it'd just be DD and I and we would need an extra day there and back to get back home....I want to relax! lol

My two are 2 (will be 3 on day 2 of the cruise) & 8. They are really good eaters especially the oldest one. I see that because he will not be 3, we will not have to purchase the DDP for my youngest one.

I am going to do what you said about checking the boards for the Universal tickets. We are only looking at Island of Adventures because my dh and ds are Superherofans, so even though the little one can not ride too much, he and I can go and "Be" in the surroundings. This will be while dh and dd ride the rides. :goodvibes Still are not sure which park to do at WDW, but we will figure that out later.

DVC is nice so far, although we have one event that I thought that it might not be worth it, but overall it is decent so far. Only time will tell with the rest. :rotfl2:

We did think about Driving, but because dh has to be back at work the day after we return. Well our flight gets in at 9 PM and he has to be up at 5 to go to work. Short turn around. :scared1:


Also, when is everyone's dining times? We have 6:00 with the 9:00 show.

Our dining times are at 8:?? (Late Seating) and the 7:00 PM show. It works our for us! We want to make sure that we are not full from the previous meals!! :lmao::rotfl2::rotfl::laughing:

[Theta]

What time are some of your dinner times? We have a late one at 8:30 which I'm not that happy about..Waiting on a list to hopefully have it switched..

Danielle,

We had late dining once and as soon as we boarded the ship we went to Rockin D Bar to get it changed, (and Palo reservations too ;)) it was super easy.

[S'sMom]

I just got the Universal Studios tickets. Got a good deal on a one day ticket.!! :cool1::banana::woohoo:

I did the print at home feature that Universal offers.Actually I placed it in a special virtual folder strictly for my vacation details. :goodvibes

1 thing down... Now a million more!!!! I am getting there slowly.

Thanks for the suggestion TXdeVille :goodvibes

[kedz]

Danielle,

We had late dining once and as soon as we boarded the ship we went to Rockin D Bar to get it changed, (and Palo reservations too ;)) it was super easy.

Thanks Colleen for the advice!!!

I would love to go to Universal for a change, but my girls still want to do to the Magic Kingdom:sad2:

[Theta]

I just got the Universal Studios tickets. Got a good deal on a one day ticket.!! :cool1::banana::woohoo:



Oooh, please share your deal!:thumbsup2

[kedz]

Hey Guys, I thought the last time my family cruised there was a place to look at what movies they would be showing during our cruise..Does anybody know where this can be done?

[S'sMom]

Hey Guys, I thought the last time my family cruised there was a place to look at what movies they would be showing during our cruise..Does anybody know where this can be done?

The Buena Vista Theater is what you are referring to.

Heres the link for information :goodvibes

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ships-activities/ships/dream/entertainment/buena-vista-theatre/

[kedz]

The Buena Vista Theater is what you are referring to.

Heres the link for information :goodvibes

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ships-activities/ships/dream/entertainment/buena-vista-theatre/


Yes The Buena Vista Theapopcorn::ter Is there a blog or a forum that tells you what movies will be playing the week we will be on the boat:)

[S'sMom]

Yes The Buena Vista Theapopcorn::ter Is there a blog or a forum that tells you what movies will be playing the week we will be on the boat:)

Really?? Where can I find that. I am always :surfweb: for information. :goodvibes

[kedz]

Really?? Where can I find that. I am always :surfweb: for information. :goodvibes

:rotfl2:I dont know..Thats why I'm asking:rotfl2:

[mom2reese]

Hi All....

I just booked our excursions and registered online and registered dd for the club/lab. Only 78 more days! :cool1:

We did Discover Atlantis in Nassau...its the aquarium only and then just snorkeling in CC. That's the part I'm most excited about. What excursions are y'all doing?

As soon as y'all figure out how/where to find out what movies are playing, let us know. :confused3

We have late dining too....not gonna try to change it. DD isn't a good eater anyway, so she won't be cranky from hunger....eating is not her thing. haha

See y'all soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:banana:

[mom2reese]

Hey all ... we're on this cruise too. Bringing our DD (age 11 by 2 days) and DS (age 5).

First cruise, so I can book some excursions tomorrow and I'm looking forward to it.

Question: Did Disney change the age limit for the Oceaneer Club and Lab? When I made the reservation my DD was eligible for it, as she and her brother could have done that together. I even saw it on-line listing both of the eligible in my reservation. Today I see only my DS is eligible and that only children up to age 10 can participate. I'm guessing she'll not be able to do that with her brother (since she'll have turned 11 on Jun 15), but does anyone know for sure?

We're a 5 PM Show Time and 6 PM Dining.

Have a good weekend everyone!
__________________


I've read other threads that DCL will move kids (up or down) according to 'almost' age or maturity level or siblings, etc. I'm sure she will be able to stay in the club/lab especially since she just turned 11 and her brother will be in there. I'd call and ask.

[Brownieone]

I've read other threads that DCL will move kids (up or down) according to 'almost' age or maturity level or siblings, etc. I'm sure she will be able to stay in the club/lab especially since she just turned 11 and her brother will be in there. I'd call and ask.

Thanks, mom2reese. I'm feeling better today regarding this. When we checked-in/selected excursions today, after registering our DS for the club/lab, it gave the option of registering our DD for the lab. So we registered her, and printed the confirmation. All should be good now. Cheers.

[S'sMom]

Hi All....

I just booked our excursions and registered online and registered dd for the club/lab. Only 78 more days! :cool1:

We did Discover Atlantis in Nassau...its the aquarium only and then just snorkeling in CC. That's the part I'm most excited about. What excursions are y'all doing?

As soon as y'all figure out how/where to find out what movies are playing, let us know. :confused3

We have late dining too....not gonna try to change it. DD isn't a good eater anyway, so she won't be cranky from hunger....eating is not her thing. haha

See y'all soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:banana:

We are doing the Harbor Cruise. Mostly because it was earlier in the day (10AM, I think), that way we can get back and hopefully take the plunge on the coaster. By the way I can not swim, but I heard that you really dont need to be able to. I mean I took lessons about 5 years ago,so at least I am ok with being in the water :rotfl2: Stranger, dd CAN swim :lmao: Last cruise we did the Discover Atlantis and loved it!!! DS was only 6 months old at that time, but Kelsey thought it was awesome. On Castaway Cay we are just doing the bike ride and renting the floats. I figured the bike ride would be relaxing a bit and we can see parts of the island not normally seen. Problem is: DD is not 100% a bike rider :confused3 So we can alot of practicing to do before we leave.

I would love to find out the movies being played. I suspect Pirates of the Caribbean 4 because it comes out in May (I think). Unfortunately, we will be just getting off the cruise for Cars 2 :sad2: These are just guesses, but I am up for anything :goodvibes

We also have late seating and that works for us mostly because we may eat too much during lunch and snacks :rotfl2: Also, I heard that they will come and get the kids from the second seating. Someone please chime in if they have any additional information about this.

I am really ready but now that it is April, I can take the slowing down a bit to get some things done for the trip :goodvibes

[S'sMom]

:rotfl2:I dont know..Thats why I'm asking:rotfl2:

:lmao::rotfl2::laughing:
That is funny!!! :goodvibes. See... Reading IS Fundamental!! That is what I have to keep telling myself. :lmao:

Anybody with the answer please save me :rotfl:

[kedz]

:lmao::rotfl2::laughing:
That is funny!!! :goodvibes. See... Reading IS Fundamental!! That is what I have to keep telling myself. :lmao:

Anybody with the answer please save me :rotfl:



Too Funny:rotfl::laughing:


I have been searching, but have come up with nothing so far..Keep ya posted:cutie:

[Theta]

We did Discover Atlantis in Nassau...its the aquarium only:

We are doing Atlantis too, but we are booking a room at Comfort Suites for $288 to get the wristbands for "free" access to Atlantis for the day. All the DIS reports say it is pretty easy to do. All four of us get wristbands so it is a huge savings vs. booking the ship's excursions for 4 people.

[mom2reese]

We are doing Atlantis too, but we are booking a room at Comfort Suites for $288 to get the wristbands for "free" access to Atlantis for the day. All the DIS reports say it is pretty easy to do. All four of us get wristbands so it is a huge savings vs. booking the ship's excursions for 4 people.

All four of you for $288? That is ALOT cheaper!!!


The thing we are doing is just the aquariums...It's like $59pp and $39 for dd. I think we will stick with that, not sure the height requirements for the slides. Looked like fun tho.

We are doing the Harbor Cruise. Mostly because it was earlier in the day (10AM, I think), that way we can get back and hopefully take the plunge on the coaster. By the way I can not swim, but I heard that you really dont need to be able to. I mean I took lessons about 5 years ago,so at least I am ok with being in the water Stranger, dd CAN swim Last cruise we did the Discover Atlantis and loved it!!! DS was only 6 months old at that time, but Kelsey thought it was awesome. On Castaway Cay we are just doing the bike ride and renting the floats. I figured the bike ride would be relaxing a bit and we can see parts of the island not normally seen. Problem is: DD is not 100% a bike rider So we can alot of practicing to do before we leave.

I would love to find out the movies being played. I suspect Pirates of the Caribbean 4 because it comes out in May (I think). Unfortunately, we will be just getting off the cruise for Cars 2 These are just guesses, but I am up for anything

We also have late seating and that works for us mostly because we may eat too much during lunch and snacks Also, I heard that they will come and get the kids from the second seating. Someone please chime in if they have any additional information about this.

I am really ready but now that it is April, I can take the slowing down a bit to get some things done for the trip

Glad to hear that y'all enjoyed the aquariums...I think dd will too. DD got a new bike for Christmas and has thoroughly enjoyed learning that new skill. ;) She's finally got the hang of it.

When does Cars 2 come out? One of my best memories is about when the original Cars came out. DH is a police man and was taking a test to become sgt. I was so nervous for him, I took dd to see that movie to keep my mind off of it. As soon as we were walking to our car from the theatre he called and told me he passed the test. lol just a good memory for our family!!!

I'm embarrassed to say I've never seen the Pirates movies...maybe I should before we leave! We got dd Tangled and watched it last night....VERY good! My favorite tho is still Princess and the Frog.

ttyl

[mom2reese]

Tedescokid - please check your pm;)

[iluv2go2disney]

I'm embarrassed to say I've never seen the Pirates movies...maybe I should before we leave!

ttyl

Glad to know I'm not the only one who hasn't seen them. LOL

[kedz]

Traci--My family and I are doing Discover Atlantis as well..My girls enjoyed it the first time, and they would like to go again:cool1:

[mom2reese]

Are y'all leaving at 11?

[kedz]

Are y'all leaving at 11?

Wait :rotfl2: Sorry:rotfl: Forgot we decided to the Garden and City Tour at 12:45 instead..

[mom2reese]

Wait :rotfl2: Sorry:rotfl: Forgot we decided to the Garden and City Tour at 12:45 instead..

lol lol lol

[iluv2go2disney]

I saw something mentioned a few pages back about a group the young teen/ tween kids were in to get to know each other before the cruise. My DD is 13 and is very excited to meet some other kids before the cruise. Could someone please send me the info for this? Is this group just for girls? My son is 12. Not sure if he would be interested or not. Thanks! :)

[kedz]

I saw something mentioned a few pages back about a group the young teen/ tween kids were in to get to know each other before the cruise. My DD is 13 and is very excited to meet some other kids before the cruise. Could someone please send me the info for this? Is this group just for girls? My son is 12. Not sure if he would be interested or not. Thanks! :)

That's awesome, my daughter will be 13 on the cruise and would to find other buddies to hang with..Karlee has been exchanging email and letters with a couple girls on this board..I will send u a pm with her info.

[kedz]

Anyone else doing the Garden and city tour at12:45?9

[mom2reese]

Anyone else doing the Garden and city tour at12:45?9

Is that the Astrada thing?

[Theta]

I saw something mentioned a few pages back about a group the young teen/ tween kids were in to get to know each other before the cruise. My DD is 13 and is very excited to meet some other kids before the cruise. Could someone please send me the info for this? Is this group just for girls? My son is 12. Not sure if he would be interested or not. Thanks! :)

My DD is part of this little group of girls too. Send me a PM and I will hook your daughter up with my daughter. My son is 13 and would LOVE to meet your son, lots of girls here, so he would love to get to know someone too.

[kedz]

Is that the Astrada thing?

Yes!!!

[lanegang]

I saw something mentioned a few pages back about a group the young teen/ tween kids were in to get to know each other before the cruise. My DD is 13 and is very excited to meet some other kids before the cruise. Could someone please send me the info for this? Is this group just for girls? My son is 12. Not sure if he would be interested or not. Thanks! :)


My DD (10 and 12 when we sail) have been PM with several other girls that will be on board and are so excited every time I tell them they have a PM. They cannot wait until we are finally on board and they meet their new BFF's. I must admit I am a bit jealous but also relieved to know that if they have a great time with friends that means mom get's a relaxing vacation!!:woohoo: For anyone who wants their DD to speak with mine, just have them send a PM to me and I get the girls to respond.

[kedz]

My DD (10 and 12 when we sail) have been PM with several other girls that will be on board and are so excited every time I tell them they have a PM. They cannot wait until we are finally on board and they meet their new BFF's. I must admit I am a bit jealous but also relieved to know that if they have a great time with friends that means mom get's a relaxing vacation!!:woohoo: For anyone who wants their DD to speak with mine, just have them send a PM to me and I get the girls to respond.

I agree:yay: I'm excited that my girls have met some friends already..Both girls enjoy sending letters back and fourth:) I want to make sure we meet up as soon as we all can, so the kids can all meet get a chance to meet..

[lanegang]

Relax, relax, relax!! That is what I have planned. We are not doing any excursions. I plan on trying to do more of the on board activities (wine tastings, tequila tastings, etc) and just hanging in a deck chair soaking up sun thinking of nothing of any importance.:laughing: My kids liked going to shops in Nassau for the free jewelry and I may need to pick-up a rum cake or two.:rolleyes1 Castaway is more relaxation, either in a lawn chair or a float.:cool2: I do have a massage planned the morning we are coming in to Nassau and DH and I are doing Palo brunch. I cannot wait!!:dance3:

Added: We are in room 8014 and have late dinner.

[kedz]

Relax, relax, relax!! That is what I have planned. We are not doing any excursions. I plan on trying to do more of the on board activities (wine tastings, tequila tastings, etc) and just hanging in a deck chair soaking up sun thinking of nothing of any importance.:laughing: My kids liked going to shops in Nassau for the free jewelry and I may need to pick-up a rum cake or two.:rolleyes1 Castaway is more relaxation, either in a lawn chair or a float.:cool2: I do have a massage planned the morning we are coming in to Nassau and DH and I are doing Palo brunch. I cannot wait!!:dance3:

Added: We are in room 8014 and have late dinner.

We are in 8046!!!! Awesome!!!! Just last night I booked the Ardastra Garden Tour..I was going to just hang out on the boat, but then I thought how often are we in the Bahamas..I plan to just relax on CC, no excursions...

[Theta]

We are in 8046!!!! Awesome!!!! Just last night I booked the Ardastra Garden Tour..I was going to just hang out on the boat, but then I thought how often are we in the Bahamas..I plan to just relax on CC, no excursions...


Wow, that's a coincidence, we are in 8006. Just a stone's throw from you two!:thumbsup2

[kedz]

Wow, that's a coincidence, we are in 8006. Just a stone's throw from you two!:thumbsup2

Yes:banana:

[mom2reese]

I wish I knew which room we were in. When we booked...I just did oceanview and it gave me a gty...but still no word yet on where. :confused3

[TXdeVille]

Relax, relax, relax!! That is what I have planned. We are not doing any excursions. I plan on trying to do more of the on board activities (wine tastings, tequila tastings, etc) and just hanging in a deck chair soaking up sun thinking of nothing of any importance.:laughing: My kids liked going to shops in Nassau for the free jewelry and I may need to pick-up a rum cake or two.:rolleyes1 Castaway is more relaxation, either in a lawn chair or a float.:cool2: I do have a massage planned the morning we are coming in to Nassau and DH and I are doing Palo brunch. I cannot wait!!:dance3:

Added: We are in room 8014 and have late dinner.


Do you have any kids going this time? Rum cake....mmmmmmmm :goodvibes :woohoo: We missed out on a lot on the last cruise we went on when we hit Nassau - we were there Christmas Day. I don't think it was the best planning on DCL's part. SOOOO this time, I'm getting my rum cake, conch fritters, and what's this stuff about free jewelry???

BTW, we are a deck below in 7172. It'll be the door decorated with all the magnets so I can find which one is mine after my daughter forces me to do karaoke and of course I had to have a few drinks first :lmao: We have late dinner as well :goodvibes

[MinnieMish]

Thanks everyone for your responses about the FE. I think I will just stick with door decorations. My daughters will be 12 and a week shy of 10. Love to get them connected with friends. So excited!!

[kedz]

Thanks everyone for your responses about the FE. I think I will just stick with door decorations. My daughters will be 12 and a week shy of 10. Love to get them connected with friends. So excited!!

That's great u have daughters around my girls ages 9 and 12....

[TXdeVille]

Okay guys....I hope you're ready to book your next sailing when we are all onboard in June! They always have specials, like 10% off and $100 on board credit....stuff like that. Disney just announced today that they will be adding the ports of Seattle, New York, and Galveston to itineraries beginning in September 2012!!:banana::cool1::yay: They will also have a 15-day Hawaii itinerary. Being a Texan, I'm stoked about the Galveston itinerary - 7 days Western Caribbean (Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, and Cozumel). I know several others of you guys are in Texas as well :thumbsup2 but this itinerary is currently from September to mid-December 2012. Kind of a bummer with the kids being in school but they get a week off for Thanksgiving BUT DH works retail so...no Black Friday off for him :sad2: He's saying we should go without the kids. Personally, I think they will kill us if we do! :lmao:

[kedz]

Okay guys....I hope you're ready to book your next sailing when we are all onboard in June! They always have specials, like 10% off and $100 on board credit....stuff like that. Disney just announced today that they will be adding the ports of Seattle, New York, and Galveston to itineraries beginning in September 2012!!:banana::cool1::yay: They will also have a 15-day Hawaii itinerary. Being a Texan, I'm stoked about the Galveston itinerary - 7 days Western Caribbean (Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, and Cozumel). I know several others of you guys are in Texas as well :thumbsup2 but this itinerary is currently from September to mid-December 2012. Kind of a bummer with the kids being in school but they get a week off for Thanksgiving BUT DH works retail so...no Black Friday off for him :sad2: He's saying we should go without the kids. Personally, I think they will kill us if we do! :lmao:

I was excited over the NY port:cool1:

[mom2reese]

We are looking at the the Thanksgiving cruise out of Galveston!!! love it. wondering the price tho....????

[ocmommy]

I was interested in the Hawaii 15 day cruise, but I think it is during school. Bummer.

We are booked for dolphins at Atlantis (my DD has been asking me to go since I went on my mommy trip with girlfriends in 2009). After the dolphin swim, I think we will relax and/or tour Atlantis. I reserved a cabana on CC, and Remy dinner and Palo high tea (not sure if I want to do both). And a spa treatment for the day at sea.

It is going to be fabulous!!!! :cool1:

[S'sMom]

I wish I knew which room we were in. When we booked...I just did oceanview and it gave me a gty...but still no word yet on where. :confused3

Us too. We have a 8C GTY room. No room yet. There are some on the May board that are now hearing the news. So maybe we wont be far behind :confused3.

We are looking at the the Thanksgiving cruise out of Galveston!!! love it. wondering the price tho....????

That is what I booked today!! Of course that was AFTER I booked the Christmas one for $7900 :scared1::scared1: Since, I suffered from sticker shock I decided to go with Thanksgiving :banana::yay: ($5100). Even though I am hoping to book on board to get the perks :thumbsup2

I posted the total cost of those on the sticky from earlier.

Okay guys....I hope you're ready to book your next sailing when we are all onboard in June! They always have specials, like 10% off and $100 on board credit....stuff like that. Disney just announced today that they will be adding the ports of Seattle, New York, and Galveston to itineraries beginning in September 2012!!:banana::cool1::yay: They will also have a 15-day Hawaii itinerary. Being a Texan, I'm stoked about the Galveston itinerary - 7 days Western Caribbean (Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, and Cozumel). I know several others of you guys are in Texas as well :thumbsup2 but this itinerary is currently from September to mid-December 2012. Kind of a bummer with the kids being in school but they get a week off for Thanksgiving BUT DH works retail so...no Black Friday off for him :sad2: He's saying we should go without the kids. Personally, I think they will kill us if we do! :lmao:

I booked today!! :thumbsup2 So we are excited :yay: Going alone with just hubby would be nice, but like you guys my kids would have a plot to get us. :rotfl::rotfl2::lmao:

[Theta]

Thinking about doing Ardastra Gardens in Nassau and then heading over to Arawak Cay "Fish Fry" for some local cuisine and beer. Need to do more research. Has anyone read pros or cons to these two attractions?

[kedz]

Thinking about doing Ardastra Gardens in Nassau and then heading over to Arawak Cay "Fish Fry" for some local cuisine and beer. Need to do more research. Has anyone read pros or cons to these two attractions?

I booked us for the Ardastra Gardens:) I think my girls will like it...Its at 12:45 -3:15..I figured it gave us some time in the morning to eat and swim before rushing off...Let me know if you do it:)

[Theta]

I booked us for the Ardastra Gardens:) I think my girls will like it...Its at 12:45 -3:15..I figured it gave us some time in the morning to eat and swim before rushing off...Let me know if you do it:)


We may just grab a cab and go straight there in the morning. I have read jumping on Jitney #10 ($1.25) gets one there easier too. I think the admission is $15 per adult and $8 for kids.

[kedz]

We may just grab a cab and go straight there in the morning. I have read jumping on Jitney #10 ($1.25) gets one there easier too. I think the admission is $15 per adult and $8 for kids.


I was having seconds thoughts about the Ardastra trip, we decided to stick with our original plan of just staying on the boat..We will probably just head over to the Straw Market and just relax the rest of the time:cutie::)

[lanegang]

Do you have any kids going this time? Rum cake....mmmmmmmm :goodvibes :woohoo: We missed out on a lot on the last cruise we went on when we hit Nassau - we were there Christmas Day. I don't think it was the best planning on DCL's part. SOOOO this time, I'm getting my rum cake, conch fritters, and what's this stuff about free jewelry???

BTW, we are a deck below in 7172. It'll be the door decorated with all the magnets so I can find which one is mine after my daughter forces me to do karaoke and of course I had to have a few drinks first :lmao: We have late dinner as well :goodvibes


We will have our DD (10 and 12) with us on the cruise. They are already in the process of making their new BFF's for the cruise so I know they are going to have a great time which automatically means I will have a great time. We received a bunch of fliers before we got off the boat in Nassau for jewelry stores you could go to and get a "free gift" with the flier. The were little trinkets but for my girls they thought it was great. I think I "splurged" an extra $10 to get matching earings to go with a silver pendant that had a light purple stone in it. I think you get more info if you attend a shopping seminar they have the day before.

Given what I've been reading about the pools, I am thinking this will be the best day (other than Castaway) to not be a pack of sardines in the pool - not that my kids care. Our past Wonder cruises that's what they looked like.

I think it's soo funny so many of us have rooms close together. My kids, of course, think this is the best thing ever.

[Theta]

I was having seconds thoughts about the Ardastra trip, we decided to stick with our original plan of just staying on the boat..We will probably just head over to the Straw Market and just relax the rest of the time:cutie::)

If you change your mind, your family is welcome to tag along with us. I am sure the girls will be seeing each other that morning so if you decide we could all just head over to Ardastra after spending some time in the straw market. It sounds like it is really easy to do on our own. DD12 would love it.

[Theta]

I think it's soo funny so many of us have rooms close together. My kids, of course, think this is the best thing ever.

Lolita, Too funny... my DD12 thinks this is awesome too!

So, sounds like we have some karoake in line too! :cool1::woohoo: Did I read about some taste testing too? We did the martini tasting on our last magic cruise. We went with two other couples from the DIS and had a great time!!:yay::dance3: Anyone interested?:rolleyes1

Colleen

[S'sMom]

I know that alot of us are talking about our "plans" (or excursions). We are doing the Harbor cruise? Has anyone done this one??

I admit that I chose it because it starts really early (9:45 AM). This way we can get up have breakfast and head out so that we can get back to enjoy the pool and relax.

We are contemplating staying on board though, but I know that the kids will want to see something that we have not done before. (Especially the oldest one, the little one just likes to go.... anywhere) :rotfl2:

I do really need to make sure that I get ahold of that color changing nail polish at "Del Sol" and maybe some "Free" jewelry that is offered sometimes through that book that you can get on board. Not sure if that is still the case now a days. :confused3

I did buy my swimsuit!!!:banana: It fits and it it looks decent on me and to top it off it was really a great affordable price :thumbsup2

I also bought a new smaller compact Sony camera. I did not want to spend more that $100 bucks, but I think that I got what I was looking for :banana::banana:. Still have some other items to get but I am thinking that May will be the month to get the rest done so that I can begin the staging and packing phase :goodvibes

Any information would be great!

[kedz]

If you change your mind, your family is welcome to tag along with us. I am sure the girls will be seeing each other that morning so if you decide we could all just head over to Ardastra after spending some time in the straw market. It sounds like it is really easy to do on our own. DD12 would love it.

Thanks for the offer:cutie: I figured we will see what the day brings:) Karlee is soo looking forward to having a friend or 2 on this trip..It makes it more exciting for me and her :rotfl2: When my girls are happy I'm happy:lmao:

I would definetly be in on Karoke and wine tasting :) On our last cruise our family felt soo rushed by excursions and what not, that we didnt get to enjoy being on the WOnder..This time I really would like to take part in some of the family games..

[Theta]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2694203&highlight=dream+navigators

I found this thread where someone scanned their navigators from a recent 4 day cruise. :cool1:

It looks like family karoake is on the sea day at 6:45. I didn't look close enough to see if they had it any other day. Also on the sea day is

1:30 Wine Tasting
3:30 Martini tasting
and
6:45 Karoake

I would prefer to do the martini again. But I will do either. I think the cost was $25 a person, it was A LOT of fun. Everyone was engaged and really entertaining.:rotfl: I know that it does fill up so one would have to sign up the first or second day onboard.

[MinnieMish]

I have been trying to PM some of you but just realized that I need 10 posts in order to PM. I am new and this is my only 3rd post. I will have to beef up my post count!

I have 2 daughters, ages 12 and 10. I'd love to connect with others that have girls with similar ages.

Michele

[MinnieMish]

We are wait listed for the early dinner. After researching, not sure if we want early. DDs are 12 and 10. Advise?

[MinnieMish]

Any recommendations to bring for sea sickness? My DH got sick on an Alaskan cruise. Anyone tried ginger root?

[MinnieMish]

We are headed to Disney's Vero Beach Resort after the cruise. Anyone else headed there also?

[MinnieMish]

Trying to figure out the tickers. Can't post one until I have 10 official posts. Is there a way to put it into a signature or do I need to cut and paste each time? I'm such a newbie!!

[kedz]

We are wait listed for the early dinner. After researching, not sure if we want early. DDs are 12 and 10. Advise?


We have had early dinner in the past and enjoyed the time..I was alittle disappointed when I was told only late seating was available:eek: But I have had time to let it sink in and now I"m okay with it:lmao:

My girls are 12 and 9..There are a bunch of girls on here that are all around the same age:yay:

[MinnieMish]

We have had early dinner in the past and enjoyed the time..I was alittle disappointed when I was told only late seating was available:eek: But I have had time to let it sink in and now I"m okay with it:lmao:

My girls are 12 and 9..There are a bunch of girls on here that are all around the same age:yay:

It seems that the early seating booked up fast. We were told it wasn't available even as early as last June when we booked. With our girls being older, maybe it won't be as bad.

Can you PM me with your girl's contact info?

Thanks,

Michele

[MinnieMish]

I found this thread where someone scanned their navigators from a recent 4 day cruise. :cool1:

It looks like family karoake is on the sea day at 6:45. I didn't look close enough to see if they had it any other day. Also on the sea day is

1:30 Wine Tasting
3:30 Martini tasting
and
6:45 Karoake

I would prefer to do the martini again. But I will do either. I think the cost was $25 a person, it was A LOT of fun. Everyone was engaged and really entertaining.:rotfl: I know that it does fill up so one would have to sign up the first or second day onboard.[/QUOTE]

I'm in on the wine tasting! If it's like Vero Beach, you get a cute Mickey head wine glass.

[kedz]

I found this thread where someone scanned their navigators from a recent 4 day cruise. :cool1:

It looks like family karoake is on the sea day at 6:45. I didn't look close enough to see if they had it any other day. Also on the sea day is

1:30 Wine Tasting
3:30 Martini tasting
and
6:45 Karoake

I would prefer to do the martini again. But I will do either. I think the cost was $25 a person, it was A LOT of fun. Everyone was engaged and really entertaining.:rotfl: I know that it does fill up so one would have to sign up the first or second day onboard.

I'm in on the wine tasting! If it's like Vero Beach, you get a cute Mickey head wine glass.[/QUOTE]

I'm in on any kinda tasting:rotfl2:

[kedz]

Okay everyone give me some ideas on what I can use as a FE:confused3 I really dont want to spend $30 on buying one, only cause I will never use it again.. Ideas, please:worship:

[mom2reese]

Okay everyone give me some ideas on what I can use as a FE:confused3 I really dont want to spend $30 on buying one, only cause I will never use it again.. Ideas, please:worship:

I made one. Do you sew? There is a site called scrappingthemagic dot com and it has instructions on how to make one...sewn and non-sewn. Maybe that's a possibility. I'm no seamstress and found it manageable.

Michelle - you are almost to 10. lol My dh gets seasick too. We are going to call his doctor this week to see if he can get a rx for those patches.

We went to the beach this weekend, so nice for a little getaway. Helped with my vacation fever. Except....our Texas beach is NOT pretty!:rotfl:

I priced the Thanksgiving cruise out of Galveston...$4100 for oceanview. Considering that....but we aren't booking till we see if we like cruising. Dh and I didn't enjoy our Carnival one years ago. I'm sure it will be much better with DCL.

Are we going to do a meet up?

Hope you all had a lovely weekend...we did. See y'all in 2 months and 1 week!!! wohoo:cool1::cool1::cool1:

[mom2reese]

I know that alot of us are talking about our "plans" (or excursions). We are doing the Harbor cruise? Has anyone done this one??

I admit that I chose it because it starts really early (9:45 AM). This way we can get up have breakfast and head out so that we can get back to enjoy the pool and relax.

We are contemplating staying on board though, but I know that the kids will want to see something that we have not done before. (Especially the oldest one, the little one just likes to go.... anywhere) :rotfl2:

I do really need to make sure that I get ahold of that color changing nail polish at "Del Sol" and maybe some "Free" jewelry that is offered sometimes through that book that you can get on board. Not sure if that is still the case now a days. :confused3

I did buy my swimsuit!!!:banana: It fits and it it looks decent on me and to top it off it was really a great affordable price :thumbsup2

I also bought a new smaller compact Sony camera. I did not want to spend more that $100 bucks, but I think that I got what I was looking for :banana::banana:. Still have some other items to get but I am thinking that May will be the month to get the rest done so that I can begin the staging and packing phase :goodvibes

Any information would be great!

Reese wants color change nail polish now!

I want a new camera too...I would like to get an underwater one tho! :scared1: They make a plastic case that goes around your normal camera to make it waterproof...but I'm too scared to ruin my camera. Altho I dropped it this weekend at the beach and its still ticking!

I'm a real nerd and made a packing list on a spreadsheet...well I started it, but haven't finished it yet. lol lol

[kedz]

I made one. Do you sew? There is a site called scrappingthemagic dot com and it has instructions on how to make one...sewn and non-sewn. Maybe that's a possibility. I'm no seamstress and found it manageable.

Michelle - you are almost to 10. lol My dh gets seasick too. We are going to call his doctor this week to see if he can get a rx for those patches.

We went to the beach this weekend, so nice for a little getaway. Helped with my vacation fever. Except....our Texas beach is NOT pretty!:rotfl:

I priced the Thanksgiving cruise out of Galveston...$4100 for oceanview. Considering that....but we aren't booking till we see if we like cruising. Dh and I didn't enjoy our Carnival one years ago. I'm sure it will be much better with DCL.

Are we going to do a meet up?

Hope you all had a lovely weekend...we did. See y'all in 2 months and 1 week!!! wohoo:cool1::cool1::cool1:



Thanks Traci!!! I will have to check out that site:yay:

[MinnieMish]

Reese wants color change nail polish now!

I want a new camera too...I would like to get an underwater one tho! :scared1: They make a plastic case that goes around your normal camera to make it waterproof...but I'm too scared to ruin my camera. Altho I dropped it this weekend at the beach and its still ticking!

I'm a real nerd and made a packing list on a spreadsheet...well I started it, but haven't finished it yet. lol lol

Claire's had mood changing nail polish. Is that the same thing?

Wal-Mart has underwater disposable cameras for about $8.

I too put my list on a spread sheet. It's the best thing to help with my pre-trip anxiety!

[iluv2go2disney]

Check your PM's :)

[lanegang]

Lolita, Too funny... my DD12 thinks this is awesome too!

So, sounds like we have some karoake in line too! :cool1::woohoo: Did I read about some taste testing too? We did the martini tasting on our last magic cruise. We went with two other couples from the DIS and had a great time!!:yay::dance3: Anyone interested?:rolleyes1

Colleen


I am all in for anything that ends in "tasting"!!:rolleyes1 It is on my "to do" list to sign up for them once I get on board. I do not sing but I will be there to cheer anyone on!!:rotfl2:

[lanegang]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2694203&highlight=dream+navigators

I found this thread where someone scanned their navigators from a recent 4 day cruise. :cool1:

It looks like family karoake is on the sea day at 6:45. I didn't look close enough to see if they had it any other day. Also on the sea day is

1:30 Wine Tasting
3:30 Martini tasting
and
6:45 Karoake

I would prefer to do the martini again. But I will do either. I think the cost was $25 a person, it was A LOT of fun. Everyone was engaged and really entertaining.:rotfl: I know that it does fill up so one would have to sign up the first or second day onboard.


Well, after wine and martini tasting I can't wait to hear the singing!!:rotfl2:

[lanegang]

Any recommendations to bring for sea sickness? My DH got sick on an Alaskan cruise. Anyone tried ginger root?

We took Bonine and had no problems. :thumbsup2 The girls and I started taking it the day before as I wanted to be 100% certain it was in our system. We were fine, husband - who was stubborn and waited until that morning - was a little light headed :sick: at the first dinner, but ok the rest of the time. It does not cause any drowsiness - I came to relax, not sleep!:laughing:

[Theta]

Well, after wine and martini tasting I can't wait to hear the singing!!:rotfl2:

:rotfl:We are choosing either or. There was/is a whiskey tasting at 2:30 as well, I didn't think we wanted that one. :rotfl2:

I too will be cheering on the Karoake.

[kedz]

:rotfl:We are choosing either or. There was/is a whiskey tasting at 2:30 as well, I didn't think we wanted that one. :rotfl2:

I too will be cheering on the Karoake.

I do have to say I only sing in the car, but after all that tasting who knows what I will do :rotfl2:

Sounds like we are in for some good times Ladies;)

[TXdeVille]

We took Bonine and had no problems. :thumbsup2 The girls and I started taking it the day before as I wanted to be 100% certain it was in our system. We were fine, husband - who was stubborn and waited until that morning - was a little light headed :sick: at the first dinner, but ok the rest of the time. It does not cause any drowsiness - I came to relax, not sleep!:laughing:

You beat me to the Bonine! :thumbsup2 Def start taking it a few days before. You don't need a prescription. I get car-sick but funny thing is I don't get sea sick or air sick any more. Weird... I brought all sorts of seasickness remedies and didn't use any of them. Ginger chews, pickled ginger (I can eat a jar of that!), wristbands...everything. There are some downsides to the patches. Can't drink alcohol with them (not a problem if it's for your kids lol), dry mouth, drowsiness...I'm with Langegang on that one-I came to relax, not sleep!

I currently have the Del Sol nail polish on!! :cool1: You can buy it online if you don't have a store near you.

As for the tastings, I'd love to do one but since it's me and DD only, and she's only 18, I may have to pass :sad1: The martini one sounds great though.

When DD and I went to do karaoke (she was 16 at the time) it was late one night. I'm certain they would have more than one karaoke time...

Now I'm debating driving vs. flying....again. :sad2:

[TXdeVille]

I do have to say I only sing in the car, but after all that tasting who knows what I will do :rotfl2:

Sounds like we are in for some good times Ladies;)

I had to have two drinks before I did it! :rotfl2: I used to only sing in the car. Friends have dragged me to karaoke since then so now it's a little easier :goodvibes

[kedz]

I'm very excited to meet all the families:yay:

Has anyone ever been apart of the game shows they have for the families?

[mom2reese]

I'm very excited to meet all the families:yay:

Has anyone ever been apart of the game shows they have for the families?

I love game shows...lol. :lmao:

[MinnieMish]

You beat me to the Bonine! :thumbsup2 Def start taking it a few days before. You don't need a prescription. I get car-sick but funny thing is I don't get sea sick or air sick any more. Weird... I brought all sorts of seasickness remedies and didn't use any of them. Ginger chews, pickled ginger (I can eat a jar of that!), wristbands...everything. There are some downsides to the patches. Can't drink alcohol with them (not a problem if it's for your kids lol), dry mouth, drowsiness...I'm with Langegang on that one-I came to relax, not sleep!

I currently have the Del Sol nail polish on!! :cool1: You can buy it online if you don't have a store near you.



Thanks for the Bonine tip!

What is Del Sol nail polish?

[ocmommy]

Traci - I got this waterproof camera:

Fujifilm FinePix XP10 12 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Green)

I love it for the waterpark. You can search online, I saw it on Amazon, I got mine from Costco about a year ago. Takes great underwater photos, but I love it for the pool. :cloud9:

[ocmommy]

I bought new luggage for myself and DD(5). Gotta love Marshall's, we got a hardside piece regularly $200 for $70! Woo-Hoo! :cool1:

[mom2reese]

Traci - I got this waterproof camera:

Fujifilm FinePix XP10 12 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Green)

I love it for the waterpark. You can search online, I saw it on Amazon, I got mine from Costco about a year ago. Takes great underwater photos, but I love it for the pool. :cloud9:

ok..thanks for the tip! I'll look online. I love amazon

[Theta]

Good morning all!:grouphug:

I thought it would be a good idea if we started a tween and teen meet thread. This might be a good idea for the kids to get to know each other.

My DD11 (almost DD12) just left for school, but I will get her to post on here when she gets home today.

Here is the Link:

~~June 17th ~ Disney Dream Tween and Teens thread~~

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=40712323#post40712323

[iluv2go2disney]

Good morning all!:grouphug:

I thought it would be a good idea if we started a tween and teen meet thread. This might be a good idea for the kids to get to know each other.

My DD11 (almost DD12) just left for school, but I will get her to post on here when she gets home today.

Here is the Link:

~~June 17th ~ Disney Dream Tween and Teens thread~~

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=40712323#post40712323
This a great idea. :) I'll tell my kids about it as soon as they get home from school.

[MinnieMish]

Good morning all!:grouphug:

I thought it would be a good idea if we started a tween and teen meet thread. This might be a good idea for the kids to get to know each other.

My DD11 (almost DD12) just left for school, but I will get her to post on here when she gets home today.

Here is the Link:

~~June 17th ~ Disney Dream Tween and Teens thread~~

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=40712323#post40712323

Love the idea! I'll let my girls know!

Michele

[kedz]

Love the idea! I'll let my girls know!

Michele

Awesome idea!!!!

[kedz]

Is anyone staying extra days after the cruise? My family and I are staying at Bonnet Creek for 2 days after the Cruise..