February 10, 2011 Dream

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

So excited to cruise in Feb on the new Dream! :woohoo:

Anyone else on this trip?

Will you be FE'ing? If so please send me a PM with the following information:
Stateroom
Dis Name
Family Name
First Names
Sex
Age of Children
Celebrations (Who & When)
Allergies

Please make sure your name is included on the link!
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0ArisDThChlywdDZYOE0yLUxoaks3RTYwQVZWY2RYb Xc&hl=en&authkey=CPig8P8K

[IrishCowboy]

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

[candmfox]

Can't wait to explore the new ship... Going to take most of the first 12 hours on board just to figure out where all of the cool places are!

[candmfox]

So... tell me - how do you put the cruises you have taken into the signature line? I must have taken the "duh" pills lately...

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Can't wait to explore the new ship... Going to take most of the first 12 hours on board just to figure out where all of the cool places are!

:cheer2: Welcome :cheer2:

So glad another member of the Dis is on this cruise, I was beginning to Wonder!!!!

Do you have a large group coming along on this cruise?

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

So... tell me - how do you put the cruises you have taken into the signature line? I must have taken the "duh" pills lately...

When you go into your User CP on the left hand side there is a column of commands, that's where you will find Edit My Signature.

[MissyandDan916]

We will be joining all of you on 2/10/11. This will be our first cruise. We cant wait!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

We will be joining all of you on 2/10/11. This will be our first cruise. We cant wait!

:woohoo: Welcome!!!

We have cruised on the Disney Magic a few times but feel like it will be a brand new experience on the Dream!

Will you be cruising with a large group/family?

[candmfox]

:cheer2: Welcome :cheer2:

So glad another member of the Dis is on this cruise, I was beginning to Wonder!!!!

Do you have a large group coming along on this cruise?

No - we are a family of 4 and we'll be on our 9th Disney Cruise. We'll be returning from the 11 night Southern Caribbean Holiday Cruise in December. Two months may be too long to wait for another DCL event! :)

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

No - we are a family of 4 and we'll be on our 9th Disney Cruise. We'll be returning from the 11 night Southern Caribbean Holiday Cruise in December. Two months may be too long to wait for another DCL event! :)

Our immediate family of four on the trip is my husband and two daughters who will be 14 and 10. We will also be traveling with my sil, her husband and their 2 year old son, my mil and my fil and his wife (wierd huh?)!

This will be our 6th and 7th cruise, we are B2Bing with this cruise being the second part! We are sooo excited!

Is your 11 night cruise DCL? So jealous. We have never done more than 7 night and that is just not long enough!!!!:rotfl:

[candmfox]

Our immediate family of four on the trip is my husband and two daughters who will be 14 and 10. We will also be traveling with my sil, her husband and their 2 year old son, my mil and my fil and his wife (wierd huh?)!

This will be our 6th and 7th cruise, we are B2Bing with this cruise being the second part! We are sooo excited!

Is your 11 night cruise DCL? So jealous. We have never done more than 7 night and that is just not long enough!!!!:rotfl:

Yes - we are doing the 11 night Southern DCL cruise on Dec 18 - 29 ... the kids are anxious about Santa... I told them that he is very aware of the plans and will leave the majority of the presents at home! ;)

He will, however, bring at least one present on board for them to unwrap.

We live 25 minutes from the port and 45 minutes from WDW, so we are spoiled.

We usually take the week long cruise the first weekend after Thanksgiving, but thought we should mix it up a bit this year. I am looking forward to this cruise with a little more happiness than usual.

Cheers, FoxFam

[MissyandDan916]

:woohoo: Welcome!!!

We have cruised on the Disney Magic a few times but feel like it will be a brand new experience on the Dream!

Will you be cruising with a large group/family?

It will just be me and my husband. I am hoping we wont stand out as newbies too much since the ship will be new to everyone. :)

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Yes - we are doing the 11 night Southern DCL cruise on Dec 18 - 29 ... the kids are anxious about Santa... I told them that he is very aware of the plans and will leave the majority of the presents at home! ;)

He will, however, bring at least one present on board for them to unwrap.

We live 25 minutes from the port and 45 minutes from WDW, so we are spoiled.

We usually take the week long cruise the first weekend after Thanksgiving, but thought we should mix it up a bit this year. I am looking forward to this cruise with a little more happiness than usual.

Cheers, FoxFam

That Christmas Cruise sounds like so much fun! How old are your girls?

We are excited about DCL coming to the west coast but LA's not that close and I did an Alaska cruise last year and swore I would not do it again. That leaves ???? Seattle to Mexico :idea:, I'm crossing my fingers but doubtful that will happen.

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

It will just be me and my husband. I am hoping we wont stand out as newbies too much since the ship will be new to everyone. :)

I can't wait to hear the reports on the Dis as soon as the first couple cruises are completed. After cruising the Magic 5 times in the past, I still learned a lot about the ship/cruise from the boards.

[candmfox]

That Christmas Cruise sounds like so much fun! How old are your girls?

We are excited about DCL coming to the west coast but LA's not that close and I did an Alaska cruise last year and swore I would not do it again. That leaves ???? Seattle to Mexico :idea:, I'm crossing my fingers but doubtful that will happen.

We have a 7 year old boy and a 8 year old girl - who are never seen nor heard from until midnight when they emerge from the clubs. Not complaining at all. Just grab my iPad, a cold beverage and relax on deck.

[msbiscuit]

I am very much looking forward to my trip on the Disney Dream! :cool1:

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

I am very much looking forward to my trip on the Disney Dream! :cool1:

:woohoo: Welcome msbiscuit

Who's coming on board with you?

[msbiscuit]

:woohoo: Welcome msbiscuit

Who's coming on board with you?

pirate: Thank you! I'm doing my very 1st cruise as a single. That's why I chose the comfort and trust of DCL!

(Please forgive my mistakes in this reply; still trying to get the hang of the forum)

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

pirate: Thank you! I'm doing my very 1st cruise as a single. That's why I chose the comfort and trust of DCL!

(Please forgive my mistakes in this reply; still trying to get the hang of the forum)

You are going to have sooo much fun! I have only been on one other cruise line and I found myself comparing it to Disney to entire trip, Disney is amazing. When we booked our trip, our TA (travel agent) said to me, "you have only cruised Disney which is like shopping at Nordstrom, the other lines simply don't compare". We ended up on Holland America (my mom's choice), I believe the TA said we were cruising with JCPenneys!!! :rotfl:

[msbiscuit]

You are going to have sooo much fun! I have only been on one other cruise line and I found myself comparing it to Disney to entire trip, Disney is amazing. When we booked our trip, our TA (travel agent) said to me, "you have only cruised Disney which is like shopping at Nordstrom, the other lines simply don't compare". We ended up on Holland America (my mom's choice), I believe the TA said we were cruising with JCPenneys!!! :rotfl:

:lmao: I'd dithered about going on a cruise in the past (eyeing the LA to Vancouver itinerary) and asked a co-worker - a frequent cruiser - his opinion on the various cruiseline options. Long story short, he said that 'Carnival is for people who don't know any better'. lol
I've thought about going on a cruise too many times to count and finally just took the plunge! Can't wait for February!

[Victoria J]

Our first DCL cruise and on the Dream no less! Still seems so far away! Once I get over the guilt of leaving our 1st grade son at home all will be well. I just keep telling myself that it's a "test" to make sure it's something that will work for future family trips. :rotfl:

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Our first DCL cruise and on the Dream no less! Still seems so far away! Once I get over the guilt of leaving our 1st grade son at home all will be well. I just keep telling myself that it's a "test" to make sure it's something that will work for future family trips. :rotfl:

:woohoo: Welcome :woohoo:

So glad you are onboard! No kids, that will be sooo relaxing!

[madisonwi]

We'll be there! It'll be our 2nd Disney Cruise, me DH, DS 7 DS 4 and DS 1

Can't wait!

[madisonwi]

Is there a FE exchange set up yet?

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Is there a FE exchange set up yet?

:yay: Not yet, but I think we should get one going! :yay:

:woohoo: Oh, and welcome aboard! :woohoo:

[Victoria J]

Since we're new to all of this, we have no prior experience with the FE exchange. It sounds like a lot of fun though!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

I'm going to do my best to organize the FE for this cruise! I've never done this before so please bear with me!!!

Please refer to the first message on this thread! :woohoo:

[MissyandDan916]

I'm going to do my best to organize the FE for this cruise! I've never done this before so please bear with me!!!

Please refer to the first message on this thread! :woohoo:



We would love to participate but I guess I can't PM yet because I don't have enough posts. :confused3 Is there another way I can message you?

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

We would love to participate but I guess I can't PM yet because I don't have enough posts. :confused3 Is there another way I can message you?

If you are comfortable, you can post the requested information on this thread! If you don't feel comfortable posting it, I can PM you with my email address. Let me know which you want to do!!:goodvibes

[MissyandDan916]

If you are comfortable, you can post the requested information on this thread! If you don't feel comfortable posting it, I can PM you with my email address. Let me know which you want to do!!:goodvibes


Stateroom: Don't know yet, we have a GTY. I will let you know as soon as we know.
Dis Name: MissyandDan916
Family Name: Alden
First Names/sex: Melissa (F) and Dan (M)
No Allergies

Thank you for coordinating!

~Melissa Alden

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Stateroom: Don't know yet, we have a GTY. I will let you know as soon as we know.
Dis Name: MissyandDan916
Family Name: Alden
First Names/sex: Melissa (F) and Dan (M)
No Allergies

Thank you for coordinating!

~Melissa Alden

I have you on the list! :thumbsup2

What does GTY mean?

Denise

[MissyandDan916]

I have you on the list! :thumbsup2

What does GTY mean?

Denise

GTY means that we are guaranteed a room in the category we booked, but I have read that sometimes you may get lucky and get upgraded. I think they let us know 30 days before we sail.

[GRIZWALDX6]

We will also be on the new Dream. So exceited..

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

:woohoo: Welcome Aboard :woohoo:

[msbiscuit]

I'm going to do my best to organize the FE for this cruise! I've never done this before so please bear with me!!!

Please refer to the first message on this thread! :woohoo:

:confused3 Could someone please explain what an 'FE' is? Thank you!

[dunbarfamily]

Hi All! We are booked om this sailing! We are in rooms 2000 & 2002, though I am hoping we can find connecting on a higher deck.

This is our third cruise. We sailed in January of 2008 and February of this year. We are a family of six. My husband & myself, and our children ages 9, 6, 3, and 19 months at the time of sailing.

We can't wait to set sail on the DREAM!! Looking forward to meeting all of you and sharing our excitement!!

Woo hoo!!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

:confused3 Could someone please explain what an 'FE' is? Thank you!

An FE is a Fish Extender. Families hang their FE off their fish (your room number). Your FE will have pockets to collect goodies from other families who have signed up to participate. During the cruise, your family will distribute treats at least one time. The ideas are endless. The following link will probably explain it a lot better and it also has pictures of FE's as well as treats!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607&page=80&highlight=fish+extenders

Hope this helps! Let me know if you want to sign up! :yay:

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Hi All! We are booked om this sailing! We are in rooms 2000 & 2002, though I am hoping we can find connecting on a higher deck.

This is our third cruise. We sailed in January of 2008 and February of this year. We are a family of six. My husband & myself, and our children ages 9, 6, 3, and 19 months at the time of sailing.

We can't wait to set sail on the DREAM!! Looking forward to meeting all of you and sharing our excitement!!

Woo hoo!!

:woohoo: Welcome Aboard! :woohoo:

[dunbarfamily]

Anybody staying at WDW before our cruise? We're looking for another family to split transportation costs with. We always take a car service from Disney to the cruise. It gets there way faster than the Disney Cruise transfer busses, and if we split with another family (or families) it works out to be much cheaper than Disney service too. Don't get me wrong....I'm all for using Disney, but on a cruise, I want to be there early and get on the boat early....hit the pool and water slide :) And....get the customary drink of the day.... ahhhh.... can't wait!

We've used Happy Limo several times. Last cruise, we were sipping drinks around the pool at a little after noon as we made it into boarding group 3. There were still disney buses pulling up!

Here's pricing to go from Disney to the port via Happy Limo:

Club Wagon, 10 people $151.00
Mercedes Sprinter 14 people 236.00
Mini bus 28 people 306.00
Mini bus 32 people 331.00

These prices are the total for the bus. We need 6 seats for our family. We'd split the cost evenly between all families going. Tax is extra, as is tip. Once we have our group together, each family will call Happy Limo with their payment info, that way your credit/debit card info is secure.

Disney transportation costs $35/each way/per person, or $70/round trip/per person.

Let me know if you're interested!!

[dunbarfamily]

Thanks Thomsluvdisney! We'll do the FE.

In our cabins (2000 & 2002 for now, hoping to move):
Myself
My husband
DS 9
DD 6
DS 3
DD 19 months

Thank you for organizing it!

How many families will you allow? My last cruise had about 16 families, I thought it was a little much, but I'll go with the flow.

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Thanks Thomsluvdisney! We'll do the FE.

In our cabins (2000 & 2002 for now, hoping to move):
Myself
My husband
DS 9
DD 6
DS 3
DD 19 months

Thank you for organizing it!

How many families will you allow? My last cruise had about 16 families, I thought it was a little much, but I'll go with the flow.

You are in but I do need the names of your kids. You can also PM with them if that makes you more comfortable.

I haven't really thought about a specific number to cut it off. I have seen some groups will divide extra large groups into smaller groups. First time I have managed the FE, so I guess we will just keep an eye on it?!?!? :confused3

[dunbarfamily]

You are in but I do need the names of your kids. You can also PM with them if that makes you more comfortable.

I haven't really thought about a specific number to cut it off. I have seen some groups will divide extra large groups into smaller groups. First time I have managed the FE, so I guess we will just keep an eye on it?!?!? :confused3

I'll send you a PM!

I've never managed an FE either. We've only participated once and that was on our last cruise. Thanks for organizing it!! :)

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

I'll send you a PM!

I've never managed an FE either. We've only participated once and that was on our last cruise. Thanks for organizing it!! :)

Are you staying at one of the resorts prior to the cruise?

[dunbarfamily]

Are you staying at one of the resorts prior to the cruise?

Yes, we'll be at BLT. Are you?

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Yes, we'll be at BLT. Are you?

Yes, we are at the AKL! So excited, it seems we having been staying at different resorts each trip, love it!!

[dunbarfamily]

Yes, we are at the AKL! So excited, it seems we having been staying at different resorts each trip, love it!!

Let me know if you're interested in sharing transportation to the port Thursday morning.

I'd love to stay at AKL sometime, but right now, we stay as close to MK as we can, since we spend most of our time there. Plus, I get a huge kick out of hopping on a boat at the end of a long day and watching all the people standing in line for the monorail, because we did that for so long before discovering DVC. :banana:

[amysmith282]

We just booked the Dream for Feb. 10. This will be our 6th cruise but first with Disney. Will be bringing my DH-38 and DD-4. Really excited to see how different DCL is compared to other lines.
I am very interested in the FE....but VERY new to the idea.
Can't wait!!!!!

[dunbarfamily]

We just booked the Dream for Feb. 10. This will be our 6th cruise but first with Disney. Will be bringing my DH-38 and DD-4. Really excited to see how different DCL is compared to other lines.
I am very interested in the FE....but VERY new to the idea.
Can't wait!!!!!

Welcome! :banana:

There are a lot of great threads on here about the FE!

Glad to have you aboard!

[amysmith282]

[QUOTE=TheThomsLuvDisney;37614216]So excited to cruise in Feb on the new Dream! :woohoo:

Anyone else on this trip?

Will you be FE'ing? If so please send me a PM with the following information:
Stateroom
Dis Name
Family Name
First Names
Sex
Age of Children
Celebrations (Who & When)
Allergies


Stateroom: TBA 9A
Dis name: amysmith282
Family name: Smith
Scott-M
Amy-F
Carly-4 (F)

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Let me know if you're interested in sharing transportation to the port Thursday morning.

I'd love to stay at AKL sometime, but right now, we stay as close to MK as we can, since we spend most of our time there. Plus, I get a huge kick out of hopping on a boat at the end of a long day and watching all the people standing in line for the monorail, because we did that for so long before discovering DVC. :banana:

Not sure about transportation, we actually have 13 people in our party :rotfl:!

We are also DVC members, we LOVE it, best investment we ever made!! We have been trying different resorts and really have liked them all, not sure if I can say which is my favorite. Guess I need to keep experimenting!! :goodvibes

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

[QUOTE=TheThomsLuvDisney;37614216]So excited to cruise in Feb on the new Dream! :woohoo:

Anyone else on this trip?

Will you be FE'ing? If so please send me a PM with the following information:
Stateroom
Dis Name
Family Name
First Names
Sex
Age of Children
Celebrations (Who & When)
Allergies


Stateroom: TBA 9A
Dis name: amysmith282
Family name: Smith
Scott-M
Amy-F
Carly-4 (F)

:woohoo: Welcome Aboard Smith Family :woohoo:

Is this your families first cruise? I've got you on the FE list!

[dunbarfamily]

Not sure about transportation, we actually have 13 people in our party :rotfl:!

Check out my post on page three. I broke down the different options for transporation through a company we've used on three trips. Disney charges $35/pp/each way. Even if you don't want to join us, seriously check into using a service like Happy Limo for your party. It'd be a lot less expensive per person, especially for a big group. For a group of 19 (13 of you, 6 of us) it works out to be $16/pp. Plus, you'll get there earlier with less stress and would be able to get on the boat earlier. Most companies will even make a quick stop should you forget something.

Getting excited!!!! :banana:

I'm starting to figure out what we'll do for FE gifts too. Hurry up February!!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Check out my post on page three. I broke down the different options for transporation through a company we've used on three trips. Disney charges $35/pp/each way. Even if you don't want to join us, seriously check into using a service like Happy Limo for your party. It'd be a lot less expensive per person, especially for a big group. For a group of 19 (13 of you, 6 of us) it works out to be $16/pp. Plus, you'll get there earlier with less stress and would be able to get on the boat earlier. Most companies will even make a quick stop should you forget something.

Getting excited!!!! :banana:

I'm starting to figure out what we'll do for FE gifts too. Hurry up February!!

You are totally right, we have only used DCL transpo on first cruise and that was because it was part of the Land/Sea package. Our last 4 we have booked through a private company, soooo much cheaper!!! We will not be able to share transportation with your family because this cruise is actually the second half of our B2B but suggest it to others, what a great way to save money. Our first cruise date is January 6th :banana:!

Also can't wait, time can't go by fast enough. Our DCL countdown timer tells me their is still 115 days before our trip (week in WDW). I believe we get to begin making reservations for the ship on the 24th of October....19 more days!!!! I wonder if people booked on the first cruise have began making resies. If they are platinum club members wouldn't they? I haven't seen any posts from those cruisers yet, has anyone else? :confused3

[amysmith282]

This is our 6th cruise but first with DCL....really can't wait to compare the other lines. I have a feeling this will be by far the best line!
I'm gonna need to do some researching on this FE thing...sounds fun though!

[dunbarfamily]

You are totally right, we have only used DCL transpo on first cruise and that was because it was part of the Land/Sea package. Our last 4 we have booked through a private company, soooo much cheaper!!! We will not be able to share transportation with your family because this cruise is actually the second half of our B2B but suggest it to others, what a great way to save money. Our first cruise date is January 6th :banana:!

Also can't wait, time can't go by fast enough. Our DCL countdown timer tells me their is still 115 days before our trip (week in WDW). I believe we get to begin making reservations for the ship on the 24th of October....19 more days!!!! I wonder if people booked on the first cruise have began making resies. If they are platinum club members wouldn't they? I haven't seen any posts from those cruisers yet, has anyone else? :confused3

Oh my gosh, I forgot about you doing the b2b, and we even pm'd about it! Where is my brain?!?

Hmmm....I thought we couldn't make reservations until the second week of November....going to look now.....

First time sailers can book at 75 days, so November 27, 2010
Silver Castaway Club members can book 90 days, so November 12, 2010
Platinum can book at 105, so October 28, 2010

Platinum can make resies on 10-24 for your first cruise on Feb 6.

I'm so excited for you doing the b2b! You'll be about the only people on the ship for a while! Very cool!!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Oh my gosh, I forgot about you doing the b2b, and we even pm'd about it! Where is my brain?!?

Hmmm....I thought we couldn't make reservations until the second week of November....going to look now.....

First time sailers can book at 75 days, so November 27, 2010
Silver Castaway Club members can book 90 days, so November 12, 2010
Platinum can book at 105, so October 28, 2010

Platinum can make resies on 10-24 for your first cruise on Feb 6.

I'm so excited for you doing the b2b! You'll be about the only people on the ship for a while! Very cool!!

I'm sooo confused :confused3! When I pull up my reservation (1st cruise-Feb 6) it states I can start booking Oct 24th, is this not correct? We are Gold members so that would be 105 days, right??? I copied the following blurb from the DCL site/My Reservation.

With My Cruise Plans you can arrange a variety of cruise activities for everyone in your travel party and make reservations in advance. Log in and retrieve your cruise reservation to:

Book and modify port adventures
Reserve and revise spa treatments and fitness activities
Make and update dining reservations at Palo
Register children for activities*
Reserve babysitting
View and update your cruise activity reservations
View your cruise Saved Activities

Sorry, access to My Cruise Plans is not currently open for this reservation. Access is available 120 days prior to embarkation for Platinum Castaway Club members and Concierge Guests, 105 days prior for Gold Castaway Club members, 90 days prior for Silver Castaway Club members and 75 days prior for all other Guests. Also, please note that access to My Cruise Plans closes 3 days before your cruise departure date.

So confused, when can we start booking reservations? Can you tell I'm mostly interested in Palo! :laughing::laughing:

[dunbarfamily]

I'm sooo confused :confused3! When I pull up my reservation (1st cruise-Feb 6) it states I can start booking Oct 24th, is this not correct? We are Gold members so that would be 105 days, right??? I copied the following blurb from the DCL site/My Reservation.

With My Cruise Plans you can arrange a variety of cruise activities for everyone in your travel party and make reservations in advance. Log in and retrieve your cruise reservation to:

Book and modify port adventures
Reserve and revise spa treatments and fitness activities
Make and update dining reservations at Palo
Register children for activities*
Reserve babysitting
View and update your cruise activity reservations
View your cruise Saved Activities

Sorry, access to My Cruise Plans is not currently open for this reservation. Access is available 120 days prior to embarkation for Platinum Castaway Club members and Concierge Guests, 105 days prior for Gold Castaway Club members, 90 days prior for Silver Castaway Club members and 75 days prior for all other Guests. Also, please note that access to My Cruise Plans closes 3 days before your cruise departure date.

So confused, when can we start booking reservations? Can you tell I'm mostly interested in Palo! :laughing::laughing:

Yeah, you're right for the 24th for the first cruise. I guess I was looking at old info??:confused3 Who knows?!

We've never been to Palo. I'm a, ummm, un-adventurous eater. That sounds better than picky, right?!? ;) Do you think its ok for someone like me? I don't want to be wasteful, and that's whats mainly holding me back. That, and there's this tiny issue of a certain baby that probably won't last more than 10 minutes in the nursery!

Interested in your thoughts on Palo.

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Palo is a MUST! During our first cruise, when our oldest was only 2 (aahh), we were able to hire a babysitter, a cm who was off the Disney clock, but also highly recommended. Is there a time where you can try to hire a babysitter (maybe nap time) and have brunch at Palo? You should really, really, really try and go, it is THAT fabulous.

[dunbarfamily]

Palo is a MUST! During our first cruise, when our oldest was only 2 (aahh), we were able to hire a babysitter, a cm who was off the Disney clock, but also highly recommended. Is there a time where you can try to hire a babysitter (maybe nap time) and have brunch at Palo? You should really, really, really try and go, it is THAT fabulous.

AWESOME! Where/how did you get hooked up with an off-duty CM? Teach me your ways! That would totally work. I know the baby won't stay in the nursery, unless something huge changes in the next few months, but she does take naps. Oh, I'm excited now!!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

AWESOME! Where/how did you get hooked up with an off-duty CM? Teach me your ways! That would totally work. I know the baby won't stay in the nursery, unless something huge changes in the next few months, but she does take naps. Oh, I'm excited now!!

We aked at the Front Desk/Guest Services and they hooked us up! :thumbsup2

[msbiscuit]

An FE is a Fish Extender. Families hang their FE off their fish (your room number). Your FE will have pockets to collect goodies from other families who have signed up to participate. During the cruise, your family will distribute treats at least one time. The ideas are endless. The following link will probably explain it a lot better and it also has pictures of FE's as well as treats!

Hope this helps! Let me know if you want to sign up! :yay:

I get it now! Thank you! It's just me, so I think I'll pass. I am looking forward to seeing how everyone decorates, though! :)

[dunbarfamily]

We aked at the Front Desk/Guest Services and they hooked us up! :thumbsup2

Cool!:cool1: So you just told them you needed an in-room sitter and they gave you a name? Did it take a lot of explaining? DCL keeps saying everywhere that they do not offer in-room sitting, so it never even occured to me to ask. :confused3

This is great news though! I'll have to make sure that final payment gets in early so we can try for a Palo brunch!!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Cool!:cool1: So you just told them you needed an in-room sitter and they gave you a name? Did it take a lot of explaining? DCL keeps saying everywhere that they do not offer in-room sitting, so it never even occured to me to ask. :confused3

This is great news though! I'll have to make sure that final payment gets in early so we can try for a Palo brunch!!

Please remember this was back in 1999, so things could have changed, I hope not but you never know. :confused3

[dunbarfamily]

Where IS everybody? Our last cruise thread had lots of action....hoping this one will pick up! I need something to help me pass the time..... :)

Let's talk cruise!!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Where IS everybody? Our last cruise thread had lots of action....hoping this one will pick up! I need something to help me pass the time..... :)

Let's talk cruise!!

It is very quiet but hoping with reservation booking opening up soon, we will see more "action"! :rotfl:

We have only 7 more days and we will be able to start making our reservations for the first leg of our trip.

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

What is everyone looking most forward to on the cruise?

I am most excited for the AquaDuck and Palo of course!!!!

[msbiscuit]

What is everyone looking most forward to on the cruise?

I am most excited for the AquaDuck and Palo of course!!!!

It's all new to me, so I'm excited about everything! Looking forward to exploring the ship, seeing the shows, meeting new people! Can't wait to see the AquaDuck and Remy! :yay:
Is anyone planning on scoring reservations to Remy?

[dunbarfamily]

What is everyone looking most forward to on the cruise?

I am most excited for the AquaDuck and Palo of course!!!!

Everything! The AquaDuck probably tops our list. The children are really looking forward to the Oceanear's Lab and Club. One of them is totally into 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, and was really happy to see a rendition of it in one of the pictures. Our older daughter LOVES Tink and the Fairies, so the forest area is right up her alley, and the three year old is the world's biggest Toy Story fan and just can't wait to get into Andy's room. The baby, well....we're keeping our fingers crossed she'll like the nursery for an hour a day or so. :)

Getting excited! In some ways, I think the cruise is really close, but in others, I think of all the things that happen between now and the cruise....Halloween, Christmas, two birthdays in January....and it seems like its really far away. I know its going to creep up on us though, and then BAM! it will be less than two weeks away!!

I'm going to start planning and gathering stuff for the FE gifts, and probably start working on those now, otherwise, I'll be trying to finish them the night before we leave for WDW before the cruise! I'm also going to make our traditional CM Treat Bags now. Getting some of the little stuff done helps get me more excited and thinking vacation! Plus, with all the activities coming up during the holidays, I'll run out of time.

[dunbarfamily]

It's all new to me, so I'm excited about everything! Looking forward to exploring the ship, seeing the shows, meeting new people! Can't wait to see the AquaDuck and Remy! :yay:
Is anyone planning on scoring reservations to Remy?

We'll try for a Palo brunch, but will pass on Remy this time.

I'm also excited for the restaurants....especially the one that changes from day to evening during the meal. What the heck is it called?? Enchanted something?? Off to DCL to find out.

A few minutes later....Enchanted Garden! Looks really cool!

From Disneycruiseline.com:
Enchanted GardenDisney Dream, Disney FantasyMain DiningEnchanted Garden is a Main Dining restaurant located on Deck 2, Midship aboard the Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Inspired by the picturesque gardens of Versailles, Enchanted Garden magically transforms from day to night during dining.

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

It's all new to me, so I'm excited about everything! Looking forward to exploring the ship, seeing the shows, meeting new people! Can't wait to see the AquaDuck and Remy! :yay:
Is anyone planning on scoring reservations to Remy?

Not sure about Remy, I read on the boards there is $75 charge per person, can anyone verify this? We do LOVE Palo and for $10 - $20 per person, it is extremely worth it!

I also read on the boards that there will now be three show times (5, 7 or 9) and then two dinner times (Main at 5 Late at 9). It's nice that you can have two options for show times depending on which dining you have.

[dunbarfamily]

Not sure about Remy, I read on the boards there is $75 charge per person, can anyone verify this? We do LOVE Palo and for $10 - $20 per person, it is extremely worth it!

I also read on the boards that there will now be three show times (5, 7 or 9) and then two dinner times (Main at 5 Late at 9). It's nice that you can have two options for show times depending on which dining you have.

On our two previous cruises, we went with late dining by choice. This time, they defaulted us to main dining. I think we'll end up changing though once on board. We'll see.

I like that there might be three shows....if we keep early dining, I'd love to do the show at 7, keeping the nights open for adult time while the children play!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

On our two previous cruises, we went with late dining by choice. This time, they defaulted us to main dining. I think we'll end up changing though once on board. We'll see.

I like that there might be three shows....if we keep early dining, I'd love to do the show at 7, keeping the nights open for adult time while the children play!

My husband really likes the late dining, but I'm not sure, I think I would like to try the main.

[msbiscuit]

We'll try for a Palo brunch, but will pass on Remy this time.

I'm also excited for the restaurants....especially the one that changes from day to evening during the meal. What the heck is it called?? Enchanted something?? Off to DCL to find out.

A few minutes later....Enchanted Garden! Looks really cool!

From Disneycruiseline.com:
Enchanted GardenDisney Dream, Disney FantasyMain DiningEnchanted Garden is a Main Dining restaurant located on Deck 2, Midship aboard the Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Inspired by the picturesque gardens of Versailles, Enchanted Garden magically transforms from day to night during dining.

Enchanted Garden does sound like it will be fun! They had me at 'gardens of Versailles'. :cloud9:
My niece has been trying to talk me into trying Palo, but I'm just staying with the normal rotation because I want to try those 3 restaurants before I move into the 'sedate adult' realm. Won't even try for Remy for that reason, plus I know that many Castaway Club folks will probably be lining up for it.

[msbiscuit]

Not sure about Remy, I read on the boards there is $75 charge per person, can anyone verify this? We do LOVE Palo and for $10 - $20 per person, it is extremely worth it!

I also read on the boards that there will now be three show times (5, 7 or 9) and then two dinner times (Main at 5 Late at 9). It's nice that you can have two options for show times depending on which dining you have.

I also recall seeing prices for Remy that raised my eyebrows...:scared1: I wonder if I can at least take a stroll by during the day to see what the restaurant looks like? I like the Paris bistro idea.

My TA requested the main seating for me, not sure if I'll get it.

I'm sorry that I fall behind on these posts, for some reason I'm not getting notifications that there have been responses to the thread.

[mommybunnyof2]

Hi Everyone :banana:

We'll be on the 2/10 Dream Cruise -- YYEEEAAAHHHH

Our info is below and would love to join the FE group. We cruised the Magic on May of 2009. We are so looking forward to seeing the Dream. We had a great time with the FE on our cruise. This is a surprise for our kids (we're planning on telling them for Christmas) -- SSShhhh. We'll be celebrating our birthdays (mine on the 11 and my dd on the 13) during our cruise. We live close enough to Disney to go whenever our schedule allows.

Can't wait for the fun to begin. I have to start planning. Our first cruise we booked nearly a year out and planned out everything. I feel like behind the eight ball already with this one. My husband and I want to do Palo this time. We didn't have a chance last time to do this and it was already booked when we boarded.

So excited to cruise in Feb on the new Dream! :woohoo:

Anyone else on this trip?

Will you be FE'ing? If so please send me a PM with the following information:
Stateroom 6040
Dis Name Mommybunnyof2
Family Name the Graham's
First Names Brian and Sebrett
Sex -- Emily - F (turning 11 during our cruise) and Logan M (8)
Age of Children
Celebrations (Who & When) Sebrett (41 - hard to type that on 11th) and Emily (11 on 13th)
Allergies NONE

Please make sure your name is included on the link!
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0ArisDThChlywdDZYOE0yLUxoaks3RTYwQVZWY2RYb Xc&hl=en&authkey=CPig8P8K

Looking forward to some Disney cruising fun!!!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Hi Everyone :banana:

We'll be on the 2/10 Dream Cruise -- YYEEEAAAHHHH

Our info is below and would love to join the FE group. We cruised the Magic on May of 2009. We are so looking forward to seeing the Dream. We had a great time with the FE on our cruise. This is a surprise for our kids (we're planning on telling them for Christmas) -- SSShhhh. We'll be celebrating our birthdays (mine on the 11 and my dd on the 13) during our cruise. We live close enough to Disney to go whenever our schedule allows.

Can't wait for the fun to begin. I have to start planning. Our first cruise we booked nearly a year out and planned out everything. I feel like behind the eight ball already with this one. My husband and I want to do Palo this time. We didn't have a chance last time to do this and it was already booked when we boarded.



Looking forward to some Disney cruising fun!!!

:woohoo: Welcome :woohoo:

What a great surprise for the kids! And most importantly, how nice to live so close to the World!!

I have your information in the FE sheet, so glad your joining the group!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Did everyone get their dinner and show times?

We have Main Dining at 6:00 with the 5:00 show for the first leg of the cruise and are wait listed for the same on this cruise. I'm not to keen on the idea of having the show before dinner at 5:00, that seems so early, but then again, we will have the whole night open for the smaller shows etc.

We hit double digits on our trip countdown!!!! 99 days and we begin our 2 week trip....soooo excited! :banana:

[dunbarfamily]

Did everyone get their dinner and show times?

We have Main Dining at 6:00 with the 5:00 show for the first leg of the cruise and are wait listed for the same on this cruise. I'm not to keen on the idea of having the show before dinner at 5:00, that seems so early, but then again, we will have the whole night open for the smaller shows etc.

We hit double digits on our trip countdown!!!! 99 days and we begin our 2 week trip....soooo excited! :banana:

We have the same as you. We've always had late, but this time we'll try early. I'm excited to have the evenings open for us time! Before, with late dining, it just seemed like the whole evening was gone because we won't even out of dinner until 9:45ish.

Yay!! Double digits!!! :cool1:

[dunbarfamily]

Hi Everyone :banana:

We'll be on the 2/10 Dream Cruise -- YYEEEAAAHHHH

Our info is below and would love to join the FE group. We cruised the Magic on May of 2009. We are so looking forward to seeing the Dream. We had a great time with the FE on our cruise. This is a surprise for our kids (we're planning on telling them for Christmas) -- SSShhhh. We'll be celebrating our birthdays (mine on the 11 and my dd on the 13) during our cruise. We live close enough to Disney to go whenever our schedule allows.

Can't wait for the fun to begin. I have to start planning. Our first cruise we booked nearly a year out and planned out everything. I feel like behind the eight ball already with this one. My husband and I want to do Palo this time. We didn't have a chance last time to do this and it was already booked when we boarded.



Looking forward to some Disney cruising fun!!!

Welcome!!! Great to have you a part of our group!

The kids are going to be so excited! We suprised ours at Christmas 2009 too with our Feb 2010 cruise. They were so happy! A very cool lady on the cruise graphics board make up a Mickey Santa cruise graphic, and personalized it with each of the kids names. We put it in an envelope, and had them open it on Christmas afternoon. I didn't want to lose the excitement over Santa's gifts by giving it to them in the morning, so we just waited. It was very, very cool!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

We have our Palo dinner reservation made, sooooo excited! :banana: Now on the Thursday we can make our Palo reservations for our second leg of the trip.

[msbiscuit]

Did everyone get their dinner and show times?

We have Main Dining at 6:00 with the 5:00 show for the first leg of the cruise and are wait listed for the same on this cruise. I'm not to keen on the idea of having the show before dinner at 5:00, that seems so early, but then again, we will have the whole night open for the smaller shows etc.

We hit double digits on our trip countdown!!!! 99 days and we begin our 2 week trip....soooo excited! :banana:

I've found out my dining and show times are Main Dining at 6 o'clock and a 9 o'clock show. :)

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

I've found out my dining and show times are Main Dining at 6 o'clock and a 9 o'clock show. :)

Maybe we will see you at dinner!!! :goodvibes 9:00 show time, what do you think? So strange to have the big gap between. Might be nice to see the other shows etc.

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

We purchased our plane tickets today! We are flying in on Delta with the extended family. The trip is seeming more real everyday, I CAN'T WAIT!!

[msbiscuit]

Maybe we will see you at dinner!!! :goodvibes 9:00 show time, what do you think? So strange to have the big gap between. Might be nice to see the other shows etc.

That would be fun - if the Fates of Rotational Dining allow it! The big gap did seem a little odd at first, but I think I'll enjoy having a bit of time to walk off my dinner. I was worried that I'd end up with the later dinner time as I don't like to go to bed too soon after eating. Do they allow footie pajamas on adults in the theater? :rotfl:

[msbiscuit]

We purchased our plane tickets today! We are flying in on Delta with the extended family. The trip is seeming more real everyday, I CAN'T WAIT!!

I'm excited, too! Got my tickets on Southwest yesterday and am so happy that they'll be doing onboard check-in now! :yay:

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

I'm excited, too! Got my tickets on Southwest yesterday and am so happy that they'll be doing onboard check-in now! :yay:

What is onboard check in?

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

10 minutes and we can make our Palo reservations for this cruise....hoping for brunch on nassau day, wish me luck!!!!!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

10 minutes and we can make our Palo reservations for this cruise....hoping for brunch on nassau day, wish me luck!!!!!

Oops, I totally goofed, it was last night at 9:00 that I could make reservations :scared1:! There was really nothing left :sad1:. Not too upset, my DH didn't really want to do Palo on this cruise. I did make a dinner ressie at Palo on the first night (Port Canaveral), it was this or Castaway Cay night.

[msbiscuit]

What is onboard check in?

Similar to resort check-in. Your boarding passes are printed out and delivered to your stateroom and your luggage is delivered to your airline.

[msbiscuit]

Oops, I totally goofed, it was last night at 9:00 that I could make reservations :scared1:! There was really nothing left :sad1:. Not too upset, my DH didn't really want to do Palo on this cruise. I did make a dinner ressie at Palo on the first night (Port Canaveral), it was this or Castaway Cay night.

Ah, well...at least you got a dinner res! As a 'beginner', I will most likely be out of luck.

[ccsmith312]

We will be joining you all on the 2/10 cruise!:banana: It is our first Disney cruise, and the first cruise ever with one of our children. We are bringing our DS5. This is a special trip for only him. Our younger two kiddos will be staying home and enjoying time with Grandma.

So far, I've made reservations for dinner at Palo and Remy. However, I just cancelled the Remy reservation because we really don't want to pay the extra $75 right now. Maybe next cruise. I tried to book a massage but all of the convenient times have been booked up already. :( Oh well, it's going to be so much fun anyway! We can't wait!:cool1: Looking forward to planning with everyone!

[msbiscuit]

We will be joining you all on the 2/10 cruise!:banana: It is our first Disney cruise, and the first cruise ever with one of our children. We are bringing our DS5. This is a special trip for only him. Our younger two kiddos will be staying home and enjoying time with Grandma.

So far, I've made reservations for dinner at Palo and Remy. However, I just cancelled the Remy reservation because we really don't want to pay the extra $75 right now. Maybe next cruise. I tried to book a massage but all of the convenient times have been booked up already. :( Oh well, it's going to be so much fun anyway! We can't wait!:cool1: Looking forward to planning with everyone!

If this is your 1st Disney Cruise, how were you able to book Palo and Remy already? I thought you had to be a member of the Castaway Club to book early...

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Ah, well...at least you got a dinner res! As a 'beginner', I will most likely be out of luck.

Don't give up hope if the online reservations are full. Be sure to go and check as soon as you board the ship, they seem to always be able to accommodate (on the Magic it was Rockin' Bar D).

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

We will be joining you all on the 2/10 cruise!:banana: It is our first Disney cruise, and the first cruise ever with one of our children. We are bringing our DS5. This is a special trip for only him. Our younger two kiddos will be staying home and enjoying time with Grandma.

So far, I've made reservations for dinner at Palo and Remy. However, I just cancelled the Remy reservation because we really don't want to pay the extra $75 right now. Maybe next cruise. I tried to book a massage but all of the convenient times have been booked up already. :( Oh well, it's going to be so much fun anyway! We can't wait!:cool1: Looking forward to planning with everyone!

:woohoo: Welcome Aboard :woohoo:

[msbiscuit]

Don't give up hope if the online reservations are full. Be sure to go and check as soon as you board the ship, they seem to always be able to accommodate (on the Magic it was Rockin' Bar D).

I'm just going with the mindset that no matter where I dine or what activity I'm able to do - it will all be new to me and therefore exciting! :)

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

I'm just going with the mindset that no matter where I dine or what activity I'm able to do - it will all be new to me and therefore exciting! :)

True, True!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Did everyone see the pics of the Dream? Awesome!! The official float out is tomorrow, Saturday, at 8AM PST.....so exciting!

[msbiscuit]

Did everyone see the pics of the Dream? Awesome!! The official float out is tomorrow, Saturday, at 8AM PST.....so exciting!

:surfweb:The wait was excruciating, but I hung in there and watched the float out!! So cool!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

:surfweb:The wait was excruciating, but I hung in there and watched the float out!! So cool!

What did you think of the new horn? I like it!!! If anyone else has not heard it, here is a good video of the float out with the horn.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-ogWaetjCk&feature=related

[msbiscuit]

What did you think of the new horn? I like it!!! If anyone else has not heard it, here is a good video of the float out with the horn.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-ogWaetjCk&feature=related

I loved it!!! I'd been trying to avoid hearing any of the ship horns to save as a 'surprise', but now I can't stop watching these videos and enjoying! I feel like such a dope because I tear up every time!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

I loved it!!! I'd been trying to avoid hearing any of the ship horns to save as a 'surprise', but now I can't stop watching these videos and enjoying! I feel like such a dope because I tear up every time!

I'm right with you, bring on the tissue!

[dunbarfamily]

We will be joining you all on the 2/10 cruise!:banana: It is our first Disney cruise, and the first cruise ever with one of our children. We are bringing our DS5. This is a special trip for only him. Our younger two kiddos will be staying home and enjoying time with Grandma.

So far, I've made reservations for dinner at Palo and Remy. However, I just cancelled the Remy reservation because we really don't want to pay the extra $75 right now. Maybe next cruise. I tried to book a massage but all of the convenient times have been booked up already. :( Oh well, it's going to be so much fun anyway! We can't wait!:cool1: Looking forward to planning with everyone!

Welcome aboard!!!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Did everyone see the new pictures of the Dream? Sorry, I'm a bit obsessed! :goodvibes

http://travel.usatoday.com/gallery/Disney-Cruise-Line%27s-Disney-Dream/A7859

[dunbarfamily]

Did everyone see the new pictures of the Dream? Sorry, I'm a bit obsessed! :goodvibes

http://travel.usatoday.com/gallery/Disney-Cruise-Line%27s-Disney-Dream/A7859

Sweet!!:cool1:

I'm gearing up to make final payment :eek: on Wednesday, so everything will be in the system....then I'm staying up until 12:01 Friday morning to make my reservations!!

Trying for brunch at Palo!

[msbiscuit]

Sweet!!:cool1:

I'm gearing up to make final payment :eek: on Wednesday, so everything will be in the system....then I'm staying up until 12:01 Friday morning to make my reservations!!

Trying for brunch at Palo!

Wishing you the best of luck! Let us know how it works out!

[dunbarfamily]

Wishing you the best of luck! Let us know how it works out!

Thanks! We never tried to do Palo brunch for our first two cruises. In a perfect world, we can get in on the day we're in Nassau. Keeping my fingers (and toes) crossed!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Thanks! We never tried to do Palo brunch for our first two cruises. In a perfect world, we can get in on the day we're in Nassau. Keeping my fingers (and toes) crossed!

Positive vibes being sent your way!! :goodvibes

[dunbarfamily]

Hmmmm....its awfully quiet around here.....are we excited for our cruise or what?!?

Let's chat!

Tomorrow night is our late night....gotta stay up to make those reservations! Woo hoo! I can't believe how close we are! I bought a bunch of Disney Gift Cards (Thanks Sam's Club for the very awesome deal!) and used them to make the final payment on the cruise Monday.

Yippee!!

[msbiscuit]

Hmmmm....its awfully quiet around here.....are we excited for our cruise or what?!?

Let's chat!

Tomorrow night is our late night....gotta stay up to make those reservations! Woo hoo! I can't believe how close we are! I bought a bunch of Disney Gift Cards (Thanks Sam's Club for the very awesome deal!) and used them to make the final payment on the cruise Monday.

Yippee!!

I'm sure excited! Just can't get enough of the sneak peeks of the Dream and all it's wonders! Did change my stateroom to a 'single' rather than the connected room I had. Figured DCL would swap it on me anyway...
Two more weeks before I can make my reservations - sooo looking forward to it! :cool1:

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

78 days and counting!

We had a friends over last Sunday to talk about the trip. One family came with us last year for CBR and a cruise on the Magic and the other family is coming on this up and coming trip. It was exciting to talk about some of the details for this trip, I can't wait! I'm sure this is the first of many "meetings" with everyone who is coming on this trip....it's what we do!!!

[msbiscuit]

78 days and counting!

We had a friends over last Sunday to talk about the trip. One family came with us last year for CBR and a cruise on the Magic and the other family is coming on this up and coming trip. It was exciting to talk about some of the details for this trip, I can't wait! I'm sure this is the first of many "meetings" with everyone who is coming on this trip....it's what we do!!!

I think my co-workers and relatives are pretty tired of my DCL talk...:lmao:
Sad to say...
I just hope I don't start blubbering when they announce me as I board!

[dunbarfamily]

Whew...that was a close one!

I was laying in bed tonight, and all the sudden realized that it was TODAY that I could start booking! I sprang up, scared the liver out of my husband, and ran for the computer. Poor guy!

All the Palo brunches are taken. I was on at 12:01 EST! Sheesh people. Give us silver castaway club members a chance! Oh well. They had dinner available but I passed on it.

Anyone hear anymore about there being three show times? My TA and I got into it the other day. She swears there's nothing about three shows, but I keep telling her I'm sure I read it somewhere.

[msbiscuit]

Ohhhhh, sorry you didn't get the brunch!

You know, I'd swear I'd heard there would be 3 show times on the Dream, as well. I have the 9:00 show. What about everyone else?

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Whew...that was a close one!

I was laying in bed tonight, and all the sudden realized that it was TODAY that I could start booking! I sprang up, scared the liver out of my husband, and ran for the computer. Poor guy!

All the Palo brunches are taken. I was on at 12:01 EST! Sheesh people. Give us silver castaway club members a chance! Oh well. They had dinner available but I passed on it.

Anyone hear anymore about there being three show times? My TA and I got into it the other day. She swears there's nothing about three shows, but I keep telling her I'm sure I read it somewhere.

So sorry about Palo, BUT don't forget, as soon as you board, find out where the Palo people are and I bet you have a good chance of getting a reservation once on the ship.

[MissyandDan916]

Hi dunbarfamily,
Are you still looking for another family to split the transportation costs with? My husband and I are interested. :) Thanks!!

[dunbarfamily]

Hi dunbarfamily,
Are you still looking for another family to split the transportation costs with? My husband and I are interested. :) Thanks!!

Yes! I haven't had any other replies on sharing transportation, and I was just thinking the other day that I should repost my original post about this. Where are you staying the night before the cruise? We'll be at Port Orleans Riverside. First time staying there!

Right now, we'd be at 8 seats total, which would put us in the ever stylish 10 passenger Club Wagon for 151.00 one way. Round trip it would be 292.00.

I think should reserve no later than 45 days in advance. Hopefully a few more people will jump on board and save some money with us!

If anyone else is interested, please let me know soon!

Thanks!

Following is a repost of my original message for everyone's information:


Anybody staying at WDW before our cruise? We're looking for another family to split transportation costs with. We always take a car service from Disney to the cruise. It gets there way faster than the Disney Cruise transfer busses, and if we split with another family (or families) it works out to be much cheaper than Disney service too. Don't get me wrong....I'm all for using Disney, but on a cruise, I want to be there early and get on the boat early....hit the pool and water slide :) And....get the customary drink of the day.... ahhhh.... can't wait!

We've used Happy Limo several times. Last cruise, we were sipping drinks around the pool at a little after noon as we made it into boarding group 3. There were still disney buses pulling up!

Here's pricing to go from Disney to the port via Happy Limo:

Club Wagon, 10 people $151.00
Mercedes Sprinter 14 people 236.00
Mini bus 28 people 306.00
Mini bus 32 people 331.00

These prices are the total for the bus. We need 6 seats for our family. We'd split the cost evenly between all families going. Tax is extra, as is tip. Once we have our group together, each family will call Happy Limo with their payment info, that way your credit/debit card info is secure.

Disney transportation costs $35/each way/per person, or $70/round trip/per person.

Let me know if you're interested!!

[MissyandDan916]

We are staying at Port Orleans Riverside as well. After the cruise are you going back to WDW or to the airport?

[dunbarfamily]

We are staying at Port Orleans Riverside as well. After the cruise are you going back to WDW or to the airport?

Cool!! :cool1:

After the cruise we are going back to WDW for one more day. We have a 10:28 flight to DTW on Monday the 14th.

[MissyandDan916]

Cool!! :cool1:

After the cruise we are going back to WDW for one more day. We have a 10:28 flight to DTW on Monday the 14th.

We will need to be heading back to the airport after the cruise. Would it still be okay to split the cost with you for the trip to the port?

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

We have 7 inches of snow on the ground, school is closed!

Looking forward to some sunny days in 66 days!!!!!

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx298/dmsrthom/Nov%20Snow%202010/yep7inches.jpg

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx298/dmsrthom/Nov%20Snow%202010/NovSnow2010.jpg

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http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx298/dmsrthom/Nov%20Snow%202010/7inches.jpg

[msbiscuit]

We have 7 inches of snow on the ground, school is closed!

Looking forward to some sunny days in 66 days!!!!!

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Ooooh, read about y'all in the Seattle area...so sorry you got 'our' weather! We're experiencing rain, a bit of sleet and a dense fog warning to ice the cake. We deal with snow better - wanna trade? :santa:
Hoping to get a few reservations for excursions, etc. done on Friday night! Let's see what's available! :woohoo:

[ccsmith312]

If this is your 1st Disney Cruise, how were you able to book Palo and Remy already? I thought you had to be a member of the Castaway Club to book early...

We booked a concierge level room which allows us to book dining reservations early. Even booking early, the options were still very few for the spa treatments, and several of the dinner reservations had already been taken. I felt lucky to get anything! :)

[msbiscuit]

We booked a concierge level room which allows us to book dining reservations early. Even booking early, the options were still very few for the spa treatments, and several of the dinner reservations had already been taken. I felt lucky to get anything! :)

Ah, I'd forgotten about concierge! I was able to book Remy, the Fire and Ice pedicure and one of the shore excursions last night - I was surprised they were available!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

We hit the 49 day mark today!!!!!! We can officially say we leave next month, I know it's the 29th of Jan when we arrive but it still counts! :woohoo:

Has everyone finalized plans? Parks before or after? ADR's?

[msbiscuit]

We hit the 49 day mark today!!!!!! We can officially say we leave next month, I know it's the 29th of Jan when we arrive but it still counts! :woohoo:

Has everyone finalized plans? Parks before or after? ADR's?

Yay!!! I'm spending 2 nights at the Beach Club before the cruise. Got a dinner reservation at Le Cellier. I'm still going back and forth about whether or not to keep my Remy reservation, but will keep my shore excursion in Nassau and that Fire & Ice pedicure!

[MissyandDan916]

Yes! I haven't had any other replies on sharing transportation, and I was just thinking the other day that I should repost my original post about this. Where are you staying the night before the cruise? We'll be at Port Orleans Riverside. First time staying there!

Right now, we'd be at 8 seats total, which would put us in the ever stylish 10 passenger Club Wagon for 151.00 one way. Round trip it would be 292.00.

I think should reserve no later than 45 days in advance. Hopefully a few more people will jump on board and save some money with us!

If anyone else is interested, please let me know soon!

Thanks!

Following is a repost of my original message for everyone's information:
Hi dunbarfamily,

Happy New Year! I was just wondering if you were still interested in splitting the cost of transportation from the hotel to the port?

From your post a while back I see that you are going back to WDW after the cruise. We will need to head back to the airport, so I am looking into other options, but just wanted to see if I also needed to look into transportation to the port.

Thank you!

Melissa and Dan

[dunbarfamily]

Hi dunbarfamily,

Happy New Year! I was just wondering if you were still interested in splitting the cost of transportation from the hotel to the port?

From your post a while back I see that you are going back to WDW after the cruise. We will need to head back to the airport, so I am looking into other options, but just wanted to see if I also needed to look into transportation to the port.

Thank you!

Melissa and Dan

Yes yes yes!!! I haven't been on here in FOREVER! I'll go back through and read other posts to see if anyone else is interested. I'll PM you in a little bit!!

And in case someone doesn't know what we're talking about, I'll repost info.

I'm getting SOOOO excited! The kids made paper chains today to countdown. Only 34 more nights until WDW and our cruise!!!

Guess its time to fill out the online paperwork....:rolleyes1

[dunbarfamily]

LAST CALL TO SHARE TRANSPORTATION:

Anybody staying at WDW before our cruise? We're looking for another family to split transportation costs with. We always take a car service from Disney to the cruise. It gets there way faster than the Disney Cruise transfer busses, and if we split with another family (or families) it works out to be much cheaper than Disney service too. Don't get me wrong....I'm all for using Disney, but on a cruise, I want to be there early and get on the boat early....hit the pool and water slide And....get the customary drink of the day.... ahhhh.... can't wait!

We've used Happy Limo several times. Last cruise, we were sipping drinks around the pool at a little after noon as we made it into boarding group 3. There were still disney buses pulling up!

Here's pricing to go from Disney to the port via Happy Limo:

Club Wagon, 10 people $151.00
Mercedes Sprinter 14 people 236.00
Mini bus 28 people 306.00
Mini bus 32 people 331.00

These prices are the total for the bus. We need 6 seats for our family. We'd split the cost evenly between all families going. Tax is extra, as is tip. Once we have our group together, each family will call Happy Limo with their payment info, that way your credit/debit card info is secure.

Disney transportation costs $35/each way/per person, or $70/round trip/per person.

Let me know if you're interested!!



Sorry to post this again! Last time, I promise!!!

[dunbarfamily]

Melissa and Dan-
Just sent you a PM. If you can't get into PMs, pleae email me at dunbarfamily at freeway dot net.

Thanks!!

MsBiscuit....so sorry!!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

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Only 25 days on our ticker.......beyond excited! :yay:

[dunbarfamily]

Getting excited everyone!!!

Is there an official FE list yet? I'm planning on making the gifts this weekend.

Going to make the Cast Member treat bags too!

Woo Hoo!!!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

The FE list is still going, not many cabins participating YET! I keep thinking the closer we get, the more people will get excited. On our first cruise, the 4 night prior to this one, there is only our cabin, my DSIL and one other.....kind of sad, we had so much fun with this the first time!

Do we want to set a cut off date? What are everyone's thoughts?

[dunbarfamily]

The FE list is still going, not many cabins participating YET! I keep thinking the closer we get, the more people will get excited. On our first cruise, the 4 night prior to this one, there is only our cabin, my DSIL and one other.....kind of sad, we had so much fun with this the first time!

Do we want to set a cut off date? What are everyone's thoughts?

WHERE is everybody!?! :confused3

I too keep thinkikng that as we get closer, we'll get more action on the this little thread and get more people on the FE! We didn't do the FE the first cruise, but we did on the last cruise and it was so much fun!

We're still a month out, so my opinion is to cut it off maybe in a few weeks? Will that give people enough time to get their FE things together? What are your thoughts?

Maybe we should randomly post things to bump our thread to the main DIS page to get more people involved! :rotfl:

I thought there'd be a ton of excitement since this is a brand new ship (wonder if it'll have new ship smell!!) and we're on the fifth sailing!

I'M excited!!

:banana::banana::banana:

[MissyandDan916]

Maybe everyone is still recovering from the holidays. :confused:

I agree that waiting a few more weeks for the cut off date for the FE would be good.

[texaskate]

I accidently posted on the 2/13 thread, but we are on this cruise- oops! We are so excited, just booked it today. We did two 3 day cruises last year, one in Feb. and one in May. Can't wait to see the Dream!!!! We are interested in doing the fish extenders for sure- there are 2 cabins of us- 6 people total. It really adds to the experience!! Let me know who I need to give info to- we don't have room assignments yet...

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

I accidently posted on the 2/13 thread, but we are on this cruise- oops! We are so excited, just booked it today. We did two 3 day cruises last year, one in Feb. and one in May. Can't wait to see the Dream!!!! We are interested in doing the fish extenders for sure- there are 2 cabins of us- 6 people total. It really adds to the experience!! Let me know who I need to give info to- we don't have room assignments yet...

:woohoo: Welcome :woohoo:

So glad you are joining us for FE! I need your information, you can post here or PM me with it!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

WHERE is everybody!?! :confused3

I too keep thinkikng that as we get closer, we'll get more action on the this little thread and get more people on the FE! We didn't do the FE the first cruise, but we did on the last cruise and it was so much fun!

We're still a month out, so my opinion is to cut it off maybe in a few weeks? Will that give people enough time to get their FE things together? What are your thoughts?

Maybe we should randomly post things to bump our thread to the main DIS page to get more people involved! :rotfl:

I thought there'd be a ton of excitement since this is a brand new ship (wonder if it'll have new ship smell!!) and we're on the fifth sailing!

I'M excited!!

:banana::banana::banana:

I hope it has a little of that new ship smell!!!!! :lmao:

Maybe everyone is still recovering from the holidays. :confused:

I agree that waiting a few more weeks for the cut off date for the FE would be good.

I agree, let's wait.....look we had a new family join today!

We leave in 23 days (not that I'm keeping track:rotfl2:), so I'm thinking we should close it, Sunday, Jan 23 (my birthday ;)). That should give me enough time to get anything extra if needed.

How does this sound to everyone participating? Is this enough time for everyone else?

[texaskate]

Hi! Thanks for putting it together. If any of you are on the fence about participating, do it! It's really fun to tour the ship to deliver gifts and then find little surprises when you get back to your room:)

We have two rooms- not sure yet what they are...

Room 1-
Kurt (39)
Kate (me-lol, 34)
Kyle (5)

Room 2-
Hank and Sharon- Grandparents
McKenna (12)

No allergies:)


We are so excited- doubt I'll sleep much tonight!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Hi! Thanks for putting it together. If any of you are on the fence about participating, do it! It's really fun to tour the ship to deliver gifts and then find little surprises when you get back to your room:)

We have two rooms- not sure yet what they are...

Room 1-
Kurt (39)
Kate (me-lol, 34)
Kyle (5)

Room 2-
Hank and Sharon- Grandparents
McKenna (12)

No allergies:)


We are so excited- doubt I'll sleep much tonight!

Just need the Family Last Name :)

[texaskate]

Just need the Family Last Name :)

The last name is Griesser. Thanks!!

[Purdue Mouse]

State room 8166
Roy M
Jane F
Andi F 12

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

State room 8166
Roy M
Jane F
Andi F 12

Yay, more FE'ers? Oh, can I please get your last name?

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

AmySmith282 - Do you have your room number yet? I want to get it on our FE sheet.

Thanks,
Denise

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

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20 days on the ticker, I can't beleive it! :yay:

[Purdue Mouse]

Thanks for including us on the list for room 8166.
Family name is Nowakowski

User name is "Purdue Mouse"

Thanks!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Thanks for including us on the list for room 8166.
Family name is Nowakowski

User name is "Purdue Mouse"

Thanks!

Thank you!!!

[amysmith282]

AmySmith282 - Do you have your room number yet? I want to get it on our FE sheet.

Thanks,
Denise

Smith Family Room # 2510

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Smith Family Room # 2510

Thank you!!

[sharoncla]

Anyone else sailing single on this cruise? This is my 5th Disney cruise and I couldn't wait to get on the new ship, so I'm going solo! pirate:

Hope to meet some others that are sailing alone and maybe meet some new friends.

See you all there!
Sharon

[sharoncla]

I will be staying at French Quarter night before the cruise. I'd be interested in the shared transportation rather than taking the bus.

I too need to go directly to the airport on Sunday morning Melissa & Dan, but I have an early flight at 11:40am, so I will need to hustle off the ship. Not sure what time you are heading back to the airport but if it's early, maybe we can coordinate.

Can't wait!

Sharon

[msbiscuit]

Anyone else sailing single on this cruise? This is my 5th Disney cruise and I couldn't wait to get on the new ship, so I'm going solo! pirate:

Hope to meet some others that are sailing alone and maybe meet some new friends.

See you all there!
Sharon

:yay: I'm cruising single!! It's my first cruise and I'm so excited to be sailing on the Dream!
Wish I could take advantage of sharing private transportation, but I'll be leaving from the Beach Club.

Barb

[sharoncla]

Hi Barb,

Glad to see others sailing single! We will have to meet up!

I sailed solo on a Disney Pirates of the Caribbean Wonder cruise a few years ago and am closest of friends now with the people that I met on the Wonder that trip! We visit and take Disney trips as a group regularly ever since. The best thing I ever could have done was go on that cruise alone and come away with amazing friends. Hope you have the same experience! Let's keep in touch and share contact info if you are interested before the trip.

Hope to see you there!

Sharon

[msbiscuit]

Hi Barb,

Glad to see others sailing single! We will have to meet up!

I sailed solo on a Disney Pirates of the Caribbean Wonder cruise a few years ago and am closest of friends now with the people that I met on the Wonder that trip! We visit and take Disney trips as a group regularly ever since. The best thing I ever could have done was go on that cruise alone and come away with amazing friends. Hope you have the same experience! Let's keep in touch and share contact info if you are interested before the trip.

Hope to see you there!

Sharon

I really like meeting people on vacation - I think it's great that you were able to make lasting friendships! I'd be happy to share contact info:
Stateroom 5656 (unless the great DCL gods move me)
Early dinner
Late show time

What excursions, etc are you doing? Anything?

[sharoncla]

Hi Barb,

I'll let you know as soon as I have a Stateroom number.

I have 2nd seating for dinner.

No excursions. I will try to book Palo and Remy when I get onboard. I just booked the trip last week (impulsively!), so I missed a lot of the pre-planning. Usually I just grab a cab over to Atlantis when we hit Nassau. On Castaway Cay, I'll either walk or tram over to Serenity Bay, sit by the water, eat BBQ and head back to the ship for a quiet afternoon by Quiet Cove pool.

How about you?

Sharon

[msbiscuit]

Hi Barb,

I'll let you know as soon as I have a Stateroom number.

I have 2nd seating for dinner.

No excursions. I will try to book Palo and Remy when I get onboard. I just booked the trip last week (impulsively!), so I missed a lot of the pre-planning. Usually I just grab a cab over to Atlantis when we hit Nassau. On Castaway Cay, I'll either walk or tram over to Serenity Bay, sit by the water, eat BBQ and head back to the ship for a quiet afternoon by Quiet Cove pool.

How about you?

Sharon

I actually have a Remy reservation, but am not sure I'll be keeping it - it's 3.5 hours to dine there! :scared1:
I'm doing one tour in Nassau, but what you have in mind on CC is pretty much what I was thinking. I have a spa appointment at 4:15, so will be heading back earlier.

[Purdue Mouse]

It's our first Disney cruise:woohoo:
I have a basic idea about the FE thing. Can someone give us the particulars on how this works?
Living the "Dream" four weeks from today:yay:

[texaskate]

Hey Purdue Mouse!

You will love the Fish Extender experience:) I assume you have a FE or know what they are? If not, you can Google them and see- I made mine with felt and a glue gun-lol. You can also buy them on Ebay if you want a really nice one. Just hang it up as soon as you get on board and get to your room. We received gifts for each of us individually and also some were for the whole family (chocolate, puzzles, stickers, stamps, mini-alcohol bottles:thumbsup2, etc.). Some people gave gifts everyday, some just once, some put their names on their gifts, some just dropped things anonymously into the pockets... Personally, we had 3 cabins for our family last year, so each cabin gave gifts one time during the cruise. We each picked a different night to give them out. On pirate night, my in-laws gave pirate-themed gifts. The kids loved exploring the ship and being "cruise fairies":wizard:
Hopefully that covers it for you. We can't wait to see y'all in 3 weeks! Also, if either of the single cruising ladies want to join in the FE'ers, we'd love to have you!

[sharoncla]

Sounds like a lot of fun! Thank you for the invitation. Not sure I'll have time to get my FE together for the trip!!! I'll certainly be watching the fun though!!! I've always wondered what those were for on the ship!!!

Can't wait to see everyone onboard!!!

Sharon

[claudiapenna]

Hi my name is Claudia and I will very happy to make my first cruise with my family at Disney Dream.
I lived at Brazil, and will ship at a Dream at 02/10/11.
I will ship with my husband and my 2 childs, 2 girls with 3 and 6 years old.

Yes we will be a FE'ing!!!

Stateroom 5009
Dis Name claudiapenna
Family Name Penna Reis family
First Names Claudia / Ricardo / Maria Luiza (6) / Maria Clara (3)
Sex female
Age of Children 6 and 3 years old
Celebrations (Who & When) I will celebrate my cure: I'm a breast cancer survivor!!!!
Allergies none

DCL Dream 02/10/11

[texaskate]

Welcome Claudia! Your post brought tears to my eyes- so great you have overcome cancer and what a great way to celebrate! You and your family will love the cruise:)

[lookingforthemagic]

bump

[claudiapenna]

24 days:worship:

[claudiapenna]

Welcome Claudia! Your post brought tears to my eyes- so great you have overcome cancer and what a great way to celebrate! You and your family will love the cruise:)


Thanks Kate!! I'm very happy to celebrate! :lovestrucI will do special gifts to change with my new friends at a FE'ing.:yay:
kisses,
Claudia

[claudiapenna]

[QUOTE=TheThomsLuvDisney;37614216]So excited to cruise in Feb on the new Dream! :woohoo:

Anyone else on this trip?

Will you be FE'ing? If so please send me a PM with the following information:
Stateroom
Dis Name
Family Name
First Names
Sex
Age of Children
Celebrations (Who & When)
Allergies




I send my family information above.:yay:
kisses,
Claudia

Will you be FE'ing? If so please send me a PM with the following information:
Stateroom 5009
Dis Name claudiapenna
Family Name Penna Reis
First Names Claudia (F), Ricardo (M), Maria Luiza 6 years(F) and Maria Clara 3 years (F)
Sex
Age of Children
Celebrations (Who & When) Claudia a breast cancer survivor and the family first cruise.
Allergies none

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

[QUOTE=claudiapenna;39583159I send my family information above.:yay:
kisses,
Claudia

Will you be FE'ing? If so please send me a PM with the following information:
Stateroom 5009
Dis Name claudiapenna
Family Name Penna Reis
First Names Claudia (F), Ricardo (M), Maria Luiza 6 years(F) and Maria Clara 3 years (F)
Sex
Age of Children
Celebrations (Who & When) Claudia a breast cancer survivor and the family first cruise.
Allergies none[/QUOTE]

:woohoo: Welcome Aboard :woohoo:

I got your information on the Google spreadsheet!

Congratulations Survivor!!!! What a wonderful reason to celebrate on the Dream!

[claudiapenna]

:woohoo: Welcome Aboard :woohoo:

I got your information on the Google spreadsheet!

Congratulations Survivor!!!! What a wonderful reason to celebrate on the Dream!

Thanks, :love:I'm very happy and exciting to ship on my first cruise I will countdown!!!:cool1:

[sharoncla]

Just watched the Christening online. Now I'm REALLY excited!!! She's really a beauty!!!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx298/dmsrthom/dis/mm10.jpg

My ticker is at 10 days!!!! OMG, I can't wait! :yay:

[amysmith282]

It's snowing in MO right now and all I can think about is a warm breeze in the Bahamas! Can't come soon enough!

[Purdue Mouse]

It's our first Disney Cruise. I have a basic understanding of FE. Can you give me ideas for what to bring?

[Purdue Mouse]

Thanks for the info. I'm just learning this forum, so I didn't see this until today (after I posted the same ques. again :-)

[claudiapenna]

I have many surprises to our FE'ing.:love:
I want to know what is your favorite Disney character?:thumbsup2
kisses, and coutdown...:worship:

[amysmith282]

I was getting my FE things together and noticed that we do not have a room # for TexasKate. Any news?

[dunbarfamily]

Wow! New people, lots for me to catch up on! I'll be back on tonight. Haven't been here in a few weeks! Aren't you guys getting excited!?!?! I know I am! I'm too excited to sleep!

WELCOME to the new posters!

[dunbarfamily]

Anyone else sailing single on this cruise? This is my 5th Disney cruise and I couldn't wait to get on the new ship, so I'm going solo! pirate:

Hope to meet some others that are sailing alone and maybe meet some new friends.

See you all there!
Sharon

Sharon! I'm sorry, I haven't read through the posts in a while. We have room for two more. Your flight time should work well. I sent you a personal message. If you didn't get it, you can email me at dunbarfamily at freeway dot net.

Thanks!

[dunbarfamily]

I'm just quickly scanning through here until I have time later tonight. I saw something about a google spreadsheet, Thoms. Is there a link?

Thank you!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

I'm just quickly scanning through here until I have time later tonight. I saw something about a google spreadsheet, Thoms. Is there a link?

Thank you!

Responded to your PM, did you get it? If not, it's on the first post of this thread.

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

The FE list is complete, well almost! We are still waiting for room numbers for TexasKate, hopefully that will come soon. My hope is that everyone will print out their own copy of the FE list to take with them (on our last cruise, the organizer brought copies for everyone). The list is in a Google Doc, the link is in the first post of this thread. Does that work for everyone?


So do we want to try to have a Disboard Meet on the Dream? I would love to meet everyone, being on the new ship, I have no idea where to meet!! Anyone have any ideas?

We leave in 5 days! :banana:

[dunbarfamily]

Responded to your PM, did you get it? If not, it's on the first post of this thread.

Yes! Thank you! I don't know how I missed it, and I even checked a few times! Sheesh! :confused3

[Purdue Mouse]

Hey Claudiapenna,
Save a little extra room in your suitcase. I work in a hospital and my good friend is manager of the breast care center. She gave me some pink gift items for you. princess:

To the Thoms: how do we handle FE if we get a different cabin assignment. I mean, does DCL sometime change or upgrade during check in procedures? Looking forward to living the "Dream" in 16 days:dance3:

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Hey Claudiapenna,
Save a little extra room in your suitcase. I work in a hospital and my good friend is manager of the breast care center. She gave me some pink gift items for you. princess:

To the Thoms: how do we handle FE if we get a different cabin assignment. I mean, does DCL sometime change or upgrade during check in procedures? Looking forward to living the "Dream" in 16 days:dance3:

It's true, cabins could change. May be a good idea for FE families to meet prior to Sail Away Party....we need suggestions.

[texaskate]

Hey everyone! Getting so excited for our trip. Still no room assignments!!! I promise when we get them, y'all will be the first to know! I am going to call Disney today and see if they have any idea when we might hear...

[dunbarfamily]

Hey Claudiapenna,
Save a little extra room in your suitcase. I work in a hospital and my good friend is manager of the breast care center. She gave me some pink gift items for you. princess:

To the Thoms: how do we handle FE if we get a different cabin assignment. I mean, does DCL sometime change or upgrade during check in procedures? Looking forward to living the "Dream" in 16 days:dance3:

That is so kind of you Purdue Mouse! That just about makes me cry! I think I'm getting too emotional these days. I cried during the Dream christening ceremony too!!! Especially when they did the Mariner's prayer and Mickey, Jessie, Buzz and the crew bowed their heads and folded their hands. Bring on the Kleenex!

[dunbarfamily]

Here's a deep, dark secret....I very much dislike packing. :headache: I dislike it so much that I wake up in the middle of the night worrying about it. Isn't that nuts? So, who's organized and willing to help me?!? I'll love you forever. :love:

We're gonig to be at Disney from Feb 5-10, then the cruise, then one more night at Disney, then flying home Monday. We're staying the first night at Port Orleans, then Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights at BLT and wel'll have a washer/dryer in our room. After the cruise, we'll be at Pop for the one night.

We'll be gone for 10 days. Basically, we need an outfit for Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. I can wash clothes once we get into BLT.

Here's what I'm thinking. Tell me what you think.

For the kids:
Three pairs of long pants
Three pairs of shorts
Three long sleeve t's
Three short sleeve t's
Two hoodies
One dressier outfit each for boys and girls (like kahkis for boys, dress for girls, in case they want to dine with us, though on the last cruise they stayed in kids clubs at their request)
Undies and socks

Does that sound like too much/too little? I just don't really know what to expect for weather at WDW or on the cruise. The weather this time of year swings so much. I'm guessing on long pants with t's during the day, and hoodies at night. I also worry about kids getting clothes stained, so I'll make sure all the pieces are mix and match. I'll have laundry available at BLT, so I will plan on washing there.

Maybe I should only bring two short outfits?? And four pairs of pants? Should I bring an extra shirt per kid just in case they spill or something?? Ooooorrrr, maybe I shouldn't. That way, if they spill and I don't have an extra shirt, it'll be a good excuse to buy them an extra at the parks, right? RIGHT?!?! ;)

Ugh. I dislike this very much! I need help. I need an assistant that does my packing for me. I need people. I'd love to have people. "Oh yeah, my people will take care of that". :)

I only check one bag when we fly. Too cheap to check more!! :rotfl2:The three older kdis each have a suitcase that they carry on the plane by themselves, and my husband, baby and I can fit our clothes in the checked suitcase.

Yikes. HELP!!!!!

Doing the happy dance! Only 11 days until we leave!!!

[claudiapenna]

Hey Claudiapenna,
Save a little extra room in your suitcase. I work in a hospital and my good friend is manager of the breast care center. She gave me some pink gift items for you. princess:

To the Thoms: how do we handle FE if we get a different cabin assignment. I mean, does DCL sometime change or upgrade during check in procedures? Looking forward to living the "Dream" in 16 days:dance3:


Hi Purdue Mouse;

I'm very happy with my pink gifts.:lovestruc
It's wonderfull know that I have friends too specials...:hug:
This is very important to me, celebrate with my family and my new friends!!!
Thanks for all...:yay:
kisses,
Claudia

[claudiapenna]

Here's a deep, dark secret....I very much dislike packing. :headache: I dislike it so much that I wake up in the middle of the night worrying about it. Isn't that nuts? So, who's organized and willing to help me?!? I'll love you forever. :love:

We're gonig to be at Disney from Feb 5-10, then the cruise, then one more night at Disney, then flying home Monday. We're staying the first night at Port Orleans, then Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights at BLT and wel'll have a washer/dryer in our room. After the cruise, we'll be at Pop for the one night.

We'll be gone for 10 days. Basically, we need an outfit for Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. I can wash clothes once we get into BLT.

Here's what I'm thinking. Tell me what you think.

For the kids:
Three pairs of long pants
Three pairs of shorts
Three long sleeve t's
Three short sleeve t's
Two hoodies
One dressier outfit each for boys and girls (like kahkis for boys, dress for girls, in case they want to dine with us, though on the last cruise they stayed in kids clubs at their request)
Undies and socks

Does that sound like too much/too little? I just don't really know what to expect for weather at WDW or on the cruise. The weather this time of year swings so much. I'm guessing on long pants with t's during the day, and hoodies at night. I also worry about kids getting clothes stained, so I'll make sure all the pieces are mix and match. I'll have laundry available at BLT, so I will plan on washing there.

Maybe I should only bring two short outfits?? And four pairs of pants? Should I bring an extra shirt per kid just in case they spill or something?? Ooooorrrr, maybe I shouldn't. That way, if they spill and I don't have an extra shirt, it'll be a good excuse to buy them an extra at the parks, right? RIGHT?!?! ;)

Ugh. I dislike this very much! I need help. I need an assistant that does my packing for me. I need people. I'd love to have people. "Oh yeah, my people will take care of that". :)

I only check one bag when we fly. Too cheap to check more!! :rotfl2:The three older kdis each have a suitcase that they carry on the plane by themselves, and my husband, baby and I can fit our clothes in the checked suitcase.

Yikes. HELP!!!!!

Doing the happy dance! Only 11 days until we leave!!!


Hi dunbarfamily:

I think your suitcase it is allright!!!
A friend of mine says that she only leave at home with 3 changes of clothes because she buy a lot of them and go back to home with a extra suitcase...:thumbsup2
kisses,
Claudia

[dunbarfamily]

Hi dunbarfamily:

I think your suitcase it is allright!!!
A friend of mine says that she only leave at home with 3 changes of clothes because she buy a lot of them and go back to home with a extra suitcase...:thumbsup2
kisses,
Claudia

Thansk Claudia!

What day are you arriving in Florida?

[claudiapenna]

It's true, cabins could change. May be a good idea for FE families to meet prior to Sail Away Party....we need suggestions.

Hi everyone;

I think it's a good idea we arrange a meet point for all know each other prior to Sail Away Party.
I suggest a meet point at in front of the Donald's estatue at the atrium.
What do you think?:cool1:

[claudiapenna]

Thansk Claudia!

What day are you arriving in Florida?

Hi dunbarfamily:

I will arriving at Florida at 02/07.:banana:
First I will stay at Boston with a friends.:hug:
Before the Dream I will stay at International Drive area to visit the Universal parks. And after the Dream I will stay at All Star Movies (02/13 to 02/18) and at the Animal Kingdom Lodge (02/18 to 02/21).:wizard:
kisses,
Claudia

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

Hello Brandy-

Packing for Florida this time of year is always challenging! We always overpack because you just never know (I also become OCD about checking Florida weather for days before we leave). I tell you what I pack, or I should say overpack! :rotfl:

I have my girls pack 10 outfits each:
2 long pants,
2 or 3 pairs of capris
5 or 6 shorts/skorts
10 - 12 short sleeve tops
light jacket
nice dress
nice skirt outfit
swim suit and cover-up
undies & socks x 10 and......
shoes - tennis shoes, flip flops, dress shoes & Keens

Okay, this may seem like a alot (my DH thinks so!) :scared1: but remember 1) we will be in WDW for 8 days and then B2B - 7 nights total on the Dream. 2) the weather is sooo different not only day to day but also from WDW to ship and low to mid 70's is warm/hot for us Seattlites (this is the arguement I use with my DH).

The BEST traveling/packing advise I EVER got was in Family Fun magazine; they suggested taking each outfit and put it in a large gallon size ziplock, squeeze out the air, zip it up and label with child's name and I also wrote the item inside ex. Sammie, shorts or Kenzee Capris. The kids loved it, I loved it! This gives them independence as well as freeing up your time on the trip finding the matching pieces and convincing them that it was perfect! Also, it helped save space as each outfit was vacuum packed. This is the first year I won't be doing it because now that my girls are older, they want choices ;).

Good luck with your packing, hope this helped a little!

[sharoncla]

Hi Brandy,

I know it's not a pleasant thing to think about during a cruise but if you do under pack, there is a laundry room available to pop in a quick load and get some clean clothes. I've done that before in a pinch. I like packing as light as possible since I usually end up bringing home a lot of clothes that were not even worn.

See you in 2 weeks!
Sharon

[Purdue Mouse]

Hi everyone;

I think it's a good idea we arrange a meet point for all know each other prior to Sail Away Party.
I suggest a meet point at in front of the Donald's estatue at the atrium.
What do you think?:cool1:

Sounds good to me. I'm not familiar with DCL yet, but I'm sure I won't be able to miss the statue.
We are arriving on the 9th, staying at an airport hotel and taking Ace transp. to cape canaveral late morning. After the cruise we will be going to Universal's Royal Pacific.
Don't forget a new pillow case for the kids - drop off in guest services for character signatures.
:laundy:

[dunbarfamily]

Hi Brandy,

I know it's not a pleasant thing to think about during a cruise but if you do under pack, there is a laundry room available to pop in a quick load and get some clean clothes. I've done that before in a pinch. I like packing as light as possible since I usually end up bringing home a lot of clothes that were not even worn.

See you in 2 weeks!
Sharon

Thanks Sharon. I just looked at a thread here on Dis and it looks like our rooms are RIGHT across from the laundry room on our floor! That's what we get for being in the "basement'. It drives my husband nuts when I say basement as we have an oceanview room! :lmao:

I actually don't mind doing laundry on vacation. I do about 15 loads a week with sheets and all, so I'm used to it. :laundy: I'd rather do laundry at Disney than at home any day! :)

Hello Brandy-

Packing for Florida this time of year is always challenging! We always overpack because you just never know (I also become OCD about checking Florida weather for days before we leave). I tell you what I pack, or I should say overpack! :rotfl:

I have my girls pack 10 outfits each:
2 long pants,
2 or 3 pairs of capris
5 or 6 shorts/skorts
10 - 12 short sleeve tops
light jacket
nice dress
nice skirt outfit
swim suit and cover-up
undies & socks x 10 and......
shoes - tennis shoes, flip flops, dress shoes & Keens

Okay, this may seem like a alot (my DH thinks so!) :scared1: but remember 1) we will be in WDW for 8 days and then B2B - 7 nights total on the Dream. 2) the weather is sooo different not only day to day but also from WDW to ship and low to mid 70's is warm/hot for us Seattlites (this is the arguement I use with my DH).

The BEST traveling/packing advise I EVER got was in Family Fun magazine; they suggested taking each outfit and put it in a large gallon size ziplock, squeeze out the air, zip it up and label with child's name and I also wrote the item inside ex. Sammie, shorts or Kenzee Capris. The kids loved it, I loved it! This gives them independence as well as freeing up your time on the trip finding the matching pieces and convincing them that it was perfect! Also, it helped save space as each outfit was vacuum packed. This is the first year I won't be doing it because now that my girls are older, they want choices ;).

Good luck with your packing, hope this helped a little!

Denise-Thank you!! Oddly, we do this very thing when we go camping but it never occured to me to do it while traveling!! Sheesh!

I'm glad my kids are still young enough to wear what I lay out for them without question. I know the day is coming all too soon where that won't be the case. Thanks for sharing your packing list with me. At first I thought that is a ton of clothes, but then I realized you'll be gone for a long time. And yes, young ladies do need to have options! It might be a pink shirt day with white kahkis, or maybe a orange shirt with blue jean capris....choices, choices!!

Thanks again ladies!!

[dunbarfamily]

What is the rainforest room in the spa?? Does the Dream have one? I've always wondered when we've been on the Wonder, but didn't want to look stupid by asking!

[Purdue Mouse]

It's snowing in MO right now and all I can think about is a warm breeze in the Bahamas! Can't come soon enough!

Ahh yes! It is a good day when you are at Serenity Bay!

19 degrees (-7C) in Indiana. Brrrrrr.... :rotfl2:

Anyone else doing a dolphin encounter at Atlantis?

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

We are having freakishly warm weather, low 50's, it feels like spring, the kids were all out running around the cul-de-sac!

Holy cow, only 3 more days! We are just about done packing, just last minute bathroom stuff. Friday after work, the girls have ski lessons and then we have to get up about 3 AM Sat morning to get to the airport by 4.

I finished my FE's tonight, so excited to share!

We still haven't recieved our documents yet :scared1:. The first set Disney sent never came, they sent new docs last week and they said we should have them by Tuesday, but no such luck. Keep your fingers crossed for us!

[claudiapenna]

We are having freakishly warm weather, low 50's, it feels like spring, the kids were all out running around the cul-de-sac!

Holy cow, only 3 more days! We are just about done packing, just last minute bathroom stuff. Friday after work, the girls have ski lessons and then we have to get up about 3 AM Sat morning to get to the airport by 4.

I finished my FE's tonight, so excited to share!

We still haven't recieved our documents yet :scared1:. The first set Disney sent never came, they sent new docs last week and they said we should have them by Tuesday, but no such luck. Keep your fingers crossed for us!


Hi everyone!

We still haven't recieved our documents yet too.
What we need to do?
Keep your fingers crossed for us too!:worship:

[Purdue Mouse]

We are having freakishly warm weather, low 50's, it feels like spring, the kids were all out running around the cul-de-sac!

Holy cow, only 3 more days! We are just about done packing, just last minute bathroom stuff. Friday after work, the girls have ski lessons and then we have to get up about 3 AM Sat morning to get to the airport by 4.

I finished my FE's tonight, so excited to share!

We still haven't recieved our documents yet :scared1:. The first set Disney sent never came, they sent new docs last week and they said we should have them by Tuesday, but no such luck. Keep your fingers crossed for us!

Have a safe and wonderful trip. We look forward to meeting you on the 10th. :goodvibes
We will be on deck 8 - Aft - by the elevators pirate: Unless we get a cabin reassignment.

[sharoncla]

Can't wait. Upgrade fairy paid me a visit last night. OceanView to Verandah! :cheer2::yay::banana::cool1:pirate:

[dunbarfamily]

We are having freakishly warm weather, low 50's, it feels like spring, the kids were all out running around the cul-de-sac!

Holy cow, only 3 more days! We are just about done packing, just last minute bathroom stuff. Friday after work, the girls have ski lessons and then we have to get up about 3 AM Sat morning to get to the airport by 4.

I finished my FE's tonight, so excited to share!

We still haven't recieved our documents yet :scared1:. The first set Disney sent never came, they sent new docs last week and they said we should have them by Tuesday, but no such luck. Keep your fingers crossed for us!

Hi everyone!

We still haven't recieved our documents yet too.
What we need to do?
Keep your fingers crossed for us too!:worship:

Good news ladies! I talked to my travel agent today. She said that DCL has been very, very slow mailing out cruise documents lately. She said there isn't anything in the documents that you HAVE to have. There are luggage tags in there, and a few forms, both of which are available at the port. So don't worry!!

That being said, she just got mine in the mail at her office today.

Can't wait. Upgrade fairy paid me a visit last night. OceanView to Verandah! :cheer2::yay::banana::cool1:pirate:

:cheer2::yay:Yay!!!:banana::woohoo:

Very cool! I'm keeping my fingers crossed, but I know the odds are not in my favor since we had to get connecting rooms. But here's to hoping for a little magic!:wizard: The TA said she'd check today, and that I should also check when we arrive at the port. Reason #45 that I'm glad we're getting to the port early. :)

[Theresa-MI]

Hi all! Wish I were sailing with you, bust just came back from the NY Cruise on the Magic! Got a close encounter with the Dream, though, you will LOVE the ship!

Just is just for a testimonial of one of the bravest women I know. She is a warrior , a fighter, and she will be celebrating defeating breast cancer with such courage and bravery I had never encountered in anyone before.

I am so proud to have her as one of my best friends and a "soul sister", and my heart is filled with joy for her and her family.

:lovestrucCONGRATULATIONS CLAUDIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!
Have a wonderful time , DREAM , DREAM DREAM!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lovestruc

[mommybunnyof2]

Hey Everyone,
I'm sure everyone is ready to cruise the Dream. I know we are!! :cheer2:
We are wrapping up our FE gifts and wanted to double check to see if we are meeting anywhere onboard to confirm cabin numbers. I like to map out my way so that we can do it efficiently. The only cabin numbers missing are for TexasKate -- anyone know if they've been assigned a cabin number?
Can't wait to be sailing.

[msbiscuit]

Can't wait. Upgrade fairy paid me a visit last night. OceanView to Verandah! :cheer2::yay::banana::cool1:pirate:


Score! Nice!

[Purdue Mouse]

Can't wait. Upgrade fairy paid me a visit last night. OceanView to Verandah! :cheer2::yay::banana::cool1:pirate:


:woohoo: Great news! I don't know if I will get the upgrade fairly.... You a veteran DCL guest, I'm a newbie. I pick up the cruise docs from my TA tomorrow.

[texaskate]

Hi Y'all! Finally got our room assignments today! We got upgraded, so we are thrilled:) Kurt, Kyle and Kate are in 7046 and Hank, Sharon and McKenna are going to be in 7024. Can't wait to go- these last few weeks are taking forever!

[sharoncla]

Congrats on the upgrade! Upgrade fairy is hitting us with some pixie dust!

Good luck everyone with your stateroom assignments!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

We need to wake up in 6 hours to go to the airport, I don't think I'm going to get much sleep tonight!!!!!!! ;)

[Purdue Mouse]

Congrats on the upgrade! Upgrade fairy is hitting us with some pixie dust!

Good luck everyone with your stateroom assignments!

Will you be FEing? princess: What is your state room number?

[sharoncla]

I'm going to pass on the FEing. Too much going on at work to get anything done other than maybe if I'm lucky... packing.

I'll be watching the fun though!!!

Sharon

[dunbarfamily]

Hi all! Wish I were sailing with you, bust just came back from the NY Cruise on the Magic! Got a close encounter with the Dream, though, you will LOVE the ship!

Just is just for a testimonial of one of the bravest women I know. She is a warrior , a fighter, and she will be celebrating defeating breast cancer with such courage and bravery I had never encountered in anyone before.

I am so proud to have her as one of my best friends and a "soul sister", and my heart is filled with joy for her and her family.

:lovestrucCONGRATULATIONS CLAUDIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!
Have a wonderful time , DREAM , DREAM DREAM!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lovestruc

:thumbsup2

[Purdue Mouse]

Hey Everyone,
I'm sure everyone is ready to cruise the Dream. I know we are!! :cheer2:
We are wrapping up our FE gifts and wanted to double check to see if we are meeting anywhere onboard to confirm cabin numbers. I like to map out my way so that we can do it efficiently. The only cabin numbers missing are for TexasKate -- anyone know if they've been assigned a cabin number?
Can't wait to be sailing.

I'm a little confused :upsidedow Just picked up my cruise docs yesterday, but when I checked online, it shows a cabin change that doesn't match my cruise docs. Maybe the upgrade fairy DID come:wizard: I'm now in 9144.
I guess we should meet as previously suggested (just before sailaway party in the atrium by Donald Duck I believe)

[msbiscuit]

I'm a little confused :upsidedow Just picked up my cruise docs yesterday, but when I checked online, it shows a cabin change that doesn't match my cruise docs. Maybe the upgrade fairy DID come:wizard: I'm now in 9144.
I guess we should meet as previously suggested (just before sailaway party in the atrium by Donald Duck I believe)

Congrats on the upgrade! Maybe I'd better check online, as well!

[sharoncla]

If I am reading the deck plan right, it looks like you have a Deluxe Oceanview with Verandah. Hope it was from the upgrade fairy!

[claudiapenna]

Hi all! Wish I were sailing with you, bust just came back from the NY Cruise on the Magic! Got a close encounter with the Dream, though, you will LOVE the ship!

Just is just for a testimonial of one of the bravest women I know. She is a warrior , a fighter, and she will be celebrating defeating breast cancer with such courage and bravery I had never encountered in anyone before.

I am so proud to have her as one of my best friends and a "soul sister", and my heart is filled with joy for her and her family.

:lovestrucCONGRATULATIONS CLAUDIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!
Have a wonderful time , DREAM , DREAM DREAM!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lovestruc

Thanks for all Theresa!
You know that you a very special person in my life.:lovestruc
This celebration is for you too, that stayed with me at the most difficult moments.
I love you my sister!!!!:hug:
kisses,
Claudia:cool1:

[claudiapenna]

Can't wait. Upgrade fairy paid me a visit last night. OceanView to Verandah! :cheer2::yay::banana::cool1:pirate:

Congratulations!!!:banana::cheer2::flower3:

[claudiapenna]

I'm a little confused :upsidedow Just picked up my cruise docs yesterday, but when I checked online, it shows a cabin change that doesn't match my cruise docs. Maybe the upgrade fairy DID come:wizard: I'm now in 9144.
I guess we should meet as previously suggested (just before sailaway party in the atrium by Donald Duck I believe)


Congratulations!!!!:banana::cheer2::flower3:

[Purdue Mouse]

Thanks to weather patterns coming out of Texas, the upper midwest is gearing up for a BIG blizzard tues. & wed. :eek:
Our flight to FL is one week from wed. Thank God :worship: it is happening this week and not on flight day or I would miss the :boat:!!!!

[amysmith282]

I'm a little confused :upsidedow Just picked up my cruise docs yesterday, but when I checked online, it shows a cabin change that doesn't match my cruise docs. Maybe the upgrade fairy DID come:wizard: I'm now in 9144.
I guess we should meet as previously suggested (just before sailaway party in the atrium by Donald Duck I believe)

So are we meeting somewhere to get room numbers? Or should everyone repost their room numbers? Ours stayed the same :)

[dunbarfamily]

So are we meeting somewhere to get room numbers? Or should everyone repost their room numbers? Ours stayed the same :)

I think we need to do one or the other. Either repost numbers, or meet. I'd prefer a reposting of numbers as I never know what the day will bring with four little people. :rotfl:

Ours are the same. Sigh.

Dunbarfamily 2000 & 2002

[amysmith282]

I would prefer reposting as well. With everyone getting on ship at different times and little ones possibly needing naps.

Don't worry, I'm there with ya, I guess 2nd floor didn't get upgrades:sad2:

[Wendy&Grumpy]

I just found this thread... this is our first cruise ever...

Is it too late to join in the FE???

Stateroom - 7170
Dis Name - Wendy&Grumpy
Family Name - Solomon & Nelson
First Names - Diana & Gary
No children this trip (we promised them we'd book a family cruise for the fall;))
Celebrations - We're celebrating my ability to tolerate Gary for 4 years. :rotfl::lovestruc
Allergies none

If it's too late to join in, I understand... just let me know as I'd love to participate (even if I do have to leave Grumpy behind to do it :lmao:)

[mommybunnyof2]

We are still in 6040. I think reposting is a good idea. Last time we cruised on the Magic and were supposed to meet up with the group and on our way (right after Sail Away Party), we lost my son. Yeah, not a good feeling. He was safely found (that you God) Just an FYI --the ship has a great lost kid system. He was in the kids club within five minutes of him being "missing". He did the right thing by telling a Cast Member that he couldn't find his family. They whisk them to the kids club and then direct you there (after repeatedly assuring you that he's fine) to pick them up. Needless to say, we never made the meet up.
Long post to say we are still in the same stateroom. :rolleyes1

[Purdue Mouse]

We are still in 6040. I think reposting is a good idea. Last time we cruised on the Magic and were supposed to meet up with the group and on our way (right after Sail Away Party), we lost my son. Yeah, not a good feeling. He was safely found (that you God) Just an FYI --the ship has a great lost kid system. He was in the kids club within five minutes of him being "missing". He did the right thing by telling a Cast Member that he couldn't find his family. They whisk them to the kids club and then direct you there (after repeatedly assuring you that he's fine) to pick them up. Needless to say, we never made the meet up.
Long post to say we are still in the same stateroom. :rolleyes1

I was reading something about portable "wave" phones in each stateroom. They are for use on board or on shore so families can check in with eachother.

[mommybunnyof2]

Purdue Mouse - I think I read that those wave phones are only for certain cabins (conceirge, etc). I'm pretty sure ours doesn't include one. Maybe I'm wrong. Guess we'll find out in a WEEEKKKKKK!

[Purdue Mouse]

The ThomsLoveDisney have already left for thier trip. I:beach: They organized the FE I beleive...... :fish:

[Theresa-MI]

Purdue Mouse - I think I read that those wave phones are only for certain cabins (conceirge, etc). I'm pretty sure ours doesn't include one. Maybe I'm wrong. Guess we'll find out in a WEEEKKKKKK!

There is a pair of phones in every stateroom! Just came back from a cruise on the Magic ! :)

[texaskate]

Hey y'all-

Leaving tomorrow! Can't wait. I looked at the spreadsheet- I think the Thoms Family left before it was completed. If anyone is still home and reading this, I'll post all of the changes from the spreadsheet in my next post. See y'all soon:)

[texaskate]

Okay- I don't know if this helps anyone, but it helps me, so.... I put the room numbers in order, starting from the 2nd floor on up. I am just going to list families and room numbers, so if you need the ages, etc., you will need to go back to the original spreadsheet:) I am also including Wendy and Grumpy (that's also what I call my FIL, hope he doesn't read this-lol)- Not sure how many of you will see this, but I am planning on including them.

2000
+
2000- Dunbar Family

2033- Alden Family

2510- Smith Family

5009- Penna Reis Family

6040- Graham Family

6677- Thom Family

7016- Weittenhiller Family

7024- Griesser Family

7046- Griesser Family

7170- Wendy and Grumpy:)

9144- Nowakowski Family

9587- Evans Family

If I have made any mistakes, please let me know. We are SO excited!

[orangemom]

hey -- if you read this before your 3 day cruise please please post info when you return:

looking for info specifically:
1. what time does oceaners club open on the first day - what are the hours posted for oceaners club each day?

2. is there pirate night on the 3 day? what night - what time are fireworks?

3. and on Sunday what time does the navigator say you must be off the ship? I need to arrange fore a shuttle and family wants to stay on as long as possible just looking around and taking pictures - i assume pools are closed but we want to take our time leaving


Take a picture of the navigator please if you can -- all i have found so far is the 4 day navigator -- thank you and safe travels!!

[Purdue Mouse]

Hey y'all-

Leaving tomorrow! Can't wait. I looked at the spreadsheet- I think the Thoms Family left before it was completed. If anyone is still home and reading this, I'll post all of the changes from the spreadsheet in my next post. See y'all soon:)

Hey texaskate - thanks for reposting the stateroom numbers. :flower3:

To Wendy&Grumpy :welcome:

[Wendy&Grumpy]

[QUOTE=texaskate;39870227] I am also including Wendy and Grumpy (that's also what I call my FIL, hope he doesn't read this-lol)- Not sure how many of you will see this, but I am planning on including them.QUOTE]

Ack! I thought we were too late - haven't even made an FE yet.

Let me see what I can do. :)

Thanks for including us! (and if anyone can't, don't worry, we understand completely. :) )

Gonna go print out the list and get on it right away!

[Wendy&Grumpy]

Phewwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!

I picked 11yo Abi up at school and told her we had a mission - as soon as we walked into Target she came up with a great idea :idea: - so we now have 19 kids gifts & 11 adult gifts ready to go! :banana:

...and a tween who is very excited for her first cruise in October (she's not joining us this time but was quite happy to be able to help with the gifts and even more excited :yay: knowing that she will be participating later on!).

Thanks again for including us!

[Wendy&Grumpy]

This time tomorrow we'll be ON THE DREAM!!!! :boat:

I cannot ever remember being this excited!!!:tongue:

Silly, huh? :o

[amysmith282]

Thanks everyone for all of the gifts! My daughter really enjoyed giving and receiving. Hope everyone had a good time even if we had bad weather. We definitely will be doing another Disney in the future. Our fav cruise line so far! Safe travels home!

[mommybunnyof2]

We had a great 3 day cruise -- just waaayyyy too short. The Dream was outstanding!! We booked for another one and said it would be a 7 day next time.

Just wanted to say Thank You :banana: for all the great fish extender gifts!!! We had so much fun coming back to find our extender stuffed full of great surprises. A special thanks for all the birthday wishes for me and my daughter. It was an unforgettable birthday celebration.

[sharoncla]

What a great time! I'm prebooked for Dec 1. Can't wait to get back onboard.
I took a look at Club Pirate on Youtube and it looks like Jack was supposed to come from the top of the funnel to the stage. Wonder why they changed it???

Ship was just amazing. Need to get back on to finish exploring!

It was great to meet everyone!!! Hope to see everyone on future cruises!

Sharon

[Purdue Mouse]

Just got back to Chicago tonight. The Dream exceeded our expectations. We had a great time - thanks to all of you who extended the magic with clever and thoughtful gifts. I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to meet up. I stopped by the atrium before the sail away celebration(s), but no luck. Too bad about the weather. We took advantage of a few spa services and enjoyed one of the best views on the ship. My 12 y.o. loved the Edge.

Oh, I didn't find a participating family in 7016 and guest services didn't have record of the name??

[Purdue Mouse]

hey -- if you read this before your 3 day cruise please please post info when you return:

looking for info specifically:
1. what time does oceaners club open on the first day - what are the hours posted for oceaners club each day?

2. is there pirate night on the 3 day? what night - what time are fireworks?

3. and on Sunday what time does the navigator say you must be off the ship? I need to arrange fore a shuttle and family wants to stay on as long as possible just looking around and taking pictures - i assume pools are closed but we want to take our time leaving


Take a picture of the navigator please if you can -- all i have found so far is the 4 day navigator -- thank you and safe travels!!

The oceaneers club opened at 6pm on port Canaveral day and closed at midnight. The lab closed at 1am.
On Naussau day the hours were from 9am - 12 MD (club) and 9am -1 am (lab)
On Castaway Cay day - 4pm 12 MD (club and lab).

Pirates night took place on Nassau day with events at 8pm, and 10pm with fireworks at 10:30. Lots of families and couples dressed the parts.

On Debarkation morning, breakfast was at 6:45am 1st seating and 8 am 2nd seating in the 3 rotational restaurants. No buffets and no room service. Everyone had to be off by 9am. It went surprisingly smooth with little waiting, but we were off the boat by 8:10am We used ACE transportation for a 3 way plan. It was a little cheaper than Disney transport and they were always on time. Hope this helps.

[OKW93]

Big Boat!!!!! Wow even the not so great weather got to me there was so much to see!

[Wendy&Grumpy]

Thank you everyone for all the fun surprises!

I have to tell you all -- Grumpy, who gave me such a hard time about participating (he is very anti-anything fun!), was always the first one to peek into the bag when we got back to the room - you've all converted him!!! :rotfl2:

Thanks again!

[TheThomsLuvDisney]

What a fabulous trip, I can't believe it's over:sad2:! We were lucky enough to spend 8 days at the parks then followed by the B2B cruise, now I'm going through a deep post-Disney vacation blues. ;)

The ship was amazing and it was fun to have AFV on the ship (one my youngest daughter's favorite shows). Sammie, my youngest, was able to get a shirt and have it signed by Tom Bergeron, she was thrilled.

It was sad that the weather was so chilly on CC. We took advantage and walked the island, something I have never done before (usually too busy laying in the sun with a DOTD in hand).

FE was fabulous but like the pp, I couldn't find 7016 (Weittenhiller Family). I too asked the front desk and they said there was no one by that name on the ship....what happened??? :confused3

I look forward to hearing about everyone's experience. I was actually thinking about doing a trip report, I thought that reliving the experience might help me out of blues:lovestruc!

[disneydreamfan14]

I cruised on the Dream on Feb. 10th and had an AMAZING TIME! One of my favorite vacations to date! Cant wait to possibly sail on the Fantasy on an East/Western Caribbean cruise OR an 8-night Bahamian cruise from NYC next year! What deck was everyone on? I was on deck 6 for my stateroom.

[disneydreamfan14]

What a fabulous trip, I can't believe it's over:sad2:! We were lucky enough to spend 8 days at the parks then followed by the B2B cruise, now I'm going through a deep post-Disney vacation blues. ;)

The ship was amazing and it was fun to have AFV on the ship (one my youngest daughter's favorite shows). Sammie, my youngest, was able to get a shirt and have it signed by Tom Bergeron, she was thrilled.

It was sad that the weather was so chilly on CC. We took advantage and walked the island, something I have never done before (usually too busy laying in the sun with a DOTD in hand).

FE was fabulous but like the pp, I couldn't find 7016 (Weittenhiller Family). I too asked the front desk and they said there was no one by that name on the ship....what happened??? :confused3

I look forward to hearing about everyone's experience. I was actually thinking about doing a trip report, I thought that reliving the experience might help me out of blues:lovestruc!

I agree, It was amazing having AFV on board. I watch Tom on Dancing with the Stars every season and was thrilled to meet him in real life. The ship was huge and amazing, and I wish I was there right now! Cant wait to sail on that wonderful ship again. it was clean and organized!

I am also sad about the bad weather on CC. My family (I went with some extended family as well) and I went on a bike ride on the island and had an awesome time until it began to rain, then we high-tailed it out of there and back to our warm staterooms and the warm showers on the ship. :D

Cant wait to hear back!

[msbiscuit]

I cruised on the Dream on Feb. 10th and had an AMAZING TIME! One of my favorite vacations to date! Cant wait to possibly sail on the Fantasy on an East/Western Caribbean cruise OR an 8-night Bahamian cruise from NYC next year! What deck was everyone on? I was on deck 6 for my stateroom.

I had a great time, too! It was by far the most relaxing trip I've had in a long time. I enjoyed sailing on the Dream so much that I've booked one of the Eastern Caribbean sailings to San Juan on the Fantasy! In fact, I've chosen the very same stateroom. I was on deck 5 aft. :)