Disney Dream come True 8/28/2011

[disney67]

Hi all this is going to be our first trip on a cruise and why not make it a Dream Cruise . it is going to be me DH44 dw47 dd 9 ds 5 . we are soo excited im trying too get brain overload on learning all i can before i cruise . And was hoping to meet a few fellow disers along the way . So if you are cruising the same time as us please post I would love to hear from anyone else joining us on this magical voyage! it will be here before we know it !!!!:banana::banana:

Here is our list for our FE
Disney67-Room (2026) lily adult /jeff adult /molly 9 philip 5
Dizneeat- Room (10554) Karin and Tom both adults
geniemomof4 2 rooms (2016-2018)
melaine and adam husband and wife
kids - nicholas 13
jacob 10
alexander 8
matthew 5
debsters41-Room(?) Debbie, 40 and DD Emmanuela 15.
APB513-Room(8664) Angela - Timo 22 - Kyle 17
dennismcneely - Room(5532) dennis and wife and dd 9 1/2 i remembered the 1/2
realfam - Room ( ) Alex and wife DD3 and DD 15
Max1 - room(6656) adults Robin and Dan kids Maxine 9 (turns 9 on 8/28 Departure day) and Mylie 4
Wheelerkidz3 - (2 rooms 6669-6671) names to follow ?
Ladyleslie stateroom 5174
2 adults - Leslie and Grammy and Julianna (11)
We will be in rooms 9092 & 9094
Me-Elizabeth (32) will be celebrating my b-day on the cruise
DH- Shawn (33)DS-(12)DS-(7)DD-(5)DS-(4)
Polyluvr - Room (8158) adults Donald and Angel kids Frankie (10) and Dominic (6)

Ok so our FE is up too 13 families and growing this is going to be a dream come true for all !!

[IrishCowboy]

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

[disney67]

I have added your thread to the cruise meet list :thumbsup2:thanks: and have a magical weekend

[boundfordisney]

Hi there disney67, looks as though we will be joining you on this cruise. Sailing along is me Leslie 53 dh Terry 52 and my 2 daughters and their families. the grandkids ages run from 19 to 3 years at time of cruising ,there will be 12 of us in total. Dh and I took 2 of our grandchildren with us on the magic 7 night western cruise last November and we loved it!We had planned on doing a 7 night in March 2011 but our plans have changed and will be doing this date instead . just wish it was a 7 night instead of a 4 but am looking forward to the new ship, as well we will be spending time at disney before the cruise. Dh and I may consider doing a back to back and make it a 7 night Im just in the planning stages and will deciede soon! Looking forward to chatting with you and meeting your family!:cool1:

[mattmommy]

This will be our part 1 of our b2b also. This will be our 4th and 5th cruise.

It'll be myself, dh and ds(then 11).

We had a great price so we invited all our friends and family to join us for the b2b or even just a piece of it.

Does anybody know if they'll do pirate night still?

[boundfordisney]

Hi there mattmommy I was wondering about that as well, hope someone can give us the info! It will be part 1 of the cruise for us, just booked it as a backtoback this afternoon!This is our 2 and 3rd disney cruise, booked a balcony this time around as with the last cruise we were in an oceanview cat, 9, sooo looking forward to early morning coffee and watching the sun come up from on our balcony.:cool1:

[disney67]

Hi mattmommy and bound for disney for a while i did not think anyone was going to join me on a short trip lol . I choose the short trip because this is going to our first cruise ever . I just did not want to do a cruise but when i herd about the deam and went to the house party that a TA friend hosted I could not say no as well as the price for the 4 of us . So i'm a rookie if you guys have any suggestions?? they would be greatfully appricated . And what is the pirate party ? I realize til the maiden voyage there is not going to be much feedback and hints . And I do not know wheather we want to do a land part before or after ? do you guys have any hints on which would be better ? Cause i'm leaning too after but do not know if it is better . hope to talk to guys soon have a magical weekend :)
Jeff and Family

[boundfordisney]

Hi disney67, was wondering where you were lol! As far as going to wdw before or after the cruise I would say before would be the one to go with, we did before and after last November , but it was a 7 night so that may have factored into why I prefer to do before.That being said it looks like we will be doing the same thing again with this cruise only because of other family members meeting up with us at disney, my daughters and dh and I will be staying for a couple of nights before but then my sisters and mom will fly down after we are back from the cruise so we would be staying for 5 nights after as well. The cruise is just so relaxing , going to the parks beforehand you get all the fastpaced stuff behind you and then you can just wind down once you set sail. I have found that most people have said the same thing parks before the cruise. :thumbsup2

[boundfordisney]

disney67 feel free to pm me with any questions and I will answer as much as I can. Looking forward to meeting you and your family on the Dream!:cool1:

[disney67]

Hi disney67, was wondering where you were lol! As far as going to wdw before or after the cruise I would say before would be the one to go with, we did before and after last November , but it was a 7 night so that may have factored into why I prefer to do before.That being said it looks like we will be doing the same thing again with this cruise only because of other family members meeting up with us at disney, my daughters and dh and I will be staying for a couple of nights before but then my sisters and mom will fly down after we are back from the cruise so we would be staying for 5 nights after as well. The cruise is just so relaxing , going to the parks beforehand you get all the fastpaced stuff behind you and then you can just wind down once you set sail. I have found that most people have said the same thing parks before the cruise. :thumbsup2Thats going to be alot before and after but i so wish i can do that too . :worship: you guys too be able to do both .

disney67 feel free to pm me with any questions and I will answer as much as I can. Looking forward to meeting you and your family on the Dream!:cool1: Ok
1. passports the what how whys ?
2. boarding what are we going to expect ?
3. cannot wait to ride the AQUA DUCK how about both of you guys ?
4.any info you guys think is neccecery for a rookie too know will be very helpful Thank You guys over and over for any help you can do to help make this easier for all . Jeff

[boundfordisney]

Okay here goes as much as I can remember from our past cruise, as far as passports being from Canada we did have to have them I would imagine you need them as well, although we had no issues at all with customs. It was no problems going off ship into ports you just needed to show your id when you were getting off the ship , we had taken 2 of my grandkids with us and we never once were asked to show any documents showing we had parental okay. We did the 2nd seating for dining and will go with that once again.
gives you more time when on castaway cay or when your in port, I thought perhaps it wouldnt work out so well eating that late at the time but it really did work out well! what stateroom cat. are you? Bring an over the door organizer as it helps to keep every thing organized in the bathroom that you need, frees up space and clutter.If you are thinking of dining at palo book it as soon as you are able to when the booking opens up as reservations go fast. I found that out last time but waited to late to book so it was a no go, will be booking asap this time around! we did disney transfers to the ship what are your plans as to getting there?:cool1:

[disney67]

Okay here goes as much as I can remember from our past cruise, as far as passports being from Canada we did have to have them I would imagine you need them as well, although we had no issues at all with customs. It was no problems going off ship into ports you just needed to show your id when you were getting off the ship , we had taken 2 of my grandkids with us and we never once were asked to show any documents showing we had parental okay. We did the 2nd seating for dining and will go with that once again.
gives you more time when on castaway cay or when your in port, I thought perhaps it wouldnt work out so well eating that late at the time but it really did work out well! what stateroom cat. are you? Bring an over the door organizer as it helps to keep every thing organized in the bathroom that you need, frees up space and clutter.If you are thinking of dining at palo book it as soon as you are able to when the booking opens up as reservations go fast. I found that out last time but waited to late to book so it was a no go, will be booking asap this time around! we did disney transfers to the ship what are your plans as to getting there?:cool1:
We have a Cat 9A i wanted an ocean view cause it would be nice to wake up and see the sea around you . I do not think we are going to get off in the bahamas might hit a massage that day daddy needs to be spoiled lol. deffinetly going to castaway cay and did you guys do the sting ray thing with the kids ? how did you like it ? and is it worth doing ? As per the seating i think my TA said second seating is better and i plan on palo or the new one if i can get the french one forgot its name ? our toiletries it has a hanger attached to it so it can hang Thanks for the great advice if there is anything else you can think of please post . I soo appricate anything you share with me . THANK YOU :)

[boundfordisney]

Hi disney67 happy 4th of July weekend! We did a fishing excursion from castaway cay ,well my 2 grandkids and dh did I stayed on the beach soaking up the sun! They really enjoyed it,dh and my granddaughter swam with the dolphins in Cozumel and loved it! May book something like that if possible in Nassau for my other grandkids that will be going on this cruise. We had an ocean view last cruise it was awesome Im sure you will be glad you booked that cat. Im hoping to book onboard for the next year when the fantasy will be sailing, it does give you a better deal to book while onboard so keep that in mind. We added our tips to our payment when paying off the cruise it made it much easier and will do that again for this one. Hope that these tidbits help!:cool1:

[silmarg]

Hey Howdy Hey.

We are booked on this cruise. This will be our third cruise. We have done a 4 day in 2007 and a 15-day eastbound repositioning cruise from LA to Fla thru the Panama Canal in 2008.

For those who have never sailed w DCL - it is a wonderful vacation... and once you've taken one... you will be looking forward to the next... they are quite addicting.

I would recommend doing parks before the cruise. That said, I have done both (before and after).

As far as Nassau goes, I highly recommend renting a day room at the Comfort Suites on Paradise Island. This will give you access to the Atlantis pools and facilities (which the DCL excursion does not).

We are doing an inside stateroom for the 1st time (we did Balcony Staterooms previously).

Any interest in fish extenders?

[boundfordisney]

Welcome silmarg. glad to see some more joining us on this date! Im game for the fe, so who else will be cruising along with you? :surfweb:

[silmarg]

Welcome silmarg. glad to see some more joining us on this date! Im game for the fe, so who else will be cruising along with you? :surfweb:

My DW and DDs who will be 12 and 9 (OMG they are getting old) will be travelling w me!

[dizneeat]

Hi! :flower3:

We will be on this cruise as well. It will be the second leg of a B2B for us. We have been on the Disney Wonder in 2009 for our first cruise and loved it so much we are going back for a B2B this summer. (Aug 26 - 29 and Aug 29 - Sept 2).
I am going to book the cruise while on board (I am the discount lady! ;)) hoping they will do the book while on board discount again.

I travel with my brother Tom who is a HUGE lover of all things Disney and we usually stay at Disney for 4 weeks. Travelling from Austria on a 10 hour flight it is just so relaxing to have such a long vacation during the summer.

I would also LOVE to join a FE exchange! We had so much fun on our first cruise doing it! Loved the comments from walkers by that we were with the "fun group"! :goodvibes :laughing:

To the OP - you are going to love DCL and are going to have a blast! :thumbsup2

[silmarg]

and loved it so much we are going back for a B2B this summer.

30 days of disney fun sounds like a dream come true... in reading you post and your other planning thread it seems like you are talking about a 2010 vacation... but this thread is for a 2011 cruise.

Will you still be joining us?

[dizneeat]

30 days of disney fun sounds like a dream come true... in reading you post and your other planning thread it seems like you are talking about a 2010 vacation... but this thread is for a 2011 cruise.

Will you still be joining us?

YES!!!!! :woohoo:

We are doing a B2B this summer and I want to book for 2011 while on board - we want to do the Aug 25, 2011 and the Aug 28, 2011 cruises on the Dream - so we WILL be joining you!!!!!!

[silmarg]

YES!!!!! :woohoo:

We are doing a B2B this summer and I want to book for 2011 while on board - we want to do the Aug 25, 2011 and the Aug 28, 2011 cruises on the Dream - so we WILL be joining you!!!!!!

so many back to backs! u had me confused!

let us know what sort of discount you get!

[dizneeat]

so many back to backs! u had me confused!

let us know what sort of discount you get!

Sorry about the confusion! :goodvibes Sometimes it is hard to explain yourself in a foreign language.

I will definitely let you know if we can get a discount on both cruises for next summer. They usually give 10% off and a 100$ stateroom credit. Every little bit helps if you travel for 4 weeks! ;) (Yes, 4 weeks again next summer)

[silmarg]

Sorry about the confusion! :goodvibes Sometimes it is hard to explain yourself in a foreign language.

I will definitely let you know if we can get a discount on both cruises for next summer. They usually give 10% off and a 100$ stateroom credit. Every little bit helps if you travel for 4 weeks! ;) (Yes, 4 weeks again next summer)

4 weeks! You are my hero.

[boundfordisney]

welcome dizneeat lucky you 4 weeks of fun! I see you are from austria . We are looking at doing a europe river cruise next year and will be touring vienna from the criuses Iam looking into. where in Austria are you ?:cool1:

[dizneeat]

4 weeks! You are my hero.

:flower3:

welcome dizneeat lucky you 4 weeks of fun! I see you are from austria . We are looking at doing a europe river cruise next year and will be touring vienna from the criuses Iam looking into. where in Austria are you ?:cool1:

Thank you! :goodvibes We usually stay for 4 weeks as it makes more sense when travelling during the most expensive time in the summer. We are stuck with travelling at the height of the season, since I am dependent on my school holidays! ;)
Wow! A river cruise in Europe. I often see the cruise ships on the Danube and they are SO pretty!
And since you asked - we live in Linz about 120 miles from Vienna. Vienna is VERY beautiful, lots of history! I am taking my class to Vienna in November and I was just reporting about it (with photos) in my pre-trip report for WDW! Feel free to check it out if you want to.
If you need any information or if you come to our area as well, please let me know.

[disney67]

Hi disney67 happy 4th of July weekend! We did a fishing excursion from castaway cay ,well my 2 grandkids and dh did I stayed on the beach soaking up the sun! They really enjoyed it,dh and my granddaughter swam with the dolphins in Cozumel and loved it! May book something like that if possible in Nassau for my other grandkids that will be going on this cruise. We had an ocean view last cruise it was awesome Im sure you will be glad you booked that cat. Im hoping to book onboard for the next year when the fantasy will be sailing, it does give you a better deal to book while onboard so keep that in mind. We added our tips to our payment when paying off the cruise it made it much easier and will do that again for this one. Hope that these tidbits help!:cool1:
thank you for the tip about adding tips to paying off thank you

Hey Howdy Hey.

We are booked on this cruise. This will be our third cruise. We have done a 4 day in 2007 and a 15-day eastbound repositioning cruise from LA to Fla thru the Panama Canal in 2008.

For those who have never sailed w DCL - it is a wonderful vacation... and once you've taken one... you will be looking forward to the next... they are quite addicting.

I would recommend doing parks before the cruise. That said, I have done both (before and after).

As far as Nassau goes, I highly recommend renting a day room at the Comfort Suites on Paradise Island. This will give you access to the Atlantis pools and facilities (which the DCL excursion does not).

We are doing an inside stateroom for the 1st time (we did Balcony Staterooms previously).

Any interest in fish extenders?Hi silmarg welcome aboard this is starting to turn out to be alot of dis friends and growing . thank you for the advice on before or after but this time due too meeting some magical friends on dry land i booked after how did you like it after ?

Hi! :flower3:

We will be on this cruise as well. It will be the second leg of a B2B for us. We have been on the Disney Wonder in 2009 for our first cruise and loved it so much we are going back for a B2B this summer. (Aug 26 - 29 and Aug 29 - Sept 2).
I am going to book the cruise while on board (I am the discount lady! ;)) hoping they will do the book while on board discount again.

I travel with my brother Tom who is a HUGE lover of all things Disney and we usually stay at Disney for 4 weeks. Travelling from Austria on a 10 hour flight it is just so relaxing to have such a long vacation during the summer.

I would also LOVE to join a FE exchange! We had so much fun on our first cruise doing it! Loved the comments from walkers by that we were with the "fun group"! :goodvibes :laughing:

To the OP - you are going to love DCL and are going to have a blast! :thumbsup2Hi dizneeat welcome aboard . What is an FE exchange i think i know what it is you have a shoe thingy hanging on your door and each day a fairy god person puts something in it am i right?

[disney67]

Guys im really sorry i have not posted in a while but ive had a back problem arise and starting to work 7 days and my computer fritzing on me . it was like Murhy's law every day (it means anything that can happend will happend ). I feel like i was going crazy lol .

[boundfordisney]

Hope your feeling better disney67, yes this meet seems to be growing and hope it continues to do so! Dizneeat you can bet I will have some questions about Austria, hope you don t mind answering. It looks so beautiful from what I have seen in pictures! IM still trying to figure out what time of year to go do you have any input as to when would be best ? thanks for any help you can provide me with!:cool1:

[dizneeat]

Hi dizneeat welcome aboard . What is an FE exchange i think i know what it is you have a shoe thingy hanging on your door and each day a fairy god person puts something in it am i right?

Thanks for the welcome! :goodvibes

Fish extenders - First off - they are FUN!!! :rotfl2:

Here is a photo of the one I made for last year's cruise.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/cruiseklein_5.jpg

And here is some more info I borrowed from the DIS.

:boat: Lots about Fish Extenders :boat:
Fish Extender 101 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33184281&postcount=2)
Fish Extender Info (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607)

It's kind of like a Secret Santa thing. You have the FE hanging outside your stateroom and everyone who signed up on the exchange leaves little gifts in it. Can be done with one gift for the whole stateroom or several little gifts over the course of the cruise.
It was our first cruise last year and we were with another Disney group and had a blast with the FEs. All of us decorated our stateroom doors (remember, only magnets are allowed) and whenever we got back to our stateroom there was "something" in our FE - HUGE excitement! :laughing:
We got LOTS of comments about being with the "fun group" and questions on how to join! :thumbsup2

Here's a photo of our loot!

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/pixie%20dust/cruise/klein_712.jpg

We are doing FEs again this summer on our B2B and hope we can do it again on the Dream cruises as well!

Guys im really sorry i have not posted in a while but ive had a back problem arise and starting to work 7 days and my computer fritzing on me . it was like Murhy's law every day (it means anything that can happend will happend ). I feel like i was going crazy lol .

Nothing worse than having health problems and starting new work AND having things go wrong! Hope everything clears up VERY soon!

[dizneeat]

Hope your feeling better disney67, yes this meet seems to be growing and hope it continues to do so! Dizneeat you can bet I will have some questions about Austria, hope you don t mind answering. It looks so beautiful from what I have seen in pictures! IM still trying to figure out what time of year to go do you have any input as to when would be best ? thanks for any help you can provide me with!:cool1:

Fire away with questions whenever they come to your mind! ;) I'll be happy to help out!

Here are some examples on what you might come across when visiting Austria!

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/wien.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/steffl070809_726.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/ss_wien_0.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/wien__oberes_und_unteres_belvedere.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/40703-wien_tmn.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/wien-schloss-schoenbrunn1.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/wien_schoenbrunn.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/hundertwasserhaus7.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/sehenswuerdigkeiten.jpg

and there will definitely be some .......

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/ViennaSchnitzel_wideweb__470x3050.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/0016-2450_2000_9_225_1_det_001.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/311974428_628302632c.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/backhendlsalat.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/gebaeck-semmel-brotkorb-food-stilli.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/sachertorte.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/apfelstrudel_550.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/marillenknodel.jpg

and I guess some .......

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/weinflaschen.jpg

Best time to visit?
Well, I would say late spring, early summer - 2nd half of May to early July would be wonderful - Austrian schools are still going at that time, the weather should be nice and warm and not too hot by then - flowers and trees should be in full bloom!

Let me know if you have any more questions! :goodvibes

[silmarg]

Hi silmarg welcome aboard this is starting to turn out to be alot of dis friends and growing . thank you for the advice on before or after but this time due too meeting some magical friends on dry land i booked after how did you like it after ?


Going to WDW after DCL is fine - heck in my eyes any trip to WDW is fine!

If you frequently travel to WDW, you will often feel like you could use another vacation when you get back home due to exhaustion. Well, DCL could be that vacation since its far more relaxing than a trip to WDW.

That said, if you are used to that exhausting feeling after a trip to WDW, then this will be no different.

What is an FE exchange i think i know what it is you have a shoe thingy hanging on your door and each day a fairy god person puts something in it am i right?

Yes, fish extenders are the shoe thingys. There is a lady who sells Disney decorated FEs on ebay at a reasonable cost (at least that was the case a couple of years ago.

When we did the east bound Panama Canal cruise in 2008 we had 120 DIS families participate in Fish Extenders! There were so many participants, it took me a couple of hours to give out our gift!

[disney67]

Thanks for the welcome! :goodvibes

Fish extenders - First off - they are FUN!!! :rotfl2:

Here is a photo of the one I made for last year's cruise.

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/cruiseklein_5.jpg

And here is some more info I borrowed from the DIS.

:boat: Lots about Fish Extenders :boat:
Fish Extender 101 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33184281&postcount=2)
Fish Extender Info (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607)

It's kind of like a Secret Santa thing. You have the FE hanging outside your stateroom and everyone who signed up on the exchange leaves little gifts in it. Can be done with one gift for the whole stateroom or several little gifts over the course of the cruise.
It was our first cruise last year and we were with another Disney group and had a blast with the FEs. All of us decorated our stateroom doors (remember, only magnets are allowed) and whenever we got back to our stateroom there was "something" in our FE - HUGE excitement! :laughing:
We got LOTS of comments about being with the "fun group" and questions on how to join! :thumbsup2

Here's a photo of our loot!

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/pixie%20dust/cruise/klein_712.jpg

We are doing FEs again this summer on our B2B and hope we can do it again on the Dream cruises as well!



Nothing worse than having health problems and starting new work AND having things go wrong! Hope everything clears up VERY soon!how do we get this started for our cruise ??? or is there a thread for this ??

[disney67]

dizneeat thank you for sharing those beatiful pictures of austria they were amazing My aunt has friends that live there but that is all i know im not good with anything outside the US sorry .

[dizneeat]

how do we get this started for our cruise ??? or is there a thread for this ??

We just make a list and post it here.

I did the same for our cruises this summer - here's the link to my thread - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=35163235#post35163235

Once there are a few people and we are all closer to the cruise a list of all the details can be put up.
I just had a list of the people's screen names (+ number of people cruising devided by adults and kids) until about 3 months before sailing - then I started the one that is currently up.

Let me know what you think of it. :goodvibes

BTW - 120 participants sounds pretty scary! :scared1: They should be devided into several groups! ;)

[silmarg]

how do we get this started for our cruise ??? or is there a thread for this ??
As disneet says, we would use this tread to collect the families interested (and prob use post #1 to keep track of who is in). You would prob want to collect the stateroom number and number of guests (w ages) who are in the FE.

120 participants sounds pretty scary! :scared1:
I think because the Panama Canal cruise was a "special" cruise, it had an inordinate number of DIS fanatics aboard. That cruise was sold out by noon on the first day it was available for booking. We held weekly chats on the DIS starting 18 months before sailing... there were pre-cruise meets held all over the country (I attended a meet at Yankee Stadium about 12 months before the cruise with about 20 fellow cruisers). There were some who gave very elaborate (and expensive) FE gifts. Some needed to take an extra suitcase just for the FE gifts they gave out.

Here's a picture of what we gave out.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa262/silmarg/scan0001.jpg
Its missing a Panama(or Canal Zone) stamp - but the ones I actually gave out had the Panama stamp

The stamps (except for Arubas) were postally used stamps that I got for a song on Ebay. I think I had to spend $100 on the Aruba stamps from their postal authority and get it sent to me w expedited shipping. I spent the whole cross country flight (and then some) assembling the 120+ post cards!

Thinking back to that cruise, it was because of us that the DIS had to limit the number of posts that a thread can have before they need to close a thread and start a new one. I think all told we had like 150,000 posts. We used to have a competition between the men vs woman re: who would capture each 1000th post.

One thing I put together was the Roaming Gnome door magnet (u guys know that the doors are metal and can be decorated w magnets?).
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa262/silmarg/ROAMINGGNOME.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa262/silmarg/scan.jpg

Here is a door magnets we used on our 2007 cruise. For the Panama Canal cruise we had a different magnet for each port. And many of the FE gifts were magnets. By the time the cruise was over the whole door was covered.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa262/silmarg/untitled.jpg

[dizneeat]

Oh my gosh! I LOVE the roaming gnome! Something we might keep in mind for this cruise! :lmao:

120 participants is just enormous - I can see that this was a special cruise, but it would freak me out - the stuff I carry for my b2b this summer fills half a suitcase! LOL - we do small things every day and a little European sweet every day, so there is quite something to "transport" and with airlines limiting the number of suitcases you can take ......... :scared1:



So, if we have a FE exchange - may I officially say - I am in! ;)

[disney67]

We just make a list and post it here.

I did the same for our cruises this summer - here's the link to my thread - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=35163235#post35163235

Once there are a few people and we are all closer to the cruise a list of all the details can be put up.
I just had a list of the people's screen names (+ number of people cruising devided by adults and kids) until about 3 months before sailing - then I started the one that is currently up.

Let me know what you think of it. :goodvibes

BTW - 120 participants sounds pretty scary! :scared1: They should be devided into several groups! ;)I see what you did that looks awesome but wish i was more computer litarate to do that I would love to start a FE lists Anyone else want to join us ??

[ladyleslie]

Okay - Sign me up for another cruise - two actually - doing another back to back.....

Hey I see some familiar names ......

So its me, my daughter and my mom - all ready for "Girls week out 2011" :dance3:

[dizneeat]

Okay - Sign me up for another cruise - two actually - doing another back to back.....

Hey I see some familiar names ......

So its me, my daughter and my mom - all ready for "Girls week out 2011" :dance3:

:woohoo: WELCOME GIRLS!!!!!!! :woohoo:

Is this the first or second part of your B2B - as we are doing a B2B as well! ;) Yes, again! :rotfl2:

[disney67]

Okay - Sign me up for another cruise - two actually - doing another back to back.....

Hey I see some familiar names ......

So its me, my daughter and my mom - all ready for "Girls week out 2011" :dance3:Welcome Aboard ladies !

[mattmommy]

Fire away with questions whenever they come to your mind! ;) I'll be happy to help out!

Here are some examples on what you might come across when visiting Austria!

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/wien.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/steffl070809_726.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/ss_wien_0.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/wien__oberes_und_unteres_belvedere.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/40703-wien_tmn.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/wien-schloss-schoenbrunn1.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/wien_schoenbrunn.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/hundertwasserhaus7.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/sehenswuerdigkeiten.jpg

and there will definitely be some .......

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/ViennaSchnitzel_wideweb__470x3050.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/0016-2450_2000_9_225_1_det_001.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/311974428_628302632c.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/backhendlsalat.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/gebaeck-semmel-brotkorb-food-stilli.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/sachertorte.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/apfelstrudel_550.jpg

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/marillenknodel.jpg

and I guess some .......

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/Pixie%20dust%20again/value%20resorts%20-%20DLRP/karinparis/weinflaschen.jpg

Best time to visit?
Well, I would say late spring, early summer - 2nd half of May to early July would be wonderful - Austrian schools are still going at that time, the weather should be nice and warm and not too hot by then - flowers and trees should be in full bloom!

Let me know if you have any more questions! :goodvibes

Was that kielbasa I saw? The buildings are beautiful. What are the holes in the side of the buildings?

[mattmommy]

I recruited another family to join us. A df, her dh and their 3 dd (14, 14 and 9).

Hopefully I'll get some more rounded up.

Reading this I have to try and be creative with my "gifts". The people on this board are really creative and set the bar high.

[ladyleslie]

This is the first half of our back to back cruise ( we are doing one this year in august as well - I've seen Dizneat on my board there too) ....

I really wanted to do a seven day cruise - but we also wanted to do the Dream - so now everyone is happy!!!! :dance3:

Talk about setting the bar high - I'm gonna have to read a book, hit the internet, take a class or something - just to keep up on the creativity on this board....

[disney67]

Hi Guys ,
Now that everyone has got my creative juices following . Now I have 2 ?? for all here they are
1. if anyone is intrested in doing a FE please post me if you are intrested
I will need room # if you have it and how many people and there ages

2. I love to do shirts for all my trips if anyone is intrested in having matching shirts I do not mind making them but i would ask to just cover cost of t-shirt and the iron on sheet .
If you like this Idea and want to give me ideas for a dream print post me ?

hope all are doing well each day that goes by is a day closer to our trip .
have a magical weekend and talk to all soon .

[Max1*]

HI EVERYONE!!!! We are 3x Disney Cruise veterans once as a couple and twice with our older child. We have not booked as of yet we leave for Disney World in 2 weeks and plan on booking as soon as we get home we are hoping for a bounce back maybe while there first :tigger:. Its a big secret to our soon to be 8 year old as she will be 9 next year on AUGUST 28th!!! We will be spending 7ish day's at Disney before hand then just when she thinks we are heading home the Cruise bus will pick us up Soooo excited for that day! Any how it will be myself, DH, Daughter Maxine 9 and Daughter Mylie just turning 4. I am not a crafty person at all however would love to do the FE's!!!!!

[dizneeat]

HI EVERYONE!!!! We are 3x Disney Cruise veterans once as a couple and twice with our older child. We have not booked as of yet we leave for Disney World in 2 weeks and plan on booking as soon as we get home we are hoping for a bounce back maybe while there first :tigger:. Its a big secret to our soon to be 8 year old as she will be 9 next year on AUGUST 28th!!! We will be spending 7ish day's at Disney before hand then just when she thinks we are heading home the Cruise bus will pick us up Soooo excited for that day! Any how it will be myself, DH, Daughter Maxine 9 and Daughter Mylie just turning 4. I am not a crafty person at all however would love to do the FE's!!!!!

Welcome!! :flower3:

This cruise is going to be fun - even a year out there are quite a few of us going! :woohoo:
Where are you staying at WDW and for how long? We are leaving for WDW in just 3 weeks - so we are right behind you! ;)
Going on a cruise on your DD's birthday will be a wonderful idea! Yeah!!

[disney67]

HI EVERYONE!!!! We are 3x Disney Cruise veterans once as a couple and twice with our older child. We have not booked as of yet we leave for Disney World in 2 weeks and plan on booking as soon as we get home we are hoping for a bounce back maybe while there first :tigger:. Its a big secret to our soon to be 8 year old as she will be 9 next year on AUGUST 28th!!! We will be spending 7ish day's at Disney before hand then just when she thinks we are heading home the Cruise bus will pick us up Soooo excited for that day! Any how it will be myself, DH, Daughter Maxine 9 and Daughter Mylie just turning 4. I am not a crafty person at all however would love to do the FE's!!!!!
Welcome Max1
:yay: this cruise is starting to fill up with alot of dis friends .
this is going to be a shock for her , she is going to love this surprise .
if you want me to add you to the FE list just send me a quick pm with all info?
this trip is going to be better then a DREAM:wizard:

[disney67]

i figured i start a list of who is joining us on this trip , if i forget someone by accident please do not take it too heart and send me a PM and i will add you .
Disney67
Bound for Disney
Mattmommy
Silmarg
Ladyleslie
Dizneeat
Max1
this going to be a great meet !!!:woohoo::yay::banana::cool1:

[lauritagoddess]

Hi! :wave2: Just decided to book this cruise. It will be my son who will be 9 next summer and myself. This will be our third Disney cruise. We did a 3 day on the Wonder in 2007 and the eastbound Panama canal cruise in 2008 (the one I see Silmarg posting about on the thread). We'll doing a stay at WDW before the cruise, but I'm waiting to see if there's free dining or other discounts before booking that. Glad to be here. :goodvibes

[boundfordisney]

Welcome lauritagoddess. We also are waiting to see if free dining or room discount comes up before we book for before and after the cruise.I have other family members who are not on the cruise but will be meeting up with us after and family who are on the cruise will be doing disney before, so I get the best of both ! I do know that the poly will be the resort we will be staying at for at least one part, never stayed there and want to try it. The other stay will most likely be the cbr or perhaps the yacht club love both of them so either is fine by me!:banana:

[boundfordisney]

Dizneeat I love the pics of Austria! I hope we get to go in 2011 but it may have to be put off until 2012 we will see after I get this dream cruise paid off lol! Iam considering May from what you have eaid it sounds like a good time to go thanks for your help.;)

[silmarg]

Hi! :wave2: Just decided to book this cruise. It will be my son who will be 9 next summer and myself. This will be our third Disney cruise. We did a 3 day on the Wonder in 2007 and the eastbound Panama canal cruise in 2008 (the one I see Silmarg posting about on the thread). We'll doing a stay at WDW before the cruise, but I'm waiting to see if there's free dining or other discounts before booking that. Glad to be here. :goodvibes
Welcome aboard Lauritagoddess! Not only were we on the repo together, but the cruise you took before that one, we were on the 4 day that started the next day!

And considering this will also be our 3rd cruise - its awfully coincidental.

[disney67]

this list is getting bigger by day so lets Welcome Aboard our newest disfriend
Lauritagoddess :banana::woohoo::yay::cool1:
Disney67
Bound for Disney
Mattmommy
Silmarg
Ladyleslie
Dizneeat
Max1
Lauritagoddess

[lauritagoddess]

Thanks for the welcome everyone! :)

Welcome aboard Lauritagoddess! Not only were we on the repo together, but the cruise you took before that one, we were on the 4 day that started the next day!

And considering this will also be our 3rd cruise - its awfully coincidental.

And not only that, it looks like we live pretty close to each other too, I'm in NYC.

[silmarg]

And not only that, it looks like we live pretty close to each other too, I'm in NYC.

I live in Pelham Manor, home to the newest Fairway.

[lauritagoddess]

I live in Pelham Manor, home to the newest Fairway.

We're only about 45 minutes away from each other I'd say, well with decent traffic. :)

On a totally different note, do you ever go to New Roc City? My son went there recently on a trip with camp to play in the arcade and he's begging me to take him back. I was wondering if it was worth making the trip up to New Rochelle for.

[ladyleslie]

New Rock City is definitely worth the drive if you've got an older little - Take a sweater and go skating or change ur shoes and go glow bowling or just hang at the theater .... hey its an imax theater - a little something for everyone and everyone can get to do a little something ....

[Max1*]

Welcome!! :flower3:

This cruise is going to be fun - even a year out there are quite a few of us going! :woohoo:
Where are you staying at WDW and for how long? We are leaving for WDW in just 3 weeks - so we are right behind you! ;)
Going on a cruise on your DD's birthday will be a wonderful idea! Yeah!!

We are staying at POP this time around and I am counting the hours until we leave! We will be there from the 14th to the 23rd.

[Max1*]

Hi! :wave2: Just decided to book this cruise. It will be my son who will be 9 next summer and myself. This will be our third Disney cruise. We did a 3 day on the Wonder in 2007 and the eastbound Panama canal cruise in 2008 (the one I see Silmarg posting about on the thread). We'll doing a stay at WDW before the cruise, but I'm waiting to see if there's free dining or other discounts before booking that. Glad to be here. :goodvibes


I will let you know if we get a bounce back offer when we get back. Usually if they do offer a bounce back then yes the will offer it next year but won't announce it until April of next year. Also the format has changed in order to stay at a moderate you have to pay extra so next year we will more than likely stay at Riverside. I'll KUP! O' and we are from upstate NY!

[lauritagoddess]

I will let you know if we get a bounce back offer when we get back. Usually if they do offer a bounce back then yes the will offer it next year but won't announce it until April of next year. Also the format has changed in order to stay at a moderate you have to pay extra so next year we will more than likely stay at Riverside. I'll KUP! O' and we are from upstate NY!

We were just at WDW a month ago and they only had the bounceback offers for through the end of 2010. I wish they would have had the bounceback for 2011, I would have booked right then. I'd really love to get the free dining, my son eats like a horse, it's definitely worth it, lol.

[dizneeat]

We are staying at POP this time around and I am counting the hours until we leave! We will be there from the 14th to the 23rd.

I will let you know if we get a bounce back offer when we get back. Usually if they do offer a bounce back then yes the will offer it next year but won't announce it until April of next year. Also the format has changed in order to stay at a moderate you have to pay extra so next year we will more than likely stay at Riverside. I'll KUP! O' and we are from upstate NY!

We'll arrive on the 14th as well! Tom and I are getting more excited by the minute! ;)

Before you book a bounceback offer check if the DDP is still the same! IF what is printed in the UK brochures is correct than the DDP is going to change (no more desserts, no more refillable mugs for QSDP). I guess it won't make any more sense for us to pay rack rate for just a main course and a drink! :confused3
But we should know soon - the new DDPs are usually out at the beginning of August! Let's keep our fingers crossed Disney is dismissing its UK plans! ;)

We were just at WDW a month ago and they only had the bounceback offers for through the end of 2010. I wish they would have had the bounceback for 2011, I would have booked right then. I'd really love to get the free dining, my son eats like a horse, it's definitely worth it, lol.

I really hope they have a new bounceback out by August when we travel. We plan on returning in February of next year and I would love a nice room discount! ;) :thumbsup2

[disney67]

Hi guys , got a ? what is new roc city ?? and where is it ?

[boundfordisney]

any thoughts on the cabanas that are for rent on cc, was thinking of possibly booking one but not sure if they will be worth the cost?:confused3

[ladyleslie]

any thoughts on the cabanas that are for rent on cc, was thinking of possibly booking one but not sure if they will be worth the cost?:confused3

Last year - we were all over cast away cay - So renting a cabana doesnt make sence for us as we would never sit still long enough to enjoy it..... cutie:

[boundfordisney]

Yes I could see that in that respect it wouldnt be worth the cost, really the main reason I have been thinking about booking one is for my daughter and the 2 little ones who will be 2 and 4 at the time. I thought since they are so young maybe it would be a good idea for them to have somewhere to perhaps nap and have shade,Iknow there are umbrellas on the beach but a cabana would offer more and would be a little secluded.:cool1:

[silmarg]

Hi guys , got a ? what is new roc city ?? and where is it ?

New Roc City is a sort of entertainment complex in New Rochelle NY. The area it was built was fairly run down area and I think most would consider the development a success (the development made the area much nicer). It has a large Regal Movie theatre with an Imax screen, I think it has an ice skating rink, mini golf, billiards, and an arcade. I think it used to also have a indoor go-cart thing... but I think that is where the ice skating rink is now - you would think I'd know as I live like 2 miles away (better google it to make sure). There is an Applebees and a Buffalo Wild Wings place there too.

While I do go there for the movies, I would not consider the place a "destination" that I would travel that far to see. Then again I am a father that might just take my DDs to a place as far away if they pleaded me to do so...

Maybe we should do a pre-cruise meet at New Roc :rotfl:

[silmarg]

We're only about 45 minutes away from each other I'd say, well with decent traffic. :)

On a totally different note, do you ever go to New Roc City? My son went there recently on a trip with camp to play in the arcade and he's begging me to take him back. I was wondering if it was worth making the trip up to New Rochelle for.

What part of the City are you in? New Roc is like 25 mins from midtown manhattan (with no traffic).

[disney67]

New Roc City is a sort of entertainment complex in New Rochelle NY. The area it was built was fairly run down area and I think most would consider the development a success (the development made the area much nicer). It has a large Regal Movie theatre with an Imax screen, I think it has an ice skating rink, mini golf, billiards, and an arcade. I think it used to also have a indoor go-cart thing... but I think that is where the ice skating rink is now - you would think I'd know as I live like 2 miles away (better google it to make sure). There is an Applebees and a Buffalo Wild Wings place there too.

While I do go there for the movies, I would not consider the place a "destination" that I would travel that far to see. Then again I am a father that might just take my DDs to a place as far away if they pleaded me to do so...

Maybe we should do a pre-cruise meet at New Roc :rotfl:
This is what i was thinking if not there i do not know how far away you are from the palisades centre this at least has a disney store lol . I do not mind traveling for meets ive been to pa and going to ct in 2 weeks and hershey park in 3 weeks . do you have a date in mind ? post me and if anyone else here can make it it would be fun . and anyone else that cannot make will be there in disney spirit .

[lauritagoddess]

What part of the City are you in? New Roc is like 25 mins from midtown manhattan (with no traffic).

I'm in the southern part of Brooklyn closer to Queens, about 10-15 minutes away from JFK to give you an idea.

A pre-cruise meet sounds like it would be fun. :)

[Max1*]

I'm in the southern part of Brooklyn closer to Queens, about 10-15 minutes away from JFK to give you an idea.

A pre-cruise meet sounds like it would be fun. :)

I have family in Park Slope if I make it there somtime this year I will let you know maybe we can have a coffee or lunch meet up !

[silmarg]

I'm in the southern part of Brooklyn closer to Queens, about 10-15 minutes away from JFK to give you an idea.

A pre-cruise meet sounds like it would be fun. :)

I grew up in Howard Beach!

[ladyleslie]

I worked in Bushwick, Brooklyn for ten years before moving and working in Harlem, Manhattan, NYC :cool1:

Some parts of Brooklyn have changed so much in the lat year its almost unrecognizable.

[disney67]

I worked in Bushwick, Brooklyn for ten years before moving and working in Harlem, Manhattan, NYC :cool1:

Some parts of Brooklyn have changed so much in the lat year its almost unrecognizable.This i have to agree with . We always lived on long island but both of my parents grew up in brooklyn , and grandma lived somewhere on ave P . and it has changed alot since i was a kid .

[lauritagoddess]

It sounds like this is going to be the NYers cruise, lol.

I wanted to get out the grand opening of the new Disney Store in Garden City this past weekend, but was too busy.

[geniemomof4]

Hi everyone! We will be cruising on the Dream with you next year. It will be myself and my husband, Adam and our four boys ages at the time - 13, 10, 8, and 5. This is the kids FIRST cruise, but our second. Actually we took our first cruise on Aug 28, 2004! :goodvibes It was a 7 night that turned into a 10 night due to the hurricanes that year. I was a DISboards members for years under admepo, but just signed up again today.

Looking forward to the cruise and meeting everyone here!!!

Oh - and the kids have no idea they are going! We are still debating when to tell them.... :banana:

[lauritagoddess]

Hi everyone! We will be cruising on the Dream with you next year. It will be myself and my husband, Adam and our four boys ages at the time - 13, 10, 8, and 5. This is the kids FIRST cruise, but our second. Actually we took our first cruise on Aug 28, 2004! :goodvibes It was a 7 night that turned into a 10 night due to the hurricanes that year. I was a DISboards members for years under admepo, but just signed up again today.

Looking forward to the cruise and meeting everyone here!!!

Oh - and the kids have no idea they are going! We are still debating when to tell them.... :banana:

My son will be 9 when we sail, right between your two middle boys in age. I've already told him about the cruise. We were planning on an extended trip to WDW in August but he was so excited when I told him we'd do a shorter trip to WDW and then followed by the cruise on the Dream. Actually his reaction was "Why only a 4 day?" :rotfl:

[geniemomof4]

Our boys have been having serious Disney withdrawls - we just moved back to NJ in January after living in FL for 7 years and being annual pass holders and in Orlando often. They haven't been to Disney since April 2009 :eek: so they are dying to get back there. We will be in FL before the cruise visiting family and are doing the cruise before heading back home. We are debating giving it to them as a partial Christmas gift or if we can make it - waiting until we are on the way to Port! I don't think I could make it that long. I am bursting at the seams already dying to tell them!!! :dance3:

Actually his reaction was "Why only a 4 day?" :rotfl:


That will be my 12 year old.... Why not 7 or 10? If only he knew how much it costs! :rolleyes1

[disney67]

It sounds like this is going to be the NYers cruise, lol.

I wanted to get out the grand opening of the new Disney Store in Garden City this past weekend, but was too busy. since i took my taxi job to pay for my dec trip i was too tired but wife took the kids and they had a fun time but she said it was crazy alot of people . and you are right it seems like a good quarter of us have alot of good old NY roots going .

Hi everyone! We will be cruising on the Dream with you next year. It will be myself and my husband, Adam and our four boys ages at the time - 13, 10, 8, and 5. This is the kids FIRST cruise, but our second. Actually we took our first cruise on Aug 28, 2004! :goodvibes It was a 7 night that turned into a 10 night due to the hurricanes that year. I was a DISboards members for years under admepo, but just signed up again today.

Looking forward to the cruise and meeting everyone here!!!

Oh - and the kids have no idea they are going! We are still debating when to tell them.... :banana:

Welcome aboard Melaine and your family too our happy band of disers going on this special date i will update my list on monday and add you to it . till then hope you have a nice weekend and too everyone else here too :wizard:
this ship is filling fast with Dis Friends :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

[disney67]

i figured i start a list of who is joining us on this trip , if i forget someone by accident please do not take it too heart and send me a PM and i will add you .
Disney67
Bound for Disney
Mattmommy
Silmarg
Ladyleslie
Dizneeat
Max1
geniemomof4
this going to be a great meet !!! :wizard::woohoo::banana::yay::cool1:

[lauritagoddess]

i figured i start a list of who is joining us on this trip , if i forget someone by accident please do not take it too heart and send me a PM and i will add you .
Disney67
Bound for Disney
Mattmommy
Silmarg
Ladyleslie
Dizneeat
Max1
geniemomof4
this going to be a great meet !!! :wizard::woohoo::banana::yay::cool1:

I sent you a PM. :)

[disney67]

Hi guys , I want to start of by saying thank you to a FGM for my kids they loved them very much .
I just got back from a meet with another disboard friend who we talked alot about cruising . and since talking to her i will ask one question to all ? who is planning on arriving for the cruise the day before ? and if you do would you like to get together for a dinner meet ?

[boundfordisney]

Sounds like a great idea! count us in as we will be flying in a few days earlier havent made the resort reservation yet but am either going with the poly or yacht club.Waiting to see if disney puts out new discounts tommorrow , if so I will book something then. Any ideas on where to dine?:banana:

[boundfordisney]

Disney67 forgot to ask where are you staying ? will you be on property or off? For that matter where is everyone staying that will be at disney before the cruise?:thumbsup2

[silmarg]

We've not determined when we are coming down, nor where we are staying. It will likely be in a DVC as we are new "owners".

If we are around, we'd likely join!

[disney67]

Disney67 forgot to ask where are you staying ? will you be on property or off? For that matter where is everyone staying that will be at disney before the cruise?:thumbsup2
read below sorry

We've not determined when we are coming down, nor where we are staying. It will likely be in a DVC as we are new "owners".

If we are around, we'd likely join!
first welcome home !!!

I forgot to say we will be flying in on the 27th and my happy TA told me there is a hotel right across the street from that happy ship . So i was thinking if anyone was going to be in the area and wanted to have a pre dinner the night before to get to know everyone i would think it would be cool.

we are planning WDW stay after trip and this alone took a month to come up with

[lauritagoddess]

They just released some more discounts including free dining through dates in 2011. I'm trying to decide now where to book our stay before the cruise, although leaning towards Wilderness Lodge, but we'll be at WDW the week before the cruise. :goodvibes

[boundfordisney]

yes Im having a hard time choosing between the poly or yacht club before the cruise. Stayed at the yacht club before but never the poly so Im kinda going towards there, would miss the hot tub though!Way to much stress!lol!:rotfl2:

[disney67]

They just released some more discounts including free dining through dates in 2011. I'm trying to decide now where to book our stay before the cruise, although leaning towards Wilderness Lodge, but we'll be at WDW the week before the cruise. :goodvibes

yes Im having a hard time choosing between the poly or yacht club before the cruise. Stayed at the yacht club before but never the poly so Im kinda going towards there, would miss the hot tub though!Way to much stress!lol!:rotfl2:
I know it is nice that they released the free dining early thank pixies . but i wish i was chosing one of those resorts but i have to get thru these all stars first lol we are going to do movies for this trip and i changed my dec trip to stay at the all star music .

[boundfordisney]

My daughter stayed at the movies resort last september and just loved it! She has stayed at the caribbean beach in the past as well as all starr vacation homes but she will be choosing the movies again on her future trips as she really enjoyed thier stay there and the cost makes it all the more worthwhile!:thumbsup2

[lauritagoddess]

I know it is nice that they released the free dining early thank pixies . but i wish i was chosing one of those resorts but i have to get thru these all stars first lol we are going to do movies for this trip and i changed my dec trip to stay at the all star music .

We've stayed at all the All Stars and always had a good time. I'm actually wavering now over whether to stay at Wilderness Lodge or save some money and stay at Pop again.

[disney67]

I just got back from a trip at the sweetest place on earth . Hershey park while on my trip i picked up some meterial to make my fish extender but i still need more . I cannot wait to make this .

[boundfordisney]

Well we are almost at the 1 year mark yeah! I havent even thought about getting another fe made yet, guess Id better start thinking about it! The one I do have is more in a christmas theme so I need a new one. I will pm you disney67 in the next day or too as to whom else will be joining up in my family for the fe exchange. The countdown soon begins!:banana:

[disney67]

Well we are almost at the 1 year mark yeah! I havent even thought about getting another fe made yet, guess Id better start thinking about it! The one I do have is more in a christmas theme so I need a new one. I will pm you disney67 in the next day or too as to whom else will be joining up in my family for the fe exchange. The countdown soon begins!:banana:not a problem the more the merrier , and you are right on the 1 year mark :cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1::yay::yay::banana::rot fl::rotfl::cheer2::cheer2: it is a one year party mark

[disney67]

Hi everyone just wanted to say happy 1 Year mark for all of us too get together for this magical dream cruise . so lets start the one year mark with a bang and a dance :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::cool1::co ol1::cool1::yay::yay::yay::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2: :cheer2:

[APB513]

Hello everyone! My name is Angela and my two sons and I will be joining you on the Disney Dream. This will be our second Disney Cruise.

My DF and her DH and three children will be joining us as well.

[boundfordisney]

welcome apb513 glad to have you joining us on this dream vacation! How old are the children and will you be joining up with the fe exchange? Will you be staying at a disney resort before or after the cruise? Im still in the planning works as far as that goes but hopefully today I will book our rooms at either the poly , yacht club or a possibility of the caribbean beach as my daughter will be staying there before the cruise. Just can t make my mind up , really wanted to stay at the poly but would kinda like to be where the rest of my family will be staying , money wise the cbr is the resort they can afford and I have stayed there before and loved it so maybe the poly will have to wait., looking forward to getting to know you and chatting:cool1:

[disney67]

i figured i start a list of who is joining us on this trip , if i forget someone by accident please do not take it too heart and send me a PM and i will add you .
Disney67
Mattmommy
Silmarg
Ladyleslie
Dizneeat
Max1
geniemomof4
APB513
this going to be a great meet !!!

I like to take a minute to Welcome :banana: APB513 :banana: to our on going growing Dream cruise so Welcome Aboard.
and if you want to join our FE please send me a quick pm and i will add you too our happy list. thank you Jeff:wizard:

[disney67]

I finally got everything i need to make my FE except a mini sewing machine
i got a really nice tpopical fish back ground with a little disney touch for each pockets . and i bought mickey hands to go on my wooden dowel on top . im dying to put this together it is hopefully going to come out the way i want it too . :wizard:

[dizneeat]

Greetings from aboard the wonderful Disney Wonder! :goodvibes

Let me just tell you that we are now officially booked for the Aug 28, 2011 cruise on the Disney Dream! :woohoo:

Got the discount I was hoping for and we also decided to cruise a little longer than actually planned.
We'll get on board on Aug 21 :cloud9: and disembark with you all on Sept 1!

Still on board and can't wait to cruise again! :rotfl2:

[APB513]

welcome apb513 glad to have you joining us on this dream vacation!

Thanks for the welcome boundfordisney!

How old are the children

My sons will be 22 and 17 at the time of the cruise

will you be joining up with the fe exchange?

I know very little about the fish extender so I'm not sure if I'll be joining in. Can you tell me about your fe exchange?

Will you be staying at a disney resort before or after the cruise? Im still in the planning works as far as that goes but hopefully today I will book our rooms at either the poly , yacht club or a possibility of the caribbean beach as my daughter will be staying there before the cruise. Just can t make my mind up , really wanted to stay at the poly but would kinda like to be where the rest of my family will be staying , money wise the cbr is the resort they can afford and I have stayed there before and loved it so maybe the poly will have to wait.

We will be doing a pre cruise stay at Pop Century from 8/23 - 8/28. :goodvibes I picked Pop because I am looking to do the most economical trip possible since we are also cruising. I would love to stay at a moderate or deluxe resort but we need two rooms. Two rooms at moderate or deluxe are not in the budget.

During our trip last Christmas, the three of us shared a room at Pop. I quickly learned one room at Pop is no longer an option for us. :headache:

So this time we will be getting two rooms at Pop. Luckily we'll be there during free dining :cool1:

Looking forward to getting to know everyone on this thread.

[APB513]

I like to take a minute to Welcome :banana: APB513 :banana: to our on going growing Dream cruise so Welcome Aboard.
and if you want to join our FE please send me a quick pm and i will add you too our happy list. thank you Jeff:wizard:

Thanks for the welcome Jeff! Can you tell me a little bit about how the FE works?

[disney67]

Greetings from aboard the wonderful Disney Wonder! :goodvibes

Let me just tell you that we are now officially booked for the Aug 28, 2011 cruise on the Disney Dream! :woohoo:

Got the discount I was hoping for and we also decided to cruise a little longer than actually planned.
We'll get on board on Aug 21 :cloud9: and disembark with you all on Sept 1!

Still on board and can't wait to cruise again! :rotfl2:yeah you are offically booked :banana::wizard: this cruise is going to be short but packed with alot of magic

Thanks for the welcome boundfordisney!



My sons will be 22 and 17 at the time of the cruise



I know very little about the fish extender so I'm not sure if I'll be joining in. Can you tell me about your fe exchange?



We will be doing a pre cruise stay at Pop Century from 8/23 - 8/28. :goodvibes I picked Pop because I am looking to do the most economical trip possible since we are also cruising. I would love to stay at a moderate or deluxe resort but we need two rooms. Two rooms at moderate or deluxe are not in the budget.

During our trip last Christmas, the three of us shared a room at Pop. I quickly learned one room at Pop is no longer an option for us. :headache:

So this time we will be getting two rooms at Pop. Luckily we'll be there during free dining :cool1:

Looking forward to getting to know everyone on this thread.

Thanks for the welcome Jeff! Can you tell me a little bit about how the FE works?the best way to describe it is it is a FGM but a little bit different . this is going to be my first so the easiest way is look back to page 1-3 i ask the same question and someone gave me a link that explains it real well . too me you can buy or make a FE it is like the shoe things our parents use to hang over the door with pockets but modified a bit . then you can make or buy things for everyone the joins in but it has to be disneyized i hope this helps if not please post this is going to be sooo much fun with all my dis friends

[ladyleslie]

We've been off the Disney Wonder now for 6 days - and I can't wait to get back on.....

My mom and I keep joking that Jayson (our stateroom host) was not there today to make our beds and Warren (Our favorite server) wasnt there to bring breakfast.....


I wish the Dream was going to have longer routes.....

Good Luck everyone going back to school ..... have a great first weeks back......

[disney67]

We've been off the Disney Wonder now for 6 days - and I can't wait to get back on.....

My mom and I keep joking that Jayson (our stateroom host) was not there today to make our beds and Warren (Our favorite server) wasnt there to bring breakfast.....


I wish the Dream was going to have longer routes.....

Good Luck everyone going back to school ..... have a great first weeks back...... thank you :wizard:

[boundfordisney]

Well due to some changes in our plans with the family and friends we have cancelled this part of our cruise and won t be joining you all on the 4 night:sad1: we are just doing the 3 night Sept 1st and have booked 6 nights at the caribbean beach before the cruise. Main reason is to do with the grandkids going back to school and wanting to spend time at disney as well so this was the only way to do both before the school year begins. The good news for me is that dh and I are now booked on a 7 night eastern Jan 29, got a great rate for a balcony view with the canadian discount!Plus we are booked at the Poly for 2 nights before the eastern cruise, great rate there with 40% off lagoon view! Wish we didnt have to cancel this 4 night as I was looking forward to meeting you all maybe we will at some future cruise cause I know once you cruise disney you always come back! happy:thumbsup2 sailing and for those still on as b2b I will see you on the later part of the dream cruise!

[disney67]

Well due to some changes in our plans with the family and friends we have cancelled this part of our cruise and won t be joining you all on the 4 night:sad1: we are just doing the 3 night Sept 1st and have booked 6 nights at the caribbean beach before the cruise. Main reason is to do with the grandkids going back to school and wanting to spend time at disney as well so this was the only way to do both before the school year begins. The good news for me is that dh and I are now booked on a 7 night eastern Jan 29, got a great rate for a balcony view with the canadian discount!Plus we are booked at the Poly for 2 nights before the eastern cruise, great rate there with 40% off lagoon view! Wish we didnt have to cancel this 4 night as I was looking forward to meeting you all maybe we will at some future cruise cause I know once you cruise disney you always come back! happy:thumbsup2 sailing and for those still on as b2b I will see you on the later part of the dream cruise!
Have a magical time and i know what you mean about taking and getting hooked if it is like disney we will catch up soon have a magical time and hope to talk soon .
Jeff:wizard:

[APB513]

yeah you are offically booked :banana::wizard: this cruise is going to be short but packed with alot of magic



the best way to describe it is it is a FGM but a little bit different . this is going to be my first so the easiest way is look back to page 1-3 i ask the same question and someone gave me a link that explains it real well . too me you can buy or make a FE it is like the shoe things our parents use to hang over the door with pockets but modified a bit . then you can make or buy things for everyone the joins in but it has to be disneyized i hope this helps if not please post this is going to be sooo much fun with all my dis friends

I read up on the FE so now I know what it is. But I do have a few more questions about how this FE will work.

Do we leave a gift in the FEs for everyone participating or just one person's FE?

Is it like Secret Santa where you don't know who has your name?

How often do we leave gifts in the FE?

I'm sure I'll have more questions but that's it for now.

Well due to some changes in our plans with the family and friends we have cancelled this part of our cruise and won t be joining you all on the 4 night:sad1: we are just doing the 3 night Sept 1st and have booked 6 nights at the caribbean beach before the cruise. Main reason is to do with the grandkids going back to school and wanting to spend time at disney as well so this was the only way to do both before the school year begins. The good news for me is that dh and I are now booked on a 7 night eastern Jan 29, got a great rate for a balcony view with the canadian discount!Plus we are booked at the Poly for 2 nights before the eastern cruise, great rate there with 40% off lagoon view! Wish we didnt have to cancel this 4 night as I was looking forward to meeting you all maybe we will at some future cruise cause I know once you cruise disney you always come back! happy:thumbsup2 sailing and for those still on as b2b I will see you on the later part of the dream cruise!

Sorry you won't be joining us. I hope you and your family have a fantastic time on your trip!

[disney67]

Hi Angela let me try too answer your ?? as best as i can from what i have read too. if im wrong i know someone will correct me

Do we leave a gift in the FEs for everyone participating or just one person's FE? from what im too understand yes

Is it like Secret Santa where you don't know who has your name?
basically Yes

How often do we leave gifts in the FE?
from what i have read you can leave everything in one shot or leave something each day but i do not think there is anything written on how much . plus we are on a short cruise so either way is very magical .

[dizneeat]

Hi Angela let me try too answer your ?? as best as i can from what i have read too. if im wrong i know someone will correct me

Do we leave a gift in the FEs for everyone participating or just one person's FE? from what im too understand yes

Is it like Secret Santa where you don't know who has your name?
basically Yes

How often do we leave gifts in the FE?
from what i have read you can leave everything in one shot or leave something each day but i do not think there is anything written on how much . plus we are on a short cruise so either way is very magical .

Okay, let me add a bit from our experience. :goodvibes

Yes, it is like a secret Santa, but you'll leave a/some gifts for everyone on the FE list.
You can either leave one gift for the people in the stateroom to share or one for each member of the party.
You can either leave "one" gift during the cruise or leave several gifts during your cruise.

What we do - we make/buy little gifts for everyone in the stateroom for every day - remember small and homemade - NO big gifts. We enjoy the daily round delivering our gifts, but we have received lots of "one time" gifts as well. Whatever you give and how often is up to you, but I can tell you we were the envy of our deck and there was something in the extender almost every time we returned to our stateroom - and it is SO much fun (both giving and receiving)

Here's a photo of what we got last year (4 day cruise)

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/pixie%20dust/cruise/klein_712.jpg

[disney67]

Thank You dizneeat I really appricate you helping out defining the FE , because i cannot wait to do this . i really cannot wait too actually make my own FE got all meterials just need the time lol . have a nice week all hope too talk to you guys soon.

[APB513]

Hi Angela let me try too answer your ?? as best as i can from what i have read too. if im wrong i know someone will correct me

Do we leave a gift in the FEs for everyone participating or just one person's FE? from what im too understand yes

Is it like Secret Santa where you don't know who has your name?
basically Yes

How often do we leave gifts in the FE?
from what i have read you can leave everything in one shot or leave something each day but i do not think there is anything written on how much . plus we are on a short cruise so either way is very magical .

Okay, let me add a bit from our experience. :goodvibes

Yes, it is like a secret Santa, but you'll leave a/some gifts for everyone on the FE list.
You can either leave one gift for the people in the stateroom to share or one for each member of the party.
You can either leave "one" gift during the cruise or leave several gifts during your cruise.

What we do - we make/buy little gifts for everyone in the stateroom for every day - remember small and homemade - NO big gifts. We enjoy the daily round delivering our gifts, but we have received lots of "one time" gifts as well. Whatever you give and how often is up to you, but I can tell you we were the envy of our deck and there was something in the extender almost every time we returned to our stateroom - and it is SO much fun (both giving and receiving)

Here's a photo of what we got last year (4 day cruise)

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k429/tinkerbellat/pixie%20dust/cruise/klein_712.jpg

Thank both for responding. It does sound like fun!

I would like to join in.

Who is coordinating this FE and what info do you need from me?

Also where would you recommend I buy a FE? I am not crafty so I know I won't be making one :lmao:

Lastly, do the gifts have to be homemade or can they be purchased (see point above regarding not being crafty ;) )

[disney67]

Thank both for responding. It does sound like fun!

I would like to join in.

Who is coordinating this FE and what info do you need from me?

Also where would you recommend I buy a FE? I am not crafty so I know I won't be making one :lmao:

Lastly, do the gifts have to be homemade or can they be purchased (see point above regarding not being crafty ;) )
im the one running it , in a pm i need your state room # , and names of everyone in your room if you have 2 rooms please give both .
and you can either purchease things for the FE or you can make little disney orientated things . you can buy a FE they run around 25.00-30.00 i went on ebay and typed in fish extender . And also too give you an idea on who else is in the FE with us just look at the bottom of my very first post . this is going to make it so much fun im soo happy that you decided to join in :banana::cool1::wizard: have a magical week
jeff:wizard:

[debsters41]

Hello everyone! We are also booked on this cruise. I was delaying posting because we are also booked on the Sept. 1 cruise and added this one to do a b2b. If things get too tight (things are kinda bad in Greece right now), we may have to pull out of this cruise, but things seem to be shaping up for my family, so here we are! (yeah, I can be long-winded at times)

Cruising are me, Debbie, 40 and DD Emmanuela 15. We are leaving the grumpy members of our family home this year!:rotfl: This will be our second and third cruise.

We are all for the FE!!! but do not know our stateroom number yet.

Also, we also like the idea of a matching T-shirt and will gladly pay cost if someone was still considering that idea.

:banana::banana: bring on the anticipation!

I love hearing updates! Have you heard about Remy?? I heard it is 75$ for dinner, but a marvelous experience.

Also, I am also considering the idea of renting a room at the Comfort Suites for Atlantis water slide purposes, but am afraid of going on my own. Is anyone still interested in doing that? Care to walk me through it??

:yay:OK, enough for now! Can you tell we're excited??

[silmarg]

Hello everyone! We are also booked on this cruise. I was delaying posting because we are also booked on the Sept. 1 cruise and added this one to do a b2b. If things get too tight (things are kinda bad in Greece right now), we may have to pull out of this cruise, but things seem to be shaping up for my family, so here we are! (yeah, I can be long-winded at times)

Cruising are me, Debbie, 40 and DD Emmanuela 15. We are leaving the grumpy members of our family home this year!:rotfl: This will be our second and third cruise.

We are all for the FE!!! but do not know our stateroom number yet.

Also, we also like the idea of a matching T-shirt and will gladly pay cost if someone was still considering that idea.

:banana::banana: bring on the anticipation!

I love hearing updates! Have you heard about Remy?? I heard it is 75$ for dinner, but a marvelous experience.

Also, I am also considering the idea of renting a room at the Comfort Suites for Atlantis water slide purposes, but am afraid of going on my own. Is anyone still interested in doing that? Care to walk me through it??

:yay:OK, enough for now! Can you tell we're excited??

Debbie, Werent u on a 4 day in late Aug 2009? I was supposed to go on that one, but had to back out.

[disney67]

Hello everyone! We are also booked on this cruise. I was delaying posting because we are also booked on the Sept. 1 cruise and added this one to do a b2b. If things get too tight (things are kinda bad in Greece right now), we may have to pull out of this cruise, but things seem to be shaping up for my family, so here we are! (yeah, I can be long-winded at times)

Cruising are me, Debbie, 40 and DD Emmanuela 15. We are leaving the grumpy members of our family home this year!:rotfl: This will be our second and third cruise.

We are all for the FE!!! but do not know our stateroom number yet.

Also, we also like the idea of a matching T-shirt and will gladly pay cost if someone was still considering that idea.

:banana::banana: bring on the anticipation!

I love hearing updates! Have you heard about Remy?? I heard it is 75$ for dinner, but a marvelous experience.

Also, I am also considering the idea of renting a room at the Comfort Suites for Atlantis water slide purposes, but am afraid of going on my own. Is anyone still interested in doing that? Care to walk me through it??

:yay:OK, enough for now! Can you tell we're excited??
Hi Debbie I would like to take a minute to welcome you on Board our Dis friend cruise :banana::banana::yay::woohoo::cool1: on the disney dream .
I will add you to the FE list but when you get the info please PM me with it .
as per the shirts im still willing to do them to all that want to join in on this too . im not planning on making them till june of next year just in case we have for any reason that people have to canceal for any reason .
Ive herd about remy but did not know it would cost 75.00 wow .
I would have to think about this and if i can afford it in my budget for this trip .
hope to talk to you soon as this is really going to be a magical cruise

[disney67]

i figured i start a list of who is joining us on this trip , if i forget someone by accident please do not take it too heart and send me a PM and i will add you .
Disney67
Mattmommy
Silmarg
Ladyleslie
Dizneeat
Max1
geniemomof4
APB513
debsters41
this going to be a great meet !!!

I like to take a minute to Welcome debsters41 to our on going growing Dream cruise so Welcome Aboard.
and if you want to join our FE please send me a quick pm and i will add you too our happy list. thank you Jeff

[debsters41]

Debbie, Werent u on a 4 day in late Aug 2009? I was supposed to go on that one, but had to back out.

Hello again! Yes, my family and I were on that cruise! We had a lovely time, but this time it is just my one daughter and I. We are leaving the grumpy members at home :rotfl::rolleyes1 so this time we are planning on even more fun!:dance3:.

Good News about Remy... My unofficial guide says it's $25, not $75. Only time will tell before an official announcement comes forward!

Have a nice weekend all!

[disney67]

Hello again! Yes, my family and I were on that cruise! We had a lovely time, but this time it is just my one daughter and I. We are leaving the grumpy members at home :rotfl::rolleyes1 so this time we are planning on even more fun!:dance3:.

Good News about Remy... My unofficial guide says it's $25, not $75. Only time will tell before an official announcement comes forward!

Have a nice weekend all!pixies crossed for 25.00

[APB513]

im the one running it , in a pm i need your state room # , and names of everyone in your room if you have 2 rooms please give both .
and you can either purchease things for the FE or you can make little disney orientated things . you can buy a FE they run around 25.00-30.00 i went on ebay and typed in fish extender . And also too give you an idea on who else is in the FE with us just look at the bottom of my very first post . this is going to make it so much fun im soo happy that you decided to join in :banana::cool1::wizard: have a magical week
jeff:wizard:

Hi Jeff -

I just sent you a PM.

I also checked eBay and found some cute FEs. Thanks

[disney67]

Hi Jeff -

I just sent you a PM.

I also checked eBay and found some cute FEs. Thanks
that awesome cannot wait too see it ? and i got your pm and added you guys to the list

[disney67]

Hi guys we might have one more dis friend joining us . I met there family at the very merry mixer for dvc at doorway to dreams in NY . I really hope they come by and post and say Hi ! because it was really nice meeting there whole family ! :wizard:
Jeff:wizard:

[disney67]

Hi and how is everyone doing these days just trying to catch up with all and seeing if everyone has Disney Dream on there mind like me . I'm working on a few odd craft projects for the trip . and some things for all and trying to find a speadsheet too organize everything neatly since i try to be organized but it once in a while never works lol. hope all is good and hope to talk to you guys soon .
Jeff

[debsters41]

Hello! I was just watching a video on Chip and CO about the cabanas and other new areas/ amenities on Castaway Cay! I really can't wait!:cloud9:

[ladyleslie]

How is every one? Did ever one make the back to school transition ok? It was kinda of tough for - but yes I made it - someone tell me why college text books are soooo expensive!!

So we did indeed book for a back to back (this cruise and then the next) we were gun ho, and then on the fence, and then not so sure and then no, and finally we got to what the heck !!!!

So again count me in on the FE - I love running around the ship. Someon said they started tinkering on there crafty stuff? - oh your just too good. Not that I'm gonna sit out and wait for the last min - it's just generally how it happens!!!!

I have heard from other cruisers if the FE gets really long (panama canal cruise had close to 100(?) you could break it up into two or three groups(of course how cool would that be if we got 100 people from this board on the same trip!!! - jus saying)

Has anyone gone GTY and got their room assignments yet? does that mean theres zero chance for a upgade? let me know!!!!

[debsters41]

Hi Ladyleslie! I think GTY status gives you a better chance of getting an upgrade. I have GTY status on this cruise, too, but I have a room assignment on the one after this one. I am hoping for a slight upgrade to be in the cat 10 inside room that I have on the next cruise just so I don't have to pack!

I also seriously doubt we will find 100 families for the FE, but I am game even if there are!:cheer2::flower3:

[Disneynutbsv]

Hi all!!! We will be on this cruise, and it will be a surprise trip for hubby so...:ssst: :) Can't wait!! We are in a Cat 9A, gty room...
We probably won't participate in the FE, we did it the last time, but we are traveling w/o kids and I know that I would be doing it by myself...

Dreaming of Serenity Bay...:flower:

[APB513]

Hi all :wave2: It's been a while since I've posted so I thought I would check in. I probably won't be able to post as much as I would like because of everything that I have going on right now.

Just to give you some idea of what my life is like:

I am a single mom to two sons - Tim (22) and Kyle (17).

I work full time for a local municipality. I just received a new assignment which means more work (with no more money :sad2:). So I will be doing my regular job plus a boat load (pardon the pun :rotfl:) of other tasks.

I am a grad student at a local university. I am working on getting my Master's in Hotel and Restaurant Management. I have two classes this semester and they are kicking my hind parts.

I have been asked to plan not one but TWO weddings for next year. This is great since I am interested in becoming an event planner.

I am also coordinating my family's 2011 trip (which includes a pre cruise stay @ WDW and then sailing on the Disney Dream :cloud9:) as well as trips for three (possibly) four other families who will be sailing with us as well.

The last two are great because I love planning so it's what I do when I want to relax. I know - I'm strange that way. :goodvibes:

So if you don't see me posting a lot it's not because I am not totally stoked about this cruise. As a matter of fact, thinking about sailing on the Disney Dream next year is the only thing keeping me sane these days :lmao:

I hope everyone has a great week!

TTFN (Ta Ta For Now)

[disney67]

Hi all :wave2: It's been a while since I've posted so I thought I would check in. I probably won't be able to post as much as I would like because of everything that I have going on right now.

Just to give you some idea of what my life is like:

I am a single mom to two sons - Tim (22) and Kyle (17).

I work full time for a local municipality. I just received a new assignment which means more work (with no more money :sad2:). So I will be doing my regular job plus a boat load (pardon the pun :rotfl:) of other tasks.

I am a grad student at a local university. I am working on getting my Master's in Hotel and Restaurant Management. I have two classes this semester and they are kicking my hind parts.

I have been asked to plan not one but TWO weddings for next year. This is great since I am interested in becoming an event planner.

I am also coordinating my family's 2011 trip (which includes a pre cruise stay @ WDW and then sailing on the Disney Dream :cloud9:) as well as trips for three (possibly) four other families who will be sailing with us as well.

The last two are great because I love planning so it's what I do when I want to relax. I know - I'm strange that way. :goodvibes:

So if you don't see me posting a lot it's not because I am not totally stoked about this cruise. As a matter of fact, thinking about sailing on the Disney Dream next year is the only thing keeping me sane these days :lmao:

I hope everyone has a great week!

TTFN (Ta Ta For Now)
I so understand if you cannot post as well as the only thing im thinking of is this cruise after my dec daddy daughter trip. you got alot on that plate good luck ttys and have a nice week ..

[disney67]

Hello! I was just watching a video on Chip and CO about the cabanas and other new areas/ amenities on Castaway Cay! I really can't wait!:cloud9:I so cannot wait to go to castaway cay for the first time too know this feeling ...

How is every one? Did ever one make the back to school transition ok? It was kinda of tough for - but yes I made it - someone tell me why college text books are soooo expensive!!

So we did indeed book for a back to back (this cruise and then the next) we were gun ho, and then on the fence, and then not so sure and then no, and finally we got to what the heck !!!!

So again count me in on the FE - I love running around the ship. Someon said they started tinkering on there crafty stuff? - oh your just too good. Not that I'm gonna sit out and wait for the last min - it's just generally how it happens!!!!

I have heard from other cruisers if the FE gets really long (panama canal cruise had close to 100(?) you could break it up into two or three groups(of course how cool would that be if we got 100 people from this board on the same trip!!! - jus saying)

Has anyone gone GTY and got their room assignments yet? does that mean theres zero chance for a upgade? let me know!!!! got the kiddies into too school yeah peace and quite before work lol . it was my sons first year and he is like any other normal boy lol.
What is GTY for our non cruiser me ?
between me and wife we come up with some good crafty projects the only problem is 2 different points of views get fuefftrating lol . and a 100 people on a fe wow i could not imagine running that one lol know talk about mutinity on the magic or wounder lol . hope you have a magical week hope too ttys
Jeff

[disney67]

Hi all!!! We will be on this cruise, and it will be a surprise trip for hubby so...:ssst: :) Can't wait!! We are in a Cat 9A, gty room...
We probably won't participate in the FE, we did it the last time, but we are traveling w/o kids and I know that I would be doing it by myself...

Dreaming of Serenity Bay...:flower:
Welcome aboard our Dream Cruise my name is Jeff I will update you and add you to our happy cruising list .I soo wish i could only know what it is to vacation without the kids !!!! this is really going to be a dream cruise

[disney67]

i figured i start a list of who is joining us on this trip , if i forget someone by accident please do not take it too heart and send me a PM and i will add you .
Disney67
Mattmommy
Silmarg
Ladyleslie
Dizneeat
Max1
geniemomof4
APB513
debsters41
Disneynutsbv
this going to be a great meet !!!
I would like to take a minute to Welcome Aboard Disneynutsbv too our happy growing Dis Cruise on the Disney Dream :wizard:

[Disneynutbsv]

i figured i start a list of who is joining us on this trip , if i forget someone by accident please do not take it too heart and send me a PM and i will add you .
Disney67
Mattmommy
Silmarg
Ladyleslie
Dizneeat
Max1
geniemomof4
APB513
debsters41
Disneynutsbv
this going to be a great meet !!!
I would like to take a minute to Welcome Aboard Disneynutsbv too our happy growing Dis Cruise on the Disney Dream :wizard:

Thanks!!! I am so excited! We did a thread for the last cruise I was on, but no meet was schedule (and I did wear my lime green Mickey head too!)

[disney67]

Thanks!!! I am so excited! We did a thread for the last cruise I was on, but no meet was schedule (and I did wear my lime green Mickey head too!) Im planning a few things but im going to wait a bit before i etch it in stone . this is sooo awesome i'm dying do not know how im going to deal with this from my Dec trip too this magical voyage . ttys and have a nice week.

[dennismcneely]

Hi Everyone! Other family reporting in!! Me, DW and DD who will be 9 (she would say 9 1/2) :rotfl2: when we sail. We are doing B2B and this one will be our second leg. These will make our 3rd & 4th Disney cruises so far and, of course, our first one on the Dream :woohoo:

Will be staying at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside for 10 days before our cruise, we stayed at POR for the first time this past August/Sept and loved it, Actually, It's become our new favorite!! Although we are US citizens we will be traveling from Madrid, Spain (been living here for many years)

We are definitely up for the Fish Extender Exchange, we have always participated on our previous cruises and it is always a highlight of our trip.

My family and I are all very excited and we look forward to getting to know you all!!!

Is it August yet? :)

Dennis

[disney67]

Hi Everyone! Other family reporting in!! Me, DW and DD who will be 9 (she would say 9 1/2) :rotfl2: when we sail. We are doing B2B and this one will be our second leg. These will make our 3rd & 4th Disney cruises so far and, of course, our first one on the Dream :woohoo:

Will be staying at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside for 10 days before our cruise, we stayed at POR for the first time this past August/Sept and loved it, Actually, It's become our new favorite!! Although we are US citizens we will be traveling from Madrid, Spain (been living here for many years)

We are definitely up for the Fish Extender Exchange, we have always participated on our previous cruises and it is always a highlight of our trip.

My family and I are all very excited and we look forward to getting to know you all!!!

Is it August yet? :)

Dennis
Hi Dennis , my name is Jeff and i would like to welcome your family on our magical Dream cruise . if you have your room number just pm it too me and i will add it too my list for the FE . and i know what you mean about is it August yet .

[disney67]

i figured i start a list of who is joining us on this trip , if i forget someone by accident please do not take it too heart and send me a PM and i will add you .
Disney67
Mattmommy
Silmarg
Ladyleslie
Dizneeat
Max1
geniemomof4
APB513
debsters41
Disneynutsbv
dennismcneely
this going to be a great meet !!!
I like to take a minute too Welcome Aboard dennismcneely to our Magical Dream Cruise . We are up too 11 families yeah if this keeps up we can make our own dreams come true by taking over the ship urrrrrrr:wizard:

[Disneynutbsv]

aaaaaagh, 10 months and 5 days to go!

[debsters41]

Although we are US citizens we will be traveling from Madrid, Spain (been living here for many years)


Is it August yet? :)

Dennis

Hi Dennis and family! We are also US citizens (well, one and one half), but have been living in Greece for the past 17 years. This will be my fifth time back visiting! Do you get to come back more often? Anyway, I was wondering if you also buy your air tickets far in advance like I do. I have actually already got mine:banana:


I also think I am the only one not in a great big hurry for August to come :confused3 I like the anticipation. :rotfl2:

[dizneeat]

Hi Dennis and family! We are also US citizens (well, one and one half), but have been living in Greece for the past 17 years. This will be my fifth time back visiting! Do you get to come back more often? Anyway, I was wondering if you also buy your air tickets far in advance like I do. I have actually already got mine:banana:


I also think I am the only one not in a great big hurry for August to come :confused3 I like the anticipation. :rotfl2:

Not Dennis here, but ........
We are not US citizens and we have already bought our plane tickets too! I guess it is a European thing! :lmao:
I am already planning for 2012 too! :rotfl2:

[debsters41]

I am already planning for 2012 too! :rotfl2:

Nice! I doubt I'll make it back to the US in 2012, but I am not totally ruling out DL Paris!:goodvibes

And now back to the Dreaming..... I have just booked my transfers and am considering the atlantis excursion...

anyone else thinking about excursions?

Also, I heard on a podcast that Remy is indeed 75$. I am still hoping that that is for a special captain's dinner and not the entire dining room.

Although, all I really really want is Palo Brunch and the strawberries!:yay:

[dennismcneely]

Hey Debbie & Karin, definitely it must be an European thing :lmao: Our flights are booked already and both cruises (b2b) are paid in full :woohoo:, I thought it would be a good idea to take advantage of the weakness of the US Dollar :rolleyes1 (we, of course pay in Euros). We have been vacationing in the US for 20 years in a row, we have many relatives there and like very much to visit them everytime we have the chance.:) I am more than ready to book our 2012 cruise one of these days, we are planning to book the 7 night Eastern Caribbean on the Fantasy :cool1:, and will re-shop it aboard the Dream to get the benefits of booking onboard :rotfl: As for excursions, we weren't planning to get off the ship in Nassau, but since we will be making 2 stops there, we are considering to book the Blue Lagoon excursion (we did Atlantis during our first Disney Cruise in 2008) Besides that, We are planning to book Palo Brunch (our favorite) :love: and dinner at Remy :dance3: We still need to figure out which night would be the best for Remy though, our daughter won't want to miss any of the 2 pirates nights :rotfl2: Also, Jetskiing at CC is a must for us.

Hope you guys are all having a great weekend!! I really look forward to sailing with you all.

Dennis

[disney67]

Hi guys , i was concidering booking airfare thru delta but i want to wait for jet blue since i got a credit from them and they are tops for me . 10 month left but im trying to get my daddy daughter trip out of my mine first then im going to totally focus on my cruise .
Hope everyone has a very safe and enjoyable Holloween this year and philip is going to be a pirate or peter and molly is going to be a lady pirate due to the pirates league last dec .

[dennismcneely]

Hey Jeff, I also hope you and everyone else here have a great Halloween weekend, we are spending this long weekend in the mountains of the north of Spain (Picos De Europa) to enjoy the beautiful colors of the fall. I might post a couple of photos here as soon as we get back on Tuesday.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!!! :wave2:

[disney67]

Hey Jeff, I also hope you and everyone else here have a great Halloween weekend, we are spending this long weekend in the mountains of the north of Spain (Picos De Europa) to enjoy the beautiful colors of the fall. I might post a couple of photos here as soon as we get back on Tuesday.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!!! :wave2:
that would be nice if you can i would love to see that if possible ?? and have a really nice time :wizard:

[HowieHowie]

Hi guys we might have one more dis friend joining us . I met there family at the very merry mixer for dvc at doorway to dreams in NY . I really hope they come by and post and say Hi ! because it was really nice meeting there whole family ! :wizard:
Jeff:wizard:


Hi Jeff,

Sorry it took me so long to get back to you but things have been a little crazy but good crazy. We're the family you spoke to at the DVC mixer last month. It was also nice meeting you and talking with you and your wife. We also can't wait for August 28th to be here. This will be our 3rd Disney cruise. There are 4 of us for the cruise: Howie(me 54), Elaine (wife 54), Scott (son 23) and Rachel (daughter 15). Hope to talk to you soon. :mickeybar

[disney67]

Hi Jeff,

Sorry it took me so long to get back to you but things have been a little crazy but good crazy. We're the family you spoke to at the DVC mixer last month. It was also nice meeting you and talking with you and your wife. We also can't wait for August 28th to be here. This will be our 3rd Disney cruise. There are 4 of us for the cruise: Howie(me 54), Elaine (wife 54), Scott (son 23) and Rachel (daughter 15). Hope to talk to you soon. :mickeybar
Hi Howie Welcome Aboard It was a real pleasure also talking with you and your family and I soo cannot wait for this trip too as we talked so much about . im going to update my list and add your family , hope too talk to you after april good luck till then .:wizard:

[disney67]

i figured i start a list of who is joining us on this trip , if i forget someone by accident please do not take it too heart and send me a PM and i will add you .
Disney67
Mattmommy
Silmarg
Ladyleslie
Dizneeat
Max1
geniemomof4
APB513
debsters41
Disneynutsbv
Howie Howie
this going to be a great meet !!!
I would like to take a minute to Welcome Aboard Howie Howie too our happy growing Dis Cruise on the Disney Dream:wizard:

[debsters41]

Hi all! Have you seen the new pictures and videoof the aquaduck in action? Some have posted links in the Sept. 1 thread. I myself am not that savvy to copy them here, and my kids are out! (saturday night, what can I say?):) Anyway, ohmygosh! Just wait until you hear the horn!!!! I am overly excited! I think I remember that someone here is from NYC? Has anyone been to the new huge Disney store in Times Square?

I love hearing news:hippie::surfweb:!

[realfam]

Hi everyone!

You can count us in on this cruise. This will be the first half of our B2B cruise. We have done an east, a west, and a EBTA on the Magic. And 1 cruise on the Wonder. We are really really excited about sailing on the Dream. It will be myself, DW, DD3, DD15. If the group is planning on doing FE's most certainly count us in.
Look forward to chatting with you all over the next several months.\

Cheers
Alex

[disney67]

Hi all! Have you seen the new pictures and videoof the aquaduck in action? Some have posted links in the Sept. 1 thread. I myself am not that savvy to copy them here, and my kids are out! (saturday night, what can I say?):) Anyway, ohmygosh! Just wait until you hear the horn!!!! I am overly excited! I think I remember that someone here is from NYC? Has anyone been to the new huge Disney store in Times Square?

I love hearing news:hippie::surfweb:!
OMG it was amazing i dvr the GMA show and holy cow how big this ship is how they give punts of how long using the eifel tower and how high using the statue of liberty . the aqua duck is amazing We have to do that all of us we can take over the aqua duck for a while !!!!! i was teary eyed on how bad i want father time too turn the clock a bit maybe i can bride him with a trip too disney lol. we are on long island about a 45 min train ride out of the city and choosing not too go to this one due too i have 20 days before my dec trip . hopefully after my trip and before the holiday I will find a day to hit the city ?

Hi everyone!

You can count us in on this cruise. This will be the first half of our B2B cruise. We have done an east, a west, and a EBTA on the Magic. And 1 cruise on the Wonder. We are really really excited about sailing on the Dream. It will be myself, DW, DD3, DD15. If the group is planning on doing FE's most certainly count us in.
Look forward to chatting with you all over the next several months.\

Cheers
Alex Hi Alex my name is Jeff and i want to welcome you to our thread and I will add you to my growing list to take over the dream!!
i will add you to the FE list but when you get a chance please pm your room #
thank you and hope to talk too you soon .
Jeff:wizard:

[disney67]

i figured i start a list of who is joining us on this trip , if i forget someone by accident please do not take it too heart and send me a PM and i will add you .
Disney67
Mattmommy
Silmarg
Ladyleslie
Dizneeat
Max1
geniemomof4
APB513
debsters41
Disneynutsbv
Howie Howie
realfam
this going to be a great meet !!!
I would like to take a minute to Welcome Aboard realfam too our happy growing Dis Cruise on the Disney Dream

[dizneeat]

Jeff, I just checked how many people you already have on your FE list and I noticed that I didn't give you our stateroom number. We'll be in 10554.

We're going to take a look at her (the Dream) when we go to WDW in February! Can't wait to see her for real! :cloud9:

[realfam]

We too are gonna be in WDW durng the week of jan22-30 staying at AKV. We were considering driving down to Port Canaveral to see the Dream depart on her maiden voyage.....

[disney67]

Jeff, I just checked how many people you already have on your FE list and I noticed that I didn't give you our stateroom number. We'll be in 10554.

We're going to take a look at her (the Dream) when we go to WDW in February! Can't wait to see her for real! :cloud9:

We too are gonna be in WDW durng the week of jan22-30 staying at AKV. We were considering driving down to Port Canaveral to see the Dream depart on her maiden voyage.....
If either of you guys get a chance to go over and you can take a few shots this would really make my day !!!

[dizneeat]

If either of you guys get a chance to go over and you can take a few shots this would really make my day !!!

We will definitely go to Port Canaveral and you can bet we will take "a few" photos! I'll post some when we get back! :goodvibes

[hortontrio]

I knew if anyone would be excited like we are it would be you all!!! Isn't it great that you can go to a board and be all goofily excited about vacation and people REALLY get it!!! Nothing in the world like a Disney cruise thats for sure!! And the kicker is my hubby, who does NOT get excited about anything, told me this morning, lets put the deposit down for the cruise:banana:!!
Now i need to get my ticker up and working!! HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY!!
August cant come quick enough!!!

[disney67]

We will definitely go to Port Canaveral and you can bet we will take "a few" photos! I'll post some when we get back! :goodvibesThank you Karin and Tom that would be so magical of you guys Thank You

[disney67]

I knew if anyone would be excited like we are it would be you all!!! Isn't it great that you can go to a board and be all goofily excited about vacation and people REALLY get it!!! Nothing in the world like a Disney cruise thats for sure!! And the kicker is my hubby, who does NOT get excited about anything, told me this morning, lets put the deposit down for the cruise:banana:!!
Now i need to get my ticker up and working!! HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY!!
August cant come quick enough!!!
Hi and Welcome to this Dream thread my name is Jeff and just give me the word and i will add you too our growing family here . The reason i say this is you said you have to put your deposit down and i have been hearing alot of the dates have been selling out for the dream .
I also have a Fish Extender and planning on making shirts also if anyone is up too joining in . hope to hear from you soon and it is soo magical i cannot wait for this cruise :banana::cool1::yay::woohoo:

[Disneynutbsv]

Well, I couldn't help myself, I told my husband about his "surprise" anniversary trip, lol...
He was pretty excited:) At least I can talk about it now :rotfl:

[disney67]

Well, I couldn't help myself, I told my husband about his "surprise" anniversary trip, lol...
He was pretty excited:) At least I can talk about it now :rotfl:
I think if my wife told me this i would be dancing all over the house :cool1::banana::banana:
this is a magical anniversary he will not forget:wizard:

[Alexander]

This will be the second cruise in our August 2011 B2B! We start on the 25th 3 day cruise. These will be our 4th and 5th DCL cruises. We are looking forward to having lots of relaxation time!

[debsters41]

Hi Alexander! Glad to have you with us! Isn't it something how so many people are booking b2b? I think it is just that because the Dream is so new, people want to be on her as much as possible!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!:goodvibes

[Alexander]

Hi Alexander! Glad to have you with us! Isn't it something how so many people are booking b2b? I think it is just that because the Dream is so new, people want to be on her as much as possible!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!:goodvibes

We've done 3 day cruises before and there just isn't enough time to try everything out. Since the Dream is so much bigger and has so much more to offer, we knew we'd never be happy with only 3 or 4 days. We plan to do all of the dinners, shows, excursions on the 3 day and then just relax and "play it by ear" on the 4 day (catch a movie, participate in some activities and games, etc.)

[disney67]

i figured i start a list of who is joining us on this trip , if i forget someone by accident please do not take it too heart and send me a PM and i will add you .
Disney67
Mattmommy
Silmarg
Ladyleslie
Dizneeat
Max1
geniemomof4
APB513
debsters41
Disneynutsbv
Howie Howie
realfam
Alexander
this going to be a great meet !!!
I would like to take a minute to Welcome Aboard Alexander now makes it lucky 13 families joining us on this Dream come true voyage

[disney67]

Sorry guys i have not posted anything in a while but working 7 days and im leaving for disney wednesday on my daddy daughter trip things have been crazy .
I want to take a minute and wish everyone a belated HAPPY THANKGIVING and i hope you all had a magical feast with all your families or in my case working and thinking of disney lol.
I'm hoping too really start hammering things towards the end of jan after the dreams inagaral cruise and reviews from other dis friends .
If i forget lol knowing me i want too wish all a very magical happy holidays with there families and look at the bright side after the holidays are done the count down will be less then 8 month .

Jeff and family:wizard:

[Disneynutbsv]

Happy Belated from me as well! I am so excited! Hubby said to switch to a Verandah room! Woohooo!

[disney67]

Hi guys , so me start by saying if im correct jan 5th the dream will arrive in its magical home in FLA . Yeah:banana::yay::banana::yay: I so cannot wait too start hearing things about this cruise after its inargural cruise .
Now on too magical things me and molly got back a little over a week ago from our daddy daughter trip and it was so amazing , we had a great time together and the events that mousetactular help were beyond amazing .
Now with one holiday behind us and more too come I want to wish all my DIS friends and there families a really magical holiday season and we all know it is going to be a happy new year .
Jeff and his Family:wizard:

[Disneynutbsv]

Happy Holidays everyone!

[debsters41]

Wishing everyone happy holidays and a happy new year! Bring on 2011!

[dizneeat]

Happy Holidays, everyone!

Not much longer until 2011 and the year we will all cruise on the Dream! :love:

[Max1*]

HI EVERYONE!!!! I cannot believe it's been this long since Ive been here! We did the POP and it drove me just as crazy so pre-cruise this time we are staying at the French Quarter and we love it there. We just told the girls on Christmas that we are Cruising and our oldest who turns 9 on deportation day is so excited. Mylie doesn't understand at all. I will try and catch up on the pages and pages I've missed but it will take a while. Happy New Year to you all!

[ladyleslie]

Happy New Year!!!

Here's wishing you and your families a happy, healthy, prosperous 2011 with lots of family and friends to spend it with !!!!!!!!! (and of course a rocking Disney cruise in august!!!!!)

The NYC blizzard of 2010 came in on Saturday and by the following Saturday we had 50 degree weather and almost all the snow was gone in my neighborhood!!!! The weather is sooo crazy...... But of course we missed the opportunity for a snow day, being we were already on winter break. As a teacher and all - I'm probably just as bad as my students when I'm busy chanting "snow day! snow day ! snow day!"

Hope where ever you are the snow is light, the shoveling is easy, and the roof and gutters aren't freezing.

[debsters41]

. As a teacher and all - I'm probably just as bad as my students when I'm busy chanting "snow day! snow day ! snow day!"


:lmao: I also teach - private tutor and teacher at a private language learning center. I have placed an order for it to start snowing in the Athens area on Sunday, Jan. 9 so I can have a snow day or two when we go back to school on the 10th!:rotfl:

[Max1*]

[QUOTE=disney67;37507431]Hi Guys ,
Now that everyone has got my creative juices following . Now I have 2 ?? for all here they are
1. if anyone is intrested in doing a FE please post me if you are intrested
I will need room # if you have it and how many people and there ages

Can you please add us to the FE List
Room # 6656
4 people two adults two children Maxine (9 on embarkment day!) Mylie (4)

[APB513]

I just saw footage of the Disney Dream arriving at Port Canaveral today. She's a beauty.

I am so excited! Is it August yet? :thumbsup2

[debsters41]

I am excited too! I got all teary eyed when I saw the you tube video of the Dream and the Magic showing off their horns! There is also one of the fireworks! Won't it be great when the trip reports start flowing in??

[APB513]

I am excited too! I got all teary eyed when I saw the you tube video of the Dream and the Magic showing off their horns! There is also one of the fireworks! Won't it be great when the trip reports start flowing in??

Yes, it will be great!!! I can't wait to start reading them!! :surfweb:

[wheelerkidz3]

Hey Howdy Hey.

We are booked on this cruise. This will be our third cruise. We have done a 4 day in 2007 and a 15-day eastbound repositioning cruise from LA to Fla thru the Panama Canal in 2008.

For those who have never sailed w DCL - it is a wonderful vacation... and once you've taken one... you will be looking forward to the next... they are quite addicting.

I would recommend doing parks before the cruise. That said, I have done both (before and after).

As far as Nassau goes, I highly recommend renting a day room at the Comfort Suites on Paradise Island. This will give you access to the Atlantis pools and facilities (which the DCL excursion does not).

We are doing an inside stateroom for the 1st time (we did Balcony Staterooms previously).

Any interest in fish extenders?

hey sil!!!!!!! i'm sooo excited to see you guys are on this cruise!!
We just make a list and post it here.

I did the same for our cruises this summer - here's the link to my thread - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=35163235#post35163235

Once there are a few people and we are all closer to the cruise a list of all the details can be put up.
I just had a list of the people's screen names (+ number of people cruising devided by adults and kids) until about 3 months before sailing - then I started the one that is currently up.

Let me know what you think of it. :goodvibes

BTW - 120 participants sounds pretty scary! :scared1: They should be devided into several groups! ;)
i remember thinking that it was our excercise for awhile...i remember it taking sooo long to deliver them all!! we definitely got a good walk in while handing them out!! lol!!Hi! :wave2: Just decided to book this cruise. It will be my son who will be 9 next summer and myself. This will be our third Disney cruise. We did a 3 day on the Wonder in 2007 and the eastbound Panama canal cruise in 2008 (the one I see Silmarg posting about on the thread). We'll doing a stay at WDW before the cruise, but I'm waiting to see if there's free dining or other discounts before booking that. Glad to be here. :goodvibes
hi to another EBPC cruiser!! I will let you know if we get a bounce back offer when we get back. Usually if they do offer a bounce back then yes the will offer it next year but won't announce it until April of next year. Also the format has changed in order to stay at a moderate you have to pay extra so next year we will more than likely stay at Riverside. I'll KUP! O' and we are from upstate NY!

we are from NY too...but close to the pa border.


we will be joining you all on this cruise too!! we are going to be B2B cruisers as well, with this being the 2nd part of our trip. we are in staterooms 6669 & 6671. cruising will be:
me-shannon
dh-mark
ds-13yrs
dd-11yrs
ds-8yrs
ds-will have just turned 2yrs.
my parents are also coming with us and they will celebrate their 38yr anniversary on embarking day!! also a friend and her 2 dk's will be coming (ds-12yrs;dd10yrs)
i know that my family will want to be included in the FE...but i'm not sure of the others travelling with us yet.

[wheelerkidz3]

oops...forgot to say that this will be our 6th and 7th DCL cruise. we have cruised on the wonder in jan 2005 and again for halloween 2006. then we did the panama canal repo in aug 2008 on the magic. we went back to the wonder for a quick 4day in jan 2009 and then back to the magic for thanksgiving 2009. this will be our first b2b and we can't wait to see how it goes!! we really don't care about getting off in nassau, so we will use that time to check out the ship. i can't wait!!!

[geniemomof4]

Hi everyone. Belated Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

My family and I have had to cancel our cruise, so will not be sailing with all of you. My husband and I are very disappointed, but are happy that the kids still did not have a clue, so they are not feeling bad about it. Sorry we won't be able to meet you ~ maybe on another voyage!

Happy Sailing to all!

[debsters41]

hey sil!!!!!!! i'm sooo excited to see you guys are on this cruise!!

i remember thinking that it was our excercise for awhile...i remember it taking sooo long to deliver them all!! we definitely got a good walk in while handing them out!! lol!!
hi to another EBPC cruiser!!

we are from NY too...but close to the pa border.


we will be joining you all on this cruise too!! we are going to be B2B cruisers as well, with this being the 2nd part of our trip. we are in staterooms 6669 & 6671. cruising will be:
me-shannon
dh-mark
ds-13yrs
dd-11yrs
ds-8yrs
ds-will have just turned 2yrs.
my parents are also coming with us and they will celebrate their 38yr anniversary on embarking day!! also a friend and her 2 dk's will be coming (ds-12yrs;dd10yrs)
i know that my family will want to be included in the FE...but i'm not sure of the others travelling with us yet.

Hello! and Welcome! First, I must say that the picture in your siggie is just about the most adorable thing I have seen in a long time!:cutie: We are doing B2B as well, but this will be our first half. The funny thing is, I am slated to be in room 6669 on the following cruise! :flower3: Thanks in advance for "warming it up" for me!:laughing:

[debsters41]

Hi everyone. Belated Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

My family and I have had to cancel our cruise, so will not be sailing with all of you. My husband and I are very disappointed, but are happy that the kids still did not have a clue, so they are not feeling bad about it. Sorry we won't be able to meet you ~ maybe on another voyage!

Happy Sailing to all!

I am sorry to hear that you will not be joining us, but I do wish you a happy, healthy new year, with many other wonderful surprises that you may share with your children!

[wheelerkidz3]

Hello! and Welcome! First, I must say that the picture in your siggie is just about the most adorable thing I have seen in a long time!:cutie: We are doing B2B as well, but this will be our first half. The funny thing is, I am slated to be in room 6669 on the following cruise! :flower3: Thanks in advance for "warming it up" for me!:laughing:

thanks so much!!! that pic was taken on our 2009 thanksgiving cruise...they've all grown quite a bit since then!! lol! (i really wish little man was still that little!! he was soooo easy to take on the that cruise...the upcoming cruise scares me with a just turned 2yr old!! lol!!)
and how strange is it that out of all the rooms on the Dream, you will be taking over ours for your second part?!?! we got lucky and didn't have to switch in the middle of the b2b, so we'll really have it all warmed up for you!!

we finally booked our airfare today!! i spent alllllll day long trying to find the cheapest. boy do the airlines like to keep changing thier rates or what?? the other day i found great rates, and i should have booked them then...but we were still unsure what some people in our party were doing. today i started looking at 1pm and i finally booked tix at 10 tonite!! our local airports are very smallish...but sometimes they have good rates. we found great rates going OUT of them, but couldn't find anything decent at all for returning! so, now we have to drive a ways to get to a bigger airport...and we'll only have a day and a half at wdw before cruising. oh well, at least we can cross another to do off of our list!!
hope everyone has a great weekend!!

[silmarg]

hey sil!!!!!!! i'm sooo excited to see you guys are on this cruise!!


OMG! So cool!

I saw your PM got bounced the other day since my inbox is full... And I was going to reach out to u... but I have been crazy busy at work (I worked from 5AM-10PM last night - and I am headed back in right now).

I will definitively speak to u soon!

[wheelerkidz3]

OMG! So cool!

I saw your PM got bounced the other day since my inbox is full... And I was going to reach out to u... but I have been crazy busy at work (I worked from 5AM-10PM last night - and I am headed back in right now).

I will definitively speak to u soon!

i wasn't sure if you could tell that i tried to pm you...glad you saw that. now you'll think i'm stalking you, cuz i asked on fb if anyone else knew where i could find you....so i hunted you down on fb. i know you are busy with work...so we will talk soon!! tell everyone we said hi!!

[silmarg]

i wasn't sure if you could tell that i tried to pm you...glad you saw that. now you'll think i'm stalking you, cuz i asked on fb if anyone else knew where i could find you....so i hunted you down on fb. i know you are busy with work...so we will talk soon!! tell everyone we said hi!!

While I have an account, I am not big on FB. Told DW u guys would be there - she was excited to hear it.

Nice to hear about the new(ish) addition... but u need to change the screen name to wheelerkiz4!

We are (hopefully) headed back to disneyland next month (for Presidents Week). I say hopefully because I have had the hotel booked for a while (Villas at Grand Californian - we are DVC members now)... but DW (who is not a good flyer was balking at going out west). She finally gave in... but now airfare is so expensive.

Are u doing the parks before or after the Aug cruise?

Be well.

Sil

[wheelerkidz3]

i really do need to get my screenname changed...not sure how that works though? collin can be quite a handful at times...but i guess what one and a half year old isn't?! LOL!! i try to count my blessings...we are lucky to have him! (got preg with him shortly after my miscarriage that i had right before panama cruise, and then we almost lost him at the end of the preg, cuz he had a knot in his cord and we dind't know about it, so he wasn't breathing when he came out.) so for all the trouble i've had in getting my #4, i really should change my name here! LOL!!

Airfare is ridiculous!!! we have been looking at it off and on for the past few weeks...but not seriously. now the prices have all jumped. i wish we would have bought tix when we first started looking. ended up buying some last nite, and i've never spent that much per person per ticket....ugh!! we are going to fly down 2 days before the cruise, but we won't be going into the parks. plan to just do some shopping at dtd and lounge at the hotel. we wanted to be able to visit the parks, but i guess that will have to wait til next time!

talk to you soon!!

[silmarg]

Airfare is ridiculous!!! we have been looking at it off and on for the past few weeks...but not seriously. now the prices have all jumped. i wish we would have bought tix when we first started looking. ended up buying some last nite, and i've never spent that much per person per ticket....ugh!! we are going to fly down 2 days before the cruise, but we won't be going into the parks. plan to just do some shopping at dtd and lounge at the hotel. we wanted to be able to visit the parks, but i guess that will have to wait til next time!


Wow u r buying airfare for the August trip now! Wow thats early.

Where do u guys fly out of? Binghamton or Rochester?

I am talking about buying air to the DL trip next month - yes I am a procrastinator. I will wait until June to buy airfare for August...

[wheelerkidz3]

yes, we had to buy airfare for august already. i'm normally a procrastinator myself...i work better under pressure. but i'm travelling with my parents and another friend with her 2 kids, so everyone else was getting ancy about getting the airfare. we like to go out of elmira usually but sometimes we use binghamton or even ithaca....but all those prices were ridiculous for the return trip. i've been watching the fares for awhile now, and this past week, they have all gone up...alot!! we found a pretty good one out of rochester for 79 each way...i don't think i'd find one much lower than that...and i was scared if i didn't book, it would be way higher than that.

[silmarg]

yes, we had to buy airfare for august already. i'm normally a procrastinator myself...i work better under pressure. but i'm travelling with my parents and another friend with her 2 kids, so everyone else was getting ancy about getting the airfare. we like to go out of elmira usually but sometimes we use binghamton or even ithaca....but all those prices were ridiculous for the return trip. i've been watching the fares for awhile now, and this past week, they have all gone up...alot!! we found a pretty good one out of rochester for 79 each way...i don't think i'd find one much lower than that...and i was scared if i didn't book, it would be way higher than that.

$79 is excellent. Rochester.. not so excellent

[wheelerkidz3]

$79 is excellent. Rochester.. not so excellent

we keep telling ourselves it won't be so bad. we've had to drive to buffalo before...so rochester will be a short trip! lol!! the fares coming back home into our local airport were around $200-300 for just the one way!!! it was ridiculous..esp when you times that by the 6 of us. it stinks that the baby has his bday in july...so we have to buy a seat for him this time. for some reason i was thinking that he'd still be a lap kid for this venture...but i guess not! lol!!

[disney67]

I am excited too! I got all teary eyed when I saw the you tube video of the Dream and the Magic showing off their horns! There is also one of the fireworks! Won't it be great when the trip reports start flowing in??that the same here i watch for like 6 hours straight

[disney67]

i figured i start a list of who is joining us on this trip , if i forget someone by accident please do not take it too heart and send me a PM and i will add you .
Disney67
Mattmommy
Silmarg
Ladyleslie
Dizneeat
Max1
geniemomof4
APB513
debsters41
Disneynutsbv
Howie Howie
realfam
Alexander
wheelerkidz3
this going to be a great meet !!!
I would like to take a minute to Welcome Aboard wheelerkidz3 now makes it lucky 14 families joining us on this Dream come true voyage

[disney67]

Hi guys i just want too update everyone we are now up too 14 disfriends for this cruise :woohoo::banana::cool1: and my plans for this trip are in full throttle . so here is what i did so far
I got a mini van for 2 days before trip and 4 days after cruise .
and staying now 4 days at BWV instead of all star movies .
all good things got too have a bump somewhere so here is where i need some suggestions ??
we have 2 nights before the cruise and i was thinking should i do
2 days by the port
2 days by disney
or split the days
or any other suggestions ??

[silmarg]

u guys gotta check out Allseas Travels' facebook page for photos they took when they toured the Disney Dream... it looks fabulous!

[wheelerkidz3]

Hi guys i just want too update everyone we are now up too 14 disfriends for this cruise :woohoo::banana::cool1: and my plans for this trip are in full throttle . so here is what i did so far
I got a mini van for 2 days before trip and 4 days after cruise .
and staying now 4 days at BWV instead of all star movies .
all good things got too have a bump somewhere so here is where i need some suggestions ??
we have 2 nights before the cruise and i was thinking should i do
2 days by the port
2 days by disney
or split the days
or any other suggestions ??
i dont' really have any suggestions on what you should do...but i wondered where you got your minivan from and was it a good rate? we will be in need of a van and usually the prices for them are horrible!!


u guys gotta check out Allseas Travels' facebook page for photos they took when they toured the Disney Dream... it looks fabulous!

OMG!!!! i got that email today and they are great!!! makes me soooo excited to get on that ship!!!

[Disneynutbsv]

Hi guys i just want too update everyone we are now up too 14 disfriends for this cruise :woohoo::banana::cool1: and my plans for this trip are in full throttle . so here is what i did so far
I got a mini van for 2 days before trip and 4 days after cruise .
and staying now 4 days at BWV instead of all star movies .
all good things got too have a bump somewhere so here is where i need some suggestions ??
we have 2 nights before the cruise and i was thinking should i do
2 days by the port
2 days by disney
or split the days
or any other suggestions ??

I am thinking we are going to do two days (probably 1 1/2 days) by the port....as much as I would :love: to go to the parks, I'm afraid I will tire myself out like last time :( I ended up going to sleep on the first night around 9pm...so I just want to relax, relax, relax before I get on that ship! Good luck with your decision!

[disney67]

i dont' really have any suggestions on what you should do...but i wondered where you got your minivan from and was it a good rate? we will be in need of a van and usually the prices for them are horrible!!




OMG!!!! i got that email today and they are great!!! makes me soooo excited to get on that ship!!!got it thru bj's and booked it immidetly are you guys going to disney after ?
and i'm also doing a FE also if you want me to add you to this list just pm me with all info ?

[disney67]

I am thinking we are going to do two days (probably 1 1/2 days) by the port....as much as I would :love: to go to the parks, I'm afraid I will tire myself out like last time :( I ended up going to sleep on the first night around 9pm...so I just want to relax, relax, relax before I get on that ship! Good luck with your decision!
which hotel do you like by port ?

[Disneynutbsv]

which hotel do you like by port ?

Country Inn & Suites...beautiful pool, rooms, great staff, breakfast is wonderful, plus warm chocolate chip cookies at the front desk:) If you need to use their shuttle service, its fantastic as well!
We also eat dinner at Fish Lips down at the port, its very good, plus you get to watch if the ships are leaving port (we watched the Carnival Sensation leaving), kind of gets you excited for when you get to go on! My kids loved the "Lobster Bites"...like chicken nuggets, but Lobster instead:)

[disney67]

Country Inn & Suites...beautiful pool, rooms, great staff, breakfast is wonderful, plus warm chocolate chip cookies at the front desk:) If you need to use their shuttle service, its fantastic as well!
We also eat dinner at Fish Lips down at the port, its very good, plus you get to watch if the ships are leaving port (we watched the Carnival Sensation leaving), kind of gets you excited for when you get to go on! My kids loved the "Lobster Bites"...like chicken nuggets, but Lobster instead:)
You are making me hungry lol me and wife would enjoy that alot but kids are more the mac & ch type eaters . and im going too look into the country inn and suites we stayed at the one close too disney and i loved my stay there .
thank you for your help .:thumbsup2

[wheelerkidz3]

got it thru bj's and booked it immidetly are you guys going to disney after ?
and i'm also doing a FE also if you want me to add you to this list just pm me with all info ?

bummer...no bj's around here. i need to get looking on the car rentals though. we are planning on flying in a few days early and using magical express to go to wdw. my parents have mentioned wanting to go to port by limo, so i'm not sure if we need a van for before the cruise. we don't fly home though til the day after we disembark, so we need a vehicle when we get off the ship.


and YES!! please add me to the list. i thought i had already posted for it, but i guess i posted in the other thread. )following 2 threads is gonna confuse me fast! LOL!!) so far it will be just my family. i'm not sure what the others cruising with me plan to do. thanks!

[disney67]

bummer...no bj's around here. i need to get looking on the car rentals though. we are planning on flying in a few days early and using magical express to go to wdw. my parents have mentioned wanting to go to port by limo, so i'm not sure if we need a van for before the cruise. we don't fly home though til the day after we disembark, so we need a vehicle when we get off the ship.


and YES!! please add me to the list. i thought i had already posted for it, but i guess i posted in the other thread. )following 2 threads is gonna confuse me fast! LOL!!) so far it will be just my family. i'm not sure what the others cruising with me plan to do. thanks!
not a problem i will add you to the FE list mine is on the very first post of this thread when you get a chance pm me the room # and i will post it. I sent you a pm on the bj's car rental
http://www.bjs.com/
it is 59.00 a day before taxes for mini van right now good luck in finding a cheaper price but one suggestion that i do is book something or more then one and keep looking back weekly and good luck .

[Disneynutbsv]

You are making me hungry lol me and wife would enjoy that alot but kids are more the mac & ch type eaters . and im going too look into the country inn and suites we stayed at the one close too disney and i loved my stay there .
thank you for your help .:thumbsup2

lol, fish lips isn't anything fancy! http://www.fishlipswaterfront.com/

[Max1*]

$79 is excellent. Rochester.. Not so excellent


we live in rochester!!!!!

[silmarg]

we live in rochester!!!!!

i was not disparaging Rochester as a place... it just that its a long way from where the Wheelerkidz3 live.. they will be driving to the airport for as long as the flight will be

[disney67]

lol, fish lips isn't anything fancy! http://www.fishlipswaterfront.com/
I went on yellow pages .com and found my favorite place that i do not have near me at all Waffle House :banana: :worship::cool1:
now if they had a cracker barell i would be set !!lol fish lips has a really nice menu as well as location .

[wheelerkidz3]

i was not disparaging Rochester as a place... it just that its a long way from where the Wheelerkidz3 live.. they will be driving to the airport for as long as the flight will be

aww...i knew that was what you meant sil!! it does stink that we have to drive that far though...but for that fare...we'll do it!!! lol!!

[silmarg]

aww...i knew that was what you meant sil!! it does stink that we have to drive that far though...but for that fare...we'll do it!!! lol!!

u dont have to tell me... I live 25 mins from three different airports (JFK, LGA and White Plains), but for the past two years Presidents week airfare to WDW was so high from NY, that I flew out of Philly and Baltimore.

Heck I once flew into Tampa and once was scheduled to fly into Jacksonville (but that flight got cancelled and they put us on a flight to Orlando).

For our trip to DL next month, DW said she would only agree if we were flying non stop out of JFK . Lucky Jet Blue had a sale and we are all set at $299!

[Max1*]

i was not disparaging Rochester as a place... it just that its a long way from where the Wheelerkidz3 live.. they will be driving to the airport for as long as the flight will be

O' No no no what I mean is O' hey :banana: "We live in Rochester" :) didn't even read into the post that way at all more like wow we live closer than i thought type of thing. No harm no foul O' and I'd say Rochester :sad2: myself much of the time :) especially right now.

[debsters41]

Hi everyone! I am getting excited seeing all the pictures of the Dream:banana: How is everyone doing? Has the snow stopped yet? In order to get 'cheap' air fare, we are flying with connections... on our way home, we are flying MCO to newark by way of Detroit!:scared1: Then the next day JFK to Athens via Zurich! It doesn't matter, as long as we get to where we have to go, right?:)

[disney67]

Hi everyone! I am getting excited seeing all the pictures of the Dream:banana: How is everyone doing? Has the snow stopped yet? In order to get 'cheap' air fare, we are flying with connections... on our way home, we are flying MCO to newark by way of Detroit!:scared1: Then the next day JFK to Athens via Zurich! It doesn't matter, as long as we get to where we have to go, right?:)
Hi Debbie all is well here i agree with all these pictures floating on the net are simply amazing and exciting we are almost pretty well set but i have 2 more things to book hotel before cruise and airfare im waiting for southwest to open fares up till past august then im booking cause the airport it so easy to get thru for us and no first and second bag fees :banana: . Once all this is done then im going to concentrate on planning some fun meets and things we can do together with everyones help .

[silmarg]

Jeeze, I feel so behind. Other than booking the cruise, I have not made any other arrangements for this trip. A this point I may as well wait for the 7 month window to open up at DVC to see what resorts will be available.

As for air... I can usually wait until early summer and get a good enough deal.

Then need to plan for parks and dining...

Should be fun!

[APB513]

Hi everyone! I am getting excited seeing all the pictures of the Dream:banana: How is everyone doing? Has the snow stopped yet? In order to get 'cheap' air fare, we are flying with connections... on our way home, we are flying MCO to newark by way of Detroit!:scared1: Then the next day JFK to Athens via Zurich! It doesn't matter, as long as we get to where we have to go, right?:)

Hi Debbie -

I don't know if you are :scared1: because you have to make so many connections or because you have to connect through Detroit. If it's the latter, there is no reason to be :scared1:. :lmao:

Not sure if you will have a layover in Detroit or how long it will be but if you do have to deplane in Detroit, make sure you explore the Detroit Metro Airport. There are lots of great shops and restaurants to visit!!

[APB513]

A friend of mine has just returned from a preview sailing aboard the Disney Dream. She and her family had a wonderful time. She took some great pictures and I wanted to share them with my fellow cruisers. Enjoy!

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x307/APB513/Disney%20Dream/DisneyDream.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x307/APB513/Disney%20Dream/DisneyDream_Atrium.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x307/APB513/Disney%20Dream/DisneyDream_Entertainment.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x307/APB513/Disney%20Dream/DisneyDream_Pool.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x307/APB513/Disney%20Dream/DisneyDream_PoolDeck.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x307/APB513/Disney%20Dream/DisneyDream_AquaDuck.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x307/APB513/Disney%20Dream/DisneyDream_DeluxeOceanviewCabin.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x307/APB513/Disney%20Dream/DisneyDream_DeluxeOceanviewCabin2.jpg

[disney67]

A friend of mine has just returned from a preview sailing aboard the Disney Dream. She and her family had a wonderful time. She took some great pictures and I wanted to share them with my fellow cruisers. Enjoy!

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x307/APB513/Disney%20Dream/DisneyDream.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x307/APB513/Disney%20Dream/DisneyDream_Atrium.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x307/APB513/Disney%20Dream/DisneyDream_Entertainment.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x307/APB513/Disney%20Dream/DisneyDream_Pool.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x307/APB513/Disney%20Dream/DisneyDream_PoolDeck.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x307/APB513/Disney%20Dream/DisneyDream_AquaDuck.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x307/APB513/Disney%20Dream/DisneyDream_DeluxeOceanviewCabin.jpg http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x307/APB513/Disney%20Dream/DisneyDream_DeluxeOceanviewCabin2.jpg

quick ?? do you know what catagory they stayed in the pics are beatiful thanks for sharing .

[Disneynutbsv]

I can't wait to see my Verandah room! My first time getting a verandah!

[disney67]

Jeeze, I feel so behind. Other than booking the cruise, I have not made any other arrangements for this trip. A this point I may as well wait for the 7 month window to open up at DVC to see what resorts will be available.

As for air... I can usually wait until early summer and get a good enough deal.

Then need to plan for parks and dining...

Should be fun!usually this time of the year you should have no problems with getting something at the 7 month window . I got my 4 ngts at boardwalk studio non prefered at my 7 1/2 month with no problems at home resort and i was shocked lol im usually on the short end of getting what i like and want .

I can't wait to see my Verandah room! My first time getting a verandah!
im with you on this !! but i cannot wait to be on my first cruise especialy a dream of one

[APB513]

quick ?? do you know what catagory they stayed in the pics are beatiful thanks for sharing .

Glad you enjoyed the pics.

The cabin pictured is a Category 8 - Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom

[Max1*]

I can't wait to see my Verandah room! My first time getting a verandah!

ME 2!!!!!! :cool1: These pics just make me more excited and help me ignore all the cold and snow outside! This is our 4th time on the Disney Cruise but our little one's first!

We are actually doing Disney before hand this time we've never done that before but with free dinning it's the way it worked out and we are at Riverside for 8 day's. Not sure what we will do yet when we disembark, come home are stay one more day since it's so early in the am and hanging around the airport at MCO for 4 hours give or take like last time is not on my agenda for that day LOL! Right now we have no airfare our best prices are always Airtran even with the bag fees and once in a blue moon Jet Blue but neither has their prices up yet for August beyond the 11th so we wait.

PS I've been doing FE research, anyone else? My oldest is very excited to try this. Question the zip thing to hold it on suggested is that so it doesn't fall off or so it doesn't get stolen? Just wondering as even though not our first cruise Disney style our first FE.

[wheelerkidz3]

ME 2!!!!!! :cool1: These pics just make me more excited and help me ignore all the cold and snow outside! This is our 4th time on the Disney Cruise but our little one's first!

We are actually doing Disney before hand this time we've never done that before but with free dinning it's the way it worked out and we are at Riverside for 8 day's. Not sure what we will do yet when we disembark, come home are stay one more day since it's so early in the am and hanging around the airport at MCO for 4 hours give or take like last time is not on my agenda for that day LOL! Right now we have no airfare our best prices are always Airtran even with the bag fees and once in a blue moon Jet Blue but neither has their prices up yet for August beyond the 11th so we wait.

PS I've been doing FE research, anyone else? My oldest is very excited to try this. Question the zip thing to hold it on suggested is that so it doesn't fall off or so it doesn't get stolen? Just wondering as even though not our first cruise Disney style our first FE.
we use a zip tie to tie it on there...just make sure you bring some scissors to cut it off...we forgot out scissors last time, but thankfully the stateroom host had some we could use though. he had a pretty big pair though and it was hard to get to the zip tie!

[disney67]

Glad you enjoyed the pics.

The cabin pictured is a Category 8 - Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroomthank you the reason i asked is that i think the cat 8 and 9a are the same but could be wrong we are staying in a 9a .

[ladyleslie]

[QUOTE=debsters41;38691799]Nice! I doubt I'll make it back to the US in 2012, but I am not totally ruling out DL Paris!:goodvibes

And now back to the Dreaming..... I have just booked my transfers and am considering the atlantis excursion...

anyone else thinking about excursions?

QUOTE]


We did Atlantis last year on our own via comfort suites - we has a wonderful time!!! And if you never done it and like water parks - it's definetly worth doing once..... even if it a bit pricey.

Last year we booked a room at comfort suite for 200 total (including taxes and all their charges) and we got the bands with no problems but a bit of walk... the frustrating thing about atlantis water park was there were no park maps when we asked around for one.

[debsters41]

Hi Debbie -

I don't know if you are :scared1: because you have to make so many connections or because you have to connect through Detroit. If it's the latter, there is no reason to be :scared1:. :lmao:

Not sure if you will have a layover in Detroit or how long it will be but if you do have to deplane in Detroit, make sure you explore the Detroit Metro Airport. There are lots of great shops and restaurants to visit!!

Oh, we find it exciting actually that we will be 'visiting' another city! The :scared1: was purely towards the idea of all that flying and connections over two days! My daughter is actually hoping to find a jacket like Axel Foley's in Beverly Hills Cop! I told her not to count on it. I think we have an hour or two layover.

There doesn't seem to be a good rate on the Comfort Inn and Suites in Nassau, so I think we will just forgo the water park :upsidedow

[Max1*]

Dan and I are going to Atlanis in September so we plan on getting off the boat finding a trinket or two for the girls and getting back on to spend the day on a deserted cruise boat :cool1:. We did consider taking a taxi or water taxi to one of the local beaches but decided it's only a 4 day cruise we are going to spend as much time onboard as possible except on Castaway day! If it were just the two of us we would love to see the sites but not with the girls not with a just turned 4 year old, no thanks no need for whining on vacation.

[wheelerkidz3]

i just posted on the main board...but didn't know if anyone here knows the answer?

i tend to overbuy at shutters. i know that the backdrops will repeat for both cruises, but i have 4 kids...and i'm sure that some of the pics won't turn out for the 1st segment of cruise. does shutters offer any way to "hold" the pics from both segments of cruise, and then i pick a photo package at the end of the b2b? or am i gonna be stuck buying a package from the first seg and then another package on the 2nd seg?
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[dennismcneely]

Hi everyone, I'm sorry I haven't posted here for a while, but we have been crazy busy with too much going on. Actually, looks like we will not be sailing with you all this time, my wife's company has changed her vacation schedule and we had to change our cruise dates. We will be sailing right after you all, Sept 8th and 11th, and will be staying at POR until Sept 24th.

I really wish you all a Happy Sailing and definitely look forward to sailing with you folks sometime in the future.

You guys take care,

Dennis :flower3:

[disney67]

Hi everyone, I'm sorry I haven't posted here for a while, but we have been crazy busy with too much going on. Actually, looks like we will not be sailing with you all this time, my wife's company has changed her vacation schedule and we had to change our cruise dates. We will be sailing right after you all, Sept 8th and 11th, and will be staying at POR until Sept 24th.

I really wish you all a Happy Sailing and definitely look forward to sailing with you folks sometime in the future.

You guys take care,

Dennis :flower3:
sorry you cannot join us but i hope you and your family has a magical time on your new voyage :wizard:

[disney67]

Dan and I are going to Atlanis in September so we plan on getting off the boat finding a trinket or two for the girls and getting back on to spend the day on a deserted cruise boat :cool1:. We did consider taking a taxi or water taxi to one of the local beaches but decided it's only a 4 day cruise we are going to spend as much time onboard as possible except on Castaway day! If it were just the two of us we would love to see the sites but not with the girls not with a just turned 4 year old, no thanks no need for whining on vacation. this sounds about what i would want to do get off to get a few trikets and then back to a desserted boat for muliple rides on the aquaduck !!! lol

i just posted on the main board...but didn't know if anyone here knows the answer?

i tend to overbuy at shutters. i know that the backdrops will repeat for both cruises, but i have 4 kids...and i'm sure that some of the pics won't turn out for the 1st segment of cruise. does shutters offer any way to "hold" the pics from both segments of cruise, and then i pick a photo package at the end of the b2b? or am i gonna be stuck buying a package from the first seg and then another package on the 2nd seg?
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[disney67]

Hi All ,
I just wanted to say plans are right now going smoothly for us . So onto my main project in about hopefully 2 weeks i will have 2 designs to choose from for the shirts i want to make , i will post pictures but i will give you a hint for the first one is a vinalmation dream one . if anyone is still intrested in the shirts just post me and for anyone new , i will be making shirts for this dream cruise , the only cost i will ask for is to cover the cost of the shirt and the decal i use for this . im not looking to make a penny off of this but it would look cool to see many people wearing the same shirt. :wizard:

[Disneynutbsv]

Hi everyone! I am still plugging alone waiting for August to come:goodvibes
Waiting for Southwest to open up August to purchase plane tickets, got room reserved and the rental car for one way ( just need to put in the times once I get airfare ) and then start saving for our excursions (after our vacation to florida in April!) Love seeing the pictures, all the stuff on tv!

[disney67]

Jeff is taking a nap and asked me to get these two pictures on this thread for him. Later this evening he will explain...
LilyAnn

http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc330/Molly10300/disneydreamvinyalnationsmaller.png

http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc330/Molly10300/disneydreamvinyalgiven.png

[silmarg]

http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc330/Molly10300/disneydreamvinyalgiven.png

Me likes it!

[disney67]

Hi guys this is on of 2 designs im working on for this trip tell me which one you like so far the one with the date or with out the date ??? also I have to give credit for this design too the main street mouse editor and chief for this design i just added a few things too it !!

[debsters41]

Hello! I think I like it better without the date, but don't mind really either way

[APB513]

Oh, we find it exciting actually that we will be 'visiting' another city! The :scared1: was purely towards the idea of all that flying and connections over two days! My daughter is actually hoping to find a jacket like Axel Foley's in Beverly Hills Cop! I told her not to count on it. I think we have an hour or two layover.

There doesn't seem to be a good rate on the Comfort Inn and Suites in Nassau, so I think we will just forgo the water park :upsidedow

I can understand that !!!

I also checked Comfort Inn and Suites and gave up once I saw the daily rates. Oh well, maybe next time.

[Disneynutbsv]

I too like the one without a date!

[silmarg]

I also checked Comfort Inn and Suites and gave up once I saw the daily rates. Oh well, maybe next time.

Check as we get closer to the cruise date, I think a reasonable rate will be avail btwn now and then...

[DisNeed]

So, I'm so excited to be part of this Disney Meet! I literally just got off the phone with the TA... we're in... I'm not even thinking about the $$ :rotfl2: right now.

We were on a Double Dip back in 12/2006... and loved every minute of it!

Now, after taking a little over an hour to recap pages 1-16 of the thread... I kinda get a great feel for this group. You are all so cool and supportive, Can't wait to meet you all in person.

We did the FE gifting the last time... and it was like Christmas everyday.

Disney67- we would love to partake in the FE and Shirt wearing- We wore neon green shirts so... let's just say it was a sight to see... couldn't miss us.

We will be in rooms 9092 & 9094
Me-Elizabeth (32) will be celebrating my b-day on the cruise
DH- Shawn (33)
DS-(12)
DS-(7)
DD-(5)
DS-(4)

DMIL-Violet (56)

And we are traveling with my DBIL, DSIL & their two little ones... not sure if they are going to join in yet.

So, Disney67-- add us to your list...

Can't wait and thank you for letting us join in on the August 28th Disney Dream Bandwagon :cool1::cool1::cool1:

[disney67]

i figured i start a list of who is joining us on this trip , if i forget someone by accident please do not take it too heart and send me a PM and i will add you .
Disney67
Mattmommy
Silmarg
Ladyleslie
Dizneeat
Max1
geniemomof4
APB513
debsters41
Disneynutsbv
Howie Howie
realfam
Alexander
wheelerkidz3
DisNeed
this going to be a great meet !!!
I would like to take a minute to Welcome Aboard DisNeed now makes it lucky 15 families joining us on this Dream come true voyage :cool1::cool1::cool1:
i will add you to th FE list tommorow just got home from work and i wanted to update this tonight .

[Disneynutbsv]

So, its -22 today and I am so looking forward to some Beach weather on Castaway cay!

[APB513]

Check as we get closer to the cruise date, I think a reasonable rate will be avail btwn now and then...

Thanks, Sil! I'll do that

So, I'm so excited to be part of this Disney Meet! I literally just got off the phone with the TA... we're in... I'm not even thinking about the $$ :rotfl2: right now.

We were on a Double Dip back in 12/2006... and loved every minute of it!

Now, after taking a little over an hour to recap pages 1-16 of the thread... I kinda get a great feel for this group. You are all so cool and supportive, Can't wait to meet you all in person.

We did the FE gifting the last time... and it was like Christmas everyday.

Disney67- we would love to partake in the FE and Shirt wearing- We wore neon green shirts so... let's just say it was a sight to see... couldn't miss us.

We will be in rooms 9092 & 9094
Me-Elizabeth (32) will be celebrating my b-day on the cruise
DH- Shawn (33)
DS-(12)
DS-(7)
DD-(5)
DS-(4)

DMIL-Violet (56)

And we are traveling with my DBIL, DSIL & their two little ones... not sure if they are going to join in yet.

So, Disney67-- add us to your list...

Can't wait and thank you for letting us join in on the August 28th Disney Dream Bandwagon :cool1::cool1::cool1:

Welcome aboard, DisNeed!

So, its -22 today and I am so looking forward to some Beach weather on Castaway cay!

-22 degrees :scared1: Man that's COLD!!! I too am looking forward to warmer weather.

[disney67]

So, its -22 today and I am so looking forward to some Beach weather on Castaway cay!
gee and i thought it was cold in NY today , hope your heat kept you guys warm!!

[Disneynutbsv]

gee and i thought it was cold in NY today , hope your heat kept you guys warm!!

heatwave! Warmed up to -1! Eh, its New England...you just never know what you are going to get here...

[Polyluvr]

Hi all :)
I just booked this cruise this am; my son turns 10 on the 22nd and he'd really love a trip for his bday :) :)

We are Donald and Angel
kids are Frankie 10~ this will be his bday present
and Dominic 6.

We are from Rochester NY

I'd love to join the FE and the shirts ;)

This cruise will be here before we know it !!!!

We are in room 8158; our 1st verandah~ it was all that was left. LOL

[DisNeed]

Hi all :)
I just booked this cruise this am; my son turns 10 on the 22nd and he'd really love a trip for his bday :) :)

We are Donald and Angel
kids are Frankie 10~ this will be his bday present
and Dominic 6.

We are from Rochester NY

I'd love to join the FE and the shirts ;)

This cruise will be here before we know it !!!!

We are in room 8158; our 1st verandah~ it was all that was left. LOL


WELCOME TO POLYLUVR & Family! I'm sure Eidan my (7) year old will have a blast with Dominic =)

[debsters41]

heatwave! Warmed up to -1! Eh, its New England...you just never know what you are going to get here...

Wow! And to think I am complaining with temperatures in the 30s!

Welcome Polyluvr! In my family, I love using kids birthdays as 'excuses' for travel, especially since my husband would rather spend money on our house. Last year I used my daughter's 16th as the reason why I 'had' to take her and her sister to London! :lmao:

[Polyluvr]

Thanks all for the welcome :)

It will be so nice the Dominic will already know that someone his age will also be on the ship w him :) :rotfl2: He can be a nervous nelly @ times; and LOVES WDW but tends to miss home :confused3 LOL

I love to take the kids somewhere around their Bdays~ although Dominic's is 12/30~ and it's really expensive to go to WDW or a cruise for NYE.

Have a great day everyone ;)

[Max1*]

Hi all :)
I just booked this cruise this am; my son turns 10 on the 22nd and he'd really love a trip for his bday :) :)

We are Donald and Angel
kids are Frankie 10~ this will be his bday present
and Dominic 6.

We are from Rochester NY

I'd love to join the FE and the shirts ;)

This cruise will be here before we know it !!!!

We are in room 8158; our 1st verandah~ it was all that was left. LOL

Woo Hoo Welcome Aboard!!! Maxine will be 9 when we deport and likes hanging out with boys or girls so he will have plenty of friends! What part or Roch? We are also here in Roch!

[Max1*]

Jeff, I'm wondering where you saw Lots - O - Bear? Was it where you can see Woody, Buzz and Jessy near the back of the lot? My girls would die to see him but we just couldn't find him other than the parade last year.

[disney67]

i figured i start a list of who is joining us on this trip , if i forget someone by accident please do not take it too heart and send me a PM and i will add you .
Disney67
Mattmommy
Silmarg
Ladyleslie
Dizneeat
Max1
geniemomof4
APB513
debsters41
Disneynutsbv
Howie Howie
realfam
Alexander
wheelerkidz3
DisNeed
Polyluvr
this going to be a great meet !!!
I would like to take a minute to Welcome Aboard Polyluvr now makes it lucky 16 families joining us on this Dream come true voyage