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Is this the meet thread for the Nov. 4-8 Cruise on the DREAM? The title didn't list the ship's name so I wasn't sure. If so, this is the one I am looking for as that is the cruise we will be on.
Is this the meet thread for the Nov. 4-8 Cruise on the DREAM? The title didn't list the ship's name so I wasn't sure. If so, this is the one I am looking for as that is the cruise we will be on.
Do we have a FE exchange going on yet or no?
I would like to participate. We love doing the FE. I just hope it's a little better experience than our last cruise. Not trying to sound like a negative Nellie, but our last one (Which was VERY well organized!!) got too Large (over 50 families on a 4 nighter) had too many people join at the end and some of those people decided that they were only going to leave things for those with children (young kids) but yet they didn't seem to have a problem that others without children left things for them. That just didn't really sit very well with me. I think that was really inconsiderate. But maybe it's just me. Our coordinator did put in a cut-off date and anybody who joined after that date was not guaranteed exchanges by those already signed up since many Dis'ers make their exchange items or do their shopping/packaging early.
We have gotten some really cool items and I really look forward to doing it. But I think last cruise we got about 27 things and we distributed 50. Slightly uneven... But I know that's not what it's about.... I've already picked up a few kiddy trinkets that I couldn't use last time because there were just too many kids!!! I can't remember the number of people but the cabin count was 50+! I did it over the course of 3 nights because I am physically challenged when it comes to walking and the Dream is a HUGE ship for me to walk!!
The nice part about a smaller exchange is I can do better things and that is what I like to do!! Looking forward to that!!
My husband and I will be on this cruise. It'll be our first, and we're very excited. Our grandchildren will be there, too, with their parents. I'm wondering if a couple of old fuddy duddies will feel out of place?
We'll also be spending a few days at DW after the cruise.... again, our first time. I'm going to be scouring these forums to find out all the information I can about what others have done and recommend. I feel like such a kid as I think ahead to planning .
Alexa
That's a great trip report. I wish those folks were going to be on our cruise! Thanks for sending the link. I'm going to check out some more trip reports as well. This board is a wonderful source for information!
AlexaJane
So What's Happening with everybody? Anybody have anything new, interesting, or unusual to share?
We just got back from Universal Studios/WDW today. A very short trip but it filled the void. I can't wait till Nov!!!!
I agree with that being not right. EVERY cabin that joins should get something...even if it's just a candy bar. I also agree about keeping it smaller. I think if we get too big we can divide it in half to keep it more manageable. I think we had 16 on our last cruise and that was a nice amount.
My Mom ended up coming instead of my DH as he ended up not being able to come due to unforseen problems and many people even made her special items just for her..at 2 weeks out. We had a fabulous group.
Hi!
Here is a good trip report that you can read that will prove to you that "a couple of old fuddy duddies" will definitely not feel out of place. We have cruised with these couples a few times in the past and LOVE them!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2899739
Enjoy!!!!!!
Now what kind of FE are we doing? The kind where you meet in person, or when you hang something on your door and Disers walk byand put stuff in them?
I personally prefer the second one because I an going with a bigger party than I am used to and it might be hard to schedule a place and a time that we can ALL commit to!! I am willing to do the FE's though.
Please respond soon!
DisneyGal
Now what kind of FE are we doing? The kind where you meet in person, or when you hang something on your door and Disers walk byand put stuff in them?
I personally prefer the second one because I an going with a bigger party than I am used to and it might be hard to schedule a place and a time that we can ALL commit to!! I am willing to do the FE's though.
Please respond soon!
DisneyGal
Another thing, what will our "team" name be?? (for example, the DREAMers or When You Wish Upon A Starfish)