October 13, 2011 3-Night Bahamian Cruise on the Dream!

[KayMouse]

Hello all! This is the official Meet Up for the October 13, 2011 sailing for the 3-night cruise on the Disney Dream! Hope to find many people who are going and would like to meet up and participate in FE! Can't wait to hear from you all!
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Official Countdown Ticker to Sail day!
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[IrishCowboy]

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

[PSC]

Hello all

My wife Mary and I will be joining the cruise as well!

2/2/11 - adding link for Fish Extender post


http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42040230&postcount=180

[KayMouse]

Hello all

My wife Mary and I will be joining the cruise as well!

Great! I've already started with planning and buying things :) Is this your first cruise on DCL?

[PSC]

KayMouse

This will be our 2nd cruise. We booked this one during our first cruise a few weeks ago. I see from your signature that you will be doing a land / sea trip and you will be staying on-site - what a great idea! We are looking forward to the Food & Wine festival and the cruise!

[KayMouse]

Yeah! I'm hoping the 3 day isn't too short. I've heard that as soon as you get on, you'll want to rebook! I wish the Dream offered longer sailings, but maybe that'll come later :) and I can't wait for the Fantasy. I've been away from the World for too long! Also ready for the F&W Festival. Are you doing your land portion before or after the cruise?

[PSC]

We currently plan to spent the first part of the week at WDW and the Boardwalk Villas (stumbling distance to F&W) and then cruise to end the week. It's still a bit early to book our room at the Boardwalk (11 months in advance is the earliest for DVC). Last month we did a Land-Sea-Land vacation which was very nice. We might consider doing that again, depending on how our other vacation plans end up.

As you mentioned, the desire to book another cruise while on board is pretty strong. You do get a price break and some on board credits for the next cruise. There were times when the line for on board booking was pretty long, so I think the re-booking program is very successful.

I'm not familiar with the ASM abbreviation - it is All Star Music?

[julied13]

Hello, I'm new to the Dis I currently use the uk discussion board but I came on here to add myself to this cruise.

It is our first Disney Cruise and we are combining it with a stay afterwards at POR . It will be our third trip to a WDW resort hotel.

I have two sons aged, at the moment ,10 and 4. my younger son will be celebrating his 5th birthday while in Florida and we are planning to do the dolphin swim at Discovery Cove on that day.:woohoo:

[PSC]

Julied13 - Welcome to the DIS and to the cruise!

[KayMouse]

We currently plan to spent the first part of the week at WDW and the Boardwalk Villas (stumbling distance to F&W) and then cruise to end the week. It's still a bit early to book our room at the Boardwalk (11 months in advance is the earliest for DVC). Last month we did a Land-Sea-Land vacation which was very nice. We might consider doing that again, depending on how our other vacation plans end up.

As you mentioned, the desire to book another cruise while on board is pretty strong. You do get a price break and some on board credits for the next cruise. There were times when the line for on board booking was pretty long, so I think the re-booking program is very successful.

I'm not familiar with the ASM abbreviation - it is All Star Music?

It's actually All-Star Movies, but I'm debating on switching to Port Orleans French Quarter if free dining or some other amazing offer comes out! Disney never usually fails me with that though, so here's to wishing some Pixie Dust on that :wizard:. And yeah, I heard about the price break onboard for rebooking! I was thinking about booking the Eastern Caribbean while we're there with a dummy date for 2012. :banana:

[KayMouse]

Hello, I'm new to the Dis I currently use the uk discussion board but I came on here to add myself to this cruise.

It is our first Disney Cruise and we are combining it with a stay afterwards at POR . It will be our third trip to a WDW resort hotel.

I have two sons aged, at the moment ,10 and 4. my younger son will be celebrating his 5th birthday while in Florida and we are planning to do the dolphin swim at Discovery Cove on that day.:woohoo:

:welcome::disrocks:

Welcome to the Dis! This place is the best for information! My DD will be 3 at the time of sailing, and will turn 4 in the Bahamas the next day! (October 14th).

Can't wait!:rolleyes1

[julied13]

Hello, I'm new to the Dis I currently use the uk discussion board but I came on here to add myself to this cruise.

It is our first Disney Cruise and we are combining it with a stay afterwards at POR . It will be our third trip to a WDW resort hotel.

I have two sons aged, at the moment ,10 and 4. my younger son will be celebrating his 5th birthday while in Florida and we are planning to do the dolphin swim at Discovery Cove on that day.:woohoo:

Did I say 5th Birthday? I meant 6th!!:blush:

[KayMouse]

Honest mistake :) It happens to the best of us! I was thinking about adding another day at WDW after we disembark the cruise, just so we don't have to drive back to Georgia the same day! Would LOVE to get a good rate at POR.

[julied13]

I'm pretty sure we get different deals here in the U.K. I have free dining with my trip to POR:woohoo:. I did book my cruise with Dreams Unlimited though as it is definately cheaper for me to book via a U.S site.

[KayMouse]

I'm pretty sure we get different deals here in the U.K. I have free dining with my trip to POR:woohoo:. I did book my cruise with Dreams Unlimited though as it is definately cheaper for me to book via a U.S site.

That's what I'm hoping for! I'd be ecstatic to have free dining! I don't think DCL has any offers for 3 day cruises, besides OBC's. You guys in the U.K. get some GREAT offers before we even know about them! :( lol

[KayMouse]

Today makes exactly 1 year until we sail!!!

[MandiB]

I'm on phone booking this cruise now:goodvibes

I'm very excited this will be our 1st Disney Cruise :banana::banana::banana:

Looking forward to participating in the FE!!

[KayMouse]

I'm on phone booking this cruise now:goodvibes

I'm very excited this will be our 1st Disney Cruise :banana::banana::banana:

Looking forward to participating in the FE!!

Yay!!!! Welcome! This is our 1st cruise as well, so we're still learning a lot! I can't wait to get all of you guys' thoughts on the FE! Should be lots of fun!

[MandiB]

Very excited to do the FE, DD has some great ideas for our construction!!
I guess as time gets closer everyone gives their cabin #

[KayMouse]

Yeah, that's what I was thinking! If there ends up being a TON of rooms, I would assume we split them up into sections I.e.- you take 15 rooms, I take 15 rooms, etc, etc. Seems to have worked for some cruises! We'll just have to wait and see!

[MandiB]

Sounds good to me!! Have to do some heavy dreaming, there is snow in my forecast for tonight:eek::eek::eek:

[Colmenares3]

We're possibly in for this cruise, depending on my DS' church retreat schedule. He's 13, will be 14 next fall; anyone else going with a tween/teen?

[MandiB]

We're possibly in for this cruise, depending on my DS' church retreat schedule. He's 13, will be 14 next fall; anyone else going with a tween/teen?

Not here, at cruise time I'll have, a 10 (daughter) and 5yr old (son). Even though my DD thinks she's a tween, I'm not ready for that!! ;)

[3LVDisney]

My family is now booked for this cruise!! It will be myself (Andy), my wife (ToniAnn) and our daughter, Elizabeth who will be turning 7 the first day of the cruise. We are staying at WDW prior to the cruise at Animal Kindom Lodge - Kidani Village from Friday night, October 7 until the morning of the cruise. This will be our third Disney cruise and our first on the Dream.:banana:

[MODisneyfan]

Hello all!! My name is Carrie Lynn and I'm tenative booked for this cruise! It is over my fall break from school next fall!! This is going to be the 2nd cruise for me. I went in May 2008 on the Wonder but my parents first cruise EVER. We went to WDW for a week for my 30th birthday this last December and it didn't turn out all that well so I was trying to stay away from Disney for a little while but it just never works : P I'm super excited but will be even more excited once I get the deposit paid!!

I do have a question... What is FE? I think is what it was.. Is that the Fish Exchange or soemthing like that? I did that on my last cruise and it was SOOOO much fun!! I loved it. There was about 15 of us and there was always something in the holder when we got back. I did mine the first night and it really helped with learning where things were on the ship!! Also we did a meeting and just had a great time. I think a couple of us met up at different times for karokee and such. FUN!!

[3LVDisney]

Hi Carrie Lynn!

Welcome to the cruise! Yes, FE means "fish extenders" and we will be participating this time also. My family and I can't wait to board this beautiful new ship!


-Andy Singer "3LVDisney"

[MODisneyfan]

Hi Carrie Lynn!

Welcome to the cruise! Yes, FE means "fish extenders" and we will be participating this time also. My family and I can't wait to board this beautiful new ship!


-Andy Singer "3LVDisney"

Thank you Andy!! I'm with you. I can't wait to get onboard and explore. I've been on the Wonder but the Dream is going to be something totally different!!

[Never grow up]

Hi Everyone. This is my first post on DISboards. I've been a long time Intercot follower and just recently started following DISboards.

First Cruise and so much to learn. Been talking notes (I'm a planner) and finding some great info.

We are also having a Disney Vow Renewal onboard for our 13th anniversary on this trip. BFF & her DH coming as well & theirs is October 14th (the day of my vow renewal). Can't think of a better way to spend our anniversaries.

My family has been visiting WDW since 1973, DH family since 1975 - now we do it together of course. Minimum of two weeks a year, sometimes sneak in a long weekend trip too.

DVC at Bay Lake since Dec 2008. Loving it!

Would like to participate in FE.

[Syntax]

My sister and i will be onboard as well :) Cant wait

[Never grow up]

Syntax, I'm so glad you two are coming. :banana:

[JeffAmyCole]

We will possibly be joining you all! We are doing the Oct 9 cruise and are considering doing a B2B :cool1: We'll keep you posted!

[cherylp3]

count me in! I will be on this cruise with my husband Todd.

[JeffAmyCole]

It's official...we'll be joining you all :yay: We will be coming off of the 10/9 cruise! Can't get enough of Disney :love: The three of us are soooooo excited! :dance3:

[Sheryl78]

My husband and I are going to be on the Disney Dream on October 13 for our 5th wedding anniversary. We heard about a the fish extender...is this where we post to be a part of that? And what should we bring?

[PSC]

The latest Fish Extender list is at:


http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41607611&postcount=180

[MandiB]

MandiB
Mandi & Paul adults
Sedona 10, Bryce 5
Cabin #2021

[Never grow up]

Never Grow Up
Chris & Jutea - Adults (but act like kids...LOL)
10132

[Never grow up]

Also having Vow Renewal onboard in Nassau. If that makes a difference when looking for FE stuff. Celebrating 13 Magical Years!

[Wendy&Grumpy]

Grumpy & I are taking our first cruise this coming Thursday :woohoo: and we're planning to book the whole family on the 10/13 cruise. :banana:

It'll be us - (real names Diana & Gary) and 4 kids - well, grown & growing kids!
Wyndham - 21, Zac - 20, Xander - 16, and Abi - 11.

I'm so excited! :cheer2:

Just one thing - I know Xander & Abi will have their zones and Wyn is old enough for the adult areas... but what do 20yo's do??? Wyn & Zac would be just as happy to hang out together, if that's allowed?:confused3

[Syntax]

Syntax
Mike & Sherrie 31, and she wont tell us her age lol :rotfl2:
Cabin 10142

[Syntax]

Grumpy & I are taking our first cruise this coming Thursday :woohoo: and we're planning to book the whole family on the 10/13 cruise. :banana:

It'll be us - (real names Diana & Gary) and 4 kids - well, grown & growing kids!
Wyndham - 21, Zac - 20, Xander - 16, and Abi - 11.

I'm so excited! :cheer2:

Just one thing - I know Xander & Abi will have their zones and Wyn is old enough for the adult areas... but what do 20yo's do??? Wyn & Zac would be just as happy to hang out together, if that's allowed?:confused3


Take lots of pics :) we all want to know all about it :)

[Never grow up]

Grumpy & I are taking our first cruise this coming Thursday :woohoo: and we're planning to book the whole family on the 10/13 cruise. :banana:

It'll be us - (real names Diana & Gary) and 4 kids - well, grown & growing kids!
Wyndham - 21, Zac - 20, Xander - 16, and Abi - 11.

I'm so excited! :cheer2:

Just one thing - I know Xander & Abi will have their zones and Wyn is old enough for the adult areas... but what do 20yo's do??? Wyn & Zac would be just as happy to hang out together, if that's allowed?:confused3



Could you tell us which of your children are male and which are female. They are unique and very nice names, just having difficulty determining their genders. Thanks :)

[MODisneyfan]

Paid deposit and I KNOW I'm going for sure now!! WOO HOO!! i'm so excited. Also my best friend and her husband are going to be coming too!! This is my 2nd cruise but everyone else that is going with me it is their first on any cruiseline!! WOO HOO!!

Ok So i want to be in on the Fish Extender thing

modisneyfan
Name - Mike- Dad , Carrie - Mom, Carrie Lynn - ME!!
Stateroon 8186

[pixiefairy]

My husband and I will be joining you all as well for this cruise. It's our first cruise, Disney or otherwise. :goodvibes

Just paid the deposit on Monday night....and my best friend Carrie is also going...(and she knows my room number, but I dont, lol).

:cool1: Hope that this is a wonderful experience for my dh and I. Leaving the kiddos behind for 5 days so we can spend some time together. :lovestruc

[MODisneyfan]

Thought that this link
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1980639

might be useful for those that are doing the FE. there are some great ideas! : )

[MODisneyfan]

Also who would be interested having a meet and greet onboard.

[MODisneyfan]

Here are some fun Monthly and daily "holidays" that I thought would be fun and interesting

October, 2011 Bizarre and Unique Holidays


Month:

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Cookie Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Lupus Awareness Month
National Diabetes Month
National Pizza Month
National Vegetarian Month
National Popcorn Popping Month

Each Day Year 2011:

13 International Skeptics Day

14 Be Bald and Free Day

14 National Dessert Day - take an extra helping, or two

14 World Egg Day - second Friday of the month

15 International Newspaper Carrier Day -date varies each year

15 White Cane Safety Day

15 Sweetest Day Third Saturday of month

16 Bosses Day

16 Dictionary Day

[Wendy&Grumpy]

Could you tell us which of your children are male and which are female. They are unique and very nice names, just having difficulty determining their genders. Thanks :)


It's official - we'll be in staterooms 5652 & 5654!

Diana & Gary

Wyndham - F - 22
Zac - M - 20
Xander - M - 16
Abigale - F - 11 (almost 12. :cutie:)

:dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3:

[MODisneyfan]

WOO HOO!! Congrats!

[budbeerlady]

Hello!!!!!

We are taking our 1st Disney cruise this fall on the Dream. Very excited about it!!!! The family found out a Christmas that we were going on a cruise, we were booked on October 20th but I just had to move it due to a school schedule change.

We are Dd who will be just 11 and Dh and I. We live in West Michigan and visit WDW as often as possible. I am hoping to squeeze in a quick WDW food and wine festival stop before our cruise but Dh isn't onboard with that yet.

[budbeerlady]

It's official - we'll be in staterooms 5652 & 5654!

Diana & Gary

Wyndham - F - 22
Zac - M - 20
Xander - M - 16
Abigale - F - 11 (almost 12. :cutie:)

:dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3:

And hello neighbor, we just took # 5650 on that side! :rotfl2:

[Wendy&Grumpy]

And hello neighbor, we just took # 5650 on that side! :rotfl2:

How exciting! Who all is traveling in your group?

[budbeerlady]

How exciting! Who all is traveling in your group?

Dh (34), myself (34) and Dd who will just be 11. :wave2:

[Wendy&Grumpy]

Dh (34), myself (34) and Dd who will just be 11. :wave2:

My youngest, Abi, will also be 11! Maybe our girls will have new friends!

[julied13]

Hello. It looks like i'm the only UK visitor on this thread at the moment:lmao: I would definately like to be involved in the Fish Extender. We are:

Julie and Shane(Adults!)
Daniel (11) and Samuel (5)Turns 6 on 10/18!

Stateroom Number :10045 :surfweb::banana::lmao::thumbsup2

[MODisneyfan]

Welcome aboard budbeerlady and julied13

I can't wait! I've already started on my Extender gifts!!

[PSC]

The latest Fish Extender link is at:

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=41607611&postcount=180

[3LVDisney]

We would be happy to be part of the FE. We will be in #12506. Me-Andy(45), DW-ToniAnn (43), DD-Elizabeth (7). It will be our daughter's 7th birthday on the first night of the cruise!

-3LVDisney

Also, would anyone be interested in joining together to rent a cabana on the family beach at Castaway Cay?

[cherylp3]

we would like to be in for the FE - 6574 - me (Cheryl) and Todd (42 on Oct. 14th! )

[PSC]

Welcome 3LVDisney & cherylp3!

[pixiefairy]

Hi! We'd also like to get in on the fish extender. It's our first cruise, and just me and my dh.

Stateroom 6190....Marty (dh) and Dawn (me). :)

[PSC]

Hi pixiefairy - you are on the list! Welcome aboard!

[MODisneyfan]

Welcome Marty and Dawn!!

[cherylp3]

I just got off the dream, looking forward to go back!

Also so my dh and I don't have to sit alone - is anyone interested in dining with us?.
(Note I have allergies and eat vegan out. I don't mind what you eat)

If so, please let me know via PM.

[MODisneyfan]

SOOOOOO how is everyone doin? Who all is going to be doing a pre or post package? What shore excurtions is everyone thinkingkl about or looking into ? Lets get to talking. I'm so excited!!

[MandiB]

SOOOOOO how is everyone doin? Who all is going to be doing a pre or post package? What shore excurtions is everyone thinkingkl about or looking into ? Lets get to talking. I'm so excited!!

HEY!! Excited here too!!!
We are doing a pre-package, staying at AK-Kidani Village Oct 8-13. This is our first Disney cruise so not sure about shore excursions, yet....recommend any??

[VAgal76]

Count our clan in. We're doing a B2B - Oct 9 first. :cool1: I got a crew of Myself & DH are in our 30's, MIL (50's), SIL (20s) and DS is 15. Can't wait! Cruised the Magic & Wonder so I'm very much looking forward to the Dream. :cutie:

[MODisneyfan]

HEY!! Excited here too!!!
We are doing a pre-package, staying at AK-Kidani Village Oct 8-13. This is our first Disney cruise so not sure about shore excursions, yet....recommend any??

hi MandiB!!!! I'm going to be at Pop from Oct 9 to 13 : ) We are going to go over to Busch Gardens and only get one day at the parks : ( But I'm still excited!! We are going to go to MNSSHP the night that we return! It is AWESOME and my parents first cruise and Halloween Party!!

I have been on the same iten but on the Wonder a couple of years ago. I know that there are a few good excursion. Especially in Nassau. I took the Nassau city tour on the last one and that was REALLY fun. I know that alot of people really like just self guideing to the pirate museum but there is a GREAT one that had a combination of the city tour and a botanical gardens that is wonderful I've heard. We are going on the dolphin encounter but if for some reason that one falls through we are DEFINATLY going on the city tour/gardens tour. I don't know if you have ever been to Nassau but it is very historic and with the city tour it give more then just the view of the market and a few other shops. There is also the Atlantis. It is a beautiful hotel but I would just go and look around because it is not worth the money that you pay for the dolphin experience or the pool access. There is another beach getaway that is in the same area as the other dolphin experience and that is definatly the best way (beside going off on your own) to get beach access...

At CC I know that the stingray feeds are very popular! The last time I road a bike around the island and that is VERY fun. You get to go to areas that unless you walk to them you cant get to any other way! There is also an observation tower that when you climb to the top you can see the entire island!

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Well i have started on the FE gifts for the kids. I am all but done with theirs and starting to get a few things for the adult ones! I'm so excited that I am accually getting a pretty good head start on this one. Last time I was getting things the night before! It was a MESS !!
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OK Since Mandi told her plans i am going to share mine. We are staying at POP from Oct 9th to the 13th. We are driving so we should arrive early on the 9th (Well about noon) We are going to check in and go to the Aribian Nights dinner show that evening The 10th we are going to go to Busch Gardens ( I was originally going to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter but since my family are on the larger side and none of us are really into roller coasters and such I'm afraid that we might not have enough to do there SOOOOO my mom really wanted to go to BG so that is where we are going) The 11th we are just going to relax ( Most of the time I'm not a huge fan of this as I like to plan especially at Disney but we are really going to need this day as I'm a full time student as is my mom so things get crazy) The only thing that I'm even thinking about is catching Cirque that night but we will see closer to time if we really want to go. The 12th we are going to the parks. Mostly Epcot as that is my favorite but we might start off at MK and then go over as we have hoppers. Also my bestie Dawn and her husband will be arriving this day so I don't have a clue what they are going to be doing or when we might meet up) The 13th we have a REALLY early breakfast and then heading to port!! Then the cruise. On the 16th (disembarkation day) we are going back to POP and to MNSSHP that night!
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Dinning
We don't have as many ressies as we normally do but in my opinion enought
The 12th we have breakfast at Whispering Canyons and dinner at Garden Grill. The 13th we have breakfast at Captains Grill and the 16th we have a early dinner at the Plaza!

[cherylp3]

well since I live in Orlando, I'm going to be in the parks on the 9th.

[VAgal76]

Sorry, I can't comment regarding shore excursions in Nassau. We plan just to stay on the ship.

I'll certainly miss attending MNSSHP this year. We have a ball at that party each and every time. Best firework display to boot! Lucky dawgs! If you are thinking about it - I have to say to do it. It's worth the cost and time. ::yes::

[PSC]

Mary and I will be arriving on Sunday 10/9 and staying at the Boardwalk Villas prior to the cruise. We are looking forward to enjoying the F&W festival right next door!

We haven't thought much about shore excursions at Nassau for this trip, but I'm definitely not going to allow the same thing as our last visit - spending way too much money at the various jewelry stores! Damn those blue diamonds! It would have been way cheaper to take my whole dinner table to go swim with the dolphins!

After the cruise we will go back to the Boardwalk for a bit and possibly MNSSHP (never did that before).

[MODisneyfan]

PSC- That sounds like alot of fun! I would love to stay at the Boardwalk just during the F&W!!! I use to work at Disney in reservations and I will tell you that was DEFINATLY the most popular resort. I figured that it is due to being able to walk back to the hotel and not worry about getting on a bus after drinking all day! ( not that it is your case but that is my personal hypothisus) That is why I want to stay there. Also you HAVE to make it to MNSSHP!! It is very different. I love (even at my age) to dress up and trick or treat! There are also alot of characters that you dont' get to see except for the parties and the "normal" characters like Mickey and Minnie are in their costums making those pictures even more special. I have been four times and each one is even better then the last! I would definatly suggest it!

VAgal - Why are you staying on the ship???? I'm just wondering. It looks like you have been on quite a few cruises so you might have been a couple of times before but this will be my 3rd time to Nassau and I still love it! I love to go barter with the people in the market and learn about the culture. This is also my parents and best friend and her husbands trip to Nassau so that might be another reason to get out and explore but I love it. So I just wanted to get your opinion. I'm just curious. I know that the Dream is a new ship and I don't blame you for staying and exploring, part of me wants to do the same thing. No bashing just wondering : )

Cherylp - I'm jelious! I wish I still lived in Orlando!!

[MODisneyfan]

I just about got everything I need for the adult FE gifts so I'm very excited. I'm got some great deals while shopping today so we are going to see how things turn out

[PSC]

PSC- That sounds like alot of fun! I would love to stay at the Boardwalk just during the F&W!!! I use to work at Disney in reservations and I will tell you that was DEFINATLY the most popular resort. I figured that it is due to being able to walk back to the hotel and not worry about getting on a bus after drinking all day! ( not that it is your case but that is my personal hypothisus) That is why I want to stay there. Also you HAVE to make it to MNSSHP!! It is very different. I love (even at my age) to dress up and trick or treat! There are also alot of characters that you dont' get to see except for the parties and the "normal" characters like Mickey and Minnie are in their costums making those pictures even more special. I have been four times and each one is even better then the last! I would definatly suggest it!

Carrie Lynne - you caught me! I admit to successfully completing "Beers around the World" with my 21 year old niece on my last visit to EPCOT. Even I'm not foolish enough to attempt a drink at all of the extra kiosks during F&W (not that I could afford the circuit). We have been fortunate enough to stay at the Boardwalk during F&W before and you are right - it is great! I just booked my MNSSHP tickets today - for one of our days after the cruise. Glad to hear your positive report - it sounds like fun!

[VAgal76]

MOdisneyfan - That's EXACTLY why I stay BWV/BWI for F&W. So I can just stumble back to my room. :rotfl2: I screwed up this year and missed my 7 month window to book BWV. I'm at AKV but waitlisted for BWV...still nothing, but something could pull through at the last minute. :rolleyes1 I'm actually not big into shopping unless it's something specific. If it were the Wonder I'd probably entertain going to a casino or hanging out at Atlantis. I've been waiting a long time for the Dream. I'm going to enjoy every minute. I prefer to get off the beaten path, which prob isn't wise in Bahamas. Just looking to chill this go around, it's been a very stressful year for my DH and I. The bars are open, the pool will be less crowded, etc.

It's official, we are signing up to the FE. This will be my first go at it. I need something fun to focus on until October.
4 adults (3 Gals, 1 Big Fella)
1 teen DS
#12002

Has anyone tried to set up a M&M for embarkation day yet? Maybe I missed it. :upsidedow

[MODisneyfan]

Carrie Lynne - you caught me! I admit to successfully completing "Beers around the World" with my 21 year old niece on my last visit to EPCOT. Even I'm not foolish enough to attempt a drink at all of the extra kiosks during F&W (not that I could afford the circuit). We have been fortunate enough to stay at the Boardwalk during F&W before and you are right - it is great! I just booked my MNSSHP tickets today - for one of our days after the cruise. Glad to hear your positive report - it sounds like fun!

LOL... I'm so excited that you are going to MNSSHP!! It is so much fun!! you HAVE to dress up ( well you don't have to but it makes it that much more fun) The last time I went with my bestie, roomie and 2 other friends from across the pond, we went as mouseateres! It was fun and EASY. My friend just ironed on our names in black letters to the front of the shirt, we wore black pants ( shorts, capris, what ever fits) and the basic black mickey ears! It was SO easy! I'm thinking about doing that again this year but I'm also thinking about going as a princess!! LOL

MOdisneyfan - That's EXACTLY why I stay BWV/BWI for F&W. So I can just stumble back to my room. :rotfl2: I screwed up this year and missed my 7 month window to book BWV. I'm at AKV but waitlisted for BWV...still nothing, but something could pull through at the last minute. :rolleyes1 I'm actually not big into shopping unless it's something specific. If it were the Wonder I'd probably entertain going to a casino or hanging out at Atlantis. I've been waiting a long time for the Dream. I'm going to enjoy every minute. I prefer to get off the beaten path, which prob isn't wise in Bahamas. Just looking to chill this go around, it's been a very stressful year for my DH and I. The bars are open, the pool will be less crowded, etc.

It's official, we are signing up to the FE. This will be my first go at it. I need something fun to focus on until October.
4 adults (3 Gals, 1 Big Fella)
1 teen DS
#12002

Has anyone tried to set up a M&M for embarkation day yet? Maybe I missed it. :upsidedow

LOL.. Keeping my fingers crossed that you get BWV!!! Much closer and easier to stumble back! That is my favorite thing about the cruise too.

I don't blame you one bit! If it wasn't for the fact that we are hoping to go swim with the dolphins and my mom wants to do some shopping I would probley not leave the ship either. It is like with RCL and the Allure or Oasis of the Seas. They ships are getting SO big that you want to experience and see everything. You are almost paying just to be on the ship and not the accual ports anymore. I think that is awesome!! Make sure to fit in soe AquaDuck time. I have heard on some TR that it was still a wait but wasn't bad at all in port! So enjoy it!! : )

WOO HOO!! Welcome!!

[MODisneyfan]

OH I was going to mention!! I'm ALMOST done with getting everything around for FE gifts!! I'm so excited to start working on them! I am not the best at homemade things so it might not turn out how I really want but we are going to see!! I wish I could post pictures but I want everyone to be surprised!!!!!!

[MODisneyfan]

OH I was also going to see if anyone wanted to meet up while onboard? I hope that it gets a little more active around here the close we get to date but I have a cute idea! I thought we might meet up and do a scavenger hunt even if it a photo one. Like give clues and you have to go take a picture with it or of it and then you come back and we look at them and then those that find the correct items wins a small prize!! I think it might be a fun way to see the ship and get to know one another. What does everyone thing?

[VAgal76]

What no fast pass for Aquaduck? :rotfl2:

I was wondering about a meet up as well. I know the group is still kind of small so a scavenger hunt could work. That's always fun. :thumbsup2

[PSC]

Moved the list to the last page.

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42040230&postcount=180

[MODisneyfan]

What no fast pass for Aquaduck? :rotfl2:

I was wondering about a meet up as well. I know the group is still kind of small so a scavenger hunt could work. That's always fun. :thumbsup2

LMAO. That would ROCK if they finally came up with something like that! Maybe open at 9am instead of 11 each day and only people on certain decks could go durning that time and then the rest is open. I don't think in Oct we are going to have a problem but it still might be a cool idea....

I had posted about one earlier but no one really said anything so I thought maybe if it was more then just a meet then maybe more people might get involved. I can work on the hunt clues and see what I can come up with

Here is an update to the Fish Extender list. Anybody else interested in participating can post a message to this thread with your DIS board name, the names and ages of kids in your party and your cabin number. The list that follows is sorted by cabin number and is current through post 75:


MandiB - Mandi & Paul (adults), Sedona 10, Brice 5 - abin 2021
budbeerlady - Jenifer & Josh (adults), Hailey 11 - cabin 5650
Wendy&Grumpy - Diana & Gary (adults), Wyndham 22, Zac 20, Xander 16, Abi 11 - cabin 5652 & 5654
PSC - Scott & Mary (adults) - cabin 6098
pixiefairy - Marty & Dawn (adults) - cabin 6190
cherylp3 - Cheryl & Todd (adults) - cabin 6574
MODisneyFan - Mike, Carrie, Carrie Lynn (adults) - cabin 8186
julied13 - Julie & Shane (adults), Daniel 11 & Samuel 6 - cabin 10045
Never Grow Up - Chris & Jutea (adults) - cabin 10132
Syntax - Mike & Sheri - cabin 10142
VAgal76 - 4 adults, 1 teen - 12002
3LVDisney - Andy & ToniAnn(adults), Elizabeth 7 - cabin 12506

THANK YOU!!! I had all my kids things done and now I just have a few more things for te adults and I am done : ) I love being ahead for a change!

[MandiB]

Here is an update to the Fish Extender list. Anybody else interested in participating can post a message to this thread with your DIS board name, the names and ages of kids in your party and your cabin number. The list that follows is sorted by cabin number and is current through post 75:


MandiB - Mandi & Paul (adults), Sedona 10, Brice 5 - abin 2021
budbeerlady - Jenifer & Josh (adults), Hailey 11 - cabin 5650
Wendy&Grumpy - Diana & Gary (adults), Wyndham 22, Zac 20, Xander 16, Abi 11 - cabin 5652 & 5654
PSC - Scott & Mary (adults) - cabin 6098
pixiefairy - Marty & Dawn (adults) - cabin 6190
cherylp3 - Cheryl & Todd (adults) - cabin 6574
MODisneyFan - Mike, Carrie, Carrie Lynn (adults) - cabin 8186
julied13 - Julie & Shane (adults), Daniel 11 & Samuel 6 - cabin 10045
Never Grow Up - Chris & Jutea (adults) - cabin 10132
Syntax - Mike & Sheri - cabin 10142
VAgal76 - 4 adults, 1 teen - 12002
3LVDisney - Andy & ToniAnn(adults), Elizabeth 7 - cabin 12506

Under MandiB, can you please correct my son's name it's Bryce, thanks!!

[PSC]

Mandi

Good catch - Bryce is now spelled correctly.

[3LVDisney]

Just reserved a cabana at Castaway Cay. Expensive, but I am hoping it is worth it!

[cherylp3]

oh yes, very worth it according to my friends. 2 groups of them have done the cabanas and then split the cost.

[MODisneyfan]

Has anyone been able to book their shore excursions ? I know those that are Castaway Club members should be able to and the bottom tier can book July 15th as long as your cruise is paid in full

[VAgal76]

Just reserved a cabana at Castaway Cay. Expensive, but I am hoping it is worth it!

Same here! Concierge told me to book it since they go like hot cakes and that I could cancel if I changed my mind up to 3 days prior to sailing at no charge. We are still debating the whole is the cabana worth the price here also. :confused3 The positives that I see: the private, beach front area & I will *actually* get to relax on a hammock (several cruises and never actually got one before!). With the construction of the beach cabanas it looks like the family beach expansion got eaten up by this project along yet they added a lot of people on the new ship. That has me a little concerned as it never felt crowded to us before. I was always able to find a shady spot because most people are sun worshippers. ;) The pictures I've seen and wow - the family beach looks much busier. Otherwise, we've never had any issues with getting our bike rentals or waiting for lunch. We typically have our own water to start our beach day and just replenish on the island. I'm a sunscreen-o-holic. It's nice they include it, but I always have a stash in my bag. So I'm paying $$$$ for a little less crowded beach area, being able to relax in a hammock and not having to lug a bottle of water for everyone in our bag. Wondering if those items alone are worth the cost. :confused3

MoDisney - Most definitely you should be able to book at the 90 day mark for repeat cruiser if paid in full. I've never had an issue with the system. :thumbsup2

[Wendy&Grumpy]

Sadly, Zac will not be joining us after all. :sad1:

How could the planners of MLG Orlando not respect our first family cruise?!?! :confused3

Oh well... next year he'll be 21 instead of in that in-between-not-much-offered-age!

The rest of us are very excited that we are down to double digits in our countdown!

[MODisneyfan]

WOO HOO!! I just booked my excurtions and I'm SO excited!! WOO HOO BABY!! I was able to get the Dolphin Encounter for my mom and I and my dad is going to observe. Then on Castaway cay my mom and I are going to do the Cabana massages on Serenity Bay and then we all 3 are going nthat afternoon on a glass bottom boat ride . I'm so excited...

So has everyone that has been able get what they were wanting? How about dinning reservations? I'm so excited I just can't hid it.. 89 more days!

[budbeerlady]

WOO HOO!! I just booked my excurtions and I'm SO excited!! WOO HOO BABY!! I was able to get the Dolphin Encounter for my mom and I and my dad is going to observe. Then on Castaway cay my mom and I are going to do the Cabana massages on Serenity Bay and then we all 3 are going nthat afternoon on a glass bottom boat ride . I'm so excited...

So has everyone that has been able get what they were wanting? How about dinning reservations? I'm so excited I just can't hid it.. 89 more days!


Congrats on getting what you want. We are not planning to do much for excursions, more of a relax, lay around type of trip. Very unusual for me. :rotfl: Right now I am on the fence about squeezing in MNSSHP. We loved it when we did it in 2008 and it would let us have a night at MK. I don't know.... Maybe if a decent room discount code is released we could spend the night and do the party.

[PSC]

Mary and I are going to try the wave runners while we are at Castaway Cay. It's kind of expensive to get two, but we are both experienced motorcyclists and neither of us was willing to sit on the back - just like on our bikes!

I was a little surprised to see availability for dinner at Palo and Remy. I think I'd like to see the "regular" restaurants this cruise. I'm especially interested in seeing the Artists Palate and the upgrades from the Wonder/Magic.

[MODisneyfan]

I noticed that too.. There were alot of time slots left but I'm guessing that since it is a new ship that people are wanting to try out the restaurants that is why I didnt' want to book. I have looked at the menus and they all sound so good! Also Palo's is on every ship where as Remy's isn't so more people are going to pay that extra to do something that is special to that ship! I know that I was thinking about it for awhile myself. I've been to Palo's on the wonder and WAS NOT impressed and thought that it was trully a waste of money

[LadyRob]

:wave2: Hi everybody!!! I made final payment today so my 2 girls and I will be joining you on this cruise. Whoop Whoop!! :banana::banana:


Please add us to the FE list.
Shamiki (adult)
Kierra 15
Destiny 6
Cabin 8678

[stingfancb]

:wave2: Hi everybody!!! I made final payment today so my 2 girls and I will be joining you on this cruise. Whoop Whoop!! :banana::banana:


Please add us to the FE list.
Shamiki (adult)
Kierra 15
Destiny 6
Cabin 8678

Hey, Lady Rob!
We were on the Dream Feb 24th cruise together!! We're back and bringing family. :banana: There will be 7 of us in 3 staterooms. Jerry and myself, his mom and 2 sons and my daughter and son. All "kids" are in their mid 20's. :woohoo:

[LadyRob]

Hey, Lady Rob!
We were on the Dream Feb 24th cruise together!! We're back and bringing family. :banana: There will be 7 of us in 3 staterooms. Jerry and myself, his mom and 2 sons and my daughter and son. All "kids" are in their mid 20's. :woohoo:

Wow! How cool is that! I'm bringing family too. I have finally convinced my parents to cruise and I'm also bringing a friend who, for years, has put up with my Disney addiction. I know they all are going to love it!

[Wendy&Grumpy]

80 days and counting!!!

[MODisneyfan]

I'm saddened to say but my friend Dawn and her husband are no long able to come on the cruise :( So please take them off of the FE list. thanks

[PSC]

The latest link can be found at http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42492585&postcount=180 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42492585&postcount=144)

[EyeDisneyCruise]

Here is an update to the Fish Extender list. Anybody else interested in participating can post a message to this thread with your DIS board name, the names and ages of kids in your party and your cabin number. The list that follows is sorted by cabin number and is current through post 97:


MandiB - Mandi & Paul (adults), Sedona 10, Bryce 5 - cabin 2021
budbeerlady - Jenifer & Josh (adults), Hailey 11 - cabin 5650
Wendy&Grumpy - Diana & Gary (adults), Wyndham 22, Xander 16, Abi 11 - cabin 5652 & 5654
PSC - Scott & Mary (adults) - cabin 6098
cherylp3 - Cheryl & Todd (adults) - cabin 6574
MODisneyFan - Mike, Carrie, Carrie Lynn (adults) - cabin 8186
LadyRob - Shamiki (adult), Kierra 15, Destiny 6 - cabin 8678
julied13 - Julie & Shane (adults), Daniel 11 & Samuel 6 - cabin 10045
Never Grow Up - Chris & Jutea (adults) - cabin 10132
Syntax - Mike & Sheri - cabin 10142
VAgal76 - Bonnie, Chris, Patricia, Megan (adults), Nathan 15 - 12002
3LVDisney - Andy & ToniAnn(adults), Elizabeth 7 - cabin 12506

Please count us in for FE:


Trisha
Ben (dh)
Alexandra (dd7)
Zachary (ds4)
cabin: 7562

[EyeDisneyCruise]

Hello All!

We are so excited to be joining you and seeing the Disney Dream in person!! We are:

Trisha
Ben (dh)
Alexandra (dd7)
Zachary (ds4)
cabin: 7562

Celebrating both Alexandra & Zachary's birthdays Alexandra October 1st, Zachary October 18th

Please count us in for FE!!

We are also joining a few of you doing the B2B with the previous 4 day October 9th cruise!

Trisha

[budbeerlady]

Hello All!


Celebrating both Alexandra & Zachary's birthdays Alexandra October 1st, Zachary October 18th

We are also joining a few of you doing the B2B with the previous 4 day October 9th cruise!

Trisha


Welcome!!!! :thumbsup2 My Dd also has an October 1st birthday, she will be 11! I hope Alexandra has a great one!

[MODisneyfan]

2 MONTHS FROM TODAY WE SET SAIL!!! I'm so excited.. I hope all of you are too.. I wish that we would all start talking more : ( I would love to get to know everyone but no one is really chatty.. So I'm going to start

HI My name is Carrie Lynn. My parent and I are going to be on this cruise. We are all from Pleasant Hope, Missouri.. A small town of 500 people a little north of Springfield. Even though I'm 30, I'm a student at Missouri State University in Springfield. I'm going for a degree in Hospitality and Hotel Management. My parents are also in school as we are trying to reasses thing. I love dolphins so I'm extatic about going on the dolphin excurion in Nassau!! This is my 3rd cruise, 2nd with Disney and my parents first. I think that they are going to be surprised how large the ship is. My dad was calling it a boat and we had to correct him : P Before the cruise we are going to spend a couple of days in Tampa at Busch Gardens and a day at Disney going between MK and EP. The daythat we return we are going to MNSSHP that I am trying to find a princess dress to wear for! Anyways, I hope that we are all able to have a great trip and atleast get to know one another!

[MODisneyfan]

Also I just noticed that alot of the kids ages are really close so maybe your guys need to chat so that way the kids would know atleast one person or more in their club that they could hang out with and have a friend

[PSC]

Hello All!


Please count us in for FE!!


Trisha

Trisha - you are all set up for the FE. Welcome aboard!

Per Carrie Lynn's request, My name is Scott and my wife is Mary. This will be our 2nd cruise - the first one was on the Wonder for our 30th wedding anniversary last year. We won the pirate trivia contest on our last cruise! In real life I work as a software engineer for large telecommunications companies, and Mary is a scientist for Colgate-Palmolive. For fun we are both experienced motorcyclists and we also teach motorcycle safety courses. We'll be staying at the Boardwalk Villas for a few days before and after the cruise, and are looking forward to enjoying the food and wine festival.

[Sheryl78]

My husband and I are in on the fish extenders!
Jay and Sheryl (adults) Cabin 10134

[MODisneyfan]

HI Scott!!! WOW 30 year ( well probley 31 by now) My parents have also been married 31 years... I'm not going to be asking you any pirate trivia you would probley kick my butt at that!! LOL.. You and Mary have such fun jobs it sounds!! I use to want to be a marine Biologist. And my Chem teacher kept trying to convince me to go into Chem but it never worked out as I didn't know exactly what I was going to do with it!! But that sounds like fun.. I think it would be better to work at like Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream company in VT.. Get to make all those different flavors. That would be ALOT of fun atleast to me.. LOL.. I have heard that a few of the islands have motorcycle tours... Have you looked in Nassau? That would be fun.. You just rent one for the day and you just ride around.. I think that would be alot of fun especially if it was somewhere that you have been to before. Get out of the tourist area into the REAL island!! i've always wanted to stay at the Boardwalk.. I don't really like the Pool though. The huge Clown freaks me out : P I love the food and wine festival. It is one of my favorites!! LOVE IT.. I enjoy the additional countries that are represented and that you can have Chedder Cheese Soup without having to make a dinning reservation : P The wine isn't that much for me as I don't really drink all that much.. I'm sure I will get a konk cooler at Castaway and a sail away drink!! But that is probley about it... I have to laugh as my mom is just like that but she is SO excited to get one of those fruity drinks with the umbrella for the sailaway partyMy mom don't get excited over much but she is DEFINATLY excited for this trip!!!!!

[Never grow up]

Still in for FE but husband and I are now not doing vow renewal and are separated. Bringing another person instead so 2 adults. Jutea and ??? cabin 10132.

[MODisneyfan]

Still in for FE but husband and I are now not doing vow renewal and are separated. Bringing another person instead so 2 adults. Jutea and ??? cabin 10132.

Oh Sweetie.. This cruise is just want you need.. Some time for some R&R.. CC is also a great place to think too.. If you take a walk on the bike trail to the untouched part of the beach it is just quiet and so peaceful!

[Never grow up]

Thanks Carrie or is it Carrie Lynn??? Sheryl78 is my BFF from college and Syntax are 2 of my my cousins so I know I will have fun! Spending 5 days at Bay Lake Tower before the cruise. Food and Wine Festival is a yearly event for me and a good place to get things started before the cruise. I'm excited about taking my new friend though.

[Never grow up]

PSC,
It will now be Jutea and Trey, 2 adults. Thanks.

[MODisneyfan]

Thanks Carrie or is it Carrie Lynn??? Sheryl78 is my BFF from college and Syntax are 2 of my my cousins so I know I will have fun! Spending 5 days at Bay Lake Tower before the cruise. Food and Wine Festival is a yearly event for me and a good place to get things started before the cruise. I'm excited about taking my new friend though.

Good Morning!!! Carrie Lynn is fine!!! Carrie is my mom :P That is so cool that you have friends coming with ya.. I'm jelous about BLT.. I have looked at renting points to try to stay there but even then it isn't like you are guarenteeded to stay there. That is awesome. Do you know what kind of veiw that you have? I have told my mom for graudation that I want to stay there for a week with a MK view. Don't see that happeneing but you never know.. Food and Wine is the BEST. I love the food more then the wine but I went atleast 5 times when I lived in Orlando.

[MODisneyfan]

Good Mickey Morning!!!! Hope that everyone had a wonderful weekend!! Mine was CRAZY.. I am taking a pre-Accounting class that starts today so I was trying to get things organized like my room, book bag, ect.. Well I got my room and laundry done but that was about it : P AND on top of that I was taking my shower and my mom runs in and one of our cats are having kittens. Last time she lost all 6 of them that she had but this time she seems to be doing much better. She only had 4 ( 2 yellow and white, 1 calico and 1 all white) But they are so small that I don't know if they are going to make it or not but we will see...

So how is everyone doing on the cruise front? Have the shore excusions been made? What ya doin? What about dinning? Did you get your palo reservation or di you have to try to get one onboard?

So I thought I would ask another getting to know you question - What is one interesting fact about you? I have quite a few.. 1) I use to work for the Disney Travel Company in 2008 and it was one of the best jobs I ever had. 2) I have auditioned for a number of years (2005-2007 3 seasons) of American Idol and have made it to the next to last round once!!

OK, well I hope that you all have a magical day!!! :wizard:

[MODisneyfan]

SO I got an email from Disney today about things that you can add to the room like flowers and such. Well they have a great deal on prepaid pictures. 10 credits ( 5x7 =1 credit or 8x10 = 2 credits) for 89.00 20 for 149 or 30 for 199.. I don't know how many pictures I am going to be taking on a 3 day but I know that is a good deal as I think the 5x7's are like 12.00 or something on the cruise.. I THINK.. So Don't get angry if I'm not correct. That makes it 6.67 each for the 30 pics (that seems a little much for 3 days though) and then there are the 20 that equals up to be 7.45 a picture for the 5x7's! I really wish that they had more of a photopass system like they do at the park where you could add your park and cruise pictures onto one CD. That would be AWESOME!!!!!!

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/planning-center/gifts-and-amenities/?sourcecode=14971&CMP=EMC-DCLFY11Q2cmrpasg0007

[MODisneyfan]

GOOD MORNING,

Where is everyone!! I thought that the more I talked the more people would post.. Guess not.. 54 days until I leave for FL

[cherylp3]

good morning - don't forget to visit the tiki room when you come to wdw. went there yesterday.

[MODisneyfan]

AND??? What did ya think??? Is it better now then it was under new management?

[MODisneyfan]

HUM!!!! I just was reading where the port doesn't open now until 11am? I signed up earlier but it looks like they just added me to the 11am to 11:30 group.. I just hadn't heard this and wanted to make sure that everyone else knew!

[Never grow up]

Carrie Lynn, This trip is a one bedroom with MK view. I've had it before and it was awesome. Nothing like having a bubble bath in the jacuzzi tub and see out the window to the castle. It's using up all my 2012 points but I don't mind. Next year I'll just pay cash and stay at the Poly. Everyone in my party all got 11am as well. Hopefully we can enjoy a full day of fun onboard before we set sail.

[MODisneyfan]

Carrie Lynn, This trip is a one bedroom with MK view. I've had it before and it was awesome. Nothing like having a bubble bath in the jacuzzi tub and see out the window to the castle. It's using up all my 2012 points but I don't mind. Next year I'll just pay cash and stay at the Poly. Everyone in my party all got 11am as well. Hopefully we can enjoy a full day of fun onboard before we set sail.

o...m...G!!! That would be AMAZING. I told my mom but ofcourse she wasn't as excited!! that is AMAZING!!! Have I mentioned that is amazing : P That acually sounds perfect right about now. I might look into getting into DVC. I don't know much about it but we spend so much money on trips every year it would be nice to know that we would already have the room paid for and we could also go to other destinations like Hawaii!

WOO HOO for 11am peeps : P :banana:

[cherylp3]

yes much better with the old management back :)

[MODisneyfan]

For some odd reason at 11:30pm it dawned on me all the stuff that I need to get done before heading out in 53 days!!! I have a 2 page to do list. I wanted to get it all done over the summer cause I'm taking 18 hours at school this semester.. This is going to be a stressful 54 days!

[PSC]

It's using up all my 2012 points but I don't mind.

Using all your 2012 points?! Sounds to me like you need more points!

Do you think you will be doing an add on during the cruise?

[Never grow up]

PSC, probably not going to add on points this year. If I do, I'll wait until after the divorce so I don't have to fight for my DVC. Hopefully he will realize he can't afford the payments and let me have what we own now.

Also, I can probably start tagging along with my brother and his family on some of their WDW trips. They are DVC too. My dorm mate from college lives in Orlando and I have cousins in Sarasota. I am GM at a hotel and have a lot of hook ups in the industry. I have plenty of options.

[Never grow up]

For some odd reason at 11:30pm it dawned on me all the stuff that I need to get done before heading out in 53 days!!! I have a 2 page to do list. I wanted to get it all done over the summer cause I'm taking 18 hours at school this semester.. This is going to be a stressful 54 days!

Wow! My list is very short. I've had my FE stuff taken care of for a few months now and I made a res at Remy. Other than that, it's throwing clothes in the suitcase, stopping at the liquor store and making my way to the ship.

[MODisneyfan]

Wow! My list is very short. I've had my FE stuff taken care of for a few months now and I made a res at Remy. Other than that, it's throwing clothes in the suitcase, stopping at the liquor store and making my way to the ship.

That sounds nice... I'm a TA so I plan for a living : P AND there are 3 of us that I have to get packed and if we don't organzie it can be a mess I have a bunch of my FE stuff but that was old list and people have added so I don't have enough and now the kids things are going to work as I don't have enough so I am going to have to rethink.. But as long as I'm organized it shoudl be ok.

[MODisneyfan]

PSC, probably not going to add on points this year. If I do, I'll wait until after the divorce so I don't have to fight for my DVC. Hopefully he will realize he can't afford the payments and let me have what we own now.

Also, I can probably start tagging along with my brother and his family on some of their WDW trips. They are DVC too. My dorm mate from college lives in Orlando and I have cousins in Sarasota. I am GM at a hotel and have a lot of hook ups in the industry. I have plenty of options.

REALLY.. What hotel? Is it a chain. I'm going to school for Hotel Management so I would love to chat with you some time. I'm hoping that after school I can head to Orlando again. I am working at Big Cedar Lodge in Branson right now in activities but I would like to find something at a front desk and then work up from there. I want to learn as much as possible cause someday I would love to own my own B&B..

[MODisneyfan]

SO I had thought about Pming those that are listed just to remind everyone that we are still here. What ya think?

[Never grow up]

REALLY.. What hotel? Is it a chain. I'm going to school for Hotel Management so I would love to chat with you some time. I'm hoping that after school I can head to Orlando again. I am working at Big Cedar Lodge in Branson right now in activities but I would like to find something at a front desk and then work up from there. I want to learn as much as possible cause someday I would love to own my own B&B..

Currently GM at the Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham in Lubbock, Texas. I work for the company that manages the hotel, Hospitality Management Corporation in Dallas. We manage ll types of hotels, branded and independent. I was recently promoted from a 103 room select service independent hotel to 132 room select service with F&B. Just the next stepping stone to a full service property one day. Hope to make the next move within the next 8 months.

[LadyRob]

SO I had thought about Pming those that are listed just to remind everyone that we are still here. What ya think?

I'm here! :flower3: I have one more order to finish for a customer and I will have free time to chat. I've got my to-do list ready and hope to start marking things off soon. My girls are always excited about putting together FE gifts so that's usually the highlight of our preparation.

[LadyRob]

HUM!!!! I just was reading where the port doesn't open now until 11am? I signed up earlier but it looks like they just added me to the 11am to 11:30 group.. I just hadn't heard this and wanted to make sure that everyone else knew!

This really bums me but I hope it runs smoothly. I haven't read the thread on how things are going. Anybody know? In May, we arrived around 9:45, waited at the gate until 10, got boarding pass #2, lunch in an almost empty Cabanas, and poolside seats. It was wonderful!

[MODisneyfan]

Currently GM at the Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham in Lubbock, Texas. I work for the company that manages the hotel, Hospitality Management Corporation in Dallas. We manage ll types of hotels, branded and independent. I was recently promoted from a 103 room select service independent hotel to 132 room select service with F&B. Just the next stepping stone to a full service property one day. Hope to make the next move within the next 8 months.


That is Awesome. I have heard good things about Hawthorn Suites but I haven't stayed at one. I'm starting to reserch some companies. We have have a few of those type companies around here too.. It makes it nice atleast the ones here cause they usually have property everywhere in the US. It is John Q Hammonds hotels. That is awesome. I think Full Service would be AWESOME!!! Good Luck!

[MODisneyfan]

I'm here! :flower3: I have one more order to finish for a customer and I will have free time to chat. I've got my to-do list ready and hope to start marking things off soon. My girls are always excited about putting together FE gifts so that's usually the highlight of our preparation.

HI!!!!!! :woohoo: I'm sure that after school gets started that more and more people will start to come on. Atleast I hope ( not that I don't love the company I have :lovestruc I like FE gifts too.. It is so much FUN!! I need to take inventory of what I have and the list!!

This really bums me but I hope it runs smoothly. I haven't read the thread on how things are going. Anybody know? In May, we arrived around 9:45, waited at the gate until 10, got boarding pass #2, lunch in an almost empty Cabanas, and poolside seats. It was wonderful!

I was hoping to get there super early but I guess that they are starting to board at 11:30 now and the boarding passes are based on your arrival time so if I say 2pm and I get there at 11am I might end up with a very late boarding pass! There is a thread somewhere and it sounds like things are ok and starting to get better. Now that more and moer people know about it and can plan around what the best time to go would be it will get even better. I like the idea because instead of getting large groups of people at one time they are going to have people filtering in at like 11am and then They have 30 mins to get them boarded and get the next group checked in and boarded. In the busy months it would probley be busier but I think for the "off" season that it should be fine..

[PSC]

Is anybody else using Disney transportation from a Disney hotel to the ship? When I went to register I was asked for my approximate arrival time for a boarding group, but I don't know what time Disney will get me to the port. I think it is sometime after noon, but shouldn't DCL know I'm using their transportation and pre-check the appropriate box for me? I think I'll just choose a time and let the chips fall where they may.

[MandiB]

55 DAYS!!!! I'm obsessively checking mailbox for any Disney travel stuff!!!

Scott, we are using the transportation on Oct 16th to the airport only, renting a car to get to port from Disney World. But they should give you an approx. time..

[MODisneyfan]

Is anybody else using Disney transportation from a Disney hotel to the ship? When I went to register I was asked for my approximate arrival time for a boarding group, but I don't know what time Disney will get me to the port. I think it is sometime after noon, but shouldn't DCL know I'm using their transportation and pre-check the appropriate box for me? I think I'll just choose a time and let the chips fall where they may.

I would call DCL. There are usually certain times but I know that they have been changing things. You need to now give them a time that you want to be picked up and it takes about a hour to hour and 1/2 to get over to the port. If it were me and there was more then one person I would look into getting a rental. It is usually about 100 for both days and it is much easier to get up and rent a car take it to the port and then take the shuttle then anything. JMO.

[julied13]

Hello. I haven't posted in a while. We just had two weeks in Menorca in the Mediterranean (it's a Spanish island:confused:). So now that's over I am all in planning for our trip to the U.S.:cheer2: We are flying in to Orlando international on the 12th and taking the Disney transportation to the port on Thursday. After the cruise we are taking the transport over to POR for 13 days. My youngest ds celebrates his 6th birthday on the 18th so we are doing Discovery Cove that day.
I've never cruised before but I love all things Disney and had to give it a try.
I am so excited about the Dream!!
I am afraid the craft gene passed me by:confused3 but I still have some sweet stuff for the FE.
Should I be doing my online check-in this early for the cruise?

[MandiB]

Hello. I haven't posted in a while. We just had two weeks in Menorca in the Mediterranean (it's a Spanish island:confused:). So now that's over I am all in planning for our trip to the U.S.:cheer2: We are flying in to Orlando international on the 12th and taking the Disney transportation to the port on Thursday. After the cruise we are taking the transport over to POR for 13 days. My youngest ds celebrates his 6th birthday on the 18th so we are doing Discovery Cove that day.
I've never cruised before but I love all things Disney and had to give it a try.
I am so excited about the Dream!!
I am afraid the craft gene passed me by:confused3 but I still have some sweet stuff for the FE.
Should I be doing my online check-in this early for the cruise?

Sounds like a great trip!!
Yea the online check in is open, and saves you time at the port.
I'm slowly trying to be crafty with my FE, getting some great ideas on the disboards!! Also you can purchase them on ebay or etsy.

[Wendy&Grumpy]

50 days... and Irene has really opened my eyes to the reality of sailing during hurricane season!

Here's hoping our cruise doesn't have any hurricane issues... or at least if it does it's the type that keep us on board for a few extra days! :goodvibes

[julied13]

Hey:coffee: I'm glad I went online to do my cruise check in.. The 11-11.30 slot was already full:worship: so I'm booked in for the 11.30-12 slot. Our flight arrives at 15.30 the day before so we have enough waiting around already:sad1:!!!!

[cherylp3]

I don't do online check in. never sure what time we will be showing up.

[PSC]

I see a message on the DisBoards main page that is titled Watercraft ski adventure cancelled at Castaway Cay ( http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/cr-port-castawaycay.cfm#excursions). The link has a message that says:

As of September 30, 2011, the single and double watercraft ski adventure will no longer be offered. This may return at a future date.

I understand DCL hasn't removed the booking for those of us who booked the watercraft ski adventure yet, but it should be removed soon.

I may have to spend more time and money at the bar that originally planned! :cool1:

[budbeerlady]

FYI - If you were planning on taking alcohol on board with you check out this thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=42445440#post42445440

Not happy!!!! I am not a big drinker but I was really, really looking forward to having some wine or champagne on the verandah each night. 1 bottle isnt going to cut it!

[ckcurtis]

Is it to late to join in on the FE? We have cruised in the past and loved FE. I've been wanting to join, but been waiting on our room assignments. Please just let me know.

Thanks
Kim

[PSC]

Latest update is at http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=42476793&postcount=180

[ckcurtis]

Hello everyone!! So excitied today about our cruise! Received our documents in the mail, and I have been trying to work on my FE gifts. Our trip will be here before we know it.. And our family is so excited.

[MODisneyfan]

Hey Everyone.. I hope that everyone that had anyone starting school that they have had a great school year so far. I started my 2nd semester as a sophmore and life just keeps getting busier and busier. I did get a call and my docs arrived today so WOO HOO!!

[MandiB]

I just received my ME tags yesterday!!! We just started school yesterday and the kids have a 2hr delay today because of flooding...Can't wait to be in Disney!!!

[Wendy&Grumpy]

EyeDisneyCruise - Trisha & Ben (adults), Alexandra 7, Zachary 4

Cabin number?

Thanks for doing this!:thumbsup2

[MODisneyfan]

I leave a month from tomorrow and I am so not ready!!

[PSC]

Cabin number?

Thanks for doing this!:thumbsup2

Good catch! It was harder than I thought, but I finally found the cabin number!

We got our documents today in NJ! :banana:

[Wendy&Grumpy]

Our cruise documents were in the mailbox when we arrived home from a weekend stay at the Wilderness Lodge on Monday! :cool1:

[budbeerlady]

I cannot wait! Our documents arrived yesterday along with our ME packet from Walt Disney World. Dd was waving everything around and dancing.

[gannymaw]

Hello everyone, my daughter just set the Disboard up for us. We are so excited about going on the Disney Cruise. We have two daughters and their families sailing with us.Can't wait to meet new faces.

[PSC]

Welcome aboard Gannymaw! And welcome to the DisBoards!

[MODisneyfan]

A Month from yesterday I leave for Florida!! WOO HOO!! I am going to go today and finish up my fish extender stuff!! Can't WAIT!!! Finally getting somewhat organized! Happy Friday everyone!

[cherylp3]

don't forget to send in your medical info or allergy forms!!

[julied13]

My docs arrived by fed ex today:banana: I am already starting to bore my work colleagues with Disney talk:rotfl:That doesn't usually start until about a week before, but they know what I'm like and attempt to show some interest:laughing:

[Wilde Bunch]

not sure if anyone knows or cares you can watch the Dream sail in and out live on cam follow this link: http://portcanaveralwebcam.com/ enjoy (I'M Sailing on Dec 15,2011)

[VAgal76]

Hey folks! Sorry for not being so chatty. I've been so busy planning a vow renewal for me & DH on top of a crazy work schedule that I'm missing out on the fun pre-trip part :sad2: . Has anyone formally organized a meet & greet? I didn't see a post on it at first glance, but it's possible I missed it. I know my crew can not wait to be onboard.

[GarakDS9]

First day on the boards but my second official posting(have a question in the DCL forum).

Will be joining everyone on the 13th. Happens to be my birthday but believe it or not that is merely a coincidence on this trip. Purpose of trip is mom and dad's 50th wedding anniversary on the 14th. It will be my sisters and parents first ever cruise and air flight. Talk about sweating out the details. :scared:

[Wendy&Grumpy]

First day on the boards but my second official posting(have a question in the DCL forum).

Will be joining everyone on the 13th. Happens to be my birthday but believe it or not that is merely a coincidence on this trip. Purpose of trip is mom and dad's 50th wedding anniversary on the 14th. It will be my sisters and parents first ever cruise and air flight. Talk about sweating out the details. :scared:

Welcome! Which Fantasy cruise wil you be on in April?

[Wendy&Grumpy]

My docs arrived by fed ex today:banana: I am already starting to bore my work colleagues with Disney talk:rotfl:That doesn't usually start until about a week before, but they know what I'm like and attempt to show some interest:laughing:

My coworkers enjoy my love of all things Disney!

I've actually already convinced two of them to book Disney cruises - one took his family on their first cruise on the Dream on 9/1 and is now planning his next!

Can I help it if my Disney love is contagious?! :confused3

[GarakDS9]

Welcome! Which Fantasy cruise wil you be on in April?

April 14th, 2012 is my last one booked at least until 2013 dates come out.

[Wendy&Grumpy]

April 14th, 2012 is my last one booked at least until 2013 dates come out.

Ah. We're on the Fantasy the week after you - the first Eastern Caribbean voyage - I'm so excited! :banana:

[GarakDS9]

Ah. We're on the Fantasy the week after you - the first Eastern Caribbean voyage - I'm so excited! :banana:

If we meet in the terminal, you can sneak me in the luggage I always wanted to try a B2B. :rotfl:

I have been anxious to try an Eastern voyage but it never lines up with school vacation week.

[MODisneyfan]

might put it back later but I don't want to get in trouble. so we will see.

[Wendy&Grumpy]

I have been anxious to try an Eastern voyage but it never lines up with school vacation week.

My solution for that is to leave the kids home! :rotfl2: :flower3:

[cherylp3]

Mod - change your post.. will send a PM.

[ckcurtis]

I apoligize for the trouble of this, but I just upgraded 2 of our rooms.

ckcurtis(2) - Kim & Brent (adults), Olivia 14, Sydney 7 - cabin 6500
ckcurtis(3) - , Natalie 13, Hallie 11 - cabin 6504

this was the previous reserverastion. I am booked now on a Verandah GTY so just as soon as I get the new room number for these 2 rooms I will let everyone know.

Thanks
Kim

[GarakDS9]

My solution for that is to leave the kids home! :rotfl2: :flower3:

But then who would carry our luggage?

[ckcurtis]

OK, so i ended up upgrading all 3 of my rooms, but listed below is then new room numbers

ckcurtis(1) - Linda & Jimmy (adults), Aiden infant - cabin 7170
ckcurtis(2) - Kim & Brent (adults), Olivia 14, Sydney 7 - cabin 7166
ckcurtis(3) - , Natalie 13, Hallie 11 - cabin 7168


Thank you everyone!

[Wendy&Grumpy]

OK, so i ended up upgrading all 3 of my rooms, but listed below is then new room numbers

ckcurtis(1) - Linda & Jimmy (adults), Aiden infant - cabin 7170
ckcurtis(2) - Kim & Brent (adults), Olivia 14, Sydney 7 - cabin 7166
ckcurtis(3) - , Natalie 13, Hallie 11 - cabin 7168


Thank you everyone!

You got our cabin! We were in 7170 in February! If you find a Dream windbreaker down behind the couch, it's the one we lost! :rotfl:

I was following your other thread - did you end up having to pay $250 each to upgrade?

[PSC]

OK, so i ended up upgrading all 3 of my rooms, but listed below is then new room numbers

OK Kim - you are all set.

[MODisneyfan]

WOW It just seemed to hit me that a month from today we will be returning to port on the beautiful Dream!! I'm so excited for all the memories that I 'm sure that we all made!

[ckcurtis]

You got our cabin! We were in 7170 in February! If you find a Dream windbreaker down behind the couch, it's the one we lost! :rotfl:

I was following your other thread - did you end up having to pay $250 each to upgrade?



For the 2 rooms that were 9A GTY we did pay the $250.00 upgrade, but for my moms room she was in 8C so her's wasnt that much to upgrade. We are so very happy with the new rooms, (I mean don't get me wrong I'm sure we would have been fine in the other rooms, but when you pay this much we should get what will really make us happy) well within reason i guess, I mean if that was the case I would be staying in the Suite..:rotfl: but that will never happen... (can't afford it) So we decided that upgrading to the Verandah room would be a great bonus for the kids and they were able to get all our rooms beside each other so that was even better. ( My mom & Dad are disabled) so this will help make it easier on all of us. (originally they were on the 5th floor and we were on the 6th)

So how did you like the room 7170? I seen it has an obstructed view, was it really bad? This is mom & dads so I'm sure they will be happy with anything. Dad says a storage closet will work for him.. :rotfl: Just as long as he is on the ship.

[Wendy&Grumpy]

So how did you like the room 7170? I seen it has an obstructed view, was it really bad? This is mom & dads so I'm sure they will be happy with anything. Dad says a storage closet will work for him.. :rotfl: Just as long as he is on the ship.

I'm sorry that you had all the trouble with cabins, but you're gonna love having a verandah! We slept with the verandah doors open and were in heaven. :love:

The obstruction in 7170 covers almost the whole left panel of the windows/door and the top of the middle panel. However, we found that by moving the curtains from the right side to the left side, the obstruction was almost hidden and we had a great view out the other 2/3 of the windows/door! (There's a hook & loop type clip at the top that anchors the curtains to the right but it's fairly easy to unhook once you see it and we had no problem hooking it back in before we left either.)

Also, if they didn't tell you, 7170 has a connecting door with 7168 and the verandah wall can also be opened up to connect.

Oh, and we loved the location... right next to the elevators that go up to Cabanas!! :woohoo:

[Wendy&Grumpy]

WOW It just seemed to hit me that a month from today we will be returning to port on the beautiful Dream!! I'm so excited for all the memories that I 'm sure that we all made!

And a month from today we will be back at work wishing we were still on board!!!:lmao:

[MODisneyfan]

Is anyone interested in having a scavenger hunt and meeting onboard

[PSC]

And a month from today we will be back at work wishing we were still on board!!!:lmao:

Not Mary and me - we'll be back at the Boardwalk for a few more days! (Sorry - I couldn't resist).

Carrie Lynne - we are interested in a meet sometime during the cruise.

[PSC]

It's time to close the FE list. We have about 3 weeks before we sail and I want to give everybody a chance to finialize their plans.

Here is the list as I currently have it. Please review it and provide any necessary corrections.

MandiB - Mandi & Paul (adults), Sedona 10, Bryce 5 - cabin 2021

budbeerlady - Jenifer & Josh (adults), Hailey 11 - cabin 5650
Wendy&Grumpy - Diana & Gary (adults), Wyndham 22, Xander 16, Abi 11 - cabin 5652 & 5654

PSC - Scott & Mary (adults) - cabin 6098
cherylp3 - Cheryl & Todd (adults) - cabin 6574

EyeDisneyCruise - Trisha & Ben (adults), Alexandra 7, Zachary 4 - cabin 7562
ckcurtis(2) - Kim & Brent (adults), Olivia 14, Sydney 7 - cabin 7166
ckcurtis(3) - , Natalie 13, Hallie 11 - cabin 7168
ckcurtis(1) - Linda & Jimmy (adults), Aiden infant - cabin 7170

MODisneyFan - Mike, Carrie, Carrie Lynn (adults) - cabin 8186
LadyRob - Shamiki (adult), Kierra 15, Destiny 6 - cabin 8678

julied13 - Julie & Shane (adults), Daniel 11 & Samuel 6 - cabin 10045
Never Grow Up - Jutea & Trey(adults) - cabin 10132
Sheryl78 - Jay & Sheryl (adults) - cabin 10134
Syntax - Mike & Sherrie - cabin 10142

VAgal76 - Bonnie, Chris, Patricia, Megan (adults), Nathan 15 - 12002
3LVDisney - Andy & ToniAnn(adults), Elizabeth 7 - cabin 12506

[budbeerlady]

Thanks for the FE list, we are getting our plans together to make our purchases!

[budbeerlady]

Woo Hoooo!!!!! 3 Weeks until we board!!!!!!!!

The time is really, really flying by.

[Kaliho]

Hello all, was "cruising" through the threads and came across the meet and greet, wish I had found it sooner. My DH and I are celebrating our 25th ann. on this cruise. Hope everyone has a great time. :cheer2:

[PSC]

Kaliho

Welcome Aboard & welcome to the DIS Boards!

[Sherrie Rules]

So Excited!!! :)

:yay: :yay: :yay:

[Sherrie Rules]

It's time to close the FE list. We have about 3 weeks before we sail and I want to give everybody a chance to finialize their plans.

Here is the list as I currently have it. Please review it and provide any necessary corrections.

MandiB - Mandi & Paul (adults), Sedona 10, Bryce 5 - cabin 2021

budbeerlady - Jenifer & Josh (adults), Hailey 11 - cabin 5650
Wendy&Grumpy - Diana & Gary (adults), Wyndham 22, Xander 16, Abi 11 - cabin 5652 & 5654

PSC - Scott & Mary (adults) - cabin 6098
cherylp3 - Cheryl & Todd (adults) - cabin 6574

EyeDisneyCruise - Trisha & Ben (adults), Alexandra 7, Zachary 4 - cabin 7562
ckcurtis(2) - Kim & Brent (adults), Olivia 14, Sydney 7 - cabin 7166
ckcurtis(3) - , Natalie 13, Hallie 11 - cabin 7168
ckcurtis(1) - Linda & Jimmy (adults), Aiden infant - cabin 7170

MODisneyFan - Mike, Carrie, Carrie Lynn (adults) - cabin 8186
LadyRob - Shamiki (adult), Kierra 15, Destiny 6 - cabin 8678

julied13 - Julie & Shane (adults), Daniel 11 & Samuel 6 - cabin 10045
Never Grow Up - Jutea & Trey(adults) - cabin 10132
Sheryl78 - Jay & Sheryl (adults) - cabin 10134
Syntax - Mike & Sheri - cabin 10142

VAgal76 - Bonnie, Chris, Patricia, Megan (adults), Nathan 15 - 12002
3LVDisney - Andy & ToniAnn(adults), Elizabeth 7 - cabin 12506
Not sure if it makes much of a difference... But I see my name is spelled incorrectly.
Syntax - Mike & Sheri - cabin 10142

Correct Spelling is Sherrie not Sheri

Thank you :)

[gannymaw]

I am so excited. It is just two weeks from today when we will make it to Florida. Broadwalk and Animal Kingdom are waiting for us :goodvibes Then we will be getting onto the Dream. This will be my husband and I first time on the Dream. We have sailed before on the Royal Carribean and it was wonderful. But this time we will have our two daughters, their husbands, four granddaughters and one grandson, and one special granddaughter from Germany(Exchange student) with us. Just, the thrill of all of them here together on this Dream Boat makes a Dream come true for my husband and me. My husband became disabled a year ago and we are enjoying spending time with him making him happy. :love::love::love: See all of you really soon.

[Wendy&Grumpy]

Not sure if it makes much of a difference... But I see my name is spelled incorrectly.
Syntax - Mike & Sheri - cabin 10142

Correct Spelling is Sherrie not Sheri

Thank you :)

It makes a difference to me!!

Thanks!!

[PSC]

Not sure if it makes much of a difference... But I see my name is spelled incorrectly.
Syntax - Mike & Sheri - cabin 10142

Correct Spelling is Sherrie not Sheri

Thank you :)

Sherrie - not a problem for me at all. As you've all probably noticed by now - I'm not much of a speller or typist!

[MODisneyfan]

So are we all going to meet up? It is getting close!

[GarakDS9]

It took awhile but finally got cruise documents from TA this week. Tomorrow we will all be in the same month as our cruise.

[VAgal76]

Did anyone set up a Meet & Mingle? I'm not sure if I'm missing it.

So excited...we leave on Saturday!

[Wendy&Grumpy]

Yay! Our FE gifts are all done, packed up, and ready to go! :cool1:

I'm getting soooo excited!!

This is going to be my kids' first cruise!! :yay:

256 hours!!!!

[GarakDS9]

I know that this is a weird way of looking at it, but I will do anything to make it sound shorter.

Only 1 more weekend between us and our cruise!!!

[MODisneyfan]

Did anyone set up a Meet & Mingle? I'm not sure if I'm missing it.

So excited...we leave on Saturday!

I was trying but no one said anything yet. I'm very interested in meet all of you. Do you want to do something one of the evenings or early one morning?

[cherylp3]

anything is fine for me !

[VAgal76]

I was trying but no one said anything yet. I'm very interested in meet all of you. Do you want to do something one of the evenings or early one morning?

I'd be game for that! Anyone else? I could see if we can meet in one of the public spaces. I'd say my room, but hubby doesn't know what room we have. I like to give him a heads up that a small gathering would happen in our room but that might blow my cover. Dang nabit!

So, tell me - who is bringing their dancing shoes? :banana:

[luv2cruisedisney]

Hello All

Any cruise line pin traders going to be onboard? :3dglasses

[Never grow up]

All I can say is I leave for WDW in 4 days and I cannot wait! Then to get on my first cruise with great friends and family!!!!! I don't know about a meet and greet for me since I don't like to make too many plans but if ya'll see me around, I'm sure to strike up a conversation. Post if ya'll want to meet and maybe I can show up.

[MODisneyfan]

Ok So what about meeting on the 13th at 10pm at one of the bars? It is just going to be adults at the meet anyways right?

I am also a pin trader luv2cruise

[PSC]

Ok So what about meeting on the 13th at 10pm at one of the bars? It is just going to be adults at the meet anyways right?

Pick a time and a place. Mary and I look forward to meeting up with everybody.

[MandiB]

I'll try to make it, let me know where and when!!!

[stingfancb]

Haven't been on here much - but ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!!!!!. Anyway.... let me know where and when, our crazy group of 6 adults would love to meet up.

[VAgal76]

I like the sounds of late night meet too! :thumbsup2

Evolution or District Lounge?

I'll be the one with the lamp shade on her head. Can't miss me. ;)

[Wendy&Grumpy]

Are we counting the hours?!?! :woohoo:

[Syntax]

Are we counting the hours?!?! :woohoo:
Countdown To
6 days
167 hours
10028 mins
601665 secs aprox

[julied13]

We will drop by if we can get rid of the kids!!!:wizard: they are at that in between age where I don't think they'll be in bed(although our bodies may still be on Uk time so it would be 2am!:eek:)and I'm not sure if they will be settled into kids club mode yet??????

[PSC]

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

We are all packed and leave for the airport in a few minutes for a few days enjoying the F&W before the cruise. See you all there!

[Wendy&Grumpy]

Ok So what about meeting on the 13th at 10pm at one of the bars? It is just going to be adults at the meet anyways right?

I am also a pin trader luv2cruise

Let's make it Evolution.

However, if we make it, it will probably be all of us... my kids are 22, almost 17, and 11 going 20... they'll be up way later than DH & I!! (Although we both have promised to do our best to stay up past 11!) :rotfl2:

[MODisneyfan]

IN FL... Went to MK today and MNSSHP tomorrow.. Life is good. Can't wait until Thursday!

[LadyRob]

:banana::banana: Doing my "Rain Rain Go Away Dance!":banana::banana:

I'm hoping all of this bad weather blows over by mid-week. It has been crappy here all weekend. They missed Castaway Cay yesterday and they are still in Port Canaveral tonight.

[Wendy&Grumpy]

:banana::banana: Doing my "Rain Rain Go Away Dance!":banana::banana:

I'm hoping all of this bad weather blows over by mid-week. It has been crappy here all weekend. They missed Castaway Cay yesterday and they are still in Port Canaveral tonight.

Castaway Cay weather forecast looks promising!

http://www.holiday-weather.com/castaway_cay/seven-day-forecast.html

That IS the only day the weather really matters isn't it?!:lmao:

[Wendy&Grumpy]

IN FL... Went to MK today and MNSSHP tomorrow.. Life is good. Can't wait until Thursday!

We woke up Friday morning to rain and it didn't stop until we were almost at Disney! (We had to renew our passes and get DH's pirate costume.)

On the boat from the TTC the captain said they had worked some Disney magic and turned the dun back on for us. ;)

We've lived here for over two years now and this is the first time it has rained for days on end like this since we've been here - honest! There's usually just quick thunderstorms in the afternoon or somethings into the evening, but never in the morning and/or all day!!!

The good news it, it hit now rather than on our cruise weekend! :worship:

[stingfancb]

Okay! Lesson plans for the sub - done! Nurses set to work 24 hrs with elderly aunt - done! Dog sitter instructions - done! Why isn't it Thursday, yet !?!? :dance3: I am soooooo ready for this cruise! You'll recognize us in the port. An 81 year old very Southern woman who hasn't vacationed in years, her 2 tall handsome 20 something year old grandsons, my 20 something year old daughter and son (who happens to be a Cast Member :woohoo:), my 57 year old DBF who will be trying to control my excitement! See you all VERY soon!:grouphug:

[MandiB]

WELL Back to reality, that ship was BEAUTIFUL!!!
My family and I wanted to thank everyone for the great gifts we received!!! The kids loved coming back to the room to check our pockets!!!

gotta go get started planning the next trip!!

[VAgal76]

Hope everyone had a great time despite the weather. Back to reality all too soon!

Thank you to all those participating in the FE Exchange. I very much enjoyed leaving treats and everyone enjoyed finding the surprises. I know it was a bit more difficult getting to my room. I didn't consider the gate. :upsidedow I found out pretty quickly that the CMs in the lounge will take them or let you deliver to the room. They think it's pretty fun, too, so it's no bother at all.

Sorry for the late arrivals for few participants that had teens. :flower3: Errr, we had technical difficulties.

[ckcurtis]

Welcome home everyone!! Thank you all for all the wonderful gifts!! All of us loved everything so much!!! Hope you enjoy everything we gave and i hope everyone enjoys their calendar magnets, just a reminder for all of us next year of all the fun we had on the ship!! Sorry to hear that some of you had problems with your fish extenders... It was a little crazier on this ship than any sailing weve been on before. We actually walked up 3 different times to teenagers taking things from our pockets.. Very disappointing. But we still had a great time! (Not sure which one left the Tshirt for Aiden but I swear that was the cutest thing ever) Everyone had such great ideas. There was not one gift that we thought wasnt wonderful! This group was awesome!!

[MODisneyfan]

Thank you to everyone that left things in the fish extender!!! LOVED everything. I will post pictures soon.. Sorry I didn't get to meet up with everyone but glad that things was great for everyone!

[Wendy&Grumpy]

Welcome home everyone!! Thank you all for all the wonderful gifts!! All of us loved everything so much!!! Hope you enjoy everything we gave and i hope everyone enjoys their calendar magnets, just a reminder for all of us next year of all the fun we had on the ship!! Sorry to hear that some of you had problems with your fish extenders... It was a little crazier on this ship than any sailing weve been on before. We actually walked up 3 different times to teenagers taking things from our pockets.. Very disappointing. But we still had a great time! (Not sure which one left the Tshirt for Aiden but I swear that was the cutest thing ever) Everyone had such great ideas. There was not one gift that we thought wasnt wonderful! This group was awesome!!

I'm sorry to hear about the teens taking stuff from your FE. The only thing we ever came across was two teen girls taking pictures of our FE and magnets and they were embarrassed that we "caught" them! Then again, we wouldn't know if anything went missing as we didn't exactly keep track! :goodvibes

Glad you liked the Tshirt for Aiden - we weren't sure on the size!

And we LOVE the magnets - Thank you!!!

[budbeerlady]

Thanks everyone and to PSC for putting the fish extender list together!!! Dd had so much fun checking her FE bag all the time. We had such a great time Dh agreed to book another one while we were on board. Sounds like mid 2013 we will be back once we decide what sailing we want to move our dummy date to.
I hope you all had wonderful cruises!