02/12/2012 4 Night Dream Valentine's Cruise - The Love Boat Sails Again !

[jdybnsn]

4-Night Bahamian Cruise
February 12 to February 16
Disney Dream

Day-----------------Port ----------Ashore/Onboard
Day 1 (12th Feb) Port Canaveral, Florida — 3:45 p.m.
Day 2 (13th Feb) Nassau 9:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Day 3 (14th Feb) Castaway Cay 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. PIRATE NIGHT :lovestruc
Day 4 (15th Feb) At Sea — —
Day 5 (16th Feb) Port Canaveral, Florida 7:30 a.m. —

Dis Meet :
Vista Cafe : deck 4 at 3pm

FE LIST AS OF 1/31/12


GROUP 1

Room#6084 (newbieva) Jim, Stacy, DD -Erica (13) - birthday on 16th, DS -Joshua (10)

Room#6178 (newbieva) Don, Debbie- nut allergy

Room#6184 (busdriverbrad) Brad, Tara (anniversary), DS-Connor (4)**

Room#6688 (jotabs) Joan, Leroy **

Room# 7134 (Tiki4) - Jody, Mark, DD Hope (14) and DS Aaron (11)

Room #7517 (disneydad1313) Michael, DD - Savannah (17), DD- Sierra (15)

Room #8604 (CO Mickey) Stephanie, Rob, DD - Madison (9) birthday **

Room #8618 (CO Mickey2) Erin, Roger (birthday), DD - Olivia (4) DS - Jonathan (4) **

Room# 8641 & 8642 (jdybnsn) Judy, Brian (4th Wedding anniversary on 12th), Joe - DS (14), Vyrnwy DD (10).

Room# 8668 (Mog's Mom) Binghams -Colleen, David, DS Kieran(14), DD Jenna (11), DMIL-Vicki **

Room#9520 (CherylSue) Cheryl, Sean (birthday), Victoria (14) (birthday) **

Room# 10548 (Moffboys2) Jaime (birthday), Mark, DS - A.J. (11) and DS - Asa (6). . Allergies: all nuts, milk and egg

Room#12008 (El Cid 94) Justin, Holly, DS - Patrick (12), DS - Keegan (11), DD - Zoe (8) (birthday) NB Concierge - leave gifts with staff in concierge lounge.




GROUP 2

Room#6184 (busdriverbrad) Brad, Tara (anniversary), DS-Connor (4) **

Room#6584 (zephee) Dave, Nicole, DD - Ella (7), DD - Brianna (5)

Room#6688 (jotabs) Joan, Leroy **

Room#7604 & 7606 (GaDisneyFan) Wanda (63), Truman (71) (wedding anniversary on 14th), Amber (37)( birthday on 16th), Rinday (32)

Room# 7618 (hopare) Pare -Holly, Roger (birthday) and Amanda -DD (11) DS - Tyler (7) Jillian - DD(5)

Room#9632 (ellasky) - Peter, Kay and Ella (15 months)

Room #8604 (CO Mickey) Stephanie, Rob, DD - Madison (9) birthday **

Room#8616 (cruiserjen) Jen, Scott, Stephen (4), and Jacob (J. Connor) (3). tree nut allergy

Room #8618 (CO Mickey2) Erin, Roger (birthday), DD - Olivia (4) DS - Jonathan (4) **

Room# 8668 (Mog's Mom) Binghams - Colleen, David, DS Kieran(14), DD Jenna (11), DMIL-Vicki **

Room#9030 (wxchick) Jason, Jennifer -11th anniversary

Room#9520 (CherylSue) Cheryl, Sean (birthday), Victoria (14) (birthday) **

Room#10026 (HelloBuckley) Emi (25), James (32)


** DENOTES MEMBERS OF BOTH GROUPS


A massive thank you to Moffboyz2 for compiling all the information in the first place

Dining Rotation

ALL cruisers will have a rotation in which the 3rd and 4th night are the same.


Movies -

War Horse
Real Steel
Cars 2
Muppets
The Help
POC - OST

[jdybnsn]

Ooops forgot to say we are from Cheshire in the UK and our party is made up of ;
me - Judy :goodvibes
DH - Brian
DS - Joe (age 14 on the cruise)
DD - Vyrnwy (age 10 on the cruise)

[jdybnsn]

Anyone else yet ????


:confused3

[IrishCowboy]

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

[jdybnsn]

I am soo excited :banana: ....the 12th Feb is our wedding anniversary - we got married on Grand Cayman off a Western Disney cruise in 2008 (though not married through Disney - something we organised ourselves). So definitely a romantic celebration for us on the 12th Feb.:hug:

.......not to mention Valentine's Day of course !!:love::love::love:

[jdybnsn]

Just had our cabin requests confirmed...I was thinking of booking a suite for a surprise for DH... but have talked myself out of it, mainly because of the fact the kids will still end up on a sofa/bunk bed ..... DS really found the couch bed uncomfortable last cruise, and he's only a slightly built 13yr old at that.
Plus, too many uncertainties about the suite cabins/balconies on the Dream..and not enough benefits, since we will be gold CC members by then. :banana:

So two cabins for us; a cat 4B, and two strides away, a cat 11A (what a shame the beds can no longer be made into twins) both on deck 8... at almost half the cost of the cat T suite.

...and incidently this almost doubled our OBCs for this cruise, over the suite OBCs.

We are lucky enough to pick up one of the few insides on the upper decks and near the AFT which is where we generally like to be on the ship.

Our cabins are
# 8142
# 8141


...sorry to be sat here, talking to myself ! ...but hopefully, some of you others will be along soon .......:goodvibes

[jdybnsn]

:rolleyes1

[jdybnsn]

:bored:

[jdybnsn]

Anyone ? :confused3

[maelcu]

Hubby and are seriously looking at booking this cruise. Feb 14th is our wedding anniversary and if everything works out we will be having a vow renewal on the ship!
Introductions LOL
Me-Beth
DH -Jamie
DD- Amy age 11 on the cruise

[jdybnsn]

Hubby and are seriously looking at booking this cruise. Feb 14th is our wedding anniversary and if everything works out we will be having a vow renewal on the ship!
Introductions LOL
Me-Beth
DH -Jamie
DD- Amy age 11 on the cruise

Oh cool !!! ...another anniversary cruiser !:love:

I do hope you book !:goodvibes

[jdybnsn]

Anyone else ?:flower3:

[jdybnsn]

HAPPY NEW YEAR !party:

[livan126]

Just booked. Part one of our back to back!:cool1:

[jdybnsn]

Just booked. Part one of our back to back!:cool1:

Yay ! welcome aboard !!!

party:

[emtmom]

Going to try my hardest to get on this sailing Judy! Might be just me, or maybe Ariana and I.

[jdybnsn]

Going to try my hardest to get on this sailing Judy! Might be just me, or maybe Ariana and I.

Wow that would be so cool !!!!. :cheer2:

....so glad to know our that wedding witnesses of the DCL 2008 Valentine's sailing (strangers then, friends now :flower3: ), are taking their pledge (to the pastor), to keep an eye on our marriage, so seriously ...even if you do live across the Atlantic!!!;)

I have my fingers crossed for you xxxx :goodvibes

[jdybnsn]

Hubby and are seriously looking at booking this cruise. Feb 14th is our wedding anniversary and if everything works out we will be having a vow renewal on the ship!
Introductions LOL
Me-Beth
DH -Jamie
DD- Amy age 11 on the cruise

If Emtmom (Thea) joins us, I can totally recommend her marriage / vow renewal witness service !! :thumbsup2......her and her family were our witnesses on Grand Cayman, four years ago to the date of this cruise. :lovestruc

[chrystine]

Hello Fellow Cruisers :) We just got off of the Wonder on Sunday and we booked this cruise with the onboard discount/OBC. Looking to probably combine the cruise with a WDW or Universal stay afterwards.

Me- Christine
DH- Jim
DS- Matt (will be 11 at time of cruise)

[jdybnsn]

Hello Fellow Cruisers :) We just got off of the Wonder on Sunday and we booked this cruise with the onboard discount/OBC. Looking to probably combine the cruise with a WDW or Universal stay afterwards.

Me- Christine
DH- Jim
DS- Matt (will be 11 at time of cruise)

Welcome Christine & Family !

party:

[jdybnsn]

Just bumping to pick up more passengers !!:goodvibes

[hopare]

We booked this cruise last week! We are really looking forward to it! It will be the kids first time cruising!

[CO_Mickey]

We should be booking by the end of the month...it will be a 4 birthday celebration... but most importantly...Grammy's 65th!

[CO_Mickey2]

Another family member booking by the end of the month.

[jdybnsn]

Welcome hopare :goodvibes

.....and hope you are able to book soon CO_Mickey and CO_Mikey2 :thumbsup2

[CO_Mickey]

It's official...we booked last night...

Me, DH in room 1

DD, Grammy in room 2

CO_Mickey2 in room 3

Brother and family in room 4


It's Grammy's 65th birthday along with 3 other bdays.

So excited!!!!

[CO_Mickey2]

Along with CO_Mickey we are officially booked. Looking forward to celebrating 4 birthdays:
Grammy's 65th
Niece's 9th
DH - Roger on Valentine's Day
Nephew's 3rd

Any of the veteran cruisers, any advice would be greatly appreciated. This will be our first cruise.

Me-Erin
DH
DD- (will be 4 when we cruise)
DS - (will be 4 when we cruise)

[CO_Mickey]

Wow, there is so much information on these message boards. Where do you begin? Good thing we have several months before we go!

[scottnjen]

Here we go...
on a disney cruise.
Mom, Dad, 2 boys. Along with Grammy, 2 aunties, 2 uncles, and 3 other cousins!

[jdybnsn]

Welcome aboard everyone !

party:

[hopare]

Only 320 days to go....but who's counting anyway:)

[CO_Mickey2]

Hopefully the 320 days go by quickly! We are so excited as this will be our first cruise.

[mrskcich]

Yay ! welcome aboard !!!

party:

My family will be there! :cool1: We consist of: Kristie (me), Lee (DH), Andrew (DS-14), Taylor (DD-12), Mallory (DD-6), and last but certainly not least...Olivia (DD-3). My mom, mother-in-law, and 2 sister-in-laws are going also. We have 3 rooms...9077, 9577 and not sure of the other one. :goodvibes

My husband and I have cruised on Carnival before but this is our first DCL trip and my kids first cruise all together. I've been reading up on what to expect....VERY excited and a little nervous. :surfweb:

I didn't even realize we will be on the ship for Valentine's Day. LOL Guess I will have to make a reservation for dinner at Palo...my DH has been wanting to go there. :hug:

[tzuhouse]

We are going. DH, myself, DS 12 and DS 10. This will be the first cruise for all of us and we are so excited! Oh, and we are room 7006.

Mary

[CO_Mickey2]

Yeah, so excited to meet fellow cruisers. There are 12 of us in all that are going on this cruise. The first cruise for all of us. Most importantly we are celebrating Grammy's 65th birthday. But also, my husband's (42), niece's (9) and nephew's (3) birthdays as well. We are in rooms 8604,8606, 8616 and 8618.
Looking forward to "meeting" everyone.

[CO_Mickey]

Any others joining us yet?

Just saw a friend's pictures of their family trip on the Wonder over spring break!!! I can't wait.

[hopare]

Yeah, so excited to meet fellow cruisers. There are 12 of us in all that are going on this cruise. The first cruise for all of us. Most importantly we are celebrating Grammy's 65th birthday. But also, my husband's (42), niece's (9) and nephew's (3) birthdays as well. We are in rooms 8604,8606, 8616 and 8618.
Looking forward to "meeting" everyone.

We will just below you in cabin 7618. I really do not wan to rush winter, it is finally geting nice here in New England, but I can'twait or this cruise:goodvibes

[jdybnsn]

. I really do not wan to rush winter, it is finally geting nice here in New England, but I can'twait or this cruise:goodvibes

Nice here in "old" England too this week - sunny and warm, and much more like May, than April, today. :goodvibes

[hopare]

Nice here in "old" England too this week - sunny and warm, and much more like May, than April, today. :goodvibes
:rotfl::lmao:

The last of the snow has finally melted! We got buried this year. Bring on the summer!

302 days to go. :goodvibes my kids watch the videos and look at pics from these boards almost daily! They are so excited!

[CO_Mickey]

We've reached the 300 day mark! Yippee!:banana:

[jdybnsn]

We've reached the 300 day mark! Yippee!:banana:

We reached it here in the UK before you did LOL !!!!:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

[hopare]

We've reached the 300 day mark! Yippee!:banana:
:banana::banana::banana:I watch the countdown also!

Looks like you get a Mickey fix soon. Your signature says that you go to DL in less than 2 weeks. I am jealous! Have fun:thumbsup2

[CO_Mickey]

Yes we are very excited to head to Disneyland in just over a week. Headed to Cali for a wedding and decided to add on those Disney days since we missed our annual Disney trip last year. We are hoping a studio comes through at the Grand Californian but it isn't looking too good, we do have a reservation at the Disneyland Hotel though.

[hopare]

Yes we are very excited to head to Disneyland in just over a week. Headed to Cali for a wedding and decided to add on those Disney days since we missed our annual Disney trip last year. We are hoping a studio comes through at the Grand Californian but it isn't looking too good, we do have a reservation at the Disneyland Hotel though.
pixiedust:pixie dust for GCV. Someday I would like to stay there also. It is a small resort and tough to get into at 7months so I may never get to stay there.
Have a great trip and say hi to Mickey:wave::wave:

[bvkramer]

Count us in! Me-Veronica DH-Bryan and DS(2.5)- Logan This is our very first cruise. with 2 days at WDW on either side. #2528 OV

[hopare]

Count us in! Me-Veronica DH-Bryan and DS(2.5)- Logan This is our very first cruise. with 2 days at WDW on either side. #2528 OV

Hello Veronica, Bryan, and Logan!:welcome:

[chrystine]

Just dropping in to say HI since I haven't been on lately. I hope everyone is well! :)

[hopare]

Have any of you made pre-cruise plans? I am going over all of the options, we plan to fly in on Friday or Sarurday and I am not sure if we should stay at the airport or try the Country inn and Suites or Residence inn. I think I am on information overload!!:rotfl: what to do, what to do??

[CO_Mickey]

I am also on information overload...there is so much to learn! I have a friend going on the Dream in 2 weeks and I can't wait to hear all about her trip!

I did just order a 9" Vinylmation for signatures while on our cruise next year. The DisneyStore.com had them for 14.99 and I have seen several on these boards that have been signed and thought it would be a great idea!

[Joanna71985]

Just booked. This will be my first-ever cruise, and I can't wait!!

[jdybnsn]

Just booked. This will be my first-ever cruise, and I can't wait!!

Welcome new cruise mates !!!
:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

[Joanna71985]

Welcome new cruise mates !!!
:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

Thank you! :)

[Mog's Mom]

We're confirmed for this cruise, so it's time to start the DISboard thing! We have done 3 previous Valentines cruises on the Magic (one debarked the 14th, so it barely counts), but this year we switched things up. We just returned from the 11 day "Magic in the Med", which was just amazing. Told the kids about the Dream plans just before debarking - priceless!

We are Colleen, DH David, DS Kieran (one month shy of 15 on cruise), DD Jenna (one month shy of 12), and introducing DMIL Vicki to her first cruise!

Some mixed emotions about sailing on the Dream... excitement of course, but we've grown attached to the Magic, and know so many of the crew quite well, it will be strange to be away! Also our first short cruise - we'll have to tack on time in Orlando obviously, just to justify the airfare from Ottawa!

We started the Med cruise with a DISboard 'meet' in one of the lounges - as the sailing date approaches, how about let's plan one for this cruise?

[Joanna71985]

We started the Med cruise with a DISboard 'meet' in one of the lounges - as the sailing date approaches, how about let's plan one for this cruise?

Oh yes! That would be great

[jdybnsn]

We're confirmed for this cruise, so it's time to start the DISboard thing! We have done 3 previous Valentines cruises on the Magic (one debarked the 14th, so it barely counts), but this year we switched things up. We just returned from the 11 day "Magic in the Med", which was just amazing. ?

Welcome aboard another Loveboat sailing :lovestruc LOL !!!!!!
:grouphug:
So, we have sailed with you twice before including the ill fated "6 day Western" and in 2008 when we got married on Grand Cayman !...we've also done a Valentine cruise , but on the Wonder 2006. :goodvibes
My DS is 14 (almost 15 on the cruise) - I wonder if they will know each other by now !?

Coincidentally, we are doing the 10 night Med in 5 weeks too...:banana:

I'm surprising my kids and DH ....as what they won't know (hopefully) until they get off...is that we are getting right back on for another 3 days .......4 days is way too short, and we want to explore the new ship

Yes we should try to meet up first day....that is always a fun experience.

[CO_Mickey2]

I know it's still a ways off, but I just can't contain my excitement. We are starting to plan our days at WDW after the cruise. Looking forward to "meeting" everyone on the cruise. I like the idea of a "meet" in one of the lounges.

Erin

[hopare]

:wave2: welcone new cruisers!

A meet would be wonderful! I am soo excited for this cruise! My kids are sick of listening to me talk about it! Hopefully we will get a few more cruisers join here as we get closer.

[WDW Princess 71]

Hi All! I will be joining you solo on this cruise. I am actually booked on the 5/27/12 5-night Dream that I am treating my parents to for their 30th anniversary, but if I squeezed in 1 more cruise before that, I would be Castaway Gold level for the May cruise, so I couldnt pass up the opportunity to squeeze one in. I usually have a verandah stateroom and will continue to make that my norm, but wanted to squeeze in the cheapest cruise possible so I'm in an inside room this time. I'm looking forward to a change though and think the virtual porthole will be cool. I got such a great deal booking the inside room onboard and with discount and OBC, and I'll have a free plane ticket with my miles/points, the price for the whole thing was just too good to pass up!

I am actually looking forward to going alone as well. I want to really take the time to enjoy the ship and all the activities instead of focusing on what everyone else wants to do when you travel with companions. Looking forward to meeting everyone though and love any DIS activities like the cruise meet and the Fish Extenders!

[moffboyz2]

Hi everyone! :yay: We will be sailing with you!

Are you going to do a fe list?

If so, count us in please. :)

Mark, Jaime, A.J. (11), Asa (6)

[jdybnsn]

Welcome all new cruiser :banana::banana::banana:

Yes definitely doing an FE list a bit nearer the time . :thumbsup2

....infact already ordered some FE stuff with my Med cruise FE stuff I need in two weeks time !! ;)

[Mog's Mom]

Just looked at all our Magic Med cruise pics from June last night and it was amazing!!! We wish you an equally fabulous experience!

But looking onward and outward to the next time we are putting our energy into this cruise! We are definitely interested in doing FE's and hope others are too!! :cool1:

[chrystine]

It has been awhile since I been on the board so I just wanted to stop by and say "hi" :)

I haven't made any pre- or post-cruise plans yet and no air yet either. We are going to Bermuda on a cruise next month so once I am back from that, I will start to get serious about making the rest of the plans for this trip.

I hope everyone is having a great summer!

[CO_Mickey]

We are definitely interested in the FE as well! Already researching ideas!

[CO_Mickey2]

We are interested in FE as well. I've got some ideas and just need to narrow it down.

[watank]

Hi all, I'm booked on this cruise... part of a combined WDW/DCL birthday trip :goodvibes

-Ken

[jdybnsn]

Hi all, I'm booked on this cruise... part of a combined WDW/DCL birthday trip :goodvibes

-Ken

Yay :cool1:

Welcome aboard the cruise thread !:grouphug:

[busdriverbrad]

We finally booked our cruise. We are celebrating our 6 year anniversary(18th-Close enough.) and valentines day too. Seeing all of you on here has got us even more excited. Looking forward to talking to all of you.
Me-Brad
Wife-Tara
Son-Connor(4):cool1:

[busdriverbrad]

After reading all the info we would be interested in FE too.

[disneydad1313]

booked my first cruise one month ago and we will be on the Disney Dream leaving Feb 12 2012..... it will be myself Michael and my two daughters Savannah 17 and Sierra 15. we are so looking forward to this experience as we are big disney fans having gone to Disney World 7 times over the past years and now are going to brave the Cruise.

[hopare]

It is great that this group is becoming more active! Welcome new cruisers! Only 200 more days to go! SW opened up flights this week, that is a sure sign that it is getting close:)

[Joanna71985]

I can't wait! Time has really been passing since I booked the cruise

[jdybnsn]

Just back from my 10 night Med. cruise, so will start pulling stuff together on here shortly - I will try to use the first page of the thread to post important information, such as the FE lists (and anything else you guys think would be useful), so that it is easy to find. :goodvibes

Wow.....I can't believe we will be sailing again so quickly - we used to make one cruise every 2 years, but suddenly I have done 3 cruises (and a total of 24 days - which should have been 25, if the Magic had not got stuck on CC in Feb. 2010) in 18 months !! Eeek this is getting an expensive addition !:eek:

[cruiserjen]

Hi all!
I am another part of the CO family cruising the 'Loveboat'. I'll have my husband, Scott, and 2 boys, Stephen (4) & Jacob (3 time of cruise) with me. Looking forward to the meet ups and FEs.

Jen

[emtmom]

Sadly, we won't be sailing the Loveboat this time around. You are all going to have to make sure that jdybsyn and her family have a truly "Magic"al anniversary for me!

[chrystine]

Just staying by to say HI :) I hope everyone has a nice weekend!

[CO_Mickey]

School starts this week and looking forward to having more time to get things done!!! Was wondering when and how do we start to organize our FE stuff? I am anxious to get started!

[WDW Princess 71]

School starts this week and looking forward to having more time to get things done!!! Was wondering when and how do we start to organize our FE stuff? I am anxious to get started!
From my experience doing the FEs, someone in our Cruise Meet volunteers to maintain a tracking spreadsheet of those who want to participate, and we collectively decide on a cut-off date for new signups, trying to choose a date that is late enough to allow late newcomers the chance to join, but not too late that it doesnt give people time to plan to buy or make their gifts. I would recommend closing out around 2 months or so prior to sailing.

[El Cid 94]

Just off our first Disney cruise in July and we had to do it again. Funny, I didn't realize it was the "Love boat" until I started reading the posts. Unfortunately, there will be no romantic Valentines dinner at Remy since that is CC day and pirate night... and I will be dressed like Capt. Barbossa!!! pirate:

I have read that the weather in February is very hit-or-miss. Anyone have any past Feb. Bahamian cruse experience?

I look forwarding to chatting with you all as we get closer to Feb 12th.


:thumbsup2

[busdriverbrad]

Hey El Cid. " I have read that the weather in February is very hit-or-miss. Anyone have any past Feb. Bahamian cruse experience?"
This will be 3rd cruise in feb. on a 7 day we had 1 overcast day. On the last one(11 day) the weather was gorgeous. The water was choppy coming across the area where the ocean currents meet the car. currents. The bigger the ship is the less it affects us do good thing we will be on one of the largest ships:)

[El Cid 94]

Hey El Cid. " I have read that the weather in February is very hit-or-miss. Anyone have any past Feb. Bahamian cruse experience?"
This will be 3rd cruise in feb. on a 7 day we had 1 overcast day. On the last one(11 day) the weather was gorgeous. The water was choppy coming across the area where the ocean currents meet the car. currents. The bigger the ship is the less it affects us do good thing we will be on one of the largest ships:)

Sounds good! Thanks for the info. :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[hopare]

I just booked a couple of nights pre-cruise at the Beach club! :banana: We are so excited, it will be our first time staying there! It is coming quickly...162 days. Now I just have to book flights!

As for weather, anything will be better than the weather here in New England:)

[El Cid 94]

:goodvibes.

[CO_Mickey]

Only 154 days away! I am so excited!

Any seasoned cruisers out there want to organize our FE? I've read a lot but this is our first cruise and we definitely want to participate in it!

:mickeyjum:mickeyjum

[moffboyz2]

Hello!
I wouldn't say I am a seasoned, but I am glad to organize the FE group. I have participated in 1 (last Jan/Feb). It was fun for the kids and I want them to experience it again. The Holidays are fast approaching and the cruise will be here before we know it, so we should get this started! Here it goes...

Please respond if you are interested by listing your:

passengers in your room and the ages of the children
Room #
Allergies or other important info.
Special celebrations while onboard (ex:birthday)

I will try to keep this up to date and closer to the time I will title it "FINALIZED". The cut off for joiners will be January 6th. There needs to be a cut off, because gifts are made, ordered, etc. There are several threads on here regarding ideas and what exactly a FE is for those of you wondering. It is kind of like a secret santa gift exchange.




Moffboyz2- 2 adults, DS 11 and DS 6. Room# 10548. Several severe allergies: all nuts, milk and egg.

Now who wants to be in charge of the meet and greet??? (not me :))

[hopare]

Moffboyz2 thanks so much for doing this!! This is our first cruise so I am new to FE but we are looking forward to it.

as for our group:
Hopare
Cabin 7618
5 people in room 2 adults and DD(11) DS(7) DD(5)
No allergies

[jdybnsn]

Hi

Sorry I haven't posted in a while but I'm back with a bit more time now :)

I don't mind sorting the meet & greet - though this wil be our first cruise on the Dream so could do with some suggestions on the best venue.:confused3

Details again for the FE list

Cabins 8641 & 8642

Judy -me
Brian - DH (welsh speaking welshman !)
Joe - DS 14
Vyrnwy DD 10

Its our 4th Wedding Anniversary on the 12th Feb (we married on Grand Caymman during a Disney Western cruise !- see signature picture ...we had great fun doing 'Trash The Dress' photos in the sea in our wedding stuff) :love:

We are also doing a back to back (B2B) with the next cruise.

[disneydad1313]

we are booked and so excited for our first cruise... not sure what to expect so any advise from the pros would be great... traveling as a single dad with 2 teen daughters :scared1: so not sure if im spending with them or on my own.. any other single cruisers going Feb 12 2012??????

[jdybnsn]

we are booked and so excited for our first cruise... not sure what to expect so any advise from the pros would be great... traveling as a single dad with 2 teen daughters :scared1: so not sure if im spending with them or on my own.. any other single cruisers going Feb 12 2012??????

No worries - I'm sure you will have a great time with the adult company on here whether, you are single, or not......while your teens will make plenty of new friends at the clubs. :thumbsup2

Welcome aboard.:banana:

[jdybnsn]

As for weather, anything will be better than the weather here in New England:)

...and 'old' England !:lmao:

[jdybnsn]

Hey everybody ...let's not get too quiet in this corner !!


.....not long until our 100 day mark now :cloud9:

[jdybnsn]

Just wondered if there were any other gold CC members doing on line booking tonight. :banana:


...Just done my activities, but the on line check in doesn't appeared to have opened up ...unless I'm doing something badly wrong ?! :confused3

...a bit gutted there are no family cabanas left on CC :sad1:...if anyone who already has one, wants to share the cost... or decides to give one up please, please, could you PM me ??:worship: ....it was the one thing I really wanted to try this trip.

Incidentally, for anyone else interested, there are still cabanas at Serenity Bay - but we would much prefer CC to be family time (though I very much doubt that DS14 will want to join us this time !).

[El Cid 94]

Just wondered if there were any other gold CC members doing on line booking tonight. :banana:


...Just done my activities, but the on line check in doesn't appeared to have opened up ...unless I'm doing something badly wrong ?! :confused3

...a bit gutted there are no family cabanas left on CC :sad1:...if anyone who already has one, wants to share the cost... or decides to give one up please, please, could you PM me ??:worship: ....it was the one thing I really wanted to try this trip.

Incidentally, for anyone else interested, there are still cabanas at Serenity Bay - but we would much prefer CC to be family time (though I very much doubt that DS14 will want to join us this time !).

Sent PM. :thumbsup2

[Joanna71985]

100 days to go! I am so excited

[Tiki4]

:goodvibes Not new to DIS but new to the boards!! Excited to find this thread as we are on this cruise!!! :)

First time cruisers: DH, Self, DD (14) and DS (11).
Cabin - 7134

Interested in FE and need info on how it works!!

Looking forward to meeting more "love boat" cruisers!! :love:

[watank]

I noticed that Day 4 (the 15th) is a day at sea - anyone interested in Palo brunch?

-Ken

[Mog's Mom]

Hello!
I wouldn't say I am a seasoned, but I am glad to organize the FE group. I have participated in 1 (last Jan/Feb). It was fun for the kids and I want them to experience it again. The Holidays are fast approaching and the cruise will be here before we know it, so we should get this started! Here it goes...

Please respond if you are interested by listing your:

passengers in your room and the ages of the children
Room #
Allergies or other important info.
Special celebrations while onboard (ex:birthday)

I will try to keep this up to date and closer to the time I will title it "FINALIZED". The cut off for joiners will be January 6th. There needs to be a cut off, because gifts are made, ordered, etc. There are several threads on here regarding ideas and what exactly a FE is for those of you wondering. It is kind of like a secret santa gift exchange.




Moffboyz2- 2 adults, DS 11 and DS 6. Room# 10548. Several severe allergies: all nuts, milk and egg.

Now who wants to be in charge of the meet and greet??? (not me :))

We did the FE for the first time on our Magic Med cruise in May/June and loved it so we are definitely on for this one!

We are 3 adults (myself, DH and wonderful mother-in-law), DS 14 and DD 11. We are in cabin 8668 and have no allergies.

This is my mother-in-law's first cruise but the fifth Disney cruise for the rest of us. We have always gone on longer cruises, but were dying to experience the Dream so we are preparing for 4 whirlwind days!!!

We are doing AKL for 4 nights after the cruise, but flying in just on the Fri. evening before. Getting nervous about that because in past we've always come in several days before. We're coming from Ottawa, Canada so the weather can present all sorts of surprises!!

We're all getting very excited! :yay:

[wxchick]

Hi everyone! I just booked this for us a couple of days ago. :cool1: DH and I will be celebrating our 11th anniversary :lovestruc :love: and my birthday. We would love to be a part of the FE, too. Here is our info:

Jason (DH)
Jennifer (me)

No allergies.

So excited!! :banana:

[wxchick]

Oh, and our cabin is #9030. I guess that would be helpful. :)


Jenn

[wxchick]

We can't make any reservations until the 29th, since this our first cruise. I saw in an earlier post that cabanas were still available. Can anyoen check the status as of now? Or would anyone be interested in sharing one? It's just DH and I (DD is staying home for this trip), and we are fine with the family or adult cabana.

Thank you,
Jenn

[gichicdoc]

Hi Everyone-

Looks like we (me (44), DH (54), Mom(64) and Step-Dad(69)) will be joining you for our "Adults Only" Disney Dream Cruise. This will be our second adults only Disney cruise with my parents. We were originally scheduled to do this Dream Cruise November 6-10th but my Dad developed a subdural hematoma and we had to cancel at the last minute. He has now had surgery and is recovering and I am so sure he is going to be just fine that I booked this one!

So we've paid our final payment and are looking forward to booking our Palo ressie's tonight. I'm a little concerned about the temps though. I know several people on this cruise have been on previous Disney cruises during this week in the past and have not had problems but I wonder if anyone did cruises this short and limited to these latitudes (i.e. only as far South as the Bahamas). I am afraid that Castaway Cay is going to be chilly if not downright cold. Please reassure me.

One more request for Judy since I know she is Gold and we are just Silver (though this cruise will make us gold - yea :cool1:).... Can you (or anyone else) tell me if there are still Palo brunch ressies available?

Thanks Everyone. We are so happy to be able to join you!

Michelle

[WDW Princess 71]

Hi Everyone-

Looks like we (me (44), DH (54), Mom(64) and Step-Dad(69)) will be joining you for our "Adults Only" Disney Dream Cruise. This will be our second adults only Disney cruise with my parents. We were originally scheduled to do this Dream Cruise November 6-10th but my Dad developed a subdural hematoma and we had to cancel at the last minute. He has now had surgery and is recovering and I am so sure he is going to be just fine that I booked this one!

So we've paid our final payment and are looking forward to booking our Palo ressie's tonight. I'm a little concerned about the temps though. I know several people on this cruise have been on previous Disney cruises during this week in the past and have not had problems but I wonder if anyone did cruises this short and limited to these latitudes (i.e. only as far South as the Bahamas). I am afraid that Castaway Cay is going to be chilly if not downright cold. Please reassure me.

One more request for Judy since I know she is Gold and we are just Silver (though this cruise will make us gold - yea :cool1:).... Can you (or anyone else) tell me if there are still Palo brunch ressies available?

Thanks Everyone. We are so happy to be able to join you!

Michelle
Hi Michelle!! This cruise will make me Gold as well, how exciting! Looking forward to sporting the gold lanyard on my May cruise with my parents.

I have been on 3 January cruises, and 1 March cruise. The first January cruise was a 4 night Bahamian on the Wonder and it was pretty good, about mid 70s in Nassau and a bit overcast, but still comfortable enough to fully enjoy the slides and pools at Atlantis, and Castaway was even sunnier and warmer. The water was cold but that is to be expected that time of year, but it didnt bother us because coming from NJ, CC's January water temp is about as warm as our summer ocean temps get, so we're used to it. The second January cruise was an Eastern carib so the temps were warmer further south but even CC was still sunny and warm. March Bahamian cruise was also comfortable in the 80s. Sadly on my panama canal cruise this past January, we were unable to dock at CC at all due to the winds. It was a bummer but we can't complain given that the weather for the rest of the 15 night cruise was downright fantastic. So in summary I share your worry about how February temps can be hit or miss, but I'm just trying to keep my fingers crossed and hope for some pixie dust to be nice!

[WDW Princess 71]

Happy to report that I logged on at midnight and was able to get both Palo reservations I wanted, lots dinner times available and a few brunch slots also, so I got one of each. For those interested in cabanas, they were all sold out on both family beach and serenity bay. If anyone wants me to check on anything else, please let me know. I did have trouble with the online checkin- it said it was available starting today, same as the cruise activities, but when I clicked for that page, nothing really came up, except for a video about how it worked and an option to download special forms...not sure if it was a technical glitch that I should just try again tomorrow or if anyone else was able to checkin?

[HelloBuckley]

My Husband and I booked our first Disney cruise together this weekend.

I made him stay up until midnight last night to book our reservation at Remy :woohoo:

Looks like we will be joining everyone on the 12th!!!

This will be his first time cruising and my second Disney Cruise. The first was a 7 night Western Caribbean aboard the Magic back in 2007.
Can't wait! I did the Disboards meet up thing last time and it was so nice knowing the people at your table ahead of time.

I downloaded an app for my Android phone called "Ship Mate" Specifically for this cruise. It is pretty fun. For when you can't remember what is on deck 13 and have to know right away!

Well.... Only 90 more days!!!!!

[tzuhouse]

WDW Princess. This will be our first cruise also, so this is probably a dumb question, but when you speak about the cabanas, I'm assuming those are at Castaway Cay? And are there any other beaches with cabanas or is it just those two? We aren't planning on doing any excursions in Nassau and I know we can't call until the 29th to make any sort of reservations for anything, so just wondering if there will be any reason to call.

We aren't looking for ressies at Palo or Remy's. We are planning on getting bikes and snorkeling equipment and such at Castaway Cay. Is that something that can be reserved ahead of time? Any worries on them running out?

And I apologize if this is has been discussed. I have been working like a crazy person at one of my jobs, opened my own business and had my purse stolen, all within the last month, so I just haven't had much time to think about the cruise yet, but I know there is a night where we dress like pirates. Someone mentioned that there is a night when you get really dressed up, in dresses and suits. Is that the case with a Disney Cruise? Just wondering how to pack. I'm taking a youth group to Walt Disney World the week before the cruise, so all my free time is focused on that right now, trying to collect all their ticket money and such.

So excited about this cruise! I toured the Dream in August and it was amazing!

Mary

[WDW Princess 71]

WDW Princess. This will be our first cruise also, so this is probably a dumb question, but when you speak about the cabanas, I'm assuming those are at Castaway Cay? yes And are there any other beaches with cabanas or is it just those two? I'm not sure of any beaches in Nassau with cabanas. These cabanas at CC are a few hundred dollars each and include amenities like wait service, snacks/drinks (even though lunch & sodas are free for everyone on CC like on the ship), and maybe some other amenities. Not sure if something like this would exist in Nassau, maybe at a hotel where you could go for the day. I'm staying onboard in Nassau this cruise but when I go in May we are doing Atlantis for the day which I've done twice before, they don't have serviced cabanas but they do have lots of pools, slides, open and covered chairs poolside and on the beach, etc for use. We aren't planning on doing any excursions in Nassau and I know we can't call until the 29th to make any sort of reservations for anything, so just wondering if there will be any reason to call.

We aren't looking for ressies at Palo or Remy's. We are planning on getting bikes and snorkeling equipment and such at Castaway Cay. Is that something that can be reserved ahead of time? Any worries on them running out? Yes you can reserve bikes and snorkel equipment in advance but I don't think you'll have a problem with them running out. I know I've rented the snorkel equipment same-day before.

And I apologize if this is has been discussed. I have been working like a crazy person at one of my jobs, opened my own business and had my purse stolen, all within the last month, so I just haven't had much time to think about the cruise yet, but I know there is a night where we dress like pirates. Yes as of now Pirate Night is Night 3, although that is subject to change but usually it is Night 3. It is fun dressing up! Someone mentioned that there is a night when you get really dressed up, in dresses and suits. Is that the case with a Disney Cruise? Not on this cruise. Short 3/4/5 night cruises dont have a formal night, they have a semi formal night where you are more than welcome to still dress up with suits/dresses, but its not required or as common as how many people dress up on the formal nights for 7 night or longer cruises.Just wondering how to pack. I'm taking a youth group to Walt Disney World the week before the cruise, so all my free time is focused on that right now, trying to collect all their ticket money and such.

So excited about this cruise! I toured the Dream in August and it was amazing!

Mary

Hope this helps my answers in red above! Let me know if you have any more questions!

[tzuhouse]

Thanks! That is super helpful!

Okay, so I went through and read the thread and you are all talking about FE, like Secret Santa. Can someone get me a link so I can read more about it, what people typically give on cruises, etc? It sounds like a blast, but I'm just not sure if I'll be able to participate since I will be at WDW for 7 days prior to getting on the cruise. My life is a little calmer for the moment as I am the show coordinator for Christian Youth Theater-Houston and we just completed a show and have now started rehearsals for Fiddler on the Roof. Right now, it's a calmer time, so this is when I need to be planning stuff for February. The show is in January and things will get crazy again after the holidays.

We have started packing. I have the pillowcases for autographs, washed and in a baggie.

Here is another question. I know at Walt Disney World, you can get discounts at shops and such with an annual pass and some do discounts for DVC members. Do either of those get discounts at the gift shop on the Dream?

Mary

[HelloBuckley]

I saw something about an "FE" in the previous posts... When I did the Christmas time cruise we did something along the lines of this with stocking stuffers.

Could I get the details of what an FE entails? It sounds fun!

Was anyone thinking about linking dining reservations? We are doing Remy the first night, but I hate the idea of sitting by strangers the other 3 nights. Would rather have the company of other Disney Fanatics :-) We are 2nd sitting.

This is my first time doing a short cruise and I am scared I wont get to have dinner at all the restaurants. Any experienced cruisers have an idea of what the rotation will be? I would hate to miss any of the new restaurants on the Dream! Does anyone know if they still do a character breakfast on the Dream?

Hoping to see Duffy Bear aboard the ship!!! Can you tell I'm excited :cheer2:

So the details for the FE:

Passengers: Emi (25) and my husband James (32)

No Allergies

Our room number is #10026

Second dinner seating

On the past cruise I made a door sign and left little gifts/candy at the doors.
Since it is "The Love Boat" it would be fun to do Valentines and small treats.

[chrystine]

It is getting closer!

I made our Remy and Palo brunch reservations this morning :)

[wxchick]

I saw something about an "FE" in the previous posts... When I did the Christmas time cruise we did something along the lines of this with stocking stuffers.

Could I get the details of what an FE entails? It sounds fun!

Was anyone thinking about linking dining reservations? We are doing Remy the first night, but I hate the idea of sitting by strangers the other 3 nights. Would rather have the company of other Disney Fanatics :-) We are 2nd sitting.

This is my first time doing a short cruise and I am scared I wont get to have dinner at all the restaurants. Any experienced cruisers have an idea of what the rotation will be? I would hate to miss any of the new restaurants on the Dream! Does anyone know if they still do a character breakfast on the Dream?

Hoping to see Duffy Bear aboard the ship!!! Can you tell I'm excited :cheer2:

So the details for the FE:

Passengers: Emi (25) and my husband James (32)

No Allergies

Our room number is #10026

Second dinner seating

On the past cruise I made a door sign and left little gifts/candy at the doors.
Since it is "The Love Boat" it would be fun to do Valentines and small treats.


We are also the 2nd seating. I haven't been able to make any reservations because this our first cruise. :) I am so excited!

I think it would be so cute to do "love" type treats for the FE. I haven already started coming up with a few ideas. :lovestruc

~Jenn

[HelloBuckley]

It will be great once we get a final count on the number of Dis-ers involved. I have a few ideas but the next few months are so busy, I'm not sure how many extra crafts I can handle!
The other cruise I did ended up with almost EIGHTY people in the group. EIGHTY!!!!
If anyone was interested in doing a linked dining reservation for the second seating just let me know. Although, I have to confess we are buying a Duffy Bear specifically to take pictures with on our Disney trips. So if you don't mind people taking pictures of their food! Hoping to sneak him into Remy...

[moffboyz2]

FE UPDATE AS OF NOVEMBER 14TH

* Jaime, Mark, A.J.- DS 11 and Asa -DS 6. Room# 10548. Several severe allergies: all nuts, milk and egg.

* Hopare -2 adults and DD(11) DS(7) DD(5) Room# 7618

* Judy, Brian, Joe - DS 14, Vyrnwy DD 10 Room# 8641 & 8642 4th Wedding anniversary

* Tiki4 - 2 adults, DD (14) and DS (11) Room# 7134

* Jason, Jennifer Room#9030

* Emi (25), James (32) Room #10026

* Brad, Tara, DS-Connor (4) Room#6184

* Joan, Leroy Room#6688

:thumbsup2 Please remember the cut off date for sign ups is January 6th. :thumbsup2

[gichicdoc]

Hi Michelle!! This cruise will make me Gold as well, how exciting! Looking forward to sporting the gold lanyard on my May cruise with my parents.

I have been on 3 January cruises, and 1 March cruise. The first January cruise was a 4 night Bahamian on the Wonder and it was pretty good, about mid 70s in Nassau and a bit overcast, but still comfortable enough to fully enjoy the slides and pools at Atlantis, and Castaway was even sunnier and warmer. The water was cold but that is to be expected that time of year, but it didnt bother us because coming from NJ, CC's January water temp is about as warm as our summer ocean temps get, so we're used to it. The second January cruise was an Eastern carib so the temps were warmer further south but even CC was still sunny and warm. March Bahamian cruise was also comfortable in the 80s. Sadly on my panama canal cruise this past January, we were unable to dock at CC at all due to the winds. It was a bummer but we can't complain given that the weather for the rest of the 15 night cruise was downright fantastic. So in summary I share your worry about how February temps can be hit or miss, but I'm just trying to keep my fingers crossed and hope for some pixie dust to be nice!

Thanks Nicole, that does make me feel better.

A big "hello" and welcome to everyone who has joined the chat board recently. I know that this is going to be a terrific group and a great cruise.

I'm not sure if our group will do the FE yet but I can tell you from past experience, it is a blast! If you have never done it and/or if you have kids, it is brilliant! Really....whoever thought this up...:love:

Went on line at exactly midnight and got both Palo brunch ressies for the "at Sea" day as well as dinner ressies for Valentine's night...OMG! Truly I feel blessed! I never thought we'd get the Palo ressie's on Valentine's :woohoo:

Since you all are throwing out ideas & meets, etc. Has anyone thought about or mentioned doing a champagne girls meet? There is a special champagne bar on the Dream called "Pink" and often, the girls do a cocktail there at a designated day/time -- often before or after a dinner seating although we could do one during the "At Sea" day. Anyone interested?? I can't imagine a more terrific memory than sipping champagne on the Dream with a bunch of new friends. If anyone is interested, let me know and I will do the organizing.

[busdriverbrad]

Hi all. We are getting more excited as the cruise nears. We are interested in doing the FE. Our info is below. We have no allergies. Our son will be 4.5 at cruise time.

[HelloBuckley]

Hoping that we get enough people who want to do the FE. I did it on the Christmas cruise I took and had so much fun. For that one, stockings were hung up... What do people typically hang up to put the little gifts in?

I'm thinking of sewing some kind of pouch to hang down that is Valentines themed.
Changed the Remy reservation to Valentines day since I remember Pirate night having the worst food.:love: My husband and I are both huge foodies and Ratalouille fans so we are beyond excited.

I suppose I could find a way to stop by for a glass of champagne in Pink :rolleyes1.
I blew our vacation budget on the cruise and Remy so the bottles of wine, Malibu and Captain Morgan's I smuggle on the ship should have to do the trick!

[moffboyz2]

Hoping that we get enough people who want to do the FE. I did it on the Christmas cruise I took and had so much fun. For that one, stockings were hung up... What do people typically hang up to put the little gifts in?

My family's looks like these: http://www.etsy.com/search/handmade?q=disney+fish+extenders&view_type=gallery&ship_to=US but I have seen many different varieties. :)

I blew our vacation budget on the cruise and Remy so the bottles of wine, Malibu and Captain Morgan's I smuggle on the ship should have to do the trick!

No need to smuggle. They don't care if you bring it on! :thumbsup2

[HelloBuckley]

It's pretty great that Disney is about the only cruiseline out there that doesn't mind bringing alcohol aboard.
I prefer to think I am smuggling it on...It gets me in the mood for pirate night!!!

pirate:pirate:pirate:

[Tiki4]

It's pretty great that Disney is about the only cruiseline out there that doesn't mind bringing alcohol aboard.
I prefer to think I am smuggling it on...It gets me in the mood for pirate night!!!

pirate:pirate:pirate:

:rotfl2: Smuggling!! I see how that would get you in the Pirate mood!! Works for me!!

Days are counting down and we are getting pretty excited!! Our 1st cruise and we look forward to meeting all of you!! Our DD (14) is also looking for some other teen girls who may want to set up a spa time or plan some VIBE time. :hippie:

Cruisers include self (Jody), DH (Mark) DD (Hope) and DS (Aaron).

A little meet/greet time for the ladies at Pink on our day at sea sounds fun too!! :p

[tzuhouse]

Logged on at midnight and it let me pick activities and such, but still doesn't let me check in even though it's now 11/29. Anyone else been able to check in today?

mary

[WDW Princess 71]

Logged on at midnight and it let me pick activities and such, but still doesn't let me check in even though it's now 11/29. Anyone else been able to check in today?

mary
This happened to me also when I logged on at midnight at my 90 day mark to make my reservations, but it wouldnt allow the checkin. I went back in the following morning at work and it allowed me, so I guess it just needs a few hours to "catch up".

[hopare]

Logged on at midnight and it let me pick activities and such, but still doesn't let me check in even though it's now 11/29. Anyone else been able to check in today?

mary

I checked in this morning, no problems. I even was able to get a 11:00 port arrival time, which makes me happy! I also booked the dolphin swim for my oldest daughter for Christmas, my youngest two will do the encounter with Dad. I am getting super excited now!:)

[CherylSue]

Hello Everyone!!!! We just booked this sailing! :goodvibes

We were on the February 26th sailing, but moved our reservation to this date. :goodvibes

It will be
Myself - Cheryl
DH - Sean
DD - Victoria (14 yrs old)

We are really excited!!!!! I did our online check in this morning and got the port arrival time of 11 - 11:30am!!:cool1:

[CherylSue]

I just scanned through the previous posts and we are interested in doing the FE! Here is our info to be added to the list:

Cabin #9520
3 Passengers - 2 Adults and 1 Teen
My DH and My DD with both be celebrating birthdays :goodvibes DD will be turning 15

Is there a meet scheduled??

[cruiserjen]

Here is our info for the FEs. Can't wait to get started.

We are in cabin#8616
Mom Jen, Dad Scott, Stephen 4, and Jacob (J. Connor) 3.

We have a tree nut allergy. THanks for considering.

[Joanna71985]

I got an arrival time of 11-11:30!! So excited!

[CO_Mickey2]

So excited about this cruise. It will be our first and we are traveling with our whole family to celebrate our mom's 65th birthday, as well as 3 other birthdays. Here is our info for the FE:

Cabin #8618
Myself - Erin
DH - Roger (Will be celebrating his birthday on Valentine's Day)
DD - Olivia (4)
DS - Jonathan (4)

Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Erin

[tzuhouse]

I got an arrival time of 11-11:30!! So excited!

Us too! I wanted to be able to be on the ship for as many hours as possible! So excited!!!!

Mary

[Joanna71985]

Us too! I wanted to be able to be on the ship for as many hours as possible! So excited!!!!

Mary

I was shocked to get the 11am time slot, as I only registered a couple of hours ago

[tzuhouse]

How fun that so many of us will be boarding together!!! Doesn't anyone know if the Aquaduck would be open as soon as we board!? That's what Ryan wants to do more than anything. I know the rooms aren't typically ready at that time. I didn't have my camera with me when I toured the ship in August during the travel agent training, so I'm hoping to run around and get some great shots before lots of people are in them!!!

Mary

[zephee]

Hi,

First time cruise for myself and family. Looking forward to searching through these forums as we have NO idea what we are doing or should be booking :)

By the way, what in the world is an "FE"??

Myself - Dave
DW - Nicole
DD - Ella 7
DD - Brianna 5
:goodvibes

[wxchick]

We also scored the 1100-1130 check in. I was also able to make our Palo reservations. I am SO EXCITED!! :cool1:

~Jenn

[CherylSue]

We have Palo reservations also for Valentine's night! :goodvibes

[El Cid 94]

How fun that so many of us will be boarding together!!! Doesn't anyone know if the Aquaduck would be open as soon as we board!? That's what Ryan wants to do more than anything. I know the rooms aren't typically ready at that time. I didn't have my camera with me when I toured the ship in August during the travel agent training, so I'm hoping to run around and get some great shots before lots of people are in them!!!

Mary

We were about the 4th or 5th family to board in July. We went straight to the restrooms between the pools and cabanas and changed into our swim suits. My boys rode the Aquaduck about 10 times in a row (I rode it 3 times:thumbsup2). I hope it is warm enough in February!! I wonder if the water is heated?

[El Cid 94]

Hi,

First time cruise for myself and family. Looking forward to searching through these forums as we have NO idea what we are doing or should be booking :)

By the way, what in the world is an "FE"??

Myself - Dave
DW - Nicole
DD - Ella 7
DD - Brianna 5
:goodvibes


This should help :thumbsup2

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33184281&postcount=2

[zephee]

Thanks El Cid! We would love to be a part of the FE!

Cabin #6584
Myself - Dave
DW - Nicole
DD - Ella 7
DD - Brianna 5

[moffboyz2]

FE UPDATE AS OF DECEMBER 2ND

1.) Jaime, Mark, DS - A.J. (11) and DS - Asa (6). Room# 10548.
Several severe allergies: all nuts, milk and egg.

2.) Hopare -2 adults and DD (11) DS (7) DD (5) Room# 7618

3.) Judy, Brian, Joe - DS 14, Vyrnwy DD 10 Room# 8641 & 8642 4th Wedding anniversary

4.) Tiki4 - 2 adults, DD (14) and DS (11) Room# 7134

5.) Jason, Jennifer Room#9030

6.) Emi (25), James (32) Room #10026

7.) Brad, Tara, DS-Connor (4) Room#6184

8.) Joan, Leroy Room#6688

9.) Cheryl, Sean, Victoria (14) Room#9520
2 Birthdays

10.) Jen, Scott, Stephen 4, and Jacob (J. Connor) 3. Room#8616
tree nut allergy

11.) Erin, Roger (Will be celebrating his birthday on Valentine's Day), DD - Olivia (4) DS - Jonathan (4) Room #8618

12.) Dave, Nicole, DD - Ella 7, DD - Brianna 5 Room#6584

13.) Michael, DD - Savannah (17), DD- Sierra (15) Room #7517

14.) Stephanie, Rob, DD - Madison (9) Room #8604 Birthday

:thumbsup2 Please remember the cut off date for sign ups is January 6th. :thumbsup2

[disneydad1313]

add us to the list for the FE..... this is our first cruise ever. 3 of us will be on the cruise, Micahel and my 2 daughters Savannah 17 and Sierra 15 ...room #7517

[CO_Mickey]

I've been MIA from this board for a while. The past 60 days have been a roller coaster in our lives. On Sept 30, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Numerous doctor appointments and surgery have since followed. I am waiting to start radiation treatments which should be all done before Feb. 12.

Anyways, we are very much looking forward to this cruise with the entire family. There are 12 of us, all on the Deck 8. The main reason for our cruise is my mom's 65th birthday. We also will be celebrating my daughter's 9th birthday (real bday is Feb. 10), my nephew's 3rd bday (real bday is Feb. 6) and then my brother in law's bday is on Feb. 14.

I also had a request for the FE's- can I get your last names? I am working on my gifts and they are personalized with last names. Thanks.

Me- Stephanie, DH- Rob, DD- Madison (9)
Cabin 8604- The Foster Family
:love:

[El Cid 94]

I've been MIA from this board for a while. The past 60 days have been a roller coaster in our lives. On Sept 30, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Numerous doctor appointments and surgery have since followed. I am waiting to start radiation treatments which should be all done before Feb. 12.

Anyways, we are very much looking forward to this cruise with the entire family. There are 12 of us, all on the Deck 8. The main reason for our cruise is my mom's 65th birthday. We also will be celebrating my daughter's 9th birthday (real bday is Feb. 10), my nephew's 3rd bday (real bday is Feb. 6) and then my brother in law's bday is on Feb. 14.

I also had a request for the FE's- can I get your last names? I am working on my gifts and they are personalized with last names. Thanks.

Me- Stephanie, DH- Rob, DD- Madison (9)
Cabin 8604- The Foster Family
:love:

Stephanie,

We wish you a quick and complete recovery.

We hope that:
The excitement and anticipation of this upcoming cruise will help you through this incredibly difficult time.
You are able to find comfort in a higher power.
You are constantly surrounded by loved ones.
That every single day is a triumph.

With our best wishes (and a truckload of prayers and positive thinking),

The Gallaghers

[Tiki4]

Stephanie,

We wish you a quick and complete recovery.

We hope that:
The excitement and anticipation of this upcoming cruise will help you through this incredibly difficult time.
You are able to find comfort in a higher power.
You are constantly surrounded by loved ones.
That every single day is a triumph.

With our best wishes (and a truckload of prayers and positive thinking),

The Gallaghers

Ditto!!

From experience, I will add to take one day at a time. There will be ups and there will be downs but remain focused and positive. Better days are ahead!!

We look forward to celebrating your success!

:hug: The Slettebaks

[jdybnsn]

I've been MIA from this board for a while. The past 60 days have been a roller coaster in our lives. On Sept 30, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Numerous doctor appointments and surgery have since followed. I am waiting to start radiation treatments which should be all done before Feb. 12.

Anyways, we are very much looking forward to this cruise with the entire family. There are 12 of us, all on the Deck 8. The main reason for our cruise is my mom's 65th birthday. We also will be celebrating my daughter's 9th birthday (real bday is Feb. 10), my nephew's 3rd bday (real bday is Feb. 6) and then my brother in law's bday is on Feb. 14.

I also had a request for the FE's- can I get your last names? I am working on my gifts and they are personalized with last names. Thanks.

Me- Stephanie, DH- Rob, DD- Madison (9)
Cabin 8604- The Foster Family
:love:

Wishing you a speedy recovery Stephanie...:grouphug:

We are the Benson-Evans family if that helps (though the kids surnames are plain Benson, if that's relevant to the FE gifts :)

Can't wait for our FE exchange - I already have some great stuff I'm going to bring over the pond with me.:banana:

[moffboyz2]

FE UPDATE AS OF DECEMBER 14th

1.) Jaime (birthday), Mark, DS - A.J. (11) and DS - Asa (6). Room# 10548.
Allergies: all nuts, milk and egg

2.) Pare -Holly, Roger (birthday) and Amanda -DD (11) DS - Tyler (7) Jillian - DD (5) Room# 7618

3.) Judy, Brian, Joe - DS 14, Vyrnwy DD 10 Room# 8641 & 8642 4th Wedding anniversary

4.) Tiki4 - 2 adults, DD (14) and DS (11) Room# 7134

5.) Jason, Jennifer Room#9030

6.) Emi (25), James (32) Room #10026

7.) Brad, Tara, DS-Connor (4) Room#6184

8.) Joan, Leroy Room#6688

9.) Cheryl, Sean, Victoria (14) Room#9520
2 Birthdays

10.) Jen, Scott, Stephen 4, and Jacob (J. Connor) 3. Room#8616
tree nut allergy

11.) Erin, Roger (Will be celebrating his birthday on Valentine's Day), DD - Olivia (4) DS - Jonathan (4) Room #8618

12.) Dave, Nicole, DD - Ella 7, DD - Brianna 5 Room#6584

13.) Michael, DD - Savannah (17), DD- Sierra (15) Room #7517

14.) Stephanie, Rob, DD - Madison (9) Room #8604 Birthday

:thumbsup2 Please remember the cut off date for sign ups is January 6th. :thumbsup2

[Joanna71985]

I am so excited! I think this is going to be a lot of fun

[cruiserjen]

I am spending way to much time browsing these pages. And not enough getting ready for Christmas. Glad the gift shopping is done anyway.

[Tiki4]

OK, so we are 1st time cruisers :yay: and have signed up to be part of FE. I have been reading several posts about FE but I am confused as to how many and how often the gifts are given. :confused3

I understand that it is like a "secret santa" but do we give a FE gift to everyone-everyday or do we give one gift to each participant on any given day or is it more organized than that with a list of who gives to who each day?

Our countdown of days is getting smaller gang!! :cheer2::cheer2:

[WDW Princess 71]

OK, so we are 1st time cruisers :yay: and have signed up to be part of FE. I have been reading several posts about FE but I am confused as to how many and how often the gifts are given. :confused3

I understand that it is like a "secret santa" but do we give a FE gift to everyone-everyday or do we give one gift to each participant on any given day or is it more organized than that with a list of who gives to who each day?

Our countdown of days is getting smaller gang!! :cheer2::cheer2:
You can always give as many gifts and as many times as you want (I don't think anyone would complain if you gifted them every day of the cruise!) but for the most part what is done is that you give one gift per stateroom. When I have organized FE's I have setup assigned days to deliver because I find this works best especially on the shorter cruises, to ensure that everyone gets some gifts each day, rather than risking getting all of them on 1 or 2 of the days and then nothing the rest of the time which is boring. Your gift per stateroom can be just one thing for the whole party in that room or some people put 1 item for each person in the room, or make up a gift baggie of a few things for the room to share. Totally up to you, just like some people make FE gifts and others buy them. Does this help?

[wxchick]

I can't believe it's only a couple months away. I am getting so excited. I was able to make our Palo reservation! :banana: We will be celebrating our 11th anniversary and my birthday while on board. :love: I can't wait!!

~Jenn

[Tiki4]

You can always give as many gifts and as many times as you want (I don't think anyone would complain if you gifted them every day of the cruise!) but for the most part what is done is that you give one gift per stateroom. When I have organized FE's I have setup assigned days to deliver because I find this works best especially on the shorter cruises, to ensure that everyone gets some gifts each day, rather than risking getting all of them on 1 or 2 of the days and then nothing the rest of the time which is boring. Your gift per stateroom can be just one thing for the whole party in that room or some people put 1 item for each person in the room, or make up a gift baggie of a few things for the room to share. Totally up to you, just like some people make FE gifts and others buy them. Does this help?

:thanks: Yes, it does clarify it better - I just didn't want to "under gift" our fellow FEers. Let the shopping begin!! :cool1:

:santa:Merry Christmas to you all!!

[El Cid 94]

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to you all... See you in 51 days!

:santa:

[CherylSue]

Only 44 days to go!!!!!!!!!!!! :yay:

Now that I have survived Christmas I'm all geared up and in cruise mode! I still have to print magnets and get the FE gifts together........if I don't start now I'm going to panic! :scared1:

44 days and we will all be sailing the blue ocean!:boat:

What are everyone's plans for before or after the cruise?? We are just driving in the night before and staying at the CI&S...anyone staying there??

Do we plan on having a DIS Meet the first day onboard? My DD14 (will be turning 15 on cruise) would love to meet some of the other kids....she's an only child so is looking for a buddy to hang with.

[WDW Princess 71]

Only 44 days to go!!!!!!!!!!!! :yay:

Now that I have survived Christmas I'm all geared up and in cruise mode! I still have to print magnets and get the FE gifts together........if I don't start now I'm going to panic! :scared1:

44 days and we will all be sailing the blue ocean!:boat:

What are everyone's plans for before or after the cruise?? We are just driving in the night before and staying at the CI&S...anyone staying there??

Do we plan on having a DIS Meet the first day onboard? My DD14 (will be turning 15 on cruise) would love to meet some of the other kids....she's an only child so is looking for a buddy to hang with.
I am flying in the morning before and staying 1 night at Port Orleans Riverside, planning on lounging by the pool if the weather is nice or Downtown Disney if its not, then having a nice dinner at my favorite California Grill so I can look at MK and view the fireworks. Getting so excited and will be even more so after the new year so it feels even closer being 2012!

[CherylSue]

I am flying in the morning before and staying 1 night at Port Orleans Riverside, planning on lounging by the pool if the weather is nice or Downtown Disney if its not, then having a nice dinner at my favorite California Grill so I can look at MK and view the fireworks. Getting so excited and will be even more so after the new year so it feels even closer being 2012!

That sounds like a great time! Our family loves Downtown Disney!:goodvibes

[El Cid 94]

What are everyone's plans for before or after the cruise?? We are just driving in the night before and staying at the CI&S...anyone staying there??
.

We will be in Daytona (Ponce Inlet) the day before and then the rest of the week after the cruise... we have to eaaaaase back into "reality". :lmao:

[Tiki4]

Only 44 days to go!!!!!!!!!!!! :yay:

Now that I have survived Christmas I'm all geared up and in cruise mode! I still have to print magnets and get the FE gifts together........if I don't start now I'm going to panic! :scared1:

44 days and we will all be sailing the blue ocean!:boat:

What are everyone's plans for before or after the cruise?? We are just driving in the night before and staying at the CI&S...anyone staying there??

Do we plan on having a DIS Meet the first day onboard? My DD14 (will be turning 15 on cruise) would love to meet some of the other kids....she's an only child so is looking for a buddy to hang with.

:yay: We just completed our On-line check in with a 12:30 PM Arrival Time!! Counting down the days!! :goodvibes

We are flying in on the 8th and spending a few days prior cruise at Disney's Vero Beach. We have never been there but are looking forward to some sun and relaxation! :cool2:

Our DD (14), turns 15 in May, is also looking for a buddy so we will have to connect them on that 1st day. :)

[Joanna71985]

What are everyone's plans for before or after the cruise?? We are just driving in the night before and staying at the CI&S...anyone staying there??

Do we plan on having a DIS Meet the first day onboard? My DD14 (will be turning 15 on cruise) would love to meet some of the other kids....she's an only child so is looking for a buddy to hang with.

I am parking at MCO, and taking the bus over. I can't believe it's so close now!

[disneydad1313]

Nicholson Family here..... We are coming down and doing 2 days at disney world ( Friday and Saturday and staying at Pop Century Hotel) anyone going to the parks before the cruise???
after the cruise we are looking to go to Datona for a day then home....
Being this is our first cruise any ideas or past FE gifts that you have given or recieved would be a big help... :)

we are so looking forward to meeting everyone as well, we completed are online check in and got an 11:00 to 11:30 time... pirate:

[hopare]

Pare Family here. We fly in on the 10th and are spending 2 nights at Old Key West before the cruise. After we are visiting family in Tampa and going to Legoland:goodvibes. We are so excited and looking forward to meeting some DIS friends!

[moffboyz2]

We are flying in on the 10th and staying two days at the Beach Club. Can't wait! :cool1:

[wxchick]

We are arriving on the 11th and staying the night at AKV...it's our first time staying there. VERY excited!! :cool1:

~Jenn

[jdybnsn]

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE !!!!

party:


...Sorry if I'm early ...but I am posting from the UK !

:goodvibes

[CO_Mickey]

I know I have seen it somewhere on these boards before but of course I can't find the info that I need right now... anyone know where the shipping stuff to port info is at? thanks.

Happy New Year~:mickeyjum

[moffboyz2]

January 6th is the cut off date for sign ups so people have enough time to make/buy their gifts. :thumbsup2

Thanks!
Jaime

[ellasky]

Hi,
First timers for cruise in general, let alone disney.... Would love to participate in FE. 2 adults, a toddler (15 months) in room 8143!

[CherylSue]

:yay: We just completed our On-line check in with a 12:30 PM Arrival Time!! Counting down the days!! :goodvibes

We are flying in on the 8th and spending a few days prior cruise at Disney's Vero Beach. We have never been there but are looking forward to some sun and relaxation! :cool2:

Our DD (14), turns 15 in May, is also looking for a buddy so we will have to connect them on that 1st day. :)

That's great we have DD's the same age!!! We should come up with a time and place to meet up after boarding. Where do you suggest?? One of my daughter's closest friends she met on our last cruise....they still text and facebook each other.

If you want PM me and we can set up a meet for the girls :goodvibes

[El Cid 94]

I know I have seen it somewhere on these boards before but of course I can't find the info that I need right now... anyone know where the shipping stuff to port info is at? thanks.

Happy New Year~:mickeyjum


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*** DIS DCL FAQ - New Alphabetical Listing of DCL Information ***



Boxes Sent the Ship Ahead of Cruise - PLEASE follow these instructions carefully!!!!!! UPDATED AS OF 2/25/2009
• ONE box per stateroom, no exceptions.
• The package must have the guest full name, ship, sailing date, stateroom number or GTY if you have not been assigned a stateroom number.
• The package also must have a packing slip attached to the outside of the box that details the contents of the package. For prescriptions, a copy of the prescription is sufficient. Your list may or may not be read but it must have one. Write packing slip on the outside of the envelope.
• NO FOODS/DRINKS OF ANY KIND, LIQUOR OF ANY KIND, FIREARMS, ETC.. Items that cannot be shipped to the Disney Cruise Line Warehouse and delivered to the ship include: food products (any and all food products including baby food/formula), beverages (liquor, water, etc.), chemicals, and luggage. These items will not be accepted at the warehouse and will be returned. This may cause the dogs to hit on your box and that would be a bad thing.
• The required size of the cartons you are shipping down have to be about the size of a record storage box 12 inches on a side and should not weigh more than 20 lbs. (This has been asked personally by Dave Adams who is the owner)

Address your package(s) to:
Disney Cruise Line Warehouse
Guest Name / Stateroom # (GTY, if you don't know what it is when you send the package)
8633 Transport Drive
Orlando, FL 32832
Phone: 407-566-8196

In the bottom left corner of the top of the package put the following information: ATTN: HOUSEKEEPING
*Name
*Sail Date
*Ship
*Stateroom Number
*Packing slip that details contents of the package (for prescriptions, a copy of the prescription is sufficient)
• Packages must arrive by Friday by 3:00pm for the 7-Night Cruise on the Disney Magic (Saturday).
• Packages must arrive by Friday by 3:00pm for the 4-Night Cruise on the Disney Wonder (Sunday).
• Packages must arrive by Wednesday by 3:00pm for the 3-Night Cruise on the Disney Wonder (Thursday).

If your box is hit on by the screening dog or chosen for additional screening they will open the list and the box and look through it. They will close it back up and provided nothing bad is in it then it will be in your room as usual later after boarding. These boxes will be coming on the ship with the crew mail among other things so they may be in the staterooms later then they were before as they are low priority in the scheme of things for Disney.

Boxes to Send Home after Cruise - Information provided by Shirley
These guys are great and right off Highway 528 - Shipping Depot located at 211 Crockett Blvd, Suite 103, Merritt Island, Florida, Phone 321-453-2558, Fax 321-453-0161
Hours - Monday thru Friday 9 am - 6 pm, Saturday 10 am - 2 pm
Email - shippingdepot103@aol.com
If you DO NOT want to concern yourself with the carrying of ''stuff'' home that you have purchase or too much to take on the plane, you can take it over to their place of business or they will be more than glad to pick it up from Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral and they will ship anywhere and everywhere. They are UPS and FEDEX office. Owners are Raul and Dwane - super nice folks to work with and very accomodating to your shipping needs. Must mention this board for discount.

[jdybnsn]

That's great we have DD's the same age!!! We should come up with a time and place to meet up after boarding. Where do you suggest?? One of my daughter's closest friends she met on our last cruise....they still text and facebook each other.

If you want PM me and we can set up a meet for the girls :goodvibes

I think I was supposed to be organising the (first day) on board meet :guilty:, but this is our first time on the Dream, and I haven't a clue about where would be a good spot on this particular ship...any suggestions ???...is there an equivalent to the Promanade Lounge ?- indoors would be best given Port Canaveral weather can sometimes be a bit 'iffy' in Feb., from past experience.

Most meets I have attended have been 15 mins or so after the life boat drill, and before the sail away party (so roughly 20 -25 mins).

[CherylSue]

I think I was supposed to be organising the (first day) on board meet :guilty:, but this is our first time on the Dream, and I haven't a clue about where would be a good spot on this particular ship...any suggestions ???...is there an equivalent to the Promanade Lounge ?- indoors would be best given Port Canaveral weather can sometimes be a bit 'iffy' in Feb., from past experience.

Most meets I have attended have been 15 mins or so after the life boat drill, and before the sail away party (so roughly 20 -25 mins).

Looking at the deck plans it seems as if the Bon Voyage Lounge or the D Lounge would be like the Promanade Lounge......I think:confused3 LOL! Bon Voyage seems too close to Guest Services :scared1: and I think they do reservations and dining changes in the D Lounge on boarding day.........maybe the movie theatre. On our last cruise it was open and deserted....I think that night they were doing the shopping lecture, but it should be vacant until then. Just a thought for an out of the way spot that's indoors.

[CO_Mickey2]

Hi there! I am getting so excited about our first cruise. We have signed up to be part of the FE exchange. Is there going to be a final list posted so that we know names, numbers, etc. Also, is there going to be a FE meet?

Erin

[El Cid 94]

I think I was supposed to be organising the (first day) on board meet :guilty:, but this is our first time on the Dream, and I haven't a clue about where would be a good spot on this particular ship...any suggestions ???...is there an equivalent to the Promanade Lounge ?- indoors would be best given Port Canaveral weather can sometimes be a bit 'iffy' in Feb., from past experience.

Most meets I have attended have been 15 mins or so after the life boat drill, and before the sail away party (so roughly 20 -25 mins).



The Vista Café might be good.

Or, I am not sure if it is open to the general public or not, but a neat place may be the "Outlook" which is above "The Edge" at the forward smokestack. I think it is basically a reception room, I don't know if it has to be reserved or not (or if it can be reserved or not.) They may have some kind of function when we set sail.

Just a couple of sugestions... :thumbsup2

[moffboyz2]

Hi there! I am getting so excited about our first cruise. We have signed up to be part of the FE exchange. Is there going to be a final list posted so that we know names, numbers, etc. Also, is there going to be a FE meet?

Erin

Hi Erin,

People have through today to sign up for the fish extender. I will post a final list over the weekend. We currently have 15 families signed up.

Thanks,
Jaime

[El Cid 94]

Hi Erin,

People have through today to sign up for the fish extender. I will post a final list over the weekend. We currently have 15 families signed up.

Thanks,
Jaime

Nothing like waiting until the 11th hour...

After doing some research, it looks like we won't/can't actually have a "fish extender" due to the concierge gates on 12. I was told that our "surprises" could be dropped off in the concierge lounge with the staff. Seems like a big pain in the butt for others to have to go through in order to drop something off, so it won't hurt our feelings if we are bumped from anyone's list!

This will be our first time to participate in the exchange and we think it will be a lot of fun!

Justin, Holly, Patrick (DS 12), Keegan (DS 11) and Zoe (DD 8 - Celebrating her birthday 4-Feb)

Room 12008

[Joanna71985]

I have my cabin number now!! Things feel more official

[moffboyz2]

1.) Jaime (birthday), Mark, DS - A.J. (11) and DS - Asa (6). Room# 10548.
Allergies: all nuts, milk and egg

2.) Pare -Holly, Roger (birthday) and Amanda -DD (11) DS - Tyler (7) Jillian - DD (5) Room# 7618

3.) Judy, Brian, Joe - DS 14, Vyrnwy DD 10 Room# 8641 & 8642 4th Wedding anniversary

4.) Tiki4 - 2 adults, DD (14) and DS (11) Room# 7134

5.) Jason, Jennifer Room#9030

6.) Emi (25), James (32) Room #10026

7.) Brad, Tara, DS-Connor (4) Room#6184 anniversary

8.) Joan, Leroy Room#6688

9.) Cheryl, Sean, Victoria (14) Room#9520 2 Birthdays

10.) Jen, Scott, Stephen 4, and Jacob (J. Connor) 3. Room#8616
tree nut allergy

11.) Erin, Roger (birthday), DD - Olivia (4) DS - Jonathan (4) Room #8618

12.) Dave, Nicole, DD - Ella 7, DD - Brianna 5 Room#6584

13.) Michael, DD - Savannah (17), DD- Sierra (15) Room #7517

14.) Stephanie, Rob, DD - Madison (9) Room #8604 birthday

15.) Ellasky - 2 adults and a 15 month old Room#8143

16.) Justin, Holly, DS - Patrick 12, DS - Keegan 11, DD - Zoe 8 (birthday) Room#12008 Concierge - leave gifts with staff in concierge lounge.

Stephanie (CO_Mickey) needs everyone's last name for her gifts so please leave a post here or PM her with those.

Please let me know if I have anyone's information incorrect.

See you soon!
Jaime :)

[busdriverbrad]

Hi Stephanie, our last names are McMurray(Brad,Tara and Connor) and Baer(Joan and LeRoy).
This trip is also our Anniversary(Brad and Tara)

[jdybnsn]

Nothing like waiting until the 11th hour...

After doing some research, it looks like we won't/can't actually have a "fish extender" due to the concierge gates on 12. I was told that our "surprises" could be dropped off in the concierge lounge with the staff. Room 12008

If it helps, you are welcome to "borrow" on of our cabin doors for your fish extender since we have 2 cabins - they are both on deck 8 (and close together so easy for others to drop off).....so not too far to commute IF you think it could work for you ? ?

Let me know.

Also wondering if we are going to split the list into two lists ....or stay with one big one ??

[disneydad1313]

hi stephanie, we are the nicholson family, Michael, Savannah 17 and Sierra 15 This is our first Cruise and our first time involved with the FE. we cant wait to me you and everyone else involved. pirate:

[busdriverbrad]

I was just wondering if any of the kids are interested in doing a valentine exchange also. Our boy(4) would like to with anyone that is interested. Letme know

[moffboyz2]

I was just wondering if any of the kids are interested in doing a valentine exchange also. Our boy(4) would like to with anyone that is interested. Letme know

My boys would love that!

[Tiki4]

That's great we have DD's the same age!!! We should come up with a time and place to meet up after boarding. Where do you suggest?? One of my daughter's closest friends she met on our last cruise....they still text and facebook each other.

If you want PM me and we can set up a meet for the girls :goodvibes

That would be great :woohoo: for the girls to meet each other. Since there is so much with boarding and moving into our staterooms along with the Drill and Sail away party, how about we just meet at the DIS meet & greet and let the girls decide if they want to go from there to the VIBE or make arrangements for later?

We are new to the cruise thing but are SUPER excited for the adventure!! :goodvibes

Jody

[El Cid 94]

If it helps, you are welcome to "borrow" on of our cabin doors for your fish extender since we have 2 cabins - they are both on deck 8 (and close together so easy for others to drop off).....so not too far to commute IF you think it could work for you ? ?

Let me know.

Also wondering if we are going to split the list into two lists ....or stay with one big one ??

Thanks for the kind offer Judy!!

[CherylSue]

That would be great :woohoo: for the girls to meet each other. Since there is so much with boarding and moving into our staterooms along with the Drill and Sail away party, how about we just meet at the DIS meet & greet and let the girls decide if they want to go from there to the VIBE or make arrangements for later?

We are new to the cruise thing but are SUPER excited for the adventure!! :goodvibes

Jody

Sounds great! I can't believe this cruise is sooooooo close! I'm ready for some relaxation!

[CO_Mickey]

I think I still need 6 more last names, if you don't mind. I will probably send a PM to those i haven't heard from later this week. Thanks.

[MnTravelers]

Hi! My hubby and I are taking our 1st Disney cruise with our 2 1/2 yr old active boy :-) Any other parents taking 2 or 3 year olds? We would love to meet up with you for a play date on the ship. It would be great to meet someone else who has an active 2-3 yr old. Esp good to have them burn their energy together :-)
Jen

[CherylSue]

I think I still need 6 more last names, if you don't mind. I will probably send a PM to those i haven't heard from later this week. Thanks.

Hi there CO_Mickey!

Our names are:

Cheryl Wells
Sean Wells
Victoria Dryden (DD14)

[cruiserjen]

Hi! My hubby and I are taking our 1st Disney cruise with our 2 1/2 yr old active boy :-) Any other parents taking 2 or 3 year olds? We would love to meet up with you for a play date on the ship. It would be great to meet someone else who has an active 2-3 yr old. Esp good to have them burn their energy together :-)
Jen

Hi Jen,
We have a 4 1/2yr old and a soon to be 3 yr old boys. They are both as you know quite active. Would love to meet up with you as some point. We are in room 8616.

Jen

[Mog's Mom]

Hi! We responded Nov 11 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43215558&postcount=96), that we'd like to participate in the FE exchange - we loved doing this for the first time on our last cruise!

Hopefully it's not too late to make a correction to the list -- let us know!

Thanks!
The Binghams, Cabin 8668


1.) Jaime (birthday), Mark, DS - A.J. (11) and DS - Asa (6). Room# 10548.
Allergies: all nuts, milk and egg

2.) Pare -Holly, Roger (birthday) and Amanda -DD (11) DS - Tyler (7) Jillian - DD (5) Room# 7618

3.) Judy, Brian, Joe - DS 14, Vyrnwy DD 10 Room# 8641 & 8642 4th Wedding anniversary

4.) Tiki4 - 2 adults, DD (14) and DS (11) Room# 7134

5.) Jason, Jennifer Room#9030

6.) Emi (25), James (32) Room #10026

7.) Brad, Tara, DS-Connor (4) Room#6184 anniversary

8.) Joan, Leroy Room#6688

9.) Cheryl, Sean, Victoria (14) Room#9520 2 Birthdays

10.) Jen, Scott, Stephen 4, and Jacob (J. Connor) 3. Room#8616
tree nut allergy

11.) Erin, Roger (birthday), DD - Olivia (4) DS - Jonathan (4) Room #8618

12.) Dave, Nicole, DD - Ella 7, DD - Brianna 5 Room#6584

13.) Michael, DD - Savannah (17), DD- Sierra (15) Room #7517

14.) Stephanie, Rob, DD - Madison (9) Room #8604 birthday

15.) Ellasky - 2 adults and a 15 month old Room#8143

16.) Justin, Holly, DS - Patrick 12, DS - Keegan 11, DD - Zoe 8 (birthday) Room#12008 Concierge - leave gifts with staff in concierge lounge.

Stephanie (CO_Mickey) needs everyone's last name for her gifts so please leave a post here or PM her with those.

Please let me know if I have anyone's information incorrect.

See you soon!
Jaime :)

[moffboyz2]

My apologies to the Binghams who I inadvertently missed!

1.) Jaime (birthday), Mark, DS - A.J. (11) and DS - Asa (6). Room# 10548.
Allergies: all nuts, milk and egg

2.) Pare -Holly, Roger (birthday) and Amanda -DD (11) DS - Tyler (7) Jillian - DD (5) Room# 7618

3.) Judy, Brian, Joe - DS 14, Vyrnwy DD 10 Room# 8641 & 8642 4th Wedding anniversary

4.) Tiki4 - 2 adults, DD (14) and DS (11) Room# 7134

5.) Jason, Jennifer (birthday and anniversary) Room#9030

6.) Emi (25), James (32) Room #10026

7.) Brad, Tara, DS-Connor (4) Room#6184 anniversary

8.) Joan, Leroy Room#6688

9.) Cheryl, Sean, Victoria (14) Room#9520 2 Birthdays

10.) Jen, Scott, Stephen 4, and Jacob (J. Connor) 3. Room#8616
tree nut allergy

11.) Erin, Roger (birthday), DD - Olivia (4) DS - Jonathan (4) Room #8618

12.) Dave, Nicole, DD - Ella 7, DD - Brianna 5 Room#6584

13.) Michael, DD - Savannah (17), DD- Sierra (15) Room #7517

14.) Stephanie, Rob, DD - Madison (9) Room #8604 birthday

15.) Ellasky - 2 adults and a 15 month old Room#8143

16.) Justin, Holly, DS - Patrick 12, DS - Keegan 11, DD - Zoe 8 (birthday) Room#12008 Concierge - leave gifts with staff in concierge lounge.

17.) Binghams - 3 adults, DS 14, DD 11

[MnTravelers]

Sounds great.. We are unsure of our room yet, but would like to meet up. Will keep your room number in mind. My name is Jen too, so it is easy to remember:)

[Mog's Mom]

If you're wondering about the whole FE thing, there is a wealth of information in the Disboards... if you're able to find it. :surfweb:

Thankfully, someone else has done it for us! Start with this post (http://www.www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43673771&postcount=2), as it's got links to all you need to know!

Just one month until we set sail!

[Tiki4]

ONE MONTH AND COUNTING :goodvibes

Has anyone booked the Stingray Adventure on Castaway Cay? DD (14) and I have a 1:00 time slot booked. :woohoo:

[ellasky]

tried to respond to the PM sent earlier but apparently i'm too much of a newbie and can't even send PMs... anyway we are the flannery family, and we will be celebrating my birthday onboard as well! We are Peter, Kay and Ella

[jdybnsn]

My apologies to the Binghams who I inadvertently missed!

1.) Jaime (birthday), Mark, DS - A.J. (11) and DS - Asa (6). Room# 10548.
Allergies: all nuts, milk and egg

2.) Pare -Holly, Roger (birthday) and Amanda -DD (11) DS - Tyler (7) Jillian - DD (5) Room# 7618

3.) Judy, Brian, Joe - DS 14, Vyrnwy DD 10 Room# 8641 & 8642 4th Wedding anniversary

4.) Tiki4 - 2 adults, DD (14) and DS (11) Room# 7134

5.) Jason, Jennifer Room#9030

6.) Emi (25), James (32) Room #10026

7.) Brad, Tara, DS-Connor (4) Room#6184 anniversary

8.) Joan, Leroy Room#6688

9.) Cheryl, Sean, Victoria (14) Room#9520 2 Birthdays

10.) Jen, Scott, Stephen 4, and Jacob (J. Connor) 3. Room#8616
tree nut allergy

11.) Erin, Roger (birthday), DD - Olivia (4) DS - Jonathan (4) Room #8618

12.) Dave, Nicole, DD - Ella 7, DD - Brianna 5 Room#6584

13.) Michael, DD - Savannah (17), DD- Sierra (15) Room #7517

14.) Stephanie, Rob, DD - Madison (9) Room #8604 birthday

15.) Ellasky - 2 adults and a 15 month old Room#8143

16.) Justin, Holly, DS - Patrick 12, DS - Keegan 11, DD - Zoe 8 (birthday) Room#12008 Concierge - leave gifts with staff in concierge lounge.

17.) Binghams - 3 adults, DS 14, DD 11

I am posting a copy of this list on the VERY FIRST POST of this thread to make it easy for everyone to find !
Please let me kow if there is any other information you wish me to post there to make things easy for you all to print off.:)I'll amend if anything more changes.

Are we splitting the group ?..its starting to look a bit time consuming ....and expensive !..especially for such a short cruise :rotfl2: LOL !

I will make a decision about the time and place of the Dis meet shortly (I've posted a new thread on the Dis boards yesterday asking for advice of others who have done a meet on the Dream) .

[hopare]

4 weeks from today we will be heading down to Florida for 2 nights at Old Key West:thumbsup2 I can't believe it is almost here! We are all getting very excited!

I have been working on our FE. I went with the NO-sew version as my sewing skills are minimal at best. Anyway, so far I am very happy with the results, it is coming out much better that I anticipated. Now I just have a few more gifts to get and then we can start packing!:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

It wont be long now fellow cruisers!:banana:

[jotabs]

Hi, this is my first post my S-I-L Brad has been doing all the posting till now. I noticed that not all the rooms do not have first names posted and I could really use them for my FE gifts that I,m making. Need room 7134 & the Binghams plus their room #. Thank you

Joan room #6688. #8 on the list.

First Disney cruise and looking forward to meeting all of you. See you all on board.

[CO_Mickey]

Spending this morning/ afternoon working on my FE gifts. I am having so much fun with them...

Still need last names from....
wxchick

HelloBuckley

xephee

Thanks.

[Tiki4]

Hi, this is my first post my S-I-L Brad has been doing all the posting till now. I noticed that not all the rooms do not have first names posted and I could really use them for my FE gifts that I,m making. Need room 7134 & the Binghams plus their room #. Thank you

Joan room #6688. #8 on the list.

First Disney cruise and looking forward to meeting all of you. See you all on board.

:wave2: Tiki4 here - Cabin 7134

Our names are:
Mark Slettebak
Jody Slettebak
Hope Slettebak (DD 14)
Aaron Slettebak (DS 11)

25 days and counting........getting really excited!! :yay:

[zephee]

Hi CO_Mickey!

We are the Sponheimers!

[newbieva]

Please add us to the FE list! So very excited! Daughter's 13th birthday is on the 16th so we are taking the cruise to celebrate BUT she doesn't know yet! Mom and Dad are joining us too!

Room 6084
Jim 43
Stacy 38
Erica 13 on the cruise
Joshua 10

Room 6178

Don 56
Debbie 53 (no nuts)

[wxchick]

I can hardly believe it's less than 4 weeks until we all set sail!

For our FE I put that it's our anniversary (11 years!!) and my birthday. Is that necessary to be annotated with our info?


And CO Mickey--I PM'd you our name. I am so sorry for the delay.

~Jenn

[CherylSue]

I can hardly believe it's less than 4 weeks until we all set sail!

For our FE I put that it's our anniversary (11 years!!) and my birthday. Is that necessary to be annotated with our info?


And CO Mickey--I PM'd you our name. I am so sorry for the delay.

~Jenn

Happy Anniversary!!!! We just celebrated our 11th also! :goodvibes

I'm soooooooo excited the cruise is a few weeks away! I just finished up our door magnets and putting the finishing touches on the FE goodie bags!!!!

[Joanna71985]

I can't believe how close it's getting!

[Mog's Mom]

Hi! Here's more complete info for the FE List - sorry about the delay!

The Binghams, #8668. Colleen, David, DS - Kieran (14), DD - Jenna (11), DMIL - Vicki

[jdybnsn]

Hi! Here's more complete info for the FE List - sorry about the delay!

The Binghams, #8668. Colleen, David, DS - Kieran (14), DD - Jenna (11), DMIL - Vicki

Will up date this shortly :thumbsup2



Having first conferred with our FE organiser, I hope people won't mind if we do split the FE list as for those of us with limited baggage allowance (and budgets !) the list is becoming a bit impractical at 17.....this is, after all, the normal practice under such circumstances, from my experience. Plus, on a short cruise , if you are going to find the FE giving very time consuming, given such a long list !

However, I am aware that some of you may well have already spent time and trouble making some personalised gifts for each of us.... so in order to accommodate those people, if you make yourselves known on here, or in a PM to me I will mark all those people with a ' * ' so it is known they are giving to everyone and should therefore be considered for reciprocal gifts by everyone...if that makes sense ? :confused3

Will take a look at the list tonight and try and establish a good way to split it.. if that's OK by you all. :confused3

[busdriverbrad]

We have gifts for all rooms as does my inlaws. We are #7&8 on list. Getting very excited for the cruise. We are doing 5 days around Disney precruise so it is very close. Yeah

[CO_Mickey]

I have done gifts for all rooms!
Getting so excited!

[Mog's Mom]

Hi - we've also completed our FE items for everyone.

[jdybnsn]

Right, I have split the groups into 2 groups, based roughly on the kids' ages (ie younger age groups together / teens together) and then placed those doing gifts for all on both lists. Also put them in cabin order just to help with FE distribution (from past experience this will make it easier and quicker) ;


Please let me know if there are any omissions or errors ...or anyone else doing gifts for both groups.
This list is also on the very first page of this thread to make it easy to find.

FE LIST AS OF 1/23/12

GROUP 1

Room#6184 (busdriverbrad) Brad, Tara, DS-Connor (4) anniversary **

Room#6688 (jotabs) Joan, Leroy **

Room# 7134 (Tiki4) - Jody, Mark, DD Hope (14) and DS Aaron (11)

Room #7517 (disneydad1313) Michael, DD - Savannah (17), DD- Sierra (15)

Room #8604 (CO Mickey) Stephanie, Rob, DD - Madison (9) birthday **

Room #8618 (CO Mickey2) Erin, Roger (birthday), DD - Olivia (4) DS - Jonathan (4) **

Room# 8641 & 8642 (jdybnsn) Judy, Brian, Joe - DS 14, Vyrnwy DD 10 4th Wedding anniversary

Room# 8668 (Mog's Mom) Binghams -Colleen, David, DS Kieran(14), DD Jenna (11), DMIL-Vicki **

Room#9520 (CherylSue) Cheryl, Sean (birthday), Victoria (14) (birthday) **

Room# 10548 (Moffboys2) Jaime (birthday), Mark, DS - A.J. (11) and DS - Asa (6). . Allergies: all nuts, milk and egg

Room#12008 (El Cid 94) Justin, Holly, DS - Patrick 12, DS - Keegan 11, DD - Zoe 8 (birthday) NB Concierge - leave gifts with staff in concierge lounge.



GROUP 2

Room#6184 (busdriverbrad) Brad, Tara, DS-Connor (4) anniversary **

Room#6584 (zephee) Dave, Nicole, DD - Ella 7, DD - Brianna 5

Room#6688 (jotabs) Joan, Leroy **

Room# 7618 (hopare) Pare -Holly, Roger (birthday) and Amanda -DD (11) DS - Tyler (7) Jillian - DD(5)

Room#8143 (ellasky) - 2 adults and a 15 month old

Room #8604 (CO Mickey) Stephanie, Rob, DD - Madison (9) birthday **

Room#8616 (cruiserjen) Jen, Scott, Stephen 4, and Jacob (J. Connor) 3. tree nut allergy

Room #8618 (CO Mickey2) Erin, Roger (birthday), DD - Olivia (4) DS - Jonathan (4) **

Room# 8668 (Mog's Mom) Binghams - Colleen, David, DS Kieran(14), DD Jenna (11), DMIL-Vicki **

Room#9030 (wxchick) Jason, Jennifer -11th anniversary

Room#9520 (CherylSue) Cheryl, Sean (birthday), Victoria (14) (birthday) **

Room#10026 (HelloBuckley) Emi (25), James (32)




** DENOTES MEMBERS OF BOTH GROUPS


A massive thank you to Moffboyz2 for compiling all the information in the first place !!!!:thumbsup2

[wxchick]

Thank you for the update. I picked up some of my FE stuff today. :banana:

~jenn

[wxchick]

Happy Anniversary!!!! We just celebrated our 11th also! :goodvibes

I'm soooooooo excited the cruise is a few weeks away! I just finished up our door magnets and putting the finishing touches on the FE goodie bags!!!!


Thank you. :love: It really doesn't seem like it's been 11 years. I still remember the snow on our wedding day. Now we will be in the warm sun! :cheer2:

~Jenn

[wxchick]

I have a question for those of you with door magnets....did you make your own or buy them from somewhere? I want a few for ours (anniversary, 1st cruise, bday) and I didn't knwo if they were easy to make or just easier to buy.

Thanks ya'll!

~Jenn

[CO_Mickey2]

Sorry for the delay. I just saw this message a few minutes ago. We are doing FE gifts for everyone also.

Cabin #8618

Me- Erin
DH - Roger
DD - Olivia (4)
DS - Jonathan (4)

Getting so excited about this trip. Only 21 days to go!!!

[jdybnsn]

I have a question for those of you with door magnets....did you make your own or buy them from somewhere? I want a few for ours (anniversary, 1st cruise, bday) and I didn't knwo if they were easy to make or just easier to buy.

Thanks ya'll!

~Jenn

Its Ebay for ours I'm afraid ! ....not very crafty here :guilty::rolleyes1

[jdybnsn]

Hopefully all up to date now with the FE list - but please let me know if any changes , or errors, omissions etc. !!!

Also I just realised we haven't confirmed a time, or place, for the Dis meet... so I have now posted this on the first page too ;

Dis Meet :
Vista Cafe : deck 4 at 3pm


Hope this is agreeable to everyone....and I guess we will proably be there until just before the lifeboat drill.

Look forward to meeting everyone on board !:banana:

[CO_Mickey]

3 more weeks... I think we are going to watch the webcam later of the sailing!

[jdybnsn]

JDYBNSN- I can't take credit for pulling the FE list together. Kudos to moffboyz2 for helping you put it together!

3 more weeks!

Sorry that was my typo earlier, when rushing to get it done before going out :rolleyes1...corrected since:goodvibes

[Joanna71985]

Hopefully all up to date now with the FE list - but please let me know if any changes , or errors, omissions etc. !!!

Also I just realised we haven't confirmed a time, or place, for the Dis meet... so I have now posted this on the first page too ;

Dis Meet :
Vista Cafe : deck 4 at 3pm


Hope this is agreeable to everyone....and I guess we will proably be there until just before the lifeboat drill.

Look forward to meeting everyone on board !:banana:

Can't wait to meet everyone!

[CherylSue]

Sorry for the delay in responding but we have finished our FE gifts for everyone!

Please put us on both lists :thumbsup2 Now for a way to carry those on and my WINE!!!! :rotfl2: I need my wine...........

[jdybnsn]

Sorry for the delay in responding but we have finished our FE gifts for everyone!

Please put us on both lists :thumbsup2 Now for a way to carry those on and my WINE!!!! :rotfl2: I need my wine...........

All done :thumbsup2

[busdriverbrad]

3 more weeks... I think we are going to watch the webcam later of the sailing!

How do you watch. Where do I go to see that?

[CherylSue]

How do you watch. Where do I go to see that?

Here's the link! I love watching when they sail out so I can dream I'm on there with them!!!

http://www.portcanaveralwebcam.com/

[CherylSue]

This will be us very VERY soon! ------------> :boat:

Just checking in to see if anyone else is jumping out of their skin with excitement like I am???!!!!!:yay:

[WDW Princess 71]

This will be us very VERY soon! ------------> :boat:

Just checking in to see if anyone else is jumping out of their skin with excitement like I am???!!!!!:yay:
I know I am!! I am so excited to be on a totally new ship and discover it. This is my "preview cruise" for my 5 night on the Dream in May, that I am taking my parents on for their anniversary. I want everything to be just perfect when I take them so I booked this trip to get the lay of the land, familiarize myself with the different spaces, likes/dislikes so I have everything in mind when I take them. I am not even getting off in Nassau so other than CC day I plan on soaking up every minute on board the ship!!! So ready to leave now!

[hopare]

This will be us very VERY soon! ------------> :boat:

Just checking in to see if anyone else is jumping out of their skin with excitement like I am???!!!!!:yay:

ummm.... YES!!!!:dance3::yay::woohoo:

We are woking on our FE gifts right now!!!:thumbsup2

[CherylSue]

:yay: I love it when it gets this close :yay:

Anyone else plan on re-booking on board for the Fantasy?? This will be our 2nd cruise and only on 4 nighters so I'm ready for a longer one!

[jdybnsn]

:yay: I love it when it gets this close :yay:

Anyone else plan on re-booking on board for the Fantasy?? This will be our 2nd cruise and only on 4 nighters so I'm ready for a longer one!

No but looking at the Med for 2013, possibly the 12 night to Venice ...even though there is so much repetition from 2011 ...that said, very disappointed with what came out today........I get the sinking feeling that Disney have not read the market on this one yet again (as per previous years), and there will be changes and discounts again nearer to the end of the year.:sad2:....they'd better get their finger out and start marketing in Europe properly ...even now most people in the UK have no idea about DCL...and yet WDW is soooooo popular here !:confused:

[CO_Mickey]

I am trying to convince my hubby to book a 7 day Eastern Caribbean on the Fantasy in October 2013... still working on him but hoping after a day on board, he won't resist!

Anybody watch TLC's Cake Boss last night? It was about them renewing their vows on the Dream. They also made a huge replica Dream cake. It was pretty neat and just gets us more excited!!!

[WDW Princess 71]

No but looking at the Med for 2013, possibly the 12 night to Venice ...even though there is so much repetition from 2011 ...that said, very disappointed with what came out today........I get the sinking feeling that Disney have not read the market on this one yet again (as per previous years), and there will be changes and discounts again nearer to the end of the year.:sad2:....they'd better get their finger out and start marketing in Europe properly ...even now most people in the UK have no idea about DCL...and yet WDW is soooooo popular here !:confused:
I'm also looking to book the 12 night med but the one that goes to Greece. I had mixed feelings about was revealed today. I was more than happy with the Med option because it was exactly what I was hoping for, a long cruise with at least 2 countries I haven't been to, and this one has 3 i haven't been to (Spain, Turkey, Greece). Plus, it falls over my birthday which is an added bonus. However, I was also hoping that DCL was going to do either Bermuda cruises or different Carib ports or longer cruises to Southern Carib or even South America, but none of those came up. I would have booked at least one of those in addition to the Med one I'm planning to book, but oh well. I'm just hoping that when we get on board in a couple weeks I can rebook the med I'm booking this week and still get a cheaper rate, since I don't have a dummy cruise to use for it right now : (

[CherylSue]

I was also disappointed about the sailings for 2013. I was hoping for southern caribbean since the wonder will be in Miami and maybe a northern capitals cruise departing from the UK like they had a few years back.....selfish cause I really wanted to go on that one and missed out :sad2:

[Mog's Mom]

I'm also looking to book the 12 night med but the one that goes to Greece. I had mixed feelings about was revealed today. I was more than happy with the Med option because it was exactly what I was hoping for, a long cruise with at least 2 countries I haven't been to, and this one has 3 i haven't been to (Spain, Turkey, Greece). Plus, it falls over my birthday which is an added bonus. However, I was also hoping that DCL was going to do either Bermuda cruises or different Carib ports or longer cruises to Southern Carib or even South America, but none of those came up. I would have booked at least one of those in addition to the Med one I'm planning to book, but oh well. I'm just hoping that when we get on board in a couple weeks I can rebook the med I'm booking this week and still get a cheaper rate, since I don't have a dummy cruise to use for it right now : (

We did the Med last may/June and loved it! We are also interested in the Greece sailings for 2013. The best part is that we'd be GOLD Castaway Club by then! Hoping for good on board savings.......

[Joanna71985]

This will be us very VERY soon! ------------> :boat:

Just checking in to see if anyone else is jumping out of their skin with excitement like I am???!!!!!:yay:

ME!!! This is my first cruise, and I am soooooo excited!

:yay: I love it when it gets this close :yay:

Anyone else plan on re-booking on board for the Fantasy?? This will be our 2nd cruise and only on 4 nighters so I'm ready for a longer one!

Possibly. I definitely want to book a 7-night (because I'm pretty sure 4 nights is NOT going to be long enough), but I can't decide if I want the Fantasy or the Magic (and I really want to see the Magic's shows).

[CO_Mickey2]

This will be us very VERY soon! ------------> :boat:

Just checking in to see if anyone else is jumping out of their skin with excitement like I am???!!!!!:yay:

We're getting so excited. Can't believe that it's almost here! Finished my FE gifts yesterday and now to start thinking about packing. :)

See everyone soon!!

[gichicdoc]

I have some info I got about our cruise tonight that I thought others might be interested in - "Hi, my name is Michelle and I am an obsessive Disney planner." :rotfl:

So here it is in no particular order:

The agent told me that ALL cruisers will have a rotation in which the 3rd and 4th night are the same -- which fits with what many have posted before me.
We were hoping for the duplicate restaurant to fall on the 3rd night since we have Remy reservations for Feb 14th (Valentine's Day ...Awww!) and this way, we will get to experience all three restaurants plus Remy's. Sounds perfect to me :yay:

I asked about the Movies playing on our cruise and was told the following would be showing -
War Horse
Real Steel
Cars 2
Muppets
The Help
POC - OST

She thought that the new Beauty and the Beast 3D movie would be off by then :(


Finally, I asked her about booking the Wonder and the Magic new itinieraries and she said you MUST CALL tomorrow and cannot book online - starting at 8 am EST.

Hope this helps others....just trying to spread pixie dust :goodvibes

[shoogrrl]

gichicdoc -- Thanks so much for posting the info! I've been lurking but decided to come out of the woodwork because I really am getting super excited about the upcoming cruise! There are a few movies we haven't seen and it's perfect that I can bring my kids while on board.

I'm a newbie and I'm still learning from all the DCL enthusiasts here on the board. I just hope we can take experience as much as we can on our rookie cruise, and possibly sign up for a our 2nd one onboard!

Not sure what the weather is like in the area right now, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we'll be able to experience some decent weather on CC! I plan to run the 5K and the kids cannot wait to make a huge splash on the beautiful beach.

[jdybnsn]

I have some info I got about our cruise tonight that I thought others might be interested in - "Hi, my name is Michelle and I am an obsessive Disney planner." :rotfl:

So here it is in no particular order:

The agent told me that ALL cruisers will have a rotation in which the 3rd and 4th night are the same -- which fits with what many have posted before me.
We were hoping for the duplicate restaurant to fall on the 3rd night since we have Remy reservations for Feb 14th (Valentine's Day ...Awww!) and this way, we will get to experience all three restaurants plus Remy's. Sounds perfect to me :yay:

I asked about the Movies playing on our cruise and was told the following would be showing -
War Horse
Real Steel
Cars 2
Muppets
The Help
POC - OST

She thought that the new Beauty and the Beast 3D movie would be off by then :(


Finally, I asked her about booking the Wonder and the Magic new itinieraries and she said you MUST CALL tomorrow and cannot book online - starting at 8 am EST.

Hope this helps others....just trying to spread pixie dust :goodvibes

Thanks for that - I'll post the info on the first page of this thread to make it easy to find.:thumbsup2

[jdybnsn]

Big welcome to the new posters - hope to see you at our Dis meet on board ! :grouphug:

[Tiki4]

15 Days gang!! :banana::yay::cool1:

Since this is our 1st cruise, any packing tips from veteran cruisers? Has anyone used Sea bands for motion sickness? Do they help or work?

Can't wait to meet everyone!! :cheer2:

[WDW Princess 71]

15 Days gang!! :banana::yay::cool1:

Since this is our 1st cruise, any packing tips from veteran cruisers? Has anyone used Sea bands for motion sickness? Do they help or work?

Can't wait to meet everyone!! :cheer2:


I have never used Sea Bands but I am prone to motion sickness and on my first cruise used nothing and suffered for it. The cruise was still great but I always had that queasy feeling. I since researched it and heard about Bonine, which is a non-drowsy version of Dramamine, and take that twice a day every day of the cruise, and I am absolutely fine. I still feel the ship movement but it doesnt make me sick, but I can tell I would be sick if I hadn't taken the bonine. It is available at CVS and has a generic version which is even cheaper and works just as well, won't cruise without it now!

[Mog's Mom]

15 Days gang!! :banana::yay::cool1:

Since this is our 1st cruise, any packing tips from veteran cruisers? Has anyone used Sea bands for motion sickness? Do they help or work?

Can't wait to meet everyone!! :cheer2:



We have spent 33 nights onboard the Disney Magic (and are "going for gold" with our first short cruise!) and one of the best hints we were ever given is to bring an over-the-door shoe holder to put on one of your bathroom doors to store all the bits and pieces that can be hard to find otherwise. We use ours to store sunscreen, hair brushes, cameras, toys etc. We also bring suction hooks to put on the mirror where we hang our lanyards that have our Key to the World cards (they give you the lanyards when boarding once you are a Castaway Club member, ie. have cruised before with Disney, but you can buy them on board as well). I have also made it a habit to bring a plastic folder (like the kind you can get at Micheals for scrapbooking) and put all our Navigators and other souvenir items in it. It keeps them all together, you don't lose anything and it keeps your stateroom neat!
Hope this helps!!!

[Tiki4]

I have never used Sea Bands but I am prone to motion sickness and on my first cruise used nothing and suffered for it. The cruise was still great but I always had that queasy feeling. I since researched it and heard about Bonine, which is a non-drowsy version of Dramamine, and take that twice a day every day of the cruise, and I am absolutely fine. I still feel the ship movement but it doesnt make me sick, but I can tell I would be sick if I hadn't taken the bonine. It is available at CVS and has a generic version which is even cheaper and works just as well, won't cruise without it now!

:thumbsup2 Thanks for the info. We are going on our final BIG shopping adventure tomorrow so I am making a list of things to look for......Bonine is now on the list!!

See you soon!! :woohoo:

[shoogrrl]

We have spent 33 nights onboard the Disney Magic (and are "going for gold" with our first short cruise!) and one of the best hints we were ever given is to bring an over-the-door shoe holder to put on one of your bathroom doors to store all the bits and pieces that can be hard to find otherwise. We use ours to store sunscreen, hair brushes, cameras, toys etc. We also bring suction hooks to put on the mirror where we hang our lanyards that have our Key to the World cards (they give you the lanyards when boarding once you are a Castaway Club member, ie. have cruised before with Disney, but you can buy them on board as well). I have also made it a habit to bring a plastic folder (like the kind you can get at Micheals for scrapbooking) and put all our Navigators and other souvenir items in it. It keeps them all together, you don't lose anything and it keeps your stateroom neat!
Hope this helps!!!


Great tips!

Mental note for shopping:
1. over-the-door shoe holder
2. plastic folder
3. suction hooks
4. bonine
5. photo mattes

:banana:

[Tiki4]

We have spent 33 nights onboard the Disney Magic (and are "going for gold" with our first short cruise!) and one of the best hints we were ever given is to bring an over-the-door shoe holder to put on one of your bathroom doors to store all the bits and pieces that can be hard to find otherwise. We use ours to store sunscreen, hair brushes, cameras, toys etc. We also bring suction hooks to put on the mirror where we hang our lanyards that have our Key to the World cards (they give you the lanyards when boarding once you are a Castaway Club member, ie. have cruised before with Disney, but you can buy them on board as well). I have also made it a habit to bring a plastic folder (like the kind you can get at Micheals for scrapbooking) and put all our Navigators and other souvenir items in it. It keeps them all together, you don't lose anything and it keeps your stateroom neat!
Hope this helps!!!

:goodvibes Love the over-the-door shoe organizer idea!!

Yep, another item added to the shopping list for tomorrow!!

:hug: Thanks!!

[Tiki4]

I asked about the Movies playing on our cruise and was told the following would be showing -
War Horse
Real Steel
Cars 2
Muppets
The Help
POC - OST

She thought that the new Beauty and the Beast 3D movie would be off by then :(



I have only seen the commercial a couple of times but does anyone know if the new :3dglasses 3D Star Wars Movie is Disney? That is being released in theaters on Feb. 10th............my son would :love: LOVE to see it!! :)

[jdybnsn]

This time next week........



We will be in Orlando :banana::banana::banana:

Spending the weekend there, followed a week at Anna Maria Island and then we are .....


CRUISING !!

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[tzuhouse]

15 Days gang!! :banana::yay::cool1:

Since this is our 1st cruise, any packing tips from veteran cruisers? Has anyone used Sea bands for motion sickness? Do they help or work?

Can't wait to meet everyone!! :cheer2:



This is our first cruise, so I don't know about the bands for sea sickness, but I used them extensively when I was pregnant with my second and they really seemed to help.

Getting so excited about our first cruise! Will be at WDW for 1 week with a youth group I planned and then our family will board the Dream! So very excited! Been crazy busy with work and now it has all calmed down! Just need to finish up the shirts for the youth group and then finish packing!

See everyone very soon!
Mary - Disney Dream 2/12/12-2/16/12 Rm. 7006

[busdriverbrad]

I was just trying to make some stuff for our door and realized I'm not sure how big the round door number is on the door. Does anyone know from past experience or if you have bought something? I'm trying to make something to go around it.

[WDW Princess 71]

I was just trying to make some stuff for our door and realized I'm not sure how big the round door number is on the door. Does anyone know from past experience or if you have bought something? I'm trying to make something to go around it.
I checked the the DCL faq thread on the main page but it only has the door dimensions, not the circle on the door. However I bet if you ask this question on the main cruise forum someone is likely to know the answer!

[CO_Mickey]

Here's the link to the info on the stateroom ears. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2172891
It says the porthole is 7.5 inches.

[jdybnsn]

Here's the link to the info on the stateroom ears. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2172891
It says the porthole is 7.5 inches.

Thanks for posting - what a cool thread ! I'd never seen it before !...Shame perhaps we could have got some Valentines ears (ie heart themed) for our doors if perhaps we'd requested it early emough !!??:love:

[Mog's Mom]

Does anyone know if people dress up on the optional dress-up night on this cruise? Having only taken longer cruises before, we've got in the habit of having family pics taken on the formal night. I don't want to subject my family to dressing up (usually shirts and ties and nicer dresses) if we'll be out of place, but I do want that picture!!!!! :confused3

[CherylSue]

Does anyone know if people dress up on the optional dress-up night on this cruise? Having only taken longer cruises before, we've got in the habit of having family pics taken on the formal night. I don't want to subject my family to dressing up (usually shirts and ties and nicer dresses) if we'll be out of place, but I do want that picture!!!!! :confused3

We don't dress formally but I wear a nice blouse and slacks and my DH wears slacks a dress shirt and tie....nothing fancy. On our last cruise the family at the table next to us wore track suits to dinner every night....didn't bother us! :thumbsup2 I guess whatever makes your family comfortable:goodvibes

I can't believe we are sooooooo close now!!!!!! What is it, like 12 days after today!

I wonder if the new movie Journey 2 Mysterious Island will be playing......I think it's a Disney Affiliate movie. That would be cool :thumbsup2

On accuweather.com it shows rain on the Sunday we leave....hopefully that changes!

[WDW Princess 71]

Does anyone know if people dress up on the optional dress-up night on this cruise? Having only taken longer cruises before, we've got in the habit of having family pics taken on the formal night. I don't want to subject my family to dressing up (usually shirts and ties and nicer dresses) if we'll be out of place, but I do want that picture!!!!! :confused3
The shorter cruises are a lot less formal than the longer ones, in my experience. Many people don't dress up at all but many do also, just not to the nines as they would on a real formal night on a longer cruise. I would not worry about being out of place- even on the most formal nights on extended cruises there will still be people in tshirts and jeans, so its never across the board. If you really want the nice picture I say go for it and dress up- I'm goingo on a 5 night in May with my parents which also does not have a formal night but we are dressing up very formal (suit and gowns) for our Remy night because we want formal pictures together and we wont be bothered that no one else will be dressed up, the picture is more important than us standing out.