09/18/11 - DVCers Take Over the Dream (S.S. Member Cruise 2011) - Thread #5

[dvc deernut]

Sorry Ian,
Last night my computer was getting real glitchy and Windows needed a re-boot, so I just shut her down.

We were very lucky and had GREAT weather over the weekend ... Sunny and around 70* F during the day.

Did I mention we stayed in a castle?



Laran has been talking for a couple of weeks now about going back to our "big home" (in Indy), rather than our "new home" (in Derby). While we were visiting Edinburgh she wanted to go back to the castle instead. I'm sure she will soon forget about our travels, but I have plenty of photos which we can look at over the years to keep it fresh in her mind.

THAT WOULD BE SO COOL STAYING IN A CASTLE. I HAVENT BEEN TO EDINBURGH SINCE 1969. WENT TO THE TATOO IN THE CASTLE. I FORGET, WHAT DOES LARA DO FOR WORK? IS ALL THIS TRAVEL WORK RELATED. OR IS IT BECAUSE IM A MAN I DIDNT READ THE POSTS RIGHT JUST THOUGHT ID ADD THAT FOR THE LADIES WHO POST ON HERE

 

[TIGGERmetoo]

WALL-E, what's with the #501 post - you're slipping!!!

Has anyone started working on their door decorations yet?

I've started. I'm trying to find some that I can use on the Podcast Cruise in Dec of 2012 too.

Yes, we booked our flights in February. We are flying down on Southwest Saturday morning, and after a short layover in Baltimore, we will be arriving in Orlando around 2:45pm.

Our flight doesn't get in until 2:50 pm on Saturday either. Don't think we'll make it to any parks until after the cruise.

Did I mention we stayed in a castle?

How AWESOME! I've always wanted to stay in a castle.

Hi everyone. We will be joining you on this cruise. It will be our second member cruise. We are going this time with another couple and are leaving the kids home this time (and boy they are not happy)! Is there a FE list already going? We would love to participate in it. Also, for those who have done the member cruise didn't it go to CC twice?

Welcome - where are you from?

 

[Tweet]

We are all from a suburb of Chicago.

 

[Tweet]

WALL-E, what's with the #501 post - you're slipping!!!



I've started. I'm trying to find some that I can use on the Podcast Cruise in Dec of 2012 too.



Our flight doesn't get in until 2:50 pm on Saturday either. Don't think we'll make it to any parks until after the cruise.



How AWESOME! I've always wanted to stay in a castle.



Welcome - where are you from?

Just realized your from Rockford. We are in Elk Grove

 

[peloha86]

Hi everyone. We will be joining you on this cruise. It will be our second member cruise. We are going this time with another couple and are leaving the kids home this time (and boy they are not happy)! Is there a FE list already going? We would love to participate in it. Also, for those who have done the member cruise didn't it go to CC twice?

We are all from a suburb of Chicago.

Welcome aboard Chicago! Glad to see you here We are a happy lot.

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We just saw "Source Code", Chicago is a beautiful city

 

[peloha86]

No description, just watch Clicky

Major Final Destination...

Yes Wally, Julioogle is in full effect! Word to ya Mutha!

Terrie! If there was more of this in a dog show, I would watch them! You guessed it, another Clicky!

How about someone cutting all the grass!!!

 

[peloha86]

Wally, I just found this picture that looked like you...

You're always lurking, huh?

 

[peloha86]

Does it surprise anyone that Ian has family in Scotland???

nope.

Hi John! How's the family? My FIL's mother is from Scotland, he remembers Scotland as cold and dreary. I asked him about his "English sayings", but they really aren't very Disney like....For example, something about a "duck" and and an English pub song, "He wore his sister's trousers..."

 

[Hoosier John]

Hi everyone. We will be joining you on this cruise. It will be our second member cruise. We are going this time with another couple and are leaving the kids home this time (and boy they are not happy)! Is there a FE list already going? We would love to participate in it. Also, for those who have done the member cruise didn't it go to CC twice?

Hi Tweet,

Aboard !!!

You are joining a great group of folks here. Any questions or comments, just post away. You have probably looked at post #1 on this thread by now, but yes there's a FE going and you still have time to join in. Debbie (Luckymomoftwo) is organizing it. I will post an updated copy of what's on post #1 shortly in case you are interested in anything else we have going on.

 

[Hoosier John]

Number of Posters by State, Region, and Country:

27 Northeast (8+5+5+5+2+2) (NY+NJ+PA+VA+DE+MA)
26 Midwest (11+9+5+1) (IL+IN+WI+MI)
20 S & SE (9+3+2+3+1+2) (FL+NC+GA+SC+AL+TX)
03 Western (1+1+1) (CA+OR+CO)
02 Canada (2) (CD)

IL (IIIII IIIII I) CarolAnnC, lilliansmommy, TIGGERmetoo, DizDays, friendofpluto, Meagon2222, mlholster, Truffle, clayfolks, Neriberi, Tweet
IN (IIIII IIII) Hoosier John, disrailfan, mousefan64, traveling granny, Luckymomoftwo, Steamboat WillyNilly, smjj, CaydennsMommy, laradenise
FL (IIIII IIII) calypso726, W@LL-E, alikat99, dejnosluvmickey, DCL-Fan, eroinm, Pinocchio, smilingjack, PammyK
NY (IIIII III) beeadude, Hockeybum, Mantle1509, PinkCindere11a, GoofTroop716, JohnHoraz, MikeNY, Carmouse10,
NJ (IIIII) FaithTrustnPixieDust, Steamboat209, LuvMickey, susieq55, NJMermaid,
WI (IIIII) Crazy4DisneyWI, lpotter, TiszBear, M & N Potter, stitchnbead3
PA (IIIII) dlwharp, jimmiemcinpa, RatherBeWithMickey, SandyPA, lizanb
VA (IIIII) HappycamperGRF, Mrs. Happycamper, ColeV, dvcnewgirl, DuckieLuckey
NC (III) Diz4, Havana, ncmom2four,
CD (II) dvc deernut, gdoll,
DE (II) Time2go2disney, Time4disneynow,
MA (II) bearpele, kenneywj,
GA (II) gdulaney, robynchic,
SC (III) TheGeddings, RevRuss, tammymacb,
CA (I) peloha86,
OR (I) DizDragonfly,
CO (I) disdbltrbl,
MI (I) 2princess 2pirates,
TX (II) Disneyana’sAunt, friends with mickey,
AL (I) scaughron,

 

[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) (organized by disrailfan) Thread 1 Thread 2 Thread 3 Thread 4
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
Facebook group (hosted by calypso726) 2011 Members Cruise Facebook

Pre & Post Cruise stays (typically at WDW and Cocoa Beach) (List maintained by Carmouse10 ) Instructions
Informal Pre and Post Cruise Meetings/Gatherings/Dinners can be planned from this list, typically by arrangements made here on DISboards

DisBoard Meet & Greet (onboard, Embarkation Day, tenatively 3 pm in Bon Voyage at the Grand Atrium, Deck 3 Midship ) (organized by Hoosier John )
Gift Exchange group (called Fish Extender, or FE; deadline for signup around July) (organized by Luckymomoftwo) Instructions
Dream Stateroom Tour and Poker Run (instructions at onboard meet, tba) (organized by Hoosier John)
Sunrise Coffee Club (informal gathering, Cove Café, Deck 11 Forward) (hosted by susieq55)
Food & Wine Club (informal gathering after late shows, exc Pirate Nite, Quiet Cove Pool) (org by Mantle1509 , email Mick DVCDreamWineClub@gmail.com)
Linked Dining Reservations (late dining only, one large block of tables, pre-arranged) (organized by Luckymomoftwo) Instructions
Palo Brunch Reservations (extra cost; pre-arranged) (reserved by Undecided as yet? and organized by Luckymomoftwo) Instructions
Parrothead Gathering at Castaway Cay (informal gathering) (organized by friends with mickey )
Official Cruise Shark Bait – calypso726. : Official Cruise Shark Antagonizer – dvc_deernut : Official Cruise Shark Rescuer – Carmouse10.

Back to Back (B2B) Cruises (list of those cruising just prior or after the SSMC) (List maintained by Mrs. Happycamper????)
B2B Linked Dining List (prior cruise only) (organized by Luckymomoftwo)
B2B Gift Exchange (aka FE) (prior cruise only) (organized by Luckymomoftwo)
Illuminations Pontoon Boat Cruise at EPCOT (extra cost, filling boats of 10 people for the night of Sept 22nd) (organized by clayfolks)

.................... 99% certain I have all the latest information correct, except as noted
.................... = Inaugural Event/Service for the SSMCs
.................... Red = Recent change(s)
.................... Orange = Older change(s)

Thank you very much to those above who work extra to make our cruise experience more enjoyable!!!
Please let me know if I should add/subtract your name or other details. Thanks, John

 

[Hoosier John]

I remember reading a while back that the HappyCamper's had to withdrawl from some of their participation, but are still planning to sail with us.

Edit: I think I have the appropriate changes made above and below, with the exception of who will be maintaining the prior B2B list.

 

[Hoosier John]

This is what I have gathered so far. Approximate room locations are shown on the crude graphic of the ship.

Offered Room / Cat / inside (tot) / Pts / DCL's Stateroom Description / Poker? / Member(s) Name(s)

Room ____ / Cat 11C / 169 (169) / 117 / Standard Inside Stateroom ... This is what my attempt at what the ship looks like: ...(_|_|_|___|___|_|_7....
Room ____ / Cat 11B / 169 (169) / 119 / Standard Inside Stateroom
Room ____ / Cat 11A / 169 (169) / 124 / Standard Inside Stateroom
Room 8643 / Cat 10A / 204 (204 ) / 132 / Deluxe Inside Stateroom / Yes / lpotter (Jim & Laura) (Virtual Porthole Room) ..........(_|_|_|x__|___|_|_7....
Room ____ / Cat 9B / 204 (204) / 137 / Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom
Room ____ / Cat 9A / 204 (204) / 139 / Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom
Room ____ / Cat 8D / 241 (241) / 141 / Deluxe Family Oceanview StRm
Room ____ / Cat 8C / 241 (241) / 144 / Deluxe Family Oceanview StRm
Room ____ / Cat 8B / 241 (241) / 148 / Deluxe Family Oceanview StRm
Room ____ / Cat 8A / 241 (241) / 152 / Deluxe Family Oceanview StRm
Room ____ / Cat 6A / 203 (246) / 184 / Deluxe Stateroom w/ Verandah
Room 6038 / Cat 5D / 203 (246) / 187 / Deluxe Stateroom w/ Verandah / Yes / CaydennsMommy (Caitlyn, Cody, Caydenn) ......(_|_|_|___|__x|_|_7....
Room 7536 / Cat 5C / 203 (246) / 188 / Deluxe Stateroom w/ Verandah / undec / disrailfan & mousefan64 (Milford & Shawn) ....(_|_|_|___|__x|_|_7....
Room 8656 / Cat 5B / 203 (246) / 190 / Deluxe Stateroom w/ Verandah / Yes / Truffle & clayfolks (Dan & Sue) ......................(_|_|x|___|___|_|_7....
Room 9020 / Cat 5A / 203 (246) / 193 / Deluxe Stateroom w/ Verandah / Yes / Hoosier John & laradenise (John, Lara, Laran) ...(_|_|_|___|__x|_|_7....
Room ____ / Cat 4D / 256 (299) / 208 / Deluxe Family StRm w/ Verandah
Room 7124 / Cat 4C / 256 (299) / 211 / Deluxe Family StRm w/ Verandah / Yes / TIGGERmetoo (Tim & Terri) .........................(_|_|_|_x_|___|_|_7....
Room ____ / Cat 4B / 256 (299) / 216 / Deluxe Family StRm w/ Verandah
Room 9086 / Cat 4A / 256 (299) / 220 / Deluxe Family StRm w/ Verandah /undec/ Friendsofpluto (Marty & Sue) .....................(_|_|_|___|__x|_|_7....
Room 12516 / Cat V / ~256 (299) / 241 / Concierge Fam StRm w/ Verandah / yes / mlholster (Mark & Lynn) ..........................(_|_|_|___|__x|_|_7....
Room ____ / Cat T / ??? (306) / 383 / Concierge 1 Bedroom w/ Verandah
Room ____ / Cat R / ??? (1781) / ?? / Concierge Royal Suite w/ Verandah

Room ???? / Cat xx / sq ft ( ) / pts / virtual porthole room, deck 7? / undec / Diz4
Room ???? / Cat xx / sq ft ( ) / pts / outside stateroom on deck 7 / undec / Diz4's Parents

Backup Room Offers:
Room 9560 / Cat 5A / 203 (246) / 193 / Deluxe Stateroom with Verandah / Yes / Lilliansmommy (Jim & Kelly) ..........................(_|_|_|___|x__|_|_7....
Room 10502/ Cat 5A / 203 (246) / 193 / Deluxe Stateroom with Verandah / Yes / friends with mickey (Mike and Debbie) ...........(_|_|_|___|___|x|_7....
Room 10___/ Cat 5A / 203 (246) / 193 / Deluxe Stateroom with Veranday /undec/ Carmouse10 (Andy & "little brother" John) .....(_|_|_|___|_?_|_|_7
Room 8532 / Cat 5B / 203 (246) / 190 / Deluxe Stateroom w/ Verandah / Yes / dvc deernut & deernut (Ian & Laura) ................(_|_|_|___|__x|_|_7....
Room 6550 / Cat 5D / 203 (246) / 187 / Deluxe Stateroom w/ Verandah / undec / Luckymomoftwo & SteamboatWN (DEB & Jr.) ..(_|_|_|___|_x_|_|_7....

Pink = Not sure if they are actually offering their room, or just plan to tour?
Red = Diz4 offered their room and their parent's room, but I'm unsure of the room number

Also Interested in Tour:
W@LL-E & calypso726 (Wally & Terrie)
DizDragonfly (Karen & Jason)

As always, please let me know what needs to be changed. Thanks, John.

 

[TIGGERmetoo]

Just realized your from Rockford. We are in Elk Grove

Almost neighbors!

I remember reading a while back that the HappyCamper's had to withdrawl from some of their participation, but are still planning to sail with us. Does anyone recall what they had to remove from? Palo Brunch reservations, B2B cruisers list, Room Tour?

I think she withdrew from the Palo Brunch reservations. Is there anyone else that can do this earlier than the basic 90 days prior?

 

[DizDragonfly]

Did I mention we stayed in a castle?

Which one did you stay in? Was it the haunted one they are always showing on TV? Of course, I think they are _all_ haunted, right?

 

[DizDragonfly]

Hi everyone. We will be joining you on this cruise.

Welcome aboard!

 

[DizDragonfly]

DizDragonfly (Karen, Jason, DS Paul (16), DS Kyle (14))

As always, please let me know what needs to be changed.

Probably the kids won't do the room tour. They'll be too busy in Vibe or on the AquaDuck or at Cabanas .... probably Cabanas.

 

[DizDragonfly]

I think she withdrew from the Palo Brunch reservations. Is there anyone else that can do this earlier than the basic 90 days prior?

Does anyone remember how to attempt to book the room with the large table in Palo?

 

[DizDragonfly]

I suppose I could call DCL and ask.

 

[DizDragonfly]

That would give me another thing to do to procrastinate cleaning the rest of the house.