09/18/11 - DVCers Take Over the Dream (S.S. Member Cruise 2011) - Thread #3

[disrailfan]

WELCOME FELLOW S.S. MEMBERS CRUISERS!
DVC IS TAKING OVER THE DREAM


Getting to know all of you DISers before the cruise helps make the cruise more enjoyable.

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Summary of What’s Goin’ On with DISboards Group (everything is optional and may require pre-arrangement)

DISboards SSMC discussion (first page has excellent information Page 1 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38706948&postcount=1)) (organized by disrailfan :thumbsup2) Thread 1 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2568122) Thread 2 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2574177) Thread 3 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=38706948#post38706948)
Pirate & Elizabeth Swan Competition (for posts ending in 00 and 99) (Prize for most of each presented by W@LL-E :thumbsup2 & scored by BigDogHU75 :thumbsup2)
Website group (see Gallery area for members & their photos) (hosted by disrailfan :thumbsup2) 2011 Members Cruise Website (http://www.disney.hutsellhobbies.com/dvcMember/)
Facebook group (hosted by calypso726 :thumbsup2) 2011 Members Cruise Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=100352840031662)

Pre & Post Cruise gatherings (typically at WDW and Cocoa Beach) (informal by arrangement here on DISboards)

DisBoard Meet & Greet (onboard, Embarkation Day, approx 3 PM, to be announced) (organized by MouseFan64 and DisRailFan) :thumbsup2
Gift Exchange group (called Fish Extender, or FE; deadline for signup around July) (organized by Luckymomoftwo :thumbsup2)
Sunrise Coffee Club (informal gathering) (hosted by susieq55 ??? :scratchin , buttons maybe :confused3)
Food & Wine Club (informal gathering after late shows) (inaugural event) (organized by Mantle1509 :thumbsup2, email Mick at DVCDreamWineClub@gmail.com)
Linked Dining Reservations (one large block of tables, pre-arranged) (organized by Luckymomoftwo :thumbsup2)
Palo Brunch Reservations (extra charge; pre-arranged) (reserved by Mrs. Happycamper :thumbsup2 and organized by Luckymomoftwo :thumbsup2)
Official Cruise Shark Bait – calypso726. Official Cruise Shark Antagonizer – dvc_deernut.

Back to Back (B2B) Cruises (list of those cruising just prior or after the SSMC) (List maintained by Mrs. Happycamper :thumbsup2)
B2B Linked Dining List (prior cruise only) (organized by Luckymomoftwo :thumbsup2)

.................... :thumbsup2 = 99% certain I have this info correct
.................... Red = Update from last posting

Thank you very much to those above who work extra to make our cruise experience more enjoyable!!!

Thanks to HoosierJohn for compiling the list above.
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LOGO
http://www.hutsellhobbies.com/disney/dvcMember/SSMC2011.jpg
As some of you may have already noticed, there is a 2011 DVC Cruise logo. To put the logo in your signature:

Copy the following link: (Right Click on the image and click copy)
http://www.hutsellhobbies.com/disney/dvcMember/SSMC2011.jpg
Go to User CP
Select Edit Signature
Paste the link in the box where you want it to be in your signature.
Preview your signature (if you want).
Select save signature
Viola! You are done.
IF you are just joining us here is the links to previous threads:

Thread #1 : http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2568122 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2568122)
Thread #2 : http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2574177
Thread #4 : http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=39056664#post39056664

OUR WEBSITE & FACEBOOK GROUP
Thanks to disrailfan, we have our very own website where we can submit photos and cruise information to help us to get to know one another. So, please stop by to view our 2011 Members Cruise Website (http://www.disney.hutsellhobbies.com/dvcMember/). Of course, it is not the official one. This website was specifically designed for us DISers. If you would like to be included in the gallery on the website, please send the following info to:

member2011@hutsellhobbies.com (member2011@hutsellhobbies.com)
•Dis name of anyone in your party that has one.(We want at least one person from each group to be an active Dis member)
•Real names of eveyone in your party and relationship(husband, wife, daughter, etc..)
•Cabin number (optional)
•Birthdays of everyone in your party (so we can celebrate on the thread)
•Anniversary date (so we can celebrate on the thread)
•Year you bought into DVC and where you own
•Early/late dining seating
•Show seating time (new for the Dream)
•Button? yes or no (specify who is getting one) This is in case we get someone to make buttons
•Photo (.jpg or .gif please so we can get to 'meet' you and your family)(optional)

FACEBOOK

SS Member Cruise Facebook Group (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=100352840031662)

Here is the link to the 2010 Member Cruise Group on Facebook: 2010 Disney Vacation Club Members Cruise Group (http://www.facebook.com/groups.php?ref=sb#/group.php?gid=314742235526).

STATEROOM ASSIGNMENTS
If you are not on the list please either send me a PM or send an email to member2011@hutsellhobbies.com (member2011@hutsellhobbies.com)


DECK 1

DECK 2

TheGeddings - 2006

DECK 5

DECK 6

Havana - 6046
FaithTrustnPixieDust - 6074
SteamBoat209 - 6076
GoofTroop716 - 6088
DisneyIsHome - 6156
gdulaney and xabearx (Ginny and Andy Dulaney) - 6170
LuckyMomOfTwo / SteamBoatWillyNilly - 6650
Calypso726 / W@LL-E - 6678

DECK 7

TIGGERmetoo - 7124
ncmom2Four - 7531
DisRailFan / MouseFan64 - 7536

DECK 8

CarolAnnC - Deck 8
Smilis - 8066
dlwharp - 8180
DVC Deernut - 8532
DizDragonFly - 8568
Truffle - 8656

DECK 9

Hoosier John / laradenise - 9020
FriendOfPluto - 9086
Bearpele - 9098
MikeNY - 9114
MEAGON2222 - 9530
Lilliansmommy - 9560
S_Quennbee2002 - 9587
gdoll - 9598

DECK 10

beeadude - 10096
Friends of Mickey - 10502
Time2go2Disney / Time4DisneyNow - 10552
Tis2bear - 10638

DECK 11

DECK 12

mlholster - 12516

Pre & Post Cruise Stays
Before Cruise

DisRailFan / MouseFan64 - Disney Dream 7536 - B2B Cruise (3 Day)

After Cruise



FISH EXTENDER EXCHANGE SIGN UP:
Thanks to LuckyMomofTwo for taking care of the Fish Extender Exchange.

Send an Email to SSMemberCruise2011@Yahoo.com (SSMemberCruise2011@Yahoo.com)
Please list the following:

1. Your DISboard name.
2. Stateroom Number
3. Names, ages and gender of everyone in your stateroom that will be participating in the FE Exchange.

Once I receive your email, I will send out a list of participants. PLEASE check the list to make sure I have your information correct. Some people make personalized things with names on them and I'd hate to spell someone's name wrong and not know it. Or I'd really feel awful if I have your stateroom number wrong and you don't get any FE gifts at all! So, please double check my list when I send it. THANKS!!

This will only be my THIRD FE Exchange. There are always questions such as "Is there a price minimum or maximum?" "Do we give one gift for each stateroom or one gift per person in each stateroom?" "Do we give a gift each night or just one night?"

SO, my answer to all of you is this: It's entirely up to you. If you guys want to set some minimum/maximum amounts, per stateroom or per person gift, that's entirely up to all of you. I think everyone just does what they're comfortable with and everyone is always happy to receive gifts no matter how big or small! (Am I right?) Also, in my opinion, homemade gifts are the best!

One last note: IF we find out that there will NOT be FISHIES outside our stateroom door, I suppose we'll change the name of the "extender exchange" to whatever it is.
Participating in the Fish Extender Exchange is completely optional. Feel free to do or spend whatever you're comfortable with. As for the Fish Extender itself, some people buy them, others want to make theirs, whatever you choose is fine. The same rule applies to the "goodies"! You can buy or make them!

What is a fish extender exchange?

If you're not familiar with what a fish extender exchange is, check out these links:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1980639 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1980639)

DIS MEET
DIS Meet - Sailing Day:

Ok starting to get some details on where we can meet onboard. These are the three venues that according to DCL do not have anything planned during boarding: District Lounge or Skyline Lounge or 687 Lounge These all appear to be about as large as the Promenade Lounge was on the Wonder.

Meeting time will be at 3:00 PM so that we can get through everything planned and get to our rooms for the 4:00 Muster Drill.


The Elizabeth Swan & Pirate Game
On the 2008 Member cruise thread Gary (OKWMember) came up with the pirate game where each 100th post got a pirate (pirate:). To add more fun, each 99th post got an Elizabeth Swan (:bride:). This game was played in the 2009 Member Cruise thread and was so much fun. It really got people chatting. When will you get an :bride: or a pirate:?

Every 99th post = 1 ES (:bride:)
Every 499th post = 2 ES
Every 999th post = 3 ES

Every 100th post = 1 Pirate (pirate:)
Every 500th post = 2 Pirates
Every 1000th post = 3 Pirates

We'll have a prize for the DISer with the most pirates and the most swans at the onboard DIS meet.

PORT CAMERAS
Some people like to view the Disney ships leave port. As the time was getting closer to our sail away date last year, some posters in the '09 thread would log on every Sunday to watch the Disney Wonder sail away. So, if anyone is interested in watching the Wonder or Magic sail away, here are the port cameras:

Port Canaveral Webcam (http://www.portcanaveral.com/webcam.htm)
Two Palms Webcam (http://www.twopalms.com/)
Ron Jon Resort Webcam (http://www.ronjonresort.com/beachcam.aspx)
Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral Webcam (http://cocoabeachsurf.com/BeachCam1.htm)
Raddison's Webcam (http://www.opusad.com/radissonwebcam/)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Passports - do I need one?
Having a passport is ideal. However, a birth certificate with a valid photo ID will be permissible.

From DCL website:
Passport Information

Guests are responsible for obtaining proper documentation to board the ship. U.S. Government passport requirements continue to change; therefore, we strongly encourage Guests of all ages to have a valid U.S. passport for all cruises. Having a passport allows you to always be prepared to travel wherever you wish, and offers an added measure of security when you're traveling.

For air travel, however, the deadline was January 23, 2007. This means that all travelers, including U.S. Citizens and all foreign nationals, traveling to the United States by air, such as Guests flying to Orlando, Florida from Canada, are required to carry a valid passport after the effective date.

From Dept. of Homeland Security website (thanks eroinm (Michael)):
How will the final WHTI requirements affect passengers going on cruises?
U.S. citizens on closed-loop cruises (cruises that begin and end at the same port in the U.S.) will be able to enter or depart the country with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate and government-issued photo ID. A U.S. citizen under the age of 16 will be able to present either an original or a copy of his or her birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued by DOS, or a Certificate of Naturalization issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Please be aware that you may still be required to present a passport when you dock at a foreign port, depending on the islands or countries that your cruise ship is visiting. Check with your cruiseline to ensure you have the appropriate documents for the stops you’ll be making on your cruise.

What have other members cruises been like?
The organizers (WDWLVR & MarkRG) of our 2009 members cruise thread developed a website specifically for the cruise. Now, I am not that talented. However, for reference I will list it here. It also has trip reports from 2003, 2005, 2006, & 2007 member cruises as well as tips for cruisers.

2009 Members Cruise website (http://monorailgreen.info/member2009/index.htm)

You may also view information about the 2010 cruise at:

http://www.hutsellhobbies.com/disney/dvcMember (http://www.hutsellhobbies.com/disney/dvcMember)

When can I book excursions, reservations at Palo, and/or register the kids for the kids' clubs?

120 days before the sail date if you are a Platinum Castaway Club Member (sailed with DCL 10 or more times)
105 days before the sail date if you are a Gold Castaway Club Member (sailed with DCL 5 or more times)
90 days before the sail date if you are a Silver Castaway Club Member (sailed with DCL once before)
75 days before the sail date for everyone

When is Pirate Night?

Pirate night on most cruises are the Night of our visit to Castaway Cay, this past year it was on Monday Night.


If there is anything else anyone wants to post on here please let me know. More to come as pictures of the ship finally come out. I will add pictures from the ship sometime in late May as MouseFan64 and I will be sailing on the Dream on May 15th, 2011.

[Friendofpluto]

Wow thread #3. How is everyone! Had a great time at my conference. Chilling on the couch right now. Tomorrow will be a busy work day since I am covering my colleague. We went to my nieces 40 birthday party in Cedar Lake, IN yesterday. Drive was not bad even though hubby did go an extra 20 minutes out of his way. I see more people registered on this site. Wonderful, more people to see in Sept.

[dvc deernut]

MILFORD YOU DONT HAVE LAURAS And MY CABIN ON YOUR LIST YET. WE ARE IN CABIN 8532.:thumbsup2

[calypso726]

WOO HOO!!!! :banana::banana: Thread number 3. Wow, last member cruise we never made it past thread two :lmao: I like it :thumbsup2

[Truffle]

Thread #3! Awesome! I plan on talking a LOT over here! ;)

[dvc deernut]

WOO HOO!!!! :banana::banana: Thread number 3. Wow, last member cruise we never made it past thread two :lmao: I like it :thumbsup2

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/dvcdeernut/ledgendscruise2.jpg

WOOHOO!!! He is still waiting for TERRIE!:rotfl2:

[calypso726]

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/dvcdeernut/ledgendscruise2.jpg

WOOHOO!!! He is still waiting for TERRIE!:rotfl2:

AAAAAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!! NOT AGAIN!!!! :eek::scared1::eek:

[W@LL-E]

Good Morning Everyone

[gdulaney]

Good morning :wave:

Ginny

[peloha86]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs254.snc1/10116_1254224041818_1416061291_30748542_6496501_n. jpg

Good morning everyone! :wave: A little pic of Disneyland during Halloween time. :maleficen Wow, thread #3 already! Have a great day. :goodvibes
Jennifer

[TIGGERmetoo]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs254.snc1/10116_1254224041818_1416061291_30748542_6496501_n. jpg

Good morning everyone! :wave: A little pic of Disneyland during Halloween time. :maleficen Wow, thread #3 already! Have a great day. :goodvibes
Jennifer
Nice - do you live close to Disneyland?

[peloha86]

Nice - do you live close to Disneyland?

Not close enough! I live in northen California...:sunny:

[Truffle]

Not close enough! I live in northen California...:sunny:That is about 1500 miles closer than we do!

[Hoosier John]

Summary of What’s Goin’ On with DISboards Group (everything is optional but, may require pre-arrangement)

DISboards discussion (here)
Pirate & Elizabeth Swan Competition (for posts ending in 00 and 99)(Prize for most by W@LL-E)
Website group (see Galley area for members & their photos)
Facebook group

Pre & Post Cruise gatherings (typ. at WDW and Cocoa Beach)

DisBoard Meet & Greet (onboard, Embarkation Day, approx 3 PM, to be announced)
Gift Exchange group (called Fish Extender, or FE; deadline for signup around July)
Sunrise Coffee Club (informal gathering)
Wine & Food Club (informal gathering)
Linked Dining Arrangements (individual tables and one large block of tables, pre-arranged)
Palo Brunch Gathering (extra charge; pre-arranged)

Hey guys, what else should I add to this summary for newcomers? I should probably add who is organizing what, but that will require a lot of backtracking. Thanks

[lilliansmommy]

Hey everybody!!! Thread #3!! Whooo-hooo!! Hope you are having a marvelous Monday!!

Kelly:cool1:

[lilliansmommy]

hellllooooooooooooo????

[Hoosier John]

Hello Illinois & Wisconsin,
Just saw a line of strong storms is passing through. Is everything ok where you are?

[Hoosier John]

Hi Kelly,
Kinda quiet tonight.

[lilliansmommy]

Hello Illinois & Wisconsin,
Just saw a line of strong storms is passing through. Is everything ok where you are?

Hey John.

Thunderstorms are on their way...yes. I heard on the radio today that a horrible windstorm will hit north of I-88, along the IL/WI border. Worst in 70 years I heard. We just brought in all our patio furniture and some of our decorations. Should make for a great commute to work tomorrow. :eek:

Kelly

[lilliansmommy]

Hi Kelly,
Kinda quiet tonight.

I know. What's up with that??? What are you up to tonight??

[lilliansmommy]

The wind is blowing already!!!!!!!!! Gonna be a long night.:eek::eek::eek:

[Hoosier John]

Hey John.

Thunderstorms are on their way...yes. I heard on the radio today that a horrible windstorm will hit north of I-88, along the IL/WI border. Worst in 70 years I heard. We just brought in all our patio furniture and some of our decorations. Should make for a great commute to work tomorrow. :eek:

Kelly

Sounds like you've done what you can do in advance. Hope the commute goes well tomorrow. It's supposed to hit here first thing in the morning too.

Hold onto your hat.

[Hoosier John]

Summary of What’s Goin’ On with DISboards Group (everything is optional and may require pre-arrangement)

DISboards SSMC discussion (first page has excellent information Page 1 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38706948&postcount=1)) (organized by disrailfan) Thread 1 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2568122) Thread 2 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2574177) Thread 3 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=38706948#post38706948)
Pirate & Elizabeth Swan Competition (for posts ending in 00 and 99) (Prize for most of each presented by W@LL-E & scored by BigDogHU75)
Website group (see Galley area for members & their photos) (hosted by disrailfan) 2011 Members Cruise Website (http://www.disney.hutsellhobbies.com/dvcMember/)
Facebook group (hosted by calypso726) 2011 Members Cruise Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=100352840031662)

Pre & Post Cruise gatherings (typically at WDW and Cocoa Beach) (informal by arrangement on DISboards)

DisBoard Meet & Greet (onboard, Embarkation Day, approx 3 PM, to be announced) (organized by __________)
Gift Exchange group (called Fish Extender, or FE; deadline for signup around July) (organized by Luckymomoftwo)
Sunrise Coffee Club (informal gathering) (buttons presented by susieq55 ?????????)
Food & Wine Club (informal gathering after late shows) (inaugural event) (organized by Mantle1509 email Mickey at DVCDreamWineClub@gmail.com)
Linked Dining Reservations (one large block of tables, pre-arranged) (organized by Luckymomoftwo and FaithTrustnPixieDust)
Palo Brunch Reservations (extra charge; pre-arranged) (organized by Mrs. Happycamper)

Back to Back (B2B) Cruises (list of those cruising just prior or after the SSMC) (List maintained by Mrs. Happycamper)

Thank your very much to those above who work extra to make our cruise experience more enjoyable!!!

OK, I have added some more detail. Still a couple of blanks to fill in and I took artistic liscense with a couple. Please let me know if I should add/subtract your name or other details. Thanks

[W@LL-E]

Summary of What’s Goin’ On with DISboards Group (everything is optional and may require pre-arrangement)

DISboards SSMC discussion (here) (organized by disrailfan)
Pirate & Elizabeth Swan Competition (for posts ending in 00 and 99) (Prize for most of each presented by W@LL-E & scored by BigDogHU75)
Website group (see Galley area for members & their photos) (hosted by disrailfan)
Facebook group (hosted by calypso726)

Pre & Post Cruise gatherings (typically at WDW and Cocoa Beach) (informal by arrangement on DISboards)

DisBoard Meet & Greet (onboard, Embarkation Day, approx 3 PM, to be announced) (organized by __________)
Gift Exchange group (called Fish Extender, or FE; deadline for signup around July) (organized by __________)
Sunrise Coffee Club (informal gathering) (buttons presented by susieq55 ?????????)
Food & Wine Club (informal gathering) (inaugural event) (organized by Mantle1509)
Linked Dining Reservations (one large block of tables, pre-arranged) (organized by Luckymomoftwo and FaithTrustnPixieDust)
Palo Brunch Reservations (extra charge; pre-arranged) (organized by dvc_deernut and Luckymomoftwo)

Back to Back (B2B) Cruises (list of those cruising just prior or after the SSMC) (List maintained by Mrs. Happycamper)

Thank your very much to those above who work extra to make our cruise experience more enjoyable.

OK, I have added some more detail. Still a couple of blanks to fill in and I took artistic liscense with a couple. Please let me know if I should add/subtract your name or other details. Thanks

John, you're the man...Now I dont have to go back 20 pages of post. I can just read your summary. It's great.

FE Group is headed by LuckyMomofTwo
Palo Brunch, I believe is Mrs. Happycamper

...i could be wrong =(

:thumbsup2

[Hoosier John]

John, you're the man...Now I dont have to go back 20 pages of post. I can just read your summary. It's great. :thumbsup2

Thanks Wally. Not sure exacly how accurate it is, but I think it's close.

[W@LL-E]

Thanks Wally. Not sure exacly how accurate it is, but I think it's close.

I edited my last post...

[W@LL-E]

G'nite John. Have to get up early for work. Thanks again for the summary.

[Hoosier John]

If Laran ever goes to sleep, I'm gonna go out and put another coat of paint on the shelves I'm building in the garage. Previously I installed nearly 20 feet of shelves down one side. Filled it with stuff, but barely made a dent in the stall I was trying to empty. So now I'm working on 20 feet across the end. I would like to be able to get all the cars inside the garage for the winter, so I don't have to scrape frost and clear snow off of them. For you sun belt people, that's what we get up here when water freezes. ;)

[Hoosier John]

Good Night Wally

[Hoosier John]

John, you're the man...Now I dont have to go back 20 pages of post. I can just read your summary. It's great.

FE Group is headed by LuckyMomofTwo
Palo Brunch, I believe is Mrs. Happycamper

...i could be wrong =(

:thumbsup2

Thanks Wally, We'll run with what you think, and change if necessary.

[peloha86]

That is about 1500 miles closer than we do!
Sometimes it's nice to be in the middle,taken at HHI, by a Diser :goodvibes
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p30/wdrl/wdrl%20Travel/Walt%20Disney%20World/HHI/DSCN4351.jpg

Hi Kelly,
Kinda quiet tonight.
Working hard for those Disney Dollars! :laundy:
The wind is blowing already!!!!!!!!! Gonna be a long night.:eek::eek::eek:

I had to drive in the rain AND misty fog to work on Monday, it was scary! Sorry it came your way, I think there will be another one Thursday...:confused::eek:

Summary of What’s Goin’ On with DISboards Group (everything is optional and may require pre-arrangement)
Thank your very much to those above who work extra to make our cruise experience more enjoyable.
OK, I have added some more detail. Still a couple of blanks to fill in and I took artistic liscense with a couple. Please let me know if I should add/subtract your name or other details. Thanks

:thanks: for everyone's hard work!!!! :faint: It'll be so worth it!:thumbsup2
Good night everyone...:cloud9:

[peloha86]

Found these on the AOL website, thought you might like them and use them as magnets, etc...have fun! :goodvibes

http://sweeps.travel.aol.com/disney/assets/downloads/flair_DCL_Mickey_Mouse.jpghttp://sweeps.travel.aol.com/disney/assets/downloads/flair_DCL_Donald_Duck.jpghttp://sweeps.travel.aol.com/disney/assets/downloads/flair_DCL_Goofy.jpg

[Luckymomoftwo]

Thread #3 and it hasn't even been a month since we called in! WOW! :chat::chat::chat:

[Friendofpluto]

Good morning everyone! Haven't checked the weather yet. I do have to travel today, but I am hoping to delay some. I am interested in the Palo Brunch. I assume I will need to register ahead of time. Please let me know. Have a great day!

[mlholster]

Have a safe day everyone in IL., IN. WI. It's starting off wild.

[dvc deernut]

DONT SEND THE BAD WEATHER INTO CANADA:scared1:

[dvc deernut]

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/dvcdeernut/P3120143.jpg

I FOUND THIS ON A WEBSITE TOO! OH WAIT IT WAS IN MY PHOTO FILE:rotfl2: SHHHHHHHHH DONT TELL TERRIE!:rotfl2:

[TIGGERmetoo]

Found these on the AOL website, thought you might like them and use them as magnets, etc...have fun! :goodvibes

http://sweeps.travel.aol.com/disney/assets/downloads/flair_DCL_Mickey_Mouse.jpghttp://sweeps.travel.aol.com/disney/assets/downloads/flair_DCL_Donald_Duck.jpghttp://sweeps.travel.aol.com/disney/assets/downloads/flair_DCL_Goofy.jpg
I love these. Maybe I'll have to learn how to make buttons.

[calypso726]

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab157/dvcdeernut/P3120143.jpg

I FOUND THIS ON A WEBSITE TOO! OH WAIT IT WAS IN MY PHOTO FILE:rotfl2: SHHHHHHHHH DONT TELL TERRIE!:rotfl2:

IAAAAAANNNNN!!!!! Are you trying to give me a heart atack!!!! :eek::eek::scared1::eek::eek:

[dvc deernut]

IAAAAAANNNNN!!!!! Are you trying to give me a heart atack!!!! :eek::eek::scared1::eek::eek:

HMMMMM MAYBE THERE MIGHT BE AN EXTRA BIG MAGNET ON YOUR DOOR:rotfl2::scared1:

[Hoosier John]

Good morning everyone! Haven't checked the weather yet. I do have to travel today, but I am hoping to delay some. I am interested in the Palo Brunch. I assume I will need to register ahead of time. Please let me know. Have a great day!

Hi Sue, that's where my Summary of What’s Goin’ On with DISboards Group list should come in handy. I'm pretty sure Mrs. Happycamper is putting in the reservation for us, because they have the earliest reservation request date. I seem to recall that someone else was helping her put the list of names together?

That's why I made the list. I'm starting to have trouble keeping all the "who is doing what" straight. I figure the list will be updated in a couple of days after everyone has had a chance to correct me.

They will probably need the name(s) of all the people you want to add, the room number(s), and DCL reservation number(s). Palo is 18 yrs and over for dinner, not sure about brunch.

[W@LL-E]

Can I tell everyone here that DW (Calypso726) is just AWESOME. She got us D23's Magic & Merriment Tickets, which sold out in 30 secs (that has to be some kind of record). Even I, the :bride:/pirate: KING, wasn't fast enough and got the "SOLD OUT" message:worship::worship::worship:
-= Clicky (http://d23.disney.go.com/expo/121010_EE_MagicandMerriment.html) =-

I'm so stoked :banana::woohoo::banana:

...back to Disney, again in December; we are so NOT retiring anytime soon :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[beeadude]

MILFORD YOU DONT HAVE LAURAS And MY CABIN ON YOUR LIST YET. WE ARE IN CABIN 8532.:thumbsup2

Milford can you add Vicki and Chuck in cabin 10096 [beeadude & hockeybum]
Also we are staying at BLT after the cruise. Thanks so much.

Ian, Chuck wants to know if you polished your blue crocks??:laughing:

[TIGGERmetoo]

Can I tell everyone here that DW (Calypso726) is just AWESOME. She got us D23's Magic & Merriment Tickets, which sold out in 30 secs (that has to be some kind of record). Even I, the :bride:/pirate: KING, wasn't fast enough and got the "SOLD OUT" message:worship::worship::worship:
-= Clicky (http://d23.disney.go.com/expo/121010_EE_MagicandMerriment.html) =-

I'm so stoked :banana::woohoo::banana:

...back to Disney, again in December; we are so NOT retiring anytime soon :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:


Fantastic! Sounds awesome. Did you go last year? We want to go to the world in Dec. 2011 so maybe we can plan it around this event. If we would be lucky enough to get tickets. Terrie will have to give me some pointers on getting the tickets.

[CaydennsMommy]

Hello Illinois & Wisconsin,
Just saw a line of strong storms is passing through. Is everything ok where you are?


Hey btw it hit us too. Haha sat in the basement the entire class period at the school this morning. Also our teacher found everyone in my class that was there and thought it would be a good idea to go ahead and have class....... I didn't agree. haha everyone else got to sit around and just socialize.

[dvc deernut]

Fantastic! Sounds awesome. Did you go last year? We want to go to the world in Dec. 2011 so maybe we can plan it around this event. If we would be lucky enough to get tickets. Terrie will have to give me some pointers on getting the tickets.

WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR NEXT YEAR WE WILL GO BACK AFTER OUR 4 DAY DREAM CRUISE WHICH STARTS DEC 4th. OH TERRIE OR WALLY I FORGET WHEN ARE YOU THERE THIS DEC?

[erionm]

WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR NEXT YEAR WE WILL GO BACK AFTER OUR 4 DAY DREAM CRUISE WHICH STARTS DEC 4th. OH TERRIE OR WALLY I FORGET WHEN ARE YOU THERE THIS DEC?

They have not announced the event for 2011. I'm guessing 12/9 - 12/11/2011 based on the 2009 and 2010 dates. We will be trying for tickets for the 2011 event.

[CaydennsMommy]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN:cheer2::woohoo::bday:

[FaithTrustnPixieDust]

Hello All!

I finally just got done catching up on thread 1. Have not had time at the rate you are all posting the smiley faces. Ugh. :scared1:

I finish up and jump over to thread 2 to see you are up to page 250 on that thread and have started number 3. Ugh again. :sad1:

No way I will even attempt to go through that one.

Would those people coordinating specific items for the cruise mind sending details to Milford so he can update page 1. That way we can just check there for information specific to the cruise. This would include activities before, during, and after the cruise.

I want to make sure I do not miss anything important.

Milford I hope you do not mind me making that suggestion.
It might be easier if people pm him so he sees it rather than the details getting lost in all the posts.

What do you all think?

[TIGGERmetoo]

Hello All!

I finally just got done catching up on thread 1. Have not had time at the rate you are all posting the smiley faces. Ugh. :scared1:

I finish up and jump over to thread 2 to see you are up to page 250 on that thread and have started number 3. Ugh again. :sad1:

No way I will even attempt to go through that one.

Would those people coordinating specific items for the cruise mind sending details to Milford so he can update page 1. That way we can just check there for information specific to the cruise. This would include activities before, during, and after the cruise.

I want to make sure I do not miss anything important.

Milford I hope you do not mind me making that suggestion.
It might be easier if people pm him so he sees it rather than the details getting lost in all the posts.

What do you all think?

FYI:John has all this info on page 2 of this thread.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN !!!

[mlholster]

FYI:John has all this info on page 2 of this thread.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN !!!

Happy Birthday John:wizard: You share it with my DH Mark, Happy Birthday Mark:love:

[Hoosier John]

Happy Birthday John:wizard: You share it with my DH Mark, Happy Birthday Mark:love:

Well then :bday: to BOTH of us!

[FaithTrustnPixieDust]

FYI:John has all this info on page 2 of this thread.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN !!!

Thanks for the information.

The advantage to keeping the information updated on the first post is that as new threads get added the first post is the one piece from the prior threads that gets moved to the new thread. That was my reasoning for getting all the details on the first page.

[NJMermaid]

wow, this is fabulous

[W@LL-E]

WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR NEXT YEAR WE WILL GO BACK AFTER OUR 4 DAY DREAM CRUISE WHICH STARTS DEC 4th. OH TERRIE OR WALLY I FORGET WHEN ARE YOU THERE THIS DEC?

Ian, We'll be there Dec. 9th thru Dec. 13th.

[W@LL-E]

Hey btw it hit us too. Haha sat in the basement the entire class period at the school this morning. Also our teacher found everyone in my class that was there and thought it would be a good idea to go ahead and have class....... I didn't agree. haha everyone else got to sit around and just socialize.

Well that blows :rotfl2:

[W@LL-E]

Fantastic! Sounds awesome. Did you go last year? We want to go to the world in Dec. 2011 so maybe we can plan it around this event. If we would be lucky enough to get tickets. Terrie will have to give me some pointers on getting the tickets.

We didn't know about the event last year, so this is our first Magic & Merriment. What's crazy is you can't purchase the tix until a month before the event, but you have to book your accomodations well beforehand. We got lucky, but it did give us an excuse to visit the mouse, again. :thumbsup2

[W@LL-E]

Happy Birthday John :banana::banana::banana:

[W@LL-E]

Happy Birthday Mark (mlhoster's DH) :banana::banana::banana:

[Luckymomoftwo]

Can I tell everyone here that DW (Calypso726) is just AWESOME. She got us D23's Magic & Merriment Tickets, which sold out in 30 secs (that has to be some kind of record). Even I, the :bride:/pirate: KING, wasn't fast enough and got the "SOLD OUT" message:worship::worship::worship:
-= Clicky (http://d23.disney.go.com/expo/121010_EE_MagicandMerriment.html) =-

I'm so stoked :banana::woohoo::banana:

...back to Disney, again in December; we are so NOT retiring anytime soon :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:


WAY TO GO TERRIE!!!!!


Happy Birthday Johnparty:

Happy Birthday Mark (mlhoster's DH)party:

[W@LL-E]

Hi Debbie :)

[Luckymomoftwo]

Hi Wally! :wave2: How's your day going?

[W@LL-E]

Hi Wally! :wave2: How's your day going?

Busy as usual. Can't wait for our Halloween trip to Disney :woohoo:

How's your day?

[Luckymomoftwo]

Busy as usual. Can't wait for our Halloween trip to Disney :woohoo:

Wish I had a Halloween trip to Disney planned! I am just having a BLAH week and that sure would make it better! :laughing: But I guess I'll have to find another way to make my week better. Maybe I'll just go shopping at the Disney Store! :lmao:

[W@LL-E]

Wish I had a Halloween trip to Disney planned! I am just having a BLAH week and that sure would make it better! :laughing: But I guess I'll have to find another way to make my week better. Maybe I'll just go shopping at the Disney Store! :lmao:

Anything Disney will brighten up anyone's week :banana:

[Luckymomoftwo]

Anything Disney will brighten up anyone's week :banana:

Very true!! Very true!!! :goodvibes

[TIGGERmetoo]

I wish we had a Disney store close to us. We have to drive to Woodfield Mall, about 1 hr - 1 hr 15 minutes.

[W@LL-E]

I wish we had a Disney store close to us. We have to drive to Woodfield Mall, about 1 hr - 1 hr 15 minutes.

That's not too bad Terri, our closest Disney store is World of Disney @ DTD (3 hrs away) :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[calypso726]

HMMMMM MAYBE THERE MIGHT BE AN EXTRA BIG MAGNET ON YOUR DOOR:rotfl2::scared1:

Oh no!!! The suspense will eat away at me until next September! :rotfl2:

Can I tell everyone here that DW (Calypso726) is just AWESOME. She got us D23's Magic & Merriment Tickets, which sold out in 30 secs (that has to be some kind of record). I'm so stoked :banana::woohoo::banana:
...back to Disney, again in December; we are so NOT retiring anytime soon :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:


Ok so, if were NOT retiring anytime soon, can we get a pool already! Ian and Junior are going to take turns playing pool boy seasonally. Debbie and I can't float comfortably with our Margaritas on dead grass in the yard :lmao: Oh, and I'm sure the kids would like a slide.

WAY TO GO TERRIE!!!!!

Thank you!!! :goodvibes

That's not too bad Terri, our closest Disney store is World of Disney @ DTD (3 hrs away) :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Terri, allow me to correct Wally who hasn't been inside a mall in ages :rolleyes: Wally, we have no less than 4 Disney stores in less than 20 minutes from our house!

[TIGGERmetoo]

Just came across this and thought I'd share:

It’s Showtime Aboard the Disney Dream (http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/10/its-showtime-aboard-the-disney-dream/)

posted on October 26th, 2010 by Jonathan Frontado, Disney Cruise Line (http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/author/jfrontado/)


http://parksandresorts.wdpromedia.com/media/disneyparks/blog/wp-content/themes/disney/images/bg-post-top.png
Hey Disney Parks Bloggers! Today we have some fun news to share with you as we have just unveiled the lineup of entertainment for our newest cruise ship, the Disney Dream (http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ships-activities/ships/dream/?int_cmp=SOC-intDPFY11Q1showtimedream26-10-10@0001).
Our Guests will delight to some of the most elaborate original musicals presented at sea, over-the-top deck parties and, bursting above it all, the largest fireworks spectacular aboard a cruise ship.
Headlining the musical repertoire is “Disney’s Believe,” an original stage spectacular that combines a heartfelt story with a captivating musical score. Other productions include fan favorite “The Golden Mickeys: A Timeless Tribute,” featuring new musical numbers, and “Villains Tonight!” a fun-filled musical comedy starring Disney’s most famous evil-doers.

In addition to our nightly stage shows, we are re-imagining our popular “Pirates IN the Caribbean” evening with the creation of three distinct deck events:

The evening starts with “Mickey’s Pirates in the Caribbean,” an interactive show featuring Disney characters.
Later, Captain Jack Sparrow unleashes “Club Pirate,” a high-tech, open-air dance party.
Of course, we’re still the only cruise line with fireworks at sea. We’ll take this distinctive Disney offering a step further with “Buccaneer Blast!” A new pyrotechnic spectacular featuring more fireworks than ever before synchronized to a dramatic musical score.

[W@LL-E]

Terri, allow me to correct Wally who hasn't been inside a mall in ages :rolleyes: Wally, we have no less than 4 Disney stores in less than 20 minutes from our house!

Those stores don't count.

[W@LL-E]

Just came across this and thought I'd share:

It’s Showtime Aboard the Disney Dream (http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/10/its-showtime-aboard-the-disney-dream/)

posted on October 26th, 2010 by Jonathan Frontado, Disney Cruise Line (http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/author/jfrontado/)


http://parksandresorts.wdpromedia.com/media/disneyparks/blog/wp-content/themes/disney/images/bg-post-top.png
Hey Disney Parks Bloggers! Today we have some fun news to share with you as we have just unveiled the lineup of entertainment for our newest cruise ship, the Disney Dream (http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ships-activities/ships/dream/?int_cmp=SOC-intDPFY11Q1showtimedream26-10-10@0001).
Our Guests will delight to some of the most elaborate original musicals presented at sea, over-the-top deck parties and, bursting above it all, the largest fireworks spectacular aboard a cruise ship.
Headlining the musical repertoire is “Disney’s Believe,” an original stage spectacular that combines a heartfelt story with a captivating musical score. Other productions include fan favorite “The Golden Mickeys: A Timeless Tribute,” featuring new musical numbers, and “Villains Tonight!” a fun-filled musical comedy starring Disney’s most famous evil-doers.


In addition to our nightly stage shows, we are re-imagining our popular “Pirates IN the Caribbean” evening with the creation of three distinct deck events:

The evening starts with “Mickey’s Pirates in the Caribbean,” an interactive show featuring Disney characters.
Later, Captain Jack Sparrow unleashes “Club Pirate,” a high-tech, open-air dance party.
Of course, we’re still the only cruise line with fireworks at sea. We’ll take this distinctive Disney offering a step further with “Buccaneer Blast!” A new pyrotechnic spectacular featuring more fireworks than ever before synchronized to a dramatic musical score.


Awesome. Thanks for Sharing...

[CaydennsMommy]

QUOTE=W@LL-E;38733307]Well that blows :rotfl2:[/QUOTE]



yes. very much so. At least I could say I was learning while a tornado came through.:teacher::laughing: haha. [

[mousefan64]

MILFORD YOU DONT HAVE LAURAS And MY CABIN ON YOUR LIST YET. WE ARE IN CABIN 8532.:thumbsup2

I will make sure he fixes it Ian :)

[mousefan64]

WOO HOO!!!! :banana::banana: Thread number 3. Wow, last member cruise we never made it past thread two :lmao: I like it :thumbsup2

I am exhausted

[W@LL-E]

I am exhausted

Hi Shawn, did you get your laptop fixed?:thumbsup2

[M & N Potter]

Thank you to all the kind people who have welcomed us and shared information with us. We really appreciate it! Because we're new here, for Pirate Night , is okay if I wear ARRRGYLE socks? (Sorry but I've been looking for a place to use that joke!)

[W@LL-E]

Thank you to all the kind people who have welcomed us and shared information with us. We really appreciate it! Because we're new here, for Pirate Night , is okay if I wear ARRRGYLE socks? (Sorry but I've been looking for a place to use that joke!)

Looks like you're gonna fit right in :thumbsup2

[Mrs. Happycamper]

Thanks Wally, We'll run with what you think, and change if necessary.

It is me for B2B lists and Palo brunch list. Sorry I've been absent. Been nuts at work then got sick- on the mend now which is good because we'll be at Kidani in 9 days!

So excited to meet wpWally, Terrie and then Truffle a few days later. :woohoo:

[W@LL-E]

:cool1:

[W@LL-E]

It is me for B2B lists and Palo brunch list. Sorry I've been absent. Been nuts at work then got sick- on the mend now which is good because we'll be at Kidani in 9 days!

So excited to meet wpWally, Terrie and then Truffle a few days later. :woohoo:

Glad you're feeling better Stacey :woohoo:

[W@LL-E]

:goodvibes

[calypso726]

Thank you to all the kind people who have welcomed us and shared information with us. We really appreciate it! Because we're new here, for Pirate Night , is okay if I wear ARRRGYLE socks? (Sorry but I've been looking for a place to use that joke!)

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: I would say definitely YES!!!

It is me for B2B lists and Palo brunch list. Sorry I've been absent. Been nuts at work then got sick- on the mend now which is good because we'll be at Kidani in 9 days!
So excited to meet wpWally, Terrie and then Truffle a few days later. :woohoo:

Glad you are feeling better! Loved the psot on FB about evicting the residents in your nose :lmao: We can't wait to meet you guys too!!!! We get to meet Truffle in January :yay:

[W@LL-E]

:happytv:

[W@LL-E]

2nd Thread officially closed down.

[W@LL-E]

what did Mickey get for closing down the 1st thread?

[W@LL-E]

oh I remember...a box of NOTHING!!! :lmao:

[W@LL-E]

:banana: It's almost time folks ...

[W@LL-E]

who's with me?

[lilliansmommy]

Well, hellloooooooooooo!!!!:cool1:

[W@LL-E]

:yay:, woohoo 1,000 posts

[W@LL-E]

Well, hellloooooooooooo!!!!:cool1:

Hi Kelly:3dglasses

[W@LL-E]

soooooooooooooo sleepy :cloud9:

[lilliansmommy]

How ya doin, Wally???:)

[W@LL-E]

sleepy, you?

[lilliansmommy]

:angel:sleepy

[lilliansmommy]

Just trying to stay on the ground. The wind is horrible here.:eek:

[lilliansmommy]

Getting ready to put Lilly to bed.:cutie:

[W@LL-E]

:banana:

[calypso726]

:3dglasses

[TIGGERmetoo]

?

[lilliansmommy]

:banana:pirate::bride:

[W@LL-E]

Just trying to stay on the ground. The wind is horrible here.:eek:

I hope everyone is OK.

[TIGGERmetoo]

Tag Teamed AGAIN!!!!

Way to go guys.

[calypso726]

Just trying to stay on the ground. The wind is horrible here.:eek:

Sounds like it has been bad. Stay safe! :flower3:

[lilliansmommy]

AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!:mad::mad::mad::mad ::mad::mad:

[W@LL-E]

Getting ready to put Lilly to bed.:cutie:

Say Goodnight to Lilly for me :thumbsup2

[lilliansmommy]

:banana:

Nice job!!

[W@LL-E]

Tag Teamed AGAIN!!!!

Way to go guys.

Hi Terri, I'm not even home :lmao:
We just have this "connection", Terrie & I :love:

[lilliansmommy]

:3dglasses

Congrats!!!:cool1:

[M & N Potter]

Looks like you're gonna fit right in :thumbsup2

We're gonna try! :cool1:

[W@LL-E]

Nice job!!

Thanks Kelly

[W@LL-E]

We're gonna try! :cool1:

Just be your wild and crazy selves (Michael & Nancy) :scared1::scared1::scared1:

[lilliansmommy]

Lilly says goodnight everyone!!! I will check in a little later.

Kelly:)

[W@LL-E]

:3dglasses

Well congrats :)

[W@LL-E]

Lilly says goodnight everyone!!! I will check in a little later.

Kelly:)

See you later Kelly...If I dont pass out when I get home.

[calypso726]

Hi Terri, I'm not even home :lmao:
We just have this "connection", Terrie & I :love:

Yup, I have no idea where he is right now. Probably "working" on a client's computer :lmao:

We're gonna try! :cool1:

Thar's the spirit mateys! Grab ye pirate gear and let's all have us some rum :thumbsup2

[W@LL-E]

I'll be home soon, I hope. Finishing up with a client right now. :goodvibes

[TIGGERmetoo]

Hi Terri, I'm not even home :lmao:
We just have this "connection", Terrie & I :love:

Unbelievable - must be living right.

[mousefan64]

Happy Birthday John and Mark

[mousefan64]

Hi Shawn, did you get your laptop fixed?:thumbsup2

Not yet still posting from droid Milford's working and cussing over it

[mousefan64]

Did I hear someone say RUM

[mlholster]

Happy Birthday John and Mark

Dh Mark doesn't do puters, but he says Thank You!:cool1:

[mousefan64]

Ok phone about dead going tobed hopefully laptop fixed tomorrow

[calypso726]

Did I hear someone say RUM

Yes, and let's throw some pineapples and coconut into it too!

[dvc deernut]

WELL I JUST ADDED AN EXTRA DAY TO OUR STAY FROM NOV29th TO DEC5th. NOW WE ARE GOING HOME ON THE 6th. WE WILL BE SAVING $200 AIRFARE BY STAYING 1 EXTRA DAY. WE WERE LUCKY SORT OF. ONLY ROOM LEFT WAS 1 BEDROOM AT SSR. WE ARE STAYING IN 1 BEDROOM AT OKW THE OTHER NIGHTS. SO IF ANYONE IS DOWN THERE AT THAT TIME HOPE WE CAN CROSS PATHS.

[FaithTrustnPixieDust]

Thank you to all the kind people who have welcomed us and shared information with us. We really appreciate it! Because we're new here, for Pirate Night , is okay if I wear ARRRGYLE socks? (Sorry but I've been looking for a place to use that joke!)

:lmao::lmao::lmao:

[FaithTrustnPixieDust]

WELL I JUST ADDED AN EXTRA DAY TO OUR STAY FROM NOV29th TO DEC5th. NOW WE ARE GOING HOME ON THE 6th. WE WILL BE SAVING $200 AIRFARE BY STAYING 1 EXTRA DAY. WE WERE LUCKY SORT OF. ONLY ROOM LEFT WAS 1 BEDROOM AT SSR. WE ARE STAYING IN 1 BEDROOM AT OKW THE OTHER NIGHTS. SO IF ANYONE IS DOWN THERE AT THAT TIME HOPE WE CAN CROSS PATHS.

We'll be down 11/23 - 12/1 at BCV. There's 16 of us in total. :eek:

[dvc deernut]

We'll be down 11/23 - 12/1 at BCV. There's 16 of us in total. :eek:LET ME KNOW IF WE CAN CROSS PATHS IT WOULD BE GREAT TO MEET.:cool1: I MIGHT EVEN BOOK MEAL AT THE YACHTSMAN.

[dvc deernut]

IM WATCHING GLEE AND THEY ARE DOING ONE OF MY FAVOURITE MUSICALS. ROCKY HORROR :scared1:

[FaithTrustnPixieDust]

Happy Birthday John and Mark!!

Hope you had a great day!!

[lpotter]

Thread #3 and it hasn't even been a month since we called in! WOW! :chat::chat::chat:

:laughing:I can't believe it is already Thread #3 seems like just yesterday I joined :flower3:

[mlholster]

Happy Birthday John and Mark!!

Hope you had a great day!!

Thanks!:dance3:

[lpotter]

Thank you to all the kind people who have welcomed us and shared information with us. We really appreciate it! Because we're new here, for Pirate Night , is okay if I wear ARRRGYLE socks? (Sorry but I've been looking for a place to use that joke!)

:lmao: You can wear your Arrrrgyles but remember there is no Arrrrbys on the ship! :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[lpotter]

Whew .. winds here are at 50+ Mph.. hope the roof stays on!:sad1:

[FaithTrustnPixieDust]

LET ME KNOW IF WE CAN CROSS PATHS IT WOULD BE GREAT TO MEET.:cool1: I MIGHT EVEN BOOK MEAL AT THE YACHTSMAN.

That would be great! On 29th we (all 16 of us) have ADR for Narcoossee at 5:30 and then kids and I may be eating at new Italian place - Via Napoli on 30th. They love eating in Italy and we wanted to try new place. Other than that I am not sure what our plans will be.

The only thing is the kids have no idea that we have this cruise booked. They keep asking but I told them it was not time to book yet. My plan was to surprise them for Christmas. They are going crazy because they had a great time on SSMC09 and can't wait to go on new ship.

So, if we do meet up we can just act like we met on the prior cruise or something. I was going to have a character call them on Christmas morning to do the Welcome Aboard. I saw this on the DCL website. :thumbsup2

[FaithTrustnPixieDust]

Whew .. winds here are at 50+ Mph.. hope the roof stays on!:sad1:

Wow! Stay safe.

[lpotter]

Wow! Stay safe.

:thumbsup2 Thanks I am sure we will be fine.. Just sooo gusty I'm thinking I might wake up in Munchkin Land!:rotfl:

[FaithTrustnPixieDust]

After watching The Biggest Loser tonight, I was looking through the channels and found Happy Days on the HUB channel. First time I saw this channel and the Happy Days show on in a very long time. Now Laverne and Shirley is on.

How many people remember these shows? Careful you will show your age by how you answer this one.

[lpotter]

After watching The Biggest Loser tonight, I was looking through the channels and found Happy Days on the HUB channel. First time I saw this channel and the Happy Days show on in a very long time. Now Laverne and Shirley is on.

How many people remember these shows? Careful you will show your age by how you answer this one.

:laughing:I used to love those shows!!! Every time I go to Milwaukee I sing the song from Laverne and Shirley. Ok in my head.. i sing it, 'cuz people would think I was strange otherwise. :rolleyes1

[dvc deernut]

That would be great! On 29th we (all 16 of us) have ADR for Narcoossee at 5:30 and then kids and I may be eating at new Italian place - Via Napoli on 30th. They love eating in Italy and we wanted to try new place. Other than that I am not sure what our plans will be.

The only thing is the kids have no idea that we have this cruise booked. They keep asking but I told them it was not time to book yet. My plan was to surprise them for Christmas. They are going crazy because they had a great time on SSMC09 and can't wait to go on new ship.

So, if we do meet up we can just act like we met on the prior cruise or something. I was going to have a character call them on Christmas morning to do the Welcome Aboard. I saw this on the DCL website. :thumbsup2

I WONDER IF THAT RESTAURANT IN ITALY HAS DINNING FOR THE CHOIR?:confused3

[Truffle]

Happy Birthday John! Hope it continues to be awesome! party:

[Truffle]

John, thanks bunches for all your work to do the synopsis of the previous threads! You truly are a :wizard: as well as a major benefactor who helps to make :disrocks:

[Truffle]

Happy Birthday Mark! I hope that it was magical~

[Truffle]

:laughing:I used to love those shows!!! Every time I go to Milwaukee I sing the song from Laverne and Shirley. Ok in my head.. I sing it, 'cuz people KNOW I am strange! :rolleyes1 Yes we do! :lmao::rotfl::rotfl2:

[Truffle]

:lmao: You can wear your Arrrrgyles but remember there is no Arrrrbys on the ship! :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:Perhaps there is an Aye Hop for breakfast then!

[Mantle1509]

Wow I'm so behind

[Mantle1509]

Hey Wally if you are around I saw you said nyou are not a Mac person... What do you think of the New Galaxy Tab?

[Mantle1509]

WELCOME FELLOW S.S. MEMBERS CRUISERS!
DVC IS TAKING OVER THE DREAM


Getting to know all of you DISers before the cruise helps make the cruise more enjoyable.

LOGO
http://www.hutsellhobbies.com/disney/dvcMember/SSMC2011.jpg
As some of you may have already noticed, there is a 2011 DVC Cruise logo. To put the logo in your signature:

Copy the following link: (Right Click on the image and click copy)
http://www.hutsellhobbies.com/disney/dvcMember/SSMC2011.jpg
Go to User CP
Select Edit Signature
Paste the link in the box where you want it to be in your signature.
Preview your signature (if you want).
Select save signature
Viola! You are done.

MAGNETS
Thank you to Milliepie for desigining the following magnets for us:
http://dc195.4shared.com/img/215454600/bc1f812c/DVCWondersep2010lifepreserver.png (http://www.4shared.com/photo/0sXanYsG/DVCWondersep2010lifepreserver.html) http://dc148.4shared.com/img/126302445/ddf9a566/SSlogooriginal.jpg (http://www.4shared.com/photo/t1D7SAwP/SSlogooriginal.html) http://dc195.4shared.com/img/215454697/f3b9afc6/SSlogooriginal2010.jpg (http://www.4shared.com/photo/VkuN7A8R/SSlogooriginal2010.html) http://dc177.4shared.com/img/189520016/5f96bc92/Welcomehomedvcmembers.png (http://www.4shared.com/photo/Iqz3hljV/Welcomehomedvcmembers.html) http://dc102.4shared.com/img/128058190/6f008ba8/DVCCCdclmh.png (http://www.4shared.com/photo/27OssI6I/DVCCCdclmh.html) http://dc201.4shared.com/img/221751709/f8bf2d3/DVCdclmhsep2010.png (http://www.4shared.com/photo/WTPc_pT8/DVCdclmhsep2010.html) http://dc193.4shared.com/img/228671253/b0e6e875/DVCSSMemberCruisemh.png (http://www.4shared.com/photo/kEIf1xh6/DVCSSMemberCruisemh.html)

Thank you to tjbaggott for doing this DISign & to calypso726 for posting it.
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s49/forhere2there/Requests/th_calypso5.jpg (http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s49/forhere2there/Requests/?action=view&current=calypso5.jpg)

Cruise magnet graphics can be found on this thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2440038 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2440038)

IF you are just joining us here is the links to previous threads:

Thread #1 : http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2568122 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2568122)
Thread #2 : http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2574177

OUR WEBSITE & FACEBOOK GROUP
Thanks to disrailfan, we have our very own website where we can submit photos and cruise information to help us to get to know one another. So, please stop by to view our 2011 Members Cruise Website (http://www.disney.hutsellhobbies.com/dvcMember/). Of course, it is not the official one. This website was specifically designed for us DISers. If you would like to be included in the gallery on the website, please send the following info to:

member2011@hutsellhobbies.com (member2011@hutsellhobbies.com)
•Dis name of anyone in your party that has one.(We want at least one person from each group to be an active Dis member)
•Real names of eveyone in your party and relationship(husband, wife, daughter, etc..)
•Cabin number (optional)
•Birthdays of everyone in your party (so we can celebrate on the thread)
•Anniversary date (so we can celebrate on the thread)
•Year you bought into DVC and where you own
•Early/late dining seating
•Show seating time (new for the Dream)
•Button? yes or no (specify who is getting one) This is in case we get someone to make buttons
•Photo (.jpg or .gif please so we can get to 'meet' you and your family)(optional)

FACEBOOK

SS Member Cruise Facebook Group (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=100352840031662)



Here is the link to the 2010 Member Cruise Group on Facebook: 2010 Disney Vacation Club Members Cruise Group (http://www.facebook.com/groups.php?ref=sb#/group.php?gid=314742235526). If you are not on the list please either send me a PM or send an email to member2011@hutsellhobbies.com (member2011@hutsellhobbies.com)

STATEROOM ASSIGNMENTS

DECK 1

DECK 2

TheGeddings - 2006

DECK 5

DECK 6

Havana - 6046
FaithTrustnPixieDust - 6074
SteamBoat209 - 6076
GoofTroop716 - 6088
DisneyIsHome - 6156
gdulaney and xabearx (Ginny and Andy Dulaney) - 6170
LuckyMomOfTwo / SteamBoatWillyNilly - 6650
Calypso726 / W@LL-E - 6678

DECK 7

TIGGERmetoo - 7124
ncmom2Four - 7531
DisRailFan / MouseFan64 - 7536

DECK 8

CarolAnnC - Deck 8
Smilis - 8066
dlwharp - 8180
DizDragonFly - 8568
Truffle - 8656

DECK 9

Hoosier John / laradenise - 9020
FriendOfPluto - 9086
Bearpele - 9098
MikeNY - 9114
MEAGON2222 - 9530
Lilliansmommy - 9560
S_Quennbee2002 - 9587
gdoll - 9598

DECK 10

Time2go2Disney / Time4DisneyNow - 10552
Tis2bear - 10638

DECK 11

DECK 12

mlholster - 12516

Pre & Post Cruise Stays
Before Cruise

DisRailFan / MouseFan64 - Disney Wonder 7536 - B2B Cruise (3 Day)

After Cruise



FISH EXTENDER EXCHANGE SIGN UP:
Thanks to LuckyMomofTwo for taking care of the Fish Extender Exchange.

Send an Email to SSMemberCruise2011@Yahoo.com (SSMemberCruise2011@Yahoo.com)
Please list the following:

1. Your DISboard name.
2. Stateroom Number
3. Names, ages and gender of everyone in your stateroom that will be participating in the FE Exchange.

Once I receive your email, I will send out a list of participants. PLEASE check the list to make sure I have your information correct. Some people make personalized things with names on them and I'd hate to spell someone's name wrong and not know it. Or I'd really feel awful if I have your stateroom number wrong and you don't get any FE gifts at all! So, please double check my list when I send it. THANKS!!

This will only be my THIRD FE Exchange. There are always questions such as "Is there a price minimum or maximum?" "Do we give one gift for each stateroom or one gift per person in each stateroom?" "Do we give a gift each night or just one night?"

SO, my answer to all of you is this: It's entirely up to you. If you guys want to set some minimum/maximum amounts, per stateroom or per person gift, that's entirely up to all of you. I think everyone just does what they're comfortable with and everyone is always happy to receive gifts no matter how big or small! (Am I right?) Also, in my opinion, homemade gifts are the best!

One last note: IF we find out that there will NOT be FISHIES outside our stateroom door, I suppose we'll change the name of the "extender exchange" to whatever it is.
Participating in the Fish Extender Exchange is completely optional. Feel free to do or spend whatever you're comfortable with. As for the Fish Extender itself, some people buy them, others want to make theirs, whatever you choose is fine. The same rule applies to the "goodies"! You can buy or make them!

What is a fish extender exchange?

If you're not familiar with what a fish extender exchange is, check out these links:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1980639 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1980639)

DIS MEET
DIS Meet - Sailing Day:

Time and place to be determined at a later date.


The Elizabeth Swan & Pirate Game
On the 2008 Member cruise thread Gary (OKWMember) came up with the pirate game where each 100th post got a pirate (pirate:). To add more fun, each 99th post got an Elizabeth Swan (:bride:). This game was played in the 2009 Member Cruise thread and was so much fun. It really got people chatting. When will you get an :bride: or a pirate:?

Every 99th post = 1 ES (:bride:)
Every 499th post = 2 ES
Every 999th post = 3 ES

Every 100th post = 1 Pirate (pirate:)
Every 500th post = 2 Pirates
Every 1000th post = 3 Pirates

We'll have a prize for the DISer with the most pirates and the most swans at the onboard DIS meet.

PORT CAMERAS
Some people like to view the Disney ships leave port. As the time was getting closer to our sail away date last year, some posters in the '09 thread would log on every Sunday to watch the Disney Wonder sail away. So, if anyone is interested in watching the Wonder or Magic sail away, here are the port cameras:

Port Canaveral Webcam (http://www.portcanaveral.com/webcam.htm)
Two Palms Webcam (http://www.twopalms.com/)
Ron Jon Resort Webcam (http://www.ronjonresort.com/beachcam.aspx)
Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral Webcam (http://cocoabeachsurf.com/BeachCam1.htm)
Raddison's Webcam (http://www.opusad.com/radissonwebcam/)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Passports - do I need one?
Having a passport is ideal. However, a birth certificate with a valid photo ID will be permissible.

From DCL website:
Passport Information

Guests are responsible for obtaining proper documentation to board the ship. U.S. Government passport requirements continue to change; therefore, we strongly encourage Guests of all ages to have a valid U.S. passport for all cruises. Having a passport allows you to always be prepared to travel wherever you wish, and offers an added measure of security when you're traveling.

For air travel, however, the deadline was January 23, 2007. This means that all travelers, including U.S. Citizens and all foreign nationals, traveling to the United States by air, such as Guests flying to Orlando, Florida from Canada, are required to carry a valid passport after the effective date.

From Dept. of Homeland Security website (thanks eroinm (Michael)):
How will the final WHTI requirements affect passengers going on cruises?
U.S. citizens on closed-loop cruises (cruises that begin and end at the same port in the U.S.) will be able to enter or depart the country with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate and government-issued photo ID. A U.S. citizen under the age of 16 will be able to present either an original or a copy of his or her birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued by DOS, or a Certificate of Naturalization issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Please be aware that you may still be required to present a passport when you dock at a foreign port, depending on the islands or countries that your cruise ship is visiting. Check with your cruiseline to ensure you have the appropriate documents for the stops you’ll be making on your cruise.

What have other members cruises been like?
The organizers (WDWLVR & MarkRG) of our 2009 members cruise thread developed a website specifically for the cruise. Now, I am not that talented. However, for reference I will list it here. It also has trip reports from 2003, 2005, 2006, & 2007 member cruises as well as tips for cruisers.

2009 Members Cruise website (http://monorailgreen.info/member2009/index.htm)

You may also view information about the 2010 cruise at:

http://www.hutsellhobbies.com/disney/dvcMember (http://www.hutsellhobbies.com/disney/dvcMember)

When can I book excursions, reservations at Palo, and/or register the kids for the kids' clubs?

120 days before the sail date if you are a Platinum Castaway Club Member (sailed with DCL 10 or more times)
105 days before the sail date if you are a Gold Castaway Club Member (sailed with DCL 5 or more times)
90 days before the sail date if you are a Silver Castaway Club Member (sailed with DCL once before)
75 days before the sail date for everyone

When is Pirate Night?

Pirate night on most cruises are the Night of our visit to Castaway Cay, this past year it was on Monday Night.


If there is anything else anyone wants to post on here please let me know. More to come as pictures of the ship finally come out. I will add pictures from the ship sometime in late May as MouseFan64 and I will be sailing on the Dream on May 15th, 2011.


Don't forget us on Deck 8 - 8182 Mantle1509 & Pinkcindere11a

[Mantle1509]

I'm having disney withddrawal

[W@LL-E]

Hey Wally if you are around I saw you said nyou are not a Mac person... What do you think of the New Galaxy Tab?

Hi Mickey, I never said I was not a "MAC" person. MACs are just as easy as PCs. ;)

[W@LL-E]

Hey Wally if you are around I saw you said nyou are not a Mac person... What do you think of the New Galaxy Tab?

The Galaxy Tab looks cool, I guess to compete against iPad, the thing they have over ipad is I believe its on Verizon's network and it will run the Android OS.

[W@LL-E]

I'm having disney withddrawal

Me too. Good thing we're going in 3 days...whew gotta get my fix :goodvibes

[Mantle1509]

Summary of What’s Goin’ On with DISboards Group (everything is optional but, may require pre-arrangement)

DISboards discussion (here)
Pirate & Elizabeth Swan Competition (for posts ending in 00 and 99)(Prize for most by W@LL-E)
Website group (see Galley area for members & their photos)
Facebook group

Pre & Post Cruise gatherings (typ. at WDW and Cocoa Beach)

DisBoard Meet & Greet (onboard, Embarkation Day, approx 3 PM, to be announced)
Gift Exchange group (called Fish Extender, or FE; deadline for signup around July)
Sunrise Coffee Club (informal gathering)
Wine & Food Club (informal gathering)
Linked Dining Arrangements (individual tables and one large block of tables, pre-arranged)
Palo Brunch Gathering (extra charge; pre-arranged)

Hey guys, what else should I add to this summary for newcomers? I should probably add who is organizing what, but that will require a lot of backtracking. Thanks

Good summary
don't forget if anyone would like to Join the SSMC Food and Wine Club Just email me at DVCDreamWineClub@gmail.com

We were thinking about meeting 3 of the 4 nights. (Excluding pirate party night).
Night 1 everyone bring a red wine you like
Night 2 everyone bring a white wine you like
Night 3 mystery night bring what ever you wish! Red, White, Rose, Sparkling, Port

We meet after the late show sit by the Quite Cove pool and share our wines. I am going to get the mini wine cups the have at the food and wine festival in Epcot. We can also bring food. The only thing is we are not allowed to bring perishable food on the ship.

Remember a good wine is not an expensive wine. A good wine is a wine you like.


- Mickey, Christa, JoAnn, Rich :wizard:
Cabin 8182

[Mantle1509]

Me too. Good thing we're going in 3 days...whew gotta get my fix :goodvibes

So lucky!!!!!!!!! We go in January

[Mantle1509]

The Galaxy Tab looks cool, I guess to compete against iPad, the thing they have over ipad is I believe its on Verizon's network.

It is smaller and it also does flash.
iPad is coming to Verizon this week
Galaxy Tab Nov 11

[W@LL-E]

It is smaller and it also does flash.
iPad is coming to Verizon this week
Galaxy Tab Nov 11

Didn't know that...Verizon has best network out there (their customer services isn't the best, but they have best network)

[W@LL-E]

So lucky!!!!!!!!! We go in January

Oh yeah, we going again in December, then again in January. When In January are you going?

[Mantle1509]

Oh yeah, we going again in December, then again in January. When In January are you going?

Jan 11 - 23 BWV
Cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!
So for closing the Thread #2 you should get a :wizard:

[Mantle1509]

MY puppy is stairing at me wondering why i'm not going to bed she is so cute

[W@LL-E]

Jan 11 - 23 BWV
Cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!
So for closing the Thread #2 you should get a :wizard:

Wow, that's gonna be a nice long trip. We're doing 10 days for Halloween.

[W@LL-E]

MY puppy is stairing at me wondering why i'm not going to bed she is so cute

Yeah, I with her...I'm off to bed. Gotta get up in 5 hours.
Nite Mickey.

[Mantle1509]

Wow, that's gonna be a nice long trip. We're doing 10 days for Halloween.

Jan is the only time it is slow at work so I take as much time as i can. they only reason i even come back on the 23rd is because i have an important banquet that week or I would stay longer. My goal is to say the whole month of January one time.

[W@LL-E]

Jan is the only time it is slow at work so I take as much time as i can. they only reason i even come back on the 23rd is because i have an important banquet that week or I would stay longer. My goal is to say the whole month of January one time.

Now that would be AWESOME. :banana:

[Mantle1509]

Me too Night Wally

[Hoosier John]

Wish I had a Halloween trip to Disney planned! I am just having a BLAH week and that sure would make it better! :laughing: But I guess I'll have to find another way to make my week better. Maybe I'll just go shopping at the Disney Store! :lmao:

Hi Debbie,
We did Mickey's Halloween Party right after this year's cruise, so if the timing works out right you could plan for that next year too. Plus we got 7 hours at MK including Trick-or-Treating for about half the price of normal entry. The cost for the Halloween Party was around $50 each person. We were allowed to enter MK at 4 PM. Guests without Halloween armbands left the park at 7 PM when Trick-or-Treating started. We had the park to ourselves until 1 AM.

[Hoosier John]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN:cheer2::woohoo::bday:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN !!!

Happy Birthday John:wizard: You share it with my DH Mark, Happy Birthday Mark:love:

Happy Birthday John :banana::banana::banana:

Happy Birthday Johnparty:

Happy Birthday John and Mark

Happy Birthday John and Mark!!

Hope you had a great day!!

Happy Birthday John! Hope it continues to be awesome! party:

Thank you all so much!!! :cloud9:

DW is out of town this week, so I celebrated with DD Laran (3).

Shortly after we got up this morning, she told me, "Happy Birthday." Now she knew it was coming up because I told her a few days ago. I think I heard someone on TV say something about a birthday, so I assume that's what inspired her to say it (on the right day).

This afternoon she MADE me a cake, a gift and a card. Does she actually know this is normal practice? Anyway the "cake" was made of solid wood donuts that stack in wedding cake fashion, with a plastic tube vertically on top for a candle. The "gift" was a castle she made out of building blocks and the "card" was a playing card with stickers off of her potty training chart. Still very impressive to come up with this on her own.

This evening she took me to the best thin-crust pizza place in Indiana, Arni's. I got a free birthday pizza and she got the kids pizza, fruit bowl and free icecream. I had the waitress take a picture of us to email to DW. I'll add a picture of the birthday gifts she made.

[Hoosier John]

It is me for B2B lists and Palo brunch list.

Summary of What’s Goin’ On with DISboards Group (everything is optional and may require pre-arrangement)

DISboards SSMC discussion (first page has excellent information Page 1 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38706948&postcount=1)) (organized by disrailfan) Thread 1 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2568122) Thread 2 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2574177) Thread 3 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=38706948#post38706948)
Pirate & Elizabeth Swan Competition (for posts ending in 00 and 99) (Prize for most of each presented by W@LL-E & scored by BigDogHU75)
Website group (see Galley area for members & their photos) (hosted by disrailfan) 2011 Members Cruise Website (http://www.disney.hutsellhobbies.com/dvcMember/)
Facebook group (hosted by calypso726) 2011 Members Cruise Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=100352840031662)

Pre & Post Cruise gatherings (typically at WDW and Cocoa Beach) (informal by arrangement on DISboards)

DisBoard Meet & Greet (onboard, Embarkation Day, approx 3 PM, to be announced) (organized by __________)
Gift Exchange group (called Fish Extender, or FE; deadline for signup around July) (organized by Luckymomoftwo)
Sunrise Coffee Club (informal gathering) (hosted by susieq55 ????? buttons maybe ????)
Food & Wine Club (informal gathering after late shows) (inaugural event) (organized by Mantle1509, email Mickey at DVCDreamWineClub@gmail.com)
Linked Dining Reservations (one large block of tables, pre-arranged) (organized by Luckymomoftwo and FaithTrustnPixieDust)
Palo Brunch Reservations (extra charge; pre-arranged) (organized by Mrs. Happycamper)

Back to Back (B2B) Cruises (list of those cruising just prior or after the SSMC) (List maintained by Mrs. Happycamper)

Thank you very much to those above who work extra to make our cruise experience more enjoyable!!!

OK, I have added some more detail. Still a couple of blanks to fill in and I took artistic license with a couple. Please let me know if I should add/subtract your name or other details. Thanks

[Hoosier John]

Number of Posters by State, Region, and Country:

22 Northeast (7+5+3+3+2+2) (NY+NJ+PA+VA+DE+MA)
22 Midwest (8+8+4+1+1) (IL+IN+WI+IO+MI)
16 S & SE (7+3+2+2+1+1) (FL+NC+GA+SC+AL+TX)
03 Western (1+1+1) (CA+OR+CO)
02 Canada (2) (CD)

IL (IIIII III) CarolAnnC, lilliansmommy, TIGGERmetoo, DizDays, friendofpluto, Meagon2222, mlholster, Truffle,
IN (IIIII III) Hoosier John, disrailfan, mousefan64, traveling granny, Luckymomoftwo, Steamboat WillyNilly, smjj, CaydennsMommy
FL (IIIII II) calypso726, W@LL-E, alikat99, dejnosluvmickey, DCL-Fan, eroinm, Pinocchio,
NY (IIIII II) beeadude, Hockeybum, Mantle1509, PinkCindere11a, GoofTroop716, JohnHoraz, MikeNY,
NJ (IIIII) FaithTrustnPixieDust, Steamboat209, LuvMickey, susieq55, NJMermaid,
WI (IIII) Crazy4DisneyWI, lpotter, TiszBear, M & N Potter
PA (III) dlwharp, jimmiemcinpa, RatherBeWithMickey,
VA (III) HappycamperGRF, Mrs. Happycamper, ColeV,
NC (III) Diz4, Havana, ncmom2four,
CD (II) dvc deernut, gdoll,
DE (II) Time2go2disney, Time4disneynow,
MA (II) bearpele, kenneywj,
GA (II) gdulaney, robynchic,
SC (II) TheGeddings, RevRuss
CA (I) peloha86,
OR (I) DizDragonfly,
CO (I) disdbltrbl,
IO (I) dvc4life,
MI (I) 2princess 2pirates,
TX (I) Disneyana’sAunt,
AL (I) scaughron,

[W@LL-E]

Good Morning Everyone. Have a Magical Day :thumbsup2

[susieq55]

Good Morning everyone!

I Just wanted to pop in and see if all of our cruisin' friends in the midwest are doing okay after what I have seen on the television reports! Please let us know that you are safe and well!

Here in Jersey, we're slated to have some of that same storm come through today but not as severe. Taking our visiting British friends to shop in Lancaster, PA today for all of the outlet shops - I'm afraid we'll be running in and out of the stores today in the rain!

Everyone stay safe out there!! :)

[Hoosier John]

Good Morning Wally

[Hoosier John]

Good Morning everyone!

I Just wanted to pop in and see if all of our cruisin' friends in the midwest are doing okay after what I have seen on the television reports! Please let us know that you are safe and well!

Here in Jersey, we're slated to have some of that same storm come through today but not as severe. Taking our visiting British friends to shop in Lancaster, PA today for all of the outlet shops - I'm afraid we'll be running in and out of the stores today in the rain!

Everyone stay safe out there!! :)

Evidently I slept right through it. You probably saw Caitlyn (CaydennsMommy) said they had Tornado Sirens up north, my MIL said they had same in southern IN, then my wife told me she heard they took cover here at her work, too. We only live a few miles from there, so I guess we should have too, but I never heard the sirens.

Interesting, while your friends visiting from England, my DW Lara is in England. Try to stay dry and enjoy shopping.

[Hoosier John]

Now I'm curious. Just turned on the TV to see the news. What did I miss; anything near Indy?

[Hoosier John]

Looks like there were 7 tornados yesterday in Indiana, all but one were in north central Indiana, not too far from Caitlyn, but we know they are okay. Milford/Shawn and I are in central Indiana and Debbie/Junior are in NW Indiana, so hopefully all are fine. We also had straight line winds up to 100 mph around the state.

[Luckymomoftwo]

Hi Debbie,
We did Mickey's Halloween Party right after this year's cruise, so if the timing works out right you could plan for that next year too. Plus we got 7 hours at MK including Trick-or-Treating for about half the price of normal entry. The cost for the Halloween Party was around $50 each person. We were allowed to enter MK at 4 PM. Guests without Halloween armbands left the park at 7 PM when Trick-or-Treating started. We had the park to ourselves until 1 AM.

We did MNSSHP a few years ago (just DH & I). This year after the members cruise, we flew out on Saturday. I was kind of bummed because the MNSSHP was on Saturday night, so we missed it. But next year we're staying till Sunday. :banana:


Thank you all so much!!! :cloud9:

DW is out of town this week, so I celebrated with DD Laran (3).

Shortly after we got up this morning, she told me, "Happy Birthday." Now she knew it was coming up because I told her a few days ago. I think I heard someone on TV say something about a birthday, so I assume that's what inspired her to say it (on the right day).

This afternoon she MADE me a cake, a gift and a card. Does she actually know this is normal practice? Anyway the "cake" was made of solid wood donuts that stack in wedding cake fashion, with a plastic tube vertically on top for a candle. The "gift" was a castle she made out of building blocks and the "card" was a playing card with stickers off of her potty training chart. Still very impressive to come up with this on her own.

This evening she took me to the best thin-crust pizza place in Indiana, Arni's. I got a free birthday pizza and she got the kids pizza, fruit bowl and free icecream. I had the waitress take a picture of us to email to DW. I'll add a picture of the birthday gifts she made.

That is SO SWEET of Laran!!!!


Good Morning everyone!

I Just wanted to pop in and see if all of our cruisin' friends in the midwest are doing okay after what I have seen on the television reports! Please let us know that you are safe and well!

Here in Jersey, we're slated to have some of that same storm come through today but not as severe. Taking our visiting British friends to shop in Lancaster, PA today for all of the outlet shops - I'm afraid we'll be running in and out of the stores today in the rain!

Everyone stay safe out there!! :)

We're fine here in NW Indiana. Tornado WARNINGS came out right when we were waiting for the bus to pick up the kids for school. Then I drove to work praying that I didn't drive into a tornado!! :scared1: They called off the tornado warnings fifteen minutes early (originally they were till 9:00 am and they canceled them at 8:45 am) Hopefully the wind dies down today!!

[susieq55]

Evidently I slept right through it. You probably saw Caitlyn (CaydennsMommy) said they had Tornado Sirens up north, my MIL said they had same in southern IN, then my wife told me she heard they took cover here at her work, too. We only live a few miles from there, so I guess we should have too, but I never heard the sirens.

Interesting, while your friends visiting from England, my DW Lara is in England. Try to stay dry and enjoy shopping.




We're fine here in NW Indiana. Tornado WARNINGS came out right when we were waiting for the bus to pick up the kids for school. Then I drove to work praying that I didn't drive into a tornado!! :scared1: They called off the tornado warnings fifteen minutes early (originally they were till 9:00 am and they canceled them at 8:45 am) Hopefully the wind dies down today!!

Glad you are all alright! :hug:

[calypso726]

First time I saw this channel and the Happy Days show on in a very long time. Now Laverne and Shirley is on.
How many people remember these shows? Careful you will show your age by how you answer this one.

They were two of my favorites growing up! My age, 41 and counting on the outside and forever 12 on the inside :goodvibes

Perhaps there is an Aye Hop for breakfast then!

:rotfl2::rotfl2:

DW is out of town this week, so I celebrated with DD Laran (3).
Shortly after we got up this morning, she told me, "Happy Birthday." Now she knew it was coming up because I told her a few days ago. I think I heard someone on TV say something about a birthday, so I assume that's what inspired her to say it (on the right day).
This afternoon she MADE me a cake, a gift and a card. Does she actually know this is normal practice? Anyway the "cake" was made of solid wood donuts that stack in wedding cake fashion, with a plastic tube vertically on top for a candle. The "gift" was a castle she made out of building blocks and the "card" was a playing card with stickers off of her potty training chart. Still very impressive to come up with this on her own.
This evening she took me to the best thin-crust pizza place in Indiana, Arni's. I got a free birthday pizza and she got the kids pizza, fruit bowl and free icecream. I had the waitress take a picture of us to email to DW. I'll add a picture of the birthday gifts she made.

[SIZE="4"][COLOR="magenta"]Oh how precious!!!!

[peloha86]

Thank you all so much!!! :cloud9:

DW is out of town this week, so I celebrated with DD Laran (3).

Shortly after we got up this morning, she told me, "Happy Birthday." Now she knew it was coming up because I told her a few days ago. I think I heard someone on TV say something about a birthday, so I assume that's what inspired her to say it (on the right day).

This afternoon she MADE me a cake, a gift and a card. Does she actually know this is normal practice? Anyway the "cake" was made of solid wood donuts that stack in wedding cake fashion, with a plastic tube vertically on top for a candle. The "gift" was a castle she made out of building blocks and the "card" was a playing card with stickers off of her potty training chart. Still very impressive to come up with this on her own.

This evening she took me to the best thin-crust pizza place in Indiana, Arni's. I got a free birthday pizza and she got the kids pizza, fruit bowl and free icecream. I had the waitress take a picture of us to email to DW. I'll add a picture of the birthday gifts she made.
Happy Birthday! That is just so sweet! So artistic for a 3 year old, my oldest was like that :cloud9: Now she'll be 20!!!! :eek: The years go by way fast, savor the moments, they are so precious! :goodvibes And glad to hear everyone is safe out there.:)
Jennifer :flower3:

[erionm]

It is smaller and it also does flash.
iPad is coming to Verizon this week
Galaxy Tab Nov 11

Verizon will be selling the WiFi only iPad bundled with a MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot.

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2010/10/14ipadverizon.html

[TIGGERmetoo]

[QUOTE=calypso726;38738011]They were two of my favorites growing up! My age, 41 and counting on the outside and forever 12 on the inside :goodvibes
QUOTE]

Love it - sounds like me (but you have to add a few years, well maybe more than a few). I always feel like I'm 23. Old enough to know better, young enough not to care!

[Friendofpluto]

Happy Belated Birthday John and Mark!

[Luckymomoftwo]

Good morning everyone!!! It's another windy day here in NW Indiana. :upsidedow But at least there are no tornado watches or warnings today! :thumbsup2

[Truffle]

From the AP:

A blizzard warning was in effect Wednesday for North Dakota, where up to 10 inches was expected in some areas. Lighter snow was expected in Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Dakota.
The unusual system mesmerized meteorologists because of its size and because it had barometric pressure that was similar to a Category 3 hurricane, but with much less destructive power.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said the system's pressure reading Tuesday was among the lowest ever in a non-tropical storm in the mainland U.S. Spokeswoman Susan Buchanan said the storm was within the top five in terms of low pressure, which brings greater winds.
The fast-moving storm blew in from the Pacific Northwest on the strength of a jet stream that is about one-third stronger than normal for this time of year, said David Imy, operations chief at the NOAA's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla. As the system moved into the nation's heartland, it drew in warm air needed to fuel thunderstorms. Then the winds intensified and tornadoes formed.
By Tuesday morning, sustained winds were about 35 to 40 mph and gusting much higher. A gust of 81 mph was recorded in Butlerville, Ohio, and 80 mph in Greenfield, Ind., according to NOAA.

Looks like winter is about to arrive here in the midwest!

[Truffle]

Good morning everyone!!! It's another windy day here in NW Indiana. :upsidedow But at least there are no tornado watches or warnings today! :thumbsup2That is a blessing! :goodvibes

[Truffle]

Oh, before I forget, Good Morning, everybody! I am trying to finish waking up and get moving. :surfweb:

[Truffle]

Am I the only one here? :confused3

[TIGGERmetoo]

looks like winter is about to arrive here in the midwest!

no! :(:(:( i don't want it!!!!

[W@LL-E]

Morning Dan :goodvibes

[W@LL-E]

no! :(:(:( i don't want it!!!!

Hi Terri; I'm not a fan of the cold either...

[Truffle]

The cold is fine, it is the snow that I am not fond of... shoveling. I like to think of rain as being self shoveling snow.

[TIGGERmetoo]

But when it snows - it's warmer than sub zero temps.

[Truffle]

:hourglass

[TIGGERmetoo]

:rolleyes1

[W@LL-E]

:thumbsup2

[TIGGERmetoo]

It's gonna be a fight.:thumbsup2

[TIGGERmetoo]

come on

[calypso726]

:lmao:

[W@LL-E]

:)

[Truffle]

:grouphug:

[TIGGERmetoo]

?

[TIGGERmetoo]

:mad:

WTG - Wally (again) and Dan

[Truffle]

Thanks Terrie! :thumbsup2

Congrats, Wally! :cheer2:

Sorry Terri... :guilty:

[Truffle]

Thanks Terri!

[Truffle]

Well, I am off to a couple of appointments! Y'all have a great and magical day!

[calypso726]

Congratulations Wally and Dan. Hating my crackberry!

[W@LL-E]

:mad:

WTG - Wally (again) and Dan

Thanks Terri

Thanks Terrie! :thumbsup2
Congrats, Wally! :cheer2:
Sorry Terri... :guilty:

Thanks Dan and Congrats!

Congratulations Wally and Dan. Hating my crackberry!

Thanks Honey. I know you're waiting on your iphone.

[Mantle1509]

Wally has some sort of algorithm he must have wrote to post as close to 99 or 00

[Mantle1509]

he is like a computer genius

[Mantle1509]

going to walk the dog see u guys later

[peloha86]

Have a wonderful day everyone, we're going to the

http://www.freakygossip.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/2010-MLB-World-Series-300x300.jpg

Have a Disney Day!!!!!! And Congrats to Wally and Truffle :) :yay:
Jennifer

[TIGGERmetoo]

Hope everyone has a nice afternoon and evening. I'm taking the afternoon off to go babysit my DGD so my 2 DS and DIL can go to the Blackhawks game. I'll probably go crazy this evening after she goes to bed because they don't have internet!!! :scared1: Wish me luck.

[Hoosier John]

Happy Birthday! :)
Jennifer :flower3:

Happy Belated Birthday John and Mark!

Thank you Both!!!
Had a great time, just Laran and I.

[Hoosier John]

Verizon will be selling the WiFi only iPad bundled with a MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot.

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2010/10/14ipadverizon.html

That sounds an awful lot like Wally's "Poor Man's iPod Touch" setup

[Hoosier John]

From the AP:

A blizzard warning was in effect Wednesday for North Dakota, where up to 10 inches was expected in some areas. Lighter snow was expected in Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Dakota.
The unusual system mesmerized meteorologists because of its size and because it had barometric pressure that was similar to a Category 3 hurricane, but with much less destructive power.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said the system's pressure reading Tuesday was among the lowest ever in a non-tropical storm in the mainland U.S. Spokeswoman Susan Buchanan said the storm was within the top five in terms of low pressure, which brings greater winds.
The fast-moving storm blew in from the Pacific Northwest on the strength of a jet stream that is about one-third stronger than normal for this time of year, said David Imy, operations chief at the NOAA's Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla. As the system moved into the nation's heartland, it drew in warm air needed to fuel thunderstorms. Then the winds intensified and tornadoes formed.
By Tuesday morning, sustained winds were about 35 to 40 mph and gusting much higher. A gust of 81 mph was recorded in Butlerville, Ohio, and 80 mph in Greenfield, Ind., according to NOAA.

Looks like winter is about to arrive here in the midwest!

The cold is fine, it is the snow that I am not fond of... shoveling. I like to think of rain as being self shoveling snow.

Thanks for the information, Dan. I can especially appreciate your thoughts on rain vs. snow: rain is shelf shoveling snow. :lmao:

[Hoosier John]

Have a wonderful day everyone, we're going to the

http://www.freakygossip.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/2010-MLB-World-Series-300x300.jpg

Jennifer

Wow, that sound like a lot of fun. Have a great time ! :cheer2:

[FaithTrustnPixieDust]

Hello Everyone!

Believe it or not it is 76 degrees right now where I am in Southern NJ and we are under a tornado watch until 8pm.

When I saw that alert on my phone I was like :scared1:. Are you kidding me?

Checked radar online and it looked like the Happy Campers were getting hit at the time with a pretty big storm in their area. Hopefully it has passed at this point for them. I am just keeping an eye out here. DS gets off bus in about 45 minutes which is when it looks like we may get hit here.

Right now the temp is great and windows are open.

Looks like we will be in 50s by Friday.

Crazy weather this past year.

[FaithTrustnPixieDust]

Hope everyone has a nice afternoon and evening. I'm taking the afternoon off to go babysit my DGD so my 2 DS and DIL can go to the Blackhawks game. I'll probably go crazy this evening after she goes to bed because they don't have internet!!! :scared1: Wish me luck.

Have a great night with your DGD!

Looks like its time to splurge and get a mobil device with the internet.:thumbsup2

[mlholster]

The cold is fine, it is the snow that I am not fond of... shoveling. I like to think of rain as being self shoveling snow.

That's too funny!:thumbsup2

[Mantle1509]

Everytime I see the Suite Life on Deck I think about our SSMC!!!

[Mantle1509]

Verizon will be selling the WiFi only iPad bundled with a MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot.

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2010/10/14ipadverizon.html

I think I'm going to get the Galaxy tab. It is small enough to carry around all the time so I can be waling through Epcot and log in to work if they need me.

[Mantle1509]

Have a wonderful day everyone, we're going to the

http://www.freakygossip.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/2010-MLB-World-Series-300x300.jpg

Have a Disney Day!!!!!! And Congrats to Wally and Truffle :) :yay:
Jennifer

Go Giants

[Luckymomoftwo]

Everytime I see the Suite Life on Deck I think about our SSMC!!!

I love Suite Life on Deck!!!! If you look closely while they're doing the whole introduction at the beginning there is actually a shot of either the Wonder or the Magic. :thumbsup2

[Truffle]

Have a wonderful day everyone, we're going to the

http://www.freakygossip.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/2010-MLB-World-Series-300x300.jpg

Have a Disney Day!!!!!! And Congrats to Wally and Truffle :) :yay:
JenniferIs that you personally, or just your team? :confused:

Either way, congrats! :thumbsup2

[lilliansmommy]

Thank you Both!!!
Had a great time, just Laran and I.

Happy Belated Birthday!! Glad you survived the windstorms!! They are still howling as I type this message.

Kelly

[lilliansmommy]

How is everyone tonight? Trying to stay warm over here. Finally broke down and turned on our heat. These winds are horrible. Hope everyone out there is safe and sound and indoors.

Kelly

[lilliansmommy]

Trying to figure out how to post some pics on here. I said I would post a pic of our pirate costumes. We will see if I can do it.:rolleyes1

[NJMermaid]

Glad to be part of this group.

Maybe even happier (nah) be to going home in 3 short weeks. For a 9 night trip. 4 at OKW, 3 at WLV and 2 at Dolphin. Have a bunch of ADRs. Best is at Cinderella's Royal Table, where DH proposed to me many years ago. It was then called King Stefan's Banquet Hall, we have the souvenir mug to remind us of the proper name. DH thinks Cindy is a pushy broad, and took over the kings place.

[W@LL-E]

good evening everyone !!!

[W@LL-E]

Glad to be part of this group.

Maybe even happier (nah) be to going home in 3 short weeks. For a 9 night trip. 4 at OKW, 3 at WLV and 2 at Dolphin. Have a bunch of ADRs. Best is at Cinderella's Royal Table, where DH proposed to me many years ago. It was then called King Stefan's Banquet Hall, we have the souvenir mug to remind us of the proper name. DH thinks Cindy is a pushy broad, and took over the kings place.

Sounds Awesome, and I think your DH is correct Cindy is a pushy broad :rotfl:

[W@LL-E]

How is everyone tonight? Trying to stay warm over here. Finally broke down and turned on our heat. These winds are horrible. Hope everyone out there is safe and sound and indoors.

Kelly

Hope you are all warm and fuzzy. If not, I'm sure some booze will help :thumbsup2

[W@LL-E]

Trying to figure out how to post some pics on here. I said I would post a pic of our pirate costumes. We will see if I can do it.:rolleyes1

You can do it Kelly...go Kelly, go Kelly :lmao:

[M & N Potter]

good evening everyone !!!

evening w@ll-e. hope your night is enjoayable. just hanging with the laptop along with my lovely and tallented bride (without whom my life would be meaningless and not worth living :love: ) watching baseball.

[W@LL-E]

evening w@ll-e. hope your night is enjoayable. just hanging with the laptop along with my lovely and tallented bride (without whom my life would be meaningless and not worth living :love: ) watching baseball.

Hi Michael & Nancy. Just working; hope you guys are enjoying the game; looks like a good one. :thumbsup2

[tammymacb]

My sister got the time off! We're officially booked!! :cool1:

Tammy ( tammymacb ) and
Kristen ( dvcnewgirl)

Cat 5a room 10000.

Yay!:cool1:

[M & N Potter]

My sister got the time off! We're officially booked!! :cool1:

Tammy ( tammymacb ) and
Kristen ( dvcnewgirl)

Cat 5a room 10000.

Yay!:cool1:

Congratulations! :cheer2:

[tammymacb]

Kris says I'm the best sister ever..;)

We're both excited.

[W@LL-E]

My sister got the time off! We're officially booked!! :cool1:

Tammy ( tammymacb ) and
Kristen ( dvcnewgirl)

Cat 5a room 10000.

Yay!:cool1:

Congrats Tammy & Kristen :woohoo::yay::woohoo::yay:

[W@LL-E]

Kris says I'm the best sister ever..;)

We're both excited.

You've got my vote :thumbsup2

[lpotter]

My sister got the time off! We're officially booked!! :cool1:

Tammy ( tammymacb ) and
Kristen ( dvcnewgirl)

Cat 5a room 10000.

Yay!:cool1:

:banana: Woo Hoo!! Congratulations!:yay:

[mlholster]

My sister got the time off! We're officially booked!! :cool1:

Tammy ( tammymacb ) and
Kristen ( dvcnewgirl)

Cat 5a room 10000.

Yay!:cool1:


Woo Hoo:banana: Good for you:woohoo:

[Mantle1509]

I love wine

[Mantle1509]

My sister got the time off! We're officially booked!! :cool1:

Tammy ( tammymacb ) and
Kristen ( dvcnewgirl)

Cat 5a room 10000.

Yay!:cool1:

welcome aboard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:dance3:

[Mantle1509]

How did the Giants score 8 runs against Lee

[NJMermaid]

I love wine
me too

summer favoritve, and inexpensive, vinho verde

winter varies, but recently loved a Malbec from Argentina

[calypso726]

My sister got the time off! We're officially booked!! :cool1:

Tammy ( tammymacb ) and
Kristen ( dvcnewgirl)

Cat 5a room 10000.

Yay!:cool1:

Woo Hoo!!! :cheer2:

I love wine

Me too!

[lilliansmommy]

My sister got the time off! We're officially booked!! :cool1:

Tammy ( tammymacb ) and
Kristen ( dvcnewgirl)

Cat 5a room 10000.

Yay!:cool1:

That is awesome!!! Welcome aboard!!

Kelly:cool2:

[lilliansmommy]

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[lilliansmommy]

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff519/strappysandals/DSC00101.jpg

I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cool1:

[Mantle1509]

me too

summer favoritve, and inexpensive, vinho verde

winter varies, but recently loved a Malbec from Argentina

A good wine is not an expensive wine a good wine is a wine you like.

My new kick is 337 wine it is a Cab from California

you should Join the Wine Club on the Member Cruise Email me if u want to DVCDreamWineClub@gmail.com