DREAM Sail Date December 11th 2011

[RichC17]

DREAM Sail Date December 11th 2011

Welcome to all Future DREAM sailors.

This will be our 3rd Disney Cruise and I can't wait for this one.

[RichC17]

I would like to start a FE for this Cruise.:cool1:

[madmum63]

We have just booked a B2B for this one and then for the 15th. :woohoo: Count us in for the FE and any Meet once on board.

Looks like it maybe a quiet one :cloud9: as there is no date already set up for the 11th or the 15th.

Looking forward to seeing you and to welcoming any future cruisers:grouphug:

[IrishCowboy]

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

[madmum63]

Thanks Irish Cowboy :thumbsup2 I was beginning to think nobody loved us :confused3

Still waiting for more peeps though. :surfweb:

[madmum63]

Is there anyone out there :surfweb: Surely the cruise can't be this quiet :confused3

[madmum63]

This cruise looks like being quieter than even we had hoped for.

Just bumping it in case any others may have joined :rotfl2::rotfl2::lmao::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[txaggie94gigem]

I'm here....i started a thread back in nov 2009 for this cruise but no one ever responded and i think it got lost....

we have 2 cabins...cat 10a

Elizabeth, Owen, Alex, Andrew, Karen, Austin, Jackson

I am also on the inaugural cruise....no chance of Palo or Remy on that one! maybe better luck on this one! We are gold level Castaway Club...

[madmum63]

Yay There Is life out there. Welcome aboard.

You will have to keep us informed when you return in January. Enjoy the cruise and your first Disney Christmas.

Andrea

[FLORIDA_GIRL]

We're doing b2b (11th/15th) as well. Me, DH, DS (10), DD (5). This will be our 3rd/4th cruises. Not thinking too much about the 2011 cruises yet, as we have a cruise on the Magic coming up in 2 months :woohoo:

We'd be interested in the FE exchange...participated on our first cruise and just signed up to participate on our upcoming Magic cruise.

[FLORIDA_GIRL]

txaggie94gigem,

Just noticed you're from Oklahoma...what part? We're Air Force currently stationed at Tinker in OKC.

[RichC17]

txaggie94gigem,

Just noticed you're from Oklahoma...what part? We're Air Force currently stationed at Tinker in OKC.

I am station at Rota NS, Spain. Glad to see some more people going on this cruise.

[DW2010]

I am highly considering this sailing ;). Dh's birthday is December 12th and our anniversary is December 17th so it'll be a birthday/anniversary present. Dh and I have only cruised once before on NCL for our honeymoon almost 5 years ago. We really want to go on a 7 day cruise, but would prefer a new ship so I'm thinking we'll consider booking Fantasy as well when the 2012 dates come out. For those of you that booked when rates first opened up, what type of rate did you receive for this sailing? I've heard that it's best to book Disney cruises when they first open up for the best price. It will be Dh, myself and DD on this cruise. DD will turn 5 next October, so it should be perfect for her.

[BlueFalconer]

Booked this cruise last night. Ready for our 3rd go around on our 3rd Disney boat!!! :cool1:

[bojimomof3]

We have been booked for almost a year and I have been waiting for someone to start a thread! Thanks RichC17. This will be our first cruise. We took our first trip to WDW in August this year. The kids can't wait to go on the Disney boat. Our children will be dd9, dd6, ds5 when we are on the boat. Hope to meet some great people.

[pperfectmom]

We just booked today!:cool1: This will be our first cruise ever and it is for my DH's 40th birthday. We are in stateroom 5178(I think:lmao:)and it will be me, dd8,ds6 and dh turning 40. I don't know if we'll want to do the FE or not. I'll probably wait and see. If a bunch of people sign up, I don't want to spend all of my first cruise running around filling bags.:rotfl2:

[MrsMunchie]

We just booked this cruise and are doing our first B2B (12/8, 12/11). We just got back from my mom's first Disney cruise and she had so much fun, she wanted to book this one. It will be me, DH, DS (13) and DD (11) and DM (ages at time of sailing). We are so excited to sail on the Dream!!!! :woohoo:

[bailey3131]

Hi Everyone!!!!

I am just so darn excited!!!!!!!!I just booked our first cruise and don't think I can wait till 12/11/11!!!!

I would LOVE to be a part of the FE

It will be myself(Nichole), DD12(Bailey),DS11(Tyler), DD8(Morgan), DD8(Sydney)

I am looking forward to this!!!!

Thank you!

[MrsMunchie]

Hi Everyone!!!!

I am just so darn excited!!!!!!!!I just booked our first cruise and don't think I can wait till 12/11/11!!!!

I would LOVE to be a part of the FE

It will be myself(Nichole), DD12(Bailey),DS11(Tyler), DD8(Morgan), DD8(Sydney)

I am looking forward to this!!!!

Thank you!

Welcome! party:

This board has been so quiet, I was wondering if we'd be the only ones on this cruise. :rotfl:

[bailey3131]

Thank you!!! Thank you!!!!

I think I need to start making a FE and start getting stuff together to keep me busy as I know I will be counting the minutes till we go!

:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay:

[MrsMunchie]

Thank you!!! Thank you!!!!

I think I need to start making a FE and start getting stuff together to keep me busy as I know I will be counting the minutes till we go!

:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay:

I know what you mean. I've already made my packing list, packed a few things (like laundry supplies and some toiletry items) used on our last trip and made our budget. We're doing our first B2B and we're so excited!!!

[DL1957]

DH and I are looking to book this one soon. We usually go to WDW in December and actually have to pass this year. So as a make up we are looking at 4 nights in WDW and this cruise because while we love the Magic and like others call her our ship we want to experience the Dream. Will book once we are sure on the dates. We are DVC members so using points for both parts.:cool1:

[txaggie94gigem]

We just booked today!:cool1: This will be our first cruise ever and it is for my DH's 40th birthday. We are in stateroom 5178(I think:lmao:)and it will be me, dd8,ds6 and dh turning 40. I don't know if we'll want to do the FE or not. I'll probably wait and see. If a bunch of people sign up, I don't want to spend all of my first cruise running around filling bags.:rotfl2:

actually this is a GREAT way to explore all the decks! we have been to areas we never would have been to if we were not giving out gifts! This is how we figured out that deck 5 forward on the Magic is a great quiet area for staterooms!

[DL1957]

We booked today. :banana: DH Paul and I are in 5050 and my BFF Margaret is in 5052. While we are still not sure about the number of people this ship holds we are still looking forward to sailing on it especially when it is decorated for Christmas! Now we just have to wait until Jan. 4th to book our 4 days at SSR before the cruise. By the way when we booked today the CM told us that effective 1/11 no more smoking is allowed on the private verandas. We are not smokers and this is good news! Sue

[DL1957]

We booked today. :banana: DH Paul and I are in 5050 and my BFF Margaret is in 5052. While we are still not sure about the number of people this ship holds we are still looking forward to sailing on it especially when it is decorated for Christmas! Now we just have to wait until Jan. 4th to book our 4 days at SSR before the cruise. By the way when we booked today the CM told us that effective 1/11 no more smoking is allowed on the private verandas. We are not smokers and this is good news! Sue

Well we now have three more in our group. Another BFF and her dh and dd are joining us. They are in 5048 and also DVC members. This will be their first Disney Cruise!:banana:

[DL1957]

Fellow Cruisers this time next year we will at be on the Dream! The count down is now less than 365 days!

[bailey3131]

Yipee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay:

[Tikihula]

Hi, another cruiser here. This is our 5th cruise (all DCL) and we are excited to be joining you on the Dream. Saw the pictures and videos of her arrival at Port Canaveral this morning - how exciting!

We are DVC members and will be staying at OKW for a few nights before our cruise. My sister and her DH will be there, too, but are not going on the cruise. My sister doesn't do well with large bodies of water, she says. :confused3

Our last cruise was November 2010 with my son, DIL and 3 grandkids. It was their first cruise and they are hooked. They have already reserved a 5-day cruise in August 2012, and we reserved the Dec 11th cruise while still onboard to take advantage of the 10% discount.

We probably won't participate in the FE but would be interested in a meet and greet onboard ship or at the terminal. Hopefully we'll have some more folks sign up here so we can start sharing our plans and tips for our cruise. :yay:

Bev

[Tikihula]

Just thought of something - how about a name for our group that we can put in the title of our thread. How about something like December Dreamers?
Any other ideas or suggestions?

Forgot to mention - we'll be in stateroom 6004, aaaaaall the way forward.

[bailey3131]

Great idea! I like the December Dreamers :goodvibes

[lbuher]

Hello fellow cruisers! We have had this cruise booked since the day the bookings opened up in 2009 (and then re-booked onboard last January to take advantage of the OBC and discount). But I have made a deliberate effort to stay OFF this board (only visiting occasionally) - took a LONG break after our cruise last year because I got SO obsessed and spent SO MUCH time on here!

But...now that we are less than a year out... it's time to start obsessing again, especially with all the new info on the Dream that we'll have after the first few cruises next month!

Anyway, it'll be me, DH, DS(11 at the time of the cruise) and DD(7 at the time of cruise). Joining us again for this cruise will be DH's parents. We were originally booked in a 10A on deck 9, but when they finally decided a few months ago that they would join us, the connecting stateroom was gone, so we upgraded to a 9B on deck 2.

I would love to be an active member of this thread over the months to come, but will probably not be participating in the FE. Packing, list-making, and doing door magnets is stressful enough for me... just don't have the time/energy/resources to devote to the FE. Sorry!!

Already DREAMING of this cruise! Looking forward to the planning over the coming months!

[Maggie62677]

Hello, all! :cool1:

This will be our 6th DC and besides the fact that we are SO overdue, this will be our first time traveling with two additional family members! My DH (Rick 35), DS (Avery 6) and Me (Maggie 33) have done several cruises ranging from 7-3 nights and are very excited to have our DD's (Harper who turns 3 while on the cruise and Ellis who will be around 10 months) sailing with us!

We would love to participate in any 'meet and greets' and FE's while on board! I look forward to meeting you all and the 'oodles' of 'fun' that comes along with planning for this cruise!

[DL1957]

Hello, all! :cool1:

This will be our 6th DC and besides the fact that we are SO overdue, this will be our first time traveling with two additional family members! My DH (Rick 35), DS (Avery 6) and Me (Maggie 33) have done several cruises ranging from 7-3 nights and are very excited to have our DD's (Harper who turns 3 while on the cruise and Ellis who will be around 10 months) sailing with us!

We would love to participate in any 'meet and greets' and FE's while on board! I look forward to meeting you all and the 'oodles' of 'fun' that comes along with planning for this cruise!

Congratulations on being cruise #6 this means you are CC Gold and can book shore excursions and activities on the ship at 105 days.

[DL1957]

DH, BFF and I will be at SSR for 4 nights before the cruise. We going through WDW/DL withdrawal during the Christmas season. December 2010 was the 2nd time during the past 25 years that DH and I were not at a Disney park during the Christmas season. We are making up for it big time this December going to the property and on this beautiful new ship! Sue

[Maggie62677]

DH, BFF and I will be at SSR for 4 nights before the cruise. We going through WDW/DL withdrawal during the Christmas season. December 2010 was the 2nd time during the past 25 years that DH and I were not at a Disney park during the Christmas season. We are making up for it big time this December going to the property and on this beautiful new ship! Sue

WOW! That's what I call definitely 'making up for it'! :cool1:

We are in Tampa FL, and being APH for the past seven years has given us the opportunity to go to DW just about anytime we like -- my kids don't know how 'good' they have it! :rotfl:

[turtlepondkid]

Parents and other fam booked on this cruise....I'm looking to book as well. We are LOVING the FE idea and are wondering how to get to be a part of it? Is there a sign-up, official list, secret handshake?

[RichC17]

I just wanted to say Hello to everyone that will be on this cruise. I will start making the list for the FE here soon. Please PM me if you want in. I can't wait to see this BOAT!

[Tikihula]

If someone starts a door magnet exchange, I'm in. :thumbsup2

[Rogue1230]

We are going to be booked on this cruise as well ( waiting for the confirm from our TA) and I am jumping out of my skin I am so excited.

My friend and her daughter and husband are coming along too and definitley would like to participate in an FE exchange. Can you explain to us a little about how it works?

[Rogue1230]

So just think -if it is just us and it's a quiet cruise- all the personilized attention we will get... ahhhhh to dream, no pun intended

[lbuher]

So just think -if it is just us and it's a quiet cruise- all the personilized attention we will get... ahhhhh to dream, no pun intended

The only other DCL cruise we went on was late January '10, and it also had a VERY quiet meet thread. I wonder if it has to do with sailing in off-peak times? There just aren't many of us DIS'ers on this cruise maybe? All the cheaper staterooms are already sold out, though, so SOMEBODY is gonna be on the ship with us!!

[Rogue1230]

The only other DCL cruise we went on was late January '10, and it also had a VERY quiet meet thread. I wonder if it has to do with sailing in off-peak times? There just aren't many of us DIS'ers on this cruise maybe? All the cheaper staterooms are already sold out, though, so SOMEBODY is gonna be on the ship with us!!

Was it to the Bahama's? How was the weather? Was the weather warm? Forgive me for all the questions, 1st cruise, 1st disney encounter for my lil man and 1st tropical ( I hope) vaca and SOOOOO excited.

[lbuher]

No problem with the questions! I am happy to answer any that I can, even though I have only been on one Disney cruise so far! It was a 4 night cruise to the Bahamas. The weather was quite chilly on the first day in Port Canaveral, but by the time we got to Nassau, it was pleasant. CC day was BEAUTIFUL. The water was a LITTLE bit chilly for my liking, but DH and the kids didn't seem to mind it at all.

Evenings and mornings were a little chilly, but by mid-morning it had usually warmed up pretty well. Keep in mind that I tend to be a little on the cold-natured side. DH would say it was very comfortable the whole time!

[Rogue1230]

Well we live in Foxboro MA, cold is our middle name here. Well that gives me a boost, when the next 12-20 inches of snow comes in ( starting tomorrow:sad2: ) I can think of lying on a beach at least in shorts and t shirt! Can't wait!!!

[lbuher]

Yes, where you are coming from most definitely makes a difference in your perspective on the temps!! It probably wouldn't take much for you to think it is quite warm! Me, on the hand... being from Georgia... I probably have much higher hopes (for higher temps!!)

[Rogue1230]

By the way Thank You for you help and Nice to meet you!:)

[Tikihula]

Hi there newcomers! Isn't it fun to do all this planning for your Disney vacation, whether it's a cruise or a trip to the parks? I imagine this thread will pick up as the date gets closer.
Regarding the cheaper rooms being sold out - DCL could be holding some of them, or travel agents might have blocks of them reserved for last-minute clients who want a less expensive room. There sure aren't a whole lot of inside staterooms, though. Mostly ocean view and veranda rooms. The nice thing about having a "quiet" cruise is the chance goes up for a free upgrade, right? :thumbsup2 That would be great!

[lbuher]

Actually, on our last cruise (last January), the meet thread never did pick up! It stayed pretty quiet/non-active right up until we left! And it was NO indication of how full the ship was, for sure. It was one of the KSF cruises, and it was PACKED. Just not with DISers, I guess! Or not with ones who wanted to participate in a meets thread!

[lbuher]

Oh, and as far as the cheapest staterooms being gone... I mean ALL of the cheapest ones! Like there are NONE available below a 5D!!! That's either a lot of rooms sold or a heck of a lot of them on hold by somebody!!

Sorry... ETA... I should have clarified.. there are none available for a family of four! There ARE some available for parties of 2 or 3.....

[Rogue1230]

We got ours, but the TA had to call me back with them. I prefer the inside state room because of the virtual porthole thing-apparently this is a BIG attraction- but I also feel nervous about a verandah with the 3 yr old.

That being said- if they chose to upgrade us, I don't think I would refuse....i think.....

We are currently booked for rooms 8025 and my friends and their child 8029- but TA and I are hoping to move that to 8065/61 , 8089/91 or 8591/89. I am very nervous about someone in our party getting sea sickness and I have heard being mid ship decreases the chances of that.

TA booked to get us in, but will be watching to see if our rooms can be changed. Am I horrible for wanting that?:confused3

[Rogue1230]

:confused:Has changed again it's now 9111.... is it normal to have the number change so much?

[lbuher]

:confused:Has changed again it's now 9111.... is it normal to have the number change so much?

Guess I'm kinda confused... You had rooms booked, but you wanted them changed, right? But this change to 9111 is the first time the number has changed, and it wasn't at your request?

[Rogue1230]

As she was trying to book the room it would suddenly come up as unavailable after she had started the booking-false availibilty she called it.. This happened 3 times while I was on the phone with her. She finally got a room pairing to stick, 6675/6681 and we completed the resevation. I got the confirm this AM and the room number is now entirely different.

I am fine with it if this is the process, great even if this is how you go about getting an ideal room ( mid deck to alleviate any sea sickness), I am just surprised that this is how it's done.:surfweb:

[disneyin84]

We are booked on the Dream!!! And we can't wait to check it out! We are very interested in participating in FE and any meets or WHATEVER! Just let me know what to do next. Myself, DD, DS and DDIL will be in #8506. We will be meeting with friends made on an earlier cruise...how cool is that! This will be our third DC. Just tried another line...NO COMPARISON!!!

:surfweb:

[lbuher]

As she was trying to book the room it would suddenly come up as unavailable after she had started the booking-false availibilty she called it.. This happened 3 times while I was on the phone with her. She finally got a room pairing to stick, 6675/6681 and we completed the resevation. I got the confirm this AM and the room number is now entirely different.

I am fine with it if this is the process, great even if this is how you go about getting an ideal room ( mid deck to alleviate any sea sickness), I am just surprised that this is how it's done.:surfweb:

Is your TA one that is really familiar with booking with DCL? I read a thread on the main board recently that talked a little bit about this issue... if you click on a room in the booking process, it takes it out of inventory.. something about the order in which you try to book it that makes a difference, or something like that. But the part about it changing from yesterday afternoon until this morning... that seems pretty unusual to me.

I don't have the deck plan in front of me... were all those room pairings inside rooms? And how many people are staying in each room? It might be that some of them were available for a party of 2 or 3, but not for a party of 4? Just throwing out possibilities for why there were issues.

[Rogue1230]

She is very familiar- very nice woman. She came highly recco. from these boards as a matter of fact.

oh well at least I got on right?

[lbuher]

So much for trying to explain the problems! Oh well! And yep, at least you're on!

[Rogue1230]

I am sorry I am pain.....on to bigger and better. FE exchange.... already combing the net for ideas!:santa::surfweb::cool1:

[gydell]

We're booked! Myself, dd, and dgs(10) plan on staying on the ship and enjoying it except for Castaway Cay. It will be our 8th cruise. Afterwards we are heading to Universal for a couple of nights and to WDW for 6 nights. Planning on checking out Legoland while we're in Florida too. Count us in for the FE's.

[pperfectmom]

We're still on the fence with the FE exchange. I'm just not sure I want to spend a big chunk of our very first cruise running around trying to find rooms.:confused3 Not sure I posted our room number before but we are in a Cat8D-5178. We are leaning toward not booking any excursions since I'm not sure what the weather will be in December. We will most likely just do a self-guided walking tour of Nassau and maybe a little shopping. Also, I am hoping to talk/browbeat DH into staying at WDW for 3-4 nights after the cruise to enjoy all the holiday stuff.

[Rogue1230]

To all my fellow December Dreamers!:love:

[disneyin84]

Yay!!! It's finally less than 300 days!!! :woohoo: We booked this cruise when it was over 600 days out, so this is truly big news!

[lbuher]

Yay!!! It's finally less than 300 days!!! :woohoo: We booked this cruise when it was over 600 days out, so this is truly big news!

Wow, I hadn't even thought about how many days it had been since we booked!! We booked on opening day, which I think was more than 600 days out, but my math brain isn't working today.

Yippee!!

[pperfectmom]

After seeing some very negative reports on noise issues in the aft Deck 5 staterooms, we decided to change. The DCL site didn't show any availability cheaper than a Cat 5, but our TA found us another 8D on Deck 6.:banana: So now we are in room 6674. Hope I don't find out anything bad about that one.:lmao:

[dream1211]

Just found this board. This will be our first cruise ever! So excited. It is already consuming all my time. Would love to be involved with FE.


meprincess:DD(6)princess:

[gydell]

Just found this board. This will be our first cruise ever! So excited. It is already consuming all my time. Would love to be involved with FE.


meprincess:DD(6)princess:

Welcome! Just hang your FE and you're included!!!

[bossjoan]

Hey, we'll be on the Dream 12/11/2011! I'd love to be part of the FE program, let me know what to do!

[Rogue1230]

Some one is keeping track of us right? So we know closer to december how many gifts we are responsible for?

[lbuher]

Some one is keeping track of us right? So we know closer to december how many gifts we are responsible for?

Weeelllll, count me out - just too much time/effort/thought required for me... BUT I have gotten the impression that y'all definitely need somebody in charge of heading up the FE thing. Somebody to keep track of who all is participating, room #'s, etc... I'm sure we've got some repeat FE participants on this thread, don't we? Somebody much more informed than I am?

Good luck with it... I'll just sit back and read about y'alls posts on that particular topic!

I am, however, gonna be spending some time on the door magnets... my kids LOVED that last time, and it did make it awfully easy to find our room!

[disneyin84]

Just walked in the door after a day at Jetty Park and dinner at Fishlips. We watched the Dream cruise past on its way for yet another four day cruise. What a beautiful ship. Cannot wait to be on board! :goodvibes

[gydell]

Weeelllll, count me out - just too much time/effort/thought required for me... BUT I have gotten the impression that y'all definitely need somebody in charge of heading up the FE thing. Somebody to keep track of who all is participating, room #'s, etc... I'm sure we've got some repeat FE participants on this thread, don't we? Somebody much more informed than I am?

Good luck with it... I'll just sit back and read about y'alls posts on that particular topic!

I am, however, gonna be spending some time on the door magnets... my kids LOVED that last time, and it did make it awfully easy to find our room!

Where are you from in Georgia?

[lbuher]

Where are you from in Georgia?

Macon! Are you North Atlanta or South?

[gydell]

Macon! Are you North Atlanta or South?

Canton. My DGS will be 10 for this cruise. PLEASE tell me you are not an Alabama fan..............

[lbuher]

Canton. My DGS will be 10 for this cruise. PLEASE tell me you are not an Alabama fan..............

LOL! Nope! DH is from Indiana, so our household is pretty much all Hoosiers. Mainly for basketball, though. More Georgia fans for football. Is your DGS a sports nut like my DS? Has he been on DCL before?

One of my very best friends lives in Canton - I'm actually coming up this weekend to see her. Small world!

[gydell]

LOL! Nope! DH is from Indiana, so our household is pretty much all Hoosiers. Mainly for basketball, though. More Georgia fans for football. Is your DGS a sports nut like my DS? Has he been on DCL before?

One of my very best friends lives in Canton - I'm actually coming up this weekend to see her. Small world!

It will be his 7th cruise but his 1st 4 nighter. We did a 7 night, TA, PC, Baltic and are doing the repo and the 1st Alaska. He does like sports. We spend most Sat in Auburn with either football or basketball.

Where in Canton?

[lbuher]

It will be his 7th cruise but his 1st 4 nighter. We did a 7 night, TA, PC, Baltic and are doing the repo and the 1st Alaska. He does like sports. We spend most Sat in Auburn with either football or basketball.

Where in Canton?

Wow, he's very experienced, then! This will just be our 2nd. My DS would love to have somebody besides just DH to play basketball, ping-pong, etc.. with!

They live off Sixes Road. I'm not very familiar with the area, but I know that's their exit and you turn left off the interstate.

[Rogue1230]

Weeelllll, count me out - just too much time/effort/thought required for me... BUT I have gotten the impression that y'all definitely need somebody in charge of heading up the FE thing. Somebody to keep track of who all is participating, room #'s, etc... I'm sure we've got some repeat FE participants on this thread, don't we? Somebody much more informed than I am?

Good luck with it... I'll just sit back and read about y'alls posts on that particular topic!

I am, however, gonna be spending some time on the door magnets... my kids LOVED that last time, and it did make it awfully easy to find our room!

Sorry to hear that but I know what you mean, and I am stressingly slightly about doing something easy for alot of people or amazing if we have a smaller group.

I was under the impression Irish Cowboy was organizing the exchange... no?

[gydell]

Wow, he's very experienced, then! This will just be our 2nd. My DS would love to have somebody besides just DH to play basketball, ping-pong, etc.. with!

They live off Sixes Road. I'm not very familiar with the area, but I know that's their exit and you turn left off the interstate.
Us too! We live in Bridgemill.

[Tikihula]

After seeing some very negative reports on noise issues in the aft Deck 5 staterooms, we decided to change. The DCL site didn't show any availability cheaper than a Cat 5, but our TA found us another 8D on Deck 6.:banana: So now we are in room 6674. Hope I don't find out anything bad about that one.:lmao:

We'll be in room 6004 at the very front of the ship, overlooking the bow, so we're practically neighbors! :wave2:

We'll have lots of magnets on our door, so stop by and say Hi.

[lbuher]

Us too! We live in Bridgemill.

I can't remember the name of their subdivision, but I know the road is Blankets Creek Drive. Wow, it really is a small world! I will be looking for your subdivision as I drive down Sixes Road!

[bossjoan]

Any news on someone heading up the FE? My family really wants to participate in it!

[lbuher]

Any news on someone heading up the FE? My family really wants to participate in it!

Looks like from the first page of posts that maybe RichC17 was wanting to get it started... don't know if that means he/she was gonna head it up? All Irish Cowboy was doing was getting our meet thread added to the meets board.

[gydell]

I can't remember the name of their subdivision, but I know the road is Blankets Creek Drive. Wow, it really is a small world! I will be looking for your subdivision as I drive down Sixes Road!

Don't know where that is. Bridgemill is at the end of Sixes. We'll have to get together sometime!

[gydell]

Any news on someone heading up the FE? My family really wants to participate in it!

I have the repo and Alaska cruise coming up and then Myrtle Beach but I will do it if it can wait until mid June.

[Rogue1230]

July thru December is plenty of lead time for me. Thanks!

[disneyin84]

I would like to start a FE for this Cruise.:cool1:

Please put me on your FE list. I don't have enough posts yet to contact you another way. We would LOVE to participate!

[lbuher]

Don't know where that is. Bridgemill is at the end of Sixes. We'll have to get together sometime!

I saw your neighborhood this weekend! Have you noticed where Blankets Creek Drive is on Sixes? I forgot to take note of the name of their subdivision. But it was kinda neat when I told my friend "hey, I kinda know somebody who lives in Bridgemill!" It looks like a wonderful (HUGE) neighborhood!

Just thought I'd tell you I was thinking about you while I was up there!

[gydell]

I saw your neighborhood this weekend! Have you noticed where Blankets Creek Drive is on Sixes? I forgot to take note of the name of their subdivision. But it was kinda neat when I told my friend "hey, I kinda know somebody who lives in Bridgemill!" It looks like a wonderful (HUGE) neighborhood!

Just thought I'd tell you I was thinking about you while I was up there!
I'll look for it when I go out later today.
We'll have to get together if you're up this way again. Does your family come when you do? DGS would love to meet some kids before the cruise!

[lbuher]

I'll look for it when I go out later today.
We'll have to get together if you're up this way again. Does your family come when you do? DGS would love to meet some kids before the cruise!

My family is not usually with me, but if we can make it up there this summer, I will let you know. My DS would love to meet somebody, too. Will keep you posted!

[gydell]

My family is not usually with me, but if we can make it up there this summer, I will let you know. My DS would love to meet somebody, too. Will keep you posted!

I found it!

Even if it's just you, we can go to dinner or lunch if you have time.

[bossjoan]

I'm from Edmond and we are sailing on the Dec 11 cruise too!

[Tikihula]

I'm from Edmond and we are sailing on the Dec 11 cruise too!

Hello bossjoan, and welcome to our little group of sailors! pirate:

[RichC17]

To All,

Welcome!!! I will head up the FE. Please e-mail me at richardmcneese@gmail.com and I will add you to the list. If anyone does not know what a FE is I will explain in an e-mail to you. This is my 3rd cruise and I can't wait to see this New Boat! See ya'll soon!!!

[Rogue1230]

deleted, math was off. Bummer

[lbuher]

deleted, math was off. Bummer

Ha! Too funny! I am subscribed to the thread and when I got the email message that included your post, I thought "hmmm.... she's a little over-eager!".

It's ALMOST just nine months, though!!

[Rogue1230]

2 more days and I will have the whole cruise paid off!!!!:cool1:

[lbuher]

2 more days and I will have the whole cruise paid off!!!!:cool1:

Ooooo, that's something to celebrate! We paid a HUGE chunk of ours last month when our Disney Visa was running a triple-points promotion, but I left enough of a balance that we can use our reward points to pay off the last little bit before the PIF date. I was gonna go ahead and pay it all, if that meant that we could avoid a possible fuel sur-charge, but my TA said that it wouldn't matter one way or the other. And that IF there is a fuel surcharge, it will MOST LIKELY be just for new ressies anyway.

So... we just have a little bit left and we'll be paid off, too! Whoo-hoo!!

[gydell]

Ooooo, that's something to celebrate! We paid a HUGE chunk of ours last month when our Disney Visa was running a triple-points promotion, but I left enough of a balance that we can use our reward points to pay off the last little bit before the PIF date. I was gonna go ahead and pay it all, if that meant that we could avoid a possible fuel sur-charge, but my TA said that it wouldn't matter one way or the other. And that IF there is a fuel surcharge, it will MOST LIKELY be just for new ressies anyway.

So... we just have a little bit left and we'll be paid off, too! Whoo-hoo!!

When are you heading this way?

[lbuher]

When are you heading this way?

No plans for that anytime soon. My friend and I usually only see each other 1-2 times a year, so we're not due again for quite some time! But I'll let you know if that changes!

[RichC17]

Hello everyone,
If you do not know what a fish extenders is, Google it and click on the first site. If you want to join, please email me at richardmcneese@gmail.com with name, room #, and how many in the family with age.
Thanks and can't wait to see everyone.:goodvibes

[bossjoan]

did you get my email? we are in room 6086- 2 kids ages 7 and 4, my hubby and I, and we are bringing Grandma

[gydell]

Is anyone keeping a list of all those on this cruise?

[FirstTimeCaller]

Hello fellow cruisers!

My DW, DD(20), and DS(18) will be making our very embarking on our very first Disney Cruise on the Dream Dec 11th! We are traveling with some friends who have two young boys (age 6 and 8) and it will be there first time as well. We are so looking forward to it...

My DW even made a paper chain with one link for each day until we leave -- the thing is WAY too long right now.

We will also being visiting WDW afterward which will be our first visit in about 8 years. We live in the Pacific Northwest so we don't get to FL too often.

[Tikihula]

Hello fellow cruisers!

My DW, DD(20), and DS(18) will be making our very embarking on our very first Disney Cruise on the Dream Dec 11th! We are traveling with some friends who have two young boys (age 6 and 8) and it will be there first time as well. We are so looking forward to it...

My DW even made a paper chain with one link for each day until we leave -- the thing is WAY too long right now.

We will also being visiting WDW afterward which will be our first visit in about 8 years. We live in the Pacific Northwest so we don't get to FL too often.

Welcome! :welcome: I grew up in the Portland area and still have family in Vancouver and Randle, WA. I sure miss the mountains and waterfalls. My son has boys ages 6, 8 and 10, but they aren't cruising until August 2012. They took their first cruise with us in November 2010 and loved it so much they immediately signed up for another one.

Your paper chain must be draped all over the house, but it will magically shorten day by day, and all of a sudden it will be time to go! The anticipation is so exciting. There are lots of veteran cruisers here so if you have any questions, ask away. If you need a good reference book, I recommend the PassPorter Guide to the Disney Cruise Line. Their 2011 edition should be out in April.

[FirstTimeCaller]

There are lots of veteran cruisers here so if you have any questions, ask away. If you need a good reference book, I recommend the PassPorter Guide to the Disney Cruise Line. Their 2011 edition should be out in April.
I just might have a lot questions as time gets closer. I pre-ordered the Passporter book back in January and I'm looking forward to receiving it.

[emilysaba]

Looking forward to our first Disney cruise! Me, hubby and my two boys (8 and 4) are set to to sail on 12/11 with you all!:woohoo:

[Tikihula]

Hi emilysaba and :welcome: to the :boat:

[Disney Family Lee's]

We just booked this cruise.:woohoo:
This is our 1st cruise and we can't wait.:banana:
We thought we would try to book something in 2012 but I got lucky and won this cruise on a radio show.:cool1:
So we are believers that Disney Dreams DO COME TRUE:wizard:
We have added a stay at DW for 4 nights when we get off the ship.::MickeyMo
We are looking forward to seeing DW decorated for Christmas.:santa:

[aloha517]

Sailing on this cruise also....soooo excited Dec 11th is my birthday too!First Disney cruise..a little nervous about the weather ..do you think it will be cold?Sailing w/DH and 3 princesses...10,7 & almost 3..hoping to do some swimming and snorkling at castaway cay.So excited wait..did I say that already?

[Disney Family Lee's]

The information I got said the month of December gets little rain,generally very pleasant weather with occasional hot days.:surfweb:
Monthly Averages High 78 Low 66 and water temp. near shore line 81
I hope this helps out?

[aloha517]

Thanks so much for the info....I feel so much better now:)

[pperfectmom]

Paid in full!!!!!:dance3: Now I just have to figure out a way to pay for our post cruise stay at AKL.:rotfl2:

[drew4sports]

sailing on this cruise also.

[arielhead]

We booked a few months ago with our friends. We are dh, dd (16), ds (11), and me. Our neighbors are dw, dh, and dd (11). :goodvibes

We sailed in 2003 and it will be the first cruise for our friends! So looking forward to it. We plan to add on a couple of days in the parks as we can.
:goodvibes

I'm a little out of practice at posting - we had planned to go in 2009 but had to cancel due to kids school sports season. I hope to get back in the swing of things soon!

[disneyin84]

228 days...I can't wait! :cloud9:

[Tikihula]

Welcome to all our new sailors! Looks like we'll have a nice group onboard.

[arielhead]

Has anyone thought about extras like Palo's or excursions yet? I think we're thinking of Atlantis is Nassau and that's it.

We did Palo's on the Magic and loved it, but with this short cruise we thought just seeing the regular schedule on this new ship would be enough. Others' thoughts?:confused3

(And I'm not sure the adult dining on Dream is the same name.)
:scared1:

[lbuher]

Has anyone thought about extras like Palo's or excursions yet? I think we're thinking of Atlantis is Nassau and that's it.

We did Palo's on the Magic and loved it, but with this short cruise we thought just seeing the regular schedule on this new ship would be enough. Others' thoughts?:confused3

(And I'm not sure the adult dining on Dream is the same name.)
:scared1:

Well... we booked the Palo brunch on our last 4 night but ended up cancelling because it felt like we had such a limited time on the ship - we had a hard time justifying both the additional cost AND the time spent! I had considered looking into Atlantis because I KNOW my kids would LOVE the waterpark there, but it's the same thing. For the amount of money it would cost us, we could do a couple of waterpark trips this summer to places within driving distance from our house, and I know there will be PLENTY on the Dream to keep us all entertained and occupied without doing any excursions.

We are doing good to afford to be on the ship, I guess, and I have a hard time justifying spending extra when I know we will have a fabulous time without the add-ons. I will just live vicariously through the rest of you guys!!

[Jkwoody04]

Just booked tonight :cool1: this will be our 1st Disney cruise. Myself, hubby, son (5), daughter (2). I'm so excited. I have been reading through threads trying to get info and picking a room that was so hard and I'm still not sure about my room. Fingers crossed it's good.


Eta-

Ended up picking room 8088 but I can't find reviews on it kinda nervous.
I know we still have 220days but who is counting not me hehe... I'm new to this board and as I said this is my 1st Disney cruise. I've seen people post about the fish extenders does anyone here do this?

Also we are trying to decide on excursions. If we decide to stay on the ship is there activities,shows and other stuff to do the day we pull into nassua? I thought about booking a hotel & doing Atlantis. Has anyone done that?

[emilysaba]

Just curious if there is anyone else sailing with us from Chicago area???

[Jkwoody04]

Just curious if there is anyone else sailing with us from Chicago area???

I live in Quad City

[disneyin84]

We have a September 2012 cruise planned after this trip in December...I can't wrap my mind around that one...too far away. Even 213 days (seven months from yesterday....wooooot!!!) to this closer cruise is a little depressing, but sooooo much better than not having a cruise at all in our future.

Any FE progress? I haven't heard anything back yet.

pixiedust:

[gydell]

We just booked this cruise.:woohoo:
This is our 1st cruise and we can't wait.:banana:
We thought we would try to book something in 2012 but I got lucky and won this cruise on a radio show.:cool1:
So we are believers that Disney Dreams DO COME TRUE:wizard:
We have added a stay at DW for 4 nights when we get off the ship.::MickeyMo
We are looking forward to seeing DW decorated for Christmas.:santa:

Where in Atlanta? We're in Canton.

Has anyone thought about extras like Palo's or excursions yet? I think we're thinking of Atlantis is Nassau and that's it.

We did Palo's on the Magic and loved it, but with this short cruise we thought just seeing the regular schedule on this new ship would be enough. Others' thoughts?:confused3

(And I'm not sure the adult dining on Dream is the same name.)
:scared1:

We will skip the Palo dinner this cruise but will be trying for a Palo brunch. That's one that we NEVER miss!

[Disney Family Lee's]

Where in Atlanta? We're in Canton.



We will skip the Palo dinner this cruise but will be trying for a Palo brunch. That's one that we NEVER miss!
Lilburn/Snellville area, we are not far off HWY 78 past Stone Mountain Park.

[gydell]

Lilburn/Snellville area, we are not far off HWY 78 past Stone Mountain Park.

Sounds like a dinner may be needed!

[gydell]

While I was on the Alaskian cruise my pm's were erased. I know that we are planning a dinner on the 11th of June in Myrtle Beach and that the list of people was around 13. If you were planning on meeting with us or would like to then please pm me again.

[gydell]

Would anyone be intereseted in a group brunch at Palo's?

[PrincessaC]

Hi!! Just booked this cruise. :cool1: This is our first cruise ever. I'm excited and nervous. We've been going to Disney for years but I know nothing about cruising. :upsidedow

I'm hoping my boys 14 and 11 will be okay going their sep ways since I see there are different age groups for different clubs. :confused3 They are so used to doing things together.

[lbuher]

Hi!! Just booked this cruise. :cool1: This is our first cruise ever. I'm excited and nervous. We've been going to Disney for years but I know nothing about cruising. :upsidedow

I'm hoping my boys 14 and 11 will be okay going their sep ways since I see there are different age groups for different clubs. :confused3 They are so used to doing things together.

Looks like there are several of us from Georgia on this cruise! Where in Georgia are you?

I will have a DS11 - maybe your youngest and mine can hang out some, though I'm not sure how much I'm gonna be able to convince mine to use the kids' area.....

[gydell]

Looks like there are several of us from Georgia on this cruise! Where in Georgia are you?

I will have a DS11 - maybe your youngest and mine can hang out some, though I'm not sure how much I'm gonna be able to convince mine to use the kids' area.....

Don't leave Brent out! He will be 10. He loves being able to go around the ship with other kids.

[PrincessaC]

Looks like there are several of us from Georgia on this cruise! Where in Georgia are you?

I will have a DS11 - maybe your youngest and mine can hang out some, though I'm not sure how much I'm gonna be able to convince mine to use the kids' area.....

Oh great! I'm looking up videos that people have posted on youtube of the kids clubs and getting the boys excited. :thumbsup2

I am in Centerville. Macon area... about 120 miles south of Atlanta.

[PrincessaC]

Where are you guys from? Oh I just scrolled up and read your posts. So we are not too far from each other.

[lbuher]

Where are you guys from? Oh I just scrolled up and read your posts. So we are not too far from each other.

No, not very far at all!! We may even have some common friends!

And no, gydell, definitely not leaving anybody out! Glad to hear that there will be several onboard in the same age range!

[PrincessaC]

So I tried to do a search but didn't find any answers..maybe someone here can help.

Is there a place on the ship where DH can watch sports? I guess the ESPN skybox is no longer? DH's main thing is football :rolleyes:

[gydell]

Bumping to the 1st page!

[Disney Family Lee's]

This is our first cruise and we are looking and thinking of a couple of things to do at port.:confused3
Has anyone done the Stingray Adventure at Castaway Cay?
Has anyone done the Glass bottom Boat Tour at Castaway Cay or Nassau?
We thought we may stay on the ship at Nassau to relax enjoy the things on the ship.

[gydell]

This is our first cruise and we are looking and thinking of a couple of things to do at port.:confused3
Has anyone done the Stingray Adventure at Castaway Cay?
Has anyone done the Glass bottom Boat Tour at Castaway Cay or Nassau?
We thought we may stay on the ship at Nassau to relax enjoy the things on the ship.

The stingrays are pretty good. You need to do it at least once. Try and go in the morning.

The glass bottom boat at CC gets mixed reviews. We have never done it but know people that have and have seen lots of fish and then others that say that the waters are too murky.

We may get off the ship for awhile at Nassau but do plan on enjoying the ship since this will be our 1st time on the Dream.

[lbuher]

My kids and my in-laws did the stingray thing the last time we were on CC, and my DS especially liked it.

We also plan to get off at Nassau for a little bit. I am considering the Hilton Beach Resort on our own, but I'm not sure if we want to spend the extra money for that. If we do anything at all in Nassau, it'll either be that or just getting off to walk around a little bit. Unfortunately, I really don't expect at this point for the ship to be empty enough to really enjoy the pool/Aquaduck without crowds. So many people on the main board are saying that they don't plan to get off at Nassau - I'm kinda thinking that everybody has the same mindset! Everybody has been there, done that, and just wants to stay onboard to enjoy the ship! Understandably!

When it gets closer to time, I will probably look for some recent Navigators and talk to everybody in the family about their preferences, and then we'll make a decision. Might also depend on what the weather forecast is looking like at that point!

[Disney Family Lee's]

Thanks for the info,
We may skip the Glass Bottom Boat and do something else.
We was told we should get off the ship at Nassau and walk to the shops and straw market. So we probably will do that and go back to the ship.
My DD is asking to go to the Chill Spa so we may set that up for the day we are at Nassau.

[Tikihula]

This is our first cruise and we are looking and thinking of a couple of things to do at port.:confused3
Has anyone done the Stingray Adventure at Castaway Cay?
Has anyone done the Glass bottom Boat Tour at Castaway Cay or Nassau?
We thought we may stay on the ship at Nassau to relax enjoy the things on the ship.

We've done the stingray tours at both Castaway Cay and Nassau. The Nassau one includes a 30-minute boat ride to Blackbeard's Cay, a small island with a nice sandy white beach that's not nearly as crowded as Castaway Cay. CC's stingray adventure is a more controlled environment and more educational, but we enjoyed both tours.

Haven't yet done the glass bottom boat tour, due to the mixed reviews we've read.

We enjoy renting bikes on CC and pedaling out to the tall observation tower for a nice view of the island with the ship docked off in the distance. There are water faucets conveniently located along the wide level bike pathway.

There is so much to do and see that I betcha you'll be signing up for another cruise before you leave the ship - and they offer a discount when you do that. See everybody real soon! :cool1:

[DL1957]

Fellow Dream Cruisers since no one has posted in a few days I thought I would wish everyone an almost happy summer. It is 90 + today in Williamsburg VA and getting hotter!
I wanted to share that the photo of my two dogs like the one on DL1957 is now part of the dachshunds of the month on the Dachshund Club of America website! Pretty neat to have family celeberties!
We are getting close to the 6 month mark:cool1:
Sue

[jharrowell]

Hey All!

Just thought I'd let you know I'll be joining you guys on the Dream for the Dec 11th sailing.

We're in Category 05E - Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah, but no idea what room (Currently GTY) .

This is our 2nd Cruise, our first was a 4 day Bahaman on the Wonder a couple of years ago.

Probably going to totally avoid Nassau this time and make use of the near empty ship instead. :)

[DL1957]

Hey All!

Just thought I'd let you know I'll be joining you guys on the Dream for the Dec 11th sailing.

We're in Category 05E - Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah, but no idea what room (Currently GTY) .

This is our 2nd Cruise, our first was a 4 day Bahaman on the Wonder a couple of years ago.

Probably going to totally avoid Nassau this time and make use of the near empty ship instead. :)

Welcome,:cheer2: this group has been pretty quiet likely dealing with summer upon us!

[gydell]

Welcome,:cheer2: this group has been pretty quiet likely dealing with summer upon us!

Quiet is an understatement! You would think the ship was empty.:lmao:

[DL1957]

Quiet is an understatement! You would think the ship was empty.:lmao:
You are right about that!:rotfl2:

[lbuher]

Quiet is an understatement! You would think the ship was empty.:lmao:

You think this thread is quiet.... it is FAR more active than the one I was a part of for our last cruise DCL cruise last January. Guess I just pick dates that don't have a lot of Dis'ers! I was starting to think that quiet cruise meet threads were the norm, but maybe not?

[gydell]

You think this thread is quiet.... it is FAR more active than the one I was a part of for our last cruise DCL cruise last January. Guess I just pick dates that don't have a lot of Dis'ers! I was starting to think that quiet cruise meet threads were the norm, but maybe not?

The Panama Canal one is still going, years later. Check out the Hawaii one! It must be the shorter cruises since there's not as much to plan.

Cruise is paid off. Week at WDW paid off including tickets. Universal room and tickets paid. Just have a couple of misc hotel rooms and Legoland left to pay. Where is everyone staying before the cruise? We're at the Residence Inn.

[lbuher]

The Panama Canal one is still going, years later. Check out the Hawaii one! It must be the shorter cruises since there's not as much to plan.

Cruise is paid off. Week at WDW paid off including tickets. Universal room and tickets paid. Just have a couple of misc hotel rooms and Legoland left to pay. Where is everyone staying before the cruise? We're at the Residence Inn.

Wow, you are doing a lot! We are going down Sat night and coming home Thursday when we get off the boat! Not sure yet where we are staying.... last time we stayed at the Fairfield in Cocoa Beach... we'll be somewhere we can use our Marriott points that won't use them ALL up!

Correction... it was the Fairfield in Titusville!

[jharrowell]

Where is everyone staying before the cruise? We're at the Residence Inn.

we're flying in to Miami on the first, staying at SSR. So I'll be there for a good portion before the cruise.

[DL1957]

we're flying in to Miami on the first, staying at SSR. So I'll be there for a good portion before the cruise.

My husband and I along with my BFF are also staying at SSR it is one of our home properties. We arrive on the 7th. Sue

[DL1957]

The Panama Canal one is still going, years later. Check out the Hawaii one! It must be the shorter cruises since there's not as much to plan.

Cruise is paid off. Week at WDW paid off including tickets. Universal room and tickets paid. Just have a couple of misc hotel rooms and Legoland left to pay. Where is everyone staying before the cruise? We're at the Residence Inn.

We are going to have to see if we can meet each other this time. I believe your family and ours were on the Baltic and recent Repo and Alaska Cruises!
Sue

[Disney Family Lee's]

We are going to fly in on the 11th from Atlanta. This is our first time as I have said before.
What time should we try to make our flight for and does the DCL busses have set times they leave the airport? :confused3
We would like to get to port early to get an early boarding # to start enjoying the ship.:yay:
My wife thinks we should fly in the day before so we don't have to worry about delays.

[gydell]

We are going to have to see if we can meet each other this time. I believe your family and ours were on the Baltic and recent Repo and Alaska Cruises!
Sue
Yes we do need to meet!
We are going to fly in on the 11th from Atlanta. This is our first time as I have said before.
What time should we try to make our flight for and does the DCL busses have set times they leave the airport? :confused3
We would like to get to port early to get an early boarding # to start enjoying the ship.:yay:
My wife thinks we should fly in the day before so we don't have to worry about delays.
I would fly in the day before. Too many things can go wrong with coming in the day of the cruise. DCL busses start at 9:30am I think.

[PrincessaC]

Hi everyone. :wave: I've been checking in to check for new posts but yep it's been quiet. :3dglasses

gydell I'm glad you asked the question. I have no idea where we will be staying before the cruise.

Initally I was planning our park trip pre-cruise but after talking with the DK's and DH I think it would be best to plan the park trip post-cruise so they don't miss 2wks of school.

So now I need to figure out where to stay on Saturday night before the cruise. Any recommendations? How soon in advance do I need to call to make reservations?

After the cruise we plan on checking in at POR-French for a week. :banana::yay:

[gydell]

We're at the Radisson at the port. Nice place.

[PrincessaC]

We're at the Radisson at the port. Nice place.

I just checked it out at the website. Very nice! I noticed that there is a cruise package. Are you doing that?

[gydell]

Haven't decided yet. May park at the port.:confused3

[PrincessaC]

gydell, I think we may end up staying at the Radisson too. Looks very nice. I don't think we'll do the cruise package though.

So what's everyone's seating times for dinner? We have the second seating. Not by choice but I don't mind.

[gydell]

We have second dining too due to a DCL employee screw up. If it stays this way then we won't be eating in the dining rooms.

[lbuher]

We're at the Radisson at the port. Nice place.

Hey - just noticed that your earlier post said Residence Inn... any particular reason why you changed your mind? Just wondering what the difference is between the two?

[PrincessaC]

Is the second seating bad? Since this is our first cruise I have nothing to compare it to. Maybe it's kind of late to be eating?

Well I hope they fix your seating time since it was their mistake.

[gydell]

Hey - just noticed that your earlier post said Residence Inn... any particular reason why you changed your mind? Just wondering what the difference is between the two?

You are right- just checked my ressies and it is the Residence Inn.

[gydell]

Is the second seating bad? Since this is our first cruise I have nothing to compare it to. Maybe it's kind of late to be eating?

Well I hope they fix your seating time since it was their mistake.

We had late seating once before and lots of people love it but not us. We eat around 5pm at home so 8:30 is too late for us.

[PrincessaC]

I made my ticker ;)

[PrincessaC]

We had late seating once before and lots of people love it but not us. We eat around 5pm at home so 8:30 is too late for us.

We usually eat around 6-630p so 830p is late for us as well but I guess we will have to deal with it. :upsidedow It will definately throw us off and I wish we could of got the early seating but apparently it was all taken up.

Maybe if I keep asking I'll get lucky and an early seating will open up. :wizard::wizard:

[DL1957]

We usually eat around 6-630p so 830p is late for us as well but I guess we will have to deal with it. :upsidedow It will definately throw us off and I wish we could of got the early seating but apparently it was all taken up.

Maybe if I keep asking I'll get lucky and an early seating will open up. :wizard::wizard:

We eat early at home but have taken the second seating to allow room for folks with young children who really need that earlier time. That being said we get use to it and it is all about being on vacation and doing different things!

[Disney Family Lee's]

We are going to stay at Coronado Springs when we get off the cruise from the
15th-19th we may add one more day. Maybe we will see you on the ship and at the parks. We can't wait!!

[PrincessaC]

We will all have to share pictures or something :lmao:

I'm so ready for a vacation. Everyone at work is talking about going on vacation and I have not been. :headache:

DH is deploying and will be back in Sept. and then another 3 months til the cruise.... MUST dig deep!! :eek:

[gydell]

DH won't be able to make the 1st week of our vacation so he will miss the cruise. On the bright side, we'll have more room in our cabin!

[jharrowell]

My husband and I along with my BFF are also staying at SSR it is one of our home properties. We arrive on the 7th. Sue

Cool!

It's our home resort too but we tend to stay at OKW.

[jharrowell]

We usually eat around 6-630p so 830p is late for us as well but I guess we will have to deal with it. :upsidedow It will definately throw us off and I wish we could of got the early seating but apparently it was all taken up.

Maybe if I keep asking I'll get lucky and an early seating will open up. :wizard::wizard:

Personally I prefer that later seatings as they tend to be a little quieter. (by quieter read less young children. :) )

Don't get me wrong I love kids, but a 6 year old throwing a tantrum while I'm eating isn't my idea of fun. :)

I'm going to try and book a meal at both Palo's and Remy's though so I'll only be doing 2 evening meals at the main restraunts with any luck. :)

[PrincessaC]

Personally I prefer that later seatings as they tend to be a little quieter. (by quieter read less young children. :) )

Don't get me wrong I love kids, but a 6 year old throwing a tantrum while I'm eating isn't my idea of fun. :)

I'm going to try and book a meal at both Palo's and Remy's though so I'll only be doing 2 evening meals at the main restraunts with any luck. :)

I understand completely!

We won't be doing Palo or Remy but I was thinking dh and I could feed the kids early one night and then have a dinner alone.

Has anyone ever done that?

[DL1957]

I sent an e-mail to someone earlier on and have not heard anything? Does anyone else know. We are interested as well as two other cabins who on not on Dis but traveling with us.:confused3

[dream1211]

I sent an e-mail to someone earlier on and have not heard anything? Does anyone else know. We are interested as well as two other cabins who on not on Dis but traveling with us.:confused3

I was beginning to wonder this too. I was hoping to know by the end of the summer so I could get going on things. So many cute ideas out there!

[gydell]

I sent an e-mail to someone earlier on and have not heard anything? Does anyone else know. We are interested as well as two other cabins who on not on Dis but traveling with us.:confused3

I was beginning to wonder this too. I was hoping to know by the end of the summer so I could get going on things. So many cute ideas out there!

We always just give to anyone that has a FE hanging. Makes it easier than trying to only give to the few that sign up. There will be more FE hanging than people on this thread.

[lbuher]

We always just give to anyone that has a FE hanging. Makes it easier than trying to only give to the few that sign up. There will be more FE hanging than people on this thread.

I just scrolled back through all the pages, and it looks like Rich was heading up the FE (see post #s 93 and 100), but it's been months since anything was posted on the thread about it?

We aren't participating in the FE, but I was under the impression that a lot of people like to plan for how many participants there are, what ages, etc.... If you have to wait until you're on the ship to see how many FEs are hanging, how in the world can you plan how much/what "stuff" to bring?

[gydell]

I just scrolled back through all the pages, and it looks like Rich was heading up the FE (see post #s 93 and 100), but it's been months since anything was posted on the thread about it?

We aren't participating in the FE, but I was under the impression that a lot of people like to plan for how many participants there are, what ages, etc.... If you have to wait until you're on the ship to see how many FEs are hanging, how in the world can you plan how much/what "stuff" to bring?

We just give per cabin not per person. If we gave per person it would probably make a difference.

[lbuher]

We just give per cabin not per person. If we gave per person it would probably make a difference.

Gotcha!!

[Disney Family Lee's]

I think we have decided to fly in the day before and stay at the Hyatt at MCO.
Has anyone stayed here before?
From what I have read this should make for an easy transfer the morning of the cruise.

[gydell]

I think we have decided to fly in the day before and stay at the Hyatt at MCO.
Has anyone stayed here before?
From what I have read this should make for an easy transfer the morning of the cruise.

I haven't but know several that have. Just let them know that you are on the Disney cruise and they will get your luggage and bring it to your room. They also get your luggage in the morning and you will see it in your room on the ship if you are doing DCL transfer.

[DL1957]

Fellow cruisers, I have never coordinated FE before but I am will to do so but I dont want to step on anyone's toes. Give me your thoughts please.
Sue

[bossjoan]

that would be great. I dont care who does it as long as someone does!

[gydell]

Happy 4th everyone!

[DL1957]

Fellow cruisers, since there has been no reply regarding the FE I am happy to take over compling/distributing the list.
Please send to me via PM the following:
DIS name
Names of folks in your cabin(s) include ages of anyone under 18
Cabin Number(s)
Where you are from
E-mail address to send list to
I will complie on an exel spread sheet and send out to those who participate.
The list will be available for sign-up until November 11th but please signup early.
Sue
Happy July 6th to everyone!

[jharrowell]

The FE thing sounds fun but it's just too much of a hassle to be involved as we're from the UK.

We either have to buy stuff over here and bring it with us (a real hassle given weight limits and the fact that we like to travel carry on only) or buy the stuff in the US which means losing valuable Disney time.

Hope you guys have fun though. Wish I could play too, found some great extenders on eBay... :)

[DL1957]

The FE thing sounds fun but it's just too much of a hassle to be involved as we're from the UK.

We either have to buy stuff over here and bring it with us (a real hassle given weight limits and the fact that we like to travel carry on only) or buy the stuff in the US which means losing valuable Disney time.

Hope you guys have fun though. Wish I could play too, found some great extenders on eBay... :)

I don't blame you we brought stuff to England for the Baltic cruise and it was a hassel. That being said no one has signed up :sad1:any way so it looks like it is a mute issue.

[gydell]

About how many are doing the fe(total in room)?

[Debbje]

Hello everyone,
We booked this cruise to. It will be our honeymoon cruise :D We are getting married the 2th of December and after the boat we're going to Disney World for the first time. I'm so exited.

I didn't read the whole post and mabye it's a stupid question but what is FE. I see it back in the last few pages I've read and I'm curious

[gydell]

Hello everyone,
We booked this cruise to. It will be our honeymoon cruise :D We are getting married the 2th of December and after the boat we're going to Disney World for the first time. I'm so exited.

I didn't read the whole post and mabye it's a stupid question but what is FE. I see it back in the last few pages I've read and I'm curious

Welcome! A fish extender is a pocket that people make or have made that hangs outside your room on a decorative fish hook. People on the dis put goodies in everyone's fe during the cruise. I have seen stockings used during this time of year. It's done in fun- nothing expensive.

[Debbje]

That sounds fun. On ous first cruise in may this year (eastbound transatlantic) we saw al lot of FE but we didn't knew what they were

[bossjoan]

people can be as elaborate or as simple on the FE, it's just like a secret santa thing. My kids LOVE getting mail, so they will love this! I'm really excited!

[DL1957]

That sounds fun. On ous first cruise in may this year (eastbound transatlantic) we saw al lot of FE but we didn't knew what they were
Please send me your information; Stateroom number, first names, where you are from, ages for anyone under 18. I am beginning to put together the list.
thanks. Sue

[gydell]

Checked my ressie and I got my waitlist request to change dining to main dining. No room # yet.

[Debbje]

We dont know our stateroomnumber yet. When we know it we really want to patricipate. We already went downtown to seek some inspiration to make our FE :D

[Debbje]

We were thinking about the excursions in Nassau. What are you going to do in Nassau?

[gydell]

We are planning on staying on the ship.

[Debbje]

Does anyone know what the wetter is like? We want to know if we can swim that time of year, on castaway cay or on the dream

[gydell]

Does anyone know what the wetter is like? We want to know if we can swim that time of year, on castaway cay or on the dream

We went this time a couple of years ago and it was cool for us. But we did swim.

[DL1957]

So far we have 4 staterooms for FE. I am sure this will increase once we get past summer.
We are staying on the ship in Nassau. Been there once which is enough for us. Hope everyone is keeping cool. Sue

[Disney Family Lee's]

We may get off the ship and walk around a little, but for the most part we will be staying on the ship to enjoy.

[PrincessaC]

:wave:

I think I'm going to plan an Atlantis excursion. This is our first cruise and first time to bahamas. I guess we want to be able to say, "been there, done that".
:goodvibes

I don't think we will be participating in the FE. It does sound like it would be fun but I just can't commit right now.

Kids go back to school next week.

[lbuher]

We have considered the Atlantis waterpark, but it is so hard to justify the extra expense. Have also considered the Hilton and doing a day pass for their beach. But most likely we will end up staying on the ship - maybe getting off to walk around for a little while, but that'll probably be it.

[gydell]

Show schedule - Disney Dreams - 1st night, Golden Mickeys - 2nd night, Villians - 3rd night

[PrincessaC]

Show schedule - Disney Dreams - 1st night, Golden Mickeys - 2nd night, Villians - 3rd night

thanks gydell :thumbsup2

Have you seen any of the shows before? Are they character shows?

[PrincessaC]

Do you have to make reservations to park your car at the port? When do you pay?

[gydell]

I have seen all but Disney Dreams. It is for the Dream ship only they said.
The shows have some characters and some singers.

I don't think you need ressies for the car.

[PrincessaC]

oh okay. Kind of threw me off when I read on another thread that they had parking reservation confirmation.

[gydell]

Maybe we should check about the car.

[gydell]

No ressies needed is what DCL said.

[PrincessaC]

Thanks. I couldn't find it anywhere. :confused3

[gydell]

When in doubt I always call DCL.

[Tikihula]

You used to pay when you drove into the lot to park, but with the new parking garage I think I read that you pay on the way out. I should think that would make for congestion, though, at the exit.
You can use a credit card to pay, or cash.

[gydell]

You used to pay when you drove into the lot to park, but with the new parking garage I think I read that you pay on the way out. I should think that would make for congestion, though, at the exit.
You can use a credit card to pay, or cash.

Thanks for the information. This is the 1st time that I have driven.

[jharrowell]

Thanks for the information. This is the 1st time that I have driven.

We're driving as well but using an AVIS rental car. We're booking for pickup at Miami and drop off at Port Canaveral. Then doing the reverse for the end of the cruise.

[Debbje]

We saw the Villains show in May this year with the atlantic crossing

[gydell]

You would think with the cruise getting closer and the ship seeming to be pretty full that more people would be joining on this thread. :confused3

[DL1957]

You would think with the cruise getting closer and the ship seeming to be pretty full that more people would be joining on this thread. :confused3

I have to agree with you. Hopefully more folks for the FE. Our checkin date is Aug 28 and we are gold level so there a group for us earlier in August.
Sue

[gydell]

We're gold too. I am only wanting Palo brunch and parasailing at Castaway so I don't see a problem getting either. Hope I'm not wrong.

[PrincessaC]

What does that mean when you say "check in date"?

Is that the date you have to make full payment? :confused3

[lbuher]

You would think with the cruise getting closer and the ship seeming to be pretty full that more people would be joining on this thread. :confused3

I might have mentioned this before... can't remember... but we sailed on a KSF 4 day in Jan of '10, and it was pretty much full, and the cruise meet thread for that cruise was even more quiet than this one!

Would you guys that are gold please post back here about what port arrival time you get? Are you going to try to get the earliest one at 11:00?

[gydell]

What does that mean when you say "check in date"?

Is that the date you have to make full payment? :confused3
That is when we can make our ressies if we are paid in full.
I might have mentioned this before... can't remember... but we sailed on a KSF 4 day in Jan of '10, and it was pretty much full, and the cruise meet thread for that cruise was even more quiet than this one!

Would you guys that are gold please post back here about what port arrival time you get? Are you going to try to get the earliest one at 11:00?

I would like the 1st boarding number that is possible. I will post after I get one.

[lbuher]

That is when we can make our ressies if we are paid in full.


I would like the 1st boarding number that is possible. I will post after I get one.

I may have missed this info on the main board.... are they assigning boarding numbers at check-in now? I mean, I'm assuming that if you get an early port arrival time then it will translate into an earlier boarding number... just didn't know you could actually get one before you get to the terminal?

[gydell]

I may have missed this info on the main board.... are they assigning boarding numbers at check-in now? I mean, I'm assuming that if you get an early port arrival time then it will translate into an earlier boarding number... just didn't know you could actually get one before you get to the terminal?
You get an arrival time which means the earlier the arrival time the lower the boarding pass since they hand the numbers out as you enter the terminal. The other thing is that if you are on the busses from MCO before this time you get lower boarding numbers.

[PrincessaC]

That is when we can make our ressies if we are paid in full.


Thanks!

I'm not paid in full yet. Does that determine when you can check in and make ressies?

I don't plan on making any ressies except maybe an Atlantis excursion. Would something like that be sold out?

[DL1957]

You get an arrival time which means the earlier the arrival time the lower the boarding pass since they hand the numbers out as you enter the terminal. The other thing is that if you are on the busses from MCO before this time you get lower boarding numbers.

this is our first time out of PC since 2005 when we did the Panama Canal sailing. Do you know what type of boarding pass you get if you are at the resort? Is it like when we where in Europe and could check in and get our KTW card before boarding day. thanks for the information. Sue

[gydell]

Thanks!

I'm not paid in full yet. Does that determine when you can check in and make ressies?

I don't plan on making any ressies except maybe an Atlantis excursion. Would something like that be sold out?
You do have to be pd in full before you can book ressies. I don't know about Atlantis.
this is our first time out of PC since 2005 when we did the Panama Canal sailing. Do you know what type of boarding pass you get if you are at the resort? Is it like when we where in Europe and could check in and get our KTW card before boarding day. thanks for the information. Sue
I know that you can still check in at the resort but I don't know anything else.

[lbuher]

Thanks!

I'm not paid in full yet. Does that determine when you can check in and make ressies?

I don't plan on making any ressies except maybe an Atlantis excursion. Would something like that be sold out?

You have to be paid in full, but when you can you check in/make ressies also depends on whether or not you are a first time cruise (75 days out), silver (90 days out) or gold/platinum. I would think the likelihood of an Atlantis excursion being sold out would be less during the winter months, and even if it DOES happen to be sold out when you try to make ressies, you can keep checking (folks do cancel) or try once you are onboard.

[PrincessaC]

You have to be paid in full, but when you can you check in/make ressies also depends on whether or not you are a first time cruise (75 days out), silver (90 days out) or gold/platinum. I would think the likelihood of an Atlantis excursion being sold out would be less during the winter months, and even if it DOES happen to be sold out when you try to make ressies, you can keep checking (folks do cancel) or try once you are onboard.

Thanks for the info. :thumbsup2 I am completely clueless and I've been all over the boards gathering information.

I have to pay in full by Sept. 27 so I'll probably pay up by the end of this month. It's my first cruise and 75 days out will be some time in October for me.

Once I'm paid in full do they send instructions on how to check in?

[lbuher]

Thanks for the info. :thumbsup2 I am completely clueless and I've been all over the boards gathering information.

I have to pay in full by Sept. 27 so I'll probably pay up by the end of this month. It's my first cruise and 75 days out will be some time in October for me.

Once I'm paid in full do they send instructions on how to check in?

Actually I think Sept 27 is your 75 days out? I don't remember getting any sort of instructions last time about how to check in, but it's a relatively simple process on the website.

[gydell]

Thanks for the info. :thumbsup2 I am completely clueless and I've been all over the boards gathering information.

I have to pay in full by Sept. 27 so I'll probably pay up by the end of this month. It's my first cruise and 75 days out will be some time in October for me.

Once I'm paid in full do they send instructions on how to check in?

If you look at your ressie online you will see the date at the top of the page. On that day(12am est or later) you go to your cruise plans and you will see where you can make ressies for everything.

[Tikihula]

Thanks for the info. :thumbsup2 I am completely clueless and I've been all over the boards gathering information.

I have to pay in full by Sept. 27 so I'll probably pay up by the end of this month. It's my first cruise and 75 days out will be some time in October for me.

Once I'm paid in full do they send instructions on how to check in?

Go to your reservation at DisneyCruiseLine.com and click on Online Check-in (left side of page). Scroll down and you can watch a little instructional cartoon video showing Goofy checking in for his cruise. They show him actually choosing a check-in time. Not sure you can still do that, though.

[PrincessaC]

Actually I think Sept 27 is your 75 days out? I don't remember getting any sort of instructions last time about how to check in, but it's a relatively simple process on the website. Wow I was way off. ;) The sooner the better tho. :) Thanks.

If you look at your ressie online you will see the date at the top of the page. On that day(12am est or later) you go to your cruise plans and you will see where you can make ressies for everything.

Go to your reservation at DisneyCruiseLine.com and click on Online Check-in (left side of page). Scroll down and you can watch a little instructional cartoon video showing Goofy checking in for his cruise. They show him actually choosing a check-in time. Not sure you can still do that, though.

I'm going to go check my reservations online. :thumbsup2

[gydell]

Does anyone besides me not have a room assigned?

[PrincessaC]

gydell, we have our room. when will you get your room assignment?:confused3 how does that work?

[gydell]

gydell, we have our room. when will you get your room assignment?:confused3 how does that work?

It can be anytime between now and check in at the port. Last time I didn't have one it was about 2 weeks before.

[PrincessaC]

It can be anytime between now and check in at the port. Last time I didn't have one it was about 2 weeks before.

Oh I see. Do you know what deck your on?

[gydell]

Oh I see. Do you know what deck your on?

Nope!

[Tikihula]

It can be anytime between now and check in at the port. Last time I didn't have one it was about 2 weeks before.

Is your reservation just for a certain category of room? We have a specific room assignment. Do you get a discount for just selecting a category and letting DCL place you in whatever room in that category that might be availale?

[gydell]

Is your reservation just for a certain category of room? We have a specific room assignment. Do you get a discount for just selecting a category and letting DCL place you in whatever room in that category that might be availale?

Yes just for a category. No discount, same price as normal.

[jharrowell]

Yes just for a category. No discount, same price as normal.

Yup, as you're guarenteed a place on the ship in at least the category you paid for there is no discount.

The only 'bonus' for being GTY if you can call it a bonus is that if the cat you are in is at capacity and you haven't been allocated a stateroom number you can be bumped to a better category.

As the DCL website says , you have a guarenteed room, but if there are no rooms left in your category you will be bumped to a better one.

At least that's how I think it works.

[PrincessaC]

:dance3:

Is it almost time yet?

[gydell]

:dance3:

Is it almost time yet?

I wish!

[DL1957]

Has anyone in this group been on DCL during the Christmas holiday time frame and can share all the extras that go on.:banana:
So far I have heard you can go to GS and sign up for the gingerbread house making and that there is a special tree lighting where a child spreads pixie dust and the tree lights up. Anything else that someone can share for us first timers during December? :confused3 Sue

[gydell]

You can make a gingerbread house but you can't take it off the ship. The 1st night a child is picked to do the lighting of the tree. I was disappointed in the decorations. There were not as many as I had thought there would be. My friends that were with me laughed and said our houses were decorated more than the ship was.:confused3

[Tikihula]

Yup, as you're guarenteed a place on the ship in at least the category you paid for there is no discount.

The only 'bonus' for being GTY if you can call it a bonus is that if the cat you are in is at capacity and you haven't been allocated a stateroom number you can be bumped to a better category.

As the DCL website says , you have a guarenteed room, but if there are no rooms left in your category you will be bumped to a better one.

At least that's how I think it works.

That's right - I just read it in my new PassPorter Guide to the Disney Cruise Line that came in the mail yesterday. Fell asleep last night reading about the amenities on the Dream. I'm looking forward to reading about the Alaska shore excursions, as we want to do that cruise next year.

[gydell]

That's right - I just read it in my new PassPorter Guide to the Disney Cruise Line that came in the mail yesterday. Fell asleep last night reading about the amenities on the Dream. I'm looking forward to reading about the Alaska shore excursions, as we want to do that cruise next year.

We loved the train trip in Skagway & the tram and ziplining in Juneau.

[PrincessaC]

You can make a gingerbread house but you can't take it off the ship. The 1st night a child is picked to do the lighting of the tree. I was disappointed in the decorations. There were not as many as I had thought there would be. My friends that were with me laughed and said our houses were decorated more than the ship was.:confused3

Oh I think I'll make a gingerbread house. Too bad we can't take it off the ship. Can we at least take it back to the cabin?

[Maggie62677]

Oh I think I'll make a gingerbread house. Too bad we can't take it off the ship. Can we at least take it back to the cabin?

We decorated GBH's on our Christmas cruise two years ago, and it was so much fun to see how creative the 'little people' are! You have to sign up at GS for a 'time block' and the bonus is there is NO extra cost for this! Oh, and you can most definiely take it back to your cabin! :woohoo:

[Maggie62677]

Has anyone in this group been on DCL during the Christmas holiday time frame and can share all the extras that go on.:banana:
So far I have heard you can go to GS and sign up for the gingerbread house making and that there is a special tree lighting where a child spreads pixie dust and the tree lights up. Anything else that someone can share for us first timers during December? :confused3 Sue

This will be our second DC during the Christmas Holiday season. :confused3 IMHO I think they did a fairly decent job with the decorations, classy and definitely not overkill. Besides the GB decorating and the tree lighting, there are several opportunities to hear Mrs. Claus retell 'The Christmas Story' in the main lobby. We saw carolers on several different occaisions during our four night cruise, and even got to join in the fun singing along.

Also, Castaway Cay is turned into a 'Winter Wonderland' -- totally decked out for the season! We found great photo opportunities with the Christmas tree and life size 'presents' as well as holiday themed crafts for the kids, and special 'reindeer games' for them as well. :santa:

[Maggie62677]

Would you guys that are gold please post back here about what port arrival time you get? Are you going to try to get the earliest one at 11:00?

First, when you arrive at the terminal you'll have a small check in point. Make sure you have your ID handy, and they will check you off as officially 'arriving'. After dropping off your bags to the porter and parking your car (you can leave your family at the curb to wait for you) you'll go inside the the actual terminal, head through security and then proceed upstairs to the check in desk, this is where you will receive your boarding number, i.e. boarding 'order'. :woohoo:

We're in Tampa, which is about a good hour and fourty from PC and we have always (this will be our 6th DC) left around 7am. HOWEVER, this was when you were able to arrive at the terminal at 10. Previously we would grab a quick breakfast in town and then head over closer to the port. :car:

However, it is my understanding that the gates for cars to enter Disney's terminal now open at 11 AM, where previous it was 10 o'clock -- can someone clarify this for me? :confused3

Haven't decided if we'll adjust our timing for this cruise yet ... :confused: ...