Sailing Feb 17th - 20th!

[nettii]

We will be sailing on our very first cruise the 17th thru the 20th. It will be me Lynnnette (nettii) DH David DS Zac 16 and DS Tanner 9. Very excited to take our first cruise!:cheer2:

[IrishCowboy]

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

[DMMarla07860]

My dad and I will be joining you we will be on this cruise then then be staying on for the 20th cruise, doing a back-2-back cruise. We have cruise 10 times all on Wonder and Magic and can't wait for these cruises and the new ship:cool1:

[nettii]

Awsome! Do you guys do the FE? This is our very first cruise ever! We are sooo excited! I think Ive read one of your TR before. are you from NY? I think I rember a yankees shirt or something disturbing like that. LOL :rotfl: Were all Big Tigers Fans.:thumbsup2 Im so excited to be sharing our cruise with DISers! Where do you like to stay the night before you cruise? We are thinking of staying at Disney.

[DMMarla07860]

Awsome! Do you guys do the FE? This is our very first cruise ever! We are sooo excited! I think Ive read one of your TR before. are you from NY? I think I rember a yankees shirt or something disturbing like that. LOL :rotfl: Were all Big Tigers Fans.:thumbsup2 Im so excited to be sharing our cruise with DISers! Where do you like to stay the night before you cruise? We are thinking of staying at Disney.


We are doing FE on the February 20th cruise, but I don't think we plan on doing it this cruise, if more people join this cruise meet thread and want to do one it's a lot of fun, so you should do it. I'm from NJ and I'm a Yankees fan so could have been my trip report lol. We usually stay at disney world for a night or two, but this time we will stay near port

[buckeyejennifer]

Hi Alll! We'll be joining you on this trip! My DH and I (with our DD, age 4) will be cruising with my parents and my brother and sister-in-law. We have three cabins in a row, so I'm excited!!

THis will be our 3rd Disney cruise and I can't wait--even though it's 8 loooong months away!

I love doing Fish Extenders and hope that we can get an FE group going! I'd be happy to coordinate if no one else wants to do that! :)

Looking forward to our trip! :banana:

[nettii]

YEAH Welcome to the group! (all 3 of us now!) I hope we have enough people to do FE. And sure I have no problem with you cordinating the FE, since Ive never cruised nor even own a FE bag yet. Cant wait till we cruise!

[DMMarla07860]

Hi Alll! We'll be joining you on this trip! My DH and I (with our DD, age 4) will be cruising with my parents and my brother and sister-in-law. We have three cabins in a row, so I'm excited!!

THis will be our 3rd Disney cruise and I can't wait--even though it's 8 loooong months away!

I love doing Fish Extenders and hope that we can get an FE group going! I'd be happy to coordinate if no one else wants to do that! :)

Looking forward to our trip! :banana:


welcome to the group:cool1::thumbsup2

[nettii]

DM MARLA I thought that was you in the NY shirt. Youve had some good tr's. How do the FE work usually do you make or buy your gifts for each individual person?
Marla do you recomend any excursions at CC or Nassau?

[buckeyejennifer]

YEAH Welcome to the group! (all 3 of us now!) I hope we have enough people to do FE. And sure I have no problem with you cordinating the FE, since Ive never cruised nor even own a FE bag yet. Cant wait till we cruise!

Send me a PM if you need a suggestion on where to get an FE (unless you are crafty and plan to make one yourself!)

Thanks for the warm welcome--hopefully we'll have some new cruisers coming along soon! :wizard:

[DMMarla07860]

DM MARLA I thought that was you in the NY shirt. Youve had some good tr's. How do the FE work usually do you make or buy your gifts for each individual person?
Marla do you recomend any excursions at CC or Nassau?


Yup me in the NY shirt, thanks for the comment on my TR's I try to make them good, pictures makes anything good lol.

FE can work different ways. Some people do one gift per stateroom, some people do small different gifts in a goody bag like tattoos and candy and a pen, lots of things you can do, some people have a gift for all the kids and a gift for adults.

excursions, can't think of any I have never done any at Castaway, just not my cup of tea there I want to spend my time at the beach on Castaway. in Nassau, we did a excursion that went to the dig in Atlantis on one trip, but other then that we didn't do much else. I plan on staying on ship on this trip, since I am going on the Dream for the ship:goodvibes

[DMMarla07860]

Hope everyone is doing well, I'm excited for this cruise:cool1::cool1:, can't wait to see this ship for the first time:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[nettii]

Marla will this be your first time on the Dream?
If you dont mind me asking how old are you? If you are uncomfortable with that question I understand. you dont have to answer. I have a 15 year old son (will be 16) and I was wondering what is your favorite thing to do while cruising? Hes shy and I dont see him going to the teen club. but he will prop. want to do the game show thing.
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[DMMarla07860]

Marla will this be your first time on the Dream?
If you dont mind me asking how old are you? If you are uncomfortable with that question I understand. you dont have to answer. I have a 15 year old son (will be 16) and I was wondering what is your favorite thing to do while cruising? Hes shy and I dont see him going to the teen club. but he will prop. want to do the game show thing.
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Yess, it will be my first time on the Dream. My dad and I will be going to see it sail out on one of it's first sails a few weeks before when we are in orlando for work, so excited about the Dream can't wait to see the ship hopefully just as great as Magic and Wonder. I don't mind you asking how old I am, I'm 22 years old. My favorite thing is talking and getting to know the cruise staff and other great and people that go to the college club and meeting everyone and going to the night club at night. I was shy when I was your sons age, still am kind of shy, but deff grew out of that when I go on cruises. Hopefully we will get to meet:cool1:

[nettii]

I hope he grows out of it on the cruise. Have you ever gone to Cabage beach in Nassau? My boys would like to do some skim boarding while in Nassua.

[DMMarla07860]

I hope he grows out of it on the cruise. Have you ever gone to Cabage beach in Nassau? My boys would like to do some skim boarding while in Nassua.

nope don't think I have ever been to Cabage beach, only went to Atlantis Aquarium in 2007 that I know and, back in 2002 on my first cruise we went to a beach near Atlantis don't know the name of it. I grew out of being shy since after my 3rd cruise the cruise staff started remembering me by name if I saw them. I'd suggest you son check out the teen club the first night on the cruise, great way yo meet people.

[lcvb]

Hi there! I just realized that this thread was started. We are doing this cruise as the first leg of our B2B. Hi Marla!

This will be our first DCL experience, have previously cruised on RC, but never with the kids, so it will be a first for them. They are both girls, age 7 and almost 5, when we cruise.

Look forward to chatting.

[DMMarla07860]

Hi there! I just realized that this thread was started. We are doing this cruise as the first leg of our B2B. Hi Marla!

This will be our first DCL experience, have previously cruised on RC, but never with the kids, so it will be a first for them. They are both girls, age 7 and almost 5, when we cruise.

Look forward to chatting.


welcome to the group, so we will b doing a B2B the same cruises:cool1:

[nettii]

:welcome: to our group! (I think we are now officialy a group:laughing:) I too am looking forward to chatting with you!
Nettii

[DMMarla07860]

hope everyone here is doing well. I'm so excited for this cruise and the one after:cool1::goodvibes. I've been talking to my friends that work on the ship they are all excited for when the Dream comes out:lmao:

[disneypoor]

Hi, everyone! There will be 17 of us joining you. My family and a few friends starting sailing Disney together a couple of years ago, and we decided it would be fun to sail together on the Dream when we were sailing last Thanksgiving. We are so excited to sail on the Dream!:cool1:

In my immediate family, there is me (Susan), DH Brian, DD Brianna (15), and DS Brandon (12). This will be our sixth Disney cruise. We've traveled lots of places, but our kids almost always want to come back for a DCL cruise over everywhere they've been! We'll be sailing with Disney to Alaska next summer, so we're also really excited about that!

Glad to see there is finally a cruise thread started for this cruise. I was beginning to think that my family and friends were going to be the only ones on board. :goodvibes

Susan

[DMMarla07860]

Hi, everyone! There will be 17 of us joining you. My family and a few friends starting sailing Disney together a couple of years ago, and we decided it would be fun to sail together on the Dream when we were sailing last Thanksgiving. We are so excited to sail on the Dream!:cool1:

In my immediate family, there is me (Susan), DH Brian, DD Brianna (15), and DS Brandon (12). This will be our sixth Disney cruise. We've traveled lots of places, but our kids almost always want to come back for a DCL cruise over everywhere they've been! We'll be sailing with Disney to Alaska next summer, so we're also really excited about that!

Glad to see there is finally a cruise thread started for this cruise. I was beginning to think that my family and friends were going to be the only ones on board. :goodvibes

Susan

welcome to the group

[nettii]

:welcome:So excited to welcome you and your family! As you can see our thread is taking off slowly! But with you guys added we are growing quickly!:banana: Do you think you will want to do a FE? I have been waiting to order one (we are first time cruisers) One of our other cruisers said she would organize it. Looking forward to a great cruise!

[nettii]

I was wondering do the people from the dis normaly mett some place (on the ship)to say hi and put a face on a name? :confused3

[NTOFD]

People from Dis meet board often meet sometime in the afternoon after boarding, usually it has been in the Promenade Lounge where there are seats, drinks and less chaos. I guess after the first few cruises we'll hear of the best places for a meet on the Dream.

[disneypoor]

Thanks for the warm welcome! I guess adding our 17 to the cruise increased our number of people significantly. :goodvibes Last time, we had 32 people, so it's actually a much smaller group this time. We will be traveling with two of my sisters and their kids as well as my mom. We'll also have a few friends with their kids as well. It will be the first DCL cruise for one of the families, so they are really looking forward to it! Our kids range in age from six to fifteen. We'll have three six year olds, a seven year old, two twelve year olds, and one fifteen year old. Can't wait to hear from others who are on this cruise. We are going to WDW in a few weeks, but I never get as excited about visiting the parks as I do when we're going on a cruise. Bring on February!:cool1:

[DMMarla07860]

I have to agree with you, I never get as excited going to the parks as on a Cruise:lmao::cool1:. Love Love Love it:thumbsup2

[nettii]

Just wanted to say HI hope you are all having a good week!

[DMMarla07860]

I'm having a good week, getting more and more excited for this cruise each day:cool1::thumbsup2

[DMMarla07860]

Hope everyone is doing well:cool1::cool1::thumbsup2:goodvibes

[nettii]

Hi All, I picked up a few things yesterday for the kids FE gifts! And I got new bathing suites for my kids and DH, and new Pjs for me. The suits and pjs will be put away for Christmas. Now Im getting excited!;)
Happy July All!:goodvibes

[DMMarla07860]

hey, hope everyone is doing great.

[NTOFD]

Only 224 days until our cruise sets sail...32 weeks.....

[disneypoor]

Hi All, I picked up a few things yesterday for the kids FE gifts! And I got new bathing suites for my kids and DH, and new Pjs for me. The suits and pjs will be put away for Christmas. Now Im getting excited!;)
Happy July All!:goodvibes

I ordered my daughter new swim suits today as well. We are heading to WDW in a few weeks so she can wear them while we're there, but I also had this cruise in mind when I ordered.:cool1:

Summer is just flying by, but I can't wait for February to get here!

[actuarian]

Hello All! DW and I will also be on this cruise. We are from Vienna, Virginia (near DC) and this will be the second half of a B2B pair; we will also be on the February 13 Dream. These will be our 9th and 10th Disney cruises so, after this one, we will be platinum! 217/221 more days! -- Dave & Jackie

[nettii]

:welcome:Dave and Jackie! Glad you will be joining us!:)

[DMMarla07860]

Hello All! DW and I will also be on this cruise. We are from Vienna, Virginia (near DC) and this will be the second half of a B2B pair; we will also be on the February 13 Dream. These will be our 9th and 10th Disney cruises so, after this one, we will be platinum! 217/221 more days! -- Dave & Jackie

welcome to the group. My dad and I will be platinum on this cruise it will be our 11th then 12th is one after this, like to see people who cruised a lot:cool1:

[disneypoor]

Hello All! DW and I will also be on this cruise. We are from Vienna, Virginia (near DC) and this will be the second half of a B2B pair; we will also be on the February 13 Dream. These will be our 9th and 10th Disney cruises so, after this one, we will be platinum! 217/221 more days! -- Dave & Jackie

Glad you'll be joining us!:goodvibes You are so lucky to be doing B2B on the Dream! I would love to do that! This will just be our sixth Disney cruise, but we are sailing to Alaska next July on the Wonder. My whole family loves doing the cruises--it seems there is always something for everyone.:thumbsup2 I just can't wait to check out this new ship!!!:banana:

[DMMarla07860]

hope everyone is doing well:goodvibes

[lcvb]

Hi everyone! 7 months from today we leave :yay:

[nettii]

WAHOOOO:cool1:7 mo I cant wait!

[DMMarla07860]

so, do you all think we should have a dismeet on the cruise?:cool1:

[nettii]

I think a DIS meet would be fun!:goodvibes

[DMMarla07860]

I think a DIS meet would be fun!:goodvibes

it usually is great, doesn't have to be long either can be a quick one like 5-10 mins or can be one like on another cruise I was on that was a half hour

[nettii]

what ever every one wants is fine with me! It will be nice to say Hi face to face with other Disers!

[DMMarla07860]

what ever every one wants is fine with me! It will be nice to say Hi face to face with other Disers!


well we will all have to wait till the dream actually sails to plan where to have it, so we have a while to decide how long it should be:lmao::lmao:

[DMMarla07860]

Hope everyone is doing well, cruise is getting closer and I'm getting more and more excited, can't wait to see if I will know any of the cruise staff that will be on the Dream, if I do will be great and of course if I don't would be great as well:cool1::thumbsup2:goodvibes

[nettii]

Marla Im getting very excited too:banana:I know what Im doing for our FE gifts. When should we put our list togther? Im very excited to do the FE. I hope others would also like to do it?! Hope every one has a great weekend!:goodvibes

[DMMarla07860]

Marla Im getting very excited too:banana:I know what Im doing for our FE gifts. When should we put our list togther? Im very excited to do the FE. I hope others would also like to do it?! Hope every one has a great weekend!:goodvibes


By list do you mean of people doing the FE? If that's what you mean I would start now. I won't be doing to FE for this cruise, since I'll be doing on the 4 day cruise after it and that would be just too much stuff having to get and although it's fun I don't want to have to worry about doing anything on the 3 day besides a dismeet and getting to know the ship:cool1::thumbsup2

[nettii]

Is any one interested in doing FE? :confused3
thnks Nettii:goodvibes

[DMMarla07860]

Is any one interested in doing FE? :confused3
thnks Nettii:goodvibes


hopefully you'll get more people doing it, not many people posting on this thread yet

[NTOFD]

We are under the 200 day mark until we set sail:woohoo:

[DMMarla07860]

hope you are all doing well, cruise is getting closer and closer, can't wait:goodvibes

[nettii]

Hi all Cant beleive its under 200 days wahoo!:banana::banana:

Marla whats on your to do list/must do list?
do you have any great cruisin secrets to share with us?
ttfn nettii:goodvibes

[DMMarla07860]

Hi all Cant beleive its under 200 days wahoo!:banana::banana:

Marla whats on your to do list/must do list?
do you have any great cruisin secrets to share with us?
ttfn nettii:goodvibes


well since this will be my first time on the Dream my to do list/must do list is to get to know the ship(helps since I'm doing a back-2-back)

no secrets really, but I'll share this info get to know the cruise staff on the ship, they are a great group of people I know a lot of them who have worked or are working for DCL, talking with them in the past have made my cruises even better. And by cruise staff I mean the ones who are usually running the activities on the ship.

[NTOFD]

I'd have to add- Go to the shows, the sail away and pirate parties, read the Navigators to see what you might want to do (and don't worry about doing everything, there is to much), relax and have fun(the fun part is the easiest).

[DMMarla07860]

I'd have to add- Go to the shows, the sail away and pirate parties, read the Navigators to see what you might want to do (and don't worry about doing everything, there is to much), relax and have fun(the fun part is the easiest).

agreed:goodvibes:cool1:

[DMMarla07860]

hope everyone is doing well:goodvibes

[NTOFD]

We were booked in a 10a GTY and got our assignment today, we kept the 10a which we wanted, to see the virtual porthole.

It's the first leg of a B2B, both cabins are on deck 6, one all the way forward and one all the way aft.

[DMMarla07860]

hope everyone is doing well:goodvibes:cool1::thumbsup2

[nettii]

6 mo untill our cruise!:banana:

[DMMarla07860]

6 mo untill our cruise!:banana:

that's exciting:cool1:, I hope to see old friends from cruise staff I know on the ship.

[DMMarla07860]

hope everyone is doing well:cool1:

[nettii]

doing great, cant wait till our first cruise!:goodvibes

[DMMarla07860]

doing great, cant wait till our first cruise!:goodvibes

glad to hear your doing great, I can't wait to see the Dream for the first time in person:cool1::thumbsup2

[4happybogles]

Looks like we are going to be on this cruise, we are moving a lot of things around right trying to figure out how to get on a boat again as soon as we can! We have sailed Disney once before and now we are itching to do another one. We did the 4 day last time and really wanted to do a 7 this time, but hey 3 is better then nothing!!! WE would LOVE to do the FE stuff if there is anyone else interested. Forgive me I have not read through all the threads yet but I will. If you are intersted please let me know!! It was so much fun, and even though it's only a 3 day, it's something my kids loved!!! Can't wait to get to know everyone!!

[DMMarla07860]

Looks like we are going to be on this cruise, we are moving a lot of things around right trying to figure out how to get on a boat again as soon as we can! We have sailed Disney once before and now we are itching to do another one. We did the 4 day last time and really wanted to do a 7 this time, but hey 3 is better then nothing!!! WE would LOVE to do the FE stuff if there is anyone else interested. Forgive me I have not read through all the threads yet but I will. If you are intersted please let me know!! It was so much fun, and even though it's only a 3 day, it's something my kids loved!!! Can't wait to get to know everyone!!

welcome to the group:cool1:

[4happybogles]

Is any one interested in doing FE? :confused3
thnks Nettii:goodvibes

:yay:we would love to do this! We did it on our first cruise and my kids just LOVED it. I know it's only a 3 day cruise but it adds so much to the experience for them!! and us too!!

[buckeyejennifer]

I've already started compiling a list for the FE--I'll add you to our list! :cool1:

Just PM me with your stateroom, the names and ages of everyone participating and make sure to include your screen name so I know who you are!

These next months are going to drag by--I can't wait!

[nettii]

Looks like we are going to be on this cruise, we are moving a lot of things around right trying to figure out how to get on a boat again as soon as we can! We have sailed Disney once before and now we are itching to do another one. We did the 4 day last time and really wanted to do a 7 this time, but hey 3 is better then nothing!!! WE would LOVE to do the FE stuff if there is anyone else interested. Forgive me I have not read through all the threads yet but I will. If you are intersted please let me know!! It was so much fun, and even though it's only a 3 day, it's something my kids loved!!! Can't wait to get to know everyone!!

WELCOME!:cheer2:So happy you will be joining us! How old are your kids?

Where is everyone stayin before the cruise? I think Im booking Comfort Inn and Suits. Not sure yet but I think that is where we will stay.

Id love to do the FE! I think it would be fun!:banana:

[DMMarla07860]

WELCOME!:cheer2:So happy you will be joining us! How old are your kids?

Where is everyone stayin before the cruise? I think Im booking Comfort Inn and Suits. Not sure yet but I think that is where we will stay.

Id love to do the FE! I think it would be fun!:banana:

My dad and I will be staying at sheraton in port canaveral

[nettii]

Marla how close is the Shereton? Do they Have a shuttel in the AM?
thnks nettii:goodvibes

[DMMarla07860]

Marla how close is the Shereton? Do they Have a shuttel in the AM?
thnks nettii:goodvibes

I don't know, never stayed therem we usually stay at Disney before the cruise, but decided to stay closer to port this time, we are renting a car for the trip anyway and Dad will be dropping me off at port and then dropping car off at rental place

[NTOFD]

Marla how close is the Shereton? Do they Have a shuttel in the AM?
thnks nettii:goodvibes



The 4 Points Sheraton in Cocoa Beach is about 5 miles from the terminal on A1A, the web site says they have limited shuttles but does not say to where.

We are staying there using Star Points, with a rental it is pretty easy to drop luggage and passengers off at the port, return the car and shuttle back in 30 to 45 minutes.

[4happybogles]

WELCOME!:cheer2:So happy you will be joining us! How old are your kids?

Where is everyone stayin before the cruise? I think Im booking Comfort Inn and Suits. Not sure yet but I think that is where we will stay.

Id love to do the FE! I think it would be fun!:banana:



DS 6 and DS 4 but he will be turning 5 during the cruise!! :-)

I have to find the name of the hotel we stayed at last time, it was perfect, the shuttle was fast and friendly and the breakfast was AMAZING. We just switched to this cruise so I have to get everything figured out still but once I know the name I will let you know!!!

ps just a tip I picked up last time, if you are gonig to use a shuttle to the port, call ahead and reserve your time if you want to be on one of the first ones. I was able to do it a few months out!!

[4happybogles]

DS 6 and DS 4 but he will be turning 5 during the cruise!! :-)

I have to find the name of the hotel we stayed at last time, it was perfect, the shuttle was fast and friendly and the breakfast was AMAZING. We just switched to this cruise so I have to get everything figured out still but once I know the name I will let you know!!!

ps just a tip I picked up last time, if you are gonig to use a shuttle to the port, call ahead and reserve your time if you want to be on one of the first ones. I was able to do it a few months out!!

So it seems after doing some research we are going to stay at the Country Inn and Suites. We stayed at the Radisson last time and loved it but it seems to have a lot of issues with the shuttle :-( Everyone is saying the Country Inn and Suites has a great shuttle, is only 1/2 mile from the port so you can see the boats from the hotel and breakfast is a HOT buffet!!

Can't wait to see and meet everyone :-)

[BealsRwe]

So it seems after doing some research we are going to stay at the Country Inn and Suites. We stayed at the Radisson last time and loved it but it seems to have a lot of issues with the shuttle :-( Everyone is saying the Country Inn and Suites has a great shuttle, is only 1/2 mile from the port so you can see the boats from the hotel and breakfast is a HOT buffet!!

Can't wait to see and meet everyone :-)

Country Inn & Suites is defiitely our choice! We stayed there on our recent cruise. Even though we live west of Orlando, we decided to extend our vacation by a day and stay near the port. The hotel was great, staff amazing, very good breakfast, incredible shuttle...all in all, GREAT!

I'm hoping to be on this cruise in Feb!

[DMMarla07860]

Hope everyone is doing well, cruise is getting closer and I can't wait:cool1::goodvibes

[DMMarla07860]

hope everyone is doing well:cool1:

[nettii]

Weare doing great. getting soooo excited!:banana:we are already trying to figure out when our next cruise will be- we think we are going to love it!

[4happybogles]

i just found this link on the Disboards, states you can get free tickets to Kennedy Space Center (up to 4 people) if you email your congressman. It seems several people have been able to get them, thought I would share the information with you!!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2402626&page=9

[disneypoor]

We just got our airfare and car rental booked for our cruise!:banana: I went to book a Disney resort for the day we get off of the cruise and just about passed out! A value resort is $173, and a moderate is over $250! I guess it's because it's President's Day weekend? I'm a little nervous about how crowded the parks will be after the cruise! Anyone here gone during President's Day weekend before? Hope all is well----our cruise is getting closer!

Susan

[4happybogles]

Have you ever rented points from DVC members? I have done it many times, and often times you can get rooms for less $$$ then renting from Disney, and in higher level resorts! Just a thought. We are staying in AKL for less then $150 a night!

[nettii]

less than 150 per night for AKL thats amazing!

We just booked our resort today for before our cruise. We are staying at Ron Jons. Hope its nice the water park looks like fun.

Cant wait to set sail!;)

[DMMarla07860]

can't wait to sail I'm getting more and more excited about it, goingto be great, and heard some friends from crew will be on the Dream, so makes it better:goodvibes:goodvibes:cool1:

[disneypoor]

Have you ever rented points from DVC members? I have done it many times, and often times you can get rooms for less $$$ then renting from Disney, and in higher level resorts! Just a thought. We are staying in AKL for less then $150 a night!

Can you tell me how to go about checking in to renting points? I've heard of doing it, but I've never checked in to it because I wasn't sure where to go on the internet or where to call to do it. Sounds like a great deal! I did notice that the price of the resorts is about normal until you reach Feb. 17th. From that date on, it's absurd! We are staying at the Radisson at the Port the night before the cruise, but we are planning to do WDW after the cruise, so we'd like to get something onsite. Thanks for your help!

Susan

[NTOFD]

Can you tell me how to go about checking in to renting points? I've heard of doing it, but I've never checked in to it because I wasn't sure where to go on the internet or where to call to do it. Sounds like a great deal! I did notice that the price of the resorts is about normal until you reach Feb. 17th. From that date on, it's absurd! We are staying at the Radisson at the Port the night before the cruise, but we are planning to do WDW after the cruise, so we'd like to get something onsite. Thanks for your help!

Susan

If you check the Disney Vacation Club section of the Disboards there is a rent/trade thread where you can rent from individual owners, here prices per point vary. You can also check to see what properties are available.

There is also David's Vacation Club Rentals, this web site is good for gathering info about the amount of points you need for any time period and you can rent properties at $13.00 per point.

I've heard of people listing them on ebay and Craigslist but I guess I'm not that trusting to try this avenue.

I rented points for a few days this January from one of our tablemates on our last cruise, OKW for about $140.00 per night.

[4happybogles]

Can you tell me how to go about checking in to renting points? I've heard of doing it, but I've never checked in to it because I wasn't sure where to go on the internet or where to call to do it. Sounds like a great deal! I did notice that the price of the resorts is about normal until you reach Feb. 17th. From that date on, it's absurd! We are staying at the Radisson at the Port the night before the cruise, but we are planning to do WDW after the cruise, so we'd like to get something onsite. Thanks for your help!

Susan

Disboards have a place where you can rent the points from DVC members.

http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=29

The amount the points sell for have a range, but average about $10-11 a point. If you want to know how many points you will need try this link:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-vacation-club/DVCpoints.shtml

Just choose your resort and make sure you are looking at the points for the right year, they are different or 2011. Then you contact someone who has points for rent. Many like to be PM and it's easier to deal with personal information that way anyways. (like name and addresses and such)

You can check out www.mousesavers.com for additonal information and tips and pointers for renting points. This site has a link where you can check the tax id information on the renter to make sure they are real owners. There has not been a reported problem with owners from the DISboards, but there are scams on ebay. I have rented a few different times and had wonderful experiences. The rooms are cleaner and bigger then normal Disney rooms (and in most cases less expensive as well). Also you can get the Transporation to and from the MCO airport and you can add park tickets and meal plans to your rooms as well (no discount for those items, but they can be added). Just talk to the owners, most of them are very helpful and easy to deal with!

It's the best way to stay in some of the greatest place in Disney, my kids love staying at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, we are staying there in Feb after the cruise so they can just enjoy the hotel!!

[disneypoor]

Thanks for all of the help! I checked out Dave's website today and am very interested in doing this! I can't believe how affordable it is to stay at some of the places we normally pay quite a bit of money for!

[nettii]

:goodvibesHappy Labor Day every one!:goodvibesI hope you all have a fun last day of summer!We are headed to a bbq this afternoon, then home to prepare for the first day of school.
I hope all the little ones have a great start back to school!

Im sorry I dont rember who is doing the FE list but how are we doing, do we have a few families?When is the deadline for every one to get in on it? Im excited to get working on my FE gifts!:banana:
TTFN
Nettii:goodvibes

[buckeyejennifer]

I have been keeping an informal list so far--I think we have 5 families signed up. I figure we'll still keep adding people to the list until a couple of weeks before the cruise--is that ok with everyone?

Less than 6 months to go! :cool1:

[DMMarla07860]

Hey, hope everyone is doing well:cool1::goodvibes

[4happybogles]

Getting lots of great info and stuff ready for the cruise! Sure wish I would have planned ahead and booked a B2B but hey there is always next time! I have already been thinking of stuff for my FE and I think I have figured out waht we are going to do! I am on a quest to find new luggage by then, something bigger and I need to make sure my DSs have enough clothing for warm weather and I think I will be ready to go! Can't wait and my kids are the same way, my yougest is always asking to watch the video on the disney cruise site, I love that they are as excited as I am!

[nettii]

JC Penny's is having luggage on sale this weekend. I looked at it yesterday and it was very nice.
We are wishing we had done a b2b too:sad2:but like you said maybe next time.
Marla we are doing good. Kids are back to school, fall is in the air and im counting down the days till our cruise! LOL:goodvibes

[DMMarla07860]

I don't have to wish I was doing a b2b, since I will be glad this 3 night is before the 4 night, so I can have a sea day the last day:cool1:. Can't wait to meet everyone.
Dad and I are going to Las Vegas today till Wednesday for a convention, never been there so should be cool to see, not as cool as the Dream will be, after Las Vegas I can start counting down to my WDW trip in October:cool1:, then a trip in January then finally countdown for this cruise and one after this is there:goodvibes:cool1::thumbsup2

[DMMarla07860]

Hey, hope everyone is doing well. I am in Las Vegas for a hardware convention and my dad is doing work so I decided I'd come on here and post from my Droid. Hope everyone is doing well. Being away from home makes me want to go on a cruise even sooner lol, looking forward to this cruise. Hope you are all doing good.

[DMMarla07860]

Hope you are all doing well, I'm getting more and more excited about this cruise:cool1:

[disneypoor]

Hello, everyone! We're starting to get excited for this cruise!:thumbsup2 We got our air booked to get us to Orlando (still waiting for fares to drop for the return flight), we booked a pre-cruise stay at Ron Jon Resort, and we have all of our transportation booked. The only things we're waiting on is air to drop for our return flight to Kansas City and for some kind of special to come out for room rates at WDW after the cruise. We did look in to renting points from DVC members, but we have so many people going that it just seemed a bit overwhelming to try to get it booked for everyone. I'm hoping that the room rates at WDW will come down and that there will be a promotion or something. Right now, they are ridiculously priced. But, we want to take advantage of EMH's, so we'll be booking regardless.

I'm sure ready for a vacation! Is it February yet?:) I also need to be doing some research on our Alaskan cruise with Disney--can't wait to do that one! Have a good weekend!

[nettii]

We r going to be at Ron Jons too!:banana: I am very excited to stay there. My boys dont know we will be staying at the Ron Jons resort. We are taking them to the store also. They took surf lessons from the guys at Ron Jons at TL last year and now think Ron Jons is the coolest! So this will be a fun surprise. :goodvibes

[HerbieCart]

We will be joining you also. 7 of us, me, DH, sons 9 & 6, Mom, Dad and Brother.

Hoping for warm weather this coming Feb. Last year wasn't so hot.

[DMMarla07860]

We will be joining you also. 7 of us, me, DH, sons 9 & 6, Mom, Dad and Brother.

Hoping for warm weather this coming Feb. Last year wasn't so hot.

welcome to the group:goodvibes:cool1::thumbsup2

[nettii]

We will be joining you also. 7 of us, me, DH, sons 9 & 6, Mom, Dad and Brother.

Hoping for warm weather this coming Feb. Last year wasn't so hot.

:cheer2:Welcome! we have a ds 9 too. Did you guys go at the same time last year?

[HerbieCart]

:cheer2:Welcome! we have a ds 9 too. Did you guys go at the same time last year?

No, didn't cruise this time last year, but FL had a really cold Feb and early March. The parents had ressie at WDW and cancelled them because it was too cold! We are going down a few days early for this trip so the kids can swim and stuff, just hoping for good weather. (Needless to say it will be better than Indiana!)

We cruised on the Wonder in Nov 08, and couldn't keep the boys out of the Oceaneers club. They actually ran away from us when we came to pick them up. :rotfl: We are keeping this cruise a secret from them until Christmas. Although I am not sure I can go that long without spilling the beans!

[nettii]

Our cruise was going to be a Christmas present too, but............. our 9yr old got the mail one day and saw the DCL stuff! UGG

[HerbieCart]

Ohhhh...yeah, guess we need to watch for that! ;)

[4happybogles]

Welcome, glad you are joining us!!

I have been busy this week, picked up a few items for FE since it was a great deal, booked a few nights at disney while we are there, find a great condo to stay in after the cruise and started packing away summer clothing and hold stuff out of the cruise!!

Today I got an email from our congressman that they are processing our request for the Space center, it would be really cool if we got the tickets, the boys would love it!!:worship:

We can't wait until Feb, the boys enjoy watching the movie about the Dream and can't wait to set foot on it! Thankfully we have a few other vacations between now and Feb to help the time pass!!

[DMMarla07860]

I'm getting more and more excited for this cruise as it gets closer:goodvibes:cool1::thumbsup2

[HerbieCart]

Can somebody explain the fish extender thing to me? We have only been on one other Disney cruise...knew about the door decorating, but didn't know about groups talking prior to the cruise.

[DMMarla07860]

Can somebody explain the fish extender thing to me? We have only been on one other Disney cruise...knew about the door decorating, but didn't know about groups talking prior to the cruise.

The Pink thing is this picture below is a Fish Extender
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/marla07860/Disney%20Wonder%20December%202009/PC110377.jpg

For Fish extender, people can sign up if they want and what everyone does is gives gifts to each of the cabin doing it, you don't have to get something for everyone in the cabin for example on December cruise someone made all the cabins a christmas wreath, or some people give everyone gifts in the cabin for example on the cruise someone gave each person in the cabin a box on baked bean candies.

[DMMarla07860]

Hope everyone is doing well. So anyone else read about the show and dining times? Gets me more excited about the Dream

[NTOFD]

Only 20 more weeks to go.

[DMMarla07860]

hope everyone is doing well:thumbsup2

[DMMarla07860]

Hope everyone is doing well, can't wait for the cruise:cool1::thumbsup2:goodvibes

[DMMarla07860]

is everyone on this thread still going on the cruise? Not a talkative bunch you all are:lmao:

[NTOFD]

I'm still going.

Countdown is at 125 days!

[disneypoor]

We're still going!:cool1: We just finished up booking our airfare and finalizing some pre-trip plans. Now, if only Disney would offer a room only rate at Disney World! We are going to WDW after the cruise, but the price of the rooms are ridiculous. There are too many of us going to try to use a DVC rental, so we're just trying to wait it out and see if they end up offering something. They offer a discounted rate right now through Feb. 16, but we want to stay after the cruise, and the rate I'm getting for a moderate is around $250!:eek: Magic Kingdom has extended hours during our stay, so we definitely want to stay on site. Just hoping for some pixie dust!

[DMMarla07860]

Hope everyone is doing well:cool1:

[DMMarla07860]

So, I'm off to Disney World till monday, hope everyone has a great weekend:cool1::cool1::cool1::thumbsup2:goodvibes:g oodvibes

[nettii]

We are still going too. Just been very busy at work and havnt been on the boards that much latly.
Hope you have a great trip to Disney Marla I sure wish I was going too Im in need of a little Disney.

[disneypoor]

Did anyone else give in to temptation and book the Fantasy? I just couldn't resist! I'm hoping to transfer my ressie once we're onboard in February to get the gold perks. We'll see how the prices are at that time though. Hope all is well. Sure can't wait for this cruise to hurry up and get here!

[NTOFD]

We booked the Fantasy for the first eastern. I booked a dummy date on our cruise in March in anticipation of the Fantasy, the discount and $350 OBC are nice.

[nettii]

WOW 350 obc thats incredible! I was thinking we may book while on our cruise. We dont have to book for the exact date we want?

[NTOFD]

WOW 350 obc thats incredible! I was thinking we may book while on our cruise. We dont have to book for the exact date we want?


You want book a date far in the future to give you the most flexibility. You can change/cancel it at any time until final pay date. You go to the booking desk and tell them you want to book a dummy date, they will pick a cruise for you. There are also cards you can fill out leave, the booking desk can sometimes be very busy, I'd recommend going early in the cruise if you want to speak with them.

The amount of the OBC depends on length of cruise and Castaway Club level, when I booked we were gold, on our 10th cruise, and got a $275 OBC, when we rebooked the cruise we were platinum and got the $350. You also get a 10% discount on the cost of the cruise(no discount on taxes, transfers or insurance).

[nettii]

We were going to try to figure out our best date ahead of time. I thought Id have to stick with the date we choose. We are hoping to do a EC.:goodvibes

[NTOFD]

We were going to try to figure out our best date ahead of time. I thought Id have to stick with the date we choose. We are hoping to do a EC.:goodvibes



If you know the date it is best because you lock it in at the lowest price when you book, if the price goes down you can get it adjusted, if you need to change you can.

I like the EC for the extra sea day, that was what we booked on the Fantasy. Disney took away Key West and added Costa Maya on the Fantasy WC, which significantly lowered the appeal for me.

[nettii]

Disney took away Key West and added Costa Maya on the Fantasy WC, which significantly lowered the appeal for me.

That would lower the appeal for me as well. We are hoping to head to Key West one day! Would have been great to do on a Disney Cruise!:goodvibes

[disneypoor]

We are gold also, so I know that if we are able to rebook our Eastern on the Fantasy while we are on the Dream, we should get that. I can't remember, though, if I use my Disney Visa, I'll still get the $50 as well, right? I really love the OBC! We get $150 for our upcoming Dream cruise!:thumbsup2

[nettii]

If we book our second cruise while on our first, what catagory will we be in the Castaway club? and what type of obc will we get?
thnks:goodvibes

[disneypoor]

If we book our second cruise while on our first, what catagory will we be in the Castaway club? and what type of obc will we get?
thnks:goodvibes

You would be considered a Silver Castaway Club Member until you've completed your fifth cruise. With that, you'd get a $100 OBC for a 3-6 night cruise and a $200 OBC for a 7 night or longer cruise. You'd also get the 10% discount if you rebooked onboard. Hope this helps.:)

[nettii]

Looks like I need to book a few more cruises so I can save some money!

[disneypoor]

Looks like I need to book a few more cruises so I can save some money!

I like your way of thinking!:thumbsup2

[nettii]

I like your way of thinking!:thumbsup2I just wish DH did too!LOL:lmao:

Marla how was Disney? Did you go to MNSSHP? I think hollow wishes is my favorite! I was just listing to the CD today!:goodvibes

[DMMarla07860]

I just wish DH did too!LOL:lmao:

Marla how was Disney? Did you go to MNSSHP? I think hollow wishes is my favorite! I was just listing to the CD today!:goodvibes


Disney was great, not as great as a cruise, but still awesome. I went to MNSSHP and agree hollow wishes is good

[nettii]

Glad to hear you like the cruise better than Disney. Im having a hard time getting supper excited about the cruise. I almost wish we were going to Disney instead. But Im sure it will be fun!

[DMMarla07860]

Glad to hear you like the cruise better than Disney. Im having a hard time getting supper excited about the cruise. I almost wish we were going to Disney instead. But Im sure it will be fun!

haha, totally different for me. I don't get as excited going to Disney World like I do going on DCL. I get excited maybe a day or two before Disney World as when I go on a Cruise I'm excited like 5 months out:lmao::lmao:

[HerbieCart]

We are still going too. Not sure if we will fly or drive. DH is in the NG...and they keep changing drill schedules. The only airline I would consider is SW, and haven't seen any good deals yet. I have slipped a few times and said something about the cruise (since it is supposed to be a Christmas present) but have been able to make a good recovery. I don't think the boys know we are going. They keep talking about wanting to stay at Bay Lake Tower too, little do they know...that is where we are staying ahead of time! :goodvibes

Hoping we will be able to book an EC on the Fantasy as well...for 2013, hard to imagine that far out, but I need that much advance to be able to pay for it!

[DMMarla07860]

hope everyone is doing well, saw pictures of Dream and I am getting excited:goodvibes:goodvibes:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:co ol1:

[nettii]

I cant beleive how big it is! Im very excited too!

[NTOFD]

15 weeks to go!

[nettii]

Holly cow 15 weeks! Its getting so close! I dont even know what to expect!

We will fly in the morning before the cruise. we are staying at Ron Jons Resort will we have time to go to the surf shop and spend some time on the beach and the resort pool?
Thnks nettii

[NTOFD]

Holly cow 15 weeks! Its getting so close! I dont even know what to expect!

We will fly in the morning before the cruise. we are staying at Ron Jons Resort will we have time to go to the surf shop and spend some time on the beach and the resort pool?
Thnks nettii

You can expect to have fun.

I've never been to Ron Jons but Cocoa Beach is not that big, it is only 30 -40 minutes from MCO so if you get in early enough you should have time. You don't have to be on the ship until mid afternoon so you have the morning before the cruise if you want, but I'd go to the port early, it's a big ship with much to explore and three days go by quickly.

[disneypoor]

15 weeks sounds so much better to me than 3 months!:worship: We are getting pretty excited about this trip! We are flying in the night before the cruise also and staying at Ron Jon's Resort. Can't wait to check out the resort and are hoping the kids can enjoy the pools if the weather permits. We have always gone to their surf shop before every cruise, so we're pretty pumped about actually staying at the resort this time around.

[DMMarla07860]

hope everyone is doing well

[nettii]

We are excited to stay at Ron Jons too. It looks like a cool resort with the lazy river and the ocean! I hope the weather is warm enough to enjoy the pool too.

[disneypoor]

We are excited to stay at Ron Jons too. It looks like a cool resort with the lazy river and the ocean! I hope the weather is warm enough to enjoy the pool too.

I see that you have stayed at All Star Sports. We just booked rooms there for my entire family for after the cruise so we can go to Magic Kingdom. How was the resort? We've stayed at several of the other resorts onsite but have never been to All Star Sports. We finally got a "code" that enabled us to get a discount, so we decided to give it a try. Let me know your thoughts.:)

[DMMarla07860]

I see that you have stayed at All Star Sports. We just booked rooms there for my entire family for after the cruise so we can go to Magic Kingdom. How was the resort? We've stayed at several of the other resorts onsite but have never been to All Star Sports. We finally got a "code" that enabled us to get a discount, so we decided to give it a try. Let me know your thoughts.:)

I have also stayed on All Star Sports, I stayed there before I went on the Disney Wonder 3 night cruise in August 2009. I know I enjoyed it. Wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I don't know that I would stay there for more then 3 or 4 nights, but other then that I know I'd stay there again. I like food courts much better at Sports and Pop Century where I stayed in october 2010

[disneypoor]

I have also stayed on All Star Sports, I stayed there before I went on the Disney Wonder 3 night cruise in August 2009. I know I enjoyed it. Wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I don't know that I would stay there for more then 3 or 4 nights, but other then that I know I'd stay there again. I like food courts much better at Sports and Pop Century where I stayed in october 2010

Thanks for your reply. I've stayed at All Star Movies before, and we thought it was just fine. Last year, we stayed at Wilderness Lodge, and it was all decorated for Christmas and was beautiful! We didn't really want to splurge on an expensive resort this time around since we'll only be there for one night. We knew we had to stay onsite though, cause if I remember correctly, Magic Kingdom is open until about 2:00 a.m. the night we'll be there. Not that we'll make it that long, but I'm sure we'll give it a try!:goodvibes

[HerbieCart]

I haven't stayed there in a few years, but we liked All Star Sports. Your kids will probably think it is cool with the larger than life sports theme. The baseball pool is kinda neat.

[nettii]

My kids loved it but they are big sports fans. I do not like the bussing though. But its not bad at all, the pools are themed so cute!

[NTOFD]

99 days to go!

[DMMarla07860]

Hope everyone is doing well, cruise is getting closer and I can't wait:cool1:

[nettii]

3mo and 2 days!:dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3:

[nettii]

3 Mo every one!:banana: Now the reality of this cruise is starting to set in! Im getting very excited!:thumbsup2 I just looked at inside pics and it looks amazing!

Have a great day!
Nettii

[tarah0694]

Just found this board and I love it! We will be joining everyone for our first Disney Cruise. It will be my DH and our two boys 5, and almost 3. We are getting excited! I believe someone is making a list but we would love to be a part of the FE.

[nettii]

:welcome: glad you are joing us! This will b our first cruise too!

[DMMarla07860]

Just found this board and I love it! We will be joining everyone for our first Disney Cruise. It will be my DH and our two boys 5, and almost 3. We are getting excited! I believe someone is making a list but we would love to be a part of the FE.


welcome to the group:goodvibes

[DMMarla07860]

cruise is getting closer day by day. I'm already having dreams with people I know who will be on the Dream in them, so I know I'm more excited:lmao:

[disneypoor]

I was able to book my youngest sister and her son on our cruise this weekend with the rest of us.:thumbsup2 Now, my entire family will be sailing on this cruise. It will be my mother as well as my three sisters and their children. We can't wait!!!!!!:cool1:

[nettii]

That is great! Id love it if my whole family could all go on vacation togther! Will you all be staying at Ron Jons?

[DMMarla07860]

I was able to book my youngest sister and her son on our cruise this weekend with the rest of us.:thumbsup2 Now, my entire family will be sailing on this cruise. It will be my mother as well as my three sisters and their children. We can't wait!!!!!!:cool1:

great to hear you could book your youngest sister and her son.

[disneypoor]

That is great! Id love it if my whole family could all go on vacation togther! Will you all be staying at Ron Jons?

Yes, we will be at Ron Jon's.:goodvibes My youngest sister has to fly in on the day of the cruise though because her boss wouldn't let her off.:mad: I'm so nervous she will miss the boat, but we're taking our chances. We'll just pray the weather across the U.S. is good on February 17th!:worship:

[DMMarla07860]

Hope everyone has a great thanksgiving:goodvibes

[DMMarla07860]

Hope everyone is doing well, cruise is getting closer and can't wait:cool1::thumbsup2:goodvibes

[disneypoor]

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! We were just thinking about how at this time last year, we were just getting home from a Thanksgiving Disney cruise. Glad we didn't do that this year cause it would already be over! Looking SO forward to February!:cool1:

I should also add that we changed my youngest sister's flight time. She is now flying out the day before the cruise like the rest of us. Her boss finally caved and let her take half a day off on the Wednesday before. She won't be on the same flight as us, but at least she'll arrive the night before we all head to the ship!:goodvibes

[DMMarla07860]

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! We were just thinking about how at this time last year, we were just getting home from a Thanksgiving Disney cruise. Glad we didn't do that this year cause it would already be over! Looking SO forward to February!:cool1:

I should also add that we changed my youngest sister's flight time. She is now flying out the day before the cruise like the rest of us. Her boss finally caved and let her take half a day off on the Wednesday before. She won't be on the same flight as us, but at least she'll arrive the night before we all head to the ship!:goodvibes

glad your sisters boss caved and let her take half a day off

[DMMarla07860]

Hey, hope everyone is great.

So for everyone here who has cruise DCL, do any of you have any favorite cruise staff or crew that you know or hope will be on the Dream?

I know that my favorites David, Ponz, DJ Dan,and Melanie from cruise staff will be on and also that my friend Nyoman who is a food and beverage type manager will be on can't wait I'm excited:goodvibes

[disneypoor]

We have had Rambo (Evan) twice on the Magic. He is GREAT! He is very ornery and gets my son wound up, but we love him! One of the ladies from the Magic actually came and stayed with some friends that we cruise with. She is often their concierge person when they cruise, and they stay very close--close enough that she has come and stayed a couple of times.:goodvibes

[HerbieCart]

Well....I guess my Disney Dream is going to just stay a dream. Husband got orders today to deploy to Iraq in Feb.

I wish you all a wonderful trip. She looks like a beautiful vessel.

[nettii]

Im so sorry you will not be joining us on the Dream. You and your family are sacrificing your vacation so we all can go on the dream and live in peace every day. There are no words that can convey the graditude of your sacrafices! God bless you and your family.:hug:

[disneypoor]

Well....I guess my Disney Dream is going to just stay a dream. Husband got orders today to deploy to Iraq in Feb.

I wish you all a wonderful trip. She looks like a beautiful vessel.

I'm so sorry to hear that you won't be joining us on the cruise, but I do want to take a moment to tell you how thankful I am for what your husband does for us and our country.:goodvibes Additionally, the sacrifices you and your family have to make are greatly appreciated. Hopefully you'll be able to book the Dream for a future date.

[DMMarla07860]

Well....I guess my Disney Dream is going to just stay a dream. Husband got orders today to deploy to Iraq in Feb.

I wish you all a wonderful trip. She looks like a beautiful vessel.

so sorry you won't be joining us all.

[DMMarla07860]

So with the cruise coming up and me being all excited I decided to make this video of past cruises, check it out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDOrgoi0nw4

[NTOFD]

10 weeks to go!

[DMMarla07860]

hope everyone here is doing well, cruise is getting closer and I'm getting more and more excited. Can't wait to see the new ship and some old friends:cool1::goodvibes

[disneypoor]

So with the cruise coming up and me being all excited I decided to make this video of past cruises, check it out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDOrgoi0nw4

Thanks for sharing your video! Here is one that my kids helped me do last year. I've made a couple, but this is the "short version" cause I get a little too detailed and windy.:rotfl2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwuOPOflLBM

Susan

[DMMarla07860]

Thanks for sharing your video! Here is one that my kids helped me do last year. I've made a couple, but this is the "short version" cause I get a little too detailed and windy.:rotfl2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwuOPOflLBM

Susan

nice, thanks for sharing yours as well, I enjoyed it

[nettii]

Thanks for the videos guys!

[DMMarla07860]

hope everyone is doing well and is ready for the holidays:goodvibes

[nettii]

Almost ready stockings will be stuffed with sun screen, googles, spf chap stick, sun glasses! I know after the holidays Ill b sooooo excited.

[disneypoor]

Almost ready stockings will be stuffed with sun screen, googles, spf chap stick, sun glasses! I know after the holidays Ill b sooooo excited.

Sounds like great stocking stuffers to me!:thumbsup2 I keep telling my kids that I'm excited for Christmas break to get over with. They look at me like I'm crazy, but then I tell them that we'll only have a little over six weeks til our cruise!:cool1: CANNOT WAIT!!!!! Merry Christmas to everyone!

[DMMarla07860]

I can't wait till it's January:goodvibes, At the end of January my dad and I go to Orlando for a work convention, but we are also going to disney, universal, and to see the dream sail out of port, then 14 days after that we leave again and go on this cruise and the 4 night after:cool1:

[CaptainScott]

Hello, Had to rebook an cruise we had booked in May to this cruise. Looking forward to the Dream. Suprising the kids on Christmas Day with this cruise. Will there be a FE exchange going. If so we would like to be added to the list

Captain Scott and Lynn, Trevor- 10 Dylan- 5 Stateroom# 10516

Thanks and Merry Christmas pirate:

[DMMarla07860]

Hello, Had to rebook an cruise we had booked in May to this cruise. Looking forward to the Dream. Suprising the kids on Christmas Day with this cruise. Will there be a FE exchange going. If so we would like to be added to the list

Captain Scott and Lynn, Trevor- 10 Dylan- 5 Stateroom# 10516

Thanks and Merry Christmas pirate:

welcome the the group:goodvibes

[disneypoor]

Hello, Had to rebook an cruise we had booked in May to this cruise. Looking forward to the Dream. Suprising the kids on Christmas Day with this cruise. Will there be a FE exchange going. If so we would like to be added to the list

Captain Scott and Lynn, Trevor- 10 Dylan- 5 Stateroom# 10516

Thanks and Merry Christmas pirate:

Welcome! This cruise was supposed to be a surprise Christmas gift for my kids this year, but I was so excited that I couldn't keep the secret!:rotfl2: Looking forward to sailing on the Dream! Glad you were able to rebook for this one! Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[DMMarla07860]

Hope everyone had a great christmas and is doing well, can't wait cruise is getting closer:cool1:

[NTOFD]

Only 50 more days to go!

[nettii]

:banana:WAHOO 50 more days!:banana:

[NTOFD]

Only 7 weeks to go!

[eventfarm]

I'm on this cruise too!

My husband and I are joining my whole extended family (brother +5, other brother +3, mom and dad) for our semi-annual famiily vacation, courtesy of dad.

My husband and I are in 6674 and would love to be part of the FE gang. :thumbsup2

We're at WDW from the 13th until the cruise, so this will be the tail end of our vacation.

What is everyone looking forward to the most?

for me, I think it's the new technology. Some of the experiences on this cruise are very high-tech.
(of course, bubbles looks pretty darn good too. :) )

Jennifer

[DMMarla07860]

I'm on this cruise too!

My husband and I are joining my whole extended family (brother +5, other brother +3, mom and dad) for our semi-annual famiily vacation, courtesy of dad.

My husband and I are in 6674 and would love to be part of the FE gang. :thumbsup2

We're at WDW from the 13th until the cruise, so this will be the tail end of our vacation.

What is everyone looking forward to the most?

for me, I think it's the new technology. Some of the experiences on this cruise are very high-tech.
(of course, bubbles looks pretty darn good too. :) )

Jennifer

welcome to the group:goodvibes:cool1:

[disneypoor]

I'm on this cruise too!

My husband and I are joining my whole extended family (brother +5, other brother +3, mom and dad) for our semi-annual famiily vacation, courtesy of dad.

My husband and I are in 6674 and would love to be part of the FE gang. :thumbsup2

We're at WDW from the 13th until the cruise, so this will be the tail end of our vacation.

What is everyone looking forward to the most?

for me, I think it's the new technology. Some of the experiences on this cruise are very high-tech.
(of course, bubbles looks pretty darn good too. :) )

Jennifer

Welcome, Jennifer! We are also traveling with extended family and cannot wait!:cool1: We are all looking forward to just being on the new ship! In fact, for the the first time ever, I don't think we're scheduling any excursions at Nassau. We just want to wait until we get onboard to decide if we just want to spend time enjoying the ship or if we actually want to try to venture out in Nassau. We have a cat. 9, but my mother has a virtual porthole, and to be honest, I'm kind of excited to see that.:)

We are just ready to get this vacation started! We are going to WDW after the cruise and plan to hit Magic Kingdom before coming back to reality. We just can't bare going all that way and not hitting at least one of the parks.

Hope you and your family had a great Christmas! Now, bring on February!

Susan

[eventfarm]

@DisneyPoor - I'm the same way - I figure that there will be so much to do on the ship that excursions may just take away from the fun.:banana:

[DMMarla07860]

my dad and I might get off the ship in Nassau just to take a picture of the ship from land, but other then that I won't be doing anything else off the ship and I'm doing a back to back, but I need all those days in Nassau to learn the ship. This cruise is for the ship and not ports, unlike when I go on the Disney Wonder in April 2011 when it is for the ship and a port:goodvibes

[DMMarla07860]

Hey, hope everyone is doing great. Cruise is getting so much closer:goodvibes:cool1::thumbsup2

[eventfarm]

She arrives tonight!

I'm working out of town - in Florida! I'm too far away to drive up and take pics... :headache:

[DMMarla07860]

She arrives tonight!

I'm working out of town - in Florida! I'm too far away to drive up and take pics... :headache:

actually, I'd say she arrives more in the morning hours, but still awesome:goodvibes

[buckeyejennifer]

Hi Everybody! 44 days until we set sail! :cool1:

I had originally offered to coordinate the FE exchange. I'm happy to do that, unless there is someone else who really wants the task? If not, I guess we should get that rolling to start with totals! :banana:

What are everyone's plans? We are traveling with my parents and my brother and sister-in-law. We are all meeting at WDW on the 16th and will be staying at Bay Lake Towers for the night (it's my first stay at BLT, so I'm excited to check it out!)


Did you all see this link? It has photos of the Dream arriving in Port Canaveral today! :dance3:

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/01/welcome-home-disney-dream/

[DMMarla07860]

Hi Everybody! 44 days until we set sail! :cool1:

I had originally offered to coordinate the FE exchange. I'm happy to do that, unless there is someone else who really wants the task? If not, I guess we should get that rolling to start with totals! :banana:

What are everyone's plans? We are traveling with my parents and my brother and sister-in-law. We are all meeting at WDW on the 16th and will be staying at Bay Lake Towers for the night (it's my first stay at BLT, so I'm excited to check it out!)


Did you all see this link? It has photos of the Dream arriving in Port Canaveral today! :dance3:

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/01/welcome-home-disney-dream/

We are flying in on 16th and staying near the port the doing this and the 4 night after since 3 nights is just to short.

[DMMarla07860]

Hey, hope everyone is doing well, can't wait the cruise keeps getting closer and closer, hope we all get to meet:cool1:

[nettii]

40 More days!:banana:

[DMMarla07860]

hope everyone here is doing well, I can't wait for the cruise it's gonna be great. I can't wait to see my friends that are working on the ship, been talking with them and hear really great things about it:goodvibes:cool1:

[nettii]

Hi Everybody! 44 days until we set sail! :cool1:

I had originally offered to coordinate the FE exchange. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/01/welcome-home-disney-dream/

Hi Jen, we are going to opt out of the FE. Because this is our first cruise and its so short I dont want to have to do any thing! LOL I hope your stay at BLT is incredible! Id LOVE to stay their some day! or better yet own! See you on the DREAM!
nettii:goodvibes

[DMMarla07860]

so, who wants to have a Dismeet on the Dream?

[DMMarla07860]

36 more days till the cruise starts:cool1::cool1:

[eventfarm]

It's getting close!!!

I'm up for a dismeet... anyone got a suggestion for a place?

also, who's coordinating the FE? I need to know how much shopping I have to do...

:ccat:

[DMMarla07860]

It's getting close!!!

I'm up for a dismeet... anyone got a suggestion for a place?

also, who's coordinating the FE? I need to know how much shopping I have to do...

:ccat:


don't have a suggestion for a place, but once people start coming back from cruises and can give us more info, so sometime right after the January 26th cruise I should have a suggestion for a place to meet:goodvibes

[DMMarla07860]

hope everyone is doing well, only 33 more days till we cruise:goodvibes

[DMMarla07860]

So 32 more days till the cruise, I'm so excited:cool1::cool1::thumbsup2:thumbsup2:goodvibe s:goodvibes

although I heard the cruise staff on the Dream doesn't run adult activities as much as on the Wonder/Magic, but heard this from someone on a preview cruise, so I'm sure things will change some when regular cruises start, I'm thinking they aren't doing everything on the preview cruises:goodvibes

[nettii]

Marla I too would love to do a DIS meet. when do you usualy do them?

[DMMarla07860]

Marla I too would love to do a DIS meet. when do you usualy do them?

usually the Dis meets I've been to are at 3:00pm the day we board, before the lifeboat drill once the first cruisers get back I will ask some people I know where they think the best place to have one would be

[DMMarla07860]

11 days till I go to Orlando area for a work vacation weekend and 31 days till we cruise, can't wait:cool1::cool1:

[NTOFD]

30 days until this cruise sets sail!

Snow, sleet and freezing rain in the forecast today....30 days can't come soon enough.

[disneypoor]

30 days until this cruise sets sail!

Snow, sleet and freezing rain in the forecast today....30 days can't come soon enough.

We have more snow, sleet, and freezing rain in our forecast for the next couple of days as well. I can't wait to step foot on that airplane headed for Orlando!:worship:

[NTOFD]

We have more snow, sleet, and freezing rain in our forecast for the next couple of days as well. I can't wait to step foot on that airplane headed for Orlando!:worship:

For me it's when I step off the plane in Orlando that I feel that my vacation has finally started.

[DMMarla07860]

29 days till we sail, I can't wait:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1::thumbsup2:goodvib es

I'll be watching the Disney Dream Christening today, anyone else

[MLP71]

I watched the Christening too! This will be our first cruse, I am so excited. Is there still time to get on the FE list?

[DMMarla07860]

I got choked up watching the christening lol

[NTOFD]

4 weeks from today we'll be boarding the Dream!!:cool2:

[DMMarla07860]

4 weeks from today we'll be boarding the Dream!!:cool2:

yeah, excited:cool1::cool1:

and even more excited after I talked to Ponz and David:thumbsup2:goodvibes

[DMMarla07860]

hope everyone is doing well, cruise is getting closer and closer:cool1::cool1:

[DMMarla07860]

Only 25 more days till the cruise, can't wait.

[orangemom]

Just found this thread! First time cruis'n Feb 17 - Feb 20 with extended family - might only be three days on the Dream but it will be a trip of a life time!

I am very excited and do have some questions - perhaps someone here can help --
Need info on aquaduck the youngest child in our group is 7, 47" can she go on aquaduck with an adult?!!

We are staying at County Inn & Suites - if so many of others from this board are staying there how does the shuttle to the port work - do i have to request a pick up time? What is there to do at the port with 4 kids ages 7-11?

and for transportation from the port to disney resort what is best to use? This is a huge cost so we are looking at the cheapest way, i know disney transport is $35 per person.

and what do people do to somehow get kids to sleep while on the cruise so they can get up in the morning to enjoy things to do?!

orangemom

First time cruis'n!!!!!

[DMMarla07860]

Just found this thread! First time cruis'n Feb 17 - Feb 20 with extended family - might only be three days on the Dream but it will be a trip of a life time!

I am very excited and do have some questions - perhaps someone here can help --
Need info on aquaduck the youngest child in our group is 7, 47" can she go on aquaduck with an adult?!!

We are staying at County Inn & Suites - if so many of others from this board are staying there how does the shuttle to the port work - do i have to request a pick up time? What is there to do at the port with 4 kids ages 7-11?

and for transportation from the port to disney resort what is best to use? This is a huge cost so we are looking at the cheapest way, i know disney transport is $35 per person.

and what do people do to somehow get kids to sleep while on the cruise so they can get up in the morning to enjoy things to do?!

orangemom

First time cruis'n!!!!!

Welcome to the group.

[disneypoor]

Just found this thread! First time cruis'n Feb 17 - Feb 20 with extended family - might only be three days on the Dream but it will be a trip of a life time!

I am very excited and do have some questions - perhaps someone here can help --
Need info on aquaduck the youngest child in our group is 7, 47" can she go on aquaduck with an adult?!!

We are staying at County Inn & Suites - if so many of others from this board are staying there how does the shuttle to the port work - do i have to request a pick up time? What is there to do at the port with 4 kids ages 7-11?

and for transportation from the port to disney resort what is best to use? This is a huge cost so we are looking at the cheapest way, i know disney transport is $35 per person.

and what do people do to somehow get kids to sleep while on the cruise so they can get up in the morning to enjoy things to do?!

orangemom

First time cruis'n!!!!!

Welcome! We are also traveling with extended family, and we're so excited!:banana: There are 18 of us! In answering a couple of your questions--I don't think your youngest will be able to do the AquaDuck. I believe the height limit is 48 inches. We are in the same situation. We have several young ones that are so disappointed! As for the transportation, we always rent a car from Budget and then return it at the airport. VERY easy to do and much more cost effective! Let me know if you need any other info on renting from Budget. See you soon!

Susan

[orangemom]

Still figuring out the boards and how to read threads.

- Some first timer questions -- and these answers may be elsewhere but her they are:
when we arrive at the terminal is there a place to get food in case kids get hungry?
end of cruise - what do you do for breakfast on the last day? how late can we sleep in? can we carry off all our luggage or do we have to check luggage?
is the pool open on Sunday morning we disembark?

and - what is the safety drill exactly?

thank you! off to read more! too cold for kids to go to school today -- looking forward to going to FL!

[NTOFD]

Still figuring out the boards and how to read threads.

- Some first timer questions -- and these answers may be elsewhere but her they are:
when we arrive at the terminal is there a place to get food in case kids get hungry?There was a place where you could get food before the terminal renovation, I have not heard it was closed
end of cruise - what do you do for breakfast on the last day?You eat at the restaurant you ate at the last night-early dining at 6:30 late dining at 7:30-8.I think you can also choose to eat at Cabanas. how late can we sleep in? Everyone has to be off the ship by 9:00. can we carry off all our luggage or do we have to check luggage? You can do either.
is the pool open on Sunday morning we disembark?No.

and - what is the safety drill exactly? When you go to your lifeboat stations to learn what to do in case of an emergency.

thank you! off to read more! too cold for kids to go to school today -- looking forward to going to FL!

Only 23 more days to go! Snow again here today. This cruise can't get here soon enough.

[buckeyejennifer]

Hi Everybody! I thought I'd check in one last time about Fish Extenders. It seems like there are only a few people interested in participating, so I'm not sure if it's worth doing?

Let me know ASAP if you want to do the FE exchange and if there are enough people, we can get it going! Let me know! 3 weeks to go!! :cool1:

[DMMarla07860]

21 days, can't wait and I'm off to Orlando, Disney World, and Universal from tomorrow till February second so hopefully that helps time go faster:cool1:

[disneypoor]

Enjoy your trip to Florida! Can't wait until the 16th so I can be there too!:cool1:

[DMMarla07860]

Enjoy your trip to Florida! Can't wait until the 16th so I can be there too!:cool1:

thanks I will enjoy it

[burma]

just found this thread forgot to check it months back ... We are on deck 6 and have 2 girls who are looking forward to the Kids Clubs ... should be fun hope the weather is good Im sick of all this snow!:hippie:

[orangemom]

wow the countdown is really here for us!

NTOFD - thanks for the answers to my questions.

This is our first cruise so i will pass on fish extenders but would be happy to do a meet, especially so my somewhat shy daughter can meet other 8-10 year olds.

[CaptainScott]

Hi Everybody! I thought I'd check in one last time about Fish Extenders. It seems like there are only a few people interested in participating, so I'm not sure if it's worth doing?

Let me know ASAP if you want to do the FE exchange and if there are enough people, we can get it going! Let me know! 3 weeks to go!! :cool1:

I would like to participate but no one else seems interested

[DMMarla07860]

just found this thread forgot to check it months back ... We are on deck 6 and have 2 girls who are looking forward to the Kids Clubs ... should be fun hope the weather is good Im sick of all this snow!:hippie:

welcome to the group:cool1:

[burma]

wow the countdown is really here for us!

NTOFD - thanks for the answers to my questions.

This is our first cruise so i will pass on fish extenders but would be happy to do a meet, especially so my somewhat shy daughter can meet other 8-10 year olds.

My girls are 8 and soon to be 10 they like meeting new friends

[DMMarla07860]

Hey everyone, we mad it down to Orlando for this first trip.

[DMMarla07860]

Hope everyone here is great, only 18 more days till the cruise.

[tarah]

Hi Everybody! I thought I'd check in one last time about Fish Extenders. It seems like there are only a few people interested in participating, so I'm not sure if it's worth doing?

Let me know ASAP if you want to do the FE exchange and if there are enough people, we can get it going! Let me know! 3 weeks to go!! :cool1:

I'm just finding this forum but am interested in the FE! Please message me the details and the best place to purchase one quick!

[DMMarla07860]

17 days till the cruise

[buckeyejennifer]

I'm just finding this forum but am interested in the FE! Please message me the details and the best place to purchase one quick!

I think there are only 3 of us wanting to participate, so it doesn't look promising...:sad2:

[burma]

dont know much about FE or where to get one but if it was do able we might be interested

[DMMarla07860]

so I'm stuck in Orlando a extra night, so I'll be home Thursday morning instead, hopefully when I get home I can post pictures and videos of the Dream I got while it sailed out of port

[disneypoor]

I'd rather be stuck in Orlando than here! We have almost ten inches of snow and a blizzard going on right now. Can't wait for the Dream!:thumbsup2 Hope you had a good time in Florida!

[Disney1430]

Still figuring out the boards and how to read threads.

- Some first timer questions -- and these answers may be elsewhere but her they are:
when we arrive at the terminal is there a place to get food in case kids get hungry?
end of cruise - what do you do for breakfast on the last day? how late can we sleep in? can we carry off all our luggage or do we have to check luggage?
is the pool open on Sunday morning we disembark?

and - what is the safety drill exactly?

thank you! off to read more! too cold for kids to go to school today -- looking forward to going to FL!

This is how it worked the last time and the time before that and the time before that..... Unless they made some major changes here you go:goodvibes

1. There is a snack bar at the cruise terminal
2. The Cabana and one sit down resturant should be opened. The sit down rest. will be based on your dinning the night before and your servers will be there to say goodbye. (early diners goto breakfast 1st, then 2nd seating then 3rd)
3. Luggage is picked up outside your door the last night of the cruise
4. Pool will be closed on Sunday Morning
5. Safty drill is easy - you will here the alarm sound - go back to your cabin put on your life vest and report to the outside deck for your gorup. Location of your group is on the inside of your cabin door. It takes about 10 mintutes or so

Hope this was helpful

We are doing a B2B - 2/13 and 2/17 - We also have about 18 to 20 inches of snow up here:upsidedow

[burma]

5. Safty drill is easy - you will here the alarm sound - go back to your cabin put on your life vest and report to the outside deck for your gorup. Location of your group is on the inside of your cabin door. It takes about 10 mintutes or so

We are doing a B2B - 2/13 and 2/17 - We also have about 18 to 20 inches of snow up here:upsidedow

I dont think you need to wear life jackets to the drill anymore

[Disney1430]

I dont think you need to wear life jackets to the drill anymore

Maybe not, but we did in Dec. 2009 - I thought it was a regulation.:confused3

[buckeyejennifer]

Maybe not, but we did in Dec. 2009 - I thought it was a regulation.:confused3

I read on another thread that the Dream isn't requiring life jackets anymore (due to space issues). Apparently, the Wonder and the Magic have changed the requirements as well.

[orangemom]

thanks for the info everyone - so exited to leave this SNOW and hopefully no east coast snow storms in two weeks when we fly down!

interesting on the life vest/no life vest for the safety drill -- i am sure they will tell us

we got our cruise documents today from the travel agent -- getting very excited!!!!!

signed up kids for oceaneers club, confirmed hotel stay before, confirmed car rental for trip down,

we have early show, 6 pm dinner (or is it 6:30 dinner?!)

we have snorkel trip when in nassau (the cheapest snorkel trip)

and i do have a question: what is the latest we can leave the ship? i know we have to be out of our room, pools are closed, and food court is closed...but what is the best time to get off the ship after the longer lines?

AND...HELP money question: other than excursion, personal shopping, spa and alcohol, and prepaid gratutity...are there expenses i should be prepared for on or during the cruise??

[buckeyejennifer]

and i do have a question: what is the latest we can leave the ship? i know we have to be out of our room, pools are closed, and food court is closed...but what is the best time to get off the ship after the longer lines?

AND...HELP money question: other than excursion, personal shopping, spa and alcohol, and prepaid gratutity...are there expenses i should be prepared for on or during the cruise??

I believe that you have to be off the ship by 0900, but someone else can correct me if I'm wrong. They will direct you to breakfast at the same restaurant where you dined the night before. The early seating guests have the early seating at breakfast (which is EARLY). We always skip that and just go for a buffet breakfast (not sure what the name of the buffet restaurant is on the Dream). It's usually not too crowded and gives us a few extra minutes of sleep in the morning. We try to get there at around 0815 for breakfast. In the past, we have just strolled off the ship after breakfast with very little line. I realize that may be different on the Dream (I've read about long customs lines), but that is how it has been for us in the past.

As for expenses, I think you have it covered! We are going to try and prepay our gratuities this time. The gratuity bill is usally the largest part of our stateroom account at the end (we're not really big drinkers). It will be nice not having that at the end! We have a $100 stateroom credit this time, so I'm going to try and use it for fun stuff! One other thing that they always get you with is the "light-up" drink on pirate night. They have these Mickey or Tinkerbell lights that attach to smoothies. They sell them on Pirate night at dinner and it seems like most of the kids get them. I think they are $7 or $8. My husband declined the offer on our first cruise and then felt guilty for our DD because ALL of the kids around us had one. He flagged down our server to get her one, so now we always go ahead and order it. It's an extra special treat and she enjoys it.

One other thing to offer. I always bring some of the light up bracelets for my daughter for pirate night. We bring a bunch (I buy them online from Oriental Trading) and then share them with other little kids we see. It's kind of fun and our DD enjoys sharing.

Have a great time. You will LOVE your trip. This will be our 3rd cruise. It seems like not long ago I was on these boards as a newbie--gobbling up every piece of advice I could find. Now I'm the one offering advice! :wizard:

[NTOFD]

Two weeks from today we set sail!

We have been in Orlando for the last 5 days missing the weather in NJ. I get to go home and scrape ice today. I hope the weather for our cruise stays as good as it has been here, it has been warm and sunny the whole time.