FORT FIENDS DREAM CRUISE Sept 4th, 2011 (Labor Day Week)

[BigDaddyRog]

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There has been some interest in a Fort Fiends Dream Cruise. The Disney DREAM ship starts sailing in 2011 and is an incredible looking ship complete with a water rollercoaster!!!! The lowest rates are in September(of coarse) and a family of four can sail a 4 night cruise for about $1500 in an Inside stateroom, about $1750 for an Oceanview stateroom,and about $2200 for a Veranda stateroom. These are quotes from the DCL website, it includes taxes and fees, but does not include the Vacation Insurance Option nor the Ground Transportation Option(who needs that crap?)

Short Video of the new Disney Dream...awesome! (http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ships-activities/ships/dream/)

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Does anyone know if there are special Grand Gathering rates on cruises?

Chime in if this is something you'd be interested in being a part of in Sept 2011.

The 4 day cruise Itenerary is a day in Nassau, a day at Castaway Cay, and an At Sea Day.

Did you know that Disney cruises DO ALLOW you to bring your own alcohol onboard? I know that would be a big plus for many of you.

Ive never done a cruise, and it just seems like a perfect vacation for some Fort Fiends to get together for.

Lets hear some feedback on this.

[mamaloya]

That would be awesome, but I can't go in September. I have classes. Early August would work best for me. We were planning on taking one next summer anyway to celebrate my graduating college and entering a post grad program.

[LONE-STAR]

Are we allowed to loop our carts around the deck?

[LORNADUCK]

Rog, Judy Fiesty is getting together a group from the Fort to go on this ship, I am not sure what dates she is talking about but I can email you her information. She is getting a group rate and has about 10 families interested already (she is the one on site 114 with all the decorations). Sept is a iffy month becuase of hurricanes. I would be interested if the price is right, and we could swing it. Let me know if you want Judy's contact infor she might be able to get a better rate.

[AuburnJen92]

Are we allowed to loop our carts around the deck?

OMG, we have to find SOME WAY to get to Wilderness Lodge from there too!:rotfl2:

[BigDaddyRog]

Pirate the ship and sail it straight to Bay Lake!!! They have a "pirate night"... so I guess we can blame it on excessive character enthusiasm!!!

[BigDaddyRog]

Well...this hasnt generated much interest. Is it too early?

Just realized how much a deposit is for a cruise...WOW!!!! But thats not gonna stop me...it will just take a little longer than I expected to make the reservation. Its 19 months away (Jeeeeez, that sounds like FOREVER) so I should be able to pull it all together by then. I really hope some of you guys decide to join me on this eventually!!

[PolynesianPixie]

Rog it sounds AMAZING! I'm not making any long term travel plans this second because I'm focusing on a move to Arizona...BUT by 2011 I will be dying to get back to WDW...and a cruise would be icing on the cake! Don't let this thing die :goodvibes

[BigDaddyRog]

I wrote to ROZ this morning about this, but I forgot to mention that there MAY BE some interest in getting a group together for this. Maybe she will chime in and give us some good news on possible discounts and get a little more interest going.

I miss ROZ! :(

I know that if I brought this over to the DCL forum it would get more notice, but I dont wanna cruise with "cruisers"!!! I wanna cruise with CAMPERS...MY CAMPERS!!! You sick individuals!!!

[3gr8kids]

A fort fiends group cruise sounds like a BLAST!!!!! If we can, we will! :thumbsup2

[WhitShores]

I'm in. Everytime you see me I will have my Life Jacket on, but after much manic consideration... I'm definitely in. :thumbsup2

[clkelley]

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[Born 2 Fish]

I'm in. Everytime you see me I will have my Life Jacket on, but after much manic consideration... I'm definitely in. :thumbsup2

Now that would be a awesome pic,,
you at the Capt.s table,,during the formal dinner, next to the Capt,, in your Life vest,,:thumbsup2

[clkelley]

I wrote to ROZ this morning about this, but I forgot to mention that there MAY BE some interest in getting a group together for this. Maybe she will chime in and give us some good news on possible discounts and get a little more interest going.

I miss ROZ! :(

I know that if I brought this over to the DCL forum it would get more notice, but I dont wanna cruise with "cruisers"!!! I wanna cruise with CAMPERS...MY CAMPERS!!! You sick individuals!!!

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[BigDaddyRog]

This is something we might be really interested in. We haven't been on a cruise in 20 years!!

What week??

Carol...I was holding off on making a decision of what week in hopes that we get enough people together to decide what week is best for most. I DO know that Sept is the least expensive, and there are 3 "4 day" cruises in Sept - 4th, 11th, & 25th.

Personally...its 19 months away...and I can barely wait, so the earliest seems best for me! But thats only due to my impatience!!! All 3 dates currently have a $399pp lowest rate.

[clkelley]

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[kc5grw]

Well...this hasnt generated much interest. Is it too early?

Just realized how much a deposit is for a cruise...WOW!!!! But thats not gonna stop me...it will just take a little longer than I expected to make the reservation. Its 19 months away (Jeeeeez, that sounds like FOREVER) so I should be able to pull it all together by then. I really hope some of you guys decide to join me on this eventually!!

Not a good date for me. Until my youngest is out of high school (4.5 years to go) I pretty much have to vacation during school vacations. I could leave here with Grandma, but that won't fly.

Rog it sounds AMAZING! I'm not making any long term travel plans this second because I'm focusing on a move to Arizona...BUT by 2011 I will be dying to get back to WDW...and a cruise would be icing on the cake! Don't let this thing die :goodvibes

Arizona??? Where in AZ? That'll be quite a change from your current location, unless of course your moving to Flagstaff.

[Rhonda]

A Dream cruise sounds great!! This is an awesome ship!!

If you want my help, putting it all together, Rog, I'll be happy to help! And, I can get everybody a nice shipboard credit in the process! :goodvibes

September is a great time to cruise, because it is technically hurricane season. Prices are low, because people think it's a bad time to be out there. But, it's just the opposite! A cruise ship is the safest place to be, because the Captain watches the radar, and steers the ship away from the storm!

We were on a cruise during Hurricane Wilma, a couple of years ago, and we were steered up and around the storm, and it never affected us.

[LORNADUCK]

The date that is over Labor Day weekend is also good for us, as Carol said one less day vacation time. Rhonda is there a group rate if Rog gets enough people together?

[Rhonda]

The date that is over Labor Day weekend is also good for us, as Carol said one less day vacation time. Rhonda is there a group rate if Rog gets enough people together?

The discounts that DCL has given in the past for groups is minimal. The Early Booking Discount is much better -- so the earlier we can book, the better!

[BigDaddyRog]

How late is TOO LATE for Early Booking?

And I'll FINALLY get to use THIS THING!!!!!

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[WhitShores]

Now that would be a awesome pic,,
you at the Capt.s table,,during the formal dinner, next to the Capt,, in your Life vest,,:thumbsup2


I might try fitting it UNDER my dress... That way it just looks like I had more dessert than I should have the night before...

[BigDaddyRog]

A Dream cruise sounds great!! This is an awesome ship!!

If you want my help, putting it all together, Rog, I'll be happy to help! And, I can get everybody a nice shipboard credit in the process! :goodvibes

September is a great time to cruise, because it is technically hurricane season. Prices are low, because people think it's a bad time to be out there. But, it's just the opposite! A cruise ship is the safest place to be, because the Captain watches the radar, and steers the ship away from the storm!

We were on a cruise during Hurricane Wilma, a couple of years ago, and we were steered up and around the storm, and it never affected us.
Rhonda...I think I speak for everyone when I say that WE'D LOVE FOR YOU TO HELP PUT THIS TOGETHER!!!!



So....should we set it in stone? September 4th, 2011? The official date of the FORT FIENDS DREAM CRUISE? I like it.

[WhitShores]

So....should we set it in stone? September 4th, 2011? The official date of the FORT FIENDS DREAM CRUISE? I like it.


Sounds great!!

[LORNADUCK]

I'm pretty sure we are in. Does anyone know how much of a deposit we will have to put down to book early?

[kc5grw]

September is a great time to cruise, because it is technically hurricane season. Prices are low, because people think it's a bad time to be out there. But, it's just the opposite! A cruise ship is the safest place to be, because the Captain watches the radar, and steers the ship away from the storm!


I'll make a comment here regarding cruising in hurricane season and cruising in general. Cruise fare only guarantees you passage on the ship. If for some reason (weather, health, or unrest) a ship does not dock at a certain port you are only entitled to a refund of the port charges for that port. Typically these run $20-$50 per person. Cruising can be unpredictable and you need to be willing to accept the fact that changes can happen. If a particular itinerary is very important to you, then sailing during hurricane season may not be the best thing to do. I have read way to many reports on cruise boards from people who were irate because they missed a certain port. The ports for me are just icing on the cake, if we make all of them great, if not, eh, no big deal.

On our upcoming cruise on the 3/14 Wonder I couldn't really care less if we stopped in Nassau. I do want to see Castaway Cay though as this is our first Disney Cruise, but if we had to miss it for weather or whatever, it really wouldn't bother me. I'm going to have 5 days that I will be disconnected from the world, no internet, no cell phone, just eat, sleep, play, repeat.

[clkelley]

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[WhitShores]

Question...

When you pay for your cruise what EXACTLY are you paying for? I know the room and all, but what all is included? :confused3

[kc5grw]

Question...

When you pay for your cruise what EXACTLY are you paying for? I know the room and all, but what all is included? :confused3

Cruise fare includes room, food (excluding the specialty restaurants), beverages(coffee, tea, water, lemonade, hot cocoa and juice at breakfast), Disney also includes sodas from the self serve location on board most lines don't. The shows are free. Cruise fare also includes port charges, as stated before these are typically about $20/person per port and are refunded if you don't make a specific port.

The following is from the DCL FAQ

Question
What's included in the basic price of a Disney cruise?
Answer
Your vacation package price includes almost everything on board—from your stateroom to breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, along with soft drinks served at meals and at the beverage station on Deck 9, and snacks and ice cream throughout the ship. All onboard activities and entertainment are included. While you're sailing, there are only a few things that will require an additional charge: shore excursions, spa or salon visits, phone calls, photos, video games, Internet usage and all alcoholic beverages.


Oh yea, ice cream, I forgot about the ice cream, ice cream 24/7 from the self-serve dispensers. :lovestruc:lovestruc:lovestruc

[clkelley]

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[BigDaddyRog]

Deposit on a four night cruise is $200 "per passenger"....my deposit is gonna run me $800!!!!! But at least that will be close to half of the total!!!!



I attempted to answer Whits Q also...but then I saw Mike & Carols answers...and it BLEW mine away!!!! :lmao:

This web page gives you exact amounts of whats expected to whom on each cruise line...its automatic...just plug your numbers in.....

Cruise Ship Tip Calculator (http://cruisetip.tpkeller.com/)

For a family of 4, on a 4 night Disney cruise...the total amount of tipping expected is about $144(2 adults, 2 kids...I dont check the box marked "full tip" for kids) at the end of the cruise. Carol...Im glad you know what your doing...I would have thought the Room Service tips were included in that had you not said anything.

[BigDaddyRog]

Mike....like you...Nassau doesnt really interest me all that much either..Ive heard its kinda gross....we may take a short run around...but Im thinking we'll spend most of that day on the ship as well!

[LORNADUCK]

How soon would we have to give the deposit. It will cut into my camping fund (which there isn't much right now).
I just went on that time calculator and for the 2 of us it's $96.00 for 4 nights.
We went on one April 2008, my company gave it to me as a gift. I loved it because it was freeeeeeee. But I spent as much in the casino. I am glad that Disney doesn't have a casino becuase I couldn't afford to go.
Did I read here that you can bring your own liquor on the ship?

[clkelley]

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[BigDaddyRog]

Yep....disney allows you to bring alcohol on board.....I dont know if theres a limit to how much they allow you to bring.

Ive heard that any tours you want to do of Nassau are MUCH CHEAPER if you book them once your actually ON NASSAU ground verses booking a tour through the ship....i.e.-booking a tour through Disney will cost you appx 100, booking it on shore will cost you 30!!

[clkelley]

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[BigDaddyRog]

Lorna....I was hoping that Roz might be able to give us a deadline date for the Early Booking Discount.

I dont think we have to have it in all THAT soon though..its gonna take me a couple of months to wrangle up my deposit. Heck....Im "planning" to do a cruise from New Orleans this summer, so I have to get THAT taken care of first.

[clkelley]

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[LORNADUCK]

I love that Disney can't fool the Fort Fiends, if there is a way around booking something with them we will figure it out. Good going Carol.

[BigDaddyRog]

What a GREAT idea!!!! Let us know as soon as you find anything out!!!

[LORNADUCK]

I went on and put in 4 people 3 adults and 1 child, just in case my Daughter and GS want to come and the 1st rate went from $399 up to $429, the 3rd and 4th were cheeper, but I wonder why the frist 2 are more. Strange

[kc5grw]

I went on and put in 4 people 3 adults and 1 child, just in case my Daughter and GS want to come and the 1st rate went from $399 up to $429, the 3rd and 4th were cheeper, but I wonder why the frist 2 are more. Strange

Pay close attention to the stateroom category. It's likely that the system bumped you up a category when you added the extra 2 people.

I just did that experiment myself....
Booking 2 people puts you in an 11C
Booking 4 people puts you in and 11A

[BigDaddyRog]

Its the typical cruse lines way of getting a few extra bucks....all the staterooms are the same sq footage...but some arent "equipped" for 4 passengers. The rooms are priced for double occupancy....guests 3,4 &5 recieve a much lower rate when staying in the same room as 1&2. The rate increases again if you have a 5th passenger, althou NO rooms are equipped for 5....the 4 passenger room gets a rollaway bed and the rate rises with that rollaway!!! Ive been looking at Carnival and they work the same way.

[BigDaddyRog]

I did the math earlier in the thread for those interested...


...The lowest rates are in September(of coarse) and a family of four can sail a 4 night cruise for about $1500 in an Inside stateroom, about $1750 for an Oceanview stateroom,and about $2200 for a Veranda stateroom. These are quotes from the DCL website, it includes taxes and fees, but does not include the Vacation Insurance Option nor the Ground Transportation Option(who needs that crap?)...

These are the lowest prices a family of four can get as far as I can tell.

[kc5grw]

Location, location, location. The differences between cat 11C, B, A are location. You will pay more for a stateroom located higher in the ship. 11C are on deck 2. 11B are on deck 5,6,7. 11A are on deck 8,9,10.

There are 4 person 11C staterooms. It is likely though that they and the 11B are already booked which is why it dumped you into the 11A.

[RvUsa]

Hey Rog, I can tell you that Sept 4th would almost definitely NOT work for us. :( Matt usually starts school a couple days right before labor day, and I really don't want to pull him out the first week of school. We were really planning around Halloween, and staying at the Fort afterward so we could see the Christmas decorations.

Sorry :(

[VACAMPER]

How much do you "feel" the water? My girls and dh would love this, they have begged me but i don't do water.

[BigDaddyRog]

Gina doesnt "do water" either....but I keep reassuring her that unless she's looking over the edge, chances are that she'll never even know she's on the water. Sometimes there are rough seas and you may feel some sway......but this is a HUGE ship...it will absorb most movement smoothly.....and theres always dramamine patches. Gina worked on a casino steamship for years and they occassionally set sail.....she knows deep inside, its just the anticipation of committing to 4 days at sea, I think.

[kc5grw]

Well......as long as you stay on the boat you won't feel the water :lmao:

The modern ships are very stable. You really be surprised how little you do feel the motion. It takes some fairly rough seas to really feel it. You can mitigate the motion somewhat by choosing a room on a lower level near the center of the ship. If you are prone to motion sickness, start taking bonine or your medication of choice the day before you board. It's usually to late once you start getting sick.

On our Christmas cruise we had one date with 16' waves. Made for a pretty rough ride. The only people that could walk a straight line were the drunks:rotfl:

[BigDaddyRog]

Another good reason to bring a bottle on board!!!!!



John......I sure hate to hear this....I was hoping we could catch up on some of the time we DIDNT get to spend together at the Fort!!

[VACAMPER]

i'm not worried about motion sickness, im scared of drowning. (did i mention i stand backwards in the shower) i can't breathe around water, i have tried because we live near a lake but people really don't like it when a stranger hops of a boat onto their docks and swiftly walks through their yard gasping for air.

[kc5grw]

Well, unless you're up top or looking out a window, you can easily forget that you're on a ship.

[2goofycampers]

Nassau, you can get off the ship and walk to the market and shops. You can hire taxi/limos at the dock to take you sightseeing. Honestly you don't want to sight see there, it is very poverty stricken. Looking at resorts and casinos is very nice.

Not sure what the excursions are but If you get a chance Atlantis does tours and is a nice place to visit, worth the $? You be the judge.

[VACAMPER]

orrrrr another reason to bring a big bottle of wine, who knows maybe id be swimming by the end of the cruise.:laughing:

[BigDaddyRog]

Make the plans, Amanda.....just MAKE THE PLANS!!!! You'll be SO glad you did!!!!

[clkelley]

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[BigDaddyRog]

Just don't watch 2012!!! :lmao:
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Nassau is where that big, fancy, rich people(;)) resort ATLANTIS is. If a family can afford it...Ive read that the WATERPARK is phenomenal! but at $110/Adult, and $80/kid for the day...I'll just have to take their word for it!!

Discover Atlantis Tour: This tour is the best-known to day-trippers, in part because it is sold as an excursion on cruise ships. Expert "Navigators" guide visitors through the ancient city streets of Atlantis during a visit to "The Dig," a faux-but-believable archaeological exploration of an 11,000-year-old lost continent. The attraction is full of interesting artifacts and hieroglyphics, along with great water effects and glimpses of exotic sea life, including piranha, moon jellyfish, venomous lionfish, and a resident manta ray.

A Discover Atlantis Tour wristband allows visitors to explore The Dig and its exhibits as well as the Ruins, Predator and Water’s Edge Lagoons -- but not the waterpark. Wristbands can be purchased at the Temple of the Moon in the Atlantis casino or at any Discover Atlantis Sales Centers located throughout the property. Cost is $35 for adults, $25 for children ages 4-12.

The Atlantis Beach Day program that provides all-day access to the exclusive white sandy beaches of the Atlantis resort, with lounge chairs and towels provided. Also includes access to the marine habitats and lunch at an outside venue. Price is $60 for adults, $35 children 4-12. Beach Day tickets may be purchased at any Discover Atlantis Sales Centers located throughout the property.

Atlantis Aquaventure Package: For $110 adults or $80 for children, day-trippers can purchase an Atlantis Aqaventure package that provides all day access to pools, beaches and Aquaventure, a 141-acre waterscape containing over 20 million gallons of water with water slides, a mile-long river ride with high intensity rapids and wave surges, and more. Aquaventure wristbands can be purchased at any Discover Atlantis Sales Centers located throughout the property. Children under age 3 are free.


Atlantis In Nassau...Things to do (http://www.atlantis.com/thingstodo.aspx)

[kaguilbeau]

I'd love to do this. But since I'm not really a 'fiend', how much of an outsider do you think I'd feel? Most of you know each other from prior gatherings.

Any one else considering this that would be traveling solo?

[clkelley]

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[BigDaddyRog]

Kag.....PLEASE dont consider yourself as a NON-FIEND!!!!!!! Besides....Im trying to recruit facebook friends for this too!!!! We'll be on a ship, there are no "outsiders"!!! I havent met ALOT of fiends...I know a few, but I didnt even know THEM untill I attended a GG, this is the perfect way for you to meet some DISers!!!! The more, the merrier!!

I will be hanging out with Disers here and there and everywhere, but, of coarse, my main focus is on MY FAMILY....and making some good memories for them so that when these last 2 kids of mine hit that "Im too good to have to follow your rules" age...I can throw THIS in their faces!!!! ;)


And also.....there may be others on here traveling solo....get together and share a cabin to save money!! Because Carols right...the rates are based on 2 passengers per cabin....roommate up with someone!!!

[big kahuna1]

I am serioiusly considering seriously to serioiusly consider going on this trip.

I will await further information from Rhonda when she gets back.:thumbsup2

[BigDaddyRog]

I am serioiusly considering seriously to serioiusly consider going on this trip.

I will await further information from Rhonda when she gets back.:thumbsup2

OOooooh YEeeeeaaah!!!!!! BigK gonna come play!!!!!! Steve I was JUST about to send to a PM asking if you & Renee gave this any thought!!!:cool1::thumbsup2:banana:

[clkelley]

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[LORNADUCK]

kaguilbeau, no body should feel like a outsider. A lot of us have never meet each other. A lot of us just meet last October for the 1st time. \
This is going to be a great GG.

[kaguilbeau]

I'm all for having a roommate. Just because you room together doesn't mean you're attached at the hip. I guess I'm kindof adventurous like that.

So, keep your ears open if you know of someone else that might be in need of a roommate. I've met wonderful people on past cruises that we still stay in touch with, usually through ship sponsored meet 'n mingles.

[BigDaddyRog]

Im thinking Rhonda should not only get all of this together for us...but SHE SHOULD JOIN US!!!!!! Whaddyasay Roz???

For those that dont know who Rhonda is, shes the OFFICIAL FORT FIEND TRAVEL AGENT, booking through her ensures you get any discounts that disney offers in the future on this cruise, as well as any shipboard credits(free money to spend while on the ship) and her services dont cost YOU a dime...she gets paid by disney or something. So, do yourself a favor and book through her...you will not find a cheaper price, or better service...and, well.....she's just COOL like that!!!

[LORNADUCK]

Can she start a group reservation, like we did for the fort, where everyone calls in on their own, but is part of the Fort Fiends Group?
I have no problem book thru her, because she will get us the best deal. As you said it doesn't cost us anything to book thru her, and she knows the system better than us.

[AuburnJen92]

If you get a group rate, we are in.

[big kahuna1]

OOooooh YEeeeeaaah!!!!!! BigK gonna come play!!!!!! Steve I was JUST about to send to a PM asking if you & Renee gave this any thought!!!:cool1::thumbsup2:banana:

Yep! I have not told her yet but I really am considering it. It will be my Birthday present to me which is on the 5th.:thumbsup2

[loveDmouse]

I wish we could do this. It would be such fun. I love cruising and want to go on a Disney Cruise. Plus I'd love to meet you guys. We have not been able to meet anyone at the Fort yet.

[Rhonda]

Hi everyone! I have some answers:

Regarding the Early Booking Discount: As the ship fills, the pricing will increase. There is really no way to know how long these prices will be valid, but it is best to book as far in advance as possible to get the best pricing. They do not put a specific timeline on getting the Early Booking discount.

Regarding booking for just one person now, to get the lower deposit, and adding people later: You can do this but keep in mind that everyone added later will be added at the current prices on the date they are added. Additionally, we will need to be concerned about capacity limits on the ship. This does not just mean the number of berths in the room but also relates to space in the lifeboat station, dining room and the kids clubs. Once these limits are reached, you would either need to switch cabins or switch categories, or even run the chance of not being able to add more people. But, if you add the extra people early enough, this can be done.

Regarding booking a "Guarantee" stateroom, in hopes of getting an upgrade later on: No, Disney does not offer this upfront. If there are rooms that can be assigned, they will be assigned. You may get a guarantee room assignment but cannot request this if there are rooms available in a particular category.

Jen: DCL has offered Group Rates in the past, but they are very minimal discounts. Currently they are not even offering them for 2011. But, the Early Booking Discount is much better than group rates have been in the past anyway.

Let me know if you have any other questions!! :)

[BigDaddyRog]

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Let me know if you have any other questions!! :)

Just one....are ya comin' wit'us?




Ive started a FaceBook page for this cruise for all of you facebookers out there!!!

Fort Fiends/FaceBook Friends Dream Cruise, Sept 4th 2011 (*********************************************************************Fort-Fiends-Dream-Cruise-Sept-4th-2011/337799012538?ref=nf)
Become a fan:thumbsup2

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Well I finally come back to visit the camping boards and you guys have decided to join me in the cruise world!! :thumbsup2 You will love it!

We've been on 2 7 night DCL cruises. We have a 4 night scheduled for the Wonder this Halloween with a 10 day trip to the Fort after. :cloud9:

We are also booking 2 Dream cruises over July 4th for my parents 50th. I wonder if I can sneak in a 4 nighter over Labor Day. Hmm, I wonder how I'll work that into conversation with the hubby. :rolleyes1

I'd be more than happy to answer any questions on the cruise, what's included, tipping, alcohol consumption :rolleyes1, etc. Ask away.

And if I have my way (and enough vacation time), we may join you!!

Oh yeah, and I would recommend vacation insurance with this cruise only because of the time of year. You can get it cheaper through another site or I'm sure Rhonda can assist.

Rhonda - Are you with DU? I think I need to transfer up to 5 separate reservations hoping to get an OBC for the rooms. Can I divert them directly to you?

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Just one....are ya comin' wit'us?




Ive started a FaceBook page for this cruise for all of you facebookers out there!!!

Fort Fiends/FaceBook Friends Dream Cruise, Sept 4th 2011 (*********************************************************************Fort-Fiends-Dream-Cruise-Sept-4th-2011/337799012538?ref=nf)
Become a fan:thumbsup2Oooh, I'll become a fan if DH ever gets off my facebook page. He's nuts over Farmville and gets angry when my crops die. :rotfl2:

[Rhonda]

Rhonda - Are you with DU? I think I need to transfer up to 5 separate reservations hoping to get an OBC for the rooms. Can I divert them directly to you?

Hi! Yes, I am with DU! Here's the link to transfer your existing reservation(s) to us, to get your OBC: Transfer Existing Cruise Reservation (https://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/reservations/existing-cruise.cfm)

(Tell them I sent you) :)

[Rhonda]

Just one....are ya comin' wit'us?

I hope so! :cool1:

[Tigger0624]

We are so in!!!! As soon as I get the $$$ together for the deposit at least! Matt's b-day is the 13th so this will be an early bday present for him...now if I can get my parents to watch the boys for me...hmmm...that will be even better... :cool1:

[VACAMPER]

Rog, my family was all for this but theres no way we can do that week. Thats the first week of school and since i teach preschool i can't miss the first week. Bummer, but we'll try to catch the next one.

[BigDaddyRog]

But Amanda.....dont you remember how much fun it was to skip school when you were a kid???? This is gonna be even better!!! ;)



Wow.....I have a feeling this is gonna be one MAJOR EVENT!!!!!! Im so psyched!!!

Cruisin' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7fkBgvGb_o)

Sea Cruise (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n10yDX8N3o)

[BigDaddyRog]

A fort fiends group cruise sounds like a BLAST!!!!! If we can, we will! :thumbsup2

You KNOW you can...C'MON KAHLAH!!!!!!! Wouldnt be the same without you!!!!:love:

[LORNADUCK]

Rhonda, on the website it says something about Florida Resident Discount, will that apply? And what is the discount?
Yeaaaaa the Fort Fiends will get FEE DINING!!! ROFL:banana:

[Rhonda]

Rhonda, on the website it says something about Florida Resident Discount, will that apply? And what is the discount?
Yeaaaaa the Fort Fiends will get FEE DINING!!! ROFL:banana:

Currently, they're not offering any discounts for the Dream. But, as we get closer, something may open up. Once you're booked, DU will keep watching for additional discounts to be released that can be applied!

And, don't forget everyone -- as long as you're in Orlando, you can always add on a couple of nights at Disney too! I'm happy to put it all together for you! :)

[stacktester]

Roz, she's always watching. It's great to see you post Roz. It's never the same here without you watching, always watching.

[Rhonda]

Thanks Donnie! I miss being around as much as I used to be. You know this travel stuff -- all the clients and work get in the way of all my fun!! ;)

[LORNADUCK]

Donnie, are you signing up for the cruise? We need the Mayor with us.

[Just Beachy]

And, don't forget everyone -- as long as you're in Orlando, you can always add on a couple of nights at Disney too! I'm happy to put it all together for you! :)

Now that's what I"M talkin' 'bout!!! If I'm coming for vacation, I'm coming for more than 4 days!! Anyone else up for some parks too?

[AuburnJen92]

What is the deposit they are looking for? 10%, 20%?

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[LORNADUCK]

maybe we will book the fort for thurs to sun after. Instead of doing a week during Halloween that will be our weeks vacation. I wonder If Rhonda can get a good combo deal with the fort.

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[Rhonda]

maybe we will book the fort for thurs to sun after. Instead of doing a week during Halloween that will be our weeks vacation. I wonder If Rhonda can get a good combo deal with the fort.

DCL doesn't do "land/sea" packages anymore. So, if somebody wants a stay before or after the cruise, I'll put together a package for them. So, yes, I could do the Fort! :)

[BigDaddyRog]

I couldnt wait to get home from work to see all the new posts on this thread.......and theres NONE!!!! I was looking so forward to a mood boost!!!

[BigDaddyRog]

Now that's what I"M talkin' 'bout!!!

Whatchu talkin' 'bout, Willis?;)

[kaguilbeau]

Here's a question for you. . . if you go ahead and book two to the cabin (just to get it reserved and get the early booking rates) and later realize the person you booked with can't go - what is the procedure for changing that person to another person?

I'm just not sure who will go with me:rolleyes1

[auntie]

I've got to give this cruise thing some serious thought. :confused:

On the one hand...Bob has always wanted to go on a cruise...:boat:
Out at sea..hundres of miles from land (maybe thousands:confused3)...
no kids, no bills, no annoying relatives you want to back a car over:drive:, no aggravation. :wizard:
Sounds heavenly.:littleangel:

On the other hand...You're talking about thousands of people confined to a relatively small location :crowded: spreading germs by the billions. :sick:
Not to mention the possible ramifications of being stranded out at sea during a medical emergency :rolleyes2
Hmm...:scratchin let's see....
You've got your possible heart attacks :faint:...your appendicitis, :scared: your emergency brain surgery:worried: and so on. Oh..there always that diabetic coma too.::yes::
Let's not forget the chance of some freakin' sunami wave drowning you while you're trying to take advantage of that all you can eat breakfast. :mad:
I mean realistically speaking, you're not getting your monies worth if you wind up swimming with the fish.:fish:...and the eggs would definetly be soggy. :sad2:

Last time I took the ferry to Connecticut ...I took a pair of swimmies with me in my pocketbook. You can't be too careful you know. ;)
Hey..laugh if you will,:snooty: but if that ship went down..I'd be floatin' in Long Island sound waving to the rescue copter...tellin' the crew where the rest of those suckers went down. :upsidedow


:coffee: I don't know...Bob says I over think things.
Could be..that's why we've never been on a cruise. :beach:

[Rhonda]

I don't know...Bob says I over think things.
Could be..that's why we've never been on a cruise. :beach:

Yes - you are definitely overthinking this!!! LOL!

I've been on 29 cruises, and we've never once had to scramble for lifeboats in the middle of the night! ;)

You'll never be thousands of miles away from land -- the ship is never far from land the whole way down and back. Many times, you can even look off the side of the ship and watch as it follows the land!

They have a good medical team onboard that can handle any emergency that comes up. They can even do emergency surgery, if needed.

You need to stop thinking and just decide to do it!!!

[WhitShores]

I've got to give this cruise thing some serious thought. :confused:

On the one hand...Bob has always wanted to go on a cruise...:boat:
Out at sea..hundres of miles from land (maybe thousands:confused3)...
no kids, no bills, no annoying relatives you want to back a car over:drive:, no aggravation. :wizard:
Sounds heavenly.:littleangel:

On the other hand...You're talking about thousands of people confined to a relatively small location :crowded: spreading germs by the billions. :sick:
Not to mention the possible ramifications of being stranded out at sea during a medical emergency :rolleyes2
Hmm...:scratchin let's see....
You've got your possible heart attacks :faint:...your appendicitis, :scared: your emergency brain surgery:worried: and so on. Oh..there always that diabetic coma too.::yes::
Let's not forget the chance of some freankin' sunami wave drowning you while you're trying to take advantage of that all you can eat breakfast. :mad:
I mean realistically speaking, you're not getting your monies worth if you wind up swimming with the fish.:fish:...and the eggs would definetly be soggy. :sad2:

Last time I took the ferry to Connecticut ...I took a pair of swimmies with me in my pocketbook. You can't be too careful you know. ;)
Hey..laugh if you will,:snooty: but if that ship went down..I'd be floatin' in Long Island sound waving to the rescue copter...tellin' the crew where the rest of those suckers went down. :upsidedow


:coffee: I don't know...Bob says I over think things.
Could be..that's why we've never been on a cruise. :beach:




One word.... TITANIC... :scared1:

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[WhitShores]

If there is an Iceburg in the Caribbean then they REALLY have this global warming thing wrong!!!!

lol. Not so much the iceberg, as the sinking of an unsinkable ship... He never sould have said "Even God couldn't sink this ship." That was obviously frowned upon.

[We4mickey]

Rhonda, would we need passports for this?

[LORNADUCK]

auntie, you need to join us, I need another New Yorker so everyone doesn't make fun of how I talk.
You can always wear a life jacket all the time.
When we went on a curise last year, two people did get sick, one on the way there and one on the way back, the ship turned around and went back to Ft Piece and the coast guard came and get the man and his family from the ship, everything went really well. Then on the way home they turned around and went back to Nassau. They have trained people on the ships, and as Rhonda said you are never that far away from land.
Nothing is going to happen to the Fort Fiends anyway.

[Rhonda]

Rhonda, would we need passports for this?

No, technically, you do not NEED passports -- but it is HIGHLY recommended!

The law says, as long as you return to the same port that you sailed from (i.e. Port Canaveral) you do not need a passport. You can get by with just an original birth certificate (with the raised seal) and your drivers license.

BUT -- if there was a problem while you were gone....if you missed the ship in one of the ports, or if you got sick and had to fly back....you would have a very hard time getting back into the country without your passport.

So, long story short -- no, passports are not required for this sailing, but I strongly urge everyone to have one.

Besides, it makes things much easier! It's harder to fumble around with licenses and birth certificates, than it is to just flash the passport! :)

[Rhonda]

Hey everyone! I have some good news!

I checked with our manager here at DU, and he said if we can get a large enough group, booked through Dreams, for this cruise, we can do some special "cool stuff"!!

He won't go into details yet, but trust me....when he says "cool" stuff, he really means it!! I've seen some of DU's "cool stuff" before!

The "cool stuff" would, of course, be in addition to the Shipboard Credit that you would already get for booking through Dreams.

So, I have a favor to ask. Will everybody who is considering going on this cruise, please PM me (or email me) so I can get a preliminary count? There is no obligation, of course. I won't hold you to it. lol I just want to get an idea of what kind of numbers we might be looking at (to see if it will be enough for "cool stuff") :)

Thanks!

[Just Beachy]

I've got to give this cruise thing some serious thought. :confused:

On the one hand...Bob has always wanted to go on a cruise...:boat:
Out at sea..hundres of miles from land (maybe thousands:confused3)...
no kids, no bills, no annoying relatives you want to back a car over:drive:, no aggravation. :wizard:
Sounds heavenly.:littleangel:

On the other hand...You're talking about thousands of people confined to a relatively small location :crowded: spreading germs by the billions. :sick:
Not to mention the possible ramifications of being stranded out at sea during a medical emergency :rolleyes2
Hmm...:scratchin let's see....
You've got your possible heart attacks :faint:...your appendicitis, :scared: your emergency brain surgery:worried: and so on. Oh..there always that diabetic coma too.::yes::
Let's not forget the chance of some freankin' sunami wave drowning you while you're trying to take advantage of that all you can eat breakfast. :mad:
I mean realistically speaking, you're not getting your monies worth if you wind up swimming with the fish.:fish:...and the eggs would definetly be soggy. :sad2:

Last time I took the ferry to Connecticut ...I took a pair of swimmies with me in my pocketbook. You can't be too careful you know. ;)
Hey..laugh if you will,:snooty: but if that ship went down..I'd be floatin' in Long Island sound waving to the rescue copter...tellin' the crew where the rest of those suckers went down. :upsidedow


:coffee: I don't know...Bob says I over think things.
Could be..that's why we've never been on a cruise. :beach:

Phyllis...you MUST come!!!! It will be a blast! And don't worry, I'm certified in CPR and AED if you should need it, which you won't! These ships are HUGE and you probably won't ever even realize how many people are actually on board. Please, please, please come with us!!!! :grouphug:

[auntie]

auntie, you need to join us, I need another New Yorker so everyone doesn't make fun of how I talk.
You can always wear a life jacket all the time..

AND...what exactly is da madda wit da way we tawk?:cool2:
Sumbodies got a problem wit it? :mad:

[BigDaddyRog]

Phyllis.....I would LOVE to meet you.....please dont scare yourself out of this!!!

[LORNADUCK]

I can't even make it sound funny becuase I think it's normal. But everyone down here thinks I should invite uall to thirdy third and third steet.
But now after 20 some odd years I am starting to say uall with a Brooklyn accent!!!!:rotfl2:

[tinah159]

I have never been on a cruise! I think I will pop over to the DCL site and check it out.

[BigDaddyRog]

Tina.....I gotta say....this may be the only vacation Im may be more excited about than I was staying in your camper!!!! This really seems like its gonna be a blast!!! You SHOULD come!!!

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[auntie]

Phyllis.....I would LOVE to meet you.....please dont scare yourself out of this!!!


:wave2: Oh..not scared Rog. I just like to be prepared for anything that could happen :laughing: I pretty much anticipate the worst..and hope for the best!
(so, I'll be bring extra swimmies, and start hoarding spare antibiotics, and you can't go wrong with antibacterial wipes either..I've heard about some of those ship board viruses.:sad2:)

:rotfl:

I'm giving the cruise serious thought Rog... :sail:
In fact, Bob and I will be celebrating our 35th wedding anniversary that September. :lovestruc Sooo...it might be nice to celebrate with FIENDS! :wizard:



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[3gr8kids]

I've got to give this cruise thing some serious thought. :confused:

On the one hand...Bob has always wanted to go on a cruise...:boat:
Out at sea..hundres of miles from land (maybe thousands:confused3)...
no kids, no bills, no annoying relatives you want to back a car over:drive:, no aggravation. :wizard:
Sounds heavenly.:littleangel:

On the other hand...You're talking about thousands of people confined to a relatively small location :crowded: spreading germs by the billions. :sick:
Not to mention the possible ramifications of being stranded out at sea during a medical emergency :rolleyes2
Hmm...:scratchin let's see....
You've got your possible heart attacks :faint:...your appendicitis, :scared: your emergency brain surgery:worried: and so on. Oh..there always that diabetic coma too.::yes::
Let's not forget the chance of some freakin' sunami wave drowning you while you're trying to take advantage of that all you can eat breakfast. :mad:
I mean realistically speaking, you're not getting your monies worth if you wind up swimming with the fish.:fish:...and the eggs would definetly be soggy. :sad2:

Last time I took the ferry to Connecticut ...I took a pair of swimmies with me in my pocketbook. You can't be too careful you know. ;)
Hey..laugh if you will,:snooty: but if that ship went down..I'd be floatin' in Long Island sound waving to the rescue copter...tellin' the crew where the rest of those suckers went down. :upsidedow


:coffee: I don't know...Bob says I over think things.
Could be..that's why we've never been on a cruise. :beach:

Phyllis you crack me up :lmao:

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[We4mickey]

So, never having been on a cruise. What kind of room is everyone looking at? I have heard the middle of the ship you don't feel as much motion. What about up higher or lower, do you feel the sway?

[auntie]

Oh God.

Sway.....:eek:

[clkelley]

So, never having been on a cruise. What kind of room is everyone looking at? I have heard the middle of the ship you don't feel as much motion. What about up higher or lower, do you feel the sway?

We just asked Rhonda to book us a Category 6B Verandah room. I really wanted the Veranda and since there is only 2 of us, not too painful of a price. (Actually staying at Disney with food and stuff would cost us that much). It looks like our cabin will be on level 6 or 7 toward the rear of the ship.

On our cruise 20 years ago, we had a day of pretty bad seas and because the swells were in all four directions they had to bring up the stabilizers. That was not a good day and I did get sick. Of course that was 20 years ago, ship technology has changed drastically. The Carnival Jubilee was 40K tons and one of the largest in the industry at that time. The Dream is triple that size!!!.

I think we'll all be fine.

[Lil' Lisa]

Oh God.

Sway.....:eek:

I'm with you! :crazy2:

[We4mickey]

I have to say that is the part that scares me. I know I would take something everyday, just because I don't want to chance getting sick. I really want to do this though. 4 days would be a good test of my sea legs.

Holy cow Carol, you booked yours already??? I have to pay my taxes and then maybe I can start scraping together a deposit. I think George is with me on this, so that is a good sign.

[AuburnJen92]

The last time I went on a cruise, I spent the majority of the time locked in my room with the lights off, praying that God would take me out of my misery. I plan on looking at the ingredients of everything I eat this time.

NO CHOCOLATE!

[We4mickey]

The last time I went on a cruise, I spent the majority of the time locked in my room with the lights off, praying that God would take me out of my misery. I plan on looking at the ingredients of everything I eat this time.

NO CHOCOLATE!

Oh no Jen! Was it an allergy thing?

[AuburnJen92]

Yes. I appreciated the darkness and the fact I could still breathe.

The raspberry mousse was not so raspberry.;)

Edit: since this is on the next page of posts, I was answering a question about my allergy to chocolate.

[chief19spixi]

Just checked the prices for my family of 5 and it looks like $2535 and the deposit is $1,000. Not bad at all!! woo hoo. Just let me know if that is the best rate for my family size!! :woohoo:


ps... sorry for being gone so long off the boards!!!

[Rhonda]

Just checked the prices for my family of 5 and it looks like $2535 and the deposit is $1,000. Not bad at all!! woo hoo. Just let me know if that is the best rate for my family size!! :woohoo:


Hi! Email me your information, I'll check pricing for you, and then I can keep
watching for discounts! :)

Email is rhonda@dreamsunlimitedtravel.com

[RvUsa]

DANGIT I WANNA GO!!!!! :sad::sad::furious::furious:

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[AuburnJen92]

When I was in HS, my parents and sister went on a 7 day cruise and I stayed with relatives. I loved the time away and so did they. I would find a real demanding person to let him stay with and then he will appreciate you even more when you return!;)

[BigDaddyRog]

Do you need a prescription for Dramamine patches, or are they available over the counter like the pills are? Ive never gotten sea sick, or car sick, or any kinda motion sickness before, but on the last fishing excursion I went on...I watched a kid turn pale green and ralph his brains out.....I dont EVER wanna feel like that poor little kid felt!!! An ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure!!

[AuburnJen92]

No, you don't need a script for it. If you don't get sick fishing, I doubt you will get sick on a ship. Now, offshore deep sea fishing, there is a recipe for the dramamine!

[BigDaddyRog]

My last trip out was deep sea and I was fine...I got rythm, I can counter the sway cuz Im smooth like that!!!

What are you talking about...a recipe?

[BigDaddyRog]

Does anyone get the feeling that this ship......well....MAY suffer some damage from this trip?????? I mean....ya KNOW....someones gonna get drunk and SOMETHINGS gonna get broken!!! Im bringin a huge foam finger onboard with me for when the fingerpointing starts!!!

[We4mickey]

DANGIT I WANNA GO!!!!! :sad::sad::furious::furious:


C'mon John, it's only 4 days! Your the one that started up the last gathering. Look how much fun that was!

[We4mickey]

Rog, try meclazine (sp?) You can get it at Wally world by the pharmacist. It is the generic bonine, like a dramamine. Worked really good for me for flying. I don't like to fly and I was good the whole time. Turbulence didn't bother me at all. That is what I will be taking, need it or not.

[BigDaddyRog]

OMG...I thought you typed MEZCALINE.....I was freaking out (and maybe a little excited) that you could buy halucinagenics over the counter at walmart!!!!

[We4mickey]

LOL, calm down Rog. You can get a bottle of 50 or 100 for half of what 8 cost you.

[Rhonda]

Rog, try meclazine (sp?) You can get it at Wally world by the pharmacist. It is the generic bonine, like a dramamine. Worked really good for me for flying. I don't like to fly and I was good the whole time. Turbulence didn't bother me at all. That is what I will be taking, need it or not.

Yes - Bonine is much better than Dramamine, because it doesn't cause drowsiness, and you don't have to worry about having a drink or two and going to sleep!! :)

[kaguilbeau]

Yes - Bonine is much better than Dramamine, because it doesn't cause drowsiness, and you don't have to worry about having a drink or two and going to sleep!! :)

I'll have to agree here. I always got car sick as a child and things like riding in the back seat or reading make me sick as an adult. I take Bonine - one a day - and have very good results. Once on the way back into Galveston, we hit Tropical Storm force winds/waves. The ship was rocking and rolling. Barf bags were lined up on the hall railings. People were throwing up everywhere. We went top deck with fresh air blowing and I didn't once feel sick. I swear by it.

And, Phyllis, don't let that description scare you. It was actually quite fun! Deck furniture sliding from one side to the other . . . you get the picture?

No - Rog, my DH and son did not take any medicine and they weren't sick either. They both are o.k. deep sea fishing too. I think you'll be fine, but you can always have it with you just in case.

[Rhonda]

They also give it away in little packets, by the medical center, on the ship. :)

[kc5grw]

If you think you might get sick you should begin taking the bonine/dramimine the day before you sail. Once you start feeling sick it takes time for the medicine to work and you still feel terrible. Also take it at night before bed, that way you likely won't feel any drowsiness.

Being topside in the fresh air is the best placed to be if you are feeling sick. You are able to regain your visual references and even though you'll feel more motion, you will not feel sick or as sick. Below decks your brain can have a hard time with the inputs it's receiving from your inner ear without the visual reference to confirm what is happening.

[disney4dan]

I thought we might get seasick, but we felt fine on our cruise. There was some motion in the boat as we crossed the Gulf Stream, and the other cruisers said that is not unusual, but it was not really that bad. There was one night where the "rolling motion" seemed a lot more noticeable and they had the stabilizers out. We could hear the "rush" sound in our cabin periodically, but it was kind of like being rocked to sleep. It's all good..:thumbsup2

[AuburnJen92]

My last trip out was deep sea and I was fine...I got rythm, I can counter the sway cuz Im smooth like that!!!

What are you talking about...a recipe?

recipe for disaster....

it took 10ft waves deep sea fishing to get me woozy....my father, about 3ft...and he has worked on those boats since '73

[kc5grw]

We had 16 ft seas Christmas Day. It made walking to your seat from the buffet quite a challenge.

Had a close call in the elevator. We were stopped and a couple of ladies, one was not well, were discussing if this was their floor. The door was starting to close when I heard the tell-tale sounds :scared1: and decided that the stairs would be me best bet down to 1.

[BigDaddyRog]

Oooohhhhh...I thought you meant you had a recipe for mixing up your own dramamine!!

[BigDaddyRog]

I think I need daramamine after watching this....it made me throw up just a little bit!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_wFEB4Oxlo

[Lil' Lisa]

I think I need daramamine after watching this....it made me throw up just a little bit!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_wFEB4Oxlo

Hey, but it promises "something for everyone". Who could pass that up?

[Disney Campers]

It's nice to see so much interest in this, I was thinking for booking a cruise on the Dream for early 2011 but will consider this one instead, it is hard to get holiday's off but i see if it is possible.

Cruise travel is very fun especially on Disney, the service is spectacular and this ship is going to be awesome. I have been concerend about motion sickness int eh past but have never had a problem, last cruise I bought bonine but never used it. Don't let motional sickness discourage you from this trip.

Since you can't bring your golf carts onboard I wonder if we could rent a fleet of ECV's to race around the promanade deck. That water coaster looks cool but I doubt you would get me on it!!

Rhonda how many rooms need to be booked to get the special perks?

[We4mickey]

Scott it would be great to meet you! I agree the coaster is one I will be watching everyone else enjoy LOL!

[Rhonda]

It's nice to see so much interest in this, I was thinking for booking a cruise on the Dream for early 2011 but will consider this one instead, it is hard to get holiday's off but i see if it is possible. Rhonda how many rooms need to be booked to get the special perks?

Hi Scott! We'd love to have you join us!

I'm not sure how many rooms will need to be booked. John just said "if we book a large enough group". So, we're trying to get all we can!! :)

Maybe if you ask your employer this far in advance, they'll give it to you! I bet nobody's asked a year-and-a-half in advance, for a holiday off yet!! LOL

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[Rhonda]

We don't want an accessible stateroom, and don't want to have to worry about findin a place to put it.

On my last Disney Magic cruise, we were in an accessible room and we loved it!! We didn't book it purposely, we had a guarantee, and that's what they gave us. It was huge!!! We felt like we were in a suite!

[LORNADUCK]

I didn't even think about Richie bringing his scooter, last time they found a place in the hall to plug it in. Should we ask for a accessible room stateroom?

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[BigDaddyRog]

Wow.....This thread made it to STICKY STATUS!!!!!



Hey Rhonda.....is it possible to get an exact rate quote before the deposit is sent in? Are the rates posted on Disneycruise.com accurate? Ive noticed that vacationstogo.com has the same price as disneycruise.com, although VTG SAYS that they are saving you 65% off of the brochure price.

[Just Beachy]

DANGIT I WANNA GO!!!!! :sad::sad::furious::furious:

Is Matt's school the only reason you can't go?? If so, let him stay with a trusted relative or friend and just you and Erica go!!

John, you HAVE to come! I would love to watch Matt, but Auntie Kelly is gonna be on the cruise!!!! :woohoo:

[BigDaddyRog]

Reminding everyone that booking this cruise through Rhonda@DreamsUnlimitedTravel.com is 100% FREE, and it gets you a FREE ONBOARD CREDIT to spend anyway you like while on the ship, as well as some other bonuses to be announced once we've all let them know we're booking!!! This service also promises to continuously monitor the rates and grab us any future discounts or upgrades that are offered by Disney Cruise Lines. You guys KNOW how much of a cheapskate I am, so Im all for free service and additional discounts.....its a win/win!!!!!

[BigDaddyRog]

John, you HAVE to come! I would love to watch Matt, but Auntie Kelly is gonna be on the cruise!!!! :woohoo:

John....I think Kelly just promised to watch Matt on the cruise if ya'll bring him when ya come with us!!!!:thumbsup2

[3gr8kids]

John....I think Kelly just promised to watch Matt on the cruise if ya'll bring him when ya come with us!!!!:thumbsup2

Sorry, but, if I go, she can't watch Matt 'cuz she'll be watching me! :lmao:

[Just Beachy]

Sorry, but, if I go, she can't watch Matt 'cuz she'll be watching me! :lmao:

True. I'll be making sure Karla doesn't get TOO crazy with the "Captain". :rotfl2:

[BigDaddyRog]

I think the safety of the ship would be better if MATT were the one babysitting the TWO OF YOU!!! ;)

[We4mickey]

Hi Scott! We'd love to have you join us!

I'm not sure how many rooms will need to be booked. John just said "if we book a large enough group". So, we're trying to get all we can!! :)

Maybe if you ask your employer this far in advance, they'll give it to you! I bet nobody's asked a year-and-a-half in advance, for a holiday off yet!! LOL

You know the boards would be safe too, because all the troublemakers would be on the ship! LOL

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[Just Beachy]

I think the safety of the ship would be better if MATT were the one babysitting the TWO OF YOU!!! ;)

We have no idea what you're talking about. :littleangel: (Kelly) :littleangel: (Karla). :rolleyes1

[We4mickey]

We have no idea what you're talking about. :littleangel: (Kelly) :littleangel: (Karla). :rolleyes1


We have seen you two together Kelly! We know what can happen LOL :rotfl2:

[3gr8kids]

We have no idea what you're talking about. :littleangel: (Kelly) :littleangel: (Karla). :rolleyes1

That's our story and we're stickin' to it :thumbsup2

[thegooftroopfla]

sweet this sounds like a blast me and the wife have been dying to do another disney cruise with the kids

[BigDaddyRog]

Anyone have connections at ATLANTIS in Nassau? We're thinking about storming the place...just walking in like we own the place..."What do you MEAN we gotta pay for the tour...dont you know who we ARE??????"

[LORNADUCK]

We're the Fort Fiends and they better let us in!!!!!!:cool1:

[BigDaddyRog]

Heyyyy....I havent seen this and havent heard anyone mention it....do the cabins have fridges in them?

[Just Beachy]

We're the Fort Fiends and they better let us in!!!!!!:cool1:

We'll have to plan a sneaky way to get in. We can have Karla and Bill lead us since they've done it before. :rolleyes1

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[BigDaddyRog]

Great...gotta keep the Grey Goose chilled!

[big kahuna1]

Anyone have connections at ATLANTIS in Nassau? We're thinking about storming the place...just walking in like we own the place..."What do you MEAN we gotta pay for the tour...dont you know who we ARE??????"

Assuming we can go in this cruise I might hit the casino at Atlantis for a little but since I have become somewhat of a Cigar Nut I plan on hitting the GrayCliff Factory and hope to pay a lot less there than I have to pay here or on the net. Great Cigar!:thumbsup2

[BigDaddyRog]

The last trip sister-in-law took to the Bahamas...she was talking about "other" kinds of cigars!!

[big kahuna1]

The last trip sister-in-law took to the Bahamas...she was talking about "other" kinds of cigars!!

I have no idea what you are talking aout.:rolleyes1

[Just Beachy]

The last trip sister-in-law took to the Bahamas...she was talking about "other" kinds of cigars!!

That's all we need is some big international incident! If I have to bail you out of jail, that's less drinking $ I'll have! :lmao:

[BigDaddyRog]

I dont do that stuff anymore.....hardly.

[3gr8kids]

:smokin: :hippie: :thumbsup2

[BigDaddyRog]

I could be wrong...but I think it may be legal on the island...just cant bring it back on the boat with you.

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Heyyyy....I havent seen this and havent heard anyone mention it....do the cabins have fridges in them?They're considered "cooling boxes", not necessarily fridges. But they do keep stuff cold!! :thumbsup2 And they are about the size of the dorm fridge only not as deep.

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Assuming we can go in this cruise I might hit the casino at Atlantis for a little but since I have become somewhat of a Cigar Nut I plan on hitting the GrayCliff Factory and hope to pay a lot less there than I have to pay here or on the net. Great Cigar!:thumbsup2And you can buy Cubans. Smoke 'em on the boat and before you get back to FL. :thumbsup2

[auntie]

We'll have to plan a sneaky way to get in. We can have Karla and Bill lead us since they've done it before. :rolleyes1

Spoke to my neighbor about this. They went on a three day cruise on the Wonder last summer.
She said it was about $68.00 for a tour to the Atlantis. That included the aquarium and a lunch. No water/pool area. That was more money..but it was available. She said there was no real way to just go and look around, as everyone has some type of wrist band on. She said there were a couple of young girls who looked as if they were doing just that..walking around, and they were stopped by security. She said they have pretty tight security everywhere checking for wristbands on folks.
Soooo...looks like we'll have to pay to play.
Although she said they also gave her a shipboard credit ...and you can use it toward anythng..including the excursions on shore.:wizard:

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Spoke to my neighbor about this. They went on a three day cruise on the Wonder last summer.
She said it was about $68.00 for a tour to the Atlantis. That included the aquarium and a lunch. No water/pool area. That was more money..but it was available. She said there was no real way to just go and look around, as everyone has some type of wrist band on. She said there were a couple of young girls who looked as if they were doing just that..walking around, and they were stopped by security. She said they have pretty tight security everywhere checking for wristbands on folks.
Soooo...looks like we'll have to pay to play.
Although she said they also gave her a shipboard credit ...and you can use it toward anythng..including the excursions on shore.:wizard:I think it's over $100 pp to have full access to the resort including the water slides.

You can also book a room at the Comfort Suites and get wrist bands that way. I believe they are owned by the same group. So you book a room, check in at the front desk, get your wrist bands and go to the park. You never need to go to the room. Depending on the time of year, this may be the cheaper option.

[auntie]

She also indicated that Disney has direct bus transportation to the Atlantis which was some twenty minutes or so away from where you come a shore.
I think it would have to be a pretty significant savings to book the other resort.

Also..and maybe it's just me feeling guilty, but isn't that sort of like booking a campsite and not using it?...Do we really want to go there?...:rotfl:

[Just Beachy]

Also..and maybe it's just me feeling guilty, but isn't that sort of like booking a campsite and not using it?...Do we really want to go there?...:rotfl:

I was just thinking the same thing. No offense, Allison....:flower3:

[Eeyore'sthebest]

She also indicated that Disney has direct bus transportation to the Atlantis which was some twenty minutes or so away from where you come a shore.
I think it would have to be a pretty significant savings to book the other resort.

Also..and maybe it's just me feeling guilty, but isn't that sort of like booking a campsite and not using it?...Do we really want to go there?...:rotfl:

I was just thinking the same thing. No offense, Allison....:flower3:It's actually encouraged. No offense taken. :lmao: :lmao: They charge for it. They know people do it. Why else book/sell a day room.

Also, the Disney transport is only for those that have booked shore excursions through the ship. If you do it on your own, you need your own transportation. It's a cab ride for about $5 pp. Disney shore excursions are pricey. We've done one only for about 6 different ports of call. And that one we booked only to get off the boat first. :goodvibes

[BigDaddyRog]

Yeah...Disney booked excursions are way overpriced, when you get off the boat and see the same exact tour service for about a third of what Disney charges, it makes you realize that you REALLY ARE on a DISNEY cruise!!! :o)

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Yeah...Disney booked excursions are way overpriced, when you get off the boat and see the same exact tour service for about a third of what Disney charges, it makes you realize that you REALLY ARE on a DISNEY cruise!!! :o)And that's why you order as many free Mickey ice cream bars to your stateroom that you can eat!!! :thumbsup2 I always tell my family they can't eat any in the parks because they'll be free in a few days when we get on the boat. :rotfl2:

And they have these awesome "Big Island" chocolate chip cookies on board. Yummm. I always ordered them for my DD. Yep, that's my story and I'm stickin' to it!!! :rolleyes1

[BigDaddyRog]

Halfway to my deposit!!!!

[3gr8kids]

Halfway to my deposit!!!!

:cool1:

[big kahuna1]

Halfway to my deposit!!!!


You're not stealing tips again are you?:rolleyes1

I kind of have to wait and see how Uncle Sam is gonna stick it to me before I spare the $400.00. Should know in a few days if I'll be walking normal or not.:scared1:

[BigDaddyRog]

I found this online today....its supposed to be an actual letter recieved by DCL:

Humor stories > Funny stories : Dear Disney Cruise Line



Dear Disney Cruise Line

Funny stories Rating : 5.89, 52 votes. Reviews : 16 [add review]
Dear Disney Cruise Line,

I would very much like to go on one of your cruises, but I have certain accomodations that need to be made before I book my trip. I need a room large enough to comfortably fit a king-size bed, as well as a king (Juan Carlos of Spain).


Juan is afraid of people and will only come aboard incognito. He will be arriving in the costume of a small cat and answers to the pseudonym of "Mr. Fizzlebush." He will need his litter box changed daily, the finest dry cat food, and fourteen bottles of your finest champagne (he is royalty, after all). His Majesty Juan Carlos is not to be touched, but should he decide to lick a crew member's face, he or she will be expected to kneel and grovel at His Majesty's paws. I hope you won't turn your back on a royal customer.


We look forward to sailing with you soon.


Thank you,


Jarod kintz

[BigDaddyRog]

You're not stealing tips again are you?:rolleyes1A mans gotta whatta mans gotta do!!!

I kind of have to wait and see how Uncle Sam is gonna stick it to me before I spare the $400.00. Should know in a few days if I'll be walking normal or not.:scared1:

Bring some POP-ROCKS with you to H&R BLOCK.....make it kinky!!

[WhitShores]

I thought I'd lost this thread... Didn't realize it had become a sticky... Now I gotta go catch up!!! :rolleyes1

[Tent Camping Mom]

Speak cruise and it'll bring me out of the woodwork everytime! :)

You all are going to have so much fun! Wish we could go with you all but we're doing the maiden voyage of the Dream in January... then we're going to rebook onboard for either the Alaskan or the maiden voyage of Disney's Fantasy in 2012...decisions, decisions!).

Here's a few tips pertaining to some of the posts above:

1) Don't watch the Poseidon Adventure or the remake, Poseidon, beforehand (loved that movie...but don't watch it!) Titanic is ok, no icebergs in the Bahamas :)

2) Deck 1 is your friend - all the free meclizine (same as Bonine) you want.

3) Attend the Captain's Welcome Reception (free mixed drinks-alcoholic and non-alcoholic).EDIT: This is only on the 7-Night cruises....sorry about that :(

4) Bring Nalgene Bottles to fill with the filtered water on deck 9. No reason to purchase bottled water.

5) Stateroom coolers are just that...coolers and will keep cold things cold. Put a couple of Nalgene bottles filled with ice in the cooler to help. Your stateroom host will leave a card for you to check if you want ice delivered to your room each day (twice a day).

6) The monster toilet: Let young kids hear it beforehand so it doesn't scare the shi...uh...so it doesn't scare them to death. Sounds like it's equipped with a jet engine!

7) Decorate your door! Stock up on those peel-and-stick magnets. They don't allow you to tape anything to your door but magnets are fine.

8) Most importantly: Purchase the refillable beer mug. Refills are 3.75 (I think) for 22 ounces! Although the initial cost is about $14 for the first beer, you get a nice heavy all glass mug as a souvenir.

CASTAWAY CAY (the worlds best island!)

Buy the Getaway Rental Package for Castaway Cay. It includes snorkel gear, bikes, and floats. Get off the ship early. Snorkel as soon as you can that morning, the water is crystal clear before everybody stirs it up. And look for Mickey, Minnie, Donald's boat, and the old Submarine from WDW's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. I have locations for all these if you are interested.

Bike afterwards, the island is beautiful and make sure you go to the lookout tower. There's water stations on the bike routes. There are two routes, do them both and take your time. They don't hold you to the hour on the bike, we keep them for almost 2 hours and they said it's fine because they have plenty.

After stuffing yourself at Cookies BBQ, spend the rest of the time on the family beach floating and drinking :) while the kids play. Or if you're adults only, chill on the Adults only beach :) Get the full body floats not the tire-tube ones because they are not comfortable (but you can switch out if you don't like one or the other...they don't mind).

7) Geocache...there are a couple of caches on the island (so don't forget your GPSr). This is good if you rent the bikes.

NASSAU:
What we do - If you don't do Atlantis, I highly recommend the Pirate Museum if you have kids (but adults will like it too). DS was 6 when we visited it the first time and he insisted on reading every single trivia as you go. What should have been less than a 30 minute tour, ended up taking us about 2 hours at his reading pace! But it's fun, (educational ;) )cheap and within walking distance of the ship.

Do the straw market if you like to barter...love doing that! We also have done some land excursions and shopped some outlets for rum cakes, liquor (DH is a scouter for Patron tequila), tropical shirts, and hot sauce...oh hot sauce! If you are a connoisseur of hot sauces you must get some "D'Vanya's Junkanoo Hot Pepper Sauce" it has the best flavor! I stock up on that stuff.

I have bunches of tips, just can't think of all of them right now, so if you have any questions, I'll try to watch this thread and answer them.

I don't get on here often anymore but a couple of my friends do...one told me you all were doing a Fort Fiends cruise so I couldn't resist posting :) Just wish I could go too!

Didn't mean to write a novel here...but two of my favorite things in one thread....camping at the Fort and cruising with Mickey :)...oops...the Dream is Admiral Donald, not Captain Mickey :( but it's still Disney :)

[Just Beachy]

I can't believe Rog has gotten me so excited about this trip with 18 MONTHS to go!!!! I'm looking at cruises for later this year now. I have the cruise bug and it's all Rog's fault!!! :sad2:

[BigDaddyRog]

Tent Camping Mom.....THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! These are EXACTLY the kind of tips I need!!!! Please...post more as it comes to mind. If you dont miond, Im going to copy and paste this on the Fort Fiends/FaceBook Friends Dream Cruise (*********************************************************************Fort-Fiends-Dream-Cruise-Sept-4th-2011/337799012538?ref=nf) page under the DISCUSSIONS tab!!! Thanks again!!!


Kelly....I know.....Im so overwhelmed with wanting this cruise to happen I can hardly wait....seriously thinking about a summer cruise on Carnival!!!

[Disney Campers]

7) Decorate your door! Stock up on those peel-and-stick magnets. They don't allow you to tape anything to your door but magnets are fine.

I sure the Fort Fiend logo mickey head will be on many doors

[BigDaddyRog]

Can we get some more info on this Captain's Gala thing? When does that happen...the ring of FREE DRINKS has caught my attention!!!

Also...whats a NALGENE bottle???

Approximately how much is the GETAWAY RENTAL PACKAGE at Castaway per person?

Scott...got some special custom Camping Cruiser signs ready to go....

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t296/dj_bigdaddyrog/cruise.jpg

[Lil' Lisa]

I wanna go too, but so far I have been unsuccessful at convincing the DH. He says he's not a "cruise kinda guy" and "what would we do with the dogs" (he wouldn't even go on business trips before we were married because he wouldn't leave the dogs with "just anyone") :(

I'm working on it. I have to lay low for a while and let him think about it...

[Tent Camping Mom]

I just looked at my Navigator (this is an activity list for each day) from last March, it's actually called the Captain's Welcome Reception on the first sea day....this was on the Magic 7-night cruise so then I looked at my 4-night from the June before, there was none. So I'm thinking the Captain's Reception must be only on the 7-nighter. :sad1:

A Nalgene bottle is just a plastic water bottle. I prefer Nalgene because they don't hold odors or stains and they last forever.

Getaway package last March was $32 for adults and $26 for child. You save about $5 per person if you buy the package. If you do them separately, snorkel gear was $25, Bikes $6, Floats $6.

BTW, love the sign you made!

[Just Beachy]

Rog, is there any way you can "Fort-ify" Captain Mickey in the logo? It's fine the way it is, but it would be cool if it really represented the Fort Fiends!!

[Disney Campers]

Rog, is there any way you can "Fort-ify" Captain Mickey in the logo? It's fine the way it is, but it would be cool if it really represented the Fort Fiends!!

Mickey with the musket

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Can we get some more info on this Captain's Gala thing? When does that happen...the ring of FREE DRINKS has caught my attention!!!

Also...whats a NALGENE bottle???

Approximately how much is the GETAWAY RENTAL PACKAGE at Castaway per person?

Scott...got some special custom Camping Cruiser signs ready to go....

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t296/dj_bigdaddyrog/cruise.jpgRog - I used this on our last cruise. So thanks. :thumbsup2 DH printed it on photo paper, then glued it onto poster board and cut it out. We then put magnet strips on the back and instant decoration.
However, we had so many that our table mates (that were 2 doors down) told us they told their kid to steal some from us. :eek: Nice! :sad2: We ended up putting some on their door because the poor kid was so embarassed by her parents I felt bad. :rotfl2:

Also, there is something called a Fish Extender (FE). Basically you get a tote bag or other hanging type pocket thingie and then do secret santa type gifts for everyone that signs up. It's loads of fun to sneak around and put stuff in the FEs. We had a group from Australia in our last group and DD ended up with a lot of fun Aussie stuff!

And TCM - I'm jealous you're on the inaugural cruise. We're going over July 4th for my parent's 50th anniversary.

[BigDaddyRog]

Rog, is there any way you can "Fort-ify" Captain Mickey in the logo? It's fine the way it is, but it would be cool if it really represented the Fort Fiends!!

Mickey with the musket

http://i542.photobucket.com/albums/gg407/ginamarierod/FFDC.jpg

New Mickey...new sky...new words....sharper ship!!!



Eeyore....your info is invaluable!!! I have read about the fish extenders on the DIScruise boards...neat idea!

I had a feeling that the Captains Gala thing might only be for the 7+night cruises...sure sounded good though!!

Did you happen to notice if any families brought their own snorkles and masks to Castaway? I have several around here...and $25 is a little on the high side for stuff I wouldnt ming tugging along. The $6 for the bicycle rental is unbelievably LOW for Disney...thats a great deal!!! I assume thats per hour, right?

[LORNADUCK]

I was reading the cruise forum yesterday and read about the Fish Extender, sounds really neet. I have to read more about it. How many things do you need to bring with you to give out?
I know Rog has gotten everyone excited, when I keep talking about the cruise everyone is asking me when we are going, when I tell them 18 months, they think I'm nuts for talking about it so much.
I guess I just have to get excited about my fort trips that I have planned before the cruise.

[Eeyore'sthebest]

We bring our own snorkels Rog. Their only requirement is that everyone wears their vests when snorkeling. Not to worry, they are free and hanging off the lifeguard chairs!!! :thumbsup2

Also, don't worry about booking bike rentals or floats prior to getting to CC. They have plenty for renting. You will have no problems getting them that day. So if you wake up hung over (which would never happen with this group :rolleyes:) and just want to lay in a hammock all day instead of biking etc., there is no reservation that you are held to (and hence no money).

As for the liquor, you may bring whatever you want on board. You must carry it on. They throw that luggage around like crazy if you watch and I guarantee the bottles will be broken. And then not only is your luggage stinking like alcohol, so is everyone else's!! So carry it on. Also, you can only bring soft sided coolers on board. No hard sided ones. All carry-ons must fit through the standard sized airport security xray machine. And you cannot bring ice!

Also, if you bring a bottle of wine to the dining room there is a $15 corkage fee. However...you are allowed to ask your room steward for glasses, uncork in your room and carry the filled glasses into the dining room. :thumbsup2 I love Disney that you can always work the system!!

Soda is free at the drink station on Deck 9 and at the meals. However, if you order cans to room service or buy it at the movie theater, there is a charge. Go to the drink station prior to a movie, get your drinks and bring them to the movies. Also, you can pick up pizza, chicken nuggets, whatever and bring that to the theater as well. Who needs to buy popcorn and candy?!

I'm sure there are more tips that I will recall and post. I told DH about this cruise. His response was "Well, did you want to use this to replace one of our other cruises already planned?" "Umm, nope, in addition too!" "Okay, if you have the vacation time, I'm in."
So now I have to plan out the 2011 vacation calendar. :rotfl2:

I'll post more on FE later. I think I need to get back to work to pay for all these cruises!! :rolleyes1 :lmao:

[Just Beachy]

http://i542.photobucket.com/albums/gg407/ginamarierod/FFDC.jpg

New Mickey...new sky...new words....sharper ship!!!


LOVE IT!!!!!!! :thumbsup2:love:

[We4mickey]

It looks FANTASTIC Rog!

[BigDaddyRog]

When we get closer to the big day, I will personalize one for everybody....My family will probably wear some tshirts with this on the first day.

Im not real crazy about the lettering, but ah well......should we put a date on it...or leave it blank incase we go on other cruises?

[Just Beachy]

I wanna go too, but so far I have been unsuccessful at convincing the DH. He says he's not a "cruise kinda guy" and "what would we do with the dogs" (he wouldn't even go on business trips before we were married because he wouldn't leave the dogs with "just anyone") :(

I'm working on it. I have to lay low for a while and let him think about it...

You could always do what I do....leave him home. :lmao: I will be sailing solo on this one. It actually works out great. I have a great time and I know that he's happier being home and he's taking care of my fur babies. It's a win/win! :thumbsup2 :laughing:

[Tent Camping Mom]

Did you happen to notice if any families brought their own snorkles and masks to Castaway? I have several around here...and $25 is a little on the high side for stuff I wouldnt ming tugging along. The $6 for the bicycle rental is unbelievably LOW for Disney...thats a great deal!!! I assume thats per hour, right?

Yes, many people bring their own and you can get the vest for free since it's required when using the snorkeling area.

$6 was the price last March for 1-hour rental BUT you can keep the bikes longer. You will find you won't need them longer than an hour. All you do is park it when you are finished, no need to check in or anything. We were there during Spring Break last year and the ship was very full but they still had plenty of bikes all day long.

[Tent Camping Mom]

I forgot to tell you, you can bring your own floats too. I've seen people many times blowing up those $2 floats from Wal-mart and when they're finished, just throw them away.

[BigDaddyRog]

Awesome......Im having fits trying to handle that this is still so far away!!!

[BigDaddyRog]

I'll be sending in my deposit as soon as Rhonda gets back from vacation!!!!!!! I REALLY need to decide how much I wanna spend on a stateroom now...I really want that veranda(cuz Im a smoker, and I like the thought of the wifes claustrophobia being relaxed with an "escape into the shark infested waters" below)...but DAAAAANG....its so much more expensive!!!! What to do, what to do........an extra $700 for a room with a balcony that I most likely will only be sleeping, showering and changing in, hmmmm. I dont think I can do it.....can ya cast a fishing line off of a balcony? Can ya hang a clothes line with limegreen boxers hanging from it?;)

Hey...I wonder if I really COULD go fishing from the ship???? Zac & Cody did on THEIR cruise ship!!!!

[LORNADUCK]

I am sending my deposit in also as soon as Rhonda gets back. We are taking a inside statroom. The first (and only cruise) we took, we didn't even spend that much time in the room. I am also a smoker and went up on the deck that was for smoking and ended up meeting some really nice people up there. So I just have to deal with not smoking that much (better for me I guess). But that is how we can afford to do this cruise.

[LORNADUCK]

just a thought we can find someone that is taking a veranda room and ask them if we can hang our clothes line there!!!!:rotfl2:

[BigDaddyRog]

Im with you, Lorna...I just cant justify the extra cost. And youre right...maybe it will force me to smoke less...or at least take more walks!!!

[BigDaddyRog]

Carol.....we're coming to do our laundry and smoke on your balcony at 2am!!!! ;)

[2goofycampers]

Im with you, Lorna...I just cant justify the extra cost. And youre right...maybe it will force me to smoke less...or at least take more walks!!!

Start now and you could quit by then. :goodvibes

I really loves me some Rog, like to have him around for a long time. :thumbsup2


No fishing from the Ship, I know someone who has asked before. :rolleyes1

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Start now and you could quit by then. :goodvibes

I really loves me some Rog, like to have him around for a long time. :thumbsup2


No fishing from the Ship, I know someone who has asked before. :rolleyes1

Rog - get yourself some of those electronic ciggies. DH uses them in places he can't smoke!! :thumbsup2
And if we do end up cruising with you guys, you can come use our verandah to smoke.
Just no hanging those green boxers off the railings. I do have some class :snooty: NOT :rolleyes1

And Denise, I have no idea why I quoted you instead of Rog. :confused3

[BigDaddyRog]

Start now and you could quit by then. :goodvibes

I really loves me some Rog, like to have him around for a long time. :thumbsup2


No fishing from the Ship, I know someone who has asked before. :rolleyes1

Awwww, Thanks D....I loves me some Denise too!!!! And I cant IMAGINE who may have asked about fishing from a cruise ship before!!!! Dats m'boy!!!!

If I WERE getting a veranda room..you know damn good & well Id sneak a colapsable pole onboard and throw a line over in the middle of the night to see what I could catch...or how fast it would take the crew to catch me!!

Eeyore...Ive been thinking about those BLU cigarettes....its a neat idea that seems like it has potential to work!!

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Eeyore...Ive been thinking about those BLU cigarettes....its a neat idea that seems like it has potential to work!!The hubby got the ones that look like cigs. He likes to "light up" in restaurants. And in NJ, there is no smoking indoors!! Pisses off those that don't know what they are. And he just loves their reactions! He's such a trouble maker (which is why I don't let him on the boards). :rotfl2:

And I just priced out this cruise. I will have enough DVC points to pay for it, enough vacation days to swing it...now I just have to convince my DD that she wants to skip the first week of school. She will probably be a harder sell then the hubby!! :lmao: Not quite sure where she got her values from, certainly not me. :laughing:

[BigDaddyRog]

Thats GREAT news!!!! Now its time to beg the kid to be irresponsible....just this once!!! My kids, unfortunately, dont share this "problem"!!!

[big kahuna1]

We're going with a Verandah Room. Probably Deck 8 or 9 and preferable middle to somewhat aft room location on the boat but then again, we aren't takin' any kids!:thumbsup2 Gotsta relax and have a stogie with a view on occasion.

[Just Beachy]

And I just priced out this cruise. I will have enough DVC points to pay for it, enough vacation days to swing it...now I just have to convince my DD that she wants to skip the first week of school. She will probably be a harder sell then the hubby!! :lmao: Not quite sure where she got her values from, certainly not me. :laughing:

Awesome!!! I finally get to meet my fellow Jersey Girl!! :woohoo:

[LORNADUCK]

Eeyore'sthebest, that's great that you are coming. Where in Jersery r u from? I used to spend summers in Lake Hiawatha.

[3gr8kids]

Eeyore'sthebest, that's great that you are coming. Where in Jersery r u from? I used to spend summers in Lake Hiawatha.

you're skin must have gotten quite "pruney" after spending a summer in the lake :lmao:

Sorry Lorna, I just couldn't resist :)

[LORNADUCK]

LMAO, I am typing fast because I am at work!!! Yes I wouldn't want Frank fishing in that lake:lmao: Our house was at the bottom

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Eeyore'sthebest, that's great that you are coming. Where in Jersery r u from? I used to spend summers in Lake Hiawatha.
We're in Manville. It's a tiny town in Somerset County. Our claim to fame is that we are the home of Johns Manville, the asbestos maker. :thumbsup2 We are 3 square miles and had 3 superfund sites!! How cool is that?! :rolleyes1 Only one left!! :dance3: It's a great big dump of ... asbestos! Big surprise! :rotfl2:

And even though I'm a life long Jersey girl (we don't count those 5 years we were exiled to CT), where the heck is Lake Hiawatha? Is that one of those North Jersey places??

[BigDaddyRog]

This is turning into a full blown :jumping1::dancer:party::dancer::jumping1:

Anyone who's on the fence about whether or not to go....C'MON!!! Its shaping up to be a great time....send that message to Rhonda, get a quote...it wont hurt to see what the cost will be, and ya still got a year and a half to get things together for it. If youre thinking ya cant because of the kids being in school...they only have to miss 3 days for it!!!


PS...can someone tell me if my signature is cut off or not? Can you see the dates on the ticker? Im not sure if there is enough room for 2 lines of graphics on all browsers.

[auntie]

Can't see the dates Rog.

[BigDaddyRog]

I figured as much..THANKS Phyllis!!!

[WhitShores]

I'm so excited! I can't wait!
I've always been scared to do a cruise, but had decided if we did one, that Disney would be the way to go!
So now we have a Disney cruise in the works AND with all you guys!! I haven't even met you all yet and I already know this is definitely the way to go!!!
I thought I was crazy in my excitement and planning 6-9 months ahead of time for WDW... Now I've got to long after a DISNEY CRUISE that is 18 months away... Oh help us!!! :worship:

[LORNADUCK]

Kala, no need to say sorry, all in good humor, I asked for it!!!!\
I spent 18 summers there and I just know how we got there, have to go look at a map to see where it's located. I know when they put in rt 80 it was off that. About 1hr out of New York, near Morristown, I will look at at map latter to figure it out. I am not good with north, south, east or west. The only thing I know is I live in the South now.

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Kala, no need to say sorry, all in good humor, I asked for it!!!!\
I spent 18 summers there and I just know how we got there, have to go look at a map to see where it's located. I know when they put in rt 80 it was off that. About 1hr out of New York, near Morristown, I will look at at map latter to figure it out. I am not good with north, south, east or west. The only thing I know is I live in the South now.
Hmm, I'll have to look it up. DH, who has lived for the past 51 years in the state, said "What? Lake what? Is that supposed to be in NJ?" We apparently don't get out much. :rotfl:

[Eeyore'sthebest]

I was going to post tipping guidelines on the FB site. Or do you guys want it here? This is important and something that a big family should budget for.
Don't want anyone surprised.

Also, how do I post some pictures on FB without it being my own site. I'm down as a friend but I'm a little impaired when it comes to posting pictures. Any help would be great!

[Just Beachy]

I'm so excited! I can't wait!

Me either!!!!! :cloud9:

I am not good with north, south, east or west. The only thing I know is I live in the South now.
:lmao:

DH, who has lived for the past 51 years in the state, said "What? Lake what? Is that supposed to be in NJ?" We apparently don't get out much. :rotfl:
I've been here 40 yrs and I don't know where it is either.... :confused3

[LORNADUCK]

map + Lake Hiawatha
http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?encType=1&where1=Lake+Hiawatha%2c+New+Jersey&FORM=MIRE2
guess it's north it isn't shown but the marker is there, it's next to parsippiany

[BigDaddyRog]

I was going to post tipping guidelines on the FB site. Or do you guys want it here? This is important and something that a big family should budget for.
Don't want anyone surprised.

Also, how do I post some pictures on FB without it being my own site. I'm down as a friend but I'm a little impaired when it comes to posting pictures. Any help would be great!

OOOoohhhhh.....YOURE ALLISON!!!!!!!!!HI!!! To post a picture on someone elses FB page go to their WALL, and this picture should explain the rest....The RED "click here" cirlcle is what you wanna click on

http://i542.photobucket.com/albums/gg407/ginamarierod/pichelp.jpg

[BigDaddyRog]

Oh yeah....MY DEPOSIT IS SAVED!!!!!! Just gotta wait for Rhonda to get back for further instructions!!!

[LORNADUCK]

wow that was fast saving. I still got to figure out where my deposit is coming from, but I will have it somehow next week.

[Just Beachy]

Oh yeah....MY DEPOSIT IS SAVED!!!!!! Just gotta wait for Rhonda to get back for further instructions!!!

Wow!!! That was FAST!!! I wannna know your secret....as long as it's legal. :lmao:

[Gatordad]

Hmm, I'll have to look it up. DH, who has lived for the past 51 years in the state, said "What? Lake what? Is that supposed to be in NJ?" We apparently don't get out much. :rotfl:

in sussex county

[Gatordad]

are the deposits refundable? How much is it per person?

[3gr8kids]

are the deposits refundable? How much is it per person?

Pete, I believe the deposits ($200.00 pp) are refundable as long as you cancel 75 days out? Someone will correct me if I'm wrong. ILO.

[Eeyore'sthebest]

in sussex county
Well then that explains it! Who wants to go to Sussex County?! :goodvibes

Pete, I believe the deposits ($200.00 pp) are refundable as long as you cancel 75 days out? Someone will correct me if I'm wrong. ILO.
As long as you don't book a suite, the deposit is refundable!! :thumbsup2

[BigDaddyRog]

are the deposits refundable? How much is it per person?

Do it , PETE....DO IT!!!!!!:woohoo:

[BigDaddyRog]

Wow!!! That was FAST!!! I wannna know your secret....as long as it's legal. :lmao:

Kelly, where did I get this awful reputation of being such a fiendish character????:littleangel:

There is a convention of Orthopedic Surgeons in town right now...its been a pretty good week at work!!!

[3gr8kids]

Rog - a few thoughts came to mind when you mention it being a busy week at work due to the orthopedic surgeons, but I have a feeling I might be walking a thin line around here, so they'll have to go untold. :lmao:

[auntie]

:boat:
Anyone notice that the square footage in the cabins on the Dream is smaller than the square footage of the the cabins on the Magic and Wonder?..:confused3
Dream... cabins are about 203 sq. ft...while the cabins are larger on the Wonder and the Magic.(around 260). The Deluxe family verandah rooms on the Dream are about what the regular verandah rooms are on the Wonder or Magic.

[WhitShores]

I DVR'd Disney Cruise Line on Travel channel today... Anyone catch it? It's about the current cruise ships, but still exciting to watch!!