March 6, 2011 Disney Dream 4 night cruise

[westjones]

We just got off of the Wonder last week and while onboard we rebooked for the Disney Dream next spring break. I hope others will be joining us for this sailing! I can't wait to see the new ship :-)

[madmom1030]

My family will be joining you on the March 6. Can't wait for a relaxing vacation.

[westjones]

Wonderful! Nice to see someone else joining us. We will have twin DD (17 at that time) joining us, going to The Vibe (I believe that is the name of the new teen club).

[madmom1030]

We have 2 dd who will be 8 and 11 next March. It's our dds first cruise. Dh and I did a Carnival cruise 5 years ago. I am looking forward to the new ship.

Erin

[Fatima1922]

We are booked for March 6 as well. Hopefully the date will be added to the Dream meet thread. My DD will be 4 by then! This trip couldn't get here fast enough!

[westjones]

We are booked for March 6 as well. Hopefully the date will be added to the Dream meet thread. My DD will be 4 by then! This trip couldn't get here fast enough!

I sent a PM asking to add this thread so maybe it will be added soon. I am glad all of you found this thread. I can't wait for this trip either. I am anxious to see the new ship :-)

[Fatima1922]

I anticipate there are more of us here just waiting for the meet thread to be posted.

[IrishCowboy]

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

[westjones]

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

Thanks!

And I think we are going to have a really full ship. Last night I noticed that they only have Cat. 8 or higher left! And it is almost a year away. And main dining is completely booked.

I'm excited (even though we are still a year away).

[madmom1030]

Thanks!

And I think we are going to have a really full ship. Last night I noticed that they only have Cat. 8 or higher left! And it is almost a year away. And main dining is completely booked.

I'm excited (even though we are still a year away).

We were hoping that it wouldn't be that full with spring breaks starting the next week. Our girls go to school year round, this will be the first week of their spring break.

I am debating moving to late dinner. DDs aren't little but I was a little worried about the time change and the late dinner starting at 9pm our time. I think I will give a family with younger kids a chance to eat dinner earlier.

We booked a 5d stateroom, I don't remember what was left when we booked, but I think everything was and that was at the beginning of the month. Dh wanted a verandah and I wanted to be in the middle of the ship. We will be close to the kids club which will be good since the girls will be allowed to check themselves in and out.

Erin

[westjones]

We were hoping that it wouldn't be that full with spring breaks starting the next week. Our girls go to school year round, this will be the first week of their spring break.

Erin

Spring break is different at different places. This will be our spring break, and we were on this same cruise a couple weeks ago and a lot of teens from Tennessee were in the teen club with them, and last year we took this same cruise and a lot of teens from Canada were there on spring break,
and the time before it was Texas).

Late dining is good if you are planning to get off of the ship and go on excursions at Nassau and if you want to stay late on Castaway Cay. And if the kids get hungry there is food on the top deck (I assume it will be like this on the Dream too), so they could get something there to hold them over (or order room service).

If you aren't sure about later dining, hold it and you can switch even when you get on the ship. The hard part is switching to early from late.

But, as I said, if you are planning on being out and doing things at port until late afternoon, you may want late dining. When we were on the 7 night cruises we preferred late dining for that reason. But on the 4 night, we don't get off at Nassau and at Castaway Cay we are back on by 4:00, so that isn't a problem.

[madmom1030]

[QUOTE=westjones;35943964]Spring break is different at different places. This will be our spring break, and we were on this same cruise a couple weeks ago and a lot of teens from Tennessee were in the teen club with them, and last year we took this same cruise and a lot of teens from Canada were there on spring break,
and the time before it was Texas).



Around here most schools have spring break the third and fourth weeks of March. So when we start break nobody else it out. I guess its different in different parts of the country. Its to cold and raining here the first half of March to really enjoy spring break. Just now becoming spring.:flower3:

Erin

[westjones]

It is too cold here, but my kids go to a Lab school run by a university, so we have break the same as the university. The rest of the schools in our area has break this week (which is still too cold, but better than the week we had).

I will say, this year on the cruise, the weather was a bit cool (but still nice). Florida was really COLD! BUT.....last year, on this same cruise (on these dates) the weather was PERFECT! So let's hope it will be like that next year. Regardless, I am sure we will have a wonderful time!

[Fatima1922]

Dear Westjones,

Thanks for starting this thread. I do agree it seems that this cruise will be full. I originally booked March 13. I work at a University and that would have been our spring break. Living in the Northeast, it seems most colleges are out during the 3rd week in March and elementary and secondary education go out near Easter. I changed to March 6 because there was a $300 difference for a cat 9 room. I assumed that it wouldn't be that crowded - oh well. I will just be happy to be on the ship.

We have late dining. It worked out well for us last time. We aren't usually home until 6pm so main dining would be too early for us.

Are either of you interested in doing a FE?

[westjones]

We probably won't do the FE (now that you pay for baggage on the planes, I make us travel very light), but I am sure there will be lots of others that will. If I had young kids I would do it because it would be so much fun for them (but I have teenagers).

After Christmas will be a good time to get the FE list going. Basically everyone who wants to do it will post their room number and everyone doing it will print out a list and go from there. By that time there will be a lot more people on our Dis Meet.

[madmom1030]

I am not sure abour FE. Depending on what airline that we fly and how our trip works out. We may add time at the world before or after. My dh wants to visit spring training next year and catch a couple of games that the Cardinals are playing in. So extra space may be limited.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Erin

[westjones]

I just looked at the Disney Cruise website and it looks like the prices are really going up for this cruise. If you have friends or family wanting to join they probably shouldn't wait too long. The three night before and after us isn't bad, but this one must be booking up fast. Glad I have my prices locked in!

[madmom1030]

Its just us going. Dh husband thinks its strange the way Disney prices its cruises, before we booked I kept telling him we need to make a decision before prices go up. He thinks they should get cheaper the closer we get not more expensive. We booked one year out, people think we are crazy for planning a vacation a year from now, but I know that its has to be done to get a good price.

Erin

[bigturkey12]

myself and my 14 year old {he will be 15 then} are booked on this cruise. we are also booked on the march 10 btb to make it a seven day cruise. when time comes closer ill see if we can do both or we may just cancel the 3 day and do a day at wdw after. really glad ive booked both because they said both sailings very full already. they did manage to get me the same stateroom number on both sailings but it sure wasnt easy. they worked a long time to do it. also just in 7 days the price of both cruises seems to have gone up. im glad i did it when i did. hope to get to know all of you and the closer we get can make some plans for the dis group for this cruise. anyone else from canada?we are from new brunswick.

[westjones]

I have a friend and her son (who will be 17) that are cruising with us who are originally from Canada (but now live here in the US).

I can't wait to see the new teen area (hope they late parents in on the first day, that is what they did on the wonder, and after that we couldn't go in). But I want to see it!

It is so hard to believe the cruise if filling up so fast so early!

[madmom1030]

:cheer2:Hello bigturkey:cheer2:

I think you are right westjones, we will have a very full ship.

The line for the aquaduck should be a lot of fun to wait in.

Have a good day.

Erin

[e55fan]

Just booked this cruise yesterday. Will be the 3rd cruise for the wife and myself but first with the kids daughter 4 and son 2. Can't wait!

[madmom1030]

:cheer2:welcome e55fan:cheer2:

[scrapycruiser]

Just booked this March 6 DREAM cruise today.:banana: It will be my DH and myself. This will be our 9th cruise on DCL. Our friends ,Big Turkey, are on this cruise and so we had to go !!! We have 2nd seating, waitlisted for 1st .

An idea about the FE. Our Baltic cruise that we are going on in July had a good idea. One gift to each cabin. Then those with kids, who want to, can exchange kids' names ,ages, cabin #'s for a Kids FE .

In Feb I had to bring an extra suitcase just for my FE gifts ! I really don't want to do it again next year. Plus we don't have young kids anymore. But to give out a small gift to each cabin would be fun.

HI ! My Canada friends !! :hug:

[bigturkey12]

Just booked this March 6 DREAM cruise today.:banana: It will be my DH and myself. This will be our 9th cruise on DCL. Our friends ,Big Turkey, are on this cruise and so we had to go !!! We have 2nd seating, waitlisted for 1st .

An idea about the FE. Our Baltic cruise that we are going on in July had a good idea. One gift to each cabin. Then those with kids, who want to, can exchange kids' names ,ages, cabin #'s for a Kids FE .

In Feb I had to bring an extra suitcase just for my FE gifts ! I really don't want to do it again next year. Plus we don't have young kids anymore. But to give out a small gift to each cabin would be fun.

HI ! My Canada friends !! :hug:
YIPEE, SCRAPYCRUISER IS COMING WITH US:hug::hug:
sounds like an awesome fe suggestion. one gift per cabin ,kids exchange names that will sure help on the suitcase space. i had to pay for 3 suitcases with delta when scrapycruiser and we did our feb magic fe. thats such a good idea.im so glad your coming were jumping for joy:banana::banana::banana: talk real soon

[scrapycruiser]

Thanks, it's nice to be wanted !!:)

Now lets get this DisMeet rolling !! :woohoo:

[Islandfamily]

We are having a Grand Gathering in March 2011 and will be on the March 6th cruise. Can't wait! Our last cruise was on the Wonder and we're looking forward to seeing the Dream. Should be a blast!

[cam71099]

We are on this sailing too. It will be me, hubby and 3 kids (DD 6(almost 7 by then), DS 5, and DS 3). We can not wait, it looks amazing. My DH and I are leaving next Friday by ourselves on the Magic doing the Med run. We LOVE DCL! Looking forward to meeting everyone and doing all the preplanning together!

Alyson

[Tir na nOg]

Hi everyone! I'm so excited!! :goodvibes This will be our first Disney cruise and on a new ship. I can hardly contain myself. :yay: And...it's an adult only, just me and DH. Looking forward to hearing all the details of the new ship.

[klkelley]

Hi everyone,
We're sailing also. We just booked our trip this weekend. We'll be spending five days at the Beach Club Villas and fours days on the Dream. Me, DH, 10 year old son, 8 year old daughter and my parents. We are all beyond excited.

[goingtotheworld]

Hooray!!! Count us in...We just booked the March 6, 2011 sailing! This will be our first ever cruise....Me, DH, DD 9 & DS 6! Look out Mickey here we come!


:cheer2::banana::cheer2::banana:

[AWHOFAN]

Looking forward to our first cruise but have done many other Disney places. April 2010

[SorcererChubby]

Count me in too !...My first Disney Cruise...so looking forward to it too

[liemge]

add 3 more to the party!!! Me, DH and DD (9 at sailing) are booked and ready to go!!

[westjones]

Wow! We are getting a good size group here already! Wonderful! I am so excited to see the new ship! :cool1:

[our2miracles]

We will be on this cruise as well. It will be my husband, me and our son (11) and daughter (9). This is our 2nd Disney cruise. Can't wait to see the new ship!

We also have friends that are joining us on this cruise and they have a daughter (9) and son (6). This will be their first Disney Cruise!

[mygrumpyness]

We are taking our first DC on the Wonder on 7/30/10 and then on this sailing on 3/6/11. I wonder how the Dream will compare to Royal Carribeans Freedom of the Seas as we took that cruise the end of April and that ship was awesome!

[westjones]

If you like Disney you will love Disney Cruises and I can't wait to see the Dream. But I think the RC ships look very nice and have a lot to do (like ice skating), but on the Disney ships you have the 'magic' that only Disney can provide. That is why we can't bring ourselves to try any other cruise line.

I can't wait until our March cruise! I am so excited for the new ship :)

[Fatima1922]

We are taking our first DC on the Wonder on 7/30/10 and then on this sailing on 3/6/11. I wonder how the Dream will compare to Royal Carribeans Freedom of the Seas as we took that cruise the end of April and that ship was awesome!

I agree with Westjones. I have cruised on RCL twice and then I did the Wonder in December. It was wonderful especially with a little one. I can't wait until March 2011. We are officially under the 6 month mark!!!!! I am booking a 7 day cruise on the magic for Nov 2011. It is pretty amazing!

[biohaz_man]

DW and I will be on this one too!

[Fatima1922]

I agree with Westjones. I have cruised on RCL twice and then I did the Wonder in December. It was wonderful especially with a little one. I can't wait until March 2011. We are officially under the 6 month mark!!!!! I am booking a 7 day cruise on the magic for Nov 2011. It is pretty amazing!

I don't know what I was calculating, we are 8 months away! Okay I am rushing the summer so we can get through this year and be that much closer to March 2011!

[U2FanHfx]

Hi All,

My DW and I just booked this cruise last week. Our friends dropped out of April so we moved it to be a my Birthday cruise! We can't wait to be on the Dream. This will be the first part of our 7 day back to back.

Our Spring break in Nova Scotia is two weeks in February this year due to hosting the Canada Games. I think everyone I talk to is heading to Florida/Disney! Glad we are not going at that time. Most other Atlantic Provinces are the second or third week in March.

Regs,

Chad J.

[scrapycruiser]

Hi All,

My DW and I just booked this cruise last week. Our friends dropped out of April so we moved it to be a my Birthday cruise! We can't wait to be on the Dream. This will be the first part of our 7 day back to back.

Our Spring break in Nova Scotia is two weeks in February this year due to hosting the Canada Games. I think everyone I talk to is heading to Florida/Disney! Glad we are not going at that time. Most other Atlantic Provinces are the second or third week in March.

Regs,

Chad J.

This will be our 1st B2B cruise ! It will be me,Gina and DH Bruce along with my MIL & SIL for this cruise. Then just me & DH on the 3-day. This will also be my birthday....but as empty nesters, who's counting !! :rotfl2:

I'm going to wait and see closer to the time about the weather as far as excursions go. I'd love to go to the waterpark at Atlantis. We've been to the aquarium there and it's great. Definitely worth going to. Everything is very expensive. We ordered 2 mimosas...$32 !! :scared1: We were going to eat lunch there, but ended up back on the ship for burgers.

If you haven't been to Nassau go to the market, but be ready to bargain. The Pirate museum is very good. We did the dolphin tour with the Granddaughters one year and that was alot of fun.There's a couple of hotels that offer day rates.

See you on the ship !:dance3:

[AWHOFAN]

This our first cruise of anykind. There are three of us including our daughter which will be 4 at the time. Any play friends for her. I've been counting days for over a year.

[AWHOFAN]

This our first cruise of anykind. There are three of us including our daughter which will be 4 at the time. Any play friends for her. I've been counting the days for over a year.

[jestersgypsy]

Hey Everybody, Add three more to the list!!! It will be DW, DH, and DD (age 11 for the cruise). We went on our first Disney Cruise this past April and had a blast, so here we are again. If enough people are interested, I would love to do the FE. It was so much fun returning to your cabin and finding a treat!! Can't wait to see the new ship:banana::banana::banana:

[scrapycruiser]

Hey Everybody, Add three more to the list!!! It will be DW, DH, and DD (age 11 for the cruise). We went on our first Disney Cruise this past April and had a blast, so here we are again. If enough people are interested, I would love to do the FE. It was so much fun returning to your cabin and finding a treat!! Can't wait to see the new ship:banana::banana::banana:

:welcome: It's good to see more Disney cruisers !! Yes, cruising with Disney can be habit forming ! :rolleyes1This will be our 9th ! Our son & family went on their 1st in July and they've booked a Med Cruise with us next May.:cool1:

FE's are fun. I might be interested in participating ??:confused3

[Fatima1922]

This our first cruise of anykind. There are three of us including our daughter which will be 4 at the time. Any play friends for her. I've been counting days for over a year.


My daughter will be four then as well. Maybe we can have them meet?

[Fatima1922]

Hey Everybody, Add three more to the list!!! It will be DW, DH, and DD (age 11 for the cruise). We went on our first Disney Cruise this past April and had a blast, so here we are again. If enough people are interested, I would love to do the FE. It was so much fun returning to your cabin and finding a treat!! Can't wait to see the new ship:banana::banana::banana:

I am definitely interested in doing the FE.

[3Charbys]

Hello fellow cruisers!!:wave:
Looking forward to this cruise! :boat: :cool1:
We are Canadians from out west in Alberta.
This is our 2nd cruise with DCL.
We are celebrating a very special event on this cruise, the 3rd anniversary of DD's princess: last chemotherapy treatment in Feb 2008.
A 2nd celebration is our 9th anniversary at the end of the month.:hug:

We switched to this cruise from the 7d Western on the Magic, as we wanted to save some $$ for our 6 days at the park @ the Caribbean Beach Club.

We are not interested in doing the FE thing, sorry... with luggage weights and restrictions and all the stuff we need to bring along for a 12 day trip...

But yeah! This is gonna be fun peeps!!!:cheer2:

[3Charbys]

Does anyone have any thoughts on our chances of changing to 1st dining?? I don't know if our 6 year old will make it for the late dining.:confused3
We are taking the Magic Express from the Caribbean Beach on the morning of the cruise... any ideas what time they make it to port for me to request a change once on board??
TIA
Wanda

[westjones]

Honestly, I think it may be hard to get first dining this time because in March when I made my reservation I got 1st dining and a week later (mid March) our friends decided to join us and they were waitlisted for 1st dining. Now since then they have been moved to first dining, but I was surprised that at almost a year from this cruise they were already all booked for first dining.

Have you asked to be waitlisted yet? And I am not sure then the buses arrive, but I think it is mid afternoon. I know it is later than when we drive ourselves and we are there when they open.

You could always used a Limo service to take you there earlier so you could have a better chance of switching.

Oh and WELCOME! I am so excited about this cruise. I can't wait to see the Dream :)

[scrapycruiser]

Does anyone have any thoughts on our chances of changing to 1st dining?? I don't know if our 6 year old will make it for the late dining.:confused3
We are taking the Magic Express from the Caribbean Beach on the morning of the cruise... any ideas what time they make it to port for me to request a change once on board??
TIA
Wanda

Welcome !!:dance3:
And what a wonderful thing to celebrate !!!!
I would suggest taking a limo from the hotel to the pier if you want to board as soon as possible to try and change your dining seating. We have taken Tiffiney Town Car many times. It would be $110 + tip from the Caribbean Beach to Port Canaveral. Possibly cheaper than the bus x 3 people.:flower3:

[scrapycruiser]

Does anyone have any thoughts on our chances of changing to 1st dining?? I don't know if our 6 year old will make it for the late dining.:confused3
We are taking the Magic Express from the Caribbean Beach on the morning of the cruise... any ideas what time they make it to port for me to request a change once on board??
TIA
Wanda

Welcome !!:dance3:
And what a wonderful thing to celebrate !!!!
I would suggest taking a limo from the hotel to the pier if you want to board as soon as possible to try and change your dining seating. We have taken Tiffiney Town Car many times. It would be $110 + tip from the Caribbean Beach to Port Canaveral. Possibly cheaper than the bus x 3 people.:flower3:

[3Charbys]

So... how would it work if we linked rezzies with someone who was already 1st dining... do you think that would possibly get a switch for us??
Ya never know... just asking...

[scrapycruiser]

So... how would it work if we linked rezzies with someone who was already 1st dining... do you think that would possibly get a switch for us??
Ya never know... just asking...

Sounds like a great idea. It might work. Sorry, we're 2nd seating .

[3Charbys]

S'alright... perhaps being from the mountain time zone she will still be on "our time" when it comes to meals etc.
We will still try to change our dining when we board, but I guess we can't stress over it!

[3Charbys]

Hi'ya all!
We did it we confirmed our rezzies at WDW prior to this cruise. We went with a preferred room at the POR.:dance3: I really would have liked the CBC but thre were a few days where we would have been in a Pirate themed room and then moved to a prerred... didn't want the hassel. But I will keep my eye :surfweb: on it! The pool there looks so fab for our DD!

[westjones]

Hi'ya all!
We did it we confirmed our rezzies at WDW prior to this cruise. We went with a preferred room at the POR.:dance3: I really would have liked the CBC but thre were a few days where we would have been in a Pirate themed room and then moved to a prerred... didn't want the hassel. But I will keep my eye :surfweb: on it! The pool there looks so fab for our DD!



I think you will really like POR. My girls liked it SO much better there than CBR. And one cool thing is there is a boat to take you to DTD if you want to go there (nice place to hang out the first night you arrive).

And at PO you can used both themed pools (the one at POFQ and POR). The food court is great there too. And it is just beautiful there!

[Batt2fd]

Our family is booked anlong with some frineds... Can't wait to see the new ship!!!

[westjones]

My twin 17 year old daughters will be sailing with us, and so I am wondering if there are any others on this thread who will have teens with them.

Right now the trip seems so far away, but it is nice to think about on stressful days :goodvibes

[scrapycruiser]

Our family is booked anlong with some frineds... Can't wait to see the new ship!!!


:welcome:

It's exciting to see new cruisers for March 6 on the boards !!:dance3:

[Batt2fd]

Thanks!!! We have two girls 13 and 10 at sailing. Can't wait to meet some new friends. This is our third Disney Cruise. Booked at the Radisson the night before... anyone else at the radisson?

[scrapycruiser]

Thanks!!! We have two girls 13 and 10 at sailing. Can't wait to meet some new friends. This is our third Disney Cruise. Booked at the Radisson the night before... anyone else at the radisson?

We've stayed there before and really liked it, but will be at the MCO Hyatt this time.

[scrapycruiser]

Thanks!!! We have two girls 13 and 10 at sailing. Can't wait to meet some new friends. This is our third Disney Cruise. Booked at the Radisson the night before... anyone else at the radisson?

Thanks for the hurricaine info....very interesting ! Hope you guys are ok, we'll just get alot of rain and maybe strong winds.

[jestersgypsy]

Hey Scrapycruiser,

Would you please help me with any info on booking at the MCO Hyatt the night before the cruise? This past April, we took the 6:00am flight out of Pensacola, which means we were up at 3:00am! This time we thought we would fly out the day before, so we could enjoy the first night at sea a little more:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[3Charbys]

Well we just booked a Hyatt "day room" for $89.00.
It will be somewhere to go and hang out after Mickey:smickey::donald::tinker: and the gang kick us off the ship and before our late flight at 7pm.
They let you have the room from 10:00 until 6:00 pm if anyone else is needing this kind of stopover.
We thought of going to DTD, butjust did not want to have to deal with luggage and stuff.
Wanda

[DaveQ]

We like arriving the night before... then we have no worries about something going wrong. The Radisson includes parking with the cost of the room and has a shuttle to the ship. There are some great restaurants at the port we enjoy before the cruse.

[westjones]

Unless your flight gets in late, you may want to consider driving over to port and staying there the night before. You can rent a car (we use Budget) and return it at port.

Now some people like to stay over at Disney the night before. And it is nice to go to Downtown Disney if you have time. But we like staying at Port so we can sleep in and not rush to get to the ship.

This year we won't be doing this because we are flying in on Friday and going to Disney on Saturday. But if we were flying in on Saturday, we would go over to Port as long as our flight got in by 7:00 pm. Later than that, we would probably consider the Hyatt (which is VERY nice, we have stayed there twice and liked it......this will be our 11th cruise, so we have tried different ways of doing this).

[scrapycruiser]

Hey Scrapycruiser,

Would you please help me with any info on booking at the MCO Hyatt the night before the cruise? This past April, we took the 6:00am flight out of Pensacola, which means we were up at 3:00am! This time we thought we would fly out the day before, so we could enjoy the first night at sea a little more:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

We have done both, the Radisson near the pier and the MCO Hyatt. The cost is pretty much the same. If you stay at the Raddison you'll rent a car ; if you stay at the Hyatt ,you'll get bus transfers.

We just went online and booked our MCO Hyatt room. Be sure to note that you'll be doing the Disney cruise the next day.

Since it's early March we chose the Hyatt over the Radisson because we weren't sure if it would be warm enough to swim that evening . If it were late spring or summer we'd probably stay at the Radisson. The pool is wonderful !

Let me know if you need anymore info about the Hyatt & the transfer the next am. :flower3:

[DaveQ]

We live in Florida, se we will be driving. I hate to pay for parking at the port. For about the same amount we get a room the night before and relax and enjoy the day before the cruise.

[madmom1030]

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to let you know that we had a conflict come up with this sailing date and had to switch our cruise to the Magic a couple of weeks later. Enjoy the Dream.

Erin

[3Charbys]

Wondering if there are any other Canadians sailing on this voyage?

[3Charbys]

:welcome: Batt2fd Family!
We are all excited to be on the new DCL ship!!

[scrapycruiser]

Wondering if there are any other Canadians sailing on this voyage?

Our friends, Big Turkey 12 are from Canada ! :cheer2:

What's everyone doing in Nassau ?
What we'll do depends on the weather. Hate to book a snorkling excursion if the water is cold. I don't suppose the pools at the resorts are heated ?:confused3

[3Charbys]

Scrappy,
We really want to hit a beach and get our cold Canadian toes (& other parts...:lmao:) into the sand. As a past travel agent I would love to go see Atlantis and all of that amazing resort... but our goal is to get some beach time... Any suggestions on that???

[scrapycruiser]

Scrappy,
We really want to hit a beach and get our cold Canadian toes (& other parts...:lmao:) into the sand. As a past travel agent I would love to go see Atlantis and all of that amazing resort... but our goal is to get some beach time... Any suggestions on that???

If you've never seen Atlantis then go there. If you want to go on your own it's so easy . Take a taxi to Atlantis. At the hotel you can purchase tickets for the aquarium. It's so cool...underground. Then when you're finished I'd look around the hotel, then head to the beach. I wouldn't eat lunch at Atlantis as it's so expensive ! You could take the taxi back to the ship for lunch OR , 1 idea is go out to Cable Beach to the Wyndham Hotel/ Sheraton. You can get a day pass pretty cheap and they have a great place to get a burger right on the beach.We were there a year ago and I think the pass was $15 / pp and you could use both hotel pools.
Another option is to do the ships' tour to Atlantis, convienient but expensive. OR plan 3... go to Atlantis and afterwards go to the public beach nearby. You could probably walk or get another taxi. Taxi's are cheap in Nassau.

Just some ideas !:flower3:

[3Charbys]

Awesome suggestions Scrapy! I have some research to do I guess! I do know that we aren't interested in the straw market.
Has Disney sent out the port information packet for this cruise to anyone yet??
Thanks
W

[Mineu]

Hey Everyone: Am I on the correct thread-where are all the fellow Louisiana Mardi Gras refugee's? We booked this cruise last Mardi Gras while on board the 7 day that turned into a 6 day cruise (long story)! Anyway, we are 2 adults, 17,(senior-boy), 14 (eighth grade boy), and 12 (seventh grade girl)-all crammed into a 4A somewhere on deck 10-we usually have two SPH rooms-so, we'll see how well we all travel together. Someone let me know if this is not the Mardi Gras Cruise:goodvibes

[westjones]

Hey Everyone: Am I on the correct thread-where are all the fellow Louisiana Mardi Gras refugee's? We booked this cruise last Mardi Gras while on board the 7 day that turned into a 6 day cruise (long story)! Anyway, we are 2 adults, 17,(senior-boy), 14 (eighth grade boy), and 12 (seventh grade girl)-all crammed into a 4A somewhere on deck 10-we usually have two SPH rooms-so, we'll see how well we all travel together. Someone let me know if this is not the Mardi Gras Cruise:goodvibes

Did you just book? I thought I saw on the disneycruise.com website they only had Cat. 4s left. I think our ship is almost full!

Nice to see another teen! I have twin daughters who are also 17 (Juniors) and they will probably be in the teen club a lot. I loved it last year on the Wonder. It is nice they have a place for the younger teens to hang out now on the Dream. That is something we missed on when my girls were 14 (we didn't cruise that year because I didn't want them in with the older teens).

Welcome!

[Mineu]

Thanks! We booked when silvers were allowed to call in for the Dream and then converted it to onboard bookings last Mardi Gras. At that time we had two cabins on this cruise and the 3 day following it-but I "borrowed" two cabins to book Alaska and squeezed us all into one 4A about a month or two ago...How old are your teens-my 17 year old is very shy -the 14 year old is the opposite and my daughter is a combination of the two!

[westjones]

Thanks! We booked when silvers were allowed to call in for the Dream and then converted it to onboard bookings last Mardi Gras. At that time we had two cabins on this cruise and the 3 day following it-but I "borrowed" two cabins to book Alaska and squeezed us all into one 4A about a month or two ago...How old are your teens-my 17 year old is very shy -the 14 year old is the opposite and my daughter is a combination of the two!

My twins just turned 17 and they are Juniors this year. They have been sailing on the DCL since they were 5. We just skipped the year they were 14 because I didn't want them in with the older teens. But at 15 and 16 they loved the teen club and hopefully will again this year.

My girls are twins, but they don't look alike and their personalities are very different. One is quieter (not shy, but quiet) and very athletic and the other is talkative and outgoing (a cheerleader).

[Mineu]

My 16 year old (he's a junior this year) opted to stay home and go on a school trip-he liked the teen clubs-my oldest one didn't. They all tease each other so much-it's just too hard for them to interact while their siblings are around...

[beanersmom305]

This will be our first Disney Cruise!! My DD turns 13 on March 5th and we cannot wait to see the Dream - I have looked through the posts - but I don't see any FE people!! Doesn't anyone want to do this??? I sounds like so much extra fun !! Maybe I missed something... Glad to see there will be some tweens onboard. My daughter keeps saying she won't make any friends, but I know she will!! Can't wait to see the ship in America!! I have really enjoyed watching all the updates on the ship's progress!! It's going to be great!! :cool1::yay::flower3:

[scrapycruiser]

We have done the FE in the past, when my Grandchildren were with us, but have decided not to do it this time. Sorry ! I agree it is alot of fun. Hope you get a group together. :wizard:

[beanersmom305]

We have done the FE in the past, when my Grandchildren were with us, but have decided not to do it this time. Sorry ! I agree it is alot of fun. Hope you get a group together. :wizard:

MEE TOO !! I did go back through and found a couple of people - but I've never done it, so I hope someone else is willing to organize it.. My dd I have already made our FE- I hooe we get to use it - !!!I am soo excited about this cruise... :cool1:

[jestersgypsy]

I would really like to do the FE exchange:cool1: I know my DD (11) and I and even my DH enjoyed it on our last cruise!!! Hopefully we can generate more interest in the coming months.

[Fatima1922]

I would really like to do the FE exchange:cool1: I know my DD (11) and I and even my DH enjoyed it on our last cruise!!! Hopefully we can generate more interest in the coming months.


We are definitely in. I have my 4 year old dd loved it. Even my DH was impressed by the whole concept when we did it.

[beanersmom305]

I'm soo glad there are other people that want to do this. I have already been picking up little things here and there... Since I have never done this, I hope someone else will kinda be in charge of The organization of it.. I think it could probably get pretty big considering some of the other posts on FE's I have seen.. Well I will have to be patient !! SOOOO EXCITED !!!! :cool1:

[jimmiemcinpa]

We are doing this cruies and B2B with the Mar 10 Cruise. Chris and I would be more than happy to participate if someone organizes a listing.

Thanks and have a great day.

Jim

:goodvibes:goodvibes

[scrapycruiser]

We are doing this cruies and B2B with the Mar 10 Cruise. Chris and I would be more than happy to participate if someone organizes a listing.

Thanks and have a great day.

Jim

:goodvibes:goodvibes

:welcome:

Happy to see more families on our Roll Call !

We're doing the B2B also. We have an aft verandah on the Mar 6, but were not able to get the same cabin on the Mar 10 cruise . Hopefully, you were able to keep your cabin.:thumbsup2

[jimmiemcinpa]

Yes we were able to keep the same cabin.:thumbsup2

Jim and Chris 2A 7606 incase someone is starting a FE list. I think they are starting one for the March 10th sail date as well.

Looking forward to seeing the new ship.

Jim:yay:

[jestersgypsy]

I don't know what is all involved in organizing a FE exchange, but I am willing to learn with your help. I will be glad to keep a list of everyone that wants to participate and send them out. Based on my first FE exchange this past April, it was really nice to get ideas about what the kids liked (gum, candy, etc.) and were into. It really makes shopping easier, or gets those creative juices flowing!!!!! So, if you are game then I am too!!!

Cindy

PS I must have drank the water in Mexico Saturday to have suggested this:lmao::lmao:

[scrapycruiser]

I don't know what is all involved in organizing a FE exchange, but I am willing to learn with your help. I will be glad to keep a list of everyone that wants to participate and send them out. Based on my first FE exchange this past April, it was really nice to get ideas about what the kids liked (gum, candy, etc.) and were into. It really makes shopping easier, or gets those creative juices flowing!!!!! So, if you are game then I am too!!!

Cindy

PS I must have drank the water in Mexico Saturday to have suggested this:lmao::lmao:

Thanks for stepping up ! :cheer2: The FE is always fun. Other than getting a list of names and cabin #'s, not much else to it.

If I may make a suggestion. 1 gift per cabin

Maybe the cabin's with kids could exchange kids' gifts also.

Maybe we're the only "couple". :confused3 If that's the case, I'd be happy to give to the kids as well. :thumbsup2

If you do a search on the Disboards for organizing the FE you might get more info. :surfweb:

[zulemara]

My grandma(81) and I just booked this cruise! I'm so excited to get on the new ship!

[tigger2002]

We are thinking about going on this cruise also.

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Have there been any prices changes lately? I know that the prices go up and down depending on how far out the cruise is.

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[westjones]

We are thinking about going on this cruise also.

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Have there been any prices changes lately? I know that the prices go up and down depending on how far out the cruise is.

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Well I know that for our family, we couldn't book anymore. They must be full in terms of families with teens (we are 2 adults 2 teens). But it looks like 2 adults can still book.

Have you checked it out on the Disney Cruise website? I think the ship is almost full.

[scrapycruiser]

:welcome:

Welcome all our new "DREAM" families !!

If the ship is almost full we all better get in line for the AquaDuck !!

Who is doing the FE ? What was the decision about the gifts ?

Who is platinum, gold, silver or new to DCL ??


We are doing the FE. Would like to know if we're doing separate

gifts for the kids OR just 1 gift per stateroom ?? :flower3:

Bruce & I are gold ( this is our 9th Disney Cruise )


What about you ??:confused3

[Fatima1922]

We definitely want to do the FE. As for gifts, we can do just the kids or one gift per family. We are completely open! We are silver but I am hooked so I know we will eventually going to be platinum:goodvibes

:welcome:

Welcome all our new "DREAM" families !!

If the ship is almost full we all better get in line for the AquaDuck !!

Who is doing the FE ? What was the decision about the gifts ?

Who is platinum, gold, silver or new to DCL ??


We are doing the FE. Would like to know if we're doing separate

gifts for the kids OR just 1 gift per stateroom ?? :flower3:

Bruce & I are gold ( this is our 9th Disney Cruise )


What about you ??:confused3

[beanersmom305]

Hi this will be my and my DD -13- first cruise I absoliutely know that I am more excited than she is - however when I showed her all the cool magnets ****** had created with her name on them - she sorta lit up - it's tweendom angsty I gues, but I KNOW SHE'S GOING TO HAVE A BLAST. We want to do FE's and am open to either way. But it does sound like so much extra fun for everyone I sort of hope everyone can be included !! Im a kid at heart what can I say?? I have been picking little things up here and there for kids- guess I better cut that out for now.. I do have a good idea for a family/cabin gift so I'm covered there too... Can't wait til Saturday when she rolls out of MW- man I really hope someone in Germany films it...Just read today about new onboard entertainment, and new additions to Pirates night..I CAN'T WAIT !!!!!!:):):):):)!!!!!:banana::cool1::yay::dance3::

[Fatima1922]

I wouldn't mind including everyone as well. I have to tell you, my DH didn't understand this whole FE thing but when we would get to the room at the end of the day and see the gifts for all of us, he would get excited. We booked this cruise in December 09. It seemed so far away then and now I look at your ticker and see we are only 4 months away I find myself getting excited. We booked our flights, hotel and car (to and from). Just need to pay the cruise off to make it official! Anyone looking at future cruises?

Hi this will be my and my DD -13- first cruise I absoliutely know that I am more excited than she is - however when I showed her all the cool magnets ****** had created with her name on them - she sorta lit up - it's tweendom angsty I gues, but I KNOW SHE'S GOING TO HAVE A BLAST. We want to do FE's and am open to either way. But it does sound like so much extra fun for everyone I sort of hope everyone can be included !! Im a kid at heart what can I say?? I have been picking little things up here and there for kids- guess I better cut that out for now.. I do have a good idea for a family/cabin gift so I'm covered there too... Can't wait til Saturday when she rolls out of MW- man I really hope someone in Germany films it...Just read today about new onboard entertainment, and new additions to Pirates night..I CAN'T WAIT !!!!!!:):):):):)!!!!!:banana::cool1::yay::dance3::

[beanersmom305]

I wouldn't mind including everyone as well. I have to tell you, my DH didn't understand this whole FE thing but when we would get to the room at the end of the day and see the gifts for all of us, he would get excited. We booked this cruise in December 09. It seemed so far away then and now I look at your ticker and see we are only 4 months away I find myself getting excited. We booked our flights, hotel and car (to and from). Just need to pay the cruise off to make it official! Anyone looking at future cruises?

I am hoping to put a deposit on something while we're onboard. I am thinking of Christmas 2011- All this magic - and Christmas too !! Whew!!! :):):):) :flower3::woohoo:

[zulemara]

well my grandma and I are booked and I bought her airfare!(I live in orlando). I'm so excited!!!

I plan on booking the Fantasy while on board if I am able to. It's a catch 22 though because I can get CM rates on the Fantasy that are probably cheaper than the on board rates. I'll have to figure that out as time goes on.

edit: Grandma is new to cruising and I am silver CC. I've been on a 3, 4, and 7 night, doing another 4 night on the wonder in Dec(PCC 2.0) and then the Dream and looking forward to the Fantasy!

[scrapycruiser]

well my grandma and I are booked and I bought her airfare!(I live in orlando). I'm so excited!!!

I plan on booking the Fantasy while on board if I am able to. It's a catch 22 though because I can get CM rates on the Fantasy that are probably cheaper than the on board rates. I'll have to figure that out as time goes on.

edit: Grandma is new to cruising and I am silver CC. I've been on a 3, 4, and 7 night, doing another 4 night on the wonder in Dec(PCC 2.0) and then the Dream and looking forward to the Fantasy!

WELCOME !!!

Is everyone watching the float out of the Dream on the Web Cam ?http://www.meyerwerft.de/index_e.html

[3Charbys]

http://news.travel.aol.com/2010/10/15/disney-cruise-lines-upgrades-castaway-cay/

This little clip has us so excited to walk off the Dream and see all the new changes to our favorite stretch of beach in the whole world!!!:cool1:

[debsite]

Hi,

We are also joining you on March 6th. We are a family of 4 with a 17 year old daughter and a 9 year old son. It's the trip my daughter picked for her graduation!
We had booked B2B with the 10th cruise, but we ended up cancelling the
10th portion in favor of going to the parks. The having to get off the ship and back on even though we had the same cabins was the deciding factor. We really didn't wan't to "waste" that day sitting in the port and going through boarding again.
Anyway - it opened up 2 connecting family oceanview cabins on the 10th for some family who was waiting to go!

Debbie Paul

[westjones]

Hi,

We are also joining you on March 6th. We are a family of 4 with a 17 year old daughter and a 9 year old son. It's the trip my daughter picked for her graduation!
We had booked B2B with the 10th cruise, but we ended up cancelling the
10th portion in favor of going to the parks. The having to get off the ship and back on even though we had the same cabins was the deciding factor. We really didn't wan't to "waste" that day sitting in the port and going through boarding again.
Anyway - it opened up 2 connecting family oceanview cabins on the 10th for some family who was waiting to go!

Debbie Paul


Yeah! Another teenager! I have twin 17 year old girls who will also be on the cruise. I think the new teen area looks wonderful and can't wait for my girls to give it a try.

[3Charbys]

Here is a clip... after of course an advertisement that was on ABC about the Dream and the AquaDuck!!

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/DisneyDream/video/scenes-disney-dream-12064846?tab=9482930&section=1206852&playlist=11128091&page=2&ref=nf

[scrapycruiser]

Here is a clip... after of course an advertisement that was on ABC about the Dream and the AquaDuck!!

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/DisneyDream/video/scenes-disney-dream-12064846?tab=9482930&section=1206852&playlist=11128091&page=2&ref=nf

THANKS for the video ! I would have missed it otherwise.

I'm looking forward to the AquaDuck ! :banana:


Do we have a list of those that are doing the FE ? :confused3
Also, the ages of the kids I need.

[AWHOFAN]

Under a four months to go. Watching the new video there will be some cool new things to do.

[beanersmom305]

Soo excited !! We're gonna have a blast.. :cool1::thumbsup2:rolleyes1

[3Charbys]

Loving our countdown ticker... 107 days until we fly south to enjoy a week at the parks before the cruise!!
How is everyone marking the days???
We have been putting stickers on the calendar ... well our 6 year old has anyways....
It has been so exciting to see all of the videos and clips of the dream that have been floating around lately! It just increases our anticipation!!!
Hope all is well with everyone....

[3Charbys]

Wondering if most folks picked a specific cabin when booking or did they do the Guarantee thing hoping for an upgrade??:thumbsup2

We are Deck 8 midships starboard, loved the view of Castaway last time;).

Where you you???

[scrapycruiser]

Wondering if most folks picked a specific cabin when booking or did they do the Guarantee thing hoping for an upgrade??:thumbsup2

We are Deck 8 midships starboard, loved the view of Castaway last time;).

Where you you???

We booked cabin # 6688 , aft. We had cruised on the RCL Jewel in an aft cabin and LOVED it !! Very quiet and private, faces the wake and has a deeper balcony. :yay:

[3Charbys]

We have cruised :boat: twice with Princess and one other time on the:wizard: Magic... usually midship. On Princess we did the inside cabins and then spoiled ourselves with a balcony on the Magic and will probably always go with one in the future. Especially with the younger kiddos... it is nice to have somewhere to go hang out when it it naptime!! She is no longer a "napper" but you never know with all the excitement and fun it just might happen!
So a bigger balcony would definitley be a plus!!! Do you think you feel more motion in the aft cabins??? I know when we were in some rough seas the dinners in the restaurants we went to were "interesting" ...lol

[3Charbys]

This Cruise can't come soon enough!! We have now had a week of snow... when it decided to come it came!! I can't beleive just last monday I picked up the kiddo from school with just a hoodie and now...brrr... full on winter gear!!!

[jestersgypsy]

Good Evening Everyone,
Just thought I would check in and wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Where I live, Mobile, Alabama, we are still in shorts and t-shirts. For the cruisers that are wanting to participate in the FE gift exchange, if you would please let me know who you are, I can start a list for everyone else. It would also be really helpful if you are traveling with kids, to let me know their ages and what they are into. It makes it easier to find the perfect gifts (at least for me it does)!:dance3:
Cindy

[SorcererChubby]

Good Evening Everyone,
Just thought I would check in and wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Where I live, Mobile, Alabama, we are still in shorts and t-shirts. For the cruisers that are wanting to participate in the FE gift exchange, if you would please let me know who you are, I can start a list for everyone else. It would also be really helpful if you are traveling with kids, to let me know their ages and what they are into. It makes it easier to find the perfect gifts (at least for me it does)!:dance3:
Cindy

Well hello to another Mobilian...I too live in Mobile and loving this wonderful weather...looking forward to the cruise...and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone

[Fatima1922]

Hi Cindy,

Thanks for take care of this. We are definitely interested in participating in the FE. There are three of us (DH, DD4 and I).

Fatima

[3Charbys]

Just stopping in to wish all our American cruising friends a Happy Thanksgiving later this week!! Hope you have a great day and get all the deals you want on Friday!!!

[beanersmom305]

Thanks for the well wishes. I see you're visiting the parks before the cruise. DD and I will be going to WDW once we get off the ship. It is always such a let down tio get back on dry land that I figure we might as well go and spend the rest of the week there. So lookin' forward to this (our first) cruise... Is your family participating in the FE's?? :cool1::banana:

[queenbee99]

Hi! We are booked on this cruise as well, although I really wanted to switch it to the Transatlantic, I just can't commit to it just yetafter that fiasco on the other cruise line! LOL The flights coming home are super expensive. Anyway, if we go then it will be me, dh and my 7 year old dd. I wish our final payment wasn't due till after the maiden voyage. Is anyone anxious about it being a larger boat and being sold out? I need a RELAXING vacation!

[scrapycruiser]

Hi! We are booked on this cruise as well, although I really wanted to switch it to the Transatlantic, I just can't commit to it just yetafter that fiasco on the other cruise line! LOL The flights coming home are super expensive. Anyway, if we go then it will be me, dh and my 7 year old dd. I wish our final payment wasn't due till after the maiden voyage. Is anyone anxious about it being a larger boat and being sold out? I need a RELAXING vacation!

Not worried at all. Disney really knows how to handle crowds. I will be excited to read the trip reports from the early DREAM cruisers ! A larger ship doesn't concern me. BUT I would never want to go on the Epic...that's too big !

[scrapycruiser]

Good Evening Everyone,
Just thought I would check in and wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Where I live, Mobile, Alabama, we are still in shorts and t-shirts. For the cruisers that are wanting to participate in the FE gift exchange, if you would please let me know who you are, I can start a list for everyone else. It would also be really helpful if you are traveling with kids, to let me know their ages and what they are into. It makes it easier to find the perfect gifts (at least for me it does)!:dance3:
Cindy

We will participate in the FE exchange. Just me (Gina) and dh (Bruce), Cabin # 6688 :banana: Thanks for organizing it !:flower3:

[queenbee99]

All I know is we did the 4 day cruise 2 years ago that was sold out and it was on the smaller ship and there was lots of waiting for character lines. We had a great time but I was under the impression that there was a lot less standing in line for things you wanted to do on the boat and it wasn't the case when we went 2 years ago. Now we have a bigger boat and it makes me wonder. Not worried at all. Disney really knows how to handle crowds. I will be excited to read the trip reports from the early DREAM cruisers ! A larger ship doesn't concern me. BUT I would never want to go on the Epic...that's too big !

[scrapycruiser]

All I know is we did the 4 day cruise 2 years ago that was sold out and it was on the smaller ship and there was lots of waiting for character lines. We had a great time but I was under the impression that there was a lot less standing in line for things you wanted to do on the boat and it wasn't the case when we went 2 years ago. Now we have a bigger boat and it makes me wonder.

There is a way to beat the character lines. In the Daily Navigator it tells when and where and which characters will appear. Just plan on being there a feew minutes early. Also, you can call from your cabin to check on the charadters' appearances.

[queenbee99]

There is a way to beat the character lines. In the Daily Navigator it tells when and where and which characters will appear. Just plan on being there a feew minutes early. Also, you can call from your cabin to check on the charadters' appearances.

Yeah, we did do that. We still waited. Sometimes Mickey and Minnie were 2 separate lines too, so you would have to wait in one and then go wait in the other. I mean I was led to believe that the characters where everywhere and they were more accessible then at WDW but we waited about as much on the boat as we do in the parks. Plus they do close the lines just like at WDW. It also required some orchestrating to get to do the activities that my dd wanted to do in the kids club, the shows and the dinners. I just wonder if it is going to be more of an issue with lots more people. Our previous cruise was also a sold out one.

[josiedebo]

Thanks for stepping up ! :cheer2: The FE is always fun. Other than getting a list of names and cabin #'s, not much else to it.

If I may make a suggestion. 1 gift per cabin

Maybe the cabin's with kids could exchange kids' gifts also.

Maybe we're the only "couple". :confused3 If that's the case, I'd be happy to give to the kids as well. :thumbsup2

If you do a search on the Disboards for organizing the FE you might get more info. :surfweb:


HI! i'm sailing the March 6th cruise with hubby,2 boys(8,3) and my 6 yr old daughter. It's our 1st Disney cruise so you can imagine our excitement, well kids don't know yet it's their Xmas present. I just ordered our FE, but and just learning on how this works. Can you please help a first timer out and explain. Are gifts given out daily to everyone who signs up oris it just the group your with. My mom would also like to be part and more than likely my sister and her family. Would love feedback!

[Fatima1922]

HI! i'm sailing the March 6th cruise with hubby,2 boys(8,3) and my 6 yr old daughter. It's our 1st Disney cruise so you can imagine our excitement, well kids don't know yet it's their Xmas present. I just ordered our FE, but and just learning on how this works. Can you please help a first timer out and explain. Are gifts given out daily to everyone who signs up oris it just the group your with. My mom would also like to be part and more than likely my sister and her family. Would love feedback!

I did it the first time last December. It was one gift per child and then one gift for the adults in the room but as a group we can decide to do it anyway we would like. I do have to tell you that it was exciting to come back to a room with a full FE. It was also fun running around with my daughter delivering gifts.

[josiedebo]

I did it the first time last December. It was one gift per child and then one gift for the adults in the room but as a group we can decide to do it anyway we would like. I do have to tell you that it was exciting to come back to a room with a full FE. It was also fun running around with my daughter delivering gifts.

I would love to do it! Is it just a one time thing or everday that your on the ship? Also how do I get signed up, as well as knowing what other families will also be participating?

[scrapycruiser]

I would love to do it! Is it just a one time thing or everday that your on the ship? Also how do I get signed up, as well as knowing what other families will also be participating?

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33184281&postcount=2

If I did this right, here is the info for the FE exchange.

We have always given gifts to each cabin participating and each child one time.If you end up with ,say, 20 cabins, there's no way you could do it more than once. Esp with the airlines luggage restrictions.

It is alot of fun, even for couples w/o kids !!

I believe jestergypsy is organizing the FE. Correct me if I'm wrong.

I know everyone is busy now with the holidays, but hopefully ,after New Years we'll get a list of who's participating.

[scrapycruiser]

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33184281&postcount=2

If I did this right, here is the info for the FE exchange.

We have always given gifts to each cabin participating and each child one time.If you end up with ,say, 20 cabins, there's no way you could do it more than once. Esp with the airlines luggage restrictions.

It is alot of fun, even for couples w/o kids !!

I believe jestergypsy is organizing the FE. Correct me if I'm wrong.

I know everyone is busy now with the holidays, but hopefully ,after New Years we'll get a list of who's participating.

This is more info about what the FE is all about

I have organized several FE Exchanges, so here is my best explanation whenever someone asks:

Beside every cabin door is a large silver fish with an indentation in the back for cruise personnel to leave information, invitations, etc. Teenagers receive invitations to Teen Club activities and we've also received "rebooking onboard" price quotes tucked in our fish.

DISboarders have taken the silver fish one step further... by creating hanging pockets (much like cloth letter holders) to hang from the fish - thus the name, "Fish Extender". The Fish Extenders (FEs) can be made of practically anything (cloth, plastic, paper gift bags, etc.), as long as they have at least one pocket that can hold surprises. My FE is just a plain old canvas bag on which I've added a tropical scene, the names of the Disney ships, and our names. I'd love to have a "real" FE like some of the creative DISers have sewn, but I've never taken the time to attempt to make one.

Then, each "Cruise Meets" thread organizes a little gift exchange during the cruise. People sign up for their particular cruise by giving their cabin number, names of everyone in their cabin, and ages of the kids so that everyone will know how many goodies to bring and where to deliver them. Some people give one gift per family, some people give a little gift to each person. It's totally up to the giver to decide what to give and when to give it during the cruise.

There are several threads on the main cruise boards that discuss ideas for FE gifts. Some gifts are from Dollar Stores, some are handmade, and some are bought in bulk from websites that sell trinkets like the Oriental Trading Company, and some are quite elaborate. Often, they are stickers, candy, glow sticks, lanyards, etc., with themes such as pirates, beach, cruise, tropical, hometown, holiday, etc. The main idea is just to have fun finding little goodies in your FE throughout the cruise. Kids LOVE running back to their cabin to see if anything's been left in their FE. As an adult, I have to admit that I love it, too!!!

This thread has tons of info and ideas about FE Gift Exchanges: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607

I speak from personal experience that it really is a LOT of fun to participate!
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[3Charbys]

:banana:Yay me!! I got our Palo reservaitons for the 9th!!!
We also booked for the Atlantis beach day... we are all about spending some time with our toes in the sand!! As a past travel agent too I have always wanted to see this resort... Now I do!!

[Fatima1922]

This is more info about what the FE is all about

I have organized several FE Exchanges, so here is my best explanation whenever someone asks:

Beside every cabin door is a large silver fish with an indentation in the back for cruise personnel to leave information, invitations, etc. Teenagers receive invitations to Teen Club activities and we've also received "rebooking onboard" price quotes tucked in our fish.

DISboarders have taken the silver fish one step further... by creating hanging pockets (much like cloth letter holders) to hang from the fish - thus the name, "Fish Extender". The Fish Extenders (FEs) can be made of practically anything (cloth, plastic, paper gift bags, etc.), as long as they have at least one pocket that can hold surprises. My FE is just a plain old canvas bag on which I've added a tropical scene, the names of the Disney ships, and our names. I'd love to have a "real" FE like some of the creative DISers have sewn, but I've never taken the time to attempt to make one.

Then, each "Cruise Meets" thread organizes a little gift exchange during the cruise. People sign up for their particular cruise by giving their cabin number, names of everyone in their cabin, and ages of the kids so that everyone will know how many goodies to bring and where to deliver them. Some people give one gift per family, some people give a little gift to each person. It's totally up to the giver to decide what to give and when to give it during the cruise.

There are several threads on the main cruise boards that discuss ideas for FE gifts. Some gifts are from Dollar Stores, some are handmade, and some are bought in bulk from websites that sell trinkets like the Oriental Trading Company, and some are quite elaborate. Often, they are stickers, candy, glow sticks, lanyards, etc., with themes such as pirates, beach, cruise, tropical, hometown, holiday, etc. The main idea is just to have fun finding little goodies in your FE throughout the cruise. Kids LOVE running back to their cabin to see if anything's been left in their FE. As an adult, I have to admit that I love it, too!!!

This thread has tons of info and ideas about FE Gift Exchanges: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607

I speak from personal experience that it really is a LOT of fun to participate!
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This is a great summary. I love it too! I was even more surprised at my DH. He asked if we were going to do it again. I made my FE but I think this time, I am going to order one.

So I just want to get this correct, when you did the FE exchange, you did one gift per cabin AND one gift per child? That is fine with me. I understands people's concerns with flying. Lucky JetBlue allows 1 checked bag for free per person.

[scrapycruiser]

This is a great summary. I love it too! I was even more surprised at my DH. He asked if we were going to do it again. I made my FE but I think this time, I am going to order one.

So I just want to get this correct, when you did the FE exchange, you did one gift per cabin AND one gift per child? That is fine with me. I understands people's concerns with flying. Lucky JetBlue allows 1 checked bag for free per person.

Yes, that is how we did it, but there are no rules. Whatever the group wants to do is fine. Another option is to give 1 gift per cabin and something all the kids could share. If we only have 20 cabins, there shouldn't be a problem.

If you do a search for FE gift ideas, there's alot of suggestions.

[Fatima1922]

:banana:Yay me!! I got our Palo reservaitons for the 9th!!!
We also booked for the Atlantis beach day... we are all about spending some time with our toes in the sand!! As a past travel agent too I have always wanted to see this resort... Now I do!!

Congrats. We booked Palo dinner for the 8th. I am hoping they have similar dinnerand show rotation as 4 day on the Wonder with the same restaurants on the 2nd and 3rd days. I am disappointed that I didn't get brunch. I logged in at 12am this morning and it was booked already.

[tjctoy]

I am looking for whoever is setting up the list for FE's on the March 6th and March 10th Cruise so I can add 4 different groups to the list. Please let me know what thread to go to to register.

Thanks

Tom

To many Cruise and Disney visits to list .

[3Charbys]

Still hoping that we will get the earlier dining rotation.... The later meal times probably means that we will not see the insides of the dining rooms for a meal!! UGH!
I guess we will see some of the shows at 5pm and them go to the buffet restuaurant(s) whatever they are called on the Dream.
I do hope to change our spots once on board, but being that we are coming on Disney Magical Express from the resorts I am sure all the keen kids;) will have already been to make the available changes.... fingers crossed.
We are getting closer guys!!:goodvibes

[Met]

Hello, everyone. Are you counting the days?! We are.
This will be our 3rd Disney Cruise...and we can't wait to go home to Castaway Cay. Our 6 yo son and 11 1/2 yo daughter still talk non-stop about how much fun they had on the Wonder 2 years ago.....The kids will have a blast and making new friends will be easy aboard the Dream.

So! Don't be shy! Introduce yourselves. Are we planning a sail away deck meetup?

Going to eat at Remy. *shrieks*
BTW, Disney has been great so far. We're vegetarians and we've never had any issues with the menus. Called about Remy and the same thing applies; they will work around dietary needs.

Met AKA Freezing in Illinois
;):cloud9:

[Met]

Sign us up for the fish extenders....

Will get you stateroom numbers soon.
Thanks!

[3Charbys]

:welcome: Met and family!!
Glad to have you joining our little family here!

[jestersgypsy]

I am looking for whoever is setting up the list for FE's on the March 6th and March 10th Cruise so I can add 4 different groups to the list. Please let me know what thread to go to to register.

Thanks

Tom

To many Cruise and Disney visits to list .

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all my friends on the DISboards!!!!! By the looks of previous posts, there are alot of people interested in the FE! Since this is my first time organizing a FE, I am open to suggestions. One suggestion, if everyone interested in participating in the FE would send me a private message letting me know who you are, what cabin you're in, the names of your party with their ages, etc.; then I can compile a complete list for everyone. What do you think????:woohoo:

[beanersmom305]

Hi there sounds great -and I did send one private message to you -previously- please let me know whether or not you recived it. - ALSO - did you notice on those new pics of the ship that someone from Germany posted- doesn't look like there is much of a fish- for the extender - hope its an optical illusuion or something !! Can't wait!!!:cool1:

[jestersgypsy]

Hi there sounds great -and I did send one private message to you -previously- please let me know whether or not you recived it. - ALSO - did you notice on those new pics of the ship that someone from Germany posted- doesn't look like there is much of a fish- for the extender - hope its an optical illusuion or something !! Can't wait!!!:cool1:

Just to let you know, I received your post!!! Thanks for the info.

[DisneyDream2B]

Hi,
We are taking our first Disney Cruise - DH, our youngest daughter 19 (on break from college), and myself. May we join the FE exchange?

We don't have our cabin number yet - still GTD.

Please let us know.
Thanks!

[josiedebo]

Not sure if you got my private msg about fe exchange? I'm cabin 6640,Tricia & Mark DeBernardo,kids, Jack-8,Josie-6,Brody-3, . my parents Dan & Kathi McMullen would also like to participate rm #6564. Thanks!

[3Charbys]

Well our Canadian Dollar was at par today so we made the final payment on our land portion today!! :cool1:(It was due the 14th of Jan anyways).
It all is just that much closer guys!!! 59 days and counting for us to be in Sunny Florida!! Our Christmas was great with temps above freezing and lots of sunshine!! ;) It made us all the more glad that we stayed home here in Alberta & were not out battling the crowds and poor weather in all the airports!!
Santa:santa: was good to us all and we certainly did not stick with the verbal agreeement to be frugal this holiday season what with MickeyWorld and Ship on the horizon...:rotfl2:
I am hoping that our cruising :boat: family :grouphug: had a wonderful holiday season too!!

[beanersmom305]

Happy New Year Everyone !!! The 2011 countdown will begin shortly.. Get those fish extenders ready!!!Its gonna be a BLAST !!!! :rotfl::goodvibes:yay:

[jestersgypsy]

Happy New Year to all my DisBoard Friends!!!!

For those of you that are interested in the FE Exchange, this is what I have so far!
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jestersgypsy
The Hines Family
Bob, Cindy, Ashley (11)
Stateroom #6582
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scrapycruiser
Bruce and Gina
Stateroom #6688
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Fatima1922
The Grants/deCarvalho Family
Kenny, Fatima, Amaya(4)
Stateroom #2054
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DisneyDream2B
DH, Kathleen, Angeline(19)
Stateroom #
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josiedebo
The DeBernardo Family
Mark, Tricia, Jack(8), Josie(6), Brody(3)
Stateroom #6640
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josiedebo
The McMullen Family
Dan and Kathi
Stateroom #6564
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beanersmom305
Penny and Becca
Stateroom #
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First, let me apologize to Penny because somehow I lost your message in my private messages, so if you could let me know Becca's age I can add it to the list along with what she likes and your stateroom. If anyone sees a mistake, just let me know and I will correct it. If there are more people interested in the FE Gift Exchange, just send me a message and I will add you to the list. On a personal note, family with children, if you would let us know what they are into, it makes it easier to get age appropiate gifts!

Please keep in mind this is the first time I have organized a FE Exchange, so please go easy on me!!!!!:goodvibes

Cindy

[scrapycruiser]

Happy New Year to all my DisBoard Friends!!!!

For those of you that are interested in the FE Exchange, this is what I have so far!
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jestersgypsy
The Hines Family
Bob, Cindy, Ashley (11)
Stateroom #6582
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scrapycruiser
Bruce and Gina
Stateroom #6688
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fatima1922
The Grants/deCarvalho Family
Kenny, Fatima, Amaya(4)
Stateroom #2054
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DisneyDream2B
DH, Kathleen, Angeline(19)
Stateroom #
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
josiedebo
The DeBernardo Family
Mark, Tricia, Jack(8), Josie(6), Brody(3)
Stateroom #6640
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josiedebo
The McMullen Family
Dan and Kathi
Stateroom #6564
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beanersmom305
Penny and Becca
Stateroom #
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First, let me apologize to Penny because somehow I lost your message in my private messages, so if you could let me know Becca's age I can add it to the list along with what she likes and your stateroom. If anyone sees a mistake, just let me know and I will correct it. If there are more people interested in the FE Gift Exchange, just send me a message and I will add you to the list. On a personal note, family with children, if you would let us know what they are into, it makes it easier to get age appropiate gifts!

Please keep in mind this is the first time I have organized a FE Exchange, so please go easy on me!!!!!:goodvibes

Cindy

THANKS !!!!
This will be alot of fun . :banana: I hope a few more will sign up. I've got some cute gifts I'm in the process of making.

Gina

[Fatima1922]

Happy New Year to all my DisBoard Friends!!!!

For those of you that are interested in the FE Exchange, this is what I have so far!
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jestersgypsy
The Hines Family
Bob, Cindy, Ashley (11)
Stateroom #6582
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scrapycruiser
Bruce and Gina
Stateroom #6688
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Fatima1922
The Grants/deCarvalho Family
Kenny, Fatima, Amaya(4)
Stateroom #2054
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DisneyDream2B
DH, Kathleen, Angeline(19)
Stateroom #
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josiedebo
The DeBernardo Family
Mark, Tricia, Jack(8), Josie(6), Brody(3)
Stateroom #6640
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josiedebo
The McMullen Family
Dan and Kathi
Stateroom #6564
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
beanersmom305
Penny and Becca
Stateroom #
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First, let me apologize to Penny because somehow I lost your message in my private messages, so if you could let me know Becca's age I can add it to the list along with what she likes and your stateroom. If anyone sees a mistake, just let me know and I will correct it. If there are more people interested in the FE Gift Exchange, just send me a message and I will add you to the list. On a personal note, family with children, if you would let us know what they are into, it makes it easier to get age appropiate gifts!

Please keep in mind this is the first time I have organized a FE Exchange, so please go easy on me!!!!!:goodvibes

Cindy

This is great! Thanks Cindy for organizing the list!

Fatima

[Fatima1922]

Even though we have some time, it maybe helpful to set a deadline to join the FE. This way everyone can plan accordingly.

[e55fan]

Hey Everyone, We booked this cruise a long time ago and are very excited.

We have cruise a numebr of times on different lines but this will be our first Disney Cruise and first with our kids DD almost 5 and DS 3.

Can't wait. not too long now!

[e55fan]

Tried to PM but not enough post yet.

Hi there we are booked on the dream for this trip and think the kids would love to do this. If there is still time would love to participate.

We are Tim and Jill Clark
Stateroom is 10600

Our kids are Hannah 5 in April
And Will 3 in April

Thanks for doing this and let us know what to do or what other info you need.
Thanks
Tim

[jestersgypsy]

Tried to PM but not enough post yet.

Hi there we are booked on the dream for this trip and think the kids would love to do this. If there is still time would love to participate.

We are Tim and Jill Clark
Stateroom is 10600

Our kids are Hannah 5 in April
And Will 3 in April

Thanks for doing this and let us know what to do or what other info you need.
Thanks
Tim


Hey Tim,
I have added you to the list:cool1: I will be sending a final list once a cut off date is decided. Would you please let me know what your kids are into? It helps me with my FE gifts!

Thanks,
Cindy

[jestersgypsy]

Good Morning Everyone:goodvibes

Are there any suggestions for when you would like to set the deadline to participate in the FE Exchange? Just to throw out a date, what about January 31?:confused3

Cindy

[Fatima1922]

Good Morning Everyone:goodvibes

Are there any suggestions for when you would like to set the deadline to participate in the FE Exchange? Just to throw out a date, what about January 31?:confused3

Cindy

Jan 31 is fine with me. I was thinking Feb 6 - one month prior to our trip.

[scrapycruiser]

Good Morning Everyone:goodvibes

Are there any suggestions for when you would like to set the deadline to participate in the FE Exchange? Just to throw out a date, what about January 31?:confused3

Cindy

I was thinking Feb 6, a month from the cruise. That will give folks, like me, time to finish any homemade gifts.:confused3

[jetsy]

Hello all! Jen here from Chicago!

We are so excited to be cruising with all of you in just 60 short days! So glad to have found this meetup board.

jestergypsy Cindy, could you please add us to the FE list? (Sorry I could not figure out how to send a private email to you.) We are:

Lee-Olmstead Family
Katie (5), Dave and Jen
Katie will be celebrating her golden birthday on March 6, the first day of our cruise!
Stateroom # 5658

Thank you so much!
Jen :)

[jimmiemcinpa]

Cindy I did PM you our information

Jim 51
Chris 53
Room 7606

Please add us to the FE list,

Thank you,

Jim

[jestersgypsy]

Hello all! Jen here from Chicago!

We are so excited to be cruising with all of you in just 60 short days! So glad to have found this meetup board.

jestergypsy Cindy, could you please add us to the FE list? (Sorry I could not figure out how to send a private email to you.) We are:

Lee-Olmstead Family
Katie (5), Dave and Jen
Katie will be celebrating her golden birthday on March 6, the first day of our cruise!
Stateroom # 5658

Thank you so much!
Jen :)

Hey Jen,

I'll put you on my master list:yay:

Cindy

[jestersgypsy]

Cindy I did PM you our information

Jim 51
Chris 53
Room 7606

Please add us to the FE list,

Thank you,

Jim


Hey Jim,

I received your message, so I will add you to my list:banana:

Cindy

[jestersgypsy]

Jan 31 is fine with me. I was thinking Feb 6 - one month prior to our trip.

That date works for me:cool1:

Cindy

[tjctoy]

Hi,
Please add us to your list for the FE:

Tom & Maria Carney
Stateroom #5544

Thanks!

See you in 62 days!!

:yay:

[jestersgypsy]

Hi,
Please add us to your list for the FE:

Tom & Maria Carney
Stateroom #5544

Thanks!

See you in 62 days!!

:yay:

You are now on the list:cheer2:

Cindy

[nolagirl529]

Hi All!
So excited! This is our "1st ever cruise".... I know what the FE is, But what is it used for??
Thanks,
Stacy

[jestersgypsy]

Hi All!
So excited! This is our "1st ever cruise".... I know what the FE is, But what is it used for??
Thanks,
Stacy

Hi Stacy,

The FE exchange is where people in different cabins give treats to the other participating cabins. It is SO much fun!!!!! My family and I went on our first Disney Cruise last year and had a blast. It adds to the whole experience when you come to your cabin and find treats waiting on you:woohoo: I don't know who had more fun, me or my daughter who was 10 at the time. The gifts can be made if you are crafty or bought. It was really neat to get gifts from other parts of the country! As for me, I gave Mardi Gras treats since I was from Mobile, AL, and ALABAMA Crimson Tide cups and New Orleans Saints playing cards, etc. I hope I gave you some insight, but I would happy to answer any questions you have:banana:

Cindy

PS The official purpose of the FE is the place where you receive mail.

[beanersmom305]

Happy New Year to all my DisBoard Friends!!!!

For those of you that are interested in the FE Exchange, this is what I have so far!
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jestersgypsy
The Hines Family
Bob, Cindy, Ashley (11)
Stateroom #6582
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scrapycruiser
Bruce and Gina
Stateroom #6688
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Fatima1922
The Grants/deCarvalho Family
Kenny, Fatima, Amaya(4)
Stateroom #2054
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DisneyDream2B
DH, Kathleen, Angeline(19)
Stateroom #
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josiedebo
The DeBernardo Family
Mark, Tricia, Jack(8), Josie(6), Brody(3)
Stateroom #6640
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
josiedebo
The McMullen Family
Dan and Kathi
Stateroom #6564
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
beanersmom305
Penny and Becca
Stateroom #
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
First, let me apologize to Penny because somehow I lost your message in my private messages, so if you could let me know Becca's age I can add it to the list along with what she likes and your stateroom. If anyone sees a mistake, just let me know and I will correct it. If there are more people interested in the FE Gift Exchange, just send me a message and I will add you to the list. On a personal note, family with children, if you would let us know what they are into, it makes it easier to get age appropiate gifts!

Please keep in mind this is the first time I have organized a FE Exchange, so please go easy on me!!!!!:goodvibes

Cindy

Hey there no worries.. Becca is turning 13 on March 5th-she likes the run of the mill teen/tween stuff-and as for characters- Mickey,Minnie, and Tink. Our cabin is still to be determined -It's a cat 11a GTY... I think that the Feb. 6 cut off day is good- Man I gotta get busy on on my family gifts!!:):):-Time's Flyin'

[nolagirl529]

Hi Stacy,

The FE exchange is where people in different cabins give treats to the other participating cabins. It is SO much fun!!!!! My family and I went on our first Disney Cruise last year and had a blast. It adds to the whole experience when you come to your cabin and find treats waiting on you:woohoo: I don't know who had more fun, me or my daughter who was 10 at the time. The gifts can be made if you are crafty or bought. It was really neat to get gifts from other parts of the country! As for me, I gave Mardi Gras treats since I was from Mobile, AL, and ALABAMA Crimson Tide cups and New Orleans Saints playing cards, etc. I hope I gave you some insight, but I would happy to answer any questions you have:banana:

Cindy

PS The official purpose of the FE is the place where you receive mail.


Thank you for the info... Sounds fun! We are from New Orleans, so will be fun for us also since we'll be on board for Mardi Gras! We have a couple families going. I'll pull out our cabin numbers in the morning and forward them to you. Thanks again!!! P.S. WhoDat.....!!!!:cheer2:

[jetsy]

nolagirl529, awesome reminder (for me, at least) ~ Fat Tuesday this year will be celebrated while we're on the Dream.

I can't wait to see what the Disney Crew *or Krewe!* have in store for all of us!

Jen

[jestersgypsy]

Just to be historically correct, Mardi Gras was born in Mobile, Alabama--New Orleans just happened to make it famous!!!!!!! But hey, there is more than enough fun to go around for everyone:banana:

Cindy

[tjctoy]

Hi,
Please also include our son and his girlfriend to the list for the FE.

Thomas Carney & Caroline Spencer
Stateroom #2056

Thank you.

[jetsy]

Just to be historically correct, Mardi Gras was born in Mobile, Alabama--New Orleans just happened to make it famous!!!!!!! But hey, there is more than enough fun to go around for everyone:banana:

Cindy

LOL Cindy! Love the hometown pride! :)

[jestersgypsy]

Hi,
Please also include our son and his girlfriend to the list for the FE.

Thomas Carney & Caroline Spencer
Stateroom #2056

Thank you.


Thanks for the update. I will add them to the list!

[DisMommyof2]

Hi everyone! My family will be joining you on this cruise. Its our first cruise and we are so excited. :yay: It will be me, dh, dd (10) and ds (7).

[DisneyWhoDat]

We'll be on the cruise March 6th, our first cruise..so excited:donald:

[jestersgypsy]

Here is the latest FE Exchange List as of 1/7/2011:cool1:
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jestersgypsy
The Hines Family
Bob, Cindy, Ashley (11)
Stateroom #6582
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scrapycruiser
Bruce and Gina
Stateroom #6688
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Fatima1922
The Grants/deCarvalho Family
Kenny, Fatima, Amaya (4)
Stateroom #2054
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DisneyDream2B
Constantino, Kathleen, Angeline (19)
Stateroom#TBA
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josiedebo
The DeBernardo Family
Mark, Tricia, Jack(8), Josie(6), Brody(3)
Stateroom #6640
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josiedebo
The McMullen Family
Dan, Kathi, Brett(9)
Stateroom #6564
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beanersmom305
Penny and Becca(13)
Stateroom #TBA
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e55fan
The Clark Family
Tim, Jill, Hannah(5), Will(3)
Stateroom #10600
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jetsy
the Lee-Olmstead Family
Dave, Jen, Katie(6) Katie turns 6 the day we sail!!!
Stateroom #5658
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jimmiemcinpa
The McShane Family
Jim and Chris
Stateroom #7606
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tjctoy
The Carney Family
Tom and Maria
Stateroom #5544
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
tjctoy
Thomas and Caroline
Stateroom #2056
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By my calculations, we now have 12 cabins participating the FE Exchange!!:yay:

Cindy

[jetsy]

Hi DisMommyof2 and DisneyWhoDat ~ Hooray for first cruises!

DisneyWhoDat - what a way to celebrate Mardi Gras, hey? Laissez les bons temps rouler!

DD and I surf the interwebs now almost daily for any news on the Dream. I know we shouldn't wish away time, but March 6 cannot get here soon enough!

[bigturkey12]

my son josh15 and myself joanne are joining you on the Dream on March 6. We would love to be included if you are doing a dis meet on March 6. Any other special plans that ive missed.

[scrapycruiser]

my son josh15 and myself joanne are joining you on the Dream on March 6. We would love to be included if you are doing a dis meet on March 6. Any other special plans that ive missed.

Hi Joanne & Josh !!

Just 53 more days...can you believe !? It will be soooooooo good to get back on a Disney ship with our friends !! :grouphug: We'll have to explore this great big beautiful ship together ! Did you decide on your Nassau morning ?

Welcome to all our new friends that we'll be sailing with ! :welcome:
Especially to the 1st time cruisers !! That 1st cruise....what a thrill I remember. I guess this is our 30th cruise...10 with DCL and the thrill is still there ! Some of our happiest moments are on a cruise, and especially on Disney, who brings the best service afloat with classy casualness and a whole lot of fun for ALL ages !! If you've been on other cruise lines, you'll soon discover why you may pay a little more. Out of 8 cruise lines...IMHO,
Disney is best ! :thumbsup2

[tdizzle]

We'll be on the 3/6 Dream cruise too! This is our first cruise ever and we're very excited.

Sessions Family,

Terri, Laura and Daniel
:cool1:

[BlondeKajun]

We will be celebrating Mardi Gras on this cruise with our 3 grandaughters ages 6-12-12. This will be our first on Disney and we are all very excited!

[beanersmom305]

Glad to see a couple of more teen/tweens on DIS- my daughter turns 13 on March 5 ! Are you all going to participate in the FE exchange?? -counting the days- I wish I would get my cabin #, but I just keep hoping this means that there may still be a chance for an upgrade. If not we'll atleast be the only inside cabin in our group with the virtual portholes LOL!! :cool1:

[jestersgypsy]

Here is the latest FE Exchange List as of 2/10/2011:cool1:
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jestersgypsy
The Hines Family
Bob, Cindy, Ashley (11)
Stateroom #6582
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scrapycruiser
Bruce and Gina
Stateroom #6688
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Fatima1922
The Grants/deCarvalho Family
Kenny, Fatima, Amaya (4)
Stateroom #2054
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DisneyDream2B
Constantino, Kathleen, Angeline (19)
Stateroom #5528
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josiedebo
The DeBernardo Family
Mark, Tricia, Jack(8), Josie(6), Brody(3)
Stateroom #6640
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
josiedebo
The McMullen Family
Dan, Kathi, Brett(9)
Stateroom #6564
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
beanersmom305
Penny and Becca(13)
Stateroom #8051
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e55fan
The Clark Family
Tim, Jill, Hannah(5), Will(3)
Stateroom #10600
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
jetsy
the Lee-Olmstead Family
Dave, Jen, Katie(6) Katie turns 6 the day we sail!!!
Stateroom #5658
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
jimmiemcinpa
The McShane Family
Jim and Chris
Stateroom #7606
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
tjctoy
The Carney Family
Tom and Maria
Stateroom #5544
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tjctoy
Thomas and Caroline
Stateroom #2056
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scrapycruiser
Cindy and Deloris
Stateroom #6156
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tdizzle
The Sessions Family
Terri, Laura(20), Daniel(11)
Stateroom #9547
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savvygirl
The Callanan/Gray Family
Lynne, Beckie, Savannah(6)
Stateroom #8019
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queenvickie
The McCrory Family
Keith, Vickie, William(15)
Stateroom #8160
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our2miracles
The Heinricks Family
Nathan, Vickie, Austin(11) Alexis(9)
Stateroom #7017
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AWHOFAN
The LaTerre Family
Glenn, Deann, Sophie(4)
Stateroom #7080
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Stacydoc
Stacy, Debbie, Peyton(10), Chloe(9), Abby(8)
Stateroom 8668
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By my calculations, we now have 19 cabins participating the FE Exchange!!:yay:

Cindy

As soon as you know your stateroom #, please let me know so I can update everyone!!!!!!!!

[Fatima1922]

Just started shopping for the materials to make my FE gifts. It is amazing how excited I get. I guess it is the reality that we are almost there. :cool1:

[scrapycruiser]

Here is the latest FE Exchange List as of 1/7/2011:cool1:
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jestersgypsy
The Hines Family
Bob, Cindy, Ashley (11)
Stateroom #6582
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scrapycruiser
Bruce and Gina
Stateroom #6688
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Fatima1922
The Grants/deCarvalho Family
Kenny, Fatima, Amaya (4)
Stateroom #2054
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DisneyDream2B
Constantino, Kathleen, Angeline (19)
Stateroom#TBA
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josiedebo
The DeBernardo Family
Mark, Tricia, Jack(8), Josie(6), Brody(3)
Stateroom #6640
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josiedebo
The McMullen Family
Dan, Kathi, Brett(9)
Stateroom #6564
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beanersmom305
Penny and Becca(13)
Stateroom #TBA
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e55fan
The Clark Family
Tim, Jill, Hannah(5), Will(3)
Stateroom #10600
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jetsy
the Lee-Olmstead Family
Dave, Jen, Katie(6) Katie turns 6 the day we sail!!!
Stateroom #5658
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jimmiemcinpa
The McShane Family
Jim and Chris
Stateroom #7606
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tjctoy
The Carney Family
Tom and Maria
Stateroom #5544
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tjctoy
Thomas and Caroline
Stateroom #2056
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By my calculations, we now have 12 cabins participating the FE Exchange!!:yay:

Cindy

Hi Cindy
I wanted to add my sister-in-law to the FE list :

Cindy & Deloris.....# 6156

Thanks,
Gina ( scrapycruiser # 6688 )

[ShellybelleNY]

This is our first Disney cruise.... We have two children. My son is 8 and my daughter will have just turned 6 when we take the cruise.

Can anyone give me some advice as to how much money one should bring for the cruise??

Thanks,
Michellepirate:

[scrapycruiser]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2259674&highlight=cash

This might give you an idea of how much to take.:flower3:

[tdizzle]

Cindy,

Please add us to the FE!!

Sessions Family,
#9547
Terri
Laura (20)
Daniel (11)

Thank you!!!

Terri

[ShellybelleNY]

Thank you... I've heard that things run expensive... never know how much extra to bring :confused3

[savvygirl]

Hello, we will be on the Dream on 3/6/11 too! Our first cruise ever with my Mom, and daughter who is 6! 45 days, but who's counting! Would love to be added to the FE group! Nothing better than Boston treats!

Callanan/Gray Family
Grandmom - Lynne
Mom - Beckie
Daughter - Savannah (6)
Stateroom# TBD

Thank you, B. Gray

[AWHOFAN]

Just got my PIRATE outfit. Its so cool now the whole family will be Pirates. We are doing everything to have a good time. March 6th sailing.

[tdizzle]

Still adding and subtracting from my pirate outfit Hope I remember my other outfits too!!

[queenvickie]

Looking forward to cruisin the Disney Dream with my friends, the "Hines Family"!
Please add me to your FE exchange.
McCrory Family - Keith, Vickie & William (15)

[scrapycruiser]

Welcome !! :cheer2:

What is your stateroom # ?
We are also doing the FE exchange. It's alot of fun !
BTW, we are the McGrory's ! Looking forward to meeting you.

Gina:flower3:

[tdizzle]

Hey maybe I've missed it but is there a DISmeet scheduled yet for this cruise? I'd really like a friendly face or six in the crowd . . .

[our2miracles]

We would love to be on the FE exchange again! My kids loved it 2 years ago!

We are the Heinrichs Family from Wisconsin! GO PACK GO!
Nathan, Vickie, Austin (11) and Alexis (9)
Room 7017

Can't wait to be back in the sun and surf again! This snow is a drag!

[Fatima1922]

Hey maybe I've missed it but is there a DISmeet scheduled yet for this cruise? I'd really like a friendly face or six in the crowd . . .

I don't think we schedule one yet. I think we should.

[Fatima1922]

We would love to be on the FE exchange again! My kids loved it 2 years ago!

We are the Heinrichs Family from Wisconsin! GO PACK GO!
Nathan, Vickie, Austin (11) and Alexis (9)
Room 7017

Can't wait to be back in the sun and surf again! This snow is a drag!

Welcome! Glad you are joining us!

[Fatima1922]

I am working on my FE so if anyone is interested this is the current male/female breakdown participating in the exchange. This number may change if more families join us:

Men - 13
Women - 21

Children under 18
Girls - 8
Boys 7

17 cabins in total!

[scrapycruiser]

I am working on my FE so if anyone is interested this is the current male/female breakdown participating in the exchange. This number may change if more families join us:

Men - 13
Women - 21

Children under 18
Girls - 8
Boys 7

17 cabins in total!

Thanks ! :flower3:
I have the same totals.
Stateroom # 6156, 2 adult females : Cindy & Deloris ( my SIL & MIL )

Have finished my homemade FE's and made 3 extra .
Is the cut-off Feb 1 or Feb 6 ? :confused3

We're getting close...can't wait !!

GINA

[scrapycruiser]

Hey maybe I've missed it but is there a DISmeet scheduled yet for this cruise? I'd really like a friendly face or six in the crowd . . .

I haven't seen any mention of a DisMeet. It would be fun to see each other, even for a brief moment.

Since we are not required to bring our life jackets to the safety drill, we could meet prior to the drill at the Bon Voyage Bar on Deck 3 around 3:30 ???
What does everyone think, any other suggestions ? :confused3

GINA:grouphug:

[Fatima1922]

Thanks ! :flower3:
I have the same totals.
Stateroom # 6156, 2 adult females : Cindy & Deloris ( my SIL & MIL )

Have finished my homemade FE's and made 3 extra .
Is the cut-off Feb 1 or Feb 6 ? :confused3

We're getting close...can't wait !!

GINA

Great. I had Cindy and Deloris as 2 adult female. I think the cut off is Feb 6 - one month from the date.

I am still trying to get all materials. The one item I thought would be the easiest to find, has become the most difficult but I am getting there!

[Fatima1922]

I haven't seen any mention of a DisMeet. It would be fun to see each other, even for a brief moment.

Since we are not required to bring our life jackets to the safety drill, we could meet prior to the drill at the Bon Voyage Bar on Deck 3 around 3:30 ???
What does everyone think, any other suggestions ? :confused3

GINA:grouphug:

I think meeting prior to the drill is a great idea!

[jestersgypsy]

Hi Everyone! I am going to work on the FE Exchange over the next few days, so if anyone who was waiting for their cabin # to be assigned and knows it now, just let me know. Hopefully, I will have the latest list by Saturday night:yay:

Cindy

[tdizzle]

That sounds great!! Bon Voyage Bar Deck 3 3:30 look for happy, relaxed, cool and confident cruiser types- can do!!!!

[beanersmom305]

Hi Everyone! I am going to work on the FE Exchange over the next few days, so if anyone who was waiting for their cabin # to be assigned and knows it now, just let me know. Hopefully, I will have the latest list by Saturday night:yay:

Cindy

Hi there Cindy- we did get our cabin -it's 8051.. no upgrade I was really hopin'- oh well - no worries -I am still soo excited - the meet sounds great too - FE's are comin' along.. to confirm - cut off is Feb. 6th -correct??- thanks -looking forward to meeting everyone !!!-

[beanersmom305]

I haven't seen any mention of a DisMeet. It would be fun to see each other, even for a brief moment.

Since we are not required to bring our life jackets to the safety drill, we could meet prior to the drill at the Bon Voyage Bar on Deck 3 around 3:30 ???
What does everyone think, any other suggestions ? :confused3

GINA:grouphug:

Sounds great to me.. Looking forward to meeting everyone!!

[Fatima1922]

That sounds great!! Bon Voyage Bar Deck 3 3:30 look for happy, relaxed, cool and confident cruiser types- can do!!!!

Maybe we can put something on that identifies us. On my last cruise we had something green so we could recognize each other. I was going to make cruise t-shirt for my family but I am meeting some resistance :confused3

[scrapycruiser]

Maybe we can put something on that identifies us. On my last cruise we had something green so we could recognize each other. I was going to make cruise t-shirt for my family but I am meeting some resistance :confused3


I plan to wear a lime green Tee.
Home Depot has Mickey shaped
lime green paint sample cards
that some get, laminate, punch
a hole in it and put it on their
landyard. Or you can make a
small lime green ribbon

[Fatima1922]

I plan to wear a lime green Tee.
Home Depot has Mickey shaped
lime green paint sample cards
that some get, laminate, punch
a hole in it and put it on their
landyard. Or you can make a
small lime green ribbon

I may wear a lime green tee as well. The rest of my family maybe not but I think if we all have something lime green, we will be able to identify each other at the bon voyage lounge.

[scrapycruiser]

I may wear a lime green tee as well. The rest of my family maybe not but I think if we all have something lime green, we will be able to identify each other at the bon voyage lounge.

CUTE !!

I'm still not clear about the 4-night dining rotation. Which restaurant is repeated ? I've read different answers. :confused3

[tdizzle]

HA !! Just remembered I have a lime green tank top!! Problem solved identity confirmed adventure awaits!!!!!

[Fatima1922]

CUTE !!

I'm still not clear about the 4-night dining rotation. Which restaurant is repeated ? I've read different answers. :confused3

Still not sure. I am hoping at this point it is the same restaurant on the 3rd and 4th day because I made reservations for Palo on the 3rd night. I think we will know by tonight when all those on the MV start reporting.

[jestersgypsy]

Good Morning Everyone,
I have updated the FE Exchange:banana: Please go to post #184 on page 13 to see the list. I still need a few cabin numbers in order to complete the list. I personally think the cut off date should be today since we have so many cabins participating....What is your opinion????????

Cindy

PS Hey scrapycruiser, I love the idea of the lime green mickey heads:yay:

[scrapycruiser]

Good Morning Everyone,
I have updated the FE Exchange:banana: Please go to post #184 on page 13 to see the list. I still need a few cabin numbers in order to complete the list. I personally think the cut off date should be today since we have so many cabins participating....What is your opinion????????

Cindy

PS Hey scrapycruiser, I love the idea of the lime green mickey heads:yay:

FE EXCHANGE CUT-OFF........ FEB 1, 2011

this gives 1 more day for anyone to sign up
ok ?

Gina:flower3:

[jestersgypsy]

FE EXCHANGE CUT-OFF........ FEB 1, 2011

this gives 1 more day for anyone to sign up
ok ?

Gina:flower3:


I think this is a fabulous idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cindy

[Fatima1922]

I am totally fine with tomorrow being the cut off!

[savvygirl]

Hi, We are new to the FE exchange and are really excited to contribute! Not sure on one thing though, do we bring something for the stateroom as a whole or something for each person in the room? Thanks!

[scrapycruiser]

Hi, We are new to the FE exchange and are really excited to contribute! Not sure on one thing though, do we bring something for the stateroom as a whole or something for each person in the room? Thanks!

Hi !
You can do whatever you want. I like to make my FE, and I make 1 for each cabin and then give some inexpensive things to the kids. With a small group, like we have, I buy things according to age & gender. I get things from Oriental Trader, or from the $ rack at Michaels or Target. I would guess, including the materials for my cabin homemade FE and the kids I have spent about $75.

But to keep the price down and save on suitcase space ( I refuse to pay for an extra suitcase) 1 gift per cabin is totally fine ! I just get carried away...just ask my husband !!:rotfl2:

Hope this helps !
See you soon !!
GINA

[scrapycruiser]

As soon as you know your stateroom #, please let me know so I can update everyone!!!!!!!!

Who am I missing ?? I only count 17 . GINA:flower3:

[jestersgypsy]

Who am I missing ?? I only count 17 . GINA:flower3:

It's Monday......You are correct, there are 17 cabins participating:lmao:

Cindy

[tdizzle]

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[savvygirl]

It's Monday......You are correct, there are 17 cabins participating:lmao:

Cindy

Hi, finally got our room # for FE. It is 8019!

Thanks, Beckie

[AWHOFAN]

Not on FE list. Looking at older post I thought we had till Feb 6th to sign up we were out last night buying items to put into the FE. Still want to participate. There is 3 of us in room 7080.

[scrapycruiser]

Not on FE list. Looking at older post I thought we had till Feb 6th to sign up we were out last night buying items to put into the FE. Still want to participate. There is 3 of us in room 7080.

You are absolutely right. We did say at some point that Feb 6 would be the cut-off. So welcome to the FE !! I'm sure Cindy will add you to the FE list. I have you on mine. Are there any kids, if so what is the gender and age ?

[AWHOFAN]

Thanks thats why DIS people are family. This is our first cruise ever. We are in room 7080. I'm Glenn, Deann my wife and Sophie is our four year old daughter. We have found something made in Nashville TN to share. Also we plan to be at the meet and greet before the safety meeting; I'll have my DIS unplugged shirt on at that point. I'm the one that can not get enough Disney. Thanks again last night Deann was just saying how fun the FE will be.

[scrapycruiser]

Thanks thats why DIS people are family. This is our first cruise ever. We are in room 7080. I'm Glenn, Deann my wife and Sophie is our four year old daughter. We have found something made in Nashville TN to share. Also we plan to be at the meet and greet before the safety meeting; I'll have my DIS unplugged shirt on at that point. I'm the one that can not get enough Disney. Thanks again last night Deann was just saying how fun the FE will be.

I look forward to meeting you guys. I grew up in Nashville. I see you're in the music industry. I'll tell you a little trivia...
when I was in the 3rd grade Hank Williams Jr sat behind me .We always had our end of the year class parties at the Williams' house. Well now, I guess that dates me !:rotfl2:

[3Charbys]

:banana::banana:Got our Mickey Mail last night!!! So exciting.... I love mail from the mouse!:love:
Looks like we are still second seating for supper, so that really sucks as I doubt the 6 year old can wait until 8:00 to eat.... sigh. Oh well... not long now guys!!
We are almost on our way!!!
Cheers!:mickeyjum

[scrapycruiser]

:banana::banana:Got our Mickey Mail last night!!! So exciting.... I love mail from the mouse!:love:
Looks like we are still second seating for supper, so that really sucks as I doubt the 6 year old can wait until 8:00 to eat.... sigh. Oh well... not long now guys!!
We are almost on our way!!!
Cheers!:mickeyjum

Have you heard about the program for second seating where the kids club counselors come to the dining room and take the kids to the clubs after they've had their dinner. The waiters will bring the child's dinner at the same time they bring your appetizer. Then they can go play while you finish your dinner.

Another idea is to feed the kids on the pool deck...lots of options up there, or room service. Then take your child to dinner with you at 8:00 and they can have their dessert while you have your appetizer or salad then go with the counselors to the club.

Just a suggestion :thumbsup2

[Fatima1922]

Thanks thats why DIS people are family. This is our first cruise ever. We are in room 7080. I'm Glenn, Deann my wife and Sophie is our four year old daughter. We have found something made in Nashville TN to share. Also we plan to be at the meet and greet before the safety meeting; I'll have my DIS unplugged shirt on at that point. I'm the one that can not get enough Disney. Thanks again last night Deann was just saying how fun the FE will be.

So excited you are joining the FE. My daughter is 4 as well and funny enough her best friend is named Sophie! Her name is Amaya. SHe was just telling me that she needs a best friend for the "boat"

[Fatima1922]

:banana::banana:Got our Mickey Mail last night!!! So exciting.... I love mail from the mouse!:love:
Looks like we are still second seating for supper, so that really sucks as I doubt the 6 year old can wait until 8:00 to eat.... sigh. Oh well... not long now guys!!
We are almost on our way!!!
Cheers!:mickeyjum

Don't worry too much. On our last sure we have the 8pm seating. We would give Amaya a snack (apples, carrots). Things with fiber that would hold her off till dinner. She did well. While second seating is late, i found we didn't feel as rushed as if dinner was earlier.

[3Charbys]

Thanks for the replies Scrappycruiser and Fatima. :hug: I guess I just have this itinerary in my head of how supper and entertainment is supposed to go. Typically we get supper out of the way and then move on to the entertainment and stay as long as the kiddo lasts...
Hopefully with her being a little older than last time it will not be the trainwreck :rolleyes1 I am anticipating!
I just have to remember, deep breath and go with the flow... Oh... and try to change our plans as soon as we board...:lmao:

[tjctoy]

Hi

Is there a list for the FE for the Disney Dream for March 6 and March 10th 4 and 3 day cruises?

Thanks!

Tom

[scrapycruiser]

Hi

Is there a list for the FE for the Disney Dream for March 6 and March 10th 4 and 3 day cruises?

Thanks!

Tom

Originally Posted by jestersgypsy
Here is the latest FE Exchange List as of 1/7/2011
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jestersgypsy
The Hines Family
Bob, Cindy, Ashley (11)
Stateroom #6582
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scrapycruiser
Bruce and Gina
Stateroom #6688
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Fatima1922
The Grants/deCarvalho Family
Kenny, Fatima, Amaya (4)
Stateroom #2054
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DisneyDream2B
Constantino, Kathleen, Angeline (19)
Stateroom#5528
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josiedebo
The DeBernardo Family
Mark, Tricia, Jack(8), Josie(6), Brody(3)
Stateroom #6640
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josiedebo
The McMullen Family
Dan, Kathi, Brett(9)
Stateroom #6564
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beanersmom305
Penny and Becca(13)
Stateroom #8051
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e55fan
The Clark Family
Tim, Jill, Hannah(5), Will(3)
Stateroom #10600
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jetsy
the Lee-Olmstead Family
Dave, Jen, Katie(6) Katie turns 6 the day we sail!!!
Stateroom #5658
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jimmiemcinpa
The McShane Family
Jim and Chris
Stateroom #7606
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tjctoy
The Carney Family
Tom and Maria
Stateroom #5544
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tjctoy
Thomas and Caroline
Stateroom #2056
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scrapycruiser
Cindy and Deloris
Stateroom #6156
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tdizzle
The Sessions Family
Terri, Laura(20), Daniel(11)
Stateroom #9547
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savvygirl
The Callanan/Gray Family
Lynne, Beckie, Savannah(6)
Stateroom #8019
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queenvickie
The McCrory Family
Keith, Vickie, William(15)
Stateroom #
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our2miracles
The Heinricks Family
Nathan, Vickie, Austin(11) Alexis (6)
Stateroom #7017
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AWHOFAN
The La Terre Family
Glenn, Deann, Sophie (4)
Stateroom # 7080
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Stacydoc
Stateroom #8668
Stacy, Debbie, Peyton (boy 10 ), Chloe (girl 9 ), Abby (girl 8 )
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By my calculations, we now have 19 cabins participating the FE Exchange!!

[3Charbys]

Well did one more thing to make the cruise seem a little closer :cool1: I did our online checkin...:surfweb:. I thought it was kinda weird,:confused3 but they ask you for a port arrival time...Well we are travelling from the resort to the port on the Magical Express... so I just picked a time! Don't know what will happen if we are early or late to that time:confused3... guess we'll find out!!:thumbsup2
Hope you all are enjoying your countdowns!! We are making a chain this weekend... it will be so fun to rip another link off each night before bed....
Keep warm all and have a good weekend!:goodvibes

[AWHOFAN]

The LaTerre (Room 7080)
Glenn
Deann
Sophie years old

[scrapycruiser]

Well did one more thing to make the cruise seem a little closer :cool1: I did our online checkin...:surfweb:. I thought it was kinda weird,:confused3 but they ask you for a port arrival time...Well we are travelling from the resort to the port on the Magical Express... so I just picked a time! Don't know what will happen if we are early or late to that time:confused3... guess we'll find out!!:thumbsup2
Hope you all are enjoying your countdowns!! We are making a chain this weekend... it will be so fun to rip another link off each night before bed....
Keep warm all and have a good weekend!:goodvibes

Spoke with a Cast member today. She said they are just trying to get an idea about how many buses they'll need. I had called because I couldn't get the same port time for my MIL and SIL. She said it didn't matter.

[3Charbys]

Well kids!! It is true!! :thumbsup2 If you don't get the resort or the room type or category you want... just keep watching and checking and phoning!!! :banana::banana: I am sooo happy we NO LONGER have a split stay @ the CBR!!!:dance3::cheer2::yay::woohoo: I got a refund for our pirate pirate: room for the 1st night of our trip and we are now in a preferred for all 7 nights!!! Happy happy Mommy!! (and who doesn't want a Happy Mommy...lol)
This resolves the issue of the whole Garden Grocer order and how our 1st full day would go!!
SO HAPPY... did I mention I was happy??? LOL

And Scrappy, thanks for letting me know about those port times... It was on my list of things to look into or call about too! Now I can just give it a big ole check and done!!

[stacydoc]

Hi All!
First Disney Cruise-been booked for 1 year. Very excited. We are from New Orleans and can't wait to escape the Mardi Gras Madness!! Me and my SIL are bringing our kids. Been on many Carnival cruises and was told I'll never want to go back to Carnival once we experience Disney!

New to the Disboards! Just found out about fish exchange yesterday. I know the cut off is today. If I made it in time, we would love to participate.

CABIN 8668
Stacy, Debbie, Peyton (boy 10), Chloe (girl 9), Abby (girl 8)

[scrapycruiser]

Hi All!
First Disney Cruise-been booked for 1 year. Very excited. We are from New Orleans and can't wait to escape the Mardi Gras Madness!! Me and my SIL are bringing our kids. Been on many Carnival cruises and was told I'll never want to go back to Carnival once we experience Disney!

New to the Disboards! Just found out about fish exchange yesterday. I know the cut off is today. If I made it in time, we would love to participate.

CABIN 8668
Stacy, Debbie, Peyton (boy 10), Chloe (girl 9), Abby (girl 8)


Welcome !
Yes, you are right. We had set the cut off for Feb 6 awhile back but changed it to Feb 1. So, yes, you should be included ! :thumbsup2
I'll add you to our FE List !:surfweb:

We're getting close now :) !!!

[stacydoc]

YAY!! THANKS!!
I was holding off ordering my fish extender until I got a response. That was quick!
Thanks again!!

[westjones]

Have you guys gotten your cruise documents yet? We haven't, and it seems like we should have by now.
Thanks!

[stacydoc]

Have you guys gotten your cruise documents yet? We haven't, and it seems like we should have by now.
Thanks!

Yes, we got our Thursday or Friday!!!!

[scrapycruiser]

We received ours Friday, but are still waiting for our 3-night docs for our B2B.

[jestersgypsy]

Hey Gina,

Did you happen to update the FE Exchange List? If so, THANKS! I was getting ready to make the updates and saw they were already added. I'm sorry to be lagging, but it is getting crazy here with Mardi Gras, Valentine's Day (I am my daughter's room mom at school), and getting ready for the cruise:dance3:

Cindy

PS We still need queenvickie's stateroom #, and then we will be complete, correct?

[scrapycruiser]

Hey Gina,

Did you happen to update the FE Exchange List? If so, THANKS! I was getting ready to make the updates and saw they were already added. I'm sorry to be lagging, but it is getting crazy here with Mardi Gras, Valentine's Day (I am my daughter's room mom at school), and getting ready for the cruise:dance3:

Cindy

PS We still need queenvickie's stateroom #, and then we will be complete, correct?

Yes, I did update the FE. Hope that was ok. :rolleyes1 You are correct, we just need
queenvickie's stateroom #.
It's almost midnight ,so I guess our final # 19

Have fun being room-mommie ! Oh, those were great days !!:cloud9:
GINA

[AWHOFAN]

Now that Disney is telling us what time to show up at the ship I wanted to tell our sailing (March 6th) go look at your Online Check-In. Need to fill this form out as soon as you can to get a early time or pick your time. We have 11:00-11:30am. Ten AM is for the high rollers and return guest.

[3Charbys]

The snow is falling again... the days can't go by fast enough.

[savvygirl]

Hi, where can I find the updated FE list?

Yes, I did update the FE. Hope that was ok. :rolleyes1 You are correct, we just need
queenvickie's stateroom #.
It's almost midnight ,so I guess our final # 19

Have fun being room-mommie ! Oh, those were great days !!:cloud9:
GINA